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SDSU bans electric bikes, scooters and skateboards

by Michael Cline Kaitlyn Little

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San Diego State announced a ban on all electric or motorized bicycles, scooters and skateboards on campus just ahead of the start of the fall semester.

A campus-wide email issued

by Parking and Transportation Services on Aug. 19 detailed the policy change, which bans all electric or motorized alternative transportation devices operated on campus, outside of eight “designated parking areas.”

“Students will be able to use the alternative transportation source to commute to and from campus, but they are not permitted to operate such devices within university

grounds,” the email said.

For students using shared mobility devices, like a Bird or Lime, the ban will be enforced partially through the use of geofencing, which will alert riders before they enter a campus “no-ride” zone. Such mobility devices will be slowed significantly should they enter the campus zone, and riders will be required to park the device in designated parking areas. If riders don’t dismount, they will not be able to end their ride and will be subject to an added fee or citation, according to the email.

Those with personal mobility devices will be required by the new policy to power down their devices once on campus or face a $75 citation.

The email also said the new policy does not affect non-

motorized bicycles, scooters or skateboards — devices that must still be operated in bike lanes or curbed campus roadways.

Chemistry freshman Ashley Hall said she doesn’t see a problem with mobility devices on campus as long as riders are being respectful by keeping them out of the way of others.

“Some classes are pretty far apart, so I feel that’s something that’s convenient and really useful for a student to ride to and from class,” Hall said.

Hospitality and tourism management junior Justin Tyler Flores said he understands why the school decided to implement this new rule, but the ease of

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New scholarship portal eases application process

by Aretha Matsushima STAFF WRITER

San Diego State’s new scholarship portal, set to launch spring 2020, will allow students to apply and search for scholarships through a single application.

The system overhaul comes after a San Diego UnionTribune report showed millions in scholarship funds went unused by SDSU students in the past decade.

The new Scholarship Search and Application Portal will be personalized to each student’s eligibility, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Associate Director Chip Pierce said.

The student will fill out a general application that links them to the appropriate university scholarships for which they qualify. Any

additional information that may be needed, such as essays, can be attached in the portal.

“The system is so smart that it reads your all of your information and filters the scholarships that apply to you,” Pierce said. “(It) does all of the work for you.”

This is a significant switch from SDSU’s former scholarship portal, which required students to sort through scholarships they may not be eligible for.

“With the current scholarship tool, students would have to individually search for scholarships by major and class level on their own,” Pierce said, “However, the new scholarship portal will find all of the scholarships for you.”

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Lolita’s Mexican Food to open under South Campus Plaza this fall semester

by Daniel Farr CONTRIBUTOR

Trujillo’s Taco Shop and Señor Pancho’s have new competition on the east side of campus.

The San Diego-based Lolita’s Mexican Food will open a seventh location later this month at South Campus Plaza, adjacent to Epic Wings N’ Things and Everbowl.

The new location will sit on the corner of College Avenue and Montezuma Road, just across from the two other popular SDSU burrito spots. But, according to SDSU Dining, Lolita’s will be the first of the three to be offered on the meal plan.

Lolita’s has deep roots in the San Diego community. It’s a family-owned and operated company that’s been in business for 35 years since it was founded in Chula Vista by Dolores “Lolita” Farfan, according to their website.

“What we’re all about is quality,” Dolores Jackson, President of Lolita’s restaurants, said. “Our food is made from scratch every morning, our recipes are the founder’s recipes and we stay true to what we believe in and that’s a quality

product.”

The SDSU location will be set up the same as all Lolita’s restaurants, Jackson said.

Customers may order from the counter and staff will bring the food to their table.

Lolita’s menu features breakfast items such as Machaca burritos and Menudo. It also serves lunch and dinner items such as tacos, chimichangas and other plates.

Jackson said the location even added a new salad to the menu to appease more “healthconscious eaters.”

“Our top-sellers do well at all our locations and that’s going to be your carne asada fries and California burrito,” Jackson said.

Lolita’s will be the first restaurant to occupy it’s new space in South Campus Plaza.

“We got in there, it was just dirt,” Jackson said. “We have been under construction for quite some time now, so we’re looking forward to opening up soon.”

Lolita’s Mexican Food is set to open their SDSU location to the public on Monday, Aug. 26 at the beginning of the upcoming semester.

According to the SDSU dining website, their hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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Lolita’s Mexican Food will be located along South Campus Plaza.

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News

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Aug. 21 - 25, 2019 EDITOR: Kaitlyn Little • news@thedailyaztec.com

Flavors of East Africa to open express location on campus

by Aretha Matsushima STAFF WRITER

Flavors Express, a new addition to the Flavors of East Africa restaurant that serves authentic East African food, has made a permanent home for itself on the east side of campus.

The new restaurant – which has long been a popular food choice for students at San Diego State’s weekly farmers market – has taken the place of Pho Fifth Avenue Express off College Avenue.

This will be the second location for the company.

David Buelna, Flavors Express restaurant manager, said Flavors of East Africa is no stranger to SDSU. It has catered to campus organizations and actively participates in the farmers market and Aztec basketball games.

Flavors of East Africa was first opened in 2011 by Kenyan native Alvin “June” Owino. He prepared homemade East African dishes, putting to work the knowledge he gained from cooking during his childhood. He made the decision to open up his restaurant when he realized the lack of East African restaurants in San Diego, according to the Flavors of East Africa website.

The SDSU location will be set up a little differently from the original location in North Park. Buelna said while the location in North Park offers a variety of items including oxtail, lamb and various meats, Flavors Express will have a more condensed menu due to the nature of this specific restaurant.

“Flavors of East Africa is more of a sit-down dining experience versus Flavors Express which will be more of a

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continued from page 1 will not be available in time for the fall semester, SDSU Scholarships Assistant Director Kari Hooker said.

“We are currently running one last cycle of the existing scholarships during this fall semester,” Hooker said.

Some students had the opportunity to try out the new scholarship search portal early and, and Pierce said they were impressed with its new features.

“We have ran a test-group with students who have said the system is much more efficient,” Pierce said.

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Flavors of East Africa is located on College Ave.

grab-and-go,” Buelna said. “We want to really highlight the express aspect of the restaurant.”

Buelna also said students who are familiar with the Flavors of East Africa menu at the farmers market should expect to see the same one served at the Flavors Express location. This menu is also featured at other farmers markets in Ocean Beach and Hillcrest.

“More or less, it’s the same business and is going to include the same menu as

According to a report by the San Diego Union-Tribune, $20 million dollars of SDSU scholarship funds went unused in the past ten years.

Campus officials, cited in the article, attributed the undistributed funds to the outdated scholarship tool that students found difficult to use.

In response to this issue, Pierce said he believes the new portal will make scholarships more accessible to students.

“The scholarship system would definitely allow finding these scholarships to be much easier,” Pierce said.

In preparation for the start of the new portal next spring semester, Hooker said the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be tabling and advertising the new system to students.

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Lime scooters are among the devices banned by SDSU.

getting from one place to another trumps the need for a ban.

“Honestly, I think they’re pretty fun and get you place-to-place really easy,” Tyler Flores said. “I understand where they’re coming from cause scooters coming through even just right here, next to the dorms, people go really fast and people step in and then they could hit each other.”

The new regulations on electric or motorized mobility devices on campus comes amid additional changes to parking and transportation policies.

Earlier this summer, Parking and Transportation Services announced it would cease issuing physical parking permits for campus commuters and visitors, opting for a virtual vehicle registration system to verify valid permits by license plates.

the farmers market,” Buelna said.

He said he expects Flavors Express to bring more diversity to the food choices on campus, since options for East African cuisine are very limited. The food is also unprocessed, home cooked and made fresh.

“We’re bringing East African food and everything is home-cooked, spice-filled with plenty of vegan options,” Buelna said.

The restaurant menu features various

salads, grilled meat or fish, stews and vegetarian options as well, according to the Flavors of East Africa website.

Buelna said while the restaurant is independent and will not be accepting meal plan, students can still enjoy its food with its convenient proximity to campus. Flavors of East Africa will also continue to participate at the weekly farmers market.

Flavors Express is set to open this semester.

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Cancer fund supports students in need

by Kaitlyn Little NEWS EDITOR

On Sept. 1, 2017, Tammy Blackburn was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. She went into remission less than a year later, but this would be cut short in March 2019 when she was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer — it had spread to her spine.

She has a long history with San Diego State, as a double alumna and the current director of Development Technology for SDSU Alumni, and her experience has inspired her to give back to the university.

With this came the Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn, Courage Through Cancer Fund for students at SDSU whose education may be affected by a cancer diagnosis. She said the mission of the fund is to give these students financial support, a passion inspired by her days spent in the cancer center.

