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OCT. 21 - 27, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: QUINN OWEN • NEWS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#PROFESSORPROTEST

Faculty picket, demand pay bump MEGAN WOOD PHOTO EDITOR ____________________________________ The California Faculty Association vocalized its request for a 5 percent salary increase with a demonstration in front of the San Diego State Love Library on Tuesday.

SDSU faculty, staff and students marched around the courtyard outside of the library before heading to President Hirshman’s office, where they left him a letter asking for his support on the pay raise.

Faculty from each of the 23 California State University campuses will vote between Oct. 19 and Oct. 28 on whether to authorize a strike.

“It’s not just about poverty, it’s about fairness,” economics professor Shoshana Grossbard said. “I’m not asking for a big raise, but I’m asking to keep the same value of what I bring to the bank. I have to send children to college.”

CSU campuses are currently offering faculty a 2 percent salary increase, which faculty members say is inadequate.

“We feel that (faculty) should be paid a fair wage so that we can provide quality education, and (faculty) don’t

Students, staff and faculty marched in front of Love Library and delivered a letter to President Hirshman demanding larger pay increases.

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have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from,” social work lecturer Kim Archuletta said.

Students who attended the rally supported the faculty’s movement.

“The professors care for our futures so why shouldn’t we care for their salaries,” said Mariana Sanchez, a Spanish major. “It’s their right to get a fair salary.”

Another student agreed the raise could have a positive influence on

students’ classroom experience.

“I’m all for it,” said Ashley Kim, a food and nutrition major. “I think they deserve a raise. I feel like if they get paid well, classes will be smaller.”

Archuletta, who helped organize the picket, said the association’s next step is to meet with the CSU Board of Trustees on Nov. 17 in Long Beach.

“We want to show up when the chancellor is meeting with the Board of Trustees and let them know that

we’re serious about wanting a 5 percent salary increase,” Archuletta said.

If faculty does not receive a 5 percent salary increase, they are preparing to go on strike in early spring, Archuletta said.

SDSU had no comment at the time of publication.

News staff writer Kayla Jimenez contributed to this article.

#AZTECSABROAD

Aztecs in Turkey react to suicide bombing JAMIE BALLARD STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds more wounded after a suicide bombing in Ankara, the capital of Turkey.

It is considered to be the largest terrorist attack in the country’s recent history, according to multiple media reports.

The attack took place near a train station where people were gathering to peacefully protest against the conflict between the Turkish state and Kurdish militants.

Eyewitnesses told BBC News that police forces used tear gas right after the explosions and initially would not

let ambulances through to rescue the wounded.

So far, no group has come forward to claim credit for the bombings. Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and other Turkish officials have accused the Islamic State of orchestrating the attack.

Opposition leader Selahattin Demirtas, of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), has blamed the government, saying that it has “blood on its hands.” The HDP said they were the targets of the bombing.

Following the attack, Davutoglu announced three days of national mourning, and said there is evidence to believe two suicide bombers were responsible for the blasts. His office also banned media coverage of the attack, a ban that went largely ignored by many organizations. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter were largely inaccessible throughout the country except through virtual private networks.

Repercussions of the attack are reverberating through the country in cities like Istanbul, where several San Diego State students are studying abroad at Bahçesehir University (BAU).

Michele Hauer, an SDSU student studying graphic design at BAU, was with a Turkish citizen when she heard about the bombing. Hauer said the citizen expressed concern over the bombing but said it wasn’t anything new for the country.

“For him, it’s another terrible thing that happened and he’s thinking, ‘Why does my country keep having these problems? Why can’t things get better?’

You could definitely see the distress on his face,” Hauer said.

Protesters organized rallies throughout the city, where they carried banners with phrases like “Barıs kazanacak,” meaning “Peace will win.”

Reyna Paz, an SDSU student studying international relations at BAU, said she saw a number of peaceful protests.

“There were lots of places with candles and peaceful signs, but most people just walked by, just went about their daily lives without paying attention,” she said.

“I think everyone here is scared. It’s a scared country right now.”

One SDSU student, who spoke to The Daily Aztec but wished to remain anonymous out of concern for safety, shared the experience of attending the demonstrations that occurred after the bombings.

“There are two types of protests: the mourning and the ones where people are chanting against the government,” the student said. “At the mourning, people light candles and sit together and talk about the issues with the government.

I don’t think enough people are doing that. At the other ones, people walk through the streets shouting things like ‘murderous government’ and ‘you couldn’t protect your people.’”

The student said police harassed demonstrators at one protest.

“The cops came up and started harassing us, being very rude and asking to see our passports,” the student said.

“We weren’t even saying anything antigovernment, we were saying, ‘We want peace.’”

Sakura Takahashi, an SDSU nutrition major studying at BAU for the semester, said she was fearful when she found out about the attack.

“I’m just a foreigner here,” she said. “I don’t know everything that’s going on. I was at a cafe when I found out what had happened, so immediately when I heard, I said, ‘We should just go home. I don’t feel safe being out here right now.’”

She immediately emailed her parents to tell them she was safe and asked them to tell her grandmother that everything was OK. “I was most worried for my grandma,” she said. “She already hates that I’m here, and any time she hears about anything

happening here she freaks out. I feel bad that I’m always in the back of their heads, that they’re concerned for me. Especially now.”

When she went to attend classes in Besiktas, a neighborhood in Istanbul, she found a protest taking place near the campus.

“I was walking to school, and there was a huge group, definitely over a hundred people, and they were completely blocking traffic,” she said. “Everyone was clapping and shouting and walking and cars were honking in support. But it was completely peaceful.”

All three students who spoke to The Daily Aztec agreed the city felt different.

“Some Turkish people were saying, ‘I’m mad at my country. I’m mad that this keeps happening,’” Hauer said. “That was what I noticed. There was an angry atmosphere.”

Despite this tension, Hauer and Paz said they didn’t feel particularly threatened in the city, and their daily routines went largely uninterrupted, save for the fact that the metro line was closed on Tuesday as a precaution.

“I have felt absolutely safe here,” Paz said.

Takahashi disagreed, saying Istanbul is “developed, but it’s not as developed as the U.S. or other European countries. It’s unstable and I can feel it. I don’t feel 100 percent safe.”

However, she also said while her perception has changed, she wouldn’t tell people to shy away from traveling to Turkey.

Many citizens are concerned about the upcoming elections, which may spark more political and cultural turmoil.

“The country is already very separated,” Takahashi said. “Hopefully after the elections, it calms down.”

All three students said they expect the tensions to continue rising as long as the region remains unstable.

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#ASUPDATE

Council talks safety, sustainability JACOB SISNEROS SENIOR STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ Campus safety, the Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign and sustainability efforts were the main topics of discussion at the biweekly meeting of the Associated Students Campus Life Council on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

In the Council Chambers of the Conrad Prebys Student Union, A.S. Executive Vice President Leo Carrillo led the meeting, and the head of each commission within the College Life Council gave a report of their recent activity.

COMMUNITY SAFETY During the reports, A.S. Board of Directors member Trevor Yarnall brought up an incident that occurred Tuesday night, Oct. 13, in which three masked men, two of them armed, broke into a house on Mary Lane Drive and robbed a 25-year-old resident.

Yarnall said he was concerned he found out about the incident on

Facebook when the event occurred so close to campus.

The committee members discussed the possibility of SDSU students receiving crime alerts for incidents that occur near campus and are handled by the San Diego Police Department.

“We have the power to fix this, so as student leaders let’s get this done,” Yarnall said.

Other upcoming events for A.S. include California State Assemblymember Toni Atkins speaking at the Council Chambers Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and professional body builder Erik Drendel speaking on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. at the Park Boulevard Suite.

CAMPUS FOOD DRIVE

Sustainability/Green Love Commissioner Megan Goodman discussed a recent trip to San Francisco State, where she saw the university had let its grass go brown in an effort to conserve water.

Goodman asked the other members whether this strategy would be beneficial at SDSU and about half of the committee members raised their hands to indicate that having green grass is important to them.

This led to a discussion of alternative methods for sustainability, including planting more native plants, putting up more signs around campus that inform students how to conserve

A.S. moved on to discuss Aztecs Rock Hunger, a campaign where SDSU teams up with a local food bank to serve San Diegans who have little or no food available at home.

The Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign runs from Oct. 22 to Nov. 15 and starts with a kick-off event in the Templo Mayor room of the student union on Oct. 22 from 5-6 p.m.

Students can give money to the campaign online, donate at any Aztec Market or place non-perishable food in the red bins around campus.

The campaign’s goal is to provide 300,000 pounds of food.

