10-22-2012

THE NEWSPAPER OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1913 VOLUME 99, ISSUE 32

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012

SDSU upsets Nevada in overtime

football

Hilal Haider Staff Writer

The San Diego State football team entered Saturday’s game against the University of Nevada. Reno ready to show the nation and the Mountain West Conference its previous two blowout victories in the last two weeks were not flukes.

The Aztecs needed all the momentum they could to get going in this matchup against the 6-1 Nevada Wolf Pack. With the Aztecs standing at an overall record of 4-3 going into Saturday’s game, the upcoming games become significant toward achieving a winning record and securing a third consecutive bowl game appearance. Arguably against its toughest opponents of the season, the Aztecs inched out a 39-38 victory against Nevada and found a new hero in the process. With the win, SDSU improved to 5-3 on the season and 3-1 in conference play, while Nevada fell to 6-2 on the year and 3-1 in the conference standings. The win was the Aztecs’ first on the road this season.

Both defenses started off strong, as the Wolf Pack struck first midway through the first quarter with a field goal to jump out to an early 3-0 lead.

On the Aztecs’ second drive of the game, senior quarterback Ryan Katz rolled right and was tackled, injuring his left ankle on the play. Katz was carted off the field and did not return, making way for sophomore backup quar-

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Running back, Walter Kazee helped the Aztecs defeat University of Nevada football 39-38 in overtime.

terback Adam Dingwell on his 21st birthday. Dingwell led the Aztecs on two scoring drives to take a 6-3 lead, thanks to field goals by senior kicker Chance Marden.

In the closing moments of the first half, Nevada quarterback

Cody Fajardo led the Wolf Pack down the field with only 90 seconds left before halftime. Fajardo sealed the 10-play scoring drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver Aaron Bradley. The Aztecs ended the first half trailing Nevada by a score of 10-6.

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The second half started interestingly, as scoring began to pick up. Nevada marched down the field for another score halfway through the third quarter, this time Fajardo finding the end zone FOOTBALL continued on page 6

Aztecs learn how to detect Cultural orgs silently protest A.S. restructuring breast cancer early on campus

campus

paige nelson , photo editor

Executive Assistant of HALO Healthcare, Inc. Barbara Maxwell teaches students about breast cancer prevention screening. Aztecs wore pink in solidarity against cancer. christopher b . keller , staff photographer

A cultural org representative sits in silence with red tape across his mouth during the A.S. meeting last Wednesday. The restructuring was passed with 27 votes.

Arturo Garcia Staff Writer

Student members of San Diego State cultural organizations and the Residence Hall Association demonstrated against Associated Students’ governmental restructure at last week’s A.S. Council meeting by wearing red duct tape on top of their mouths.

“No one on here wants to silence anybody,” A.S. Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Channelle McNutt said. “We need to find a more cohesive way for our organization and for our commu-

nity to collaborate. The fact that I have people here that have tapes on their mouths breaks my heart.”

During the assembly, the A.S. Council approved a proposed model for its governmental restructure through a majority vote—eliminating individual votes for cultural organizations.

“Their vote is being removed and there is no sugarcoating that,” former member of the restructuring committee Cord Claffey said.

The current structure allows culRESTRUCTURE continued on page 2

Ana Ceballos Assistant News Editor

On Oct. 18, San Diego State became the first university affiliated with an event promoting prevention and early detection of breast cancer.

Think Pink @ SDSU took place inside the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, with about 15 booths that informed attendees about different breast cancer prevention measures. This was the first event organized by the Helen Knoll Foundation.

The guest of honor was SDSU graduate student and Olympic gold medalist Keshia Baker. Baker, who is part of a joint master’s degree

program in social work and public health, spoke about how cancer affected her. She lost her aunt two months ago to breast cancer. She also mentioned the breast cancer history that runs in her best friend’s family.

As Baker spoke about the pain of losing a loved one to cancer, she managed to lighten up the room by showing event goers her Olympic gold medal. She also spoke about meeting President Barack Obama last month.

“I don’t think he remembers me even if it was the fourth time,” Baker said. “But it was definitely an THINKPINK continued on page 2

When Channelle McNutt was named San Diego State’s 2012 homecoming queen, it seemed as if she won a million dollars.

“I was speechless and still am. I was in shock, happy, humble and proud. You can tell by the jumps I did that I was overly excited,” the Associated Students Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer said.

McNutt is known throughout campus because of various leadership roles she has held since she began studying at SDSU in 2009. She was the A.S. Diversity Commissioner for two years, the Afrikan Student Union President last year and a peer leadership consultant.

“I love everything I do and try to build relationships with all people and communities,” McNutt said.

McNutt’s dedication to the university throughout the past four years was not easily overlooked.

As McNutt was crowned homecoming queen, A.S. Vice President of External Affairs Tom Rivera was named king.

“They could not have crowned a better king,” McNutt said. “He’s my best friend and we have been a duo since our first year.”

McNutt was nominated for homecoming queen by ASU, the first campus organization she became involved in and a group that has supported her throughout her college career.

McNutt said she feels prepared to tackle the challenges that lie in front of her because of her experiences at SDSU. “This community at SDSU has inspired me as a leader, strengthened me as a woman of color and empowered me as a young professional,” McNutt said.

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experience.”

After the guest appearance, attendees wearing pink in support of the event were encouraged to participate in the Think Pink Spirit Competition, which rewarded coupons for free pedicures and spa days to the winners.

Laura Knoll, member of the foundation and daughter of the woman honored, stressed the importance to sign up for one of the 90 available breast thermography screenings.

Knoll said the screening has more than a $300 value.

“I am so happy we got these free vouchers. We are saving $300 for something that can only benefit us,” psychology junior Samantha Martinez said. “I have a history of cancer in my family, so I have actually been trying to look at options to prevent getting cancer.”

