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SDSU West initiative defeats SoccerCity at polls

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DORM SECURITY Dorms amp up security following cases of unauthorized guests.

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Democrats sweep statewide, most local races

by Bella Ross NEWS EDITOR

OBRA DE TEATRO El Departamento de Teatro interpretó un docudrama el 2 de noviembre.

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The SDSU West initiative, or Measure G, has won the fight over the SDCCU Stadium site over their opponent, SoccerCity.

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After months of debate over who will take over the SDCCU Stadium site in Mission Valley, San Diegans have cast their votes in support of the SDSU West initiative, or Measure G. As of 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 6, the SDSU West initiative was leading with 56.69 percent of voters in support with 18 percent

of precincts reporting. The opposing SoccerCity initiative was losing with 28.11 percent of voters in support.

“When you look at who has the most trusted record for serving the region and for serving our constituents here, it’s SDSU over private, out of the region investors,” Seth Patton, SDSU West supporter said.

This decision gives resolution to the long-standing question of

what will happen to the SDCCU Stadium site, a notion that has been up-in-the-air ever since the Chargers packed their bags and moved North to Los Angeles in January 2017.

The SDSU West initiative, a citizen’s initiative, was placed on the ballot through signature collection by the group Friends SEE SDSU WEST, PAGE 2

Student political organizations talk hot button issues at campus debate

by Lauren J. Mapp and Chelsey Crowne

Associated Students hosted a debate between various political student organizations Nov. 5 to discuss relevant local, state and national issues prior to the Nov. 6 election.

Held in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, the topics covered included net neutrality, healthcare, the price of community college, rent control, sustainable technology and gun control.

Moderated by The Daily Aztec, attendees heard political endorsements from students representing the San Diego State chapters of College Republicans, College Democrats, International Youth and Students for Social Equality and Turning Point USA. Each organization endorsed a California gubernatorial candidate during the debate. The College Republicans and Turning Point both endorsed Republican

candidate John Cox for governor.

“John Cox’s platform traditionally consists of a large variety of fiscal responsibility,” College Republicans representative Oliver Krvaric said. “(He) is running on opposition to rent control, pension reform that is actually skyrocketing California’s costs. We are making a surplus, and John Cox seems to take that surplus even farther.”

College Democrats — through representative Armando Sepulveda — endorsed Democratic Party candidate Gavin Newsom. In his statement, Sepulveda said the organization believes Newsom is the candidate best suited to tackle issues pertaining to climate change.

“California is facing 21st century problems, which require 21st century solutions — most of which pertain to climate change,” Sepulveda said. “California has been hit hard by the ravages of climate change, and the droughts which have occurred are a direct result of climate change. Gavin

Newsom has proposed policies that will uplift the middleclass income voters and all of California.”

Represented by Anthony Delgado, the IYSSE declined to endorse any candidate in the gubernatorial race, stating that both political parties are opposed to the organization’s ideology.

“We believe that the Democratic and Republican party candidates are both parties of the financial oligarchy, and they’re both parties that support war, social inequality and attacking immigrants across the nation,” Delgado said.

Another topic debated regarding the 2018 midterm elections was the issue of gun control. Almost nine months after the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., gun control continues to be a hot button issue.

“As individuals, we have SEE DEBATE, PAGE 2

Governor Democrat Gavin Newsom was projected to beat Republican John Cox handily. Newsom had 56.9 percent of the vote with 42.8 percent of precincts reporting as of 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6. He is currently the 49th lieutenant governor of California and served as the major of San Francisco for seven years. His top three priorities are to defend immigrants and workers rights, implement a job-training system to stimulate job opportunities and investing in affordable housing, roads and highways.

Senate Democrat Dianne Feinstein was projected to beat fellow Democrat and first-time candidate Kevin de Leon. Feinstein had 53.9 percent of the vote with 42.8 percent of precincts reporting as of 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6. Feinstein is the incumbent, seeking her fifth full term in congress. Her top three priorities were pushing for universal health care, ending gun violence and focusing on DACA and immigration reform.

House of Representatives, CA53 Democratic incumbent Susan Davis was projected to beat Republican first-time candidate Morgan Murtaugh.

Davis, who as of 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6 had 64.1 percent of the vote with 22.4 percent of precincts reporting, has sat in the House of Representatives since 2001.

Among her top priorities are increasing wages, with a particular focus on raising women’s wages, supporting military personnel and families, and increasing access to education.

House of Representatives, CA52 Democratic incumbent Scott Peters was projected to beat Republican Omar Qudrat with.

Peters, who as of 11:59 p.m.

Nov. 6 had 60.8 percent of the vote with 19.9 percent of precincts reporting, has been in his seat since 2013 and previously has been appointed as the commissioner and chairman of the San Diego Unified Port District. His top three priorities are supporting small businesses, SEE ELECTION, PAGE 2

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continued from page 1 of SDSU, which has no affiliation with the university but is largely made up of SDSU alumni and stakeholders. The initiative permits the sale of the SDCCU Stadium site in Mission Valley to San Diego State or any SDSU auxiliary organization.

Now that the measure has been approved, the San Diego Municipal Code will be amended to allow the property to be sold to the university. The land will be priced according to a price the City Council deems fair and equitable, a figure that will consider the public interest and will be determined in a public meeting.

Under this plan, the stadium will be demolished and replaced by a new stadium. The city would not be responsible for the cost of demolition or construction.

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continued from page 1 the right to bear arms — you should not give that power away to the police or to the military if you think they’re going to protect you,” Turning Point USA representative Jake Siewertsen said. “As

If the university is able to purchase the property, specifics of the development of the site will be subject to the SDSU Campus Master Plan, which does not require city approval.

Uses for the property include a 35,000-seat joint-use stadium, which could be expanded should an NFL franchise choose to return to San Diego. The initiative also has plans for a 50-acre river park, 75 acres of open space, 4 miles of public trails, about 1.6 million sq. ft. of campus space, two hotels, 4,600 housing units, approximately 95,000 sq. ft. of retail space and transportation improvements.

“It just made sense that (SDSU) should come and have the first rights to that land and bring us something to be proud of as a community,” Jack Schaeffer, SDSU West supporter said. “Education is far more important than special interests.”

individuals, we all have that right and responsibility to use weapons.”

Though he doesn’t support a repeal of the Second Amendment, College Republican Ryan Orozco said he agreed with the College Democrats’ position of creating restrictions to prevent those suffering from mental illnesses from obtaining guns.

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continued from page 1 providing adequate healthcare benefits to veterans and standing up to the Trump administration.

House of Representatives, CA51 Democratic incumbent Juan Vargas was projected to beat Republican Juan Hidalgo. Vargas had 65 percent of the vote with 43 percent of precincts reporting as of 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6. Vargas has previously served on the San Diego City Council and the California State Legislator.

Among his top priorities are passing comprehensive immigration reform, saving Medicare and Social Security, and secure veterans’ access to benefits.

House of Representatives, CA50

“I agree with what my colleague in the College Democrats said,” Orozco said.

“Guns shouldn’t be in the hands of people that wish to do harm to themselves or others, but they should be in the hands of anyone else who wants them.”

During the debate, panelists were also asked how the federal government should address the caravan of Central Americans

For California’s 50th congressional district, Republican incumbent Duncan D. Hunter was projected to beat Democratic first-time candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar with 54.1 percent of the vote and 35.7 percent of precincts reporting as of 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6. Hunter has served two terms in Congress and previously worked as a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. His top three priorities are cutting taxes for working families, advocating for pro-life causes and securing the border with stronger enforcement of immigration laws.

worked in the energy sector and was executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County from 2006 to 2007. His top three priorities are advocating for clean energy, fighting for women’s equity and developing stricter gun regulations.

House of Representatives, CA49 Democrat Mike Levin was projected to beat Republican Diane Harkey. Both are firsttime candidates. Levin had 52.4 percent of the vote with 38.9 percent of precincts reporting as of 11:59 p.m. Levin previously

Measure E and G Measure G, the SDSU West initiative, was projected to win with 55.85 percent of the vote and 35 percent of precincts reporting as of 11:59 p.m. Nov. 6. Measure E, the SoccerCity initiative, received 28.6 percent in support as of the same time.

This means the city it permitted to sale the SDCCU stadium site to San Diego State or an SDSU auxiliary organization for a campus expansion, new stadium, open space, public trails, housing, retail space and transit improvements.

currently migrating through Mexico toward the southern border of the U.S. “We need comprehensive immigration reform,” Siewertsen said. “We need to change our laws to make sure we can defend borders by any means necessary.”

Sepulveda countered this viewpoint by introducing the idea that those who are coming

to the border are doing so because they see the United States as the most powerful and generous country available to them.

“There needs to be a necessary process to determine asylum seekers,” Sepulveda said. “But, I believe that sending troops to the border as a campaign stunt is wrong. It’s time we respect our military.”