A.S. SAYS NO TO BROWN GRASS

water and correcting sprinkler inefficiencies.

CAMPUS SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED Toward the end of the meeting, A.S. President Blaire Ward announced she had received the results of a survey conducted by A.S. earlier in the school year.

Ward said the purpose of the survey was to identify trends and give students a voice.

The survey had a response rate of 10 percent.

She said she had just started analyzing the survey results but shared a couple things that stood out to her.

Seventy-nine percent of respondents said they didn’t feel like they knew who their student representatives were, but 53 percent said A.S. fosters an open environment and 67 percent said they had attended an event at the student union.

Ward said she would analyze the results and present the full findings of the survey at a later date.

#TEXTBOOKS

New state law to reduce text book costs EMELY NAVARRO SENIOR STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ A bill that will help students save money on textbooks became California law this month.

Assemblymember Susan Bonilla began working on AB 798 in February. The bill will help relieve the financial burden of expensive textbooks by encouraging faculty to use low-cost textbooks available through open educational resources.

Open educational resources are a series of peer-reviewed course materials that can be used to replace hard-copy textbooks in a class, but only certain material is available this way. Depending on the syllabus of each class, it could be easier for one course to use than others.

For example, if a certain class has a textbook with similar content available in an open educational resource, the teacher can replace the book with this resource and give students access to a free digital copy.

Associated Students Vice President of External Relations Tyler Aguilar advocated for this bill while it was in the process of getting passed.

A new program helps schools provide alternative instructional material to reduce the cost of purchasing books.

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students are paying so much money for textbooks, and not only textbooks, but resources in general,” Aguilar said.

Meredith Turner, assistant executive director and chief governmental officer of CSSA, hopes eventually all 23 California

“ IT’S A REALLY GOOD PIECE OF LEGISLATION AND IT REALLY ADDRESSES THE ISSUE ...”

- Tyler Aguilar, Associated Students V.P. of External Relations

Aguilar first heard of the bill after it was brought to the attention of a board he is a part of through the California State Student Association.

He decided to get involved in advocating for the bill when he saw the huge support it received from CSSA and realized the positive impact it would have on students.

“It’s a really good piece of legislation, and it really addresses the issue of why

State University campuses will adopt the program, since it is currently optional on a campus-to-campus basis.

“We’re getting 3 million dollars from the state to do this, so I think that if we are able to show more cost savings for students, then this might be something that in a few years the state might invest more money in it,” Turner said.

If a CSU chooses to participate in this program, the campus’ academic senate

and administration will work with faculty to determine which classes would benefit from this.

Then, they would see which courses guarantee they can save students 30 percent for textbooks. Any course that guarantees 30 percent savings is eligible to apply for the grant this program offers.

This grant will help teachers fund anything they need in order to move open educational resources into their course material in place of hard copy textbooks.

The money from the grant can be used to implement more course labs and get guest speakers and other resources the teacher thinks would improve the student’s educational experience.

As of now CSSA is giving every CSU campus more information about the program and encouraging them to use it, but no campus has confirmed they will implement it yet.

Aguilar said he’s working to get the program up and running at SDSU. He will work with Vice President of University Affairs Andrea Byrd to develop on a pilot program before fully enacting it.

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OCT. 21 - 27, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: PATRICK CARR • SPORTS@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#MARCHINGAZTECS

Marching toward perfection

BYE WEEK A BLESSING So far this year, the band has been lucky enough to consistently have at least two weeks separating each home game.

This is helpful for the band, which has the task of learning two to three new songs for each performance — one for

NEWS EDITOR Quinn Owen ASST. NEWS EDITOR Torrey Bailey SPORTS EDITOR Patrick Carr ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Ryan Posner ARTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR Olivia Litsey ASST. ARTS & LIFESTYLE EDITOR Ryo Miyauchi PHOTO EDITOR Megan Wood

San Diego State’s Marching Aztecs prepare a unique performance for each home football game.

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the pregame feature and two for each halftime.

In total, the band has memorized around 45 songs, which vary from pop to rock ‘n’ roll to classical styles.

Most of this week is devoted to memorizing the new material, which takes place individually for each unit of the band.

The drumline, for instance, practices for seven hours each Wednesday to learn the music.

“The extra drumline practice is very necessary,” sophomore Nimish Saxena said. “It’s our only opportunity to work on our own play, whether it be music or cleanliness, as it can all be hard to pick up quickly.”

The songs, which are chosen long before the season begins, differ in style and difficulty.

“I always try to do some stuff that’s recognizable, some pop stuff, and some stuff that’s a little more challenging,” Ransom said. “I make sure to vary the shows so that the common person in the stands who half-watches and half-

listens to the show knows that there’s something different from week to week.”

GAME WEEK The real challenge, however, is putting the music and movement of the performance together.

On Monday before the game the whole band attempts to do so, as it practices together for the first time.

The band will begin to work on its formations and drills, attempting to move with rhythm and decisiveness.

“If I have a plan coming into a week and we have a Monday rehearsal and things don’t go exactly as we wanted to, we get a little bit behind and we have to adjust,” Ransom said.

And with only 5 1/2 hours where the whole band can practice together, even falling a little bit behind can be devastating.

Wednesday, the longest day of rehearsal, often features a walk-through near Viejas

Arena and the Aztec Corner apartment complex.

By the end of Wednesday’s practice, all the Marching Aztecs have memorized each song and step that goes into the performance.

The final day of preparation is also the only day that all pieces of the performance come together, with the dance team, color guard and baton twirlers accompanying the band to walk through the show.

More than any other day of practice, Friday requires perfection. If there are any glaring mistakes, there is limited time to fix them.

Seeing all the fans cheering at Qualcomm Stadium, though, makes all the stress and practice that much more rewarding.

“It’s definitely really cool,” said Castro, who has been a Marching Aztec since her freshman year at SDSU. “Especially the first few games when there is a big crowd, it’s pretty special.”

#WCROSSCOUNTRY

New coach sparks cross country ROBERTO REYES CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________ Entering this season, the San Diego State cross country team hadn’t won a race since 2013.

This year, however, the team has won three out of the five races it has participated in.

SDSU has also placed within the top five in all of its races, something it hadn’t done since 2005.

Junior Elaine Ribiero, the team’s top runner, attributes the newfound success to new assistant coach Karoly Varga.

Varga volunteers as a coach while balancing his fulltime job at a certified public accounting firm, where he works 40 hours a week and up to 100 hours during tax season.

Despite this, he has been able to leave his mark on the team in such a short time.

Coaching is a passion he

EDITOR IN CHIEF Kelly Hillock MANAGING EDITOR Matthew Bain

ZACHARY ENGBERG STAFF WRITER ____________________________ By the time their halftime performance at Qualcomm Stadium rolls around, the San Diego State Marching Aztecs are a well-oiled machine.

Each performance is practiced weeks in advance and thought of months in advance.

Each note is perfectly tuned, every motion expertly coordinated.

Led by band instructor and SDSU alumnus Bryan Ransom, the 240-student ensemble prepares six new shows each season, one for every SDSU home game.

Each performance encompasses up to seven or eight songs, along with an intricate marching formation, all of which have to be memorized and mastered in as little as a week.

“They have to be perfect,” drumline instructor Tohbias Juniel said. “We don’t have off-weeks.”

Even though each game performance may differ, the preparation remains the same, and the goal of perfection is constant.

So what exactly goes into the pursuit of marching perfection?

Who’sWho?

knew he wanted to pursue since he was a runner in college at Louisiana Tech University.

Varga said the runners could see his effort for the team, which made players want to reciprocate it.

“He’s willing to do anything he can for us,” Ribiero said.

“He’s really motivating. That helps a lot.”

Varga has a hands-on approach to coaching, keeping contact with every member of the team on a regular basis to ensure success.

“He talks to me all the time,” Ribiero said. “He’ll send me a text with other people’s times and say, ‘You’re just as good as them. You can run this time too.’ He’s motivating us all the time and that just builds our confidence even more.”

He meets with every runner before practice and sends them a training log that has the workouts they have to do

for the week.

Varga said by having the runners fill out a log, he can see the areas where they have improved and areas where they need work.

“If your coach is there supporting you and motivating you everyday, that changes your mentality,” Ribiero said.

One of the biggest changes from last season has been the training regime.

The cross country team holds practice every day, including two to three intense workouts a week, Ribiero said.

Last season, the team would have only one intense workout a week.

Varga has also incorporated cross-training into practice, which includes swimming, biking, weight lifting and using an elliptical.

“So many people, they break under high mileage, so that’s when I bring lots of cross-training,” Varga said.

“On Tuesday I had everyone in the pool, so they can recover better before the next workout.”

