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Hutton Marshall senior staff writer The Love Library’s administrative staff has found alternative ways to ensure a safe environment for students to study. However, the resources required to periodically staff and patrol every area of the library frequented by students has been an increasingly difficult task. In a building as large and densely populated as the Love Library, monitoring activity and deterring crime is a difficult task because the resources required to do so simply aren’t available. “A year ago, if you walked into the dome, you were greeted by a lot of people sleeping. We have a lot of comfortable furniture,” interim head of Access and Licensing Services in the Love Library, Sara Baird, said. “This was due to an initiative to

make the library more comfortable. We did too good of a job.” The library administration decided this was not the atmosphere of its ideal library, so walls were repainted brighter colors, couches were replaced by chairs and tables and curtains were removed to let in light through open windows. These changes have been made to create a more vibrant atmosphere, hopefully encouraging students to be more alert and aware of their surroundings. The San Diego State Police Department recommended other costfriendly ways to discourage criminal activity. Most ideas were based around simply creating open space. Turning study carrels to face away from the walls, rearranging furniture and installing convex mirrors can eliminate blind spots, making security patrolling easier and more effective. Maureen Dotson, facilities coordina-

tor of Love Library, said she is searching for artwork that will help deter criminal activity. “I’m looking for pictures of animals, Aztec boosters, any faces. Anything with eyes is said to be effective,” Dotson said. The feeling of being watched can make criminals feel uncomfortable at an unconscious level. A committee was recently formed, dedicating itself to creating new security measures in the Love Library. Lately, the security committee has been working on a code of conduct, which is designed primarily for the benefit of its security guards. The Love Library contracts its security through a private company called Elite Services USA. The majority of Elite’s jobs are at events such as concerts and sports games. Its job at the library is a unique one, and Dean of Library and Information Access Gale Etschmaier has a specific idea of what

its job should entail. “We want the guards to be more of ambassadors, educating students on ways to protect their belongings,” Etschmaier said. Because of this role she wants the security guards to abide by, the yet-tobe-released code of conduct will provide explicit instructions about how to handle certain situations with students and community members. Because of this, a lot of extra training will most likely be required for the guards. For instance, the code of conduct will instruct how to differentiate between a person who has no affiliation with SDSU who comes into the library to sleep, and a student who uses the library as a place to nap between classes. Although the library has open access during most hours, one change that has surprised some students is that there are periods when entry is restricted to those without a Red ID.

Read about Cat Walker’s final home game as an Aztec.

FOOD & DRINK

DREAMS

OPINION Two columnists debate the effectiveness of California’s Dream Act.

C R I M E B E AT ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR

At 1 a.m. yesterday, a female student reported to the SDSU Police Department that a Caucasian male exposed himself to her in the Love Library. The man was seen sitting at a desk touching himself when he asked the female student to join him. The victim ran and immediately called the police. The suspect was described as 6 feet tall, in his 30s, wearing basketball shorts, a green zip-up jacket and light-colored tennis shoes. The incident took place in the reference section of the library’s dome and the suspect was seen fleeing the library afterward. Since last Wednesday, there have been a number of reports of both petty theft and burglary. Three instances occurred Wednesday evening, all within a span of several hours. At around 8:45 p.m. a stolen bike was reported from the area near the

Love Library. The dark gray Giant 12-speed bicycle was locked to a pole. At 10:11 p.m. another stolen bicycle was reported near the bridge leading to Parking Structure 1 outside of the Education and Business Administration building. The bike was described as a men’s mountain bike and the brand was unknown. Half an hour later, a report was called in regarding a Caucasian male attempting to break into multiple vehicles with a hanger type of device. The suspect was described in his mid 20s, wearing a gray shirt and shorts carrying a backpack. He was last seen on the corner of Montezuma and East Campus Drive heading toward College Avenue. Last Thursday, Oct. 13, a vehicle was broken into at 11:47 a.m. in PS 1. The items reported stolen included a GPS and gift card. Also, a skateboard valued at $200

was reported stolen from an employee locker around noon. In this case however, the suspect was detained and cited. Another burglary was reported early Friday morning around 5:30 a.m. at Albert’s College Apartments on 55th Street. Various items including a firearm and Playstation 3 video games were taken. The reporting caller believes a former roommate may have used a key to enter. Also on Thursday, an SDSU student struck two pedestrians while driving under the influence of alcohol near 63rd Street and Montezuma Road. The driver was charged and the two pedestrians were transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital. Last Friday around 11:30 a.m. another bicycle was reported stolen from Storm Hall. The bike is reported as a men’s silver Trek with an estimated value of $500. Another burglary report from Friday came