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Dorms impose new security measures in response to cases of unauthorized entries

by Olivia Li STAFF WRITER

After two people were caught trespassing in first-year residence halls, San Diego State Housing and Residential Education Administration has responded by implementing new security measures to reduce the possibility for further incidents.

In September, two nonresidents trespassed in Tenochca and South Campus Plaza North, getting past the RedID scanner to open the doors and the two attendants checking student’s IDs. Due to the perceived threat these kinds of incidents pose to students’ safety, in October, permanent podiums to check students’ IDs have been installed in the buildings and stricter rules have been put in place for front desk assistants.

When entering student residence halls, students must present their RedID card with a colored sticker corresponding to that of the building they live in. This practice has become less effective in deterring unauthorized guests as front desk assistants, who are responsible for checking students’ ID cards, are often occupied with additional tasks, such as checking in guests and handing out packages.

In response to this issue, permanent podiums have been installed on the opposite side of

Photo by David Santillan

Tenochca and South Campus Plaza residence halls both had tresspasser incidents in September, prompting security changes.

the front desks in all the first-year residence halls that will be tasked purely with checking students’ IDs. Kara Bauer, director of residential education at SDSU, said the key to the issue was separating the two front desk workers so they can focus more adequately on their tasks.

“There has always been a desk assistant and a security monitor, but we have put them at different places so the person at the desk can focus on the guest services, whereas the person at the

podium, the security monitor, is really the one who is checking the IDs and watching the doors,” Bauer said. “We want to make sure there is a set of eyes on everyone walking in.”

Along with installing a separate podium opposite the front desk, stricter rules have been imposed on desk assistants and security monitors to reduce distractions.

Previously, front desk assistants were generally allowed to work on homework or use their phones during less busy times of the day. Bauer said the recent safety

concerns have forced them to be more strict about this policy.

“Late at night or early in the morning, we might have been more flexible about letting students working at the front desk study, but now, because we really want to make sure their focus is on the safety and security of the building, they aren’t allowed to anymore,” Bauer said.

The addition of a permanent podium and stricter rules for the front desk assistants will contribute to the long list of new security measures, such

as stricter rules for checking in guests and resident advisors doing community walks in and around the building every night.

Overall, the new measurements put in place have received praise from residents of the dorms.

Speech, language and hearing sciences freshman Michaela Lee, a resident of Chapultepec, said she is in favor of the changes but believes not much more can be done and incidents like this are bound to happen.

“I think the new system will work well because there will be more than one spot that they’ll check our IDs from,” Lee said.

Business administration freshman Erin Paulin, South Campus Plaza South resident said she thinks it was a good idea to prevent front desk assistants from using their phones on the jobs.

“I think adding another spot to check our RedIDs will be helpful,” Paulin said. “I think also having people who are working at the front desk to not be on their phone will be good too.”

Bauer said, along with the safety measures the university has implemented, students also need to be doing their part.

“We can put all these protocols in place but, if for some reason, someone doesn’t do those things and lets someone behind them, it kind of breaks down all our security protocols,” Bauer said.

“It is a shared togetherness to protect students.”

Alumus finds success on ‘Shark Tank’ with Shed Defender

by Gian Matteo STAFF WRITER

Sacchetti

When his St. Bernard was leaving a mess everywhere, Tyson Walters, CEO and founder of Shed Defender, never thought the solution to his would bring him to the TV show “Shark Tank.”

Walters graduated from San Diego State in 2010 and founded Shed Defender, a company that produces suits for dogs to help contain shedding and reduce anxiety, according to its website.

He appeared on “Shark Tank” on Oct. 14.

At first, this product was meant to be a clever solution to the hair problem. But, after a lot of feedback, Walters said he found out his idea could be innovative in helping reduce anxiety in pets.

“It helps to calm the dog down,” Walters said. “It is basically a comfort thing, just like a baby swaddled tight in a blanket.”

Walters said it was a concept that was originally popular for calming down kids with autism.

“They calm down when they are wrapped tightly in a blanket,” Walter said.

“Shark Tank” is an entrepreneurial-themed reality show that airs on ABC. Contestants have the chance to present their projects to multi-millionaire and billionaires to try and convince them to invest in new business ventures, according to the ABC website.

Walters said he wanted to go on “Shark Tank” to get more exposure for the product and get new investors.

“It was the right time to go

on the show for our company,” Walters said. “Our margin profits were good enough, and everything worked out perfectly.”

However, the process was not as easy as it sounds. Walters and his team went through weeks of preparation in order to score a deal with one of the sharks.

“It was nerve-wracking,” Walters said. “I mean, it was surreal to walk through those doors. We were really prepared, we knew all the answers and what we were looking for (and) we were preparing for weeks. We were going over financial numbers, and we knew what we were doing.”

The team managed to make a deal with Lori Grenier, who agreed to buy 25 percent of the company for $250,000.

Although the investment will be vital in the development of the Shed Defender, Walters recognized

one of the most important aspects of this experience would be the increased recognition of his product.

“It is nice to have credibility and a face behind the brand,” Walters said. “She has connections that can really help us. With that money, from her, we want to come up with new products.”

Even though now everything is going in the right direction, the company had some ups and downs.

Chief Marketing Officer and Tyson’s wife Casey Walters said the firm belief in their product helped them achieve this outstanding goal.

“We had issues in the past to overcome,” she said. “Always ups and downs but you got to stay hopeful and believe in your product and yourself. Otherwise, you are just going to fall apart.”

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Tyson Walters, an SDSU alumnus, appeared on the entrepreneurial-themed TV show “Shark Tank” on Oct. 14.

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Nov. 7-13, 2018 EDITOR: Kemi Giwa • opinion@thedailyaztec.com

Reclaiming slurs is a form of resistance against oppression

by Catherine STAFF WRITER

Van Weele

Slut. Faggot. Retard. Chink.

Dyke. Bitch. Whore. Redskin.

Cunt.

These are some of many derogatory terms that have been used to oppress and terrorize minority and marginalized groups.

Many of these words hold strong historical values these groups associate with great pain and anguish.

Over the past few decades, many marginalized groups have been working to reclaim their antagonistic, derogatory slurs that have been used against them in the past.

A 2013 study from Psychological Science found people felt more powerful after self-labeling with a derogatory term.

This newfound sense of power additionally led to decreasing the negative connotation affiliated with the word.

It enables a sense of ownership of the self, something lost upon facing years of oppression and prejudice.

“For so long the n-word was not something I was very comfortable with, said international business freshman, Ellyse Logan, who is black.

“Growing up my parents

never said they had something specifically against it, but they just weren’t very fond of the word.

“To me it was never a bad word, but I thought of it as something I probably shouldn’t say.”

Logan suggests that the word is embedded in the black experience, and for that reason it will never be just a word.

She labels the term, and the experience that comes along with it, as something ‘uniquely black’ and asserts that society should educate people more about the history of the word.

Though Logan mentions having a hard time with the word, she asserts that it is her word to reclaim, and she will do so in her own time.

Reclaiming slurs is a form of protest or resistance against the institutionalized oppression these minority and marginalized groups faced.

It may also serve as a healing process from a history of hate and discrimination.

It allows for the community to decide how to identify and define themselves and not to be controlled by the government, media or other oppressive forces.

There are many, however, who feel it is not appropriate to attempt to reclaim slur words.

They suggest these derogatory terms are better left unsaid and should not be used even for the purpose of healing and

empowerment.

Such words evoke strong emotions and memories of the historical abuse against the particular marginalized group.

“The word queer for many LGBTQ identifying people is pretty polarizing. Even though

“It allows for the community to decide how to identify and define themselves and not to be controlled by the government, media or other oppressive forces.” the ‘q’ has become a commonly accepted way to describe those in the community, said graphic design freshman Giulia Serbia.

“For one portion of the community, they find it healing to reclaim and identify with it, while for some it carries a heavy burden, as they remember the word being used to taunt them.

“For a lot of us, we hear it in our homes, on the streets, and we are unable to see it in a way that doesn’t bring back those painful memories.”

To Serbia, when it comes to words like ‘queer,’ though she finds nothing wrong with it, she said it’s important that we refrain from gatekeeping other people’s identities, while at the same time being cognizant the context in which we use it.

This is because using slurs like ‘queer,’ could quite possibly offend those around us, because there are members in the community who are still uncomfortable with such cavalier usages of the word.

She continues by saying that the word can be reclaimed in time, but it’s not at that point yet because it hasn’t been universally acknowledged by the LGBTQ community.

The wound is too fresh, and the process of reclaiming words is not one to be rushed.

It will take time for the wounds of oppression to heal for these historically marginalized communities.

Through reclaiming, and with time, slurs will slowly lose their purpose of intimidation and hurt as the power behind the word is transferred from the abuser to the marginalized.

Such slurs can potentially lose all negative connotations, and instead become words that empower an individual’s identity.

Catherine Van Weele is a freshman studying political science.