Before joining the Aztecs’ coaching staff, Varga was an assistant coach for University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he helped his team set several school records.

Because he was a winner at Lousiana-Monroe, Varga expected his new group of runners at SDSU to be winners from the beginning, too.

Next up for the team is the Mountain West Championships on Oct. 30 in Reno, Nevada.

Last season the Aztecs finished last in conference.

This year they don’t expect the same fate.

“I want to make sure we’re going to be one of the best teams soon,” Varga said.

“When you approach (a team) like that, everyone is willing to work harder.”

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#AZTECFB

Undersized but never outworked

Sophmore wide receiver Mikah Holder leads the team’s wide receivers in receptions with 14.

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RYAN POSNER ASST. SPORTS EDITOR ____________________________ At 6 feet tall and 185 pounds, San Diego State sophomore wide receiver Mikah Holder isn’t usually the biggest receiver on the field.

That’s just par for the course,

though.

His older brother King played defensive back for the Aztecs from 2010-13 and at 5-foot-6, 165 pounds, was one of the smallest players on the team.

He played in every single game from 2011-13.

Mikah’s twin brother Alijah plays defensive back for Stanford

University and is the tallest of the trio at 6-foot-2.

King left SDSU after the 2013 season to pursue his business career, but he laid down a solid blueprint for Mikah on how to get things done even with a height disadvantage.

“He was tenacious on defense,” Mikah said. “When

I came here, all the older guys would tell me has was the nastiest guy on the field. When I came here I tried to take that same mentality. I’m not trying to be afraid of anybody when I’m on the field.”

Even though King said he had no influence on his brother picking SDSU over University of Utah, he was able to give Mikah some insight on how the Aztecs took care of business.

“I told him the No. 1 thing you need to know about this program is that you need to be physical and fight every play,” King said. “That was completely his decision, though. I’m happy that he’s continuing our legacy at SDSU.” Mikah was initially redshirted to begin his freshman year, but due to injuries he was pressed into action and caught five passes for 53 yards over 10 games.

After a solid spring, he emerged as a top receiving threats heading into 2015.

He leads the team’s wide receivers in receptions and is tied with senior wide receiver Eric Judge in touchdowns with two.

“I felt the confidence coming into this season that I could play with anyone thanks to that experience last year,” Mikah said.

“It was cool being thrown into the fire like that. It helped me learn a lot.”

Both brothers attended local football powerhouse Oceanside High, and they are far from the only two to make the transition from Oceanside to SDSU. Senior cornerback J.J. Whittaker and senior linebacker Jake Fely played with King in high school and have been mentors for Mikah in the early

stages of his collegiate career.

“J.J. and Jake were leaders at Oceanside so I already looked up to them when I came here,” Mikah said. “Jake just goes allout on every play, and J.J. is the tough leader that every football team needs. They’ve definitely been role models for me.”

King still attends almost every home game to watch his brother and root on his former teammates. He’s happy Mikah is getting a chance to make his own legacy as an Aztec.

Even though there was an opportunity for both brothers to play on the team last year, Mikah understood King’s decision.

“I support whatever he wants to do,” Mikah said. “He thought football was done for him, but he still supported me and wanted me to play. He’s out there every Saturday. He still loves Aztec football.”

No matter what Mikah does on the field, it’s tough for King not to be proud seeing his brother play football and continue his education.

“He’s out there getting an opportunity that most football players don’t get and he’s making the most of it,” King said.

“Even if he doesn’t have the best game or season it doesn’t matter, he’s taking the steps to a bright future by going to school.”

Catching Mikah without an ear-to-ear smile is about as likely as seeing him get outplayed physically by a defensive back.

With the two more years on the Mesa after this season, he has head coach Rocky Long smiling, too.

“I think he has a lot of potential to be a great receiver,” Long said. “He’s got a ways to go, but the physical potential is definitely there.”

#AZTECWGOLF

Women’s golf riding wave of momentum MATT FIERST STAFF WRITER ____________________________ Momentum and confidence are two big factors when it comes to a team’s success over a season.

The San Diego State women’s golf team has both coming off of two consecutive tournament victories.

The Aztecs won the Golfweek Conference Challenge in Wolcott, Colorado, on Sept.

23, and took home the crown again in the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational in Sammamish, Washington, on Oct. 7.

Last year, the Aztecs won their first team tournament, the Ptarmigan Ram Classic in Fort Collins, Colorado, and finished fifth in their second tournament, the Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Winning the two tournaments has not only upped the team’s confidence, but shows the

team’s depth.

“It has been years since we have had a team that is this deep,” junior Sirene Blair said.

“Every player on this team has

Lacey, Krause and Chaves have each had top-10 finishes this season. Lacey tied for ninth at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational, Krause tied

“ I SEE THIS TEAM ONLY GOING FORWARD.”

- Mila Chaves, sophomore golfer

the capability to shoot under par.”

The Aztecs have had nine rounds under par so far this season, four from senior Emma Henrikson, two from Blair and one each from sophomores Mila Chaves, Haleigh Krause and Georgia Lacey.

“I feel that we have more of a foundation than we did last year,” Blair said. “I feel that now our younger sophomores are really stepping it up and giving us a better outlook.”

for eighth at the Golfweek Conference Challenge and Chaves tied for fifth at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational.

“We played against some really good schools and without our depth and our coach’s management and leadership, I don’t think we would have won those (tournaments),” Blair said.

The Aztecs came out on top of No. 1 University of Washington in the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational and also beat No. 18 Arizona State in the Golfweek

Conference Challenge.

Blair’s best finish came when she finished fourth at the Golfweek Conference Challenge. She also tied for 20th at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational.

Winning consecutive tournaments has heightened her confidence in her individual game, along with the team’s overall confidence.

“My game has been struggling in putting a little, but whenever you have good rounds it boosts every aspect of your game,” Blair said.

The success in the two tournaments has catapulted the Aztecs up the NCAA rankings to the No. 25 spot.

“We proved that winning just one tournament was not a matter of luck,” Chaves said. “We beat teams that are positioned higher than us in the rankings and I think that gives us more confidence and shows what we are able to do.”

Concerning her individual game, Chaves believes the tournament victories will have a domino effect.

“When the team is doing well, it motivates us even more to go out there and get even better,” Chaves said. “Each of us knows that our games contribute to the ultimate result, so we are practicing very hard to bring the trophy back home (every tournament).”

The team’s next tournament is the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown from October 25-27.

“I only see this team going forward,” Chaves said.

The players feel the team should have a good chance of taking home a third consecutive tournament crown if it builds on the confidence and momentum it has gained.

“It’s a great feeling to know that we’ve already won twice,” Blair said. “As long as we play our game like we’ve been doing, we should be fine.”

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OCT. 21 - 27, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: OLIVIA LITSEY • FEATURES@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#MOVIEREVIEW

Film tells Apple co-creator’s story CAMI BUCKMAN STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ With the recent release of the new iPhone 6S, Apple Watch and iPad Pro, it’s fitting that yet another movie depicting Apple cofounder Steve Jobs has been released.

Unlike other depictions, “Steve Jobs” redefines the Apple era of film.

Rather than taking the traditional biopic route to detail the life of Jobs from his humble startup beginnings to his untimely death, “Steve Jobs” takes a different approach.

The film follows the Apple co-founder through company product launches in 1984, 1988 and 1998, respectively.

Set backstage at these three iconic events, the movie takes its audiences behind the scenes and effectively paints an intimate portrait of the brilliant man who sat at the epicenter of the digital revolution.

A large part of the film also focuses on Jobs and his relationship with his daughter, who was seemingly born out of wedlock. Throughout the story, Jobs tries to become a decent father while also

maintaining his tough, executive persona.

This contrast gives an unexpectedly emotional element to the film.

The structure of “Steve Jobs” makes the film unique.

The film never actually displays the unveiling of products and software.

Hoffman, Steve Wozniak and John Scully, portrayed by Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

Winslet excellently portrays Hoffman, the bold marketing guru.

Aside from perfecting Hoffman’s Polish-Armenian-American accent, the

THROUGHOUT THE STORY, JOBS TRIES TO BECOME A DECENT FATHER WHILE ALSO MAINTAINING HIS TOUGH, EXECUTIVE PERSONA. Instead, it engulfs the audience in the backstage chaos that commences before the three separate launches.

It even incorporates real news footage to tell the story of Apple’s history rather than taking a traditional approach to recreating historic events.

A majority of the chaos focuses on the relationships Jobs has with his colleagues and family.

These individuals include Joanna

actress unsurprisingly brings a strong yet vulnerable charisma to the character.

