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Associated Students executive pay does not depend on hours worked SARAH GRIECO MANAGING EDITOR

ANTHONY BRONSON S TA F F W R I T E R

Last year’s Associated Students executives earned $26,166 per person regardless of how many hours they worked. Former executives Tyler Boden, Natalie Colli, Ignacio Prado, Alyssa Bruni and Jeremy Katz each clocked a different hour total, yet made the same wage for their employment. Dan Cornthwaite, an A.S. adviser, said the reason all the executives are paid an equal amount is because it is specifically indicated in the organization’s bylaws. “That’s been the policy in A.S. council for at least 30 years or more,” Cornthwaite said. Last year’s A.S. executives were essentially compensated a total of $26,166; however, California labor laws do not allow part-time student workers to be salaried, so they were allotted an hourly wage of $10.53 per hour. The predetermined annual wage also serves as a limitation, which means last year’s A.S. executives could not earn more than $26,166. For the 2009 / 2010 academic year, A.S. executives solely earned their hourly wages until their last paychecks. The final check included both the remaining amount of their budgeted earnings, and also retroactively remunerated them for the 2009 summer’s

cost of living. The summer subsidy of $4,371 was formerly nonexistent, as A.S. voted to include that particular funding last May. When Prado, former vice president of finance, received his final paycheck it contained more than $7,500 that included his summer cost of living, along with an additional amount remaining from his guaranteed compensation. Prado worked less than 1,300 hours, which, based on his hourly wages alone, would not equal enough for him to receive the full compensation permitted to him by A.S. But because the organization contains the bylaw stating each executive must receive the same wage, he was compensated $7,500 based on the fact he performed his outlined duties. “Ignacio was particularly bright and capable,” Cornthwaite said. “With people like that ... it’s entirely possible that they can get the job done in less time.” Boden, however, worked more than 1,700 hours, yet received an identical wage to Prado. Boden’s final paycheck included nearly $1,500 worth of remaining money from his fixed annual wage. To fully compensate them for their yearly earnings, all of last year’s A.S. executives incurred more than $28,000 in their final paychecks combined. Cornthwaite said the tasks all A.S. executives complete are worth the predetermined amount, which varies year to year based on

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Tyler Boden, Ignacio Prado and Natalie Colli each earned $26,166, but worked different hour totals.

the cost of attendance determined by the SDSU Office of Financial Aid. The system is set up in such a way that A.S. executives are compensated for the cost of attendance for the academic year and three months worth of summer expenses.

“(Executives) are not paid on the basis of the hours they work,” Cornthwaite said. “What we’re compensating them is for the worth of the job they’ve been elected to perform ... they do a job that is worth what has been determined by A.S. Council.”

Protesters fume about Proposition 23

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Students from all around San Diego met Sunday to protest Proposition 23 at the Adams Avenue Valero.

YANULA RAMIREZ S TA F F W R I T E R

Twenty-three days before the November 2 general election, students from all around San Diego banned together to protest Proposition 23. Supporters of the measure refer to it as the California Jobs Initiative while its opposition calls it the Dirty Energy Prop.

Approximately 60 students chanted outside North Park’s Valero gas station, “Get off our soil! We don’t want your dirty oil!” alongside a chorus of passing cars answering to signs that read, “Honk for green jobs.” If passed, Proposition 23 suspends plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions approved in California’s Assembly Bill 32. Demonstrations organized by California Public Interest Research Group and Environment California were held all around the state in 20 different Valero gas stations. Texas-based oil companies Valero Energy along with Tesoro Corporation

have together donated more than $5.5 million to fund the proposition. Actions against Proposition 23 continue to grow at San Diego State with more than 5,700 students who pledged to vote “no” on it. Supporters of Proposition 23 claim the measure would ease the state’s unemployment by saving around 1.1 million jobs that would have been destroyed with the implementation of clean energy standards outlined in AB 32. Communications Director of Proposition 23, Anita Mangels, said the AB 32 is often perceived as only targeting big energy and oil companies. But, according to the California’s Air Resources Board, both San Diego State and UCSD are listed as major greenhouse gas emitters. “SDSU is looking at $30 million in gas emissions fees that would probably be passed down to students, or other budget cuts would have to be made to compensate,” Mangels said. According to Bureau of Labor statistics, as of January of this year, California’s unemployment rate increased more than 12 percent, which means more than 2.25 million Californians remained unemployed. The national average figure is 9.6 percent, which is less than California’s. Arguments submitted to the secretary of state in favor of Proposition 23 affirm the measure would only suspend the implementation of the clean energy law until the unem-

