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Facial recognition technology, previously limited to soldiers in Afghanistan and FBI agents, is now being used by civilian law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County. According to documents acquired by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit focused on digital and privacy rights, the San Diego State Police Department is one of the agencies using this new technology. SDSUPD currently only has one officer in the program. However, he is the most active officer in the county, with more than 200 photos analyzed from January to October of this year. The program to bring facial recognition technology to San Diego law enforcement is called TACIDS—short for Tactical Identification System. It’s a pilot program from the San Diego Association of Governments developed and purchased using grants from the federal government’s National Institute of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, according to The Center for Investigative Reporting. TACIDS works through Samsung tablets and Android smartphones that were distributed to specific officers (SDSUPD uses a tablet). Most of the 25 participating agencies were given one or two devices,

although the sheriff’s department received the most with 64, while the San Diego and National City police departments received 27 and 26 respectively. Lt. Mike O’Deane is the only SDSUPD officer using the TACIDS system, although he said other officers have called him to request he help identify individuals they are questioning. O’Deane has filed 224 queries, or match searches, as of October—seven times more than the county average of 31.6 queries per device. It’s also more than twice as many times as the next closest users; four Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who have used their devices an average of almost 100 times each. O’Deane said he might be using it more than average because he thinks some of the officers who were given the devices are detectives who rarely use them, if at all. Records obtained by the EFF might support at least some of that theory. Of the 178 devices distributed for the program, 36.5 percent were considered inactive, meaning they had made fewer than 10 total queries. The average number of queries per active user is 49.8, closer to O’Deane’s number, but still barely more than a fifth of his queries. Regardless of how often officers access their new identification tool, it’s clearly designed for ease of use. Users simply take a photo of an individual they are trying to identify. The photo is compared, using

measurements such as the distance between eyes, to booking photos of about 348,000 San Diego County arrestees, according to the CIR. The system then provides possible matches, ranked by similarity to the individual photographed. “The system gives you basically the top 10 people that it’s close to, that it thinks that could be the person,” O’Deane said. “Then it’s the officer’s responsibility to look through those 10 to see if it’s even close.” O’Deane said that although matches ranked higher than a 50 percent probability are worth investigating further, many true matches will result in a 99.9 percent probability ranking. If a person doesn’t have any booking photos on the county files, the system won’t be able to provide a matching result. The question then becomes what happens to the photo the officer took on the field. According to the CIR, the photos are stored inside individual tablets and it’s up to officers to delete them, but O’Deane said the process is different. “If I take your picture and it comes back nothing, there’s nothing; that photo is gone, it’s not being saved,” O’Deane said. However, the system is focused on the cases where something does come back. O’Deane said the new tool has been most useful when individuals lie to officers about their identity because they have a warrant or to conceal that they are on parole or

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probation. “We’ve had a few good success stories where people were completely lying to us … we already had them under arrest,” O’Deane said. “We just didn’t know who they were and so then (TACIDS) is a good tool to help you identify the person in your investigation.” According to Lance Larson, a lecturer in management information systems and adjunct faculty in the graduate program in homeland security at SDSU, properly identifying individuals that police officers come in contact with is important for them to do in their jobs. “If I am having a conversation with a student, I always make sure to know who I am speaking with,” Larson said. “Police officers and other first responders likely want to know who they are speaking with as well—hopefully, it helps them perform their jobs more efficiently, and keeps all of us more safe in the community.” However, as with many new tools in law enforcement, particularly those in which privacy rights are implicated, challenges are likely to be filed, SDSU business ethics expert and attorney Wendy Patrick said. “We’re always looking for easier ways to verify information,” Patrick said. “The challenge is to balance the need to identify people, find suspects (and) do investigations on cases. We have to balance that with privacy rights, and constitutional rights.”

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NEWS

MONDAY, december 2, 2013

#access

Campus wheelchair access disappoints Arturo Garcia Sierra staff writer

Katrina Roseli staff writer

Navigating San Diego State’s campus can be difficult for wheelchair users, said rehab and counseling graduate student Alex Fernandez. Fenandez has used a wheelchair for 12 years. Wheelchair users face many issues, including using the bike lane and opening doors that are not automatic. The afternoon rush by the bike lane makes it hard for Fernandez to travel across Campanile Walkway. “It makes me feel anxious because I don’t want to be hit by a bike,” Fernandez said. The bike lane is on the radar of Student Disability Services, director Pamela Starr said. Even so, Starr said she is still unsure of what action will be taken on the issue in the near future. “How do we make it accessible when it is a pedestrian-only campus and people use skateboards, bicycles or scooters?” Starr said. In addition to the bike lane, Fernandez said not having automatic doors is a

problem. Psychology senior Christine Perez, who also uses a wheelchair, echoed Fernandez’s complaint. Perez said the main problem with doors is doorknobs, which can make it difficult for wheelchair users to open doors and wheel through. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has a regulation against doorknobs, Starr said. “If there’s a doorknob on a door on this campus then I need to know,” she said. Perez said she encounters another problem once inside the classroom. SDS places a special desk in each of her classrooms for her to use, but it’s common for the desk to either be in an uncomfortable location or for other students to ignore the disabilities sign and use the desk for themselves, forcing her to sit elsewhere. “The only place where I can sit in one of my classes is right by the door and right by the trash, and that alone is emotionally awkward,” Perez said. “When people come in and out to use the restroom, or come in late or leave early, I always have to move. I’m blocking the doorway.” Starr said she imagines classrooms are crowded, leaving little space for large desks. If this is the case, she said students