One of the foundation’s main goals is to subsidize screenings for young women. Most of the available screenings range from $30 $500.

“The money in the foundation goes to the individuals,” Knoll said.

“Only $50 can save someone’s life and we want to give them the opportunity for early detection.”

Prevention methods stressed

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tural organizations to sit on council, giving each sitting representative one vote. The approved restructure model, which will be implemented once it is finished, combines the cultural representation in A.S. into what the restructuring committee called the Student Diversity Commission.

“There are so many concerns,” Association of Chicana Activists representative Janel Martinez said. “I’m just worried. How is it that we are voting on this and there are so many things that could be fixed before voting?”

With the new structure, the cultural organizations represented on A.S. will share one representative seat on council, with one counting vote for all.

Claffey explained the shift in power is meant to prevent multiple representations.

“Every student is represented by their College Council,” Claffey said. “A student who belongs to a

during the event included drinking water with a PH level of 8.0 or higher because cancer cannot survive at that level. The importance of a healthy diet abundant in green foods and daily exercise were also highlighted throughout the event.

On the medical realm, the HALO breast pap test, which detects abnormal cells years before they become larger, was introduced as an option to young women who are not old enough for a mammogram or have a family history of breast cancer.

The self-exam was also given as a free option, which can be done at any time. Knoll said even though the self-exam is available to anyone free of cost and is very effective, it is difficult to use it as a preventative option because in order to feel a lump while doing the breast exam you have to already have a somewhat large tumor.

At the end of the event, close to when all of the free screenings were given away, attendees left enthusiastic and more knowledgeable than when they arrived two hours prior.

“First of all, the screening is free and it is something so simple you can do and it might just save your life,” biology senior Lizette Guzman-Zaragoza said. “I am glad I came.” represented organization on A.S. Council is being represented twice.”

In the current and in the proposed structure, each college council receives one representative and the representative’s vote based on the number of students enrolled in the college.

For example, the College of Business Administration serves approximately 4,000 students and is therefore represented by three council members and holds three votes. Claffey said for every 1,500 students, a representative is added.

Student representatives were able to voice their opinion during the public meeting.

“I ask the representative of the College of Science ‘Are you ready to represent me as an African-American woman?’” psychology senior and former RHS representative Jasmine Henderson said during the meeting.

After comments from members of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan, Andres Bonifacio Sa-

Music brings conflicts to rest

campus

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Award-winning musician, Yale Strom, holds his violin under his chin. Strom and other performers held a concert at SDSU last week called “Songs of Sarajevo.”

Ilgin Karlidag Staff Writer

The Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State presented a musical event on Oct. 17 called , “The Songs of Sarajevo: Music of the Jews, Muslims and Christians,” showing music has the power to connect people despite religious and cultural differences.

The concert was the closing

mahan and RHA pledging for council members to reconsider their stance, A.S. executives and other council members encouraged the demonstrators to run for the multiple seats available in the College Councils.

“I, in my three years here, have never been more offended,” former Professional Studies and Fine Arts college representative Kristin Sword said. “The fact that people feel like their culture and their organizations are something that can’t be shared with my campus culture makes me sad.”

Restructuring was passed with 27 votes, seven oppositions and three abstaining.

Reasoning for restructure, which is posted online on the A.S. website, says the new model will make the council more efficient.

“Everything will ultimately depend on the people,” Claffey said.

“If they’re good, it’ll work.”

event for the five-day symposium, “Survival in Sarajevo: Jews, Muslims, and Christians Working Together During the Bosnian War.” The event displayed the 1992-1996 siege of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital, during which Sarajevans – Jews, Muslims and Christians – helped each other survive because access to food supplies, water and electricity had been cut off.

Award-winning violinist and author Yale Strom and other musicians performed held the concert with other performers, playing Jewish, Roma, Turkish and Serbian tunes, with many other pieces sung in Romani and Ladino, a Jewish language with Spanish origins.

“The beauty of Sarajevo is bringing all these people together and showing how music for all these various minorities really was their common language,” Strom said.

During the siege, a group of Holocaust survivors created a Jewish humanitarian aid group called La Benevolencija, which brought together Jews, Muslims, Serbian Orthodox and Catholic Croats in their mutual struggle to survive, not concerned about their ethnic differences.

“We can have differences but we have to find another way to have dialogue and understand our differences rather than resorting to a fighting force, which ultimately results in killing and murder,” Strom said.

Strom, who is Jewish and has family in Israel, said he is familiar with the great difficulties facing Israeli Jews and Palestinians and that music is a good instrument to help people turn away from violence and build something positive.

“I think that music really can be a portal into how we should treat all humanity,” he said.

Strom cited orchestras in Israel, which have been created with both Palestinians and Jews performing in them.

“In an orchestra, one can’t say, ‘It’s my way or the highway.’ You have to work as a team or the composition breaks down,” Strom said. “In society, we need to work together as a community.”

Strom said he hopes the music from the event will stay in the audience’s memory, as a reminder of this culture in Sarajevo.

“Everyone can do music because everyone has a voice,” Strom said. “Everyone has a rhythm – their heart and their lungs, if you didn’t then you’d die, so music to me is the most natural thing.”

Final beam “tops off”

antonio zaragoza , editor in chief

A.S. Executives Tom Rivera and Channelle McNutt sign the final beam that was placed on top of the Aztec Student Union. The building will be finished in Fall 2013.

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A crowd of students, staff, community members and construction workers cheered as the final beam of the San Diego State Aztec Student Union was lowered into place at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Oct. 18 during the building’s “topping off” ceremony.

The beam, covered in signatures from Associated Students Council members, also carried an American flag and a tree, symbolizing the message “life goes on.”

A.S. President Rob O’Keefe noted the rapid progress of the vertical construction after transitioning from the underground and foundational stages at the end of the summer.

“Just a few months ago, two months ago in fact, it was dirt and mostly concrete that was in the area behind us,” O’Keefe said, gesturing toward the building.