ployment level in California decreases to less than 5.5 percent for four consecutive quarters, for a total of one year. UCSD student and Calpirg chapter chair Aaron Speer argued that the cap of 5.5 percent for unemployment can be misleading to voters, because according to the Stop the Dirty Energy Propositions website, the unemployment level in California has reached 5.5 percent only three times in the past 40 years. Instead of helping the economy, Holly Hellerstedt, with Power Vote at SDSU, argued it would only damage it. “Over 500,000 jobs are in danger and those are the ones that are already here right now,” Hellerstedt said. “Since 2005, the green energy sector has grown 10 times faster than any other sector in California’s economy.” SDSU student Audrey Richardson, with Environment California agreed, as she added that green jobs are “the only bright shining star in our otherwise faltering economy.” Mangels disagreed with assumptions that green jobs are in danger with the passing of the proposition. A c c o rd i n g to R i c h a rd s o n , s t u d e n t involvement is key when it comes to the November elections. “Students are the most environmentally aware, the most concerned with clean job creation and the most open-minded in terms of renewable energy,” Richardson said. “So they are the most likely to side with environmental issues.”

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PASS THE POPCORN

3-D adds a new element to Knoxville’s same old story

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The toga-clad cast watches as Johnny Knoxville takes a Jet Ski offroading in one of the many new stunts and pranks in ‘Jackass 3D.” The film, directed by Jeff Tremaine, covers similar ground as the previous two films.

Steve-O, Bam Margera and Wee Man are all back in the newest installment MAGGIE PEHANICK E N T E R TA I N M E N T E D I T O R

The kids are back. At least, that’s what the opening song claims as MTV’s welted prodigal sons stride out onto the set of “Jackass 3D.” From the twisted minds of Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine comes the newest — and hopefully the last — installment of the vomit-inducing series.

By now, audiences are familiar with the “Jackass” routine. In fact, for those who grew up watching the show and its eventual outshoots such as “Viva la Bam” and “Wildboyz,” the sight of Knoxville’s production company’s “Dickhouse Productions” emblem can be practically nostalgic. Though it’s been four years since “Jackass Number Two” hit theaters, there is no shortage of creativity when it comes to the various stunts. Rest assured, while students spent time studying in the library, Knoxville and Tremaine were busy engineering elaborate ways to creatively harass each other. All the old players are there: Preston Lacey, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Dave England, Chris Pontius, Brandon Dicamillo and Jason “Wee Man” Acuña round out the best group of friends people should never hope to be friends with.

There is no plot, rhyme or reason, just pain, followed by laughter — lots, and lots of laughter. The clips range from “Candid Camera”style skits (yes, Knoxville’s elderly alter ego is back for a seemly rendition of the Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow”) to gross-out stunts (think “Poo Cocktail Supreme” and “Sweatsuit Cocktail”) to just plain painful ideas (“Beehive Tetherball,” and “Lamborghini Tooth Pull”). Anyone who’s watched MTV in the past 10 years knows what they’re getting when they surrender $11 for a ticket to a “Jackass” film. The twist this time is the addition of this year’s biggest marketing tool: 3-D. So does it make the stunts better? Not really. Does it make the vomit more gross? Absolutely. Watching unsuspecting guys get hit in the manly parts will never not be fun. The fact that “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

is still on the air after 20 years can attest to this. The problem with “Jackass” now, is all the cast members know it’s coming. Why they even show up to work every day is astonishing, given at any time they might be victims of a giant hand to the face or a fake floor-turned-snake pit. Their suspicions of one another is evident with every raised eyebrow to the camera. The bottom line: The kids might want to think about retiring their jockstraps.