Being black in America is still exhausting

by Jasmine Mouzon STAFF WRITER

On Oct. 3, yet another AfricanAmerican man fell victim to police brutality.

Morehouse College graduate, Chinedu Okobi, 36, was tased to death on the streets of San Mateo, Calif.

Okobi had developed a mental illness while studying for the GMAT at Morehouse and it affected him greatly throughout his life.

However, on the day he was murdered, I doubt he thought his mental illness would lead to his death.

Police received a call about a man wandering through traffic.

Chinedu’s mental illness led him to wander off, and when police arrived, he became paranoid.

As any other African -American, he knew too well what happens when an African-American man is confronted by police officers.

Okobi and the officers got into a scuffle, which resulted in the two officers tasing Chinedu several times, knocking him unconscious and later killing him.

He was unarmed.

After finding out about her brother’s death, Ebele Okobi said she does not have the emotional strength to have a black husband or raise a son in America.

This narrative continues to repeat itself.

An African-American man,

unarmed and scared for his life, was senselessly murdered by those who are sworn to protect and serve our community.

To be black in America means automatic association with deviancy.

In the book “The New Jim Crow” by civil rights litigator and legal scholar, Michelle Alexander, she states “being black in America means to be a criminal.”

Whether or not a crime is being committed, it is the default to assume if the individual is breathing while black, they are doing something wrong.

Okobi was clearly in a mental crisis, and instead of police officers calling professionals who are trained to de-escalate situations and help the victim, police officers decided to handle it on their own and kill an innocent man in the process.

Of course, some will ask “was he complying?” or “was he armed?” and despite the outcome, we never question the professionalism of law enforcement.

Police academies need to focus on reforming its program and teaching officers better deescalation tactics.

If additional time is taken out to train law enforcement in different mediation skills, the number of these “accidental” and unnecessary deaths could be avoided.

As for the black community, maybe we too should take precaution in order to avoid acts

of police brutality against us.

For example we need to avoid the following: Selling unlicensed cigarettes, see: Eric Garner Failing to signal while switching lanes, see: Sandra Bland Following procedure and letting officers know about the gun and

“The narrative continues to repeat itself. An AfricanAmerican man, unarmed and scared for his life, was senselessly murdered by those who are sworn to protect and serve our community” gun permit, see: Philando Castile Reaching for a wallet, see Amadou Diallo Riding the BART with a group of friends, see: Oscar Grant Playing with a toy gun at the age of 12, see: Tamir Rice Opening the door of our own apartment, see: Botham Jean Selling CDs outside of a convenience store, see: Alton B. Sterling The list of unarmed black

people killed by police officers goes on forever.

How long until the world finally realizes black bodies are systematically marginalized?

It does not matter how calm or compliant an individual is.

If an officer wants to kill an unarmed person, they’re going to do it regardless.

Many say race is not a factor, but why is it that police officers only seem to remember how to follow protocol when they are dealing with white suspects?

As a whole, black people are constantly disregarded and barely treated as human.

America loves to profit off of black bodies when they dominate almost every professional sport, but when it comes to our civil rights, we’re neglected.

The reason we chant “black lives matter” isn’t because we don’t believe all lives matter, it’s because black people are treated like subhumans.

We can’t ignore this.

It’s time to start promoting unity and realizing some police officers are behaving barbarically.

Like Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, said, “There's nothing wrong with being a cop. There’s nothing wrong with being a white person.

It’s about where your heart is... we’ve got to get everyone beyond the xenophobic isolationism.”

Jasmine Muozon is studying Africana studies.

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Obra de teatro sobre la prohibición de estudios chicanos MÁS se exhibe en SDSU por Diane ESCRITORA

López

El Departamento de Teatro de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego interpretó MÁS, un docudrama que trato de la prohibición del programa de estudios mexicano-americanos del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson.

MÁS se realizó por primera vez en Tucson en el 2015, la cual fue escrita por Milta Ortiz un dramaturgo del área de la bahía en California.

La presentación tomó lugar en el teatro experimental de SDSU. Esta obra fue dirigida por Peter Cirino, profesor del Departamento de Teatro, Televisión y Cine, la cual se estrenó el 2 de noviembre.

“El propósito de MÁS es crear conciencia sobre los chicanos porque creemos que ahorita están en un lugar poco apreciado”, dijo Jonathan Esquer, actor de MÁS y estudiante de SDSU. “Hay historia que mucha gente no conoce y ahora especialmente en California y Arizona donde paso esto, la herencia mexicana es la mayoría”.

Las escenas son basadas en experiencias y personas reales que tuvieron que ver con el desmantelamiento de los programas de MÁS que fueron prohibidos en

Foto por Diane López

El escenario de la obra Más, donde simbolizaron la prohibicion de los estudios chicanos al quemar libros de historia mexico-americana.

2010 por el Arizona House Bill 2281.

La presentación era un balance de recreación y poesía que incluyó bailes y rituales.

“Personalmente esta presentación me ha permitido abarcar mi herencia, soy mexicano con un paso muy blanco”, dijo Matt Tornero, actor de MÁS y estudiante de SDSU. “Igual que mi personaje, Maestro, quien llegó

a términos con su identidad, me dio la oportunidad de llegar a esos mismos términos y abarcarlos”.

Esquer dijo que la presentación MÁS está basada en un evento real y que era interesante que personas que estuvieron en ese suceso fueran quienes actuarán en el filme.

“Es una pieza de justicia social tan importante y oportuna, con-

siderando las divisiones que vemos políticamente y socialmente en nuestro país”, dijo Tornero.

Peter Cirino, el director de la obra, dijo que una de las razones por las que decidió dirigir esta obra y presentarla en SDSU fue debido a que le llamó la atención las conexiones culturales que tiene esta obra.

“La gente joven que vivió esta lucha en Tucson mostró mucho

de lo que todos deberíamos de mostrar para construir un mejor futuro en nuestro país”, dijo Cerino.

La presentación de MÁS demostró lo que estaba pasando detrás del escenario de Tucson y los activistas de Tucson mientras apoyaban y luchaban contra la prohibición de los estudios Mexico-Americanos.

Michael Domínguez, profesor del Departamento de Estudios Chicano y Chicana dijo que los estudios étnicos dan la oportunidad de ver perspectivas diferentes y de realizar su conocimiento y sabiduría en diferente maneras.

“Este programa estaba trastornando el equilibrio socioeconómico racial en Tucson que provocó un miedo al establecimiento político blanco”, dijo Domínguez. “Lo que hacen los estudios étnicos es invitar a personas de color como las personas marginadas, ya sean latinos o no”.

Boletos todavía están en venta y se pueden comprar en la taquilla por el teatro experimental o en línea , $17 por estudiante y $22 para el público general.

Este docudrama estará en la universidad del 7 al 10 de noviembre a las 7:30pm y a las 2 p.m el 11 de noviembre.

Análisis de la vida cotidiana y el idioma en Chile desde los ojos de un estudiante de intercambio por Rodrigo ESCRITOR

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¿Cachai? Supongo que si no eres chileno no me cachai.

Cuando fui a estudiar en el extranjero, todas las experiencias memorables que tuve durante mi tiempo en Santiago, Chile fueron impresionantes. A través de todo lo bueno y lo malo, pude vivir en una ciudad de siete millones de personas, lo cual puso la globalización en mi perspectiva.

Para me cachai mejor, es posible entender el significado de la palabra al leer la oración varias veces para ver si es posible entender lo que podría significar la palabra ‘cachai’.

El español chileno puede llegar a confundir a cualquier hispanohablante.

Con la falta de pronunciación de la letra ‘s’ en frases como más o menos, convirtiéndose en “maho-meno”. Cambiando las reglas gramaticales como no usando vosotros (“tú” plural) y reemplazandolo con ustedes (usualmente “ellos”, ahora “usted” también en plural) y reemplazando tu hablas (“hablas”) con tu hablai.

La palabra cachar proviene del verbo inglés atrapar, pero también lo usan para decir entender, por lo que cachai significa “¿Me entiendes?” o “¿Sabes?”; por ejemplo, ¿cómo estás? se convierte en ¿cómo estai?

Además de batallar para aprender el idioma, analicé el estilo y el ritmo de vida, entre otras cosas.

El estilo de vida en Santiago

es rápido en comparación a ciudades en la costa de Chile. Ya que el movimiento en la ciudad está centrado en la competitividad y el ciclo de negocios. Al mismo tiempo, la cultura sigue un ritmo lento, donde es tolerado llegar treinta minutos tarde a una cita.

Al comparar a Santiago con una ciudad en la costa como Valparaíso, se notó drásticamente que tan lento se sentía el ambiente. Estando cerca al mar y con arte por todas las paredes de la ciudad dio un sentido de relajamiento con una vibra más calmada. También se sentía la paz y tranquilidad sin el caos del tráfico. Las ciudades en la costa eran, para muchos, un lugar para visitar e irse a relajar en la playa.