“I saw people who didn’t have family members with them and I saw people who had to take public transportation to get there (and) people who just struggled to even pay for their medicine,” Blackburn said.

Blackburn announced the fund in August 2018, named after the two UC San Diego Health doctors who inspired it,

Dr. Anne M. Wallace and Dr. Rebecca A. Shatsky, according to the SDSU crowdfunding webpage.

Just a few weeks after the campaign’s launch, the fund was able to give an award to its first student. The fund has since helped seven students and continues to grow.

Despite her current diagnosis, Blackburn has stayed dedicated to the cause.

“I’m scared and it’s hard and I’m in pain, but I will not stop focusing on bringing awareness to anybody who wants to understand that there are people, students at San Diego State, who have to live the way that I’m living and they just need a little help,” Blackburn said.

Depending on a student’s situation, the fund can help cover a student’s tuition, meal plan and housing. Anybody can apply to be considered who has experienced a personal diagnosis or one within their immediate family. The Economic Crisis Response Team website has a link that students fill out about their specific needs and, once completed, someone from the team connects them to specific resources.

“I don’t want that student to experience personal pain and anguish because of cancer,”

Blackburn said. “I want to keep students on track to graduate.

It’s very important that we allow them to finish what they began.”

Blackburn said she wants to specifically do two things with the fund: continue to grow the endowment and continue to award students throughout the school year.

The endowment allows for the fund to continue servicing students long into the future.

The goal is for students who are affected to be able to graduate, and Blackburn said three recipients of the fund were able to graduate last May. “That’s the ultimate goal and I got to be at the graduation and see them and that was a really a very personal experience for me,” Blackburn said. “It is the reason why the fund is there.”

Chemistry senior Diego Perez is one of the recipients of this fund.

When his brother was diagnosed with leukemia, he said he was able to talk to the financial aid office where the employees connected him with Blackburn.

“I mentioned that my brother was sick, so it was kind of getting harder for my dad to help toss some money over every now and then,” Perez said.

He said he could not overlook Blackburn’s perseverance and

Courtesy of SDSU NewsCenter

SDSU Director of Development Technology Tammy Blackburn (left) and Cameron McCullough, the first student recipient of the Courage Through Cancer fund.

commitment to this cause.

“Tammy is one of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever met and that’s the kind of people I want to surround myself with in my life,” Perez said. “For her to be able to go through what she’s going through and has gone through and still think about other people is just really incredible to me.”

Anyone can help to donate to this fund, and Blackburn said she would like to see more students supporting the cause.

On Sept. 25, there will be a

fundraiser held at the SDSU bookstore.

“You don’t have to be an alum to donate,” Blackburn said. “You don’t have to have a lot of money.

You can have $5 dollars or $10 dollars and participate. Last year, our students participated in it in an event that was a fundraiser for this fund and raised about $7,000 dollars in just a couple hours.”

To donate to the Courage Through Cancer Student Success Fund, visit the crowdfunding website.

SDSU provides resources, support for undocumented students

by Johann Derek STAFF WRITER

Oribello

San Diego State publicly announced their commitment and support for the safety of undocumented students, faculty and staff amidst concerns of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s pursuit in arresting undocumented individuals across the nation.

A campus-wide email sent on July 12 contained information regarding the resources readily available for undocumented individuals in the SDSU community.

According to the email, one of the main resources available to undocumented students is the Undocumented Resource Area, located within the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs.

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Antionette Marbray said in an email the URA is an essential resource serving the unique needs of undocumented students.

“We know that undocumented students may come with uniques concerns or worries,” Marbray said. “Which is why we have intentionally built a campus network of formal and informal support.”

The area’s Coordinator Cynthia A. Torres said in an email the URA is designed to guide students in their academic success and inform them of both campus and local resources to support their education and well-being.

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SDSU offers support for undocumented students through various resources on campus.

“URA services are developed to improve persistence and graduation as well as offer a safe space where students can connect with one another and their allies,” Torres said. “It is important to note that the available resources are offered at no cost to our students.”

The center provides a number of resources, including one-onone appointments with the URA coordinator and assistance with the California DREAM Act and DACA renewal.

The URA also hosts

UndocuAlly Training, a unique program designed to raise awareness of the life experiences and struggles of undocumented and mixed-immigration students. Torres said the training offers a close-knit community and safe space for students who are undocumented. UndocuAlly Training is also open to those who wish to support the undocumented community.

The program consists of a presentation with activities and videos to detail the experiences of students from

both backgrounds. The training also reviews of federal and state laws that affect undocumented students.

In an email response, EOP Director Miriam C. Castañóns said UndocuAlly Training has been tremendously successful and surpassed its initial number goal of trained “allies” — students, faculty and staff who have completed the training.

“Last year, URA was set to provide allied training to increase the campus undocumented allies from 30 to 70,” Castañón said.

“However, I am pleased to report that the number of campus allies is (currently) 301.”

Torres said the services the URA provides are crucial to not only undocumented students, but also the greater community.

“These types of resources are invaluable to our undocumented students and, by extension, their families,” Torres said. “The URA is open to all undocumented students (including those with mixed-status families), faculty and staff, allies as well as the community at large.”

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Opinion

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Aug. 21-25, 2019 EDITOR: Catherine Van Weele • opinion@thedailyaztec.com

Good friends in college are vital

by Catherine OPINION EDITOR

Van Weele

Starting college can be intimidating. There is a lot of new information and stimuli to take in during the first few days.

You will no longer be living in the comfort of your own home.

Instead, you are likely moving in with complete strangers into a small, shared space. You have no idea where anything is located on, or around campus. You are taking classes in rooms full of hundreds of students and the classes are more rigorous.

But, the biggest concern facing most college students is creating new friendships. Especially being at a big school like San Diego State, which enrolls more than 30,000 undergraduates, it is easy to feel lost in a sea of people.

But rest assured, most other freshmen students feel a bit lonely and uncertain too.

It may seem daunting to go out and have to make an entirely new set of friends, but people can be more welcoming than you think.

All students are looking to find

their sense of belonging just like you. People on campus are open to having new conversations on just about any topic. You just have to put yourself out there and make an effort to form connections with others.

Surrounding yourself with people you can trust and rely on provides the base of support you need as you continue on through your college career. Your friends are not only the people who you go out with to all the parties, they are also the people that will be there for the times you feel homesick. Friends help you study for exams and they introduce you to new opportunities and resources at school.

Students often don’t have family or friends that live close by to reach out to, so it is important to have friends on campus who can be there to cheer you up when you are feeling low. Friends from the dorms are especially good for this.

Living together in such close quarters allows close-knit friendships to be formed as you spend a lot of time together and

see one another on a regular basis. People usually get close the first few months after movein and begin to understand one another’s tendencies and emotions. They will be the ones who see you at your lows and highs, and they will be there to support you. Many of the friendships you make in the dorms will be the most fun and long-lasting ones you’ll make in college.

It may be harder to get to know the people in your classes since many of them will be in giant lecture halls where it is challenging to make conversation. As the semester goes on, having friends in your classes is important so you can still get a copy of the notes and turn in assignments if you miss a day of class. Friends are there to support you from cheering you up when you are sad to taking your clicker to the lecture you plan on skipping.

It is okay and normal to feel overwhelmed during your first few days of college. But once students begin to settle into their

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new home, they find their own way and their own people. People they can go to for a shoulder to cry on and bring out the best in them. They will be the people that ground you during these chaotic years and beyond college.

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Catherine Van Weele is a sophomore studying political science. Follow her on Twitter @ catiemei_.

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Diversity is an essential part of today’s college experience

by Tom Tran CONTRIBUTOR

College is a time for exploration.

During this period, many college students are beginning their journey in self-awareness.

Students are exploring career choices, majors, clubs and organizations, sexuality and cultural identity. These forms of exploration allow students to get a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. Being in a diverse environment is essential to this process.

Our world is diverse. It is a melting pot of people from many different walks of life.

Possessing differentiating points of view provides us with a better understanding of where our beliefs come from and helps us to identify what we actually believe in. Being open to the idea of cultural diversity provides the opportunity to broaden a person’s perspective. Learning about other people’s insights and opinions, cultural customs and lifestyle choices will give you a deeper grasp into your own.

Every person has their own set of challenges to overcome during their journey. Some people are predisposed to be less equipped with resources or cultural capital due to circumstances beyond their control.

For instance, a student raised in an English-speaking household may potentially gain a stronger grasp of the language compared to a student with English as their secondary language. Although it may be more advantageous to have a

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better grasp of the language in your native country, it is also advantageous to have a second language at your disposal.

Speaking multiple languages allows you to connect with more people and provide different outlooks on the world.