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walking sobriety checkpoint? Is that even a real thing? I’m referring to that large rolling prison that either sits next to the Aztec Recreation Center or at the corner of College Avenue and Montezuma Road. According to California Penal Code Section 647: “It is illegal to be in any public place under the influence of intoxicating liquor, in such a condition that he or she is unable to exercise care for his or her own safety or the safety of others, or by reason of his or her being under the influence of intoxicating liquor, interferes with or obstructs or prevents the free use of any street, sidewalk, or other public way.” If you exhibit drunken behavior while walking, you better have some good answers. I exhibit drunken behavior every time I don’t use my inside voice. I exhibit drunken behavior every time I tell someone how I really feel. I exhibit drunken behavior every time I slip on the rain-soaked red

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bricks on my way to class. It’s not easy acting sober these days. Girls: Lose the heels. I know the ground is “gross,” but it also hasn’t been repaved since the Alamo, so walking barefoot is better than stumbling into a violation. Guys: If you’re really mad at your roommate, give him a nice dead leg on the way back from Trujillo’s and tell him good luck. Nowadays, you better walk like one of those African women with fruit baskets on their heads if you don’t want to spend your night in the mobile drunk tank, or as I call it, Buzz Kills on Wheels. These minor in possession motor homes are state-of-the-art holding facilities designed to keep dangerous drunk walkers off the streets. So is it working? Are the mean streets of El Cajon safer without drunk students crowding our expensive sidewalks? Take a walk through Logic Land with me:

You’re at a party. You’ve had a bit to drink before it gets busted and now decide to return home. In order to get there, you must walk past a drunk tank accompanied by half the National Guard. What do you think most people do in this scenario? They drive past the walking sobriety checkpoint. Oh man, talk about a face full of irony. San Diego State has been a bust ever since the drug bust. I just don’t understand how seizing marijuana and cocaine has led to an alcohol ban and drunk tanks. It seems like every year the school goes to extravagant measures to shed its party school image with excessive noise complaints and alcohol scare tactics. We need law enforcement to keep us safe from criminals, not pursue the unrealistic ambition of eradicating alcohol from college. Let the kids play.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/14/10) You're ready to leave intense group activity behind and strike out on your own.This year spend time in contemplation to produce results in the form of increased production in creative projects. Wishes become reality when you apply your will and power. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Break free of group responsibilities only after checking with your leader.Then take off in a new direction and enjoy the scenery. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6 - Group activities draw your attention away from a career goal. Follow your heart's desire at least for today, and get back on track later. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 You may not be thrilled with today's assignment.The best path through the situation involves intelligent application of information. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 Your desire for independence encounters obstacles in the form of demands from family members.Take care of them today and schedule your time forward. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 - You feel slightly off-balance when someone makes an offer that seems too good to be true. Ask questions and reserve judgment until you can consult an expert.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 5 Your favorite person may not agree with co-workers about the best path to follow. Take responsibility for expenditures. Keep track as you go. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 Identify objectives early in the day.You don't have to get everything done, but you do want to move forward. Share a treat with everyone later. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Recent activities prove most effective in conveying your passion. Now you shift from your typical assertive style toward greater optimism. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - Whittle away at your priority list, and whistle while you work.Your cheerful disposition rubs off on everyone else for greater ease and fun. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - An older person applies considerable financial pressure.Take the philosophical high road when you respond. A gentle no could suffice. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Reach to the bottom of your bag of tricks. An older person's really impressed with your magic. Never reveal how you accomplished it. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Sometimes old logic is exactly what you need. Right now you have plenty of variables and don't want any more. Cut off discussion to keep focus. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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Aztecs hoping to turn the ‘Q’ into a ‘Jungle’ EDWARD LEWIS SPORTS EDITOR