should share their concerns with her early in the semester so SDS can find another venue for the class. “If the student is experiencing that, they need to let us know because unless we hear their voice about issues with access, we here at Student Disability Services can’t do anything,” Starr said. Starr said the SDSU campus is up to code compared to other institutions where she has worked. “Given the size of this campus, the hilliness and the age of some of these buildings, it’s pretty darn accessible,” Starr said. But, Perez said the campus is generally hard to navigate because of its hilly terrain. When she first arrived at SDSU, she thought SDS provided a cart with a ramp that elevated wheelchair users and transported them to and from their classes if they wished. She said she later learned the cart had broken years ago and to this day has not been fixed or renewed because of SDS’s monetary limitations. However, Starr said SDS has two carts, one that can be used by people who use manual wheelchairs, and one for people who use electronic wheelchairs; the latter is the one with the ramp. Manual wheelchair users have to transfer from their wheelchair into the

cart, either on their own or with their own personal care assistance—cart drivers can’t assist them, Starr said. Learning Disability Coordinator and former Interim Project Director of SDS Don Kirson said SDSU’s challenge is that it was built before the disability laws were put in place. Kirson said SDS took a person in a wheelchair around SDSU to see the issues firsthand. “When something isn’t accessible, the university doesn’t try to spare expense,” Kirson said. According to the ADA, educational institutions need to modify their academic requirements to guarantee students are not at a disadvantage because of a disability. Institutions must provide auxiliary aids to further prevent discrimination. “(The) ADA is a civil rights movement,” Starr said. “It’s really about equal access.” Everything is determined case-by-case, Starr said. “It’s an ongoing process,” she said. “As we find out about things, the university mobilizes to fix things.” Starr said she encourages students to tell her their concerns by calling SDS at 619-594-6473 or visiting its office at the Calpulli Health Center on the third floor in Suite 3101.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#CONDOMS

Wrap it up tight or it’ll itch at night MADISON HOPKINS

Condoms are proven to prevent pregnancy and SENIOR STAFF COLUMNIST sexually transmitted diseases—got it? I was hoping that was an unnecessary statement for most readers, but after reading a frightening statistic, I wanted to cover my bases. The Sex Information and Education Council of Canada recently conducted a study and found that almost 50 percent of college students don’t use condoms. I realize we aren’t in Canada and this data may not accurately reflect statistics in the U.S. But who are we kidding? Chances are San Diego State has a similar percentage of sexual safety slackers. If anything, it’s possible the percentage is even greater for the campus that was once infamously nicknamed “STDSU.” I want to give these people the benefit of the doubt. Not everyone received comprehensive sexual education in high school, and it’s possible those same individuals never learned about sexual health from their families, friends or even the Internet. It’s a small possibility, but it’s there. However, there’s no way this tiny faction of college students could account for half of the sexually active population. This means most of you who refuse to wrap it up are doing so while knowing the risks. I was perplexed by this conflict, so I took to campus to ask around why this is happening. Here are the most common excuses I heard for not wearing a condom and why they’re wrong: Americans aged 15 to 24 are four times more likely to contract chlamydia and gonorrhea. While both of those diseases may be present in the body without any symptoms, they could cause painful swelling, discharge and female infertility if left untreated. This is without mentioning the heightened risk of HIV. Luckily, technology has a solution. Hula is a mobile app that makes having the STD talk slightly less awkward. It shows users the nearest place to get an STD check and sends the results to their phones so users

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1. “It’s fine, I know my partner is clean.” That kind of trust is great. If the two of you are in a committed relationship, have been tested and are on some other method of birth control to prevent pregnancy (assuming you aren’t trying to conceive), then continue having as much natural loving as your little hearts desire. As for everyone else, it may be time to rethink your trust in your sexual partners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young people are responsible for half of all new STDs. Also,

can easily prove their health status with potential hookups. It even sends reminders to get regular checkups. 2. “He pulls out.” The withdrawal method, or coitus interruptus, is a high-risk birth control method in which the male removes his penis from his partner’s vagina before ejaculation. This is the oldest form of birth control and it’s still used today. According to Contracept.org, the withdrawal method has a 27 percent failure rate. Some experts believe that during sexual intercourse, a male’s pre-ejaculate, or pre-cum, may contain enough sperm to impregnate his partner. So while this method is potentially effective, without combining it with another form of birth control, it will do little to prevent pregnancy and nothing to protect against STDs. 3. “It just doesn’t feel as good.” With the current state of condoms on the market, this one is slightly harder to argue—, but not for long. Last March, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation began a competition to create a condom that “significantly preserves or enhances pleasure, in order to improve uptake and regular use.” One winner was a San Diegobased company that’s continuing research into making condoms out of collagen from

cow tendons. So, hope is on the horizon for making safe sex fun. For now, there are still suitable alternatives. Most condom companies offer ultra-thin versions of their products to increase sensitivity. If the dulled sensation is still a condom deal-breaker, try to remember that while the trade-off may not feel worth it now, it’s doubtful you’ll feel the same when you wake up with a burning sensation on your lower half. 4. “I can’t afford them.” This excuse is the most ridiculous, especially for Aztecs. I can’t remember the last time I went to a school-sponsored event about health and there weren’t free condoms everywhere. To be fair, I’m a women’s studies minor and as a group, we tend to pass them out like candy. Also, the SDSU Calpulli Center provides free condoms and other contraceptives to SDSU students. When it comes to using protection, there shouldn’t be any excuses. Those who choose to participate in sexual activities are taking their own health and their partners’ into their hands. The risks associated with forgetting this one thing are too high to simply push it aside in the heat of the moment. The next time the moment arises, remember to hold back on the love until you’ve put on the glove.