Both native-English speakers and bilingual speakers have their own distinct advantages and

College is a time when you are able to cultivate your communication skills.

An opportunity to interact with people of various cultures and nationalities and learn about their ways of life. During these interactions you will discuss one another’s cultures. You may learn about their traditions, delicious multicultural foods and notice

“Our world is progressively moving towards globalization and having a diverse student population on your campus will prepare you for the workplace of today.” disadvantages. By being mindful of your own strengths, you gain perspective into what makes you unique. Having cultural capital, especially regarding traditions and language, passed down from their parents gives students a slight edge.

parallels between cultures. With this comes the realization that we are all different, but the same.

Understanding differing backgrounds enables us to be more aware of the privileges we are awarded and of our shortcomings. Having greater

self-awareness leads to stronger decision making – especially when deciding which career path to pursue. Career choices are best made when one’s strengths and weaknesses have been recognized completely.

You will likely want a job that highlights your skill sets – a position where your strengths outshine your weaknesses. The most rewarding work is found when you understand yourself as a whole and that you are not perfect. Knowing what you bring to the table will liken your chances of fulfillment in your career.

Our world is progressively moving towards globalization and having a diverse student population on your college campus will prepare you for the diversity of the workplace of today. In today’s workforce, your employer, customers and co-workers will likely be from different backgrounds. The more exposure you have to other cultures, the more you will learn through social interactions.

Collaborative efforts lead to a future of more connectedness and an enriching experience for all.

If we never bother to expand our efforts for a more inclusive workplace, our society can not continue to make considerable strides forward. A new era is upon us and cultural inclusivity is the catalyst to not only improving the culture of workplaces, but within our own neighborhoods and communities.

Tom Tran is a senior studying interdisciplinary studies. Follow him on Twitter @tomtrvn.

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The myth of objectivity in journalism failed the Latinx victims in El Paso

by Charlie Vargas STAFF WRITER

Earlier this month, in El Paso, the U.S. saw one of the deadliest antiLatinx hate crimes in decades. 22 people lost their lives.

The motive of the shooter resounded the rhetoric of white supremacist ideology that immigrants are “invading” and will soon replace whites in the West. As a Latinx person, this attitude is very familiar.

Anti-Latinx sentiment traces back to before the very inception of America. In 1929, Mexicans and Mexican-Americans experienced the Mexican Repatriation. This movement led to the mass deportation, including the expulsion of 60% of birthright citizens. The Mexican Repatriation ignored citizenship and based its exiles on race, something arguably similar to ethnic cleansing.

At the time, the campaign was exasperated by economic anxieties caused by the Great Depression, but it mobilized with fear and racism. The familiarity of the sentiment of the early 1900s was again prevalent in the motive of the El Paso terrorist attack. It

also echoed the very discourse used by an openly anti-immigrant and racist president. At this point, there are various examples of Trump showing us how he feels toward immigrants, especially those of non-European descent.

As a journalist of color, I am quick to recognize when his language and speech is racist and xenophobic. Major news outlets are more hesitant to classify or name him a racist, something that has become increasingly problematic. News coverage around the Trump administration has been cautious — and when it isn’t favorable — Trump immediately criticizes it as unfair.

In a way, his self-victimization not only boosts his narrative, but also bends the media to his favor, whether it is intentional or not.

We saw this transpire days after the El Paso attack in five of the most prominent U.S. newspapers. The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post and the San Diego Union-Tribune all had headlines proclaiming that Trump denounced the attack.

Esmeralda Bermudez, a staff writer for The Los Angeles Times, tweeted, “Reading headlines across the U.S. today you wouldn’t know

that one of the deadliest hate crimes against Latinos happened three days ago. You wouldn’t see victims faces or get any hint of how Latinos feel. You would know that Trump condemned bigotry, assailed hate, denounced racism.”

Journalists Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Adrian Carrasquillo, Aura Bogado and Luis Gómez also took part in criticizing major publications for disregarding the pain and loss the Latinx community experienced.

Journalism often prides itself on the notions of objectivity and transparency. These are values that theoretically protect news organizations from being labeled as biased. The New York Times changed its untactful headline, but this serves as an example of how the press can support deflection.

Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, “Let this front page serve as a reminder of how white supremacy is aided by - and often relies upon - the cowardice of mainstream institutions.”

With these past headlines, I remind myself that there is little to no objectivity in journalism.

It was a lack of objectivity of white editors that allowed every

major newspaper to catapult Trump’s decoy message of unity instead of the anxiety and fear facing Latinx people. It was the lack of objectivity in white writers and editors that failed to cover the rise of white nationalist mobilization online until it was too late. It’s a lack of reflection in white identity that allows editors and writers to overlook a community’s suffering in favor of a repeated antagonizer’s call for unification.

Oversights of this nature will continue to happen until we have more Latinx and people of color as editors in publications, and we realize that no one is truly objective. We often see gilded objectivity collide with Latinx journalists and their identities.

Aída Chávez, a reporter at The Intercept journalism graduate fromArizona State University, is one of many examples of a bias contradiction. ASU reprimanded Chavez while interning at Walter Cronkite News Washington for tweeting “Fact: I wouldn’t be here if my father didn’t cross the border.

He’s an engineer. I’m trying to get two degrees and graduate early.”

The Cronkite School saw her statement as an issue of bias. To

assume Chavez is biased based on her experiences perpetuates a culture of objectivity that is only attainable through the lineage of citizenship and whiteness, which in itself would be considered a bias.

Having journalists with opinions do not make them immoral — it acknowledges that journalists are sophisticated individuals, not just disseminators of information.

What turns it into an exploit is when news organizations claim they are free from being slanted one way or the other. It distorts their transparency and evokes a distrust of the media, which, as Trump has shown, can be weaponized.

Acknowledging biases not only indicates journalists’ complexities, but it also allows for greater transparency and room to raise their voice. The reason several Latinx journalists voiced their concern was that their identity allowed them to recognize that our stories are not part of a different picture, but a piece of an even bigger one.

Charlie Vargas is a senior studying journalism. Follow him on Twitter @ CharlieVargas19.

How to be successful as a freshman

by Ellyse Logan CONTRIBUTOR

Another school year begins as the summer heat continues to burn us out. Oddly enough, I am excited for school to start and to see friends I made last year.

I know most freshmen may not be feeling as confident or excited for this year, and I can relate to that. I remember feeling a nervous excitement. I really had no idea what to expect walking on to campus.

I can’t say exactly what to expect, but I can give some tips about what’s needed to survive the first week of freshman year.

Don’t worry, after the first week everything gets easier and you start to get used to being a student at San Diego State.

The first thing needed are headphones. Walking to class with headphones in can be a mood ooster and get you ready for the day ahead. Listening to your favorite music or podcast can make you feel more comfortable in your new surroundings and helps you feel peaceful when you are surrounded by thousands of other people.

The next item you need will not be something you can pick up at Target, but it’s more valuable. It is an academic advisor of some sort. There are academic advisors everywhere on the campus, you just have to know where to find them.

You can find walk-in hours for general advising on the SDSU website. The Academic Advising

Center usually has a lot of advisors at the beginning of the semester, but it is usually very busy so I would go to a niche advisor who is more accessible. Some better options are major advisors, the academic mentor on your floor or, for those of you in EOP, the EOP advisors.

The questions you have as a freshman are more general and most people can answer them, so it is easier to be guided in the right direction. As you go on with your schooling, you will go to certain advisors who are usually recommended to you by the other advisors for specific needs you may have.

Do not be afraid to ask for help.

That’s why the school is equipped with so many advisors and people to help you. It does not have to be a difficult process if you just ask for help.

Professors can also be a big help. They won’t help you sort out your schedule or financial aid, but talking to your professors about your classes and getting the specifics on what the class will be about will help with midterms and finals.

The next thing you will need is confidence. That may seem cheesy, but nothing will actually prepare you for this change so you just have to jump into it.

If you have confidence, people will be attracted to you and you will make friends easily. If you are an introverted person, you may feel a bit more intimidated, but don’t worry because everyone is looking to find their way too.

Say “yes” to a lot of things the first week and you will find the people you want to be around the more people you meet .

The last thing you will need to survive your first week of college is some sort of relief on that Sunday night. Everyone will still be super friendly and trying to make friends, but reward yourself for getting through the week.

Call one of your parents or a friend, go out into nature or even do some skincare. Anything that makes you feel better. This could even be mindlessly watching Netflix all day. Relieve yourself from all the social interaction you did during the week.

Before my first year I was anxious about college, but I used everything I stated above

and it was better than anything I expected.

You might have to eat lunch alone in the Garden or call your mom to make it seem like you’re busy but you will get through it.

Good luck, you can do it.

Ellyse Logan is sophomore studying international business.