Serving as Jobs’ most trusted companion, she’s successful in interpreting the professional, confrontational and personal relationship the two shared.

Rogen, who plays Wozniak, the other Apple co-founder, lends his charming and quirky persona to the role. However, he brings a dramatic depth that’s impressive

to watch.

In the film, Wozniak faces off against Jobs multiple times, criticizing the Apple co-founder in a series of emotional confrontations.

In a film depicting Steve Jobs, it’s a given that the lead actor must be unsurpassable.

Director Danny Boyle did not disappoint with Michael Fassbender as the choice lead.

Fassbender’s portrayal of the Apple visionary does not shy away from the rude, narcissistic and arrogant man whom many claimed Jobs to be.

However, while Fassbender impressively plays a pompous Jobs, his work is also exceptional in that it gives life to an emotional aspect of the character, as well.

The cinematography frames the story together.

Not only does it provide an up-close and personal viewing experience, it also lets the audience share the same anticipation, anger, joy and awe that the characters in the film display.

These qualities make the film a great choice for any movie-lover searching for a provocative and moving cinematic experience.

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Coli on cloud nine with summer internship NICOLE MENGES CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________________ This past summer, San Diego State business marketing senior Allison Coli finished her first marketing internship in Silicon Valley.

Coli interned for Netskope, a startup tech company that specializes in cloud security, which protects data that is software- or services-based in the Internet rather than on a computer device.

Coli worked with the marketing team.

Her main project during her internship was to find a sales enablement platform, which is a content management system that lets sales representatives easily access needed information.

“We narrowed it down to three choices for sales enablement platforms, and then we brought on the sales representatives and vice presidents to sit in on those demos, and they narrowed it down to one,” Coli said.

She was part of the first round of interns the company ever took on.

“They had just closed some big accounts, so I came on at a really good time,” Coli said. “The energy was super exciting and I learned so much.”

Coli’s father first exposed her to marketing during high school.

Her father set up interviews for Coli with his colleagues in marketing and she found brand marketing appealed to her the most of any possible career field.

“It seemed interesting because I have a creative side and a more

organized side, so it was a combination of the two,” she said.

When Coli first got to SDSU, she didn’t know if she liked the marketing major.

But after she took her first upperdivision marketing class during the first semester of her junior year, that all changed and she became excited about her major.

In addition to her studies and her internship at Netskope, Coli has become involved in other ways, such as maintaining a spot in the Weber Honors College and being a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

She has also studied abroad three times, which she said was influential in building her career goals.

She studied abroad in Rome in December 2013, Beijing in June 2014 and Spain in December 2014.

Director of Lavin Center Programs Bernhard Schroeder taught Coli during her time in Rome.

"Studying entrepreneurship in Rome during winter break helped to get Allison out of her comfort zone and to embrace the idea that small business creation is a natural option when considering a career," Schroeder said.

Coli said although finding an internship was a long and painful process, it has played a big role in her career trajectory.

“I applied to over 100 places,” she said. “It's super tiring, frustrating, and draining applying for internships and getting rejected, but it's so worth it in the end.”

After she graduates from SDSU this spring, Coli looks to work at a tech startup in Silicon Valley near her hometown.

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#FILMSOCIETYSDSU

Film society members flourish

Film Society SDSU meets Tuesdays at 1:30 at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

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MADDY PERELLO STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ When San Diego State sophomore Christian Walsh discovered Film Society SDSU one year ago, he had no prior film experience. Like many incoming freshman, he was unsure of his major. But in just a year, he got accepted to the SDSU film program and worked on a feature film in Los Angeles and at Comedy Central.

He credits the program with giving him the skills and confidence to accomplish so much so quickly.

“Film Society got me on my first film set, and before that I had never touched a script before — I had never done anything,” Walsh said. “It was that first film set that gave me the confidence to get on bigger projects.

And then, by the end of my freshman year, I was leading senior thesis films.”

Film Society SDSU aims to connect creative individuals with opportunities to create. With the motto “where film meets family,” the

in their portfolios for their application to the film major. About half of student applicants are admitted each semester.

Walsh was accepted during his second semester.

“Most, if not all, of our members who applied last semester got in,” Walsh said. “We had 13 get in and about 30 to 40 are accepted every semester total. It’s definitely a big part of Film Society.”

Dues, which are $50, from all members pay for speakers and workshops. After the annual film festival, all members who participated in meetings and workshops throughout the year get the $50 handed back to them.

“We always want it to be free,” Walsh said. “We don’t want anybody to be excluded from the benefits of Film Society.”

Ultimately, Walsh, a Christopher Nolan fan, wants to write and direct feature films, especially dramas.

“I want to have an impact on the whole industry,” he said. “I understand

“ IT WAS THAT FIRST FILM SET THAT GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO GET ON BIGGER PROJECTS.”

club dedicates itself to linking filmlovers campus wide.

Members meet 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the bottom level of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

They hold workshops, meetings and speeches from guest speakers.

Film Society isn’t just for film students. The program welcomes everyone to learn about production, screenwriting, lighting and anything else members express interest in learning.

One of Film Society SDSU’s prominent goals is to build the necessary skills that pre-majors need

-Christian Walsh, film sophomore that’s a really grandiose dream, but if I end up in smaller roles, I’d still be really happy about that. I love this industry, and the more I work on it, the more I realize I don’t want to do anything else.”

This year, Walsh took on more of a leadership role in Film Society SDSU. He looks forward to help new students build skills and confidence in the industry.

“That’s really what the leaders last year did for me,” he said. “We’re giving back to younger classes, and that’s really how we’re going to better our school year after year.”

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#AZTECSTRAVEL

Fly around the globe with the DA KELLY HILLOCK EDITOR IN CHIEF ____________________________________

If music is the food of love, then travel is food for the soul. Welcome to The Daily Aztec’s annual study abroad special issue, where we take a trip across the globe within 16 pages.

San Diego State is a top school for students studying abroad, so let this issue serve as your guide. Inside this issue, you’ll find profiles on international students studying abroad here at SDSU (p. 12) and a look at some experiences Aztecs had while abroad (p. 9-10). We hope this issue inspires you. Happy traveling!

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Observations around the globe ANNA WALETZKO STAFF COLUMNIST ____________________________________ Prior to this summer, I’d never been abroad. I’d always dreamed of studying abroad, and this summer, vacationing with my family solidified that dream.

However, I had no idea what to expect, because the last time I’d been out of the country was to Mexico, in third grade, and back then you didn’t even need to have a passport. My biggest fear was that I would stand out as an American tourist. I saw a video a few weeks before leaving wherein Europeans were asked how they spot American tourists. Most of those interviewed said that Americans are usually more “jolly” or “plump.” Others said that simply

ITALY The first thing I noticed about Italians was the way they drink their coffee. In America, we get a cup of coffee and we carry it with us for an hour or two, sipping on it. In Italy, they walk into a shop, order espresso, chug it, and walk out. Done.

There are also lots of pickpockets in Italy. They resort to some interesting tactics. For instance, I was in Rome, standing in Piazza Navona, when all of a sudden I see a stroller rolling through the plaza on its own. My first thought was, “Oh no! An abandoned baby?” Until I realized that the baby had a strangely mature face. Then I realized that it wasn’t a baby — it was a grown man, who had put a curtain around the sides

(ITALIANS) WALK INTO A SHOP, ORDER ESPRESSO, CHUG IT AND WALK OUT. DONE. the way Americans dress makes them easy to spot. For example, most people don’t wear leggings. How was I going to survive?! But most of these things didn’t matter much once I was actually in Europe.

Leggings were the last things on my mind.

of the stroller to hide his body, and then cut a hole in the bottom of the stroller, and used a baby doll’s body and put it against his head, which was poking through the stroller. Of course, I wanted to take a picture with him, so I went over and he proceeded to make fake crying noises and breast-feeding motions at me. Later, someone told me that

typically people will get you to lean over the stroller like that and then try to reach into your purse. They didn’t get anything from me, but I’ve got to give them props for creativity.

Overall, Italy was beautiful — I even bought a “hot priest” calendar when visiting the Vatican.

FRANCE I’d been told that French people, specifically those in Paris, could be very stuck up. They weren’t all stuck up, but I definitely got that vibe from a few of them, although I’m sure they say the same thing about Americans. At one point my father asked a grocery store employee where the restroom was, she told him, and he replied, “merci,” in an attempt to speak French. However, the employee started mocking his American accent.

I have cousins who live in Paris, and I asked one of them, who is the same age as me, what they think of Americans.

She told me that most of her friends think that American girls go to Starbucks everyday wearing leggings and Ugg boots, and order Pumpkin Spiced Lattes.

Interesting. However, most of the French people seemed really eager to show us the beauty of their country.