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OPINION

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#FATSHAMING

No excuse for fat-shaming fashions CARMEN HUERTA STAFF COLUMNIST

Size does matter. Fashion retailers are no strangers to this outdated and offensive ideology. One size doesn’t fit all, and if you don’t fit this mold there’s something wrong with you and your lifestyle. Believe it or not, clothes are direct indicators of an individual’s personality and his or her social status. We don’t wear the clothes, the clothes wear us. As consumers we should have the right to wear the brands we desire and not be limited or singled out because of our body size or the way we look. The value of a brand and all its glory won’t be tarnished by having a plus-size line in its repertoire. A plus-size addition would invite a new share of individuals looking for a brand to call their own. Deny them entrance and they will riot. The body shaming needs to end because the plus-size market that the fashion dictatorships is the same that is leaving them for more open-minded, businesssavvy fashion retailers. It shouldn’t surprise the fashion industry to know that the average American doesn’t fit within the stereotypical good looks and svelte bodies walking down the runway. Brands have an image to uphold if they want to be recognizable to consumers. However, the misrepresentation of full-figured and plus-size lines are great examples of an industry asking for trouble. It’s important for the head of a fashion house to see the ins and outs of the industry and apply necessary changes when needed. However, CEOs tend to show their true colors when asked who or what their company stands for. Case in point, Abercrombie & Fitch Chairman and CEO Mike Jeffries has ruffled some feathers with his statement that A&F clothing shouldn’t be worn by “certain types” of people and went on to say the brand is only made for an attractive clientele. Selectivity in fashion isn’t new as retailers target specific individuals to their clothing and lifestyle. This elitism in fashion also shuns individuals who want to associate with a brand but

unfortunately don’t fit the mold. A&F had never carried a plus-size line; however, in response to the controversy, it has now offered to incorporate one in 2014, according to a New York Post article. This is another case of crisis control and a company trying to cover its tracks. Consumers are learning the true sentiments many brands feel toward plus-size customers who have moved on from the A&F bandwagon. This shift of fashion exclusivity will not be taken lightly by customers who have felt scrutinized by fashion vendors such as A&F and Lululemon Athletica. Society’s high attention to detail that emphasizes a physical portrayal of beauty excludes plus-size individuals and lets them know they’re not wanted. People are looking for affordable fashions that are plus-size friendly such as those offered by H&M and Forever 21. San Diego State plus-size men and women are included under the umbrella of fat shaming here on campus. If not directly expressed by the SDSU Bookstore and Razz, it’s seen through the vendors these retailers choose to carry. Razz, a fashion boutique located inside the SDSU Bookstore, is a carrier of jewelry, handbags and notable fashion vendors such as Billabong and Solo Eyewear. It has determined its prime customer is sized between junior sizes and only occasional larger sizes. However, don’t be fooled by the lean bodies walking around campus. There are many students who can’t find the right shirt size and women who wish they could fit in the clothes Razz carries. “The problem is, the fashions that I carry is juniors, and they just do small, medium, large,” Razz store manager Stacey Ehlers said. “Every once in a while there can be a large, and extra large. But it just happens that the brands that I carry only do those sizings. So I don’t go to seek extra large or extra extra.” On-campus boutiques should seek a variety of vendors to accommodate every shape and size. Choosing vendors that

are selective is a recipe for exclusion that leads to catering to specific individuals who are only tailored for specific brands. Razz should be for all Aztec men and women of all sizes. Admitting that Razz doesn’t carry a variety of vendors, which carry plus-size clothing is important, but actions speak louder than words. “I don’t try to exclude anyone by any means,” Ehlers said. “It’s just that’s what we offer. Billabong goes small, medium, large. That’s all I can do, you know? I mean, there are some vendors in Los Angeles that do just focus on (plus-size), but then I would have to get all new vendors. I want to stick with what I have and do size ranges with what I have.” She assured me that plenty of plus-size students make purchases at Razz. The SDSU Bookstore carries plus sizes in both the male and female departments. It keeps up with trends and values the opinions of students and employees. However, it can only accommodate students based on the size limitations of its vendors. “The cutoff is based usually on our

San Diego State plussize men and women are included under the umbrella of fat shaming here on campus ... don’t be fooled by the lean bodies walking around campus. There are many students who can’t find the right shirt size.

vendors,” SDSU’s buying group Associate Director Kathy Brown said. “For men, we run from small to 3 XL. Some of the men vendors are just beginning to start bringing 4 XL, and those are your Champions, your Russells. You know, the everyday logo stuff you see in there. In womens there’s extra small to 2 XL and traditionally that really went from small

to large. Extra small and 2 XL have really been introduced probably in the past, I want to say, probably two and a half years.” It’s important to note the bookstore has acknowledged that it too is tied down by the size limitations of its vendors. The college market is a profitable market because vendors can target both alumni and current students. The bookstore understands the plus-size market is profitable. Therefore, it should move to bring in vendors that appease to bigger sizes and cuts. “That’s a tough one for us because we’re limited by our vendors, so if our vendors go up to only 3 XL for Champion and they don’t offer a 4 XL, we don’t have access to have it made, so we are really limited by the vendor,” Brown said. “Most of the vendors now are recognizing that that’s a bigger market, like Abercrombie is recognizing that that’s a bigger market.” If the trend of the plus-size market is profitable then it shouldn’t take long for vendors to change gears and move toward larger sizes. Following trends is important, but selectivity is a fashion sin. “I think our vendors are slowly moving in that direction because really our collegiate vendors follow the trends of outside fashions,” Brown said. During the interview, there was discussion about plus-size and fullfigured mannequins on the floor, and the expense for a mannequin comes with monetary adjustments. A mannequin’s shape and size is determined by the manufacturer and that there’s a standard-fit mannequin model that comes in size 6. This is one of the reasons why we don’t see plus-size mannequins at the SDSU Bookstore. It’s difficult to serve the needs of every customer. The choice has become whether it’s worth it to spend the money to have plus-size mannequins. “We can’t obviously accommodate all the requests, but we sure try to do the best we can to bring obviously what the students want,” Brown said.

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6 SPORTS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#AZTECFB

Rebels run through Aztecs 45-19 ETHAN BAILEY STAFF WRITER

Despite a fast start on offense, the San Diego State Aztecs were unable to keep up with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels as they lost by a final score of 45-19. “Obviously we played very poorly,” head coach Rocky Long said after the game. “I think they played really well. UNLV, got to give them credit, they played extremely well while we played poorly on all sides of the ball.”