Follow her on Twitter @EllyseLogan.

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Aug. 21 - 25, 2019 EDITOR: Aaron Tolentino • sports@thedailyaztec.com

SDSU falls to Washington State in exhibition

by Luis Lopez CONTRIBUTOR

San Diego State women’s soccer was defeated 5-0 by the Washington State Cougars in a preseason exhibition on Friday night at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Washington State got off to a fast start in the first half, scoring three goals on 11 shots – two of which were scored by Cougars senior forward Morgan Weaver.

The second half proved to be equally troubling for the Aztecs as the Cougars scored two goals on five shots.

SDSU’s offense, on the other hand, struggled to find the back of the net – only managing to put up six shots and having nothing to show for it on the scoreboard.

“We had some good moments, we connected the ball well, we just got out-hustled at times,” sophomore forward Laura Fuentes said.

Head coach Mike Friesen said there were some areas where his team could have been better.

“We weren’t as dangerous as I would have liked,” Friesen said.

“Some of that’s a little bit of patience, some of it is because we’re missing a few strikers.

There was a little bit of a lack of creativity.”

Simply put, WSU created more opportunities to score

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Junior midfielder Chloe Frisch attempts to dribble the ball past a defender during the Aztecs’ 5-0 loss to Washington State on Aug. 16 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

throughout the game.

Friesen said the Aztecs also had their struggles on defense.

“We made some critical errors to give away some goals,” Friesen said. “The first one we left somebody wide open in the back post; the third one was us in possession finally getting a hold of the game playing the ball backwards and turning it over to our center backs.”

Miscues were a common occurence on Friday night for the Aztecs, as four of the five goals conceded were unassisted efforts.

The Aztecs lost more than just a game, however. Junior forward Mia Root went down with an injury early in the second half and did not return for the remainder of the game.

According to Friesen, her

injury is not currently known, but a timetable for her return could be “long term.”

Senior defender Arianna Robles discussed how important it is for the team to be behind Root through this injury.

“It’s very important for us to be behind her, rally her up, and don’t let this bring her down,” Robles said.

Root has scored 11 career

goals for the Aztecs and was named to the Mountain West All-Newcomer Team her freshman year.

The Aztecs’ 2019 regular season kicks off on Aug. 22 against No. 22 Texas Tech at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Luis Lopez is a junior studying journalism. Follow him on Twitter @Lopez509Luis.

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Women’s soccer set for bounce back season

by Luis Lopez CONTRIBUTOR

One main advantage any team can have against its competition is having an experienced and familiar squad.

For San Diego State women’s soccer, it’s that familiarity the team will rely on to find success this season.

The Aztecs will have eight returning starters stepping onto the pitch for the 2019 season.

SDSU was ranked fourth in the Mountain West preseason rankings, even receiving two first place votes from the committee.

In the 2018 season, SDSU went for a 6-10-3 record while going 4-4-3 in Mountain West matchups.

In those games, the Aztecs’ offense found the back of the net 21 times.

To find an improvement in the offense, SDSU head coach Mike Friesen will look to players like junior midfielder Chloe Frisch and 2018 Mountain West Newcomer of the Year Laura Fuentes to lead the charge. “(Fuentes) and Chloe are the engine of our team,” said Friesen.

Last year, Fuentes and Frisch led the Aztecs with seven and eight points each, respectively.

Fuentes looks to replicate her award-winning efforts last season and become a more aggressive striker for the Aztecs.

“I’m trying to get a couple more goals in, get more involved in the attack, score some more

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Junior midfielder Chloe Frisch dribbles the ball upfield in an exhibition game against Washington State on Aug. 16 at SDSU Sports Deck.

goals and honestly help the team with more assists,” said Fuentes, who scored three goals and one assist in 2018.

Friesen echoed her sentiments and said he would like to see Fuentes become more of a scoring threat.

“She’s just a very good soccer player,” Friesen said. “What I would love to see from her this year is expand her game

into being more of an attacking threat, not just a playmaker central, we want her to open that up as well.”

Part of the reason Fuentes will have to be a bigger offensive threat this season draws from the loss of junior forward Mia Root, who suffered an injury in the Aztec’s lone preseason match against Washington State.

According to Friesen, her

timetable for return is “long term” at the moment.

Root has been an important piece for the Aztec offense in her time at the Mesa, scoring 11 goals and five assists in her collegiate career.

Defensively, SDSU looks to improve upon 2018 in which it allowed 128 shots on goal and a total of 28 conceded goals, ranking third to last place in the

Mountain West.

Part of the issues behind those numbers comes down to goalkeeping, which the coaching staff managed to address with two new keepers on the roster, along with an active redshirt.

The new goalkeepers include freshman Clarissa Ramirez, redshirt freshman Poonam Ranu and a grad transfer from California, Brooke Lisowski.

Friesen named Lisowski as the starter for Thursday’s opener against Texas Tech but also said he will continue to evaluate his options.

“It’s going to be Brooke, she’s a fifth year senior (with) lots of experience,” Friesen said. “It’s going to be based on a little bit of experience right now. We’re just going to figure out who’s playing the best, and that’s going to be figured out over the next three weeks or so.”

SDSU has plenty of potential for the upcoming season, and the team is not afraid to boast its confidence.

Fuentes said one word when asked about what she is excited about this upcoming season.

“Winning,” she said.

The Aztecs will look to put that confidence to the test when they face the 22nd ranked team in the country, Texas Tech, on Thursday Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the SDSU Sports Deck.

Luis Lopez is a junior studying journalism. Follow him on Twitter @Lopez509Luis.

Fall Camp update: Long looks to solidify starting safeties

by Aaron Tolentino SPORTS EDITOR

Senior Luq Barcoo and sophomore Darren Hall are expected to be San Diego State football’s starters at cornerback in the season opener against Weber State on Aug. 31.

However, question marks linger around safety in regards to who is going to start and in what position.

In head coach Rocky Long’s 3-35 defense, there are three safeties instead of the usual two in most defensive schemes. They are called boundary warrior, Aztec and field warrior.

The boundary warrior is the safety that plays on the side closest to the out of bounds line. The Aztec is positioned in the middle.

The field warrior is the safety that covers the side with the most grass.

Long wants to solidify where his safeties are playing instead of having players like senior Kyree Woods rotate and learn three different positions.

“We have to decide sooner or later where they’re going to play because I don’t think they’re honing into the right way to play there because there’s five or six of them back there playing all three spots,” Long said. “We have to decide pretty quick and let them get solid in what they do instead of moving them around that much.”

The problem in deciding soon is no safety impressed Long in Saturday’s scrimmage during the annual Fan Fest at SDCCU

Stadium.

“I didn’t see anything exciting from them in any spot,” Long said.

Well, that doesn’t make the decision-making process any easier.

It also doesn’t help when junior Taylor Hawkins, who has taken plenty of first-team reps throughout camp, was in concussion protocol.

For now, the candidates to be the starting boundary warrior are Hawkins and junior Trenton Thompson. Both return plenty of experience at that position as Thompson started nine times (57 tackles, one interception, two pass breakups) and Hawkins started four times (35 tackles and five pass breakups).

Interestingly enough, the two battling for that starting spot were teammates at Palm Springs High School.

At the Aztec position, junior Dwayne Johnson Jr. is the likely starter, although he only has one career start which was back in 2017 against Hawaii. With his 6-foot-2, 215-pound frame, Johnson Jr. has the size to play the Aztec position that is almost a hybrid of middle linebacker and safety – which Parker Baldwin started in every game of 2018. The listed backup on the depth chart is sophomore Rashad Scott who has yet to fully participate during fall practice due to health, so it’s unlikely he starts over Johnson Jr. The field warrior is the closest position to a lock. Junior Tariq

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Senior cornerback Sammy Morrison (left) and junior safety Tariq Thompson (right) drop back in coverage during a fall practice at the SDSU Practice Field.

Thompson already has 26 career starts with seven career interceptions and is a two-time 2nd Team All-Mountain West selection.

For the moment, senior Kyree Woods is the odd man out. He started 10 games last year at cornerback but made the transition to safety in the spring. The Arizona native has taken reps from all three safety positions during fall camp.

His experience could ultimately put him over the top to start over Johnson Jr. at Aztec and Hawkins/ Trenton Thompson at boundary warrior. These remaining fall practices will determine if Woods gets inserted in the starting lineup.

“I’m just trying to get a good feel for it. Definitely doesn’t matter as long as I’m there for my team regardless of what position I’m in,” Woods said of his transition to safety. “I’m playing all three right now to create depth in our secondary – what we didn’t have last year. (I’m) just trying to focus wherever I can fit in.”

The clock is ticking, and Long will have to make a decision soon for those five starters to build chemistry in the back end of the defense.