But all in all, I ate so much bread in France. Seriously, I think I probably consumed at least one baguette a day.

My favorite part of France was taking a river cruise on the Seine at night, only to have a group of young men full frontal flash us from the side of the river. Talk about baguettes.

ENGLAND If good food is what you’re looking for, you probably aren’t going to find it here.

Although the fish and chips were good, they didn’t compare to the gelato in Italy or the bread in France. However, they did have great ale. Just walking the streets you notice that around 5 p.m. the fronts of pubs are suddenly crowded with young people, still dressed in their work clothes. Nearly every day after work, it seems, people gather at the pubs whether its with co-workers or friends, but they don’t go sit inside. The majority of the pubs have shelves on the outside walls so people just stand on the sidewalk and drink their ale. Pretty different from America where we sit at the bar. I was really hoping to run into Prince Harry or David Beckham while in the U.K., but I didn’t end up seeing them. Next time.

All in all, like I said, I didn’t really have much time to think about my leggings.

There were so many beautiful cultural and historical things I learned and places I saw. Six thousand pictures and so many great memories later — I can’t wait to study abroad and learn more.

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Aztecs Abroad: Thoughts from U.K. EMILY ALVARENGA CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________ Since I was a little girl, I’ve had a passion for a few things: elephants — which I have to admit has turned into an obsession — writing, which I am lucky enough to have started the path to a career with, and traveling, which is why I am writing this today.

The last two, writing and

traveling, are most important to me and really represent the hopes and dreams I have for my future. And they also just so happen to go hand-in-hand.

Studying abroad is the first chance I’ve had to really pursue my passion for traveling, and still, after it’s already in full swing, I couldn’t be more anxious about it all. Being able to explore a new place while still getting my classes done couldn’t have sounded more appealing. And

to top it off, I have the opportunity to learn journalism from a different perspective and entirely different culture, which will help me learn so much more about my major.

When I was deciding where I wanted to study, it was honestly a no-brainer.

Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, was my obvious choice and not just because “it’s England”. I wanted to study somewhere where I would be able to gain the most from my studies, while also being in a location where I would be able to explore as many places as possible. England had all these qualities, and many more, that made it the

Staff contributor Emily Alvarenga is currently spending this academic year abroad at the University of Herfordshire.

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perfect choice.

Now I’m finally here and studying at the University of Hertfordshire, just north of London, for the entire year.

Even though I have only been here for a little over a month now, I am amazed at how much I have gotten to experience so far. Every day is a new adventure and even though class isn’t necessarily my favorite part, I’m even enjoying that so far.

Looking back, the first couple weeks passed in a blur; getting settled wasn’t necessarily easy, but even so it was a blast. When you arrive, you’re immediately bombarded with how different England is ­— the left-side driving, the beautiful scenery, the always-changing weather and even the language.

You’d think that even with the accents, the British are easy to understand, but when I got to the U.K., it really felt as though they were speaking an entirely different language. It took a few days for me to stop asking everyone to repeat themselves, but now I’ve even gotten most of their slang down.

In the short time I’ve been here, I’ve already traveled to London, Cambridge, Manchester, and even Spain and France as well. You always hear that once you get to Europe, traveling is easy, and I definitely have found that the case so far. Public transportation is so simple to navigate, even in the countries that don’t speak English, and getting from place to place is a lot more affordable than I ever expected.

Each and every culture has been so diverse and made me realize just how much I still

have to learn. It’s incredible to see buildings and monuments older than a couple centuries and learning the history behind them. I’m not usually a fan of history, but I feel like European architecture has a way of changing your opinion on it.

Even school has been an adventure. I only started classes two weeks ago and I’ve already met so many people from so many different places. Surprisingly, I’m still interested in all my classes so far. Being able to compare the school systems and how my major is taught has been really interesting.

There is no better chance for me to be the best journalist I can be than by studying exactly that in a different country in addition to my own. I already know that this program will, without a doubt, give me a leg up on my fellow journalists as I try and start my career after graduation.

In the short time I’ve been abroad, I have stepped entirely out of my comfort zone and completely fallen in love.

Already, I have gained a new academic, career, and cultural perspective that I wouldn’t have found otherwise. I’m here for the entire year, but already know that it’s not going to be enough.

Taking this opportunity has given me the first incurable, little bite by the travel bug and I cannot wait to see what else it brings me.

Studying abroad has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my college career and I’d highly recommend it to anyone who’d listen.

#INTERNATIONALFOOD

International food caters to academics CAMI BUCKMAN STAFF WRITER ____________________________ Food is a common thing that all people enjoy, but depending where in the world a student on campus may be from, he or she brings a unique perspective on various foods and meals.

While Americans may think they have an accurate understanding of what Italian food may be, some disagree. Italian student and communications sophomore Fedi Vitali, who has been studying at San Diego State for two years, shared his insight on the subject.

“I feel like the carbs are different here and everything is too much,” he said. “Back in Italy, you can enjoy your meal for longer because it is lighter.”

While Olive Garden’s Five Cheese Ziti al Forno has a blend of five different Italian cheeses and marinara sauce, along with various meats and a layer of bread crumbs, his favorite type of pasta only includes the ingredients of

butter and sage.

Vitali may think that American food choices are unhealthy, but he did not deny his love for traditional American barbecue and mac n’ cheese.

Public health junior Sara Kidman studied abroad in Florence, Italy for six weeks this past summer.

She observed the same trend of fresh ingredients in Italian meals versus processed ingredients in American meals.

“We became fuller faster because our meals from restaurants and store-bought foods weren’t as loaded with salt and sugar to keep you craving more,” Kidman said.

She said her favorite food in Italy was pesto gnocchi.

Arthur Afanayong, an international economics and finance junior, has similar opinions on American food.

As a native citizen of France, he said people back home don’t usually count calories because French consumers can see where their food ingredients come from on all items.

A pasta dish in Italy differs greatly from a pasta dish in America.

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“I feel like whatever I eat in America is going to be bad for me because I don’t know where it comes from,” Afanayong said.

He believes the quality of food in France is very different than in U.S., including the reason that French fast food is more expensive.

However, he admires the creativity in unhealthy

American dishes.

“Americans are geniuses when it comes to wrapping everything in bacon, and I love that,” Afanayong said.

Finance junior James Ranon observed the high quality of food while studying abroad in Germany for one semester.

“While I was eating the food in Germany, I just felt more

intelligent and could think more clearly,” Ranon said.

Each of these students traveled to different regions of the world and tasted various flavors of culture, experience, and of course, food. Each student may have a different taste, but all of these individuals help to create a flavorful campus.

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#AZTECSABROAD

Programs make travel a priority MARISSA OCHOA STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ Studying abroad is an enriching component from which all students can benefit. However, contrary to popular belief, it isn’t a vacation.

It’s an opportunity for students to broaden his or her horizons and develop a different perspective on education.

San Diego State offers a plethora of degrees, and some actually require students to study abroad.

This requirement provides an avenue for travel that a student needs to substantiate their degree and be a competitive contender postgraduation.

A common misconception about studying abroad is its price and availability.

Students entering a certain major requiring a study abroad experience may feel burdened to shell out money for the requirement.

However, there’s a big difference between studying and immersing oneself in a certain major.

The Latin American major is one of several programs that require studying abroad. Director of the Center for Latin American Studies Ramona Pérez believes students should have a cultural connection

obtained through international programs.

“If you’re saying you have a degree in a specific region, and this isn’t ethnic studies, this is the actual expertise of that region, and you don’t have that study abroad experience, it’s kind of silly,” Pérez said.

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THERE’S QUITE A LOT TO GAIN FROM GOING ACROSS BORDERS.” department not only understands the importance of creating that bridge between cultures, but also understands that some students may not have the resources to study abroad.

The department offers a program that accommodates students with an abroad hybrid class in Mexico.

SDSU’s advantageous location, close to the Mexican border, means an international program is more readily accessible and doesn’t require students to fly somewhere.

Even if a student wasn’t studying a specific region, the main point of study abroad requirements is to create a collaborative process overseas and to promote student networking.

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LGBTQ+ climates abroad pose factors A.G. PRIEST STAFF COLUMNIST ____________________________________ Earlier this year I went on an amazing trip to Italy as an AP Art History student at my high school. I can recall many remarkable moments from that adventure, and I wish to supplement those memories with a semester abroad during my college years.

As a college freshman, I am bombarded with opportunities to study abroad. Yes, I want to travel abroad again. But there are a few

WHAT IS THE LGBTQ+ ENVIRONMENT LIKE IN THE COUNTRY THAT I AM CONSIDERING?

issues I must address, that I didn’t on my last trip. Before I do so, especially now as an open LGBTQ+ individual.