from the Piedra Del Sol Apartments on Hardy Avenue at 4 p.m stating two laptops had been stolen from an apartment. Early Sunday morning at approximately 2 a.m., a disturbing the peace call was made from the Cuicacalli Suites Residence Hall where two Caucasian males were seen fighting on East Campus Drive. They were reported shirtless and wearing dark jeans, and they were last seen running westbound toward 7-Eleven with three females. All suspects in question were reportedly intoxicated. If you have any information regarding these incidents, contact the SDSU Police Department at 619-594-1991 or email police@mail.sdsu.edu.

– Compiled by Kevin Smead, staff writer.

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No.9 UCLA shuts down SDSU offense Ryan Schuler contributor Oh, how fortunes can quickly turn. San Diego State enjoyed an eightgame unbeaten streak as it headed into the University of Washington contest, but has now dropped two in a row in Pacific-12 Conference play, with the latest defeat coming against the ninth-ranked UCLA Bruins, 2-0, at Drake Stadium in Los Angeles. The Bruins improved to 10-3-1 in the season, including a UCLA 2 perfect 5-0 in conSDSU 0 record ference play, while the No. 22-ranked Aztecs dropped to 8-3-2 in the season with a 3-2 record in conference. UCLA has now won eight games in a row versus Pac-12 opponents dating back to last season and is six points ahead of SDSU for first place in the Pac-12 standings. “We played really well in the first half,” redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Blake Hylen said. “We really dominated and controlled the game. Slowly into the second half, we started getting more and more

pressure, and it turned into a backand-forth type of game.” Junior forward Chandler Hoffman scored both second-half goals for the UCLA win, even though the Aztecs outshot the Bruins, 10-9, in the match, including a 5-4 advantage on net. Redshirt sophomore forward Jordan Ongaro led SDSU with three shots, all on net, while junior midfielder Jose Altamirano had two attempts. Hylen registered two saves throughout the game. During SDSU’s eight-game unbeaten streak earlier this season, the Aztecs outscored opponents, 184. In its past two defeats, SDSU has been outscored by a mark of 5-2. Despite the recent skid, the Aztecs have outscored opponents, 25-14 this season and outshot opponents, 91-59. SDSU’s next chance for redemption this Saturday when the Aztecs host last season’s NCAA semifinalist , University of Michigan. “All that matters is we bounce back,” Hylen said. “It’s going to take fight, but this team is more than capable of doing so. I have all the confidence in the world that we can get it done.”

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Aztecs suffer a surprising loss to Broncos Boise State hands SDSU dissapointing loss on Senior Day Danielle Gaut contributor The San Diego State women’s soccer team honored the career of its only departing senior, Cat Walker, before facing off against Boise State in a game that ended in a loss BSU 1 for SDSU. The Aztecs SDSU 0 (7-6-3, 1-1-1 M W C ) returned to the SDSU Sports Deck on Sunday to play in their final home game of the 2011 season against Boise State (6-9-1,1-3). Despite outshooting their opponents 15-6, the Aztecs fell victim to a second-half goal, which resulted in a 1-0 loss.

This was the first meeting between both teams in school history. “We are on a whole different level than Boise and we should have come out with the win,” junior defender Rachael McGlinchy said. It was clear from the start that SDSU was in fact the stronger team. Within minutes of the game opening, the Aztecs took charge of the Broncos’ final third and dominated the offensive half of the field. Walker and Junior forward Megan Jurado led SDSU’s offense with five shots combined in the period. The Aztec defense used its speed in the back to shut down nearly every breakaway opportunity attempted by Boise and allowed only two shots in the first 45 minutes of play. However, as the first half drew to a close, SDSU’s frustration was apparent stemming from a lack of execution and inability to finish scoring opportunities. At halftime, the game remained scoreless.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 3, 11 vs. Cal Poly: W 49-21