Rebels’ senior quarterback Caleb Herring epitomized the Aztecs’ evening when he hit junior wide receiver Devante Davis for a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to increase UNLV’s lead to 45-13. It was Davis’ fourth touchdown reception of the game. Herring had no trouble moving the ball against the Aztecs, completing 20 of 30 pass attempts for 270 yards and five touchdowns. Herring also rushed for 60 yards and had one rushing touchdown in the game. Davis was Herring’s favorite

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Kaehler completed 24 of 46 pass attempts for 239 yards. JORDAN OWEN, SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Women’s basketball picks up first win

Deajanae Scurry was one of four players to hit double figures, scoring 10 points against the Gauchos on Saturday. WESLEY BEIGHTS, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

target, accumulating 171 yards and four touchdown grabs. While the Rebels’ offense moved the ball at will, the Aztecs’ offense couldn’t seem to find any rhythm outside of its first drive of the game. Senior wide receiver Tim Vizzi returned the opening kickoff to the Aztecs’ 31-yard line, and two plays later junior quarterback Quinn Kaehler found senior wide receiver Colin Lockett wide open for a 39-yard touchdown pass to give SDSU an early seven-point lead. Kaehler finished the game completing 24 of 46 pass attempts for 239 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Special teams’ issues plagued the Aztecs during the game, as senior kicker Wes Feer missed an extra point in the third quarter that would have cut the Rebels’ lead to 17. But the biggest special teams blunder came in the second-half kickoff when a would-be safety was nullified by an Aztecs’ offsides penalty. The ball was re-kicked and UNLV marched down the field to score a touchdown on a 5-yard quarterback keeper by Herring. On a brighter note, Vizzi returned a punt 71 yards for an Aztec touchdown. It was the second consecutive game he returned a punt for a score. Unfortunately SDSU’s defense, which had played well during the past two games, simply couldn’t keep up with UNLV’s high-powered offense. The defense only registered one sack and the secondary was consistently tested and beaten deep and short by the 6-foot-3-inch Davis. Herring provided a dual threat that

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caught the Aztecs’ defense off guard several times as he used his legs to avoid pressure and get first downs in clutch situations throughout the game. The Aztecs’ offense was held in check by the Rebels’ defense, producing just 88 total rushing yards in the game. Junior running back Adam Muema totaled 11 yards on 12 carries. Las Vegas native and freshman running back Donnel Pumphrey had a decent game, running hard for 87 yards on 13 carries with one touchdown. Kaehler and junior wide receiver Ezell Ruffin both had negative rushing yards in the game. The offensive line struggled to protect Kaehler, who was sacked once and consistently had to roll out of the pocket to avoid pressure from the Rebels. “We were bad in the kicking game, we were bad on offense, we were bad on defense,” Long said. “When you can’t get a fourth and half a yard to keep your drive alive obviously you’re not doing what you need to do to try and stay in the game offensively. And then on defense our corners got chewed up. We got beat on some deep passes that got the game out of whack early on by giving up those passes, so it was a total team effort. We played extremely poorly, ” Long said. UNLV broke up the Aztecs’ fourgame winning streak, causing SDSU’s overall record to fall to 7-5 and 6-2 in the Mountain West Conference. However, the team will still get the opportunity to play in a bowl game for a school record fourthstraight season. Which one, however, is yet to be determined.

There were 16 lead changes and seven ties in this game with 11 of those changes coming in the first half. After an 0-4 start with three close losses, The Aztecs went on a 8-0 run midway a win finally came for the San Diego State through the first half to take a 26-18 women’s basketball team. The Aztecs lead, but the Gauchos wouldn’t lie down defeated the University of California, as they responded with an 11-2 run to Santa Barbara 71-67 on its home court, take a 29-28 lead on their way to a 39-33 The Thunderdome, last Saturday. It was halftime lead. Stacie Terry’s first win as head coach. Right out of the gate in the second half, SDSU was boosted by the strong senior guard Nicole Nesbit’s 3-pointer performance of senior center Cierra gave UCSB a nine-point advantage, but it Warren, who finished with 21 points would be its largest lead. and seven rebounds. But it wasn’t just Sophomore forward Deidra Smith’s Warren who came up big; the Aztecs had two field goals during a minute-and-afour players who half stretch helped finished in double pull the Aztecs figures, a display within four points SDSU was boosted by of “good team of the Gauchos as the strong performance basketball” that the game got even Terry stressed in closer. of senior center Cierra previous games. But SDSU wasn’t Warren, who finished That essence about to start 0-5 with 21 points ... of team couldn’t and it took the lead have been more for good with 11:24 pronounced, as remaining in the three of the four game when Warren’s players in double figures for the Aztecs jump shot went in for a 52-51 lead. Down came off the bench. Also in the Aztecs the stretch, it was a steady stream of favor, a stunning display of shooting as defense, field goals and free throws in the SDSU shot an unreal 65.9 percent on 27second half that earned the Aztecs their 41 shooting. That combined with limiting first victory of the season. its opponent to only 10 second-chance Off the bench, Smith scored 12 points and eight offensive rebounds, both points, freshman guard Ariell Bostick season lows, ensured that the pieces were scored 11 points and sophomore guard in place for SDSU to come out on top. Deajanae Scurry put up 10 points with A close game throughout, SDSU was six rebounds. The Aztecs next game never in any danger of suffering the same tomorrow at 7 p.m. CST, doesn’t get easier fate it did against No. 19/14 University of as they will travel to College Station, South Carolina, who beat the team the Texas for a showdown with No. 12/11 previous Saturday by a lopsided 34 points. Texas A&M University. STAFF WRITER

SPORTS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#AZTECMBB

Davis transfers energy to the Aztec court Senior forward Josh Davis is one of two seniors on the men’s basketball team who is determined to help lead the Aztecs to another NCAA Tournament appearance.