No matter who’s going to be out there, a goal of the SDSU secondary is to create more turnovers.

After a record-breaking 2016 in which the Aztecs notched 26 interceptions, they were down to 14 in 2017 and 10 last season.

Hall and the secondary want to create more game-changing plays.

“Turnovers are a huge part of the success we’ve had in prior years,” Hall told The Daily Aztec. “Forcing turnovers and giving the ball back to our offense on a short field will always help us put points on the board and keep the opposing team out of the endzone, ultimately leading to more wins.’’

Aaron Tolentino is a senior studying journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @atolent2.

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Bienvenida a estudiantes de nuevo ingreso por Alejandra EDITORA

Luna

Mi primer año en la universidad como estudiante de colegio comunitario no fue como todas las personas me lo platicaron.

Después de pasar varios años en el colegio comunitario de Southwestern en Chula Vista, obtuve mi asociado en filme y televisión, y pude transferirme a la universidad que siempre había soñado, la universidad Estatal de San Diego.

Todavía recuerdo mi primer día como si haya sido ayer, fue una de las más grandes emociones que sentí, pero también tuve mucho miedo.

Me sentía demasiado pequeña en una inmensa escuela, no conocía a nadie y eso me creaba ansiedad por salir corriendo de ahí y regresar a mi zona de confort.

Al principio del semestre, no hice amigos, tenía temor a socializar porque pensaba que juzgarían mi forma de hablar inglés ya que no es mi primer idioma.

Aun cuando mi familia estaba conmigo, llegué a sentirme sola y muchas veces pensé que yo no debería estar aquí por ser parte de una minoría.

Pasaron los meses y comencé a involucrarme más en actividades escolares, platicaba con mis compañeros e hice amigos con los que pude tomar clases con ellos y no sentirme como una desconocida.

Cada nuevo ciclo escolar, los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso

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Mi primer día en SDSU fue en agosto del 2015.

me recuerdan a mi cuando yo entre a SDSU. En cada rostro se puede ver la emoción y el miedo que tienen para comenzar esta nueva etapa de su vida.

Algunos de ellos querrán regresar a casa y otros se aislaran, pero todo esto pasará y el día menos pensando estarán a punto de terminar su carrera universitaria.

Como estudiante de nuevo

ingreso tendrás momentos donde te sentirás desorientado, pero no te desanimes es parte del trayecto.

Trata de hacer amigos, salir a distraerte, si no eres de aquí sal a explorar San Diego y busca actividades que te ayuden a distraerte.

SDSU, ofrece muchas actividades para todos los estudiantes sin importar el año en el que estén, esto lo hacen

para que se sientan cómodos en las instalaciones de la universidad.

Cuando me transferí del colegio, ya no estaba segura de mi carrera, entonces fui a hablar con un consejero para que me ayudará a tomar la mejor decisión sobre mi futuro.

Ahora que me cambié a la facultada de Español y especialidad en periodismo, me siento feliz y disfruto más lo

que hago.

Si entras a una carrera que creías amar, pero ahora ya no estás cómodo en ella, platica con alguno de los consejeros para que te puedan ayudar a decidir. Fue hasta mi segundo año que fui a las oficinas de consejería a pedir ayuda.

Como estudiante de primer año no tengas miedo a pedir ayuda y acércate con alguno de los consejeros que la universidad tiene para ti.

No será nada fácil adaptarte al nuevo cambio de escuela o de ciudad, pero todo sacrificio vale la pena.

No te encierres en tu burbuja y recorre todo el campus si es posible. Este es mi tercer año y todavía no termino de asombrarme por todo lo que tiene SDSU. El primer error que hacen los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso es tomar demasiadas clases al mismo tiempo, a algunos les funciona ese método a otros no. Si tu eres de los que se estresa es mejor que vayas a tu paso, esto no es una carrera de bicicletas.

El consejo que puedo dar como estudiante de último año de universidad es que habrá tropiezos, subidas y bajadas, pero que no se den por vencidos. Si te caes, respira profundo y vuelve a levantarte que ya estas a nada de lograr tu objetivo. ¡Bienvenidos Aztecas!

Alejandra Luna es estudiante de último año de español. Síguela en Twitter @alelunaglls.

El transporte público es más conveniente para estudiantes de SDSU por Alejandra Diane López

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En este regreso a clases cientos de estudiantes usan el transporte público para poder llegar a la universidad o regresar a su casa después de las clases. Esto implica que en algunas ocasiones el transporte se sature de estudiantes y prolonga más la espera para llegar a su destino.

Julio García, estudiante de arquitectura de interiores, lleva cuatro años usando el transporte público para asistir a la Universidad Estatal de San Diego.

“El tiempo que duro para llegar a la universidad depende del autobús y el trolley. Algunas veces llegan a tiempo, pero usualmente no”, dijo García. “Cuando los dos llegan a tiempo, duro como 45 o 50 minutos para llegar a la escuela”.

A su vez, García mencionó que cuando el transporte se tarda en llegar a la estación, él puede durar hasta una hora y 15 minutos para llegar a la escuela y esto le ha traído consecuencias para sus calificaciones.

“Cuando ha pasado esto, pierdo puntos de participación en ciertas clases”, dijo García. “Una vez llegué tarde a un examen y casi no pude completarlo”.

Hay momentos que los

universitarios pueden estar esperando muy temprano la parada del autobús. Sin embargo, puede que el transporte esté atrasado, problema que está fuera de las manos de las personas que utilizan este medio.

Ayleen Avendano, quien es estudiante de la carrera de administración de empresas, usa el transporte público para transferirse a la universidad.

“Tardó una hora y 15 o una hora y 20 en transporte público para llegar a la escuela”, dijo Avendano.

Ambos estudiantes creen que el precio del pase para el transporte público es demasiado caro ya que no cuentan con un seguro de extravío. Si se llega a perder el pase o se lo roban no les reembolsan el dinero y tienen que comprar uno nuevo.

“Gasto $150 al semestre porque compró el pase en la escuela que viene con el descuento de estudiante”, dijo Avendano.

“Pienso que los estudiantes deben de pagar menos porque muchos gastan dinero en libros, hogar y comida”.

Además, cada semestre SDSU aumenta el precio para el permiso de estacionamiento y el problema no solo es el dinero, sino también el tiempo que se tardan los estudiantes para encontrar estacionamiento.

Estudiantes en la estación de autobuses afuera de SDSU.

Michelle Canto, egresada de SDSU, tomó el autobús durante su primer año de universidad.

Canto dejaba su vehículo en su casa, debido al alto precio del permiso de estacionamiento para automóviles.

“Decidí agarrar el camión porque era más económico, no gastaba tanto en gasolina y porque el permiso del estacionamiento estaba más caro”, dijo Canto.

Canto tuvo algunos contratiempos el tiempo que se transportaba a la universidad por

medio del autobús, sin embargo, eso no fue un impedimento para poder terminar su carrera de desarrollo familiar e infantil.

“Si era un poquito inconveniente porque tardaba más el camión en llegar a la escuela y luego para atrás para mi casa”, dijo Canto.

SDSU vende más permisos de estacionamiento que los espacios que tienen disponible porque la universidad no limita los permisos que se venden cada semestre.

Aunque los estudiantes tengan

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horarios diferentes, se encuentran a veces buscando estacionamiento por más de media hora.

Recuerden que esta es la primera semana del semestre de otoño, si no quieren tomar el transporte público para llegar a la universidad, pueden buscar rutas alternas para llegar a tiempo y tener un buen inicio de clases.

Alejandra Luna y Diane López son estudiantes de último año.

Síguelas en Twitter @alelunaglls y @dianelopezolea.

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Aug. 21 - 25, 2019 EDITOR: Aaron Tolentino • sports@thedailyaztec.com

Five observations: SDSU Fan Fest scrimmage

by Kyle Betz ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

San Diego State football hosted its annual Fan Fest on Aug. 18, drawing hundreds of fans to the open scrimmage at SDCCU Stadium.

The scrimmage was similar to a real game: four 15-minute quarters and offense versus defense.

Although the offense was able to score a total of 30 points, head coach Rocky Long said he was not satisfied with the unit’s production.

“It was two different offenses out there, two different ways,” Long said. “So, if you look at it as a game, each offense scored 15 points, which is nothing.”

The Aztecs experimented with numerous offensive and defensive lineups throughout the night. Still, Long said the team does not look prepared to face Weber State on Aug. 31.

“Hopefully it’s not an indication for the 31st, because if we were playing Weber State today, we would’ve gotten beat bad,” Long said.

In case you weren’t able to make it to the stadium on Saturday, here are five observations from the scrimmage.

Baron’s successor drills three field goals in first half During SDSU football media day on July 30, Rocky Long was unsure regarding former kicker John Baron’s replacement.

