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THE NEWSPAPER OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1913 VOLUME 99, ISSUE 37
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012
SDSU student found with arsenal
campus
kevin smead, entertainment editor
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SDSU student David Robert Moore III was released on bail after being arrested while in possession of nine firearms including a sniper rifle identical to the one pictured above. He was also cited for DUI and possession of a fake ID.
Antonio Zaragoza Editor in Chief
J. Hutton Marshall Managing Editor
A San Diego State student was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and weapons charges during an undercover police operation targeting underage drinking. David Robert Moore III, 20, was ap-
proached by undercover police officers that were conducting a sting operation at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the CVS/pharmacy store on El Cajon Boulevard and 62nd Street. In a television interview, SDSU Police Department Capt. Lamine Secka said undercover police officers approached Moore and noticed the butt of a rifle in his trunk. Upon closer inspection, a cache of weapons comprised of
one handgun, one shotgun and seven rifles was discovered. A military knife, gasoline and ammunition were also found in the trunk. One rifle, fitted with a scope, had been modified illegally in three different ways. “It’s certainly something you don’t see everyday,” Secka said regarding the large amount of weaponry in Moore’s possession. According to Secka, the presence of a variety of ammunition
was concerning to SDSUPD, because it shows Moore likely intended to fire the weapons. “We’re still trying to investigate what his motives were and why he has these items,” Secka said. Police said Moore was arrested after failing a Breathalyzer test and was also cited for having a fake ID card. While nearly all the weapons in his possession were ARSENAL continued on page 2
Superstorm Sandy Haunted Trail brings startles East Coast frightful fun to park national
East Coast residents are preparing for the worst Ana Ceballos Assistant News Editor
As 90 mph winds whirl across the mid Atlantic coast, people on the East Coast are preparing for what many forecasters predict may be the worst storm in two generations. Superstorm Sandy, which is currently threatening approximately 50 million people with surge energy numbers bigger than the disastrous Hurricane Katrina in 2005, has already forced hundreds of thousands of people to move to higher ground. According to the National Weather Service, 4-7 inches of rain is expected along with a prolonged period of wind more than 35 mph with peak gusts of 70 mph. This will inevitably result in flooding and power outages. In addition to the rainfall, the full moon today will add two to
three inches to the storm surge in New York. “Everyone is going crazy preparing for this storm,” Virginia Commonwealth University sociology graduate Brendolyn Daniels said. “The shelves are empty at the grocery stores, the streets are empty. I have never seen East Coasters take a storm so seriously.” Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington have been declared in states of emergency. Precautionary measures were taken last night as several states shut down their subways, buses and commuter trains. Schools across the Eastern Seaboard will be closed along with federal government offices. More than 12,000 flights in and out of Eastern cities have been cancelled and more than 10 million people are predicted to lose electricity. “As much as we would like to be scared about this hurricane, most of us East Coasters are happy that we get an extra day to add on to the weekend,” Daniels said. “Yes, the severity is there, but how do we take something like this seriously SANDY continued on page 2
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It’s part of the show’s DNA not to telegraph where we are going. Mike Schur Creator of “Parks and Rec”
Aztecs finish undefeated in MW play women’s soccer
Tanner Kouba Staff Writer
from farther away, both of fright and from characters provoking people’s worst nightmares. Trail goers know they’re all actors, but the element of surprise is on their side. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is this, and more. The location is one reason this Halloween attraction keeps people returning every year
Senior night is a significant milestone for any student athlete, representing the end of an era and the turning of a page. For seven seniors, Friday’s game against the University of New Mexico marked the last regular season game of their San Diego State women’s soccer careers. And thanks to a second-half goal by sophomore midfielder Kelsey Booth, the Aztecs earned the 1-0 victory and finished undefeated in conference play. The game started in close contention, as New Mexico quickly capitalized on a few missed passes by the Aztecs’ midfield and controlled the ball in SDSU territory. The reliable defensive unit led by senior defender Rachael McGlinchy and senior midfielder Tiffany Hurst kept the Lobos in check and stopped them from taking a shot on goal for the first 10 minutes of play.
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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park attracts thrill seekers far and wide looking for a good scare.
Christian Benavides Staff Writer
The line grows with your anticipation, as if you are waiting to walk off a plank on some imaginary pirate ship in your head. “Bam Bam Bam!” a masked man slams an empty garbage can nearby and you jump up and curse at the air. Screams come