Things weren’t always like this at San Diego State. The football team used to be pretty awful. And when Andrew Preston wore his SDSU football gear around campus, students would look the other way. But a funny thing happened to Preston a few weeks ago. He was wearing his Aztec football T-shirt, when a student came up to him and said, “Hey, good game.” “It’s never happened like that in the past,” Preston, a senior defensive back, said. “It’s a real positive thing for our team and for the whole community to have people behind us supporting us.” Getting fans to support Preston and his football team hasn’t been easy. Students at SDSU haven’t wanted to cheer for a loser. But now that the team is winning, the Aztecs (3-2) and their marketing staff are hoping students will come out to Qualcomm Stadium, dress crazily and cheer as a unit now known as “The Jungle.” “There are a number of things we did over the summer working with football to help improve the environment at the games,” Associate Athletic Director Steve Schnall said. “We talked about what we could call the student section and we thought ‘The Jungle’ might be a good thing.” The football team runs out onto the field to an edited version of “Welcome to the Jungle,” and SDSU’s new mascot is a jaguar, so it made sense to call the new section “The Jungle.” Now all the team has to do is get fans to fill it up. During the summer, quarterbacks coach Brian Sipe approached Schnall with the idea to get more students involved at Aztec games. He saw the environment “The Show” created at Viejas Arena for men’s basketball games and wanted something similar at the “Q.” So Schnall and his crew created “The Jungle,” made a banner and hung it on the wall next to the east end zone. They also put S-D-S-U tarps on the sections directly behind the east end zone’s goal posts in an effort to compact the student section. Then, they began giving out tickets in a way that fills up the area section by section, rather than just giving out tickets to seats in all of the student sections.

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San Diego State football quarterbacks coach Brian Sipe and the SDSU marketing staff have named the student section at Qualcomm Stadium “The Jungle.”

“Having good student participation really sets the table for the whole stadium,” Schnall said. “If they’re quiet, I think our crowds tend to be quiet. If our students are into it, like they have been the first two games this year, I think it helps the overall atmosphere.” Ideally, the football team would love to travel down the path men’s basketball head coach Steve Fisher blazed more than a decade ago. When he arrived at SDSU, the basketball team was abysmal. Schnall estimates there were about “10 students in the student section” in Fisher’s first few seasons with the Aztecs.

Now, however, Fisher’s team draws more than 3,000 students at some home games, most of whom participate in “The Show,” dressing and cheering in wacky outfits such as a banana, a gecko and Santa Claus. Preston said it would be cool if “The Jungle” can be like “The Show.” “It all starts with us,” Preston said. “If we win, then more people are going to come. So all we have to do is take care of what we can do and hopefully that atmosphere will come over and have some fun times at Qualcomm.” So far this season, SDSU has drawn announced crowds of 25,290 and 45,682 in

its two home games against Nicholls State and Utah State. The new, compact “Jungle” student section has made an impact on Qualcomm’s environment, senior receiver Vincent Brown said. “The atmosphere has definitely changed a lot,” Brown said. “You hear a lot of students talk about the game, and talk about, ‘I saw you guys out there, you guys had a really good game this weekend.’ Everybody’s starting to appreciate us and starting to change how it’s been around here. That’s been something that’s real good for us this year.”

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Sophomore pitcher feeling ‘all right’ EDWARD LEWIS SPORTS EDITOR

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Sophomore pitcher Bryan Crabb suffered a cracked skull and brain bruising last season against BYU.

San Diego State baseball sophomore pitcher Bryan Crabb suffered a cracked skull and minor brain bruising after he was hit in the head by a line drive last season, but said he’s feeling “all right” now, nearly five months after he sustained the injury. “There’s times where I get migraines,” Crabb said. “But my offseason was mostly just resting. That’s all I was told to do. Just try to get healthy.” Last May, Crabb was pitching against BYU on May 14 in Provo, Utah when he threw a pitch to Cougar second baseman Dane Nielsen. Nielsen smacked the ball right back at Crabb, who only had time to briefly turn his head. The ball smashed off the side of his head, just behind his right ear. When trainers went to the mound, he was reportedly bleeding from the ear. Tests revealed a cracked skull and brain bruising. He was released from the hospital a few days later. Crabb said he’s not practicing right now, but could return some time this week. “It doesn’t hurt to touch or anything,” Crabb said of the injury. “But sometimes I’ll get headaches randomly, and it starts hurting. But for the most part it’s been good.” Before his injury sidelined him for the remainder of last season, Crabb was the Aztecs’ No. 2 pitcher. He went 4-5 and posted a 3.89 earned run average in 71.2 innings pitched. If Crabb can return to full health, he is expected to be SDSU’s Friday night ace this season, filling the shoes of previous aces Addison Reed and Stephen Strasburg.