“We didn’t come out as hard as we did last weekend,” Jurado said. As the second half commenced, it looked as if the Aztecs had not entirely released their first-half frustrations. Boise came out extremely strong, applying instant pressure to SDSU’s defense. In the sixth minute of the half, a Broncos forward slipped past the Aztecs’ backline and shot a goal that went off the post and into the net. After giving up the goal, SDSU managed to pick up the pace offensively, creating several one-on-one scoring opportunities with Boise’s goalie. Despite this, it was unable to put the ball in the back of the net. “We had a lot of opportunities with the goalie that we didn’t capitalize on. For the next few games, we need to play our game and stay consistent,” McGlinchy said. The Aztecs face off against the Cowboys at 2 p.m. on Friday in Wyoming and will play against Air Force at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

Cat Walker took five shots in Sunday’s loss to Boise.| DUSTIN MICHELSON, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

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FOR SDSU WOMEN’S SOCCER

Sept. 10, 11 at Army: W 23-20 Sept. 17, 11 vs. Washington State: W 42-24

Wins for SDSU this season

Sept. 24, 11 at Michigan: L 28-7

Losses for the Aztecs

Ties for SDSU

Goals scored by the Aztecs this season

Goals given up by SDSU

Goals for Cat Walker

Oct. 8, 11 vs. TCU: L 27-14

Advanced Test Preparation

Oct. 13, 11 at Air Force: W 41-27 Oct. 29, 11 vs. Wyoming: 7 p.m. Nov. 5, 11 vs. New Mexico: 5 p.m. Nov. 12, 11 at Colorado State: 3 p.m. Nov. 19, 11 vs. Boise State: 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 11 at UNLV: 7 p.m.

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Dec. 3, 11 vs. Fresno State: 5 p.m. —Compiled by Sports editor Antonio Morales. Advanced Test Preparation

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FOOD & DRINK

Burlesque bar flaunts all things risqué Prohibition-inspired bar puts the raunch in patrons’ paunch Matt Doran senior staff writer What’s not to like: flirtatious waitresses in fishnets, sultry live music, spacious leather booths and cocktails called Kentucky Tramp and another that makes an obvious gonorrhea reference? Saint Peter should be the bouncer, because what lies behind those pearly gates is surely heaven. Actually, the theme of Marble Room is not exactly Jesus and Moses’s type of haunt. Patrons of this hedonistic relic are looking to embrace a more sensual lifestyle rather than live piously and rack up points for the afterlife. And the staff is all too happy to oblige. Crammed among the many bars and restaurants along Fifth Avenue, Marble Room stands as a monument to downtown San Diego’s less scrupulous past. The building itself was once home to The Golden Poppy Saloon and Hotel, a brothel of considerable repute. The Marble Room takes its name from the marble that patrons of The Golden Poppy would receive upon paying for their pleasurable company. Today, Madame Cora, the same

name of the madame of The Golden Poppy, is known to hand out marbles to patrons on occasion. While the brothel may no longer be in existence, the bordello-themed bar is still attracting a crowd eager to revel in the establishment’s licentious history. Through the Western saloon-style red doors waits a bevy of scantily clad women ready to serve drinks and food in a most risqué setting. Paintings of nude, buxom femmes line the walls. Red lights set a decidedly racy tone. Next to the bar is a small stage where singers of blues and jazz croon and occasionally lure guests onto the dance floor. The menu is fairly extensive and has won awards, and in a place celebrating carnal indulgence, it is only fitting to satiate all appetites. The prices lean toward reasonable, and as a third date spot, Marble Room fits the bill nicely. The service can be slow, but the décor, music and vibe help ease the wait, and any frustrations are readily diffused by the friendly staff. Weekends, like anywhere else downtown, can be crowded, so reservations are encouraged. Marble Room has all the key ingredients for a raunchy party — sex, booze, food, music — but throw in some lacy underwear and dress it all up in an old whorehouse, and you’ll lose your marbles.