What is the LGBTQ+ climate like in the country that I am considering? Are crimes against community members common? What about the country’s laws? Will they recognize transgender identities? Can I be out comfortably?

program aims to do just that.

Homeland security isn’t just worrying about the well being and safety of the U.S. In order to better understand local, national and even global emergencies, experts look at different regions holistically. Studying abroad not only provides these students the opportunity to gain first hand

Is LGBTQ+ activism accepted in those areas? What’s the community like?

Does it even exist?

Yes, study abroad programs may have information on cost and classes, but what about safety and reaffirmation as an LGBTQ+ person?

Some of the unconventional study abroad programs are definitely cheaper and have scholarship money waiting for me if I so choose to use it, but is my LGBTQ+ identity protected in those host countries?

Countries without discrimination laws are a definite no-go. Although it may be ideal for costs and my major, I’m not keen to enter an area where I can be more vulnerable to violence due to my identity as a nonconforming gender individual.

Not only is the LGBTQ+ climate of the area crucial in my decision to travel, but the act of travelling itself is harrowing.

Going through security and receiving strange treatment when my appearance seemingly doesn’t match what is on my passport is a very real fear.

I’ve heard too many horror stories of invasive questions, inappropriate security procedures, and rude comments to feel safe while navigating an airport.

I have so many apprehensions about this topic, but, as of right now, they don’t outplay my desire to study ­ and in the future, I wish they abroad — don’t.

My only hope is to travel to a country where the law is on my side, and hope that the citizens and students there are, as well.

- Larry Verity, Asssociate Dean of College of Health and Human Services experience in such events, but it also allows a full submersion into a culture and the creation of a human beacon between countries in times of crises.

“There is a classic saying, ‘During a time of disaster is the wrong time to exchange business cards’ and so if you don’t know people, you really can’t properly respond in times like that,” Homeland Security graduate program Director Eric Frost said.

The College of Health and Human Services International Programs Coordinator Roxanne Riedel and

CHHS Associate Dean Larry Verity are also huge supporters of studying abroad.

“There are various opportunities, regardless of where you go where students can experience, observe and ask questions about the different countries they’re in,” Verity said. “Our students are oriented in a professional way toward health, health services as a profession. There’s quite a lot to gain from going across borders.”

Riedel’s plays a major role in the college by helping students find the right study abroad program.

The college as a whole has more than one major and Riedel helps students find a program that not only he or she will enjoy, but one that a student will gain the most experience and insight into a certain country.

These are only a few of the vast number of programs that require studying abroad, yet the same message still rings true for all.

When it comes to these majors (and several others), going abroad is a necessary component in solidifying a student’s knowledge in his or her field of study.

Travel can be enriching for all, but most especially students in programs such as these.

It is not only vital for these degrees, but it is the difference between a student being educated and a student being knowledgeable.

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#STUDYABROADOPTIONS

An Aztec’s 7 study abroad options CHRISTINE WHITMAN SENIOR STAFF WRITER ____________________________ A plethora of students are required to study abroad during their time at San Diego State, but choosing a program might not be the easiest task to complete.

According to the Office of International Programs at SDSU, 32 majors spread between five colleges are required to participate in a study abroad program. While many students may believe there’s only one type of study abroad program, there are actually seven.

AZTECS ABROAD Aztecs Abroad offers exchange programs for either a semester or an academic year to immerse students in another country’s culture.

This program permits students to study abroad but still pay SDSU tuition, taking out a portion of the financial guesswork. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to participate.

The Aztecs Abroad database allows students to search for a study abroad program with a

variety of filters. The database ensures students will find a program that meets their wants and needs.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Placement within certain countries through CSU International Programs may be major-specific, not giving students much leeway to personalize their study abroad experience. The programs are geared toward undergraduate students, but there are still some opportunities for graduate students to study abroad.

CSU International Programs require an entire academic year abroad. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required to participate.

Students pay listed CSU tuition and fees instead of SDSU tuition.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM Through ISEP, students have a wider range of flexibility in choosing programs. Students

can participate in study abroad programs for summer, a semester or an entire academic year.

An interesting feature of ISEP is the option for students to apply to 10 universities around the world with a single application.

Mirroring the CSU exchange program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required to participate in ISEP. Both the deadlines for fall and spring semesters have passed, but Tuesday, March 1, is the deadline for summer applications.

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS Through the College of Extended Studies, faculty members have the opportunity to lead a study abroad program with a group of selected students.

Faculty-led study abroad programs are only available for summer, winter and spring break. Unlike the other programs above, the required GPA varies by program within the College of Extended Studies.

Applications are due Sunday, Nov. 15, for the spring

program.

INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Independent programs allow students to study abroad yearround.

According to the International Student Center, independent programs provide the “widest variety of program offerings, but (are) more expensive than SDSU programs.”

As every part of the process is through a non-SDSU program provider, there’s no coordination with the university, resulting in higher fees.

The required GPA varies by program, and applications are due Sunday, Nov. 15, for the spring programs.

INTERNSHIP OR WORK ABROAD Through the International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences, students can choose to work abroad in more than 40 different countries.

AIESEC specializes in providing internships to students with specialization

in information technology, marketing, engineering and business administration.

Internships can last from three to 18 months, depending on the student.

To apply, students can fill out the application on the AIESEC website.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJORS International business majors are required to either study abroad or complete an internship before graduation.

According to the International Business Program website, the program integrates coursework in three areas: business administration, a foreign language, and regional or cultural studies.

International business majors that choose to study abroad must spend one semester in their selected region after completing the language requirement.

International business majors that choose an internship abroad must complete 250 hours within the country of their choice that speaks the language requirement completed by the student.

#COMMENTARY

Study abroad advice from transfer student LIZA STEPHANIAN STAFF COLUMNIST ____________________________ Last year, during the summer before I transferred to San Diego State, I had the absolute privilege of traveling with the Olive Tree Initiative to the lands of my ancestors: Turkey and Armenia.

We stopped in the Republic of Georgia in between because, as you might know, the borders between Turkey and Armenia are closed. The entire journey was two weeks long. It was the single most enriching

involved.

When I heard I was granted this amazing opportunity, it nearly brought tears to my eyes. Even though I’m 100 percent Armenian, this would be my first time ever in Armenia.

I returned from this program a different person.

All the beautiful places we visited, the people we spoke to, the tears I shed and the conversations that transpired transformed me.

I genuinely believe I wouldn’t be the person I am today had it not been for

I RETURNED FROM THIS PROGRAM A DIFFERENT PERSON. experience of my life.

I was among an intellectual group of students with open minds and an eagerness to learn. We had been studying the history and current relations between Turkey and Armenia for the entire semester.

The application to be considered to attend the trip was no simple process.

Answering a series of questions in essay format, providing two letters of recommendation and an in-person interview were

that experience abroad. It’s indescribable and really, a unique kind of journey that I don’t think I’ll ever experience again. Even if the opportunity presented itself, and I was to go through it all over again, it would be different.

The impressionable cohort of students and faculty I traveled with contributed to creating the unforgettable memories that will forever resonate within me.

The Olive Tree Initiative was founded in 2007 at UC Irvine.

It started out with a group of

individuals who felt divided about the conflict in Israel and Palestine.

Long story short, this organization flourished and spread to many other campuses, primarily throughout California and in recent years, SDSU. It wasn’t until some years later when the Turkey-Armenia chapter was introduced. This chapter isn’t as widespread yet, but I’m so thankful the chapter at UCI invited me in when I was a community college student at Orange Coast College.

I am currently in the Israel-Palestine chapter here at SDSU. Last summer, I submitted an application to attend the trip. Unfortunately, we hadn’t raised enough funds to cover the cost of the threeweek journey in Washington D.C., New York, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.

However, the director of the program reached out to me and said they could be of financial assistance. When I landed a significant job opportunity at KPBS, I decided to stay.

A word of advice: Do all the fun, extracurricular, life-changing, or as OTI puts it — “experiential learning” — during your freshman and sophomore years.

For transfer students like myself, look for opportunities

Staff columnist Liza Stephanian traveled to Turkey and Armenia last summer.

COURTESY OF LIZA STEPHANIAN

while you’re in community college.

At the latest, plan your study abroad for the summer after your junior year. After that, your priorities may shift, much like mine have.

One of the biggest mistakes I made was carrying the notion that community college students don’t study abroad. All I can say is, just do it. Spending your summers working at a dead-end job and binge-watching Netflix are of little to no benefit to you.

Netflix can wait.

I wish I could say I’ll be going to Israel and Palestine next summer.