Salisbury expected to miss rest of season EDWARD LEWIS SPORTS EDITOR

Lauren Salisbury is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a wrist injury, the San Diego State volleyball team announced on Tuesday. Salisbury, a 6-foot-1-inch senior middle blocker, was a two-time all-Mountain West

Conference selection and was a member of this year’s preseason all-MWC squad as well. She injured her wrist on Sept. 28. Before suffering the injury, Salisbury recorded 113 kills, 13 digs and 40 total blocks in 52 sets played. SDSU is 1-3 with Salisbury out of the lineup this season. The Aztecs will play host to Seattle at 7 p.m. tomorrow night at Peterson Gym.

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The volleyball team is 1-3 with senior middle blocker Lauren Salisbury out of the lineup this year due to a wrist injury.

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FORECASTING THE MOUNTAIN SATURDAY, OCT. 16 San Diego State vs. Air Force, BYU at TCU, Colorado State vs. UNLV, Utah at Wyoming

WHO: SDSU vs. Air Force

NAME: Edward Lewis (36–7)

NAME: Matt McClanahan (37–6)

TITLE: Sports Editor

TITLE: Staff Columnist

PREDICTION: Air Force,TCU, Colorado

PREDICTION: SDSU,TCU, Colorado State,

State, Utah

Utah

QUOTABLE: “I finally pick the Aztecs

QUOTABLE: “It’s lonely at the top.”

when I know I shouldn’t, and that was how they repay me.”

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WHAT: The Aztecs will try to

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WHERE: Qualcomm Stadium

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WHEN: 5 p.m., Saturday TV: CBS College Sports

NAME: Dan Perez (34–9)

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TITLE: Assistant Sports Editor

TITLE: Senior Staff Writer

PREDICTION: Air Force,TCU, UNLV,

PREDICTION: SDSU,TCU, UNLV, Utah

Utah

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Conference Overall

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0-1

3-2

0-2

2-4

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1-5

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0-6

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TRAVEL & ADVENTURE

Thursday, October 14, 2010

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Park-2-Park is an experience, not a shuttle MIRANDA ADLER S TA F F W R I T E R

Parking is a serious issue in San Diego, especially for the adventurous types who like to explore the city. For those who wish to do so sans car, the shuttle service Park-2Park may be of interest. Omar Passons and his wife started the event-based service this past Earth Day as a way to explore the communities of North Park, South Park, University Heights and Normal Heights. “Our goal is to make sure that everyone who rides — from 20-somethings to the empty-nesters — can really enjoy getting around our neighborhoods without a car,” Passons said. The concept is simple: Create a safe and fun alternative for people to see and participate in new, interesting events around certain areas of San Diego. The shuttle now only operates for various tours and events, whereas last summer it ran every Friday and Saturday. The Park-2-Park website offers a calendar with local happenings as well as a schedule of the shuttle services each month. The site also has a map of the area around the shuttle route, complete with pickup and drop-off locations for the events.

Tickets are available online and depending on the event, prices range from $5 to $35 per rider, with special discounts for pre-sale and group purchases. Passons said a typical rider is someone who wants to eat great food or see a cool show, has an adventurous spirit and hates the hassle of driving. In the past, Park-2-Park has offered brewery tours, music festivals, art shows and game nights. It’s had live, indie rock musicians play on the shuttle, and Passons said they hope to get a disc jockey to spin during an upcoming event. “For people who live in North Park, South Park, University Heights and Normal Heights, these are more than communities with great bars and restaurants,” Passons said. “They are great places to live. We want to foster all the good things about the area.” On Oct. 23, the Park-2-Park crew will offer “Craft Beer with the Expert,” an event that will guide participants through a beer tasting at Blind Lady Ale House, complete with pizza and a pouring of a new brew from Automatic Brewing Co. For anyone looking to break away from the campus bubble and try something new, Park-2-Park is sure to please. For more information, visit SDPark2Park.com.