The Aztec Student Union, approved to replace the former Aztec Center in 2010, is on track to open in Fall 2013. Sundt Construction Inc. project manager Jamie Frye said the new building will include crushed concrete from the remains of Aztec Center.

“If you ask me, the Aztec Center is

living a more fruitful life now and in the future than it ever would have otherwise,” Frye said, as the audience clapped in agreement.

SDSU communication and political science senior Marc Marconi watched in excitement as he waited for the beam.

Marconi said he is especially interested in using the Commuter Center that will be part of the new building.

“I never really used the old (Aztec Center) very much and to be honest, I wasn’t a big fan of it, so I’m excited to see what this building will look like,” Marconi said.

The Aztec Student Union, which will be about twice the size of its predecessor, will be the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinumcertified student union in the California State University system.

SDSU President Elliot Hirshman commended the student body, especially the A.S. councilmembers, for promoting the project.

“This is going to be like the living room for the entire campus,” Hirshman said, referring to part of O’Keefe’s opening speech. “It’s going to be the center of student life for decades and generations to come.”

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The Love Guru solves relationship conundrums

love

& relationships

Melancholy on the Mesa: “My girlfriend has a great personality, but sometimes it seems like she is flirting. She says that she isn’t, but it still bothers me and causes issues between us. What should I do?”

The Love Guru Staff Columnist

Love Guru: This is a delicate situation. You don’t want to seem jealous or insecure, but at the same time it’s important to communicate the way you feel to your girlfriend.

First you should decide if you want to stay in the relationship. She may be a flirt by nature and this aspect of her personality probably will not change. If this is too much for you to handle, get out of the relationship. If you decide to tough it out, there may be another reason she flirts. Maybe she wants you to amp up your level of affection towards her. Take her out on the town for a romantic evening and make sure she knows how special she is to you. She may flirt less if she gets the attention she needs from you. If you’re still uncomfortable with the flirting, let her know how

it makes you feel. Point out the fact that she may not realize she is being flirtatious, but you notice it. Keeping the emphasis on how it makes you feel instead of attacking her for what she’s doing will send a clearer message and make her feel more comfortable about the conversation.

Awkward Aztec: “I’ve gone on a few dates with this girl that I think I like a lot and I can definitely say I am either clueless or she is sending me mixed signals. I initiate contact and date planning, and she seems to welcome my efforts even if sometimes it doesn’t work out for scheduling or other reasons. What confuses and bums me out is that when it does work out and are on a date, she turns into a different person. She seems to be so uncomfortable being there or just seems standoffish. To be fair, I’m not the smoothest “MoFo” in

the land and I’m sure she’s getting some awkwardness from me too. Is it a dating “don’t” to be completely upfront and say, ‘Hey look, I really like you, do you feel the same way?’

I honestly feel like I hit a road block and don’t know how to advance this relationship.”

The Love Guru: When in doubt, the direct approach is always best.

It seems like there is a lot of uncertainty in the interactions you have. Taking charge of the situation shows you know what you want and women will appreciate that. On another note, it’s OK if you’re not “the smoothest MoFo” out there. If things get awkward sometimes, that’s fine. Showing you’re an imperfect human and not a womanizing Lothario makes you relatable. You obviously have a sense of humor about it and you should use it when the two of you go out.

As Alex Hitchens beautifully stated, “She may not want the whole truth, but she does want to see the real you.”

unexpectedly. He and I want to remain friends, but I’m worried that it’ll be too hard not to be affectionate with him or not see him as much as before. It would also kill me to see him with a new girl. But, I can’t imagine losing someone that I’ve been so close to. What should I do?”

Case of the Ex: “My boyfriend of a year just broke up with me

The Love Guru: Breakups are always hard, especially if you love

that person. But you have to give yourself time to heal before you can jump back into being friends.

Your ex-boyfriend’s feelings should never be more important than your own. Give him some distance and let him see what he’s missing. If you move into the friend zone too quickly, you run the risk of getting into those old familiar habits.

And before you know it, he’s getting all the perks of having you, without actually having to claim you as his girlfriend. As for seeing him with another girl, don’t be afraid to embrace your own sex appeal and flirt with a new guy and date other people. If you’re worried you won’t be able to have a platonic relationship with him, then don’t even try. If you are trying to be friends but you still have feelings for him and you see him with another girl, it’s going to hurt big time. Give yourself a chance to distract yourself and date other people. You’re young and have plenty going for you.

Remember, you’re the prize. Be free and have fun. That’s what college is all about.

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eBay unveils new site and same-day delivery Ethan Bailey Assistant Features Editor

A new logo, mobile apps and same-day delivery? This ain’t your momma’s eBay anymore.

OK so your mom doesn’t use eBay and neither do you, but with the changes the online juggernaut recently announced, it wouldn’t hurt to join this party late.

On Oct. 10, eBay announced it would be making some serious changes to streamline its user experience. The home page will be called “feed,” eliminates the timeconsuming monotony of scrolling through pages of desired products by taking a direct visual approach.

Products will be displayed in columns of photos, including those recommended by users. The layout of this feature resembles Pinterest.

The biggest announcement is

eBay’s new same-day delivery service. Paired with a new mobile app called eBay Now, shoppers will be able to place orders on the go and have them delivered the same day. According to San Jose Mercury News, the delivery service was tested in the Bay Area for a couple months and will be available in other parts of the U.S. soon.

San Diego State kinesiology senior Sabrina Bujas likes that the waiting process has been eliminated.

“I’m not an online shopper, but it makes me more interested because I don’t like the waiting process,” Bujas said. “If I’m going to go and get something, I want to be able to have it that day or the next.”

Business management junior Amanda Matson thinks the mobile app is a smart move for the company and will improve customer accessibility.