TERENCE CHIN STAFF WRITER

Josh Davis has traveled more than 2,000 miles to get to where he’s at today, playing basketball at San Diego State for his final year of Division I eligibility. He started in the cold fall temperatures in Raleigh, N.C. and attended Tulane University in New Orleans before transferring to SDSU. The 6-foot-8-inch forward wants to leave it all out on the floor as he hopes to make his presence known in his one-year legacy at SDSU. “I want to be one of the best rebounders to ever come out,” Davis said. “I have to raise my free throw percentage, but I think rebounding is what I want to leave a legacy in at San Diego State.” In his very first game as a starter at SDSU, Davis made sure the Aztecs knew he’d be one to hang around the glass as he recorded a double-double, scoring 10 rebounds and grabbing 13 points in an exhibition win against California State University, San Marcos. Prior to transferring to SDSU, Davis was his own double-double machine at Tulane, where he led the Green Wave as a junior averaging 17.6 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Davis told U-T San Diego about 50 schools were calling him for his services when he decided to test the transfer market as post graduate student being immediately eligible. Some of these schools included Gonzaga University and Ohio State University, which Davis had planned visits to before committing to play for the Aztecs. Davis said it was the Aztecs’ style of play and head coach Steve Fisher that solidified

his decision. “I never really met a coach like him before; with the conversations we had, the guy made me feel like family,” Davis said. “After Tulane granted me my release, a lot of schools started to call. One day, coach Fisher and (assistant head) coach (Brian) Dutcher called me. They came to visit my mother first before they came to visit me … from there on it was easy for me to come and end up here.” Senior guard Xavier Thames, one of only two seniors on this year’s team, enjoys Davis’ presence and explained the importance of his experience. “It’s been great. He’s been playing college basketball for four years like me now,” Thames said. “He’s a hard worker and he works on his game everyday and brings a good presence on the court … I’m really glad to have him.” Since Davis first Josh Davis arrived on campus, Aztec fans have labeled him “Kawhi Leonard 2.0,” after former Aztec forward Kawhi Leonard who now plays professionally in the NBA. When asked what he thinks of the label, Davis laughed and said he doesn’t mind it at all. “I’ve been hearing that since day one, since I stepped onto campus,” Davis said as he smiled. “We’re two different players, but as far as work ethic I feel like we’re the same; everyone thinks we look alike.” After defeating the College of Charleston and the Associated Press No. 20 Creighton University this past weekend in the DIRECTV Wooden Legacy tournament, the Aztecs improved their season record to 4-1 overall, qualifying to play for the tournament championship against the AP No. 25 Marquette University on Sunday.

Davis helped SDSU hold off the ranked Creighton Blue Jays by adding six points and eight rebounds, bumping his season average to 8.2 points and leading the Aztecs in rebounds, averaging eight per game. Aside from a uniform change from his freshman year at North Carolina State University to his previous two seasons at Tulane, Davis described the refreshing change of playing on Montezuma Mesa.

JENNA MACKEY, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

“I love the weather; the weather is the biggest difference,” Davis said. “It’s November, and I can still walk outside with shorts on … I love the weather here.” Davis also wants the Aztec Nation to know what kind of player he’s striving to be. “Just know that I’m going to bring it every day,” Davis said. “I look forward to trying to win a conference championship

“Just know that I’m going to bring it everyday ... ”

Against the Highlanders, Davis had 11 points and eight total rebounds. JENNA MACKEY, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

8 SPORTS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#AZTECVOLLEYBALL

Aztecs upset Rams, fall to Cowgirls LIVVI SEFTON STAFF WRITER

The San Diego State volleyball team concluded its 2013 campaign by handing No. 9 Colorado State University its first loss of the season 3-2 before suffering a loss to

the University of Wyoming 3-1. The Aztecs dropped the first two sets in Fort Collins, Colo. last Wednesday, but then refocused and reeled off wins in the final three sets to stun the Rams in set scores of 15-25, 18-25, 25-21, 27-25 and 1513. The upset ends the Colorado’s 27-game

Senior outside hitter Summer Nash had 16 kills against the No. 9 Colorado State. WESLEY BEIGHTS, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

winning streak. Senior middle blocker Emily Harris said the team knew it could play better than it was after the first two sets. The Aztecs changed the lineup after the two opening sets, leaving the Rams not knowing what to expect. “Our intensity turned up 10 notches,” Harris said. “As a team, we decided not to lose and didn’t expect anything less.” Senior outside hitters Summer Nash and Raegan Shelton led the Aztecs with 16 and 15 kills respectively. Junior outside hitter Chaiymin Steel added 10 kills and a teamhigh five blocks, while freshman middle blocker Baylee Little was the fourth Aztec to record double figures in kills with 10 as well. Defensively, senior libero Christie Ring had 17 digs for the Aztecs and senior defensive specialist Kyla Oropeza added six digs and a pair of service aces. Senior setter Johnna Fouch recorded 52 saves, which marks her third highest of the season. Harris said the team knew it was better than the Rams, but the win enabled it to prove to everyone else. “It felt absolutely amazing,” Harris said. “And beating them at home was extra good because they believed they were giants compared to us. I believe giants are meant to be slain.”