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The company’s shuttle, pictured above, has hosted indie rock musicians and is planning to have a disc jockey spin in the future.

Aztecs for Africa fights for issue awareness Student group raises funds and awareness for continent’s problems M I R ANDA ADLER, Staff Writer

and emotional epidemics.” AfA works with The Fistula Foundation, an organization that combats discrimination against women in African communities. According to the foundation’s website, a fistula, or the abnormal hole in a woman’s internal pelvic region, can be the result of childbirth or sexual violence. The humiliating condition, though preventable and treatable with proper funding and care, renders women incontinent and often results in them being shunned from the community. AfA has taken on this cause and will continue to donate throughout the year. Last year AfA raised nearly $3,000 through activities such as Rubio’s

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Invisible Children movie screenings put on by the organization. Paz had been familiar with the nonprofit, which calls attention to the thousands of child abductions and ongoing wars in Africa, since high school. The club screens the documentary every semester. According to Paz, AfA sees support during these screenings from honors societies, the Greek community and various student body members. Paz said the ultimate goal of AfA is to educate students about the lesser-known problems in Africa. “There are countless issues related to Africa that go beyond HIV and AIDS,” Paz said. “There are physical

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fundraisers. The organization donates hundreds of dollars every semester to various nonprofits, such as Invisible Children and other campus programs that are raising money for social injustices. AfA is always looking for new, deserving recipients who don’t receive as much attention as the larger organizations or focus directly on Africa. Ending today, AfA has hosted the three-day Refugee Week on Campanile Walkway. Simulated Palestinian refugee camps has brought to life the injustices that many people in the Middle East face on an everyday basis. AfA is also planning a benefit concert this December. Toys, canned food and donations from the event will all benefit small organizations that AfA has been researching and hopes to help.

Also on the horizon for the group is a trip to Kenya. The group’s members will work in hospitals with HIV patients and teach hygiene to school-aged children. Paz said there is still much planning and fundraising to be done but hopes to have the trip finalized within two years. AfA is open to any student who would like to participate and the organization continually accepts new members. “It’s a small organization, but it can do big things,” Paz said. “Knowing you can help a child get clean water because you supported for one day makes you feel better about living.” AfA meets at 6 p.m. every other Tuesday in Lower Aztec Center. To learn more about AfA, visit the Aztecs for Africa Facebook page or e-mail aztecsforafrica@gmail.com for more information.

Disclosure: Alejandra Paz writes for the News section of The Daily Aztec.

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ENTERTAINMENT October 14, 2010

TURN IT UP

Rock album isn’t quite so ‘Fantazz’-tic Vocals highlight an album that bites off more than it can chew DAVID DIXON S TA F F W R I T E R

“Fantazzmo 1: Enter the Fantazz” is a versatile album including several styles of music. Bandleader and guitarist Sergio Bedolla created “Fantazzmo” as a way to explore musical genres such as rock, pop and R&B. Bedolla is joined by bassist Rodax, drummer Randy Cooke (Mick Jagger, Kelly Clarkson) and producer Tone (Green Day, Santana) in making the ambitious album. The disc starts out with a weak track “Superman,” which tries to mix rock and

funk with lyrics that feel like an attempt to mimic sexualized hip-hop. The album improves significantly with the second song, “I Know You’re Mine.” The tune is a feel-good pop melody allowing Bedolla to show off his impressive vocal chords. The rest of the album is a combination of songs that are either hit or miss. “Fantazzmo” is at its best when it focuses on more upbeat songs, instead of ones that try to be dark and disturbingly heartbreaking. While “Fantazzmo” is a mixed bag, it is refreshing to hear an album inspired by all types of music. Though the quality is inconsistent, the band succeeds in embracing music as a whole.