Through the Western saloon-style red doors waits a bevy of scantily clad women ready to serve drinks and food in the most risque setting ... Red lights set a decidedly racy tone. SAM SPARHAWK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Pacific Beach pub delivers flavor without frill Sandra de la Torre contributor It’s not common to find anything notable flanked by a liquor store and a gas station. However, between a liquor store and a gas station is exactly where curious diners will find one of Pacific Beach’s hidden treasures. Rocky’s Crown Pub, located on the corner of Ingraham Street and La Playa Avenue, offers San Diego burgers and brews at their finest. This pub is small, with only four tables and the main bar. However, even with its unexpected location and

unrecognizable faćade, people are not deterred from seeking out Rocky’s famous burgers. Once inside, Rocky’s has a cabinlike feel and is decorated with memorabilia geared to meet the fancy of sports fanatics, including autographed pictures of baseball, football and track athletes. There are also three plasma TVs, all streaming different sports throughout the day. Regulars know all food is ordered at the bar. However, for those who are new to the place, bartenders make a point to greet everyone and explain the process. Rocky’s has a relaxed atmosphere, as its staff makes sure

everyone is taken care of. They talk to patrons, making jokes and exchanging stories like old friends. While the pub has a sports theme, it is a place where patrons of all ages and interests can enjoy a casual night out. However, this wasn’t the case from the beginning. Though current owner Patricia Rockwood purchased the pub in October 1977, it’s been a bar for decades and once the reputation for being a guys-only dive. “No joke, my wife wouldn’t step foot in here because of that reason,” one bartender said. Fortunately, Rocky’s has clearly changed throughout the

years as a diverse group of people can be seen mingling in the tiny pub. Simplicity is what differentiates Rocky’s. Everything about it is simple, including its menu. Customers have a choice between one-third pound or half-pound hamburgers and cheeseburgers and fries. All burgers have soft buns, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and juicy handmade patties. This pub also serves wine and 9 choices of premium and domestic draft beers, including its own brew called Rocky’s Crown Point Ale. The prices for food and drinks at Rocky’s are reasonable. Pints all cost less than $5 and burgers cost less

than $6. The pub also offers lunch specials Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which include a half-pound cheeseburger, fries, and either soda or a pint of domestic draft beer for only $9.75. Don’t forget to bring cash to savor these tasty options. Keeping to its simple form, Rocky’s does not accept credit cards. This rough gem does not need complicated menus or flashy signs to lure in customers. Rocky’s delicious food and service has created a following of loyal customers that keeps growing and will continue to impress for some time to come.

SAM SPARHAWK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

C L A R I F I C AT I O N On Oct. 4, The Daily Aztec printed the article “Student stabbed on Hardy,” accompanied by a photo of Fraternity Row. We would like to clarify that although Fraternity Row is on Hardy Avenue, the stabbing did not take place at or near the houses. We apologize for any confusion.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Facebook careers employ innovation

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Marie McCarty staff writer In February 2004, Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes and Eduardo Saverin launched Facebook from a Harvard residence hall. Ten months later, their project reached more than a million users and is

now one of the most recognizable names on the Internet, hosting 800 million active users and more than 2,000 employees. Every day, 50 percent of active Facebook users log on to connect with an average of 130 friends. To successfully maintain such a monumental interface, Facebook employs 2,000 diverse individuals from a wide

variety of professions, ranging from human resource managers to software engineers. These employees work diligently around the world to ensure Facebook’s reliability and functionality. Facebook offices spread far and wide, from headquarters in Palo Alto to U.S. offices ranging from Austin to New York. In addition, it runs international offices

across the world from cities such as Tokyo to Hamburg, Germany. Regardless of location, each Facebook employee’s goal is to generate the best social experience they can for users. According to Facebook’s careers website, “All of us working at Facebook have a common goal: helping you connect and share with

the people you care about.” As the Internet is becoming an increasingly social environment, Facebook prides itself in its position on the forefront of that change. In addition to working in a uniquely rewarding environment impacting the lives of millions of people, Facebook employees are also entitled to a vast array of benefits. This includes health care coverage, paid time off and 401(k) retirement plans. Facebook does not stop there. It also offers free breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Purple Tie laundry services at its Palo Alto headquarters. Other notable benefits include daycare and transportation reimbursement, paid parental leave, 11 days a year of observed holidays and employee discounts at Apple, Dell, Microsoft and AT&T. Facebook’s highly innovative workforce ensures the company’s success in the competitive and always-changing virtual market. By providing employees with an open and creative working environment and by inspiring their loyalty through benefits and perks, Facebook is able to remain at the top of the social networking ladder. Facebook’s careers website is the first essential outlet for those interested in seeking employment in the fast paced and inventive environment Facebook has to offer. To see what positions are currently open at various locations, Facebook actively updates the career portion of its website at facebook.com/careers.