It’s hard for me to come to terms with the idea that I may never be able to go on the trip.

I have three more semesters left before I graduate and my priorities are currently internship-oriented. At the moment, building my career and my resume comes first.

It was a sheer blessing to be able to travel with OTI to Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia once, and maybe, that’s all she wrote.

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OCT. 21 - 27, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • EDITOR@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#CHILEEARTHQUAKE

Chile earthquake hits two Aztecs KEN PRIEST CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________________ Visiting a foreign country for the first time with a different language and culture can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

There are many things to consider when preparing to study abroad.

Preparation may come in the form of brushing up on the local language or researching the dos and don’ts of the local culture.

Preparing for a natural disaster, on the other hand, might not be something someone even considers before leaving the country.

An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on Sept. 17 at 7:54 p.m. and two San Diego State students, studying abroad at

the University of Valparaiso in Vino Del Mar, Chile, experienced it first-hand.

SDSU senior Travis Leseth and international business major Giuseppe Marzola live in Vino Del Mar and were eating dinner by the beach when the earthquake started.

While they both experienced earthquakes previously in Chile and California, this was by far the most severe.

“It felt like we were on a boat, everything (in the restaurant) was rocking back and forth,” Marzola said.

Natural disasters are terrifying on their own, but being in a place where Spanish is the official language made things more concerning because neither Leseth nor Marzola speak Spanish.

After the initial quake subsided, government officials came to the beach

with megaphones and began making announcements in Spanish. A local resident eventually approached the two and explained to them in English they needed to evacuate the beach immediately because of a potential tsunami.

Chile lies in the “Ring of Fire’” where the most earthquakes occur on the planet. Leseth said the Chilean people are very used to earthquakes and tsunamis and the government was wellprepared.

“They have really strict building codes, and there was not much damage (in the city) where I’m staying,” Leseth said.

Evacuation instructions are placed on street signs in many cities.

The earthquake lasted for several minutes, and the two knew it was serious

because of the way the locals reacted.

“People started scrambling ... it wasn’t a panic, but people were really worried about a tsunami,” Leseth said.

While there was significant traffic on the roads in the hours after, normalcy in Vino Del Mar resumed after no signs of a tsunami arrived.

“Just a few hours later, people were outside walking their dogs,” Marzola said.

Smaller earthquakes continued in the weeks following the big 8.3, and while both Leseth and Marzola felt safe, they discussed amongst themselves the idea of coming home early.

Ultimately, despite their parents being extremely worried, the two decided to stay in Chile for the rest of the semester in order to finish their study abroad program.

#FOREIGNSTUDENTS

Foreign students’ take on U.S. college life NICOLE SAZEGAR STAFF WRITER ____________________________________ American high school seniors spend a year choosing the perfect college to attend.

They consider education quality, professors, classes and location for their decision. Other factors, such as parties, Greek life and social life, play a part, as well.

In Germany, Australia and England, however, students have it different.

SDSU students from each respective country said people tend to choose the school best fit for their majors, usually in their hometown, and they don’t give too much thought to social life.

ANJA KOELLEN Social work senior Anja Koellen attends Fachhochschule Münster in German and Münster University of Applied Science in English in Münster, Germany.

Her university does not have dorms or hold school or sport events.

In Germany, students do not need to take general education classes, so they finish their degree in three years as opposed to four, she said.

Her classes only require a final exam and a paper.

Koellen finds it strange the professors at SDSU are not paid well, compared to the professors in Germany, which she believes contributes to the quality of the education.

Though she appreciates the school spirit evident on campus, she believes SDSU still has room for improvement.

“The school is spending so much money on things that aren’t necessary,” Koellen said. “It should try to find a way to give students a chance to have less debt by the time they leave.”

LAURA HOGAN Psychology junior Laura Hogan attends Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia.

Like Koellen’s school back in Germany, Hogan’s classes only require a final exam and two major assessments.

Her classes are either lectures or tutorials.

The lectures are discussion classes of only 15 students and the tutorials are lecture classes with over 200 students.

Hogan believes the smaller class sizes and few assignments in Australian universities are more advantageous for students, as opposed to the multiple homework assignments and midterms in U.S. universities.

“My professors back home are a lot more strict on assignments, which forces me to try harder,” Hogan said.

“The information tends to stick with me more when I have a big lab report.

The class sizes here make it hard to succeed because I feel like, if you’re struggling, you can easily slip through the cracks.”

Hogan also said the studentprofessor interaction back home is less formal, thus it’s easier to approach professors.

“I would call my professor by his or her first name back home,” Hogan said. “I would more likely email a professor back home than here.”

While Hogan felt a culture shock when she started school here, the sense of community at SDSU made her feel welcome.

“I like the sense of community,” Hogan said. “I like the friendliness. I like how people get involved.”

KIRAN NAGRA Psychology sophomore Kiran Nagra attends a university in Birmingham, England.

Her education in England doesn’t differ much from the education Koellen and Hogan are obtaining at their schools.

Nagra said her classes focus more on writing assignments, short presentations or group work and exams.

The required work varies depending on the major, she said.

While Hogan and Koellen believe the required homework assignments and midterms can be detrimental to a student’s education, Nagra said this type of curriculum is beneficial.

“I like the way there is a lot to go toward your grade, meaning there is less pressure when taking your finals,” Nagra said.

Because the legal drinking age is 18 in England, school events focus more

on alcohol, which Nagra said is the main difference in social life between her school and SDSU. Because her school’s student union plans parties, students have more opportunities to socialize.

Nagra enjoys being able to go to

the beach, attend football games and go to college parties, which are all opportunities she can’t do year-round back home.

These students offer insight into international college experiences and perspective on American education.

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OCT. 21 - 27, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: KELLY HILLOCK • EDITOR@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#AZTECSABROAD

Aztecs Abroad: Tension in Israel

International security and conflict resolution and Islamic and Arabic studies major Ripley Hunter spent one semester abroad in Haifa, Israel.

COURTESY OF RIPLEY HUNTER

TORI HAHN CONTRIBUTOR ____________________________ Studying abroad in Israel is like studying abroad in any other country — other than the nation’s struggle over borders, recognition, international security and control over Jerusalem.

Besides this, daily life continues as usual in Israel.

At least that’s what San Diego State student Ripley Hunter said after spending five months in the northern Israeli town of Haifa.

Hunter recalls the

inexplicable atmosphere that overwhelmed the Middle Eastern country.

“Whereas on the surface it mostly felt and looked almost like any Western European country, deep down you could sense an uneasy tension that pervaded daily life there,” he said.

Egypt was coming off its second revolution and Syria was entering its third year of civil war.

Hunter was living in Israel amidst the chaotic aftermath of the Arab Spring, a time characterized by revolutionary protests and riots across the

Arab World.

He observed young soldiers walking the streets with rifles strapped to their backs while the locals looked on.

They either didn’t have time to notice or had grown used to it.

While other students picnicked under the Eiffel Tower and rode in doubledecker buses, Hunter evacuated to concretereinforced locations as rocket sirens blared.

“Every so often you'd hear of rocket or mortar attacks, violent protests in the West Bank or Jerusalem, or even

random terror stabbings in Tel Aviv,” he said.

It’s not exactly the typical study abroad experience.

Hunter, who stands out in any crowd with his red hair and fair skin, said he didn’t feel any hostility or negative attention as an American.

A double major in International Security and Conflict Resolution and Islamic and Arabic Studies naturally attracted Hunter to the Middle East.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict posed an academically relevant topic to study, while the rich culture allowed him to

practice his Arabic.

Although Israel’s stigma as a precarious Middle Eastern country might prevent some visitors, Hunter stresses how surprisingly safe he felt during most of his time there.

Hunter encourages those who might be interested in traveling or studying in Israel and urges them to visit the West Bank. For Hunter, Israel was the perfect place to study abroad.

“Israel is an amazing country with an unbeatable combination of incredible historical sites and raging nightlife in a small area.”

#INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

Turkish student finds home on the Mesa JIMMY JANSZEN STAFF COLUMNIST ____________________________ San Diego State is an incredibly diverse campus.

The school was even ranked No. 18 in the nation for campus diversity, according to U.S. News & World Report.

With students from so many different backgrounds at SDSU, it’s no surprise that international students feel comfortable at such a culturally diverse university.

Aerospace and civil engineer sophomore Burak Atak now feels at home at SDSU since coming from his native country of Turkey.

“I love the weather here, and I knew I wanted to be in San Diego,” Atak said. “I never get homesick anymore. I haven’t even been back home in over a year.”

Shortly after arriving at

SDSU in 2014, Atak was quickly drawn to Greek life due to its large social network.