“Everyone is consumed by their phones,” Matson said. “I think a lot of people get caught up in online shopping because they can just keep looking at stuff.”

Not all students are ready to jump on the “eBandwagon.” Business management senior Victoria Sand said she will continue to shop in stores.

“I like to touch stuff before I buy it,” Sand said.

The collaboration and use of user data by websites is a growing trend. In many cases, including “feed,” sites take user data and base product suggestions from it.

“I think it’s cool,” Sand said. “The fact that they can go through your browser is a little weird … but I think it’s a good use of resources for them. As a business major, I think it’s a good thing that they’ve tapped into.”

Some students, however, think it is

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more than just a little weird.

“I don’t like it at all,” Summer Nash, a recreation and tourism management junior said, “I think it’s weird. I feel like I’m being stalked.”

Regardless of what you think about the company’s specific changes, there is no doubt that online shopping is becoming more popular in the U.S. Bujas said the convenience of online shopping increases the pressure on physical retailers.

“The more accessible things are, people tend to gravitate towards that because everyone is so busy with school and work ... it could have a negative impact on stores that you have to actually go to,” Bujas said.

According to an article on internetretailer.com, a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation reinforces Bujas’ point.

It predicts that 51.8 percent of U.S. consumers will shop online for their holiday gift needs, which is a 46.7 percent increase from last year. It will be interesting to see if eBay’s changes put some extra cash in developers’ pockets this holiday season.

I’m not an online shopper, but it makes me more interested because I don’t like the waiting process ... I want to be able to have it that day or the next.

Sabrina Bujas Kinesiology senior

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Spanish wanderlust: An unforgettable journey Crystal Tellez-Giron

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Staff Writer

Spain is known for its traditional bullfights, flamenco dancing and Spanish cuisine. But when I think of Spain, I picture my Spanish leather boots clunking on 15th century cobblestone streets. I smell the musky, dry air of the underground metros and I feel the warm Mediterranean winds.

String instruments of street musicians behind churches echo beautifully through alleys.

My romance with Spain began last spring on the busy streets of Barcelona. I called Avinguda de la Catedral 5 home for nearly half a year. My neighborhood—the Gothic Quarter—was in the heart of the city center of old Barcelona, where long, narrow streets led to alleys and fountain-filled plazas built in medieval times. In El Barrio Gotico, remnants of the Roman Wall and Barcelona’s original entrance are adjacent to Spain’s La Seu Cathedral. To many tourists, it is a must-see landmark, drawing people from all parts of the world to marvel at the famous Cathedral.

But to me, it was my front yard.

I arrived the first week of January with nothing but 100 euros and three oversized bags. I wound up in the wrong terminal and rode a bus driving the opposite route of my destination. It was a perfect way to start my adventure in a foreign place: lost and with no direction or home.

My first experience on Spanish soil was a premonition of the many times I would find myself lost Spain’s national flag with Osborne’s Bull ouside the Plaza de Toros in Madrid.

on the streets of Barcelona.

I’m not map savvy, so I adapted to the locals way of getting around: north leads to the mountains and south toward the sea.

Despite what people say, a double-decker bus is not the best way to tour the city. When in Spain, do as the Spaniards do and rent a bike. If you get lost, you’ll find opportunities to eat at wonderful restaurants and dance until the morning.

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Barcelona Nights: A night out in Barcelona is festive and seemingly endless.

With the city’s many forms of transportation, there are no limits to pre-gaming or fusses about who is the designated driver. In Spain, party nights aren’t reserved for the end of the week. Mondays and Tuesdays are the best nights to go out. To avoid club entrance fees, grab a flyer from one of the many promoters on the street to the doorman.

If you arrive before 2 a.m., it’s very likely you’ll find a deserted dance floor.

The crowd shows up at 3 a.m. and the party doesn’t end until 6 a.m.

A scenic view of Park Gell in Barcelona, Spain.

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Food and Drink in Madrid: If you’re not a club-goer, you don’t have to stay home because there’s still plenty to do. Visiting Madrid is a must. Since the capital is a top tourist destination, meeting study abroad students is inevitable and making new friends is the most enjoyable way to barhop. Bars, restaurants and boutiques make up the bulk of Spanish street corners. You can find a Starbucks in every corner in the U.S. In Spain, however, you’ll find bars with distinct food menus.

Dinner is served around 9 p.m., accompanied with

tapas and sangria. Tapas, or “tapear,”is a way of eating food in Spain similar to appetizers in the U.S., except it’s the staple diet. The idea is to walk into a bar, choose a tapa to eat—which often comes with a free drink— and move onto the next spot.

My favorite tapa is a plate of patatas bravas: white potatoes fried in olive oil and served with a spicy tomato sauce. Never turn down the ham “jamón Serrano,” even if you’re not a meat-eater. Pair together Manchego cheese and jamón Serrano for a delicious Spanish delicacy. thinkstock

A mouthwatering serving of Spanish paella.

Entertainment in Seville:

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Spain’s national team celebrates defeating Italy during the Euro 2012 championships

If there’s one thing I took away from Seville, it was the chance to encounter some of the best live music and flamenco dancing. Enjoying live Spanish guitars in the main square in Seville while savoring a scoop of gelato post-tapa feast is priceless—literally and figuratively. The best seats of the opera are found on the dimly lit streets of Seville.

Aside from the cuisine, street musicians and nightlife, an aspect of the Spanish culture that stands out amongst everything else is watching a “partido,” or soccer match. I

made it to two games during my stay and was fortunate to see Soccer superstars David Villa and Lionel Messi score a goal. I remember the excitement beaming through the crowd and a little Spanish girl behind me chanting, “barca barca barca” every five minutes to the beat of another fan’s drum a few rows ahead. The only way to truly understand the passion and enthusiasm Spaniards have for their team is through firsthand experience.