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OPINION

Dream Act is finance fantasy s of July 1 next year, just weeks before the start of a new school year, illegal immigrants will be eligible to receive state-funded financial aid in California. The new opportunity has been coined the California Dream Act — Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors — also known as Assembly Bill 131. Acting with unmatched time management abilities, Gov. Jerry Brown waited until the last minute to sign the bill, which was proposed by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo of Los Angeles earlier this year. Requirements to reap the benefits

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hen Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 130, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, better known as the Dream Act, into law he unleashed a storm of controversy. The new law has simultaenously brought hope to the college dreams of undocumented students and become a nightmare for Republican assemblymen. The law is aimed at undocumented students who attended high school in California for at least three years, and either graduated or earned a GED diploma. To be eligible for the act, students must also sign an affidavit promising to apply for citizenship as soon as possible. The Dream Act allows students who meet these requirements to apply for the state’s Cal Grant financial aid program. That doesn’t mean they’ll automatically get money. It simply means they have the same chance to get help as any other student who lives in California. The Dream Act is not only fair; it makes good financial sense. It is fair to undocumented students who are simply trying to get an education in the country they’ve built their lives in. It also makes sense for a state not producing enough educated workers to remain at the forefront of the tech and science industries of tomorrow. To understand the importance of the Dream Act, we need to look at the students being helped. They are students who were brought to America as children, often too young to even know what was happening. They went to school, studied hard, even attended prom like any average student. Now they’re being told they don’t deserve help in paying for an increasingly expensive college education. I’m not saying we should ignore the fact these students are here illegally. Ideally, they would all have come into the country legally. Unfortunately, most poor, ill-educated immigrants working minimum-wage jobs in America can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars in lawyer expenses and other fees to navigate the bureaucratic nightmare that is the residency and naturalization process. As it stands today, it is an unreasonably expensive system where becoming a citizen can take close to two decades. The reality is these students are

Heather Mathis staff columnist paperwork to process than resident students. According to the California Department of Finance, about 2,500 students are projected to receive Cal Grants totaling $14.5 million, averaging $5,800 per student. While our state government is struggling to balance a budget, the governor adds more debt to the list. We cannot afford to extend these comforts to people not paying into the funds they

Having eager and willing people wanting to come to our free and beautiful country is an honor, but issuing government money from taxpayer dollars to accommodate someone who chose not to immigrate legally is distasteful. of the act are simple: Applicants must have attended a California high school for at least three years, graduated from said high school or have received a GED diploma and must show proof they are either actively seeking citizenship or will seek it once they are eligible to do so. Those seem like some ridiculously easy and unfair requirements compared to the standards needed to be filled by applicants who are already U.S. citizens living in California. Cal Grant — the program the new Dream Act would make undocumented immigrants eligible for — requires traditional applicants to first prove, through the Free Application for Student Aid system, that they are “independent.” Independent students can be 25 years of age or older, a parent of a child who receives at least half of his or her income, or married. If the student is not considered independent, they must file using their parent’s tax information and come from a povertylevel home based on income. That requirement alone makes a very large portion of financial aid applicants ineligible right off the bat. The Cal Grant issuance is split into two sections — Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B. Most applicants will receive only one of the sections based on the difference in eligibility requirements. Part A is based entirely on grade point average and financial need, whereas part B considers GPA, the highest level of school completed by the applicant’s parents and marital status. Unmarried applicants will not receive part B, and students with average or less-than-average grades will not receive either portion. A “Competitive Cal Grant” is money available to students with exceptional need or otherwise special circumstances. These grants will only be available to Dream Act applicants if there is additional funding available after the grants have been awarded. The other program the Dream Act will make available to non-citizen applicants living in California is the Board of Governors Fee Waiver. The fee waiver allows students of lowincome backgrounds to pay little or no money for enrollment in community college, waives health and other service fees and decreases the cost of parking permits. The waiver is based solely on financial necessity, and few other requirements need to be met. In general, the act is unfair to citizens. Because of the lesser eligibility requirements imposed upon the undocumented applicants, they will be able to garner more funding in a quicker, easier manner with less