“We don’t know exactly who our kicker is going to be right now,” Long said.

It appears as if we now have an answer.

In the first half, redshirt freshman Matt Araiza nailed three field goals from 43 yards, 33 yards and 39 yards, respectively.

Araiza seemed to have no issue during his attempts. Each ball sailed through the uprights with plenty of distance to spare.

Young defensive line shows lack of experience The defensive line was led by returning senior Myles Cheatum.

Cheatum, sophomore

Keshawn Banks and freshman Cameron Thomas were regulars among the first-team defensive linemen.

Early on, Cheatum made a tackle for a 7-yard loss, while Thomas added two tackles.

Other notables on the defensive line were juniors Jalil Lecky (four tackles) and Jonah Tavai (three tackles) and freshman Daniel To’oto’o and Shawn Nielsen (two tackles each).

Nielsen also secured an interception off a tipped pass during the last play of the scrimmage.

SDSU hired Brady Hoke last February in an effort to improve its young defensive line core.

In terms of its development, however, Long said there is still a substantial amount of room for improvement.

“They have a long way to go,” Long said after Saturday’s scrimmage. “They didn’t play very well, it was unimpressive and they better get a whole lot better.”

Williams steals show in midst of backup running back competition Senior Juwan Washington was in full pads and practiced before the scrimmage with the team, but he did not play.

A running back batch consisting of sophomores Jordan Byrd, Chance Bell, Kaegun Williams, redshirt freshman Zidane Thomas and freshman Justin Dinka had a chance to prove their worth.

Byrd started with the firstteam at running back but was also experimented with at slot receiver. He finished with four carries for eight yards.

Bell saw most of his action come in the second drive of the first quarter.

He showed off his versatility by rushing the ball 40 yards and catching a pass for 12 more — leading to an Araiza field goal.

Bell saw limited action after that drive, only adding 15 more receiving yards to his total.

Williams, on the other hand, was isolated from his running back comrades in that he was the only one to receive praise from Long.

“Kaegun Williams ran the ball

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Sophomore running back Kaegun Williams attempts to score during the Aztecs’ scrimmage at the annual Fan Fest on Saturday at SDCCU Stadium.

really hard,” Long said.

The Texas native finished with nine carries for 41 yards and a touchdown. Williams also corralled three passes for 27 yards.

Thomas and Dinka both split carries throughout the second half.

Thomas carried the ball 16 times for 72 yards and added a catch for nine more.

Dinka finished the scrimmage with nine carries for 71 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown late in the contest. He also tallied a catch for 3 yards.

Junior running back Chase Jasmin did not receive any carries on offense due to injury.

The running back situation is still unclear, but Williams seems most likely to get the job after his performance on Saturday.

Brookshire shines, backup quarterback still up for grabs Redshirt freshman Carson Baker was the first to relieve senior Ryan Agnew in the scrimmage.

He completed six passes for 46 yards and an interception.

Junior transfer Jordon Brookshire entered the game in the second quarter, completing 13-of-21 passed for 123 yards and a touchdown.

Brookshire also displayed his mobility with three carries for 16 yards.

Sophomore Mark Salazar entered the game in the second half and completed one pass for four yards.

There have been inconsistencies between all three potential backups throughout fall camp, but for now, it’s currently unclear whether Baker or Brookshire will obtain the backup position.

Young receivers stand out Redshirt freshman Jesse Matthews was one of the surprise names that emerged from Fan Fest.

The San Diego native caught two passes for 39 yards and saw most of his action with the firstteam offense.

As a redshirt, he earned 2018 SDSU Offensive Scout Player of the Year as a walk-on.

Sophomore Isaiah Richardson also impressed, hauling in six passes for 64 yards including a toe-tap, back-shoulder touchdown grab in the back of the end zone late in the first half.

Agnew was happy with the receiving corps’ showing.

“You just want as many guys as you can get out here getting good reps, doing the right thing, running the right routes, being (there) at the right time and right location,” Agnew said. “It was awesome to see.”

Other top performers include sophomore Kobe Smith (four receptions for 28 yards) and senior Chaz Collins (two receptions for 26 yards).

Sophomore Ethan Dedeaux did not make a catch but saw most of his action in the first quarter.

Kyle Betz is a junior studying journalism. Follow him on Twitter @KyleBBetz.

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Mi vida yucateca durante intercambio por Alejandra luna EDITORA

Un ‘xix’, la palabra más utilizada por los yucatecos.

Es demasiado fascinante ver cómo cada estado de la república mexicana tiene sus propias palabras. En mi vida había escuchado tantas palabras mayas, y eso ocurrió durante mi estancia de intercambio en Mérida, Yucatán.

La mayoría de las palabras son tan difíciles de pronunciar que en algunas ocasiones tuve que investigar su significado, su pronunciación y cómo se escribían.

La aventura yucateca ha terminado, pero llena de experiencias y aprendizaje.

Desde que me dijeron que mi carrera requería de un intercambio, no la pensé ni dos veces y me inscribí.

Según yo me sentía muy fuerte, pensé, “solamente será un mes no creo que me voy a extrañar a mi familia”.

Error, nunca imaginé que si los iba a extrañar tanto.

Días antes de abordar el avión, lloraba por las noches sin que se dieran cuenta y los insomnios se volvieron más intensos y los nervios se apoderaron de mi.

Yo seguía aparentando mi gran emoción y mi valentía ante mi familia y amigos.

Me pregunté varias veces que estaba pensando cuando me registré al programa. Duré semanas buscando la respuesta y por más que trataba de encontrarla no podía.

Sin embargo, fue hasta hoy que comprendí porque quise irme lejos de mi familia por un mes.

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Zona arqueológica maya de Edzná en la ciudad de Campeche.

Quise ponerme a prueba para saber que se sentía salir de mi zona de confort y la burbuja que me rodeaba.

Nunca había sobrepasado esa línea por miedo a lo desconocido y porque me sentía cómoda estar ahí.

Hoy veo las cosas diferente, ya no tengo tanto miedo a comenzar algo nuevo. Ya no le temo tanto a tomar decisiones sin titubear y desconfiar de mi misma.

Ojalá esto me dure para siempre y no regresen las inseguridades que a veces no me dejan avanzar.

Este mes lejos de casa me ha

servido para valorar el tiempo en familia, para disfrutar cada momento con mis seres queridos, lo que tengo, lo que soy y de donde vengo.

Conocí más a fondo mis capacidades, a valorar mi tiempo a solas, pude pensar hacia dónde quiero ir y qué quiero lograr para mi futuro.

Estoy lista para comenzar los nuevos retos de este semestre y lo que resta del año.

Además, de estudiar en una la Universidad Marista de Mérida, experimenté comidas, lugares, el idioma maya y comparé la cultura estadounidense con la mexicana.

Me di cuenta que los universitarios en México siguen viviendo con sus padres hasta que terminen su carrera universitaria y lleguen al matrimonio.

En cambio, aquí los estudiantes que deciden ir a la universidad tienen que moverse de casa porque muchas veces la universidad está en otro estado o horas lejos de casa.

Me siento afortunada de seguir viviendo con mis papás porque sigo muy apegada a ellos todavía.

Durante estas semanas, me divertí con mis compañeros y conocí a personas increíbles

que extrañaré y con quienes espero seguir en contacto.

Pasamos momentos muy divertidos y uno que otro momento amargo, pero todo es parte de la experiencia de un intercambio.

La gente en Mérida es la más amable, cálida que he conocido y su acento tan único como ellos. Mi familia anfitriona siempre estuvo atenta y me arropó desde el primer día para no sentirme sola, y eso lo agradeceré por siempre.

Conforme pasaban los días, me di cuenta de que México tiene mucho más que ofrecer de lo que los medio relatan y presentan a la sociedad.

México es historia, cultura, amabilidad en donde sus colores pintorescos, sus ruinas, sus bosques y sus playas lo hacen ser único.

Para los estudiantes que piensan hacer un intercambio durante su educación en la Universidad Estatal de San Diego y tienen miedo, háganlo no se arrepentirán.

Este viaje los ayudará a conocer más sobre ustedes, podrán aprender de un nuevo país y mirarán de otra perspectiva el mundo entero.

Fue hasta el último día que supe que significaba un ‘xix’, los yucatecos la utilizan para referirse a un poco cuando están tomando o para alguna otra actividad.

Mérida, te quedarás por siempre en mi corazón. Tu amor al recibirmé fue lo que me hizo querer regresar una vez más.

Alejandra Luna es estudiante de último año de español. Síguela en Twitter @alelunaglls.