Otra cosa que vi estando en Chile fue protestas dirigidas por estudiantes universitarios.

Al mismo tiempo, como fui a estudiar al extranjero, no se me permitió participar en ninguna demostración porque corría el riesgo de perder mi VISA de estudiante, pero lo que no se dice, no sucedió.

Los estudiantes chilenos estaban marchando para protestar por la legalización de la marihuana medicinal, ya que por el momento es criminalizada en el país.

Los estudiantes caminaron juntos desde el centro de la ciudad hasta el edificio de la capital que fueron más de 2 millas. La multitud se podia ver por millas, y escuchar diferentes líneas de tambores mientras caminaban con miles de chilenos.

Otras manifestaciones que ocurrieron fueron el Día del Joven Combatiente en marzo, un día que conmemora la muerte de los hermanos Rafael y Eduardo Vergara Toledo.

El 29 de marzo de 1985, fueron asesinados por Carabineros y se convirtieron en símbolos de una lucha contra Augusto Pinochet.

También, había manifestaciones de protesta frente a la embajada de los EEUU donde se protesto la influencia de los EEUU en otros países como su intervencion en Siria. Otras demostraciones que ocurrieron fueron del movimiento feminista en contra del machismo en el sistema académico y la Confederación de Estudiantes de Chile (CONFECH) convocaron manifestaciones para protestar contra el proyecto del Estatuto del Trabajo Juvenil, que fue discutido en el Senado.

Por medio de estudiantes, me enteré que iban a protestar contra el machismo en las instituciones académicas y no iban asistir a clases. A esta causa no me uní debido a que ponía en peligro mis estudios y corria el riesgo de no recibir crédito por mis cursos.

Visité la Plaza de Armas para una tarea en la que tuve que entrevistar a los ciudadanos sobre sus problemas diarios para poder descubrir una manera de resolver ese problema utilizando un producto o servicio de negocio.

La clase se trataba sobre la creación de una empresa en América Latina y la comprensión del ecosistema del espíritu em-

Foto por Rodrigo Polanco

La vista del noreste de Santiago, Chile con vista a las montañas de Los Andes de fondo.

presarial. El curso proporcionó recursos e instrucciones básicas sobre métodos innovadores para poder descubrir soluciones a un problema que no se había abordado anteriormente en el país de Chile.

Tuve la oportunidad de entrevistar a un ingeniero civil retirado que trabajó para la ciudad y creó la ruta del metro para Plaza de Armas. Compartió conmigo su punto de vista del país, y dijo que los jóvenes no obedecen a la autoridad y por eso hay mucha delincuencia.

El dijo que después de la dictadura, la gente mayor quedó traumatizada.

Esto causa el miedo de cómo manejar la desobediencia sin avanzar hacia otra dictadura. Entonces, la autoridad no hace nada a los delincuentes y siguen continuando con la falta de respeto y vandalizando a la ciudad.

Mirando atrás, me doy cuenta de lo liberador que fue vivir en Chile. Aunque escuché que el lema de la Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, “La verdad nos liberó” y con una pancarta colgada frente a la escuela que lee “Pensar con libertad”, no es el caso. Los estudiantes advierten a otros estudiantes que tengan cuidado con lo que dicen y publican en las redes sociales porque las autoridades los acusan discretamente.

Incluso al darme cuenta de esto, el país sigue prosperando económicamente y socialmente.

Los cambios en la administración de EEUU se están sintiendo y viendo en todo el mundo. Los chilenos observan desde lejos y opinan que vienen tiempos difíciles para los ciudadanos estadounidenses que luego impactarán a los países vecinos como México y al resto de América Latina.

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2018 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE McGregor’s Ale House brings welcoming Irish pub atmosphere to Mission Valley

by Lauren J. Mapp SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Boasting several televisions, 18 draft beer tap handles and a short walk from a Green trolley line station, McGregor’s Ale House in Mission Valley is an ideal pit stop when heading to and from San Diego State football games.

Since 1996, McGregor’s has served local patrons looking for a cold drink and tasty bar grub.

When designing the space, the owners of McGregor’s were looking to create a “comfortable, neighborhood saloon,” Managing Partner Ian Linekin said.

“The idea was to create a clean, comfortable, fun space that everyone would feel welcome in — we have a pretty eclectic clientele,” Linekin said.

“It depends on what time of the day that you come in who you see.”

Renovations two years ago leading up to the 20th anniversary have given an upgraded facelift to the bar, while maintaining the same local, Irish pub atmosphere.

“We opened up some areas, changed the colors, put in a new ceiling and redid the lighting (in) honor of the fact that we were turning 20,” Linekin said.

“We also changed our logo — it was kind of a ‘rebranding’ a couple of years ago with the idea of freshening up the ‘product.’”

Opening at 9 a.m. on Sundays during football season, guests can watch every National Football League game while snacking on their favorite pub fare.

Subscribing to a variety of cable sports packages and playing any game that

Photo by Lauren J. Mapp

Potato skins, with generous toppings of cheese, bacon and green onions, are a great game day or late night snack.

patrons want to see is not the ultimate allure of the pub, however.

For Linekin, he said the combination of regular customers and a caring staff is the major draw to McGregor’s.

“The people that work together here and the people who come to visit those who work here make it special,” Linekin said. “This is our home — my philosophy is that this is an adult Disneyland, and we’re all Mickey Mouse.”

Some of the most popular food items on the menu include the burgers, fish tacos, salads made with housemade dressings and the rotating selection of homemade soups, Linekin said.

“The perception is we’re a bar, with food, but we take great care in what we do,” Linekin said. “So everything is made from scratch, and people go ‘Wow,

I can’t believe I got something this nice.’”

For some Irish pub-style fare, try the corned beef sandwich made with horseradish, or the generously-sized plate of potato skins, loaded with green onions, bacon and cheese.

In addition to the multitude of televisions, McGregor’s also has four pool tables, shuffleboard, steel-tipped darts, board games and a jukebox to entertain guests.

“We’re a lot of things to different people,” Linekin said. “To some people, we’re a restaurant, to some people we’re a bar, a sports bar, to some people we are an Irish pub — it’s all how you perceive us, and we kind of left it up to those who come in to decide what they see and what they get.”

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Made with thin slices corned beef and horseradish sauce, this sandwich is a perfect homage to Irish pub fare.

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San Diego restaurants within Mo’s Universe

by Lauren J. Mapp SENIOR STAFF WRITER

For almost three decades, some of the most commonly frequented restaurants and bars in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego have been those under the umbrella ownership of Mo’s Universe.

Whether locals want a night of clubbing and cocktails or craft brews and sit down dinners, they can find a variety of experiences and flavors at the Mo’s Universe businesses scattered throughout the neighborhood.

“Each location has different food stylings and we kind of cater toward different crowds,” Marketing and Events Director Lukas Volk said.

Each year during San Diego’s Pride celebrations, an army of pink flamingo floaties hover around the eaves of each restaurant in the group.

“The history of the pink flamingos was we wanted to stand out during Pride,” Volk said. “Since everyone does rainbow flags, our flamboyance brought us flamingos.”

Mo’s Universe has upgraded the bar crawl concept by creating the Mo’s Mobile — a golf cart that cycles between all five locations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Crawlers can hop on when it pulls up in front of the location that they’re at, or summon it by texting the driver.

Varying from location to location, there is something for everyone within the family of businesses.

“They’re all LGBTQ-owned and operated, but each one has its own little niche,” Volk said. “Depending on what someone’s looking for, if they’re looking for a lounge or more of a party atmosphere, we pretty much cover all of it.”

Urban Mo’s On the west end of Hillcrest, lies the eldest of all the restaurants in the group — Urban Mo’s.

Serving the neighborhood for more than 27 years, Mo’s is best known for its typical, All-American gay bar vibe by day, and for its nightclub scene at night, said Volk. “(Urban Mo’s) caters to pretty much the entire LGBTQ community,” Volk said.

“Depending on the night of the week, there could be 21-year-olds to 55-yearolds and everyone in the community.

Urban Mo’s is open and welcoming to all.”

For dinner, patrons can explore the hefty list of salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps, or dive into a plate of red wine-braised short ribs, surf and turf, or homemade truffle chicken pot pie.

Urban Mo’s all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on Sundays features bottomless mimosas and a variety of items, such as the make your own waffle station and

southern-style items like biscuits and gravy.

Hillcrest Brewing Co. Touted as the “first out, gay-owned and operated brewery in the United States,” Hillcrest Brewing Co. has been brewing and serving beer for the past six years, Volk said.

Hillcrest Brewing Co. has 24 tap handles, with six to eight house-brewed beers on tap at any given time, in addition to other locally-brewed drafts.

“It’s more of a lounge, brewery-type of feel,” Volk said of the location.