are receiving or hoping to receive. Like simple parenting, rewarding a child for poor behavior is counterproductive. Similarly, rewarding illegal immigrants for successfully defying the system is hardly fair to anyone. I am by no means against immigration, but the “illegal” part of the immigration gives absolutely no means for compensation. Having eager and willing people wanting to come to our free and beautiful country is an honor, but issuing government money from taxpayer dollars to accommodate someone who chose not to immigrate legally is disgraceful. Perhaps allowing additional financial funding to successfully immigrated persons as a reward for coming here with legitimate papers and going through the necessary steps to become a U.S. citizen would be more fair. Education is vital to anyone’s future. Paying to educate people who cannot work because they do not have a social security number and therefore cannot pay taxes is a backward system with no real benefit. I personally would be more inclined to assist a person openly willing to come to America the “right way” than I would to assist someone who cheated the system long enough to have completed high school without documentation. GOP Assemblyman Tim Donnelly has a similar view. Donnelly had previously vowed to file a referendum prior to the act being passed, and with a total of 505,000 signatures (5 percent of last year’s gubernatorial votes), the bill could be frozen before being implemented. Donnelly has only 90 days to collect the signatures, but practically before the ink dried from Brown’s signature hitting the bill, he already had 5,000 volunteers ready to collect the community’s John Hancock’s. “Brown chose to fund illegals’ dreams over funding our schools, pub safety & veterans,” Donnelly tweeted just days after the bill was signed. Whether the Dream Act is implemented next year or not, in the end someone is going to be left unhappy. But who should be the priority; American citizens or illegal immigrants?

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Act is affordable and fair incentive Leonardo Castaneda senior staff columnist Maybe you think helping undocumented students is a nice idea we simply cannot afford. But the truth is, we can easily afford the Dream Act. Because undocumented students are only eligible for Competitive Cal Grants after all eligible U.S. citizens have received money, there won’t be any real impact. The financial burden will, allegedly, be felt in noncompetitive Cal Grants. Eligible undocumented students in public colleges represent about half of 1 percent of the total student population. Even if all of them somehow received financial aid, it would only increase the number of Cal Grant recipients by about 2 percent. However, because some of the newly eligible students won’t apply or won’t qualify because of grades, the real increase will probably be less than 2 percent. The Cal Grant system can afford that increase without taking money away from anyone else, because the program has historically run on a surplus. The California Student Aid Commission spokesman Tom Mays admitted the Cal Grant program ended the year with a record $38 million surplus. Since then, funding for Cal Grants has grown to $1.5 billion. While the state government itself is facing financial difficulties, helping undocumented students is something the Cal Grant system can afford to do. In fact, we can’t afford not to. The Public Policy Institute of California recently announced it predicts a 6 percent gap by 2025 between the number of educated workers in California and the number of jobs requiring a degree. If the state can’t bridge the knowledge gap, those high-paying jobs will disappear. Instead of shunning undocumented students who could help close the gap because of where they were born, we should help them go to college. It isn’t charity; it is an investment into the economic future of California. As immigrants and their children become educated, they are better able to become naturalized citizens, with all the benefits and responsibilities that entail. In a perfect world, these immigrants would have come here legally from the start. People trying to make a better

To understand the importance of the Dream Act, we need to look at the students being helped ... They went to school, studied hard, even attended prom like any average student. Now they’re being told they don’t deserve help ...

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here illegally, without any viable path to citizenship. We must decide what we are going to do about them. Are we going to sweep them under the rug, tell them, “Sorry and thanks for the cheap labor,” and effectively create a permanent uneducated lower class? Or are we going to help those students willing to learn get an education and become fully contributing members of society?

life for themselves and their families should be able to do so in a legal, efficient way. Until major immigration reform is undertaken at the federal level to make that dream come true, the Dream Act will have to do.

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Best of Halloween threads alloween is just around the corner. Soon, fraternity houses will unveil orange runways for a display of the best costumes on campus. But here at The Daily Aztec, we’re jumping at the bones and dying to treat you to a best and worst Halloween Costume Awards list. We hired the top Halloween expert in the world to cover this year’s awards. So always remember, if you disagree with anything he says, you’re dead wrong. Still, we hope you enjoy your Halloween. We also hope these awards help you remember your freaky night, in case the jungle juice makes you somehow forget. We want to note many costumes are exceptional for their presentation and portrayal of common Halloween outfits such as whorish witches, pimped-out princesses and slut pirates, and we applaud the best versions of these classics. However, because we can’t judge the quality of these types of costumes, which are usually determined by how sexy the costume wearer looks, our expert investigator whittled down the costume competition on the basis of creativity and originality. Without further ado, we present the awards:

Best Use of Breakfast Food Packaging with Plastic Utensils: The Cereal Killer. With plastic knives protruding from miniature boxes of cereal like Frosted Flakes and Fruit Loops, this

Ty Thompson staff columnist inexpensive costume wowed us with its originality and good taste.