“It’s more than just a love for the game; it’s a way of life,”

Barcelona resident Miquel Arrieta said. “Actually, I bet church attendance goes up during finals to pray for goals, fewer red cars and, of course, wins.

Whether you’re in the Basque Country, Catalonia, the South of Spain or the Capital, magic happens the moment you walk the winding streets, taste the food and attend a soccer match. These are the things that made me fall in love with Spain and what I miss most.

Election

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39th State Senate District: Block vs Plescia

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he race for California’s 39th State Senate District promises a heavyweight bout between two candidates who have served in the California State Assembly.

Democratic incumbent Christine Kehoe is unable to run for reelection because of term limits. The district has been a safe seat for Democrats for the last decade. However, redistricting and the lack of an incumbent will make this election more competitive.

Marty Block Marty Block is the sitting assemblyman in California’s 78th State Assembly District. He’s served in the Assembly since 2008. He served as the assistant majority whip, chairman of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education and chairman of the Assembly Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review.

Block earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and education from Indiana University and a

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Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University. He has a wealth of experience in the education field.

Prior to his work in the assembly, Block worked as a professor, dean and director at San Diego State for 26 years. He is a five-time recipient of Outstanding Faculty Awards at SDSU as well as a University Distinguished Service Award after retirement. He also worked as a history teacher in Illinois from 197278 and the Director of Student Legal Services from 1978-79 at Western Illinois University.

In addition to his experience in the Assembly and in education, Block served in many community service roles. Some of his more notable roles include president of the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees, president of the San Diego Board of Education, statewide president of the California County Boards of

George Plescia George Plescia served the 75th California State Assembly District from 2002-08. During his time in the Assembly, Plescia served as the Republican Assembly leader and the Republican chief whip. He worked in the Assembly Budget, Health, Government Organization and Water, Parks and Wildlife committees. Plescia graduated from Sacramento State University and is a small business consultant.

Plescia’s signature achievement in the Assembly was pushing legislation to widen and repair freeways, including the interstates 5, 805 and 15, and Highway 56.

As a result of his achievements, the Building Owners and Managers Association named Plescia Public Official of the Year. He was also named Legislator of the Year by BIOCOM and won the Advocate for

Opinion A strong Republican candidate and redistricting will make this race more competitive than previous elections. Democratic-leaning areas such as Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and La Presa have been removed from the 39th State Senate District and replaced with Republicanleaning Coronado. As a result, Democratic voter registration lead has been trimmed from 15 percent points to 7 percent points.

Despite the potential opening for an upset by Plescia, I still expect Block to win the race. Demographics still favor Democrats in this election.

Two reliably Democratic ethnic groups, Latinos and Asians, each make up 19.4 percent and 14.7 percent of the population in the district. Another reliably Democratic group, African Americans, make up 10.4 percent, a smaller but still significant portion of the voting population. The district has San Diego’s two largest universities and three community colleges, which gives Block an advantage. Many of Plescia’s conservative stances won’t appeal to voters in this district. His anti-gay voting record won’t help

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Business Award from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce.

Plescia’s top legislative priorities include pension reform, public safety, curbing government growth, investing in education, stimulating him in cities such as San Diego, Del Mar and Solana Beach which all voted against Proposition 8 in 2008.

His opposition to Proposition 30 and voting record on immigration will also alienate college students and Latinos. In the primary election Block won 46 percent of the vote, Plescia won 44 percent, and Democrat Patrick Marsh won 10 percent. Most of Marsh’s votes will likely go to Block because they’re from the same party.

I support Marty Block in this election. He has valuable experience in higher education and has made it a top legislative priority. Block has shown he understands issues facing college students such as skyrocketing tuition and textbook costs. He knows how valuable education is and he is committed to helping students receive an education. Block’s voting record on LGBT issues and immigration show he welcomes diversity instead of using divisive politics for political gain. Block has a strong record on the environment, an important issue because pollution and climate change affect how we will live now and in the future.

Education and the founding chair of the San Diego Latino/Jewish Coalition.

During his tenure in the assembly Block has been a vocal advocate for education. He recently voted for Senate Bill 1052, which created a free online textbook library. Block estimated the bill would make the 50 most used textbooks available online. He has been given an 83 percent rating by California State University on education positions.

Block is a supporter of Proposition 30, which will provide much needed money to the general education fund via tax increases on individuals making more than $250,000 per year. His advocacy for higher education and experience in the field will give him a boost in a district with four major universities and many community colleges.

In 2009, Block received a 91 percent rating from Capitol Weekly on liberal positions, indicating a liberal voting record. Last year he received a 100 percent rating by

Equality California on LGBT rights as well as a 94 percent rating by the California League of Conservation Voters on environmental issues.

Block has shown support for immigration by voting for the California Dream Act and to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Block’s liberal voting

record will likely create conflicting sentiments in a district with fiscally conservative and socially liberal leanings.

Block received local endorsements from the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County, the San Diego Police Officers Association and the San Diego firefighters’ organizations. Elected officials who have endorsed Block include San Diego City councilmembers Tony Young, Scott Peters, Donna Frye and current state Sen. Kehoe. Former Republican Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher also expressed support for Block.

Block’s campaign has raised more than $470,000 in contributions.

Most of his largest donors came from teacher or education-oriented Political Action Committees as well as healthcare committies. Block’s largest donor was the California Dental PAC, which donated $12,700. The California Teachers Association and the Faculty for our University’s Future each donated

the economy and protecting taxpayers. Plescia supports Gov. Jerry Brown’s pension reform intended to reduce unfunded liability, reduce taxpayer’s cost and prevent convicted felons from receiving a pension. Plescia opposes Proposition 30 and claims California politicians are using it as a scare tactic to play political games with education and taxes. He opposes the trigger cuts to education and instead supports cutting spending in other areas. Plescia proposes a cap on state spending based on inflation and population, yet he has not given specifics about what spending he would cut. He opposes the governor’s prisoner realignment and early release for some criminals in prison. The governor’s plan would save the state precious money which could avert future budget cuts. Plescia’s

opposition will likely lead to more prison funding and less funding for education.