Stop in to snack on pizza and wings, or to try the breakfast-style pizza with eggs, bacon and sausage during Sunday brunch. Traditionally flavored pizzas like the Margherita Mary (made with garlic white sauce, basil, cheese tomato) are featured alongside the buffalo wing-style “Mother Clucker” pie.

From the beer menu, try the Banana Hammock Scotch Ale, the Long and Stout Russian Imperial Stout and the Hop Sucker Double IPA. Gossip Grill Promoted as the lesbian bar branch of the restaurant group, Gossip Grill caters to all with its fun, comfort food-style menu.

Often listed as one of the top lesbian bars in the nation, the continent and the world, Gossip Grill is one of only a few remaining women-centered, LGBTQ bars in America, Volk said.

“Gossip Grill is our women’s-focused bar — we really focus on the lesbian community and giving a space for women,” he said. “We’ve really been working on messaging, giving women and those in the transgender community a safe space — really identifying that this is an open, welcoming place and they can feel safe coming to our bar.”

Using the bar’s theme, Gossip Grill has a house cocktail menu that is splattered with dirty innuendos and puns.

Try the truffle mac and cheese, deep fried pickles, BBQ bacon burger and turkey apple brie panini.

Baja Betty’s Mexican and Latin American-themed Baja Betty’s has been a community staple for more than 12 years, Volk said. Stocked with more than 150 tequilas, Baja Betty’s is a go-to spot for anyone interested in agave-based spirits.

“We do a tequila club once a month where people get to sample some of the finest tequilas in the world,” Volk said.

“They get to sample six different varietals and also sample some of our food.”

Exploring the brunch buffet at Baja Betty’s on the weekends can be an

Courtesy of Lukas Volk

Hillcrest Brewing Co. has been touted as the “first out, gay-owned and operated brewery in the United States.”

adventure in itself. Taco stations, a waffle bar and American-style breakfast foods are woven into the Mexican-themed smorgasbord on the weekends.

Bottomless mimosas are served every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and bottomless sangria is available during brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. insideOUT The newest brand in the Mo’s Universe is insideOUT, which offers an elevated dining experience in a vacation-like atmosphere on the east end of Hillcrest.

Designed in a non-local fashion, the space is more reminiscent of restaurants in Los Angeles or Las Vegas than it is of other San Diegan establishments.

“It’s a little bit more elevated — we call it our ‘urban oasis,’ and it is a really catered menu,” Volk said. “We thought it was a perfect fit for the neighborhood and for our group.”

Executive Chef Mary Jo Testa takes the lead on the menu at insideOut, developing her own creative symphony of flavors.

“The cool thing about Mary Jo is she isn’t afraid to try new dishes and to put her own kind of style on it — she always puts a little twist on traditional dishes,” Volk said. “She’s traveled the world and brought back some of her Mediterraneaninspired dishes to our location.”

One of Testa’s creations is her Fideo Rosa, a Spanish paella-style dish made with vermicelli pasta, chorizo and shrimp tossed in a sofrito sauce and accented by lemon aioli.

Since opening about six months ago, insideOUT has been the venue for a fashion show, baby showers, private parties and political events, Volk said.

“Everyone just loves the space and loves utilizing it,” he said.

Happy hour specials on martinis and wine are available Mondays through Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m., and brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During brunch, try the mimosa flight, which includes variations of the classic morning cocktail enhanced with different juices and syrups.

Courtesy of Lukas Volk Courtesy of Lukas Volk

Urban Mo’s is known for it’s All-American gay bar vibe during the day, and nightclub scene at night.

InsideOUT’s chicken Milanese is made with herb-breaded breast of chicken, melted smoked mozzarella, garlic wilted spinach, warm heirloom tomato and calabrian chili salsa.

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Popular food/comedy podcast ‘Doughboys’ to record upcoming live show in San Diego

by Julianna Ress ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR

Meals at chain restaurants are usually evaluated as cheap, bland and unhealthy in comparison to their single-location equivalents.

Why order Taco Bell when an authentic, family-owned Mexican eatery is right next door?

With their comedy podcast “Doughboys,” hosts Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell discuss and rate chain restaurants on their own merits, bringing earnestness in legitimizing those who have attachments to these corporatized eating establishments.

“We try to judge these restaurants in terms of what they’re aspiring to be (and) what they’re aspiring to achieve,” Wiger said in an interview with The Daily Aztec, “instead of comparing (them) to the local gastropub or the local farm-totable place that you’re not going to be able to recreate on the scale of a chain restaurant.”

Comedians Wiger, who is a current writer for Sarah Silverman’s Hulu series “I Love You, America” and has previously written for “@midnight” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!,” and Mitchell, who appeared in the Netflix series “Love” and is a member of sketch comedy group The Birthday Boys, met at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in Los Angeles.

They formed the podcast “Doughboys” in 2015 on the basis of their shared love of fast food. Each episode, released weekly, is focused on one chain restaurant which Wiger, Mitchell and a guest rate on a scale of zero to five forks after discussing their most recent dining experience at the restaurant.

Past guests include “The Usual Suspects” actor Kevin Pollak, actor and podcaster Jason Mantzoukas,

actress and comedian Nicole Byer and many others in and around the comedy community.

The main pull of the podcast’s hook is the shared nostalgia people have for the chain restaurants they frequented as children.

“We all have the story of a great chain restaurant experience or a horrible chain restaurant experience,” Wiger said. “We all have memories linked to these chains because that’s part of growing up eating in America.”

The show has seen growing success over its three-year run.

“Doughboys” has maintained a steady position in the top-200 comedy podcasts on iTunes, and its Twitter account is closing in on 20,000 followers.

The humor of “Doughboys” though, comes largely from the contentious relationship between the hosts. Sources of disagreement between Mitchell, who hails from Boston, and Wiger, a lifelong Californian, include sports, “Star Wars” and, of course, food. For instance, while Mitchell is a loyalist to Taco Bell, Wiger maintains a fierce allegiance to Del Taco.

The hosts’ hard stances in these seemingly arbitrary debates are shed of any possible elitism over chain restaurant food, and are part of what makes “Doughboys” a novel podcast in the comedy world.

These passionate opinions are often reflected in “Doughboys” fans as well, who are not hesitant to vocalize them to the hosts via social media.

“I had no idea people would be so upset that we think the Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich is better than the Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwich,” Mitchell said.

“We’re very opinionated about this stupid stuff, and it turns out everyone is.”

Wiger echoed this sentiment.

Courtesy of Doughboys Media

Comedians Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell started the podcast “Doughboys” in 2015 due to their shared love of fast food.

“The thing that surprises me is that you’ll find a staunch defender of, like, Papa John’s Pizza,” he said. “You would think the biggest fan of Papa John’s Pizza would be like, ‘Yeah, it’s OK.’ But then there are people who love it and think you’re crazy for saying anything negative about it.”

Despite podcasting’s increasing ubiquity, it’s still a fairly new format that listeners and creators are learning to navigate. The relationship between host and listener, specifically, is something that’s been difficult to define in Wiger and Mitchell’s experience, especially considering the intimacy of the platform and the way the two comedians interact with each other.

“We’ll make fun of each other,” Mitchell said. “And then you’ll see something online where someone’s like, ‘You have an IQ of zero’ and you’re like, ‘Hey, that’s not cool.’”

Wiger said he’s had similar experiences online.

“Yeah, it’s like, I don’t know you,” he said. “You’re just a stranger with a Scrooge McDuck

avatar. I have no context for who you are. You’re just being abusive to someone you’ve never met. It’s an over-familiarity sort of thing.

Like, ‘Oh, these guys are having fun with each other. I’m listening to them a lot. It feels like I know them, I’m gonna go online and rib them.’ But that comes with the territory.”

Despite the few trolls, the “Doughboys” fans have been overwhelmingly kind and helpful to show, according to the hosts.

“The majority of the people (who listen) are awesome,” Mitchell said. “They love to have their opinions on stuff, and sometimes they’re right.

Sometimes we’re very wrong. If we get something off, we hear about it, and it’s good to hear about it.”

Mitchell and Wiger will come to San Diego Nov. 30 for a live episode of “Doughboys” at the House of Blues.

Yet to announce what restaurant they will be reviewing for the episode, they tend to choose a regional chain for live episodes: they reviewed Whataburger for a

live show in Dallas, Mel’s Drive-In in San Francisco and Pink’s Hot Dogs in L.A. Wiger said the live audience element of these shows can throw a curveball into the podcast’s usual format.

“We usually have a screened email or voicemail that we (answer) when we record a podcast in the studio,” he said.

“When we record a live show, we take questions from the audience, and those are always a grab bag.

We don’t know what’s coming.

We don’t know who’s drunk, and who’s insane. Those are always a lot of fun to field.”

Based in L.A., Wiger and Mitchell have both spent their fair share of time in San Diego and are impressed by the food scene, citing local Mexican spots Roberto’s and Rigoberto’s, and local breweries as favorite places to visit when they travel south.