Best Use of Candy in a Wiseass Expression: “Smartie” Pants. This costume was simple and easy, and really explained itself. The winner wore brightly colored pants with Smarties candy boxes attached all over his body. Sweet. No, sour.

Most Shameless Use of Wrapping Paper and Religion: A Gift from God. This frat tool covered himself in Christmas wrapping paper and even put a little bow on his head. On his chest, he pasted a giant label that read: “To women, from God.” Women everywhere were disappointed when the man was not Brad Pitt.

Strangest Use of Cotton Balls and a Squirt Gun, or Possibly the Best Costume Ever: Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Rain. With jumbo-sized cotton balls dispersed over his head and body, this costume wearer needed help for his costume to take effect. Wondering why he had cotton balls randomly all over him, you’d ask, “So, what are you supposed to be?” He’d answer, “Partly cloudy…” Then he’d pull out a water gun and squirt you in the face, “With a good chance of rain.” Yeah, thanks. Real good chance, weatherman.

Best Use of Bling in a Partner Costume: Gang Green. In light green Adidas jumpsuits, this pair looked sick. They wore fake gold chains with diamond ring bands that were rotting away. One had a chain pendant with initials: D.K.

Best Simultaneous Word Play on a Vegetable and Pop Rap Group: The Black Eyed Pea. This costume was simple and easy to make. The wearer pinned a giant “P” to his chest and painted his eye black. Then he acted drunk all night and went around screaming, “Let’s get retarded in here.” We only hope that was part of the costume.

Most Useful Costume for the University Experience: The Lame Excuse.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/18/11) Practice makes perfect, and the spotlight is on. Keep up the action, and consider accepting new responsibilities. You can handle them. Stay focused on the job at hand to see past confusion or chaos. Listen to your coach. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 Stay close to home and avoid distractions. Create an environment at home that supports you and what you're up to. Keep your money in your pocket. Organize for space. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 Three minutes of silence in the morning helps you prepare for the noisy rollercoaster day ahead. You'll find it easier to concentrate and to make decisions. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 Avoid trouble where money's involved by counting coins before you spend them. Optimism prevails, and gives you extra oomph. Discover beauty in the unusual. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 You're looking better than ever and are ready to take risks (as long as they don't involve wealth). Take advantage of a renewed ability to express yourself clearly. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 Contemplate the plan; figure out your strategy; but don't get stuck in your head. You could just slow down and allow the mystery to solve itself. Get a good rest.

BY NANCY BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 It's time to get social, and not just with media. Call some friends; get out and discover new things about each other. Work together for a common cause. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Others are looking for your leadership in the reigning confusion. Listen to someone who tells the truth. You'll know it when you hear it. Take charge. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - Put on your best explorer outfit, and go search for treasures in places you avoided before. Leave it hidden where you find it, for now. You'll remember where it is. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - The next two days could be a testing period, in which you need to be on your best behavior. Stick to what you already know. Smile, and keep dancing. Rest later. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Rely on partnership today to create results and reach the next level. Share your dynamic vision, and inspire your team to build momentum. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Intense creativity at work wants to take over the schedule. Stay focused and let it rip. Home or workplace is best. An insider's tip helps you save big. Collaboration flows. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Surround yourself with loved ones in a private retreat. Let go of stresses for romance and friendship. Repeat what was said for clarity. Succeed with loving support. ©2011, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

This guy needed a lot of Post-it Notes to pull this one off. He stuck the Post-it Notes all over himself, and walked around with a cane and a limp. It wasn’t that visually appealing, but it’s really something you could lean on in a time-crippling situation.

Best Costume Ever: The Chick Magnet. This super intelligent guy took a black shirt and glued yellow Peeps on the front and back of the shirt. If you were wondering, yes, it was me.

Happy Halloween! —Ty Thompson is an MFA grad student in fiction. Send your best Halloween costume picture to cosythews@yahoo.com.

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