The Sacramento Bee claims Plescia has a “centrist image.”

However, his voting record indicates a conservative ideology. In 2005, Plescia was given a 100 percent rating by the California Republican Assembly. He voted against a 2008 version of the California Dream Act, against expanding anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and against a resolution urging the federal government to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Plescia was also given a 19 percent rating by the California League of Conservation Voters and an A+ by the National Rifle Association.

Plescia’s endorsements include the U-T San Diego, the Associated Builders and Contractors and the

National Federation of Independent Business. Endorsements from elected leaders include San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, San Diego council member Lorie Zapf and San Diego County supervisors Ron Roberts, Dianne Jacob and Bill Horn.

Plescia raised more than $380,000 in campaign contributions. Oil companies and oil industry Political Action Committees are three of Plescia’s five largest donors and account for a total of $23,300 in campaign contributions. His largest donors are the San Luis Obispo County Republican Party, totaling $56,460, assemblywoman’s Linda Halderman campaign with a $3,900 contribution and Phillips 66 with $5,900. Other notable donors include Wal-Mart, Qualcomm Inc., Chevron, Exxon-Mobil, Jack in the Box and Pacific Gas & Electric.

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for a 5-yard touchdown run.

Dingwell and the Aztecs fired right back with a score of their own, as senior running back Walter Kazee scampered into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown run. It was Kazee’s sixth rushing touchdown of the season, as he finished the night with 58 yards, moving him into 14th-place on the school’s all-time rushing list with 1,569 career yards. The Aztecs tacked on the two-point conversion to narrow the deficit to three, now trailing 17-14 late in the third quarter.

The Nevada defense forced

another SDSU punt and put another seven points on the board, this time Fajardo finding receiver Brandon Wimberly for a 3-yard touchdown toss to extend the Nevada lead to 24-14 at the start of the fourth quarter.

But the Aztecs would not go quietly. Dingwell threw his first career touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Dominique Sandifer from 19 yards out to shave down the Wolf Pack lead to three. It was Sandifer’s first touchdown catch since his freshman year in 2009.

Sandifer led all Aztec receivers with five catches for 60 yards.

However, the Wolf Pack scoring

could not be stopped. Nevada hustled down the field for an 11play drive, capped off by a 1-yard Jefferson touchdown run to make the score 31-21, Nevada.

Dingwell continued to shine under pressure as he led the SDSU offense down the field again, this time connecting with junior tight end Gavin Escobar for a 4-yard touchdown pass.

The Aztecs tied the score at 31 and forced overtime when Marden hit a 35-yard field goal with time expiring. The field goal was Marden’s third of the game and seventh consecutive field goal made after missing the first three

attempts of his career.

In overtime, the Wolf Pack struck first to put pressure on the Aztecs.

Fajardo connected with Wimberly again from three yards out to give the Wolf Pack a 38-31 lead.

Dingwell and the Aztec offense needed to at least tie the score at 38 or the game would be finished.

Dingwell did one better, finding Escobar for another score on a tight end delayed drag. Escobar’s two touchdowns give him four on the season and 15 for his career.

As a result, the Aztecs could either go for a two-point conversion in an attempt to end the game or go for the extra point and force double

overtime. SDSU head coach Rocky Long told the offense to stay on the field and go for the game-ending two-point conversion. Dingwell ran the same exact play as the previous touchdown pass and found sophomore tight end Adam Roberts for the game-winning score as the Aztecs shocked the Wolf Pack 39-38.

Dingwell finished the game with a career-high 177 yards passing and the first three touchdown passes of his career. The Aztecs will look to stay on a roll as they take on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at 5 p.m. Saturday at Aztec Warrior Stadium.

the Aztecs scored four straight points to grab a lead they would never relinquish. Within the first set, junior setter Johnna Fouch had already recorded 12 assists and senior middle blocker Andrea Hannasch fired home eight kills.

The second set was a hard-fought battle, but the Lobos pulled off the victory, winning the set 25-23. Both teams were evenly matched in the stat line for the second set, the Lobos with 14 kills and SDSU with 13. Passion radiated off the court, as both teams battled point for point until the end.

SDSU trailed by as many as four points before tying up the set at 23.

Despite numerous service errors, New Mexico ultimately claimed the third set 28-26. New Mexico owned a 24-22 lead, but a Lobo service error and SDSU kill tied the score. Later in the set, two New Mexico kills gave the Lobos a two-point win and a 2-1 lead in the match.

The fourth set was crucial for SDSU, with the Lobos ahead by a set and the game on the line. However, the pressure did not get to the Aztecs, as they dominated the set 25-15, taking all the momentum into the fifth set.

SDSU got out to a fast start as it went up on New Mexico 10-9 in the gamedeciding set. The Lobos did not let go

of the set easily, rallying to tie the score at 11-11. Determined to improve their conference record, the Aztecs never backed down, ultimately claiming the set 17-15 on a New Mexico error for match point.

Hannasch led SDSU with 19 kills, with junior outside hitter Raegan Shelton trailing close behind with 16. Defensive specialist Courtney Vaccarello had 16 digs, which was a team-high as well as personal best.

Fouch finished the match adding 49 assists to her season total.

The win was crucial to keeping the hopes alive for a possible Mountain West Conference title.

“This win was huge,” head coach Deitre Collins-Parker said. “Every win right now is really important. We want to be at the top of the conference and everybody is bunched up in the middle and we need to keep winning all our home matches.”

It was the eighth straight home victory for the Aztecs this season. With the win, SDSU improved to 14-7 overall and 5-3 in conference play.

“The fans have been great,” CollinsParker said. “You are supposed to win at home. That is where you should be the most comfortable and be your best. That is what we have been, our best at home.”