The Nov. 30 show will be the first live “Doughboys” episode in San Diego, and Mitchell and Wiger plan to announce more Southern California live shows soon.

FIDLAR shreds through set at North Park Observatory

by Spencer White STAFF WRITER

No band currently touring embodies rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle more than Southern California punk band FIDLAR. The band played a show at the Observatory in North Park on Oct. 18 in support of its upcoming album “Almost Free,” which is set to come out in January. The show was the first stop on its North American tour with fast and brash punk band Side Eyes, and distortion-heavy grunge act Dilly Dally, both bands fronted by women.

Astrid McDonald, the lead singer from Side Eyes, was in disbelief when FIDLAR invited her band on tour.

“I could not believe it when I heard from them that they wanted us to play, it was very surreal,” McDonald said. “I’ve been going to their shows since I was in high

school.”

When FIDLAR dropped the backdrop that had its name spelled out in blood red, the crowd was ready for the band to come on. The band soon came out to a completely dark stage, aside from old and broken television set that would change colors and occasionally flicker frantically to the music.

FIDLAR opened the show with the drunken ballad “Alcohol” off its forthcoming album, and single, “No Waves,” from its first album.

On the latter, singer and guitarist Zac Carper opens up about his struggles with addiction.

“I feel, feel like shooting up / I feel, feel like giving up my skateboard / ‘Cause I’m f—–g bored,” he sang.

Carper finally addressed the crowd during the fifth song of the set the band’s song “40 Oz. On Repeat,” from its second album “Too.” “You guys are way better than

those L.A. people,” Carper joked as the band played the song.

On a more serious note, Carper addressed a recent case of sexual assault at a FIDLAR show and didn’t hold back at all.

“If someone is f—–g with you you have full permission to punch them in the f—–g face,” Carper said. He then proceeded to invite all the women in the audience for a girls-only mosh pit during the song “5 to 9” off of FIDLAR’s self-titled album.

Andrea Renney, computer science sophomore, was at the concert and said it met all of her expectations.

“This was my first FIDLAR show and it was pretty much what I expected – loud, sweaty, fun, great crowd,” she said.

“There was too many guys still in the all-girl mosh pit.”

The crowd went crazy for every song with circle pits and crowd surfers in abundance, but two of the biggest songs came at the end

Photo by Spencer White

Southern California punk band performed at the Observatory in North Park Oct. 18.

with “Why Generation,” and the song the band closed the main set with, crowd favorite “Cheap Beer.”

The crowd was demanding an encore, and when FIDLAR came out for one last time, Carper made the entire crowd sit down

for the last song of the night “Cocaine” until the song kicked in and the crowd could not sit still any longer. FIDLAR are playing all over the United States through November, with a stop at the famous Hollywood Palladium to end the tour.

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Alumni short film makes third appearance in annual Halloween film festival at SDSU

by Nathan Godderis CONTRIBUTOR

At San Diego State’s 2018 Halloween Film Festival, a range of films created by students were displayed for the audience.

Films ranging from horror to comedy didn’t fail to entertain on Halloween night.

One of the short films, “Split Ends,” played at the festival for its third year in a row. The movie was created in 2014 by former film major Casey Nicholas Price, who graduated from SDSU in 2016. The film has made a lasting impression at SDSU as an enticing and unique horror movie.

Price may have graduated more than two years ago, but his movie is still being played at multiple film festivals around San Diego and even the world. His most notable invitation was when his movie was selected to play in the ClermontFerrand International Short Film Festival in France in 2015, which made it into their short film library, an honor only for the best films to play at the festival.

Price said he is always appreciative of his films being played in festivals and enjoys the satisfaction of being a filmmaker there.

“Being in that audience and seeing the reactions, whether it’s a horror film, a comedy — just hearing their reactions is what you do it for,” Price said. “You’re with the crowd enjoying it, and you know you did what you were supposed to do,

and they’re reacting to what you created.”

“Split Ends” takes a unique angle to a horror story, featuring a barber, a victim and a horrifying bloodbath. Price said he thought of the idea for the film through an old-school barbershop in Pacific Beach where Price went regularly while living there.

The film is shot using distinct perfect shots, which gives it compelling visuals from the eye of cinematographers to regular viewers. Price learned this technique in his film class during his junior year at SDSU. “I created perfect shots, and I reverseengineered a script,” Price said. “I made all the shots first, and then I went through and I wrote it out as a script, it came out to be nine or 10 pages. So I kind of did it backward but it turned out great. Every shot that’s moving is a perfect shot for cinematography.”

Price combines these eye-catching visuals with tantalizing horror scenes that shake a viewer’s emotions. One of his goals was to make viewers leave the film with a memorable experience, and horror is one of the best ways to do that.

Theatre alumna Belle Adams, who plays one of the main roles in the film, said it was a movie that was meant to capture the emotions of the audience.

“It’s one of those films that hurts to watch,” Adams said, “which I think makes an impact on people because you

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“Split Ends,” a short horror film, was inspired by an old barbershop in Pacific Beach.

don’t really remember facts about things but you remember the way it makes you feel. So I think that film did its job in the way that it made people feel, that it was a memorable experience watching it.”

Price credits SDSU’s film department for much of his progression in filmmaking and the creation of this work. Since graduating, he’s been working as part of many productions, one including a movie

called “The Samuel Project,” which will screen nationwide.

“It’s always been an honor to be an Aztec and go through the film program at San Diego State,” he said. “To know that my film is being resurrected to play at the festival, it’s really cool to have a generation — some new classes — be able to enjoy a little squirm and cringe at a movie they’ve never seen before.”

Hozier teases new album during San Diego concert

by Lauren J. Mapp SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Exactly three years after performing at San Diego State’s CalCoast Credit Union Amphitheater, Andrew Hozier-Byrne — known by his mononymous stage name, Hozier — played at the Observatory North Park on Oct. 15.

Since releasing his eponymous album “Hozier” in September 2014, he has produced two EPs — 2015’s “Live in America” and “Nina Cried Power,” which debuted on Sept. 7 — and he’s gearing up for the release of his next full-length album in 2019.

The sold out show at the Observatory featured opening act Hudson Taylor, an Irish band fronted by two brothers who were able to interact with the crowd in a way that is usually dominated by veterans of the music industry.

It is a rare event that the opening act for a show will be just as talented and engaging as the headliner, yet the band succeed in this sense, and was able to rile up the crowd, getting them to sing along on several songs.

Wildly energetic Alfie Hudson-Taylor’s performance was juxtaposed with older brother Harry’s more subdued stance on stage.

Joined by their little sister Holly as a backup vocalist and percussionist, the band also includes bassist Ronan Sherlock, percussionist Jonny Colgan, Tadhg Walsh-Peelo (violinist, guitarist and mandolin player) and Oisín WalshPeelo (harmonica, whistle, keyboard and guitar), all of whom also provide backup vocals.

Reminiscent of a wandering folk song, their performance of “Don’t Know Why” was a relaxing segue into the second half of their set.

Hudson Taylor also played its gentle love ballad “Old Soul” and “Feel It Again”

off its “Feel It Again” EP, released in March 2018, along with the bouncy, folk-pop song “One in a Million” from its recently released “Bear Creek to Dame Street” EP. After a quick stage transition, Hozier opened his set with “Like Real People Do,” which sounds like an Irish lullaby, leading concert goers to be immediately enthralled in his performance.

In addition to playing the tried and true hits from his debut album, Hozier played music from his EPs, including “Shrike.”

The playfully whimsical love song highlights the staccato precision of his guitar playing, along with hints of his Irish roots.

“This song is named after a small bird, (a) small bird of prey, it’s known to kill its food and hangs it over its house,” Hozier said to the crowd during the show.

“It makes its nest in small blackthorn bushes or blackthorn trees and cacti.

It’s known to kind of kill its prey and hang it above it, where it lies upon the bush for protection…I thought it was an appropriate theme for a love song.”

Bathed in the streams of light refracting off of a disco ball, Hozier played a not yet released song, “Movement.”

The song pairs highly danceable hip hop-style beats with the gospel choir harmonies from his background singers.

Perhaps the most sultry track from the new EP is the not-safe-for-work “NFWMB,” a song Hozier has said is about loving a woman who has the strength to protect herself.

“It’s about watching the world ending and falling in love with someone who is completely unfazed by it,” Hozier said on stage during the show.

Each lyric is weighed down by the depth of his emotions, yet the words float in a seemingly effortless manner throughout the venue.

The crowd in the Observatory went wild as Hozier closed the main part of his set with “Take Me to Church” — the

gospel anthem for sinners that rose to popularity in 2014.

Returning to the stage for an encore, Hozier teased that the crowd would know the lyrics to the next song before diving into a cover of Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name,” followed by “Work Song.”

Few performers could hope to match

Beyonce in her prowess of this song, but if anyone could launch over the high bar that she has set, it would be Hozier.

While it might be a while before audiences are able to hear new music from Hozier, the jam-packed venue on Oct. 15 may be a predictor of a sophomore success story.