Profesor de SDSU brinda apoyo a minorias fuera de las aulas por Diane López ASIST. DE MUNDO AZTECA

Roberto Hernández es uno de los pocos profesores de la facultad de Estudios Chicana y Chicano en la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, quien después de dar clases, brinda apoyo a las comunidades minoritarias.

Hernández cuenta con un inmenso récord de aportaciones a la sociedad minoritaria, así como también la ayuda a las caravanas de inmigrantes que se alojan en la frontera de San Diego y Tijuana.

A su vez, forma parte del committee del Centro Cultural de la Raza ubicado en el Parque de Balboa, es afiliado con centro de estudios latinoamericanos y con el central de estudios islámicos, gracias a su labor con las comunidades musulmanas.

Hernández nació en México y fue criado en San Ysidro, California. Pasó parte de su vida viviendo a unas cuadras de la frontera, por lo que se preguntaba varias veces por qué ese muro estaba ahí y por qué hay una separación entre su comunidad.

Esa fue una de las razones que lo inspiró a ser maestro de estudios chicanos.

Foto por Katelyn Mulcahy

El profesor Hernández después de dar clases en SDSU, trabaja ayudando a la comunidad.

Al crecer en los 80s, Hernández vio cómo es que en la patrulla fronteriza y policía todavía predominaban los blancos por lo que entendió que las líneas estaban claramente marcadas entre los norteamericanos y los mexicanos.

“No sería un profesor de estudios chicanos si no tuviera los lazos con esta comunidad, sino que también un enfoque orientado a la equidad o orientado a la justicia social, pensando en todos los problemas

de nuestras comunidades, no solo los mexicanos, chicanos o latinos, pero también trabajo con musulmanes, filipinos y afroamericanos”, dijo Hernández.

En 1984 hubo un tiroteo en un Mcdonalds de San Ysidro ubicado a solo dos cuadras de donde vivía Hernández, en donde durante el tiroteo algunos amigos de su infancia perdieron la vida.

En ese entonces, se preguntó por qué era que la policía y los civiles estaban tratando de cazar a los mexicanos.

Hernández se hizo esta pregunta cuando tenía cinco años de edad, quien ya era consciente de la violenta realidad de este mundo, el cual le hizo tener más y más preguntas.

Este tiroteo lo llevó a querer estudiar y aprender más sobre su cultura y ser un partidario para las comunidades marginadas en el país.

Asimismo, obtuvo su licenciatura en honores de estudios chicanos y su maestría junto con su doctorado en

estudios étnicos comparativos en la Universidad de California en Berkeley.

Después de 13 años de estar en el área de la bahía, enseñando estudios chicanos y estudios afroamericanos en la Universidad de California en Santa Bárbara, Hernández decidió regresar a San Diego y ser profesor en SDSU para estar más cerca de su familia.

Dado el enfoque de su trabajo en el tema fronterizo y los derechos indígenas, tenía sentido estar en San Diego, que está a solo unos minutos de la frontera de EEUU y México.

Hernández mencionó que San Diego ha sido un centro importante para los estudios chicanos, en particular para lo que algunos podrían llamar la perspectiva indígena.

“Soy un creyente en la justicia y en cualquier lugar donde haya injusticia”, digo Hernandez.

“Tenemos la obligación ética de comprometernos y minimizar el daño y estar firmemente en contra de la injusticia dondequiera que se presente”.

Diane López es estudiante de último año de comunicación. Siguela en Twitter @dianelopezolea.

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The Daily Aztec

Aug. 21 - 25, 2019 EDITOR: Ceighlee Fennel • arts@thedailyaztec.com

How to navigate the many LGBTQ+ resources offered at San Diego State

by Juniper Perkins STAFF WRITER

planned appearance at the annual Dragstravaganza on Aug. 31 in Montezuma Hall.

Identities can be hard to navigate, especially when moving into a new phase of life. College is full of new experiences, people and places. It can be hard to find resources in a new setting, but San Diego State offers many options for different communities on campus.

The LGBTQ+ community is one of these groups. SDSU was ranked the 12th best college for LGBT students, according to BestCollege’s 2019 Campus Pride Index score.

“I’m not surprised,” Dayne Sakazaki, music education sophomore, said. “I think the statistic is believable.”

Sakazaki lived in Zura’s Pride House for his freshman year and was also enrolled in the university’s Pride 101 class.

Several factors contribute to this ranking, such as SDSU’s Pride Center, numerous gender neutral bathrooms, the LGBTQ+ Studies program and more.

“They’re definitely a step in the right direction,” geology sophomore Jules Carll said. Carll is a nonbinary lesbian who uses they/them or he/him pronnouns.

GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOMS SDSU is home to over 30 gender neutral restrooms. They can be found near classrooms, in residence halls and at the library.

A full list is available on The Pride Center’s resource page.

“The gender neutral restrooms are accessible,” geology sophomore Carll said. “But I think making all restrooms neutral would be a lot more helpful than asking gender-nonconforming students to seek out safe places to pee.”

THE PRIDE CENTER Carll also said, while some of the support on campus feels surface level, other resources, such as the Pride Center, offer an important sense of home.

The Pride Center is home to programs such as Queer Open Mic, Big Queer Drag Battle and The Royal’s Ball. It also offers a relaxing lounge with books, movies and games for students to use.

There is a bring-some-takesome closet for students in need of gender-affirming clothes.

The center hosts one of SDSU’s gender neutral restrooms and the University Seminar for students living in Zura’s Pride House. “[They] have been very respectful to me,” psychology sophomore Juan Barcenas said.

Barcenas also lived in the Pride House and uses she/her, he/ him and they/them pronouns.

They are also involved in the drag scene at SDSU, with a

LGBTQ COMMUNITY IN ACADEMIA SDSU offers an LGBTQ Studies major, minor and graduate certificate. Some of the classes included in the major discuss various LGBT identities, history and culture. In the program’s upper-level internship course, students are given the opprotunity to work with one of many organizations including The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network; SafeZones@ SDSU; Mama’s Kitchen and more.

The LGBTQ Studies program also offers a Lavender Graduation, recognizing the acheivements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students alongside their allies. The ceremony is held prior to commencement and doesn’t replace the official ceremony. Lavender Graduation awards students with a certificate, a rainbow cord and an invitation to the university’s LGBT Alumni Chapter.

Faculty and staff at SDSU are specifically trained to accept, accommodate and welcome LGBT students.

According to SafeZones@ SDSU’s website, the organization offers training sessions to ensure a campus atmosphere that is welcoming, informative, educational and safe for all LGBTQ students and other members of the campus community.

Several professors display SafeZones stickers in their offices to signify their space is supportive of members of the LGBTQ community and that they have received Ally Training.

SafeZones also sets up a table intermittently in the Aztec Student Union or next to the Malcolm A. Love Library.

The group provides informational pamphlets on various LGBTQ-related topics.

THE VALUE OF SUPPORT A 2017 survey by The Gay,

Lesbian and Straight Education Network found those who experience higher levels of victimization due to their sexuality or gender were twice as likely to report they would not pursue post-secondary education.

The biennial survey provides data for the GLSEN National School Climate Survey and samples students aged 13 to 21.

The study also found students who attend a school with an LGBTQ-inclusive cirriculum felt safer and reported less victimization. Attending a school that is more accepting of students’ sexuality and gender can be a huge relief, as it gives students the opportunity to more comfortably establish a community, engage with others and feel supported through every step of their journey.

“Don’t be afraid of people,” Sakazaki said. “Especially as a member of the LGBT community, there aren’t a lot of us and we

need each other.”

Sakazaki also wants LGBTQ freshmen to remember that labels aren’t important, and that there’s nothing wrong with continuing to discover your identity as an adult.

While the community is there to support all LGTBQ+ students, Barcenas said those who put themselves out there will get the most out of their time at SDSU. “We have a lot of queer events around campus [so] don’t be afraid to go,” Barcenas said. “Help your community and they’ll help you back. SDSU is one of the safest campuses for the LGBTQ community. Express yourself.”

The Pride Center is located on 5141 Campanile Dr., adjacent to the Women’s Resource Center.

It’s open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Juniper Perkins is a sophomore studying journalism.

OFFICIAL NAME CHANGES Transgender students can take advantage of the university’s preferred name procedure, where they can have their preferred name recognized on their Blackboard, REDid card, roll call, SDSUid email and more.

Changing a name on a REDid card requires a new card to be issued to the student which costs $20.

Starting in Fall 2020, students can have their preferred name recognized on their diplomas as well.

Graphic by Emily Burgess

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This graphic shows all 32 of the gender neutral bathrooms on campus, with three of them being multiple stalls and the others being singles.

Upcoming semester chock full of concerts happening on campus

by Kelly Kerrigan SENIOR STAFF WRITER

This past summer was not short of new things, like animal prints, colorful makeup, “Euphoria” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” But, most importantly this summer has delivered racks of new music, leading to a fall full of new tours.