The Aztecs had Thanksgiving Day to let their win sink in before falling to the Cowgirls on the road in set scores of 22-25, 21-25, 20-25 and 22-25. Harris and Shelton led all Aztecs in kills with 13 each. Harris also contributed five blocks, while Shelton ended with five digs and three blocks. The defensive leaders for the Aztecs were sophomore outside hitter Halle Aiken with 14 digs and Ring with 12. Fouch finished a stellar four-year campaign with 52 assists, eight digs, three kills, two blocks and a service ace. The game marked the last time the eight Aztec seniors would play together. “I was very emotional,” Harris said. “I approached this match as something I wanted people to remember, how I wanted to be remembered as a player. And I wanted to just enjoy being on the court with my sisters for the last time.” The defending conference champions end the season in fifth place in the final Mountain West Conference standings, with an overall 16-14 record and 11-9 in conference play. Despite their loss to the Aztecs, the Rams stayed at the top of the standings to take the conference championship. The University of New Mexico finished second and Utah State University came in third.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#STUARTVOYTILLA

Professor loves legendary auteurs DAVID DIXON

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Stuart Voytilla has taught many classes in the School of Theatre, Television & Film, such as TFM 310, “Film, TV & New Media Criticism;” TFM 330, “Cultural Aspects of Media;” and TFM 510; “Advanced Script Writing for TV and Film.” Despite his busy schedule, Voytilla was able to make some time to talk about his career, the golden age of film and some of his favorite writers and directors. The Aztec: What is your involvement with the film industry outside of San Diego State? Stuart Voytilla: I do a fair amount of consultation. I evaluate screenplays. I still write some spec scripts. I have one spec that I

have been revising. A lot of my recent professional work has been helping a pair of producers in Los Angeles getting their television series launched. We are trying to sell that right now. The development process can take a while, but it is a

wonderful experience. I’m working with my production/ writing partner on the East Coast, Mark Redfield, on a series of live radio shows to benefit the Edgar Allen Poe house in Baltimore. I’m also writing a libretto for a musical. TA: Who are your favorite filmmakers of all time and why? SV: For classic filmmakers, I love Billy Wilder’s work. He was able to go across genres and could tell a great story as a writer and director. I have a passion for Alfred Hitchcock as well. In terms of more recent filmmakers, (Martin) Scorsese is one who took a lot of risks and continues to invest a lot of himself in his stories. He knows how to use technology creatively and still be able to film adventures that don’t fall into clichés and can really surprise us. The Coen Brothers do the same thing for me. They have such command of

technology and genre to the point where they draw us into a specific genre and subvert it. I have great respect for Wong Kar-wai because he explores narrative choices in a very fascinating way. TA: Up to now, what is the moment you are the most proud of in your professional career? SV: I am enjoying a wonderful journey in the arts and often don’t look back, but am proud of what is yet to come, especially in the future achievements of the students that I’ve had the pleasure to mentor. Also, I’m most proud of my daughter who’s developing into a talented and wise artist and producer in dance and media. TA: Any advice for SDSU students in general? SV: What’s important to remember is what is driving you as a storyteller and to be patient. Some professional screenwriters don’t get their big break until they finished six or 12 screenplays. The other piece of advice I have is that it’svery difficult to rip character away from the plot. They work together. A plot will turn because of the main protagonist; and I bring up “Die Hard” and “Raiders of the Lost Arc” to my students. Those two action films are defined by their heroes. Without the protagonists, those movies would not have worked.

Professor Stuart Voytilla teaches classes at San Diego State that focus on many unique films and television series. PHOTO BY KRISTIAN CARREON, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Katie Crutchfield brings intimate music to Che Cafe with side project

In January 2012, musician Katie Crutchfield SENIOR STAFF WRITER released her solo project Waxahatchee after disbanding her band P.S. Eliot. At the time, Waxahatchee’s songs consisted of intimate home recordings coming 11/7/13 of Crutchfield singing and playing acoustic guitar alone into www.thedailyaztec .comCrutchfield has put another band together since then a tape. and released an incredible studio album, “Cerulean Salt,” but has not lost her personal touch in songwriting. The musician is performing with her band to play songs both old and new on Dec. 7 at the Che Cafe. www.thedailyaztec.com The home recordings that sparked the attention for Waxahatchee are found on the album “American Weekend.” The recordings are rough, but the low quality only adds to the intimate feel of her songs, which already read like pages out Blackboard. of her personal journals. Crutchfield eventually expanded her WebPortal. project into a full album, “Cerulean Salt.” The result is a stronger Campus Maps. rock sound with a cleaner finish. The production shift splits fans Access all of these and more in a split between the two albums, but both records are excellent through The Aztec app! in their own ways. www.thedailyaztec.com

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No matter how the sounds change in Waxahatchee, Crutchfield’s lyrics and stories play the most powerful part in the music. In “Cerulean Salt,” the clean production makes her lyrics feel even sharper as she fits tangled syllables into a poetic form. The stories inside “Cerulean Salt” cover much about the waning days of childhood and innocence. Delicate emotions come alive from Crutchfield’s specific details, such as when she drunkenly flirts in “Lips and Limbs” or when she escapes from issues in “Coast to Coast.” For P.S. Eliot followers, the Che Cafe show should be a treat, as the band Swearin’ also takes stage in support of Waxahatchee. Swearin’ includes Allison Crutchfield, former member of P.S. Eliot and Katie Crutchfield’s twin sister. The band also released a solid album this year titled “Surfing Strange,” a recommended listen for Waxahatchee fans or anyone interested in rock music with a cheerful spirit. Wrapping up a great year, Crutchfield and her band Waxahatchee are currently touring to promote “Cerulean Salt.” Listen to one of the year’s best records and catch the band live this Saturday.