Photo by Lauren J. Mapp

Hozier performed at the Observatory in North Park on Oct. 15, playing tracks from his recent EP “NFWMB.”

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Nov. 7-13, 2018 EDITOR: Abraham Jewett • sports@thedailyaztec.com

SDSU falls to Cal in final home match

by Cristian STAFF WRITER

Alvarez

San Diego State men’s soccer lost 2-0 against Cal Berkeley on Nov. 4 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

It was the last home game of the season for SDSU (6-10, 1-8 MW).

It was also the final match for senior defenders Alex Berkholds and Ilai Shvika, forward Damian German and goalkeeper Cameron Hogg.

In the first half, SDSU struggled to keep any grip on possession. The opposing side maintained more control of the ball and came out aggressive.

Berkeley (6-9-2, 2-7 MW) continued to press against SDSU’s end of the field in search of the opening score.

At the 19-minute mark, a cross from sophomore defender Christopher Grey came flying into the box to meet with the feet of freshmen midfielder Taylor Davila for a tap in score.

This was the first time all season that SDSU had conceded a goal in the first half.

Although the visitors opened the scoring, it did not stop them from wanting another goal.

Six minutes later, a ball and a pocket of space opened up for Cal senior midfielder Shinya Kadono to run straight towards Hogg.

As Kadono busted with speed past defenders, he took a shot that went directly at Hogg for a save to prevent the home side going down twice in less than 10 minutes.

Things became worse for SDSU in the 39th minute.

A shot from Cal freshman midfielder Taylor Davila off a free kick took a

Photo by Raymond Gorospe

Senior forward Damian German fights for the ball during the Aztecs’ 2-0 loss to UC Berkeley at the SDSU Sports Deck on Nov. 4.

deflection and led to freshmen midfielder Lucas Churchill chipping a shot over Hogg to make it a 2-0 advantage.

At halftime, SDSU led in both categories of shots (7-4) and corner kicks (4-0) but had no goals to show for it.

Berkolds said he was disappointed with the outcome of the first half.

“I think we gave up two pretty bad goals in the first half,” he said. I don’t think it was anything to do with the effort but it was more of the mental component.”

Heading into the second half, SDSU

continued to struggle and find any flow of offense. Tension started to build up for head coach Lev Kirshner’s side.

Signs of frustration could be seen across the field with every player for SDSU. The team had to fight for every ball and lots of physicality came into play.

Whenever SDSU would spark signs of attack they were met with Cal defenders.

The minutes passed by and the match was over. SDSU had lost its sixth straight game in conference play.

Kirshner said the result was

unfortunate and did not turn out the way he had hoped.

“I think our guys fought very hard for our seniors tonight,” Kirshner said. “It’s unfortunate that we didn’t get the result we wanted to send them off on their last game here at home.”

Hogg said the trend of the team playing different styles of soccer each half has continued all season.

“It’s a consistent theme that needs to change with mentality,” Hogg said.

SDSU will finish up its season on the road against UCLA on Nov. 8.

Aztecs drop four-set match against Boise State

by Breven Honda STAFF WRITER

San Diego State volleyball lost in four sets, 22-25, 22-25, 25-23, 2225, against Boise State on Saturday at Peterson Gym. “We played at times well,” said head coach Deitre Collins-Parker. “Boise came in for revenge. They’re a good team, coming off a really big win (at Fresno State), so they played with confidence.”

The Aztecs started out the game fast going out on a 4-0 run. However, the Broncos would come back to tie things up at 11. The points would increase evenly on both sides, but the Broncos would go on a mini 3-0 run to take the set, 25-22.

“We wished we could’ve adapted a little (sooner), changed a little a few things a little faster,” said senior middle blocker Deja Harris, who recorded 12 kills and a team-high eight blocks.

The Broncos came out in the second set strong, building the lead as high as six. Lose one, get two would be the motto late in the second set as the Aztecs were able to cut their deficit down to 21-23. However, the run would end and the Broncos closed out the second set, identically to the first set, 22-25.

“We came together in the huddle (heading into the third set). We said that we were going to make changes,” Harris said. “Our coach decided to make a different lineup (that) were used to.”

In a crucial third set for the Scarlet

and Black, Harris scored three straight points, two via the kill and the other due to a block, in the midst of a 5-0 run for the Aztecs. The run would be key as it forced a fourth set and kept the game alive.

“That goes back to my craft as a middle (blocker), so that was…super exciting,” Harris said. “I love my middle position and I love what my coaches given me the opportunities to hit on the opposite end, the outside.”

In the fourth, a 5-1 run put the Aztecs out in front, 17-13, before a timeout was called by Boise State. Despite a small Bronco comeback, the Aztecs were able to come back and tie things up at 21.

However, the run would come up short, and the Broncos would win the point and the match. “(The intensity) was really high, we came into this game expecting a great game and expecting to have to play hard in order to get a win,” said junior outside hitter Hannah Turnlund, who led the way for the Aztecs, with 13 kills.

The Aztecs continued using their big bench. This time, junior outside hitter Emily Burns saw the court.

“We got Emily back in the game and going and she did some really good things,” Collins-Parker said. “We just keep continuing to figure out options that we have.”

The Aztecs now hit the road one final time, playing at UNLV on Nov. 8 and at New Mexico on Nov. 10.

Photo by Tayza Than

The Aztecs prepare for a face off against USC in the second period of a 6-2 victory over the Trojans on Nov. 3 at the Joan Kroc Center.

Hockey cruises to victory

by Brett Pickler STAFF WRITER

San Diego State hockey exploded on offense late during a 6-2 win over University of Southern California on Saturday night at the Joan Kroc Center.

The Aztecs took on the Trojans for the second time in as many days, and looked to build on their momentum coming off a 7-2 victory.

SDSU (5-3-1) appeared tired to start the game, and USC attempted to take advantage by bringing physical play.

Head coach Phil Bateman said his team was not at its best to start.

“They were flat,” he said. “I think ultimately, if anything, physically they just didn’t have what we are accustomed to, but also mentally we weren’t as sharp.”

The Trojans’ strategy seemed to spark the Aztecs, however, and the home team began to fight back. Both side were guilty of multiple penalties in the first period.

After a scrum in front of the USC net, the teams were forced to play 4-on-4 hockey.

Tyler Smith took advantage and netted a goal nine minutes into the first period.

“I got (the puck) and remember putting it once through the defenseman’s stick, and then next thing I know, I put it on net over the goalie’s glove,” Smith said.

There was another brawl in front of the Trojans’ net toward the end of the first period. SDSU was given a penalty and USC took advantage of an ensuing power play to tie the score at 1-1 with 1:51 left.

The Aztecs were finally able to break the tie in the third period, after Devyn Taras notched two quick goals to make the score 3-1.

USC answered back with a goal of their own, but the Aztecs’ offense exploded with two more goals, including one off a penalty shot, to make the score 5-2.

Taras secured a hat trick by scoring on an empty net for the final goal of the game.

“It was incredible,” Taras said. “I was right where I like to be: in front of the net. I was just in the right spot at the right time.”

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Aztecs beat deficit, wallop Lobos

by Aaron Tolentino ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

San Diego State football overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat University of New Mexico 3123 on Saturday night at Dreamstyle Stadium.

The Aztecs (7-2, 4-1) trailed the Lobos (3-6, 1-4) 23-14 with 10:07 left in the game but scored 17 points in the final 10 minutes to help keep their Mountain West Conference title hopes alive.

SDSU senior quarterback Christian Chapman was inserted in the game in the second quarter.

That was the first time Chapman took a snap under center since he sprained his knee on Sept. 8.

He finished the night completing 13 of 19 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown.

Offensive coordinator Jeff Horton said Chapman had a good feel for the game. “(Chapman) had good awareness,” Horton said. “He saw some blitzes where he had to check some plays. He was just really tuned in.”

Chapman’s arguably biggest play of the night came when he connected with junior tight end Kahale Warring for a 19-yard score to cut the deficit to 23-21 with 7:29 left.

After 41 pass attempts against Nevada last week, the Aztecs reverted back to their run-first identity with 40 rushing attempts and 25 pass attempts against the Lobos.

With Chapman’s performance, Horton announced Sunday that he will be the starter in the Aztecs’ next game against UNLV this Saturday.

Junior running back Juwan Washington took his first carries since injuring his collarbone on Sept. 22.

Washington rushed for 95 yards on 11 carries and two touchdowns, including a 50-yard burst that gave the Aztecs the lead for good.

Horton said Washington’s return brought a new enrgy to the team. “(Washington) stepped up and made some big plays when we needed him to,” Horton said. “Just having his presence out there changes the team a lot.”

Washington, however, may have been rusty after not playing for six weeks as he fumbled the ball that led to a New Mexico field goal that gave the Lobos the 10-7 halftime lead.