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VOLLEYBALL STANDING

Returning to Aztec Court after defeating University of California, Irvine on the road, the San Diego State volleyball team looked to improve its conference record by taking on the New Mexico Lobos Thursday evening. Both teams wore pink attire for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Aztecs took the first set convincingly with a score of 25-18.

The set was close, tied at 12, before

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Overall Record 13-6 14-7 18-5 14-7 13-8 15-8 11-12 8-14 4-17

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Team Boise State Nevada Fresno State San Diego State Air Force New Mexico UNLV Hawai’i Wyoming Colorado State

Team Conference Record 3-0 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 1-2 1-2 0-3 0-3 0-3

Overall Record 6-1 6-2 5-3 5-3 4-3 4-4 1-7 1-5 1-6 1-6

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No. 22 Boise State (6-1 overall, 3-0 Mountain West) Previous Ranking: 1 The Broncos had no trouble with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday, cruising to a 32-7 victory on the blue turf in Boise. Boise State has now held five straight opponents scoreless in the first half after shutting out the Rebels for the first three quarters.

Fresno State (5-3, 3-1) Previous Ranking: 2 The Bulldogs fell victim to Boise State’s stingy defense last week, but got back on track against Wyoming on Saturday, jumping out to a 35-0 halftime lead. Rashad Evans scored twice in the first quarter, including on a 78-yard punt return, and quarterback Derek Carr threw three first-half touchdowns.

San Diego State (5-3, 3-1) Previous Ranking: 4 Backup quarterback Adam Dingwell led the Aztecs to an improbable win on the road at the University of Nevada after starter Ryan Katz left with an injury. Dingwell threw for two touchdowns in regulation and one in overtime to overcome a 10point deficit and win the Aztecs’ first overtime game since 1998. He also completed a do-or-die two-point conversion in overtime to cap off his 21st birthday. As a result, the Aztecs jump the Wolf Pack in this week’s power rankings.

Nevada (6-2, 3-1) Previous Ranking: 3 The Wolf Pack rushed for just 176 yards against SDSU on Saturday after averaging 285 rushing yards in its first seven games. The defense allowed 33 points in the second half and overtime after giving up just six in the first half. Stefphon Jefferson, the nation’s leading rusher going into Saturday’s game, finished with just 108 yards rushing and one touchdown.

Air Force (4-3, 3-1) Previous Ranking: 6 Wes Cobb rushed for three touchdowns against New Mexico and the Falcons racked up 409 yards on the ground. This Friday, the Falcons take on Nevada in a battle of two of the best rushing offenses in the country.

New Mexico (4-4, 1-2) Previous Ranking: 5 The Lobos couldn’t hang onto a 100 lead against Air Force on Saturday, but they remain just two wins from bowl eligibility after only winning three games throughout the last three seasons. Running back Kasey Carrier finished the game with 338 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Colorado State (1-6, 0-3) Previous Ranking: 7 The Rams didn’t lose on Saturday– because they had a bye week. Colorado State is averaging barely more than two touchdowns a game, although a visit from the porous University of Hawai’i defense should help improve the team’s scoring chances.

Wyoming (1-6, 0-3) Previous Ranking: 8 The Cowboys didn’t score until the second half of a 42-14 beatdown by Fresno State. They gained just 253 yards and were 2-of-17 on thirddown conversions. The schedule gets more brutal as they welcome Boise State to Laramie next Saturday.

UNLV (1-7, 1-2) Previous Ranking: 9 The Rebels became Boise State’s latest victim on Saturday, failing to score on the Broncos’ stingy defense until late in the fourth quarter. UNLV managed just 2.3 yards per pass and only 210 yards of offense. UNLV visits SDSU on Saturday.

Hawai’i (1-5, 0-3) Previous Ranking: 10 Similar to Colorado State, the Warriors were spared another loss by their bye week. Hawai’i ranks 107th or worse in the country in passing yards, rushing yards, points scored and points allowed.

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Community colleges offer smarter education

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niversities aren’t for everyone. With recent budget cuts, tuition has risen and admission requirements for a four-year university have become stricter.

However, community colleges are a viable option for a higher education often overlooked and unappreciated. In 2010, President Barack Obama praised community colleges as “the unsung heroes” of the U.S. education system. Community colleges offer many lower division classes equivalent to those at San Diego State. This allows students to discover which major is truly right for them, thanks to the large number of programs the California Community Colleges System offers.

Community colleges offer a chance to discover one’s interest by offering relatively low tuition.

SDSU is four-year university, but its students still have to take general education and prerequisite classes during their first few years in college. Lower division classes make up most of the curriculum of the general

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education and prerequisite classes at the community college level. This means SDSU students can take classes they need at a lower price. Up to 70 units may be transferred, which usually accounts for most of the general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree at SDSU. Students at SDSU generally take 12 to 15 units per semester.

Full time undergraduate tuition for Fall 2012 is more than $3,500. Community college tuition is $46 per unit. Students at a community college pay less than $700 for a 15-unit semester.

This makes the CCC system a good option for students who need financial help finishing their

general education requirements.

Students also save money by living at home. There are several community colleges in the San Diego area. Community college students reduce the cost of living by commuting to campus. Even with rising gas prices, it’s cheaper than living in a residence hall.

College students don’t often know what career to pursue.

Community colleges offer a chance to discover one’s interest by offering relatively low tuition. Students who struggle financially often think they must rush through their degree to avoid the cost of staying extra semesters to complete their programs. Consequently, they might end up choosing a major not suited to their interests. By exploring different subjects in

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community college, students can take interesting classses, without worrying about monetary costs.

Community colleges also offer the option of earning an associate degree. Associate degrees can be earned in two years. These degrees usually consist of 20-30 units of major specific courses, plus general education classes. The classes are usually similar to general education and prerequisite classes of lower division courses at SDSU. This allows students to align their courses to fulfill their lower-division requirements while potentially earning one or more associate degrees.