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MONDAY, december 2, 2013

#drake

alek sanchez staff writer

It’s hard to put into words how amazing the weekend of Nov. 24 was. Drake and company came through San Diego State once again, and put on a spectacular show. This was a can’t-miss event for Aztecs this year. Viejas Arena was packed to the brim, as Drake’s “Would You Like A Tour?” featured opening act PartyNextDoor and supporting artists Future and Miguel. Hailing from Canada, PartyNextDoor is an up-and-coming artist who signed to Drake’s own OVO Sound record label, fusing a touching R&B sound with electronic dance music inspired sounds. PartyNextDoor has been steadily gaining traction, and I expect big things from him in the future. Up next was Atlanta rapper, Future. He recently expanded his sound, adding more of an R&B style, to his usual street hits. Future has pushed back his second album, “Honest,” from its original release date because of his tour with Drake. Future did a great job of building the energy for Miguel and Drake. As the stage was set and the lights dimmed, Miguel rose up from under the stage. Known for his signature soulful sound, Miguel’s profile has been growing, and boy does he know how to put on a show. With his luscious lyrics, Miguel has considered his songs to be an “autopilot wingman” for a lucky night with the ladies. Rocking with a live band, Miguel’s energy was palpable. Feeding

off the crowd, Miguel’s mixture of funk, hip-hop and classic rock was a sure hit to hype up spectators. Miguel’s last album, “Kaleidoscope Dream” was a sleeper hit, but has allowed him to create a larger audience since its release. And then it was time for the man of the hour. Once Drake stepped onto the stage, the energy reached a whole new level. The music was thumping and the party seemed to never stop. Drake played tunes from throughout his career. Starting out with songs from his new album, “Nothing Was the Same,” to hits off of his official mixtape, “So Far Gone,” the crowd loved everything Drake had to offer. During his performance, Drake brought out Future and the lovely singer Jhene Aiko to sing a couple of songs with him on stage. One lucky fan even got the chance to be on stage with Drake, as he serenaded her to the tune of one of his new singles, “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” Mixing his signature style of hype bangers, and deep R&B lyrics, Drake’s performance was able to hit all kinds of right notes. One of the more personal moments was when he ascended into an elevated ring above the center crowd. Going from one end to the other, Drake called out each and every special fan that caught his eye. It was a nice break of pace, and reassuring to fans that even with all the fame our favorite artists get, they’re still real people. San Diego loves Drake, and Drake loves San Diego. We can’t wait for your next performance, Drake; Aztecs will be waiting.

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#BECAS

Beca incluye a indocumentados DAVID HERNANDEZ

Los estudiantes aprobados para el programa de Acción ESCRITOR Diferida (DACA) ahora son elegibles para solicitar la Beca General del Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). HSF, una organización sin fines de lucro que apoya la educación universitaria para estudiantes hispanos, hizo el anuncio el martes pasado sobre la nueva calificación. “HSF se compromete a garantizar que todos los solicitantes hispanos calificados y merecedores reciban el apoyo que necesitan para completar una educación universitaria”, dijo Fidel Vargas, presidente y director de HSF, según un comunicado de prensa. De acuerdo a la pagina web de HSF, los estudiantes indocumentados que son otorgados una beca también tendrán la oportunidad de participar en programas de tutoría y servicios de carrera. “Al ampliar los criterios de elegibilidad para incluir a estudiantes de DACA, estamos ampliando el grupo de estudiantes que HSF puede apoyar a través de la universidad que luego irá a contribuir a la vitalidad económica de nuestra gran nación”, dijo Vargas. En California, el “California Dream Act” permite a ciertos estudiantes indocumentados solicitar, y si son elegibles, recibir becas de fondos privados y ayuda financiera del estado. La primera parte de la ley, AB 131, entró en vigor este año. Según el sitio web de la Oficina de Ayuda Financiera y Becas de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego (SDSU), este año académico, 2013-14, los estudiantes indocumentados fueron capaces de recibir ayuda financiera del estado, con becas similares a Cal Grant. Los estudiantes fueron elegibles para recibir ayuda financiera de SDSU, como el “State University Grant”, a partir del COURTESY OF THINKSTOCK semestre de primavera de 2013. La segunda mitad de la ley, AB 130, permitió que estudiantes indocumentados solicitaran becas de fondos privados a partir del año académico 2012-13. Los individuos elegibles, clasificados como estudiantes AB 540 en base a la Ley de la Asamblea de California 540 (AB 540), deben haber asistido a la preparatoria en California por tres años o más, y deben haberse graduado o recibido un diploma equivalente. Si un estudiante aprobado para el programa DACA cumple con los requisitos de AB 540, él o ella puede solicitar ayuda financiera de SDSU o del estado, según el sito web de la Oficina de Ayuda Financiera y Becas de SDSU. Si un estudiante indocumentado no cumple con los requisitos de AB 540, él o ella debe solicitar becas que no tienen requisitos de residencia o ciudadanía. DACA es un estatus migratorio federal que se le puede otorgar a inmigrantes indocumentados que llegaron a los EE.UU. cuando eran niños. Si satisfacen ciertos criterios, los individuos son exentos de la deportación por un mínimo de dos años y reciben un permiso de trabajo, aparte de un Seguro Social.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

#HUMOR

Thankful for good friends

good friend will bail you out of jail, but a best friend will be wearing the same orange jumper with you. I didn’t coin that ideology; it might have originally been written in something great like the Bible or “The Odyssey.” Every person at San Diego State has a plethora of stories about his or her friends. I consider myself to be a good friend, and I’m sure my friends would support me on that. But before you go long-distance running along the road of friendship shenanigans, how can you tell if this other person would equally go that distance for you? How much is too much in the friendship bucket of favors? What would you not do with your best friend? I haven’t always been a social butterfly. When I was in junior high school, the nerdy trend wasn’t cool yet, so I was just another Steve Urkel to pick on. In high school things changed—not just physically, but my confidence level improved as well. Following the trends of the popular kids throughout high school kept me at a good social status. My father posed some great friendfinding advice: “If the cool kids are jumping off the rooftops, would you jump with them?” Thanks, Dad. I took that advice like everything else he told me back then—I flipped it around, flipped him off and jumped in my car to find the rooftop where all the cool kids were hanging out.