“I adjusted pretty well,” he said. “I found my peers through my fraternity who really want to be successful in life, while also still wanting to have fun in college.”

During his time in San Diego, Atak has thoroughly embraced Southern California culture. In his attire of choice, a tank top and shorts, he enjoys the sun more than many native San Diegans and goes to the beach whenever he can find the time.

When he’s not soaking up rays or hanging out with his fraternity brothers, Atak can be found studying.

“School’s hard especially with my two majors, but I’ve managed my time well,” Atak said. “Initially, I thought I might fail some of my classes.

I expected to have a really

hard time with engineering classes, but I’ve done well so far.”

Adjusting to SDSU and U.S. culture has come easily for Atak, but it there is a stark difference between the countries. Atak said that religion is one of the main societal differences.

“Turkey is a Muslim country and the U.S. is a Christian country,” he said. “Different holidays are celebrated in each country. For example, over in Turkey, we don’t celebrate Christmas.”

The differences are not just cultural, they’re also geopolitical. Turkey is at the center of the largest European migration since World War II. Because Atak’s home country borders Syria, many millions of refugees have been displaced in Turkey. There are currently over 2 million Syrians that have taken refuge

in the country and 1 million who have sought asylum since the beginning of the crisis, according to UNHCR. The situation has caused a lot of political controversy about whether other European countries should provide asylum to them. Atak believes that Turkey is noble for allowing refugees to seek asylum there.

“The refugees have no other choice than to leave Syria,” he said. “They are escaping a war. I feel like Turkey is doing the right thing because a lot of other Middle Eastern countries won’t open up their borders.”

A common goal among the Syrian refugees is to travel farther west into countries such as Germany or the U.K., but many European countries aren’t so quick to accept the influx of refugees.

Countries such as Spain and

Poland have been severely resistant to accepting asylum seekers.

“The countries that don’t open their borders are not standing up for human rights,” Atak said. “Turkey is doing what is morally and ethically right.”

Doing the right thing and enjoying life is how Atak lives day to day.

From being in a fraternity to taking on a double major, he has learned a lot from what SDSU has to offer.

Atak aspires to work as a civil or aerospace engineer after he graduates and would prefer to work in the United States.

But, he is in no rush to leave SDSU. “The best thing I have learned at SDSU so far has been: Be the greatest version of yourself,” Atak said. “My fraternity taught me that one.”

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OCT. 21 - 27, 2015 • THE DAILY AZTEC EDITOR: MATTHEW BAIN • ME@THEDAILYAZTEC.COM

#COMMENTARY

Students advise for longer trips MADDY PERELLO STAFF COLUMNIST ____________________________ San Diego State’s Study Abroad Office is “committed to building a global learning community … (and) preparing students for an increasingly globally interconnected future,” according to their website.

To me, studying abroad is all about being immersed in an unfamiliar culture with the hopes of bringing new

perspectives and awareness back home.

I asked a couple study abroad veterans if they felt like their time abroad was long enough to do so.

SUMMER STINT ABROAD Devina Sakaria, an English junior, studied abroad in Spain for about a month.

The program consisted of one class taught in English by professors from SDSU. In addition, the students helped out at a bilingual, semi-private K-12 school.

“The only thing is I would have liked to study in a university in Spain,” she said. “I thought we would study at the University of Granada or something, and then go to the K-12 school later, but we had our class in the K-12 school too.”

She did say condensing a class into just four weeks was hectic and a little stressful.

“I would have liked to have gone for a semester, only because it felt a little rushed,” Sakaria said. “I didn’t feel like I had enough time. I

can’t wait to go back.”

The students on the trip stayed in dorms with Spanish students, Sakaria said really made her feel immersed in Spanish culture.

“We had meals together every day of the week, went to events together, and went out at night,”

“IT GIVES YOU A MORE HOLISTIC VIEW OF THE WORLD ...”

- Trevor Auldridge, senior sociology major she said.

I asked whether she felt like she spoke more English or Spanish while she was there.

“I had to make a conscious effort to speak Spanish, because a lot of people there speak English,” she said. “It was fun.

My friends and I went back and forth in English and Spanish, and we understood each other pretty well.”

Overall, Sakaria said she would definitely recommend the experience. The only thing she would have liked better is more time there.

FULL SEMESTER ABROAD

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19 Watched warily 20 One with a stable job?

21 Like dotted musical notes 23 Cellphone accessories 26 Body work, briefly 27 Result of a Czech checkup?

33 Catches some

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39 Dessert pancake 41 Part of USDA: Abbr.

42 Spirited diversions 43 Febreze targets 44 It’s on the house 46 Not as pricey 47 North African dieter’s light fare?

50 Originally called 51 Jackhammer sound 56 Malady 61 Thrill to pieces 62 Bibliog. catchall 63 South Korean sailors?

Trevor Auldridge, a sociology senior spent fall 2014 semester in Valparaiso, Chile.

He studied through the International Student Exchange Program for four months at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, taking two classes in English and two in

Spanish.

“I was looking for a hybrid program,” he said. “I also did 100 hours of teaching English, which really helped immerse me with Chilean students.”

Auldridge said he spoke more English than Spanish in Chile, but listened to more Spanish.

“I had to make a conscious effort to speak Spanish,” he said.

“There’s people from a lot of countries in Chile, and it seems like people use English as the base language.”

During his four months in Chile, Auldridge lived with a host family.

“Being in a host family made

me recognize that the U.S. and Chile really clash,” he said. “A lot of Chilean culture is based around U.S. culture. My host family watched ‘Two and a Half Men.’ And being in a host family made it a lot easier to experience traditional Chilean culture as well.”

When asked if he would recommend studying abroad, Auldridge said, “Yes absolutely.

One of the benefits is you get to see the world through new people’s eyes. It helps you decide how you feel and helps you find yourself. It gives you a more holistic view of the world in general.”

Whether it’s four weeks or four months, studying abroad at SDSU is an amazing experience, and every student should take advantage of the opportunity.

Both Sakaria and Auldridge said it’s beneficial to study abroad for at least a semester in order to be really immersed in a new place, language and culture.

Doing so makes students better rounded and openminded when they enter the world after school.

And in the words of the great Augustine the Hippo, “The world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY (10/21/15) - Think about what you want for yourself and the world this year. Make long-term plans, and set wheels in motion. Speak out. Grow your audiences for results.

Professional opportunities over spring lead to personal development. Sort, organize and prepare for an autumn work surge. Involve your heart.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - Pass along what you're learning.

Friends are a big help over the next few days. Celebrate your accomplishments together. It pays to recycle. You're exceptionally quick and charming now.

Team projects go well. Cooperate.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 9 - Prepare for inspections. Career opportunities arise today and tomorrow, and someone important is watching your work. This phase is good for decisions.

Accept more responsibility and gain authority. You can do this.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Chart your itinerary. Travel compels, but could get complex today and tomorrow. Plan for the future. Budget to make reservations and buy tickets.

Communication flows. Investigate possibilities. Don't rely on an unstable source. Keep your own score.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is an 8 - Focus on work and study priorities. Get strategic with your time, rather than moving impulsively. Use brains instead of brawn. Study the secret system. Keep your wits about you. Ask for more and get it.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 9 - A project is coming straight at you. Let a strong leader take charge. Listen and learn. Line up recruits to help. Someone is pleased to share the load. It could get romantic. Share your thoughts and dreams.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Get a lot done today and tomorrow.

Work matters are on the front burner now. Do the homework. Devise a travel plan with a partner or friend. Handle details. Rely on someone you can trust.

Venture father.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 - Romance blossoms for the next few days, but there may be complications.

Friends help you understand. Enjoy the game, without expensive risks. Relax, and talk about what you would love to do. Enjoy time with loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - The gentle approach works best now. Nurture your home and family over the next few days. Friends help find solutions. Find clever ways to re-purpose unwanted stuff. You can get what you need without spending much.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - Your powers of concentration and creativity flower today and tomorrow. Use this opportunity to discuss plans. Study, research and present your discoveries. Share ideas for solutions. Fuss with details. Don't get your hopes up. Edit to suit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - There's money coming in, and you can afford to invest some at home.

Beauty need not be the most expensive choice. Consult a friend whose expertise comes in useful. The action is behind the scenes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - You're in the groove today and tomorrow. Heart and mind are in sync.

You're making money, and growing stronger. Humbly keep things simple.

Read poetry for inspiration. Beautify your presentation. Buy yourself a treat.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - Slow down and contemplate your next move. Private introspection bears fruit today and tomorrow. Dream about a positive change you'd like.

Imagine how it could be. Balance intense concentration with relaxation. The money's available. Use your talents.