A community college education is often thought of as inferior to a four-year university. However, community colleges offer many vocational programs necessary to compete in highly desirable fields. Southwestern College in Chula Vista offers associate degrees in emergency medical technology and paramedics, paralegal studies and many other vocations. This establishes community colleges as institutions outside of traditional academia. They cater to students who are looking to enter fields requiring specialized skills in an economical and time-efficient way.

The CCC system does have its flaws. In March, the Los Angeles Times reported the CCC lost $564 million in funding to

recent budget cuts. The only path community colleges have to cope with these losses is cutting classes and raising the per unit cost. This makes it harder for students to get the classes they need. However, considering the relatively inexpensive tuition compared to a four-year university and the abundance of community colleges in California (more than 120 campuses) it still an option worth considering.

Community colleges offer many opportunities for students planning to transfer to a fouryear university, as well as for students already attending one.

It is a financially efficient way for students to earn transferable units to fulfill lower division requirements while earning associate degrees. Self-discovery is a major part of the college experience. However, financial restraints limit options for many students. Community colleges offer an alternative for a quality higher education on a budget.

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What your mama gave you “Meet us at the west of the island,” he texted me, in French.

“Wait, what?” I replied. “You want me to meet you where?

Can you specify some type of landmark for the foreigner just, you know, to ensure she doesn’t accidentally walk off the west side of the island into the Seine?”

“The west side of the Île de la Cité! Picnic-style!” he responded in French.

Merci, mon ami. That’s so much better.

Pierre, my bona fide French friend with only one speaking speed—too fast—invited my friend Adriana and me to meet him by the Seine to drink— picnic-style—in the company of him, his friends, and many Parisians. Once everyone met up, we relocated to the bank nearest to the Notre Dame on the far west edge of the island. I thought his vague description was because of his lack of empathy to my general cluelessness, but no.

Pierre really meant “the west of the island.” Had we walked any further west, we would have gone for a dip in the river, contracted some type of disease and then been captured by the rat or fish mutants I’m convinced live under the depths of those murky waters.

That little park was crowded.

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picnics of mostly alcohol, sitting on the ground, talking and laughing. It was like one big party of strangers, not two feet from the river.

We hadn’t spent much time there when my roommate texted me to meet her at Mount SaintMichel. I had double-booked myself. Because most of my time was spent deciphering every other sentence while the group gabbed away with gaiety in French, I wasn’t too upset I had other plans. We said our goodbyes, made promises to see one another again and skipped off into the night.

Adriana and I didn’t get very far before a man advanced us with his, “Ay, mademoiselle!”

Adriana slid off to the left, while I ducked his approach to the right. As I stepped past him, the man grabbed a chunk of my ass.

It wasn’t a tap or a cup. He took a big juicy handful of what my mama gave me.

So I did what anyone would do: I spun around—with my pleated gold skirt swaying in the wind— and punched him in the face. It was a natural reaction.

His natural reaction? Punch me right back.

I hit the ground hard. Adriana screams out, “No, no” sternly, as if she was lecturing a toddler who had drawn on the walls with crayons.

His reaction? To hit her head with a water bottle.

I jumped back on my feet, my left elbow bleeding from catching most of my fall and begin screaming at him. He’s yelling back, along with his friends yelling at both of us.

People have stood up in the park to watch this Asian-American girl screaming crude words in English at a drunken French man twice her size. I’m debating whether or not to knee him in the groin.

Adriana is yelling something. I’m about to kick his crotch and then, it all stops. I decide it isn’t worth getting stabbed or shot, so I turn around and walk away. Adriana follows. As we walk up the steps, he screams something after us.

I turn around and yell a phrase that should never leave a lady’s lips, strut up the stairs and out of sight.

To some, the Île de la Cité may be a rich and beautiful island rich with history and meaning.

To me, it will always be the place where some guy sexually harassed me and then punched me in the face.

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Today’s Birthday (10/22/12) - Change may be more the norm than the exception at work (perhaps industry-wide), although your bottom line continues to grow this year.

Step into leadership when the opportunity presents. Get involved with causes that inspire.

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 an 8 - Launch a new project soon. Your work is inspired. Dream big and reinvent your goals.

Friends assist you in clarifying an issue. Listen for how to finance it.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - A formidable barrier lies ahead. Proceed with caution. It’s probably worth going for it (even if it requires several attempts to get it right). Follow your heart.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 - Social expenses are higher than expected. Your imagination compensates for any shortcomings. You’ve got love in great abundance. Take advantage of a rare opportunity. Independent study profits.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Boost your relationship with playfulness. You can have fun without spending much. Get involved with your list of fascinating things to learn about. Explore and bring Beginner’s Mind.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Reduce the chance of error by decreasing distractions. Spend more time with your partner the next few days. Cooperation and listening are key. Consider all possibilities.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Continue to decrease stress by crossing stuff off your personal to-do list (start with things you’ll never do anyway). Delegate. Then concentrate on exciting new assignments.

Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 - Stand firm for what you know is right. Set long-term goals with your sweetheart. Be gracious (especially when right). Postpone travel, if possible.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 - Continue to question long-held plans, and find what’s needed at home. Your imagination can take you farther. Friends help you solve philosophical problems.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - Work may interfere with play, or vice versa. See how to combine the two. You learn and earn more when you’re having fun. A good study phase begins.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - You’re about to find out more than you wanted to know. Your limits are being tested, but you can handle everything coming at you.

Just prioritize the most important tasks.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - Don’t give up. There’s more to it than meets the eye. Your undivided attention helps clear the blockage. Tell the truth about something that’s lost value. Continue to increase your authority.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 - New understanding comes in time to make changes for the better. Don’t get stuck in an upset ... there’s no cheese down that tunnel.

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