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I made fast friends who, after high school, I quickly discovered had stayed on that rooftop and never left for better things. I’m not saying I started my early twenties any better than the rooftop dwellers. I just did it simultaneously while achieving certain goals that contributed to where I am today. At 19 years old, my friend Big Head (such a name is needed for the considerable amount of noggin that rests on his shoulders) and I received a police escort into a county overnight drunk tank. The reasons are still a bit blurry in my mind, but the bologna and biscuit breakfast was enough to keep me from going back. For me, orange will never be the new black. But that’s what friends do; they stick by each other. When one friend decided there was a necessity to go to Mexico for Tijuana hotdogs, I didn’t shy away. If you have never experienced a TJ dog, I will say there isn’t a Yelp review on the planet that could do those bacon and jalapeño wrapped beauties proper justice. When that same friend dropped her contact lens on the cement bridge crossing the international border, I promptly picked it up, poured some water on it and helped place it back in her eye. Like I said, I’m a good friend. Friends will ask you to do many things. Offer that warm shoulder, give those harsh truths or pretend you’re in a crisis so they can let unworthy suitors off easy. I do draw the line at certain favors, even if it makes me less of a good friend.

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I won’t help people pack when they move. Don’t pretend this is an uncommon request. Several times I have been tricked into completing this shoddy task. I will always help move the boxes, but why do people need help packing their belongings when they are moving? The six-pack and pizza is no payment for having to dig through another person’s personal stash of random things. I don’t allow friends to live on my couch longer than comfortably convenient for my cat, hamster or roommate, T-Bone. Thank the heavens we haven’t run into this situation, because I strategically picked T-Bone to be my roommate when she listed “crushing people” as a favorite pastime. I won’t “out” my friends’ or anyone’s sexuality, even when I thought my female friend’s boyfriend was a homosexual man. Coming out of the closet was something I thought he had to do on his own. I tried to give them subtle hints about my thoughts of his orientation confusion. For example, I started conversations like, “Hey, who do you guys find more physically attractive, Michael Phelps or RuPaul?” As any good friend would, I strongly support the things people in relationships have in common. For these two, they both like men. I will say that her style and wardrobe never looked more incredible than it did during this relationship. What more can be said about good friends, before we all hang out with some turkey and candied yams? Friends will always be on the “thankful for” list during the upcoming holidays.

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37 Drum accompanying a fife 38 Team nicknamed the Halos, briefly 40 Risk 41 Five-time 30-game winner of early baseball 42 Got tight 43 Moisture overload results, in plants 45 Manhattan part 47 Door support 51 Source of a cc 52 “Lolita” co-star, 1962 54 Side unit 56 One way to think 57 Court expert 58 “The Liberty Bell” composer 59 Made more attractive, as a deal

1 Gripes 2 Event celebrated in “Through the Looking-Glass” 3 When “you’re gonna want me for your girl,” in a 1963 hit 4 Mongolian dwelling 5 Jedi foes 6 Spices (up) 7 Eye parts 8 Absorbed 9 Adviser of a sort 10 Cannon attachment 11 Soother 12 Drama Desk relative 13 Prismatic bone 14 Lab work 23 Parker product 24 “The Joy Luck Club” author 26 Campus town near Bangor 27 Shoe part 29 Semi-hard cheeses 30 Album that includes “Michelle” 31 Disbeliever’s comeuppance 32 London flat? 33 It’s 1 on the Mohs scale 34 Some coll. students 36 Constantine native 39 Back 40 Some microwaves 42 Caught stealing, say 44 Chop up 46 Stop by 47 Little bits 48 Fresh 49 Place for a rock group? 50 Something to pick? 52 Plymouth potato dish 53 11-Down substance 55 Young louse

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/2/13) - If you love your work, it will grow. If not, accept new opportunities. Prioritize passion. Collaboration thrives with balance and respect. With persistent attention, creative and romantic risk pays off. Record springtime muses for late summer launch. Pitch and negotiate then. New flavors inspire your work. Maintain high standards and your nest egg will grow. Follow love. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 9 - Embark on a wild adventure, and take a partner along. Your universe is expanding. Empower assertive behavior. Don’t spend on celebrations; keep the money in the bank and find low-cost alternatives. Test new recipes in private. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is an 8 - Past deeds speak well for you, so keep up the good work. Don’t confuse enthusiasm with being impulsive. Stand up for what’s important. Consider the impact before acting. Handle financial matters now. A friend’s referral opens a door. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 - Adjust to the demands and needs of others now. Put fantasies on hold for a while and study. Finish up all the old tasks on your list. The effects will be far-reaching. Do a little bit at a time. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 - Discover and take advantage of new opportunities. Put insights to imaginative use. Intuition reveals a winning strategy. Fulfill a promise to a colleague. The pace quickens. Water enters the picture. Balance your work with rest. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 Provide something that’s required. Make more time for love over the next few days. Prepare a glamorous event. Imagination is your best asset to generate creative and unusual ideas. Organize and delegate, then celebrate with friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Stick close to home for the next two days, and relax. Reassess your view of a situation. A disagreement about priorities could arise. Work the numbers and negotiate a firm deal. Research options by reviewing expert opinions. Create a workable plan. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 - Take care of a household emergency with quick thinking. You’re extra brilliant today and tomorrow. Don’t spend money just to look good. Actions speak louder, so work faster and make more money. Communicate your feelings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 - Household finances take top priority. Upgrade domestic technology without getting distracted. Go for it together. Provide the perfect atmosphere using available resources. Heed the voice of experience. The next two days could be very lucrative. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 9 - Verify connections and reconfirm the plan. Consult an expert. You’re getting stronger. Dreams provide answers. You’re extra hot today and tomorrow. Save for a rainy day. Change things around at home. Use your skills and enjoy the results. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Focus on keeping old commitments today and tomorrow, freeing space for new ideas. Get your partner involved. Don’t worry about the money. Get the team to play along. Get advice from somebody who’s been there, done that. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Obstacles make you even more determined. Friends help out, too. Dance with surprises. Let your partner take the lead. Schedule meetings for today, and think things through to the logical conclusion. Upgrade equipment. There’s a positive outcome in the works. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Career matters claim your attention today and tomorrow. Pay attention. Consider an interesting proposition and discover an answer. Offer your own ideas. Meditate on a problem, then act on your convictions. You’re earning points that you can play later.