Along with Washington, junor quarterback Ryan Agnew and freshman running back Jordan Byrd both coughed up fumbles of their own.

The three turnovers committed by the Aztecs led to 16 New Mexico points.

The fumbles gave the Lobos good field position which helped out an anemic offense that only had 142 total yards.

Lobos quarterback Coltin Gerhart was under constant pressure and got sacked six times, completing only nine passes for 41 yards.

SDSU junior linebacker Kyahva Tezino was in Gerhart’s face all night.

Tezino sacked Gerhart 2.5 times and

Courtesy of Ernie Anderson, SDSU Athletics

SDSU junior running back Juwan Washington carries the ball during the Aztecs’ 31-23 road victory against New Mexico on Nov. 3 at Dreamstyle Stadium.

also had 12 total tackles which both led the Aztecs.

The performance garnered Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week honors, Tezino’s second time this season being named the honor.

Coming off a letdown in Nevada last week, SDSU head coach Rocky Long was aggressive early.

The Aztecs converted a 4th-and-1 that led to the their first touchdown, a five-

yard run by sophomore running back Chase Jasmin, to tie the game 7-7 with 3:35 left in the first quarter.

The Jasmin touchdown was all the points the Aztecs could put up in the first half.

However, SDSU came alive offensively in the second half by scoring 24 points – three touchdowns and a field goal.

The victory was the Aztecs’ fourth fourth-quarter comeback of the season.

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San Diego State junior tight end Kahale Warring has had a big impact in the Aztecs’ passing game this season.

The 6-foot-6, 250-pound product out of Sonora, Calif. has 21 catches for 288 yards and three touchdowns this year.

Warring’s receiving yards ranks second on the Aztecs, behind senior wide receiver Fred Trevillion (312).

Just nine games into the season, Warring already has 40 more receiving yards than he did his entire sophomore season.

In the Aztecs’ last two games against Nevada and New Mexico, Warring recorded 11 receptions for 156 yards and three touchdowns.

Warring’s frame, athleticism and hands make him virtually unguardable by opposing defenses.

His playmaking ability shows that he needs at least five or more targets and increased involvement on offense every game.

Warring only played one year of football in high school but adjusted to the sport quickly.

Head coach Rocky Long said Warring seems to improve each week despite his lack of experience playing football.

“Kahale, I think, is still a little bit of a novice football player because he hadn’t played very much,” Long said. “He gets a little bit better every week.”

Warring’s potential impact on the ground and in the air shows his versatility.

Long has seen Warring’s impact beyond catching passes.

“He’s actually really improved his blocking,” Long said.

Warring, along with junior tight end Parker Houston, is often used by the Aztecs, especially in two-tight end sets.

Offensive coordinator Jeff Horton said both tight ends have different assignments on offense but excel in their respective roles.

“It’s huge to have both those guys, they’re both good at what they do. Kahale gets more of the glam because he’s making catches,” Horton said. “What Parker does is kind of the dirty work. Those two guys are invaluable.”

In addition to making contested catches, Warring’s route running ability makes him a big target downfield.

The threat of SDSU’s ground game could distract the opposing defense from covering the pass.

Long said play action passes help draw defenders away from Warring.

“Our offense has done a great job with play action pass where sometimes (Warring) slips out there in the open and nobody covers him, and he catches the ball,” Long said. “So he is a big influence on any kind of offensive success we have.”

Warring, who has caught touchdown passes from two different quarterbacks this season, has proven he is able to make plays no matter who is behind center.

An increased volume in the passing game will not only benefit Warring but also SDSU’s offense altogether.

Long said Warring’s size and strength allow him to prosper for the Aztecs.

“He is an outstanding, big athlete,” Long said. “He runs really fast, and he has great hands. And so he is a matchup problem for anybody.”

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Nov. 7-13, 2018 Editor: Julianna Ress • arts@thedailyaztec.com

Scene at State: How graphic design junior Erin Boyle curates her vintage, chic style

by Kelly Kerrigan STAFF WRITER

Bringing old aspects of past decades into modern society has been quite the trend nowadays, whether it is with music, art, hairstyles and so much more.

For graphic design junior Erin Boyle, it is the basis of her style.

Every season, old trends from the ’60s and ’70s make their way back into fashion magazines and onto young people.

From bell-bottom jeans to converse high tops to striped cropped shirts, recycling clothes from the past is something millenials love to do.

Boyle mixes in the current trends with her own unique twist on every piece, walking around San Diego State everyday looking straight out of Vogue’s latest issue.

She accessorizes her on-campus looks

unless I’m looking for basics like jeans (or) shoes.

If affordability wasn’t an issue, I would love to get my hands on pieces from Realisation Par, Orseund Iris, Are You Am I and vintage Chanel anything.

Who are your inspirations?

biggest

fashion

Like I mentioned earlier, Verge Girl is a major source of inspo for me.

Their style is funky and chic, and I love how their stylists pair together unlikely pieces that flow effortlessly.

Madison Beer is also a style queen.

She’s more on the sporty side, but I would wear anything I see on her.

I get some of my inspiration from Tumblr, and I would say I admire the Southern California and Australian chic street style.

“Being an art major, every day you have new tasks and assignments that allow you to eplore your creative mind, and I think this has carried over into my sense of style. For me, fashion is another art form and a way to express yourself. ” – Erin Boyle, graphic design junior with small colored sunglasses, vintage jeans and her favorite pair of Dr. Martens shoes.

While dressing up for class is a difficult task for some people, for Boyle it is her own form of artistic self-expression showing off her creative mind while at school.

She recycles her clothes, never wearing the same thing more than once, and uses sites like Depop and Poshmark to find her newest vintage treasure.

Boyle is not afraid to take risks. You might see her sporting a patterned sundress paired with her white platform gym shoes, or mixing two patterns into one outfit.

“Erin puts together trendy prints and accessorizes well, creating a unique style,” psychology junior Marissa Sion said. “She fits together unpredictable pieces with her makeup and accessories.”

Boyle’s passion for art shows in her style, making it apparent that she puts time into every outfit she wears, knowing that it is a statement of who she is.

Describe your style.

I would say my style is chic and feminine, yet inspired by the latest trends.

I like to experiment with new styles and put my own feminine touch on them.

Vintage pieces are my absolute favorite because they embody so much history and personality in them.

Where are your favorite places to shop?

When it comes to shopping, I buy most of my pieces secondhand or from boutiques.

I adore the Australian boutique Verge Girl.

I get a lot of fashion inspo from them, as well as Dollskill, I Am Gia and Tiger Mist. I shop on Depop, which is basically an online thrift store.

You can find so many unique pieces from different shops and sellers that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

As my style has progressed, I’ve tended to stray away from mainstream stores

When did you get into fashion?

I’ve been into fashion since I was a preteen and got my hands on Teen Vogue and other fashion magazines.

My senior year of high school, I was voted best dressed, even though I look back at pictures and cringe at what I was wearing. But I really think coming to college and finding my passion in the arts and graphic design has heavily influenced my viewpoint of fashion.

Tell me account.

about

your

Poshmark

I actually haven’t sold pieces on my account in a long time. It’s a lot of work to keep up with while in school.

I probably should start it up again because it’s such a good way to earn money and, in turn, use that money towards new pieces. I’m so bad with my money.

I am a sucker for clothing and especially if I’m getting an item discounted, I cannot resist. I made over $800 on Poshmark one summer and spent it all on other items. Kind of pathetic, I know.

I’m drifting more towards Depop now because I dig the style and concept of that app more than Poshmark.

Photo by Angelica Wallingford

Bill Yeager, director of jazz studies at SDSU, conducts the jazz ensemble during rehearsal on Oct. 12.

Photo by Kelly Kerrigan

Graphic design junior Erin Boyle said she mixes vintage pieces with modern trends.

pieces and putting a trending twist on out-of-date items.

Being an art major, how do you think that influences your style?

Ever since I decided to switch my major and pursue the arts, I have felt a creative energy blossom in me.

Being an art major, every day you have new tasks and assignments that allow you to explore your creative mind, and I think this has carried over into my sense of

style. For me, fashion is another art form and a way to express yourself. A lot of the artwork I enjoy creating are graphic collages in which I do incorporate fashion and designers into them, and they in turn have become my inspiration.

I have never really studied or looked into major designers before, and now I am totally obsessed with collections, new and vintage of high-end designers.

I admire their creative eye and how well they can envision art in the form of clothing.

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If you could only have one clothing item for the rest of your life what would it be?

My platform Dr. (Martens).

What is a fashion trend you love?

One you hate?

A fashion trend I love is, and will forever be, Dr. Martens, high-waisted jeans/shorts, platform shoes, slim sunnies and fanny packs.

Honestly, I can’t come across a trend I don’t like because I feel like anyone could put their own twist on a trend. Like fanny packs? Never thought those would be a thing and now they complete outfits.

I love how fashion recycles yet evolves and expands on past pieces. This goes hand in hand with my love for vintage

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