Here is a guide to some of the best shows this semester: JOHN MAYER AT VIEJAS ARENA John Mayer began gracing our

lives with his distinct vocals and soothing guitar riffs back in the early 2000s.

Since then, he attests to becoming a “recovering ego addict”.

He is also part of The Grateful Dead and hosts a late night talk show on Instagram Live.

According to Mayer, his new tour will feature a two-act show to make sure everyone gets what they came for.

The show is on Wednesday, Sept. 11. It is going to be on campus in Viejas Arena.

GRETA VAN FLEET AT THE CAL COAST OPEN AIR THEATRE These rock stars have inspired much talk among the music industry.

The band of brothers have a sound that transports you to Woodstock, but look as though they’re in college.

Their success grew after their first EP, “From the Fires”, opening a new door to classic rock.

Since then, they have released their first album, “The Anthem of the Peaceful Army.”

The concert is on Sunday, Sept.

29.

VAMPIRE WEEKEND AND SOCCER MOMMY AT CAL COAST OPEN AIR THEATRE. Ezra Koenig and his band Vampire Weekend have returned with their newest album, “Father of the Bride”, which is their first album in six years.

This album carries their traditional indie-pop sound that originally gained popularity.

However, they paired their past sound with a more sonically mature tracklist for the new album.

The concerts are on Thursday, Oct. 3.

LIZZO AT CAL COAST OPEN AIR THEATER This R&B singer has taken over the internet with her self-love, outstanding vocals and twerking.

Lizzo is not afraid to show the world who she is. She has become an icon for women across the world, and her songs have become the anthems of the summer. She will be performing on Thursday, Oct. 24.

For the full fall concert list, visit TheDailyAztec.com.

Kelly Kerrigan is a senior studying jounalism and media studies.

Arts & Culture 11 Wonderspaces pushes modern art into the future Aug. 21 - 25, 2019 EDITOR: Ceighlee Fennel • arts@thedailyaztec.com

The Daily Aztec

by Brenden Tuccinardi ENGAGEMENT EDITOR

Behind the unsuspecting façade of San Diego’s B Street Pier lies a maze of floor-toceiling, black curtains and a collection of modern art for the digital age.

For the third year, Wonderspaces returns to San Diego, treating visitors to a collection of 13 works of art. The exhibit is titled “in common” and it intends to bring people together by highlighting shared experiences.

“The theme is a show about the idea of empathy,” Kendall Wilson, creative director of Wonderspaces, told KPBS. “The idea is that all of the artworks encompass this commonality and collectivity of our shared human experience.”

Unlike traditional art, the installations at Wonderspaces encourage audience interaction and often require it. As is the case with “Where Thoughts Go.” This is an interactive virtual reality experience designed by Istanbul-based director and designer Lucas Rizzotto. “Where Thoughts Go” transports visitors into a welcoming dreamlike terrain where they experience thoughts, stories, hopes and secrets shared by past participants. They can also record their own message for future visitors. With the power of virtual reality, participants experience a new world without leaving the pier. Although much lower-tech, “Confessions” is another participatory installation similar to “Where Thoughts Go.” It also invites visitors to leave their mark on the space. The piece consists of several private booths where visitors can write confessions on wooden plaques, which are then displayed together on a single wall. Artist Candy Chang designed

the piece to “examine how public spaces can cultivate self-realization and communal kinship.”

Reading the confessions is a sobering and comforting experience that shows visitors that their problems, fears and misdeeds are not all that unique.

“Writing a confession was such a liberating experience,” finance junior Alexander Stanescu said. “But reading the other things people had written was really strange because sometimes you would see a pattern develop.”

No two installations are the same, and in some cases, the technological involvement of some of the pieces pushes the boundaries of art to the extreme.“Intersection,” by Canadian artist Don Ritter, invites visitors into a dark room that uses sound to simulate a busy intersection. As participants move through the exhibit, they stop traffic and cause accidents all around them. The pitch-black environment with the absence of visual stimuli creates an eerie feeling, amplified by the surrounding sounds of speeding traffic and collisions.

Other installations, like “We Are All Made of Light” designed by Maja Petrić, use motion sensors, artificial intelligence

Photo by Brenden Tuccinardi

“Confessions” by Candy Chang is an installation where visitors are invited to write confessions in private booths.

and algorithms. These elements create an ethereal experience of light, sound and movement to evoke the vast and interconnected universe.

In this exhibit, visitors enter a darkened room, illuminated with strings of lights hanging from the ceiling. Using sensors, participants’ silhouettes are projected into the lights. Then, artificial intelligence chooses a selection of silhouettes recorded from earlier visitors to connect the real-

time participants with “light-trails” from the past.

“This exhibit was so futuristic,” biology junior Christy Jones said. “I really felt like I was in space among the stars.”

Wonderspaces “in common” ends Sept.

21 and tickets are available online and at the door.

Brenden Tuccinardi is a junior studying advertising.

Photo by Brenden Tuccinardi

“Rainbow Rooms,” by Pierre le Riche, is a room made of colored yarn and fabric where people can take photols.

Photo by Brenden Tuccinardi

“We Are All Made of Light” combines motion sensors, artificial intelligence and lights to project visitor’s silhouettes.

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Aug. 21 - 25, 2019 Editor: Ceighlee Fennel • arts@thedailyaztec.com

Trending room décor for move-in season

by Ceighlee Fennel ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR

As students pack their bags in preparation for moving season, some room décor styles have stuck around while others seem to have been left at home.

Some of this year’s biggest trends include open closets, indoor plants and innovative do-it-yourself projects.

OUT OF THE CLOSET One of the newest trends is having a floating closet as a piece of furniture in the room. Not only does it provide more storage space in a cute and trendy fashion, but it also serves as a statement piece for the room.

You can hang clothes or bags, store shoes or hats and anything you own you wouldn’t mind displaying. All your cute, trendy clothes can be displayed out in the open to add to the room’s ambience, while casual clothes such as sweats relax in your drawers.

People can get creative and go outside of the closet parameters by hanging plants from the top bar and storing larger pots on

the bottom shelves. Plants are also on trend, but we will get to that later. A negative about this set up is that it’s not the biggest spacesaver. Those who lack floor and wall space might opt out of this room trend.Human resources management senior Jill Verhaeghe added a rolling closet to her room this year.

Her father built it for her from scratch.

“I like it a lot because it is convenient and adds more closet space,” Verhaeghe said. “It really makes me wear more of the clothes in my closet. I plan out my outfits on it and it makes me not re-wear the same clothes all the time.”

Psychology senior Allyson Peffers made her own closet from scratch by using a shelf unit from Lowes. Her closet doesn’t roll because it is connected to the shelf, but it gives her the extra space she needs.

“I love that my clothes are easily accessible, and a full closet would have been bulky and disrupted the flow of the room,” Peffers said. “I think its trendy because it displays my clothes in a cool way, kind of like a clothes rack, and it gives me shelf space on top for decorations.

DO IT YOURSELF EXTRAS Do it yourself tutorials are almost everywhere. It’s usually pretty easy to find a tutorial somewhere for whatever you want to make. Verhaeghe and Peffers both said they create DIY décor for their rooms.

Verhaeghe said she paints bottles, wires picture frames and makes shelves for her room. She also creates macramé items such as pot hangers to frame her window.

These are little touches to her room that add personality and color. Everything is one-of-a-kind as well because she made them herself. Shelves and decorations like these could probably be found in stores, but they would likely cost more. Peffers said she likes to paint. She creates her own signs and canvases, which she also sells on her Instagram. Some other classic trends that have held up this year include: String lights, Polaroids, tapestries and flags, candles, fun rugs and textured blankets.

their rooms. Beatles posters and records are Tuccinardi’s artistic touch in his room. He also included a chair in the corner to spread furniture throughout the space. Tolentino is sticking with the sports theme while representing his favorite teams.

Ceighlee Fennel is a senior studying journalism with an honors minor.

FLAGS AND POSTERS Students Brenden Tuccinardi and Aaron Tolentino use flags and posters to decorate

PLANTS Plants, more specifically succulents, were a huge trend last year and have reappeared in bedrooms, coffee shops and boutiques as a popular décor item. Plants are great because they bring life to a room and help to spruce up the space. The only downside for busy college students can be taking care of them. Fake plants are an option, but even those need to be dusted. Cute plants can be found at many stores, but the Trader Joe’s under South Campus Plaza offers options close to home. Smaller plants are easier to manage in dorm rooms, while students who live in larger spaces may opt to splurge on mini trees or frons. Depending on your gardening skills and the size of the space you’re working with, there are a great variety of plant options to choose from.

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