Artist: Fantazzmo Album: Fantazzmo 1: Enter the fantazz Label: Supernova Records Grade: B-

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Daily Aztec

Thursday, October 14, 2010

SNEAK PEEK

Detroit’s electrifying group comes to town

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To ignite sparks, Electric Six adds a San Diego date to its tour MATT CARTER S TA F F W R I T E R

Seven years ago, Jack White of The White Stripes was a saxophone-playing geriatric with light-up breasts. Although this may seem like an androgynous Halloween costume gone wrong, it was actually part of the

treatment for the Electric Six video “Danger! High Voltage.” With subsequent rumors and speculation to follow, it was later ordained that despite the band’s formal statements, it was indeed White who provided the vocals for the song. If this is the only mention of the band jogging listeners’ memories, they should consider investigating these rebellious rockers further. The Detroit-based six-piece started making a name for itself without the help of White when founded in 1996 and released its first album “Fire” in 2003. Its debut record earned the band a permanent place in the hearts of indie dance floor heathens everywhere. Since then, its master class brand of crotch rock / garage / disco / new wave has produced seven full length albums, all fully danceable. Topics of the band’s lyrics range from dancing and fast food to more exploratory topics of human sexual behavior and hypersexuality. And with its established veneer of delivery the band has had enormous success in the U.K., even making appearances at mega festivals stateside such as Coachella. September marked the kickoff of the Rent Is Too Damn High Tour for its latest album, “Zodiac.” Before moving onto the tour’s European leg, Electric Six will be hitting up its favorite San Diego tour stop, The Casbah, on Oct. 20 for what is assumed to be another sold-out show, as many performances often are. Attendees are encouraged to get presale tickets — these guys are every dancing booze hound’s choir band. For more information about the show, visit the Casbah’s website at casbahmusic.com.

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Electric Six will be playing both old favorites and selections from its latest album, ‘Zodiac,’ released last month.

CONCERT CALENDAR // OCTOBER Motion City Soundtrack w/ Say Anything and Valencia Door Price: $20 When: 6 p.m. Where: Soma Abbey Road: A Tribute to the Beatles Door Price: $14 When: 8 p.m. Where: Belly Up

Alice in Chains Door Price: $29.50 - 49.50 When: 7 p.m. Where: Viejas Arena

Maroon 5 with Bruno Mars and One Republic Door Price: $39.50 - 89.50 When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Viejas Arena

Gaelic Storm with Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek Door Price: $20 When: 8 p.m. Where: Belly Up

Shakira Door Price: $9.50 - 149.50 When: 8 p.m. Where: San Diego Sports Arena

The 2010 Pink Party Door Price: $50 When: 8 p.m. Where: House of Blues

Jimmy Webb Door Price: $29 When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Anthology

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ENTERTAINMENT

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PASS THE POPCORN

Funnyman Galifianakis steals the show in ‘Story’ MAGGIE PEHANICK E N T E R TA I N M E N T E D I T O R

“It starts on a bridge,” Craig (Keir Gilchrist), a suicidal teenager, in Focus Feature’s new film, “It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” claims. The story may start on a bridge, but the movie really begins when Bobby (Zack Galifianakis) steps into the picture, a patient deceptively donning doctor’s scrubs in the emergency room where Craig is admitted. Though Craig has been deemed one of the five boroughs most prom-

ising students, he is in the midst of a severe life crisis brought on by girls, summer school and parental pressure. His inability to deal with his issues has left him crippled with unfortunate symptoms including “stress vomiting,” which, as the name implies, tends to occur at the worst moments. While his problems are not out of the ordinary for most high school students, Craig realizes he may need help coping when he starts to vividly imagine ways in which he would commit suicide. He asks for help at a local hospital and thus

begins his five-day stay at the adult psychiatric ward. There he encounters Bobby, a father and longtime resident of the ward. He appears to be the most stable of all the cases around Craig and becomes his ally. Also in the unit is Noelle (Emma Roberts), a mysterious girl with self-inflicted cuts on her arms and face. Once his initial discomfort dissipates, Craig’s stress unravels throughout the course of the week. He bonds with Bobby while schizophrenic patients wander in the background and explores a friend-

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ship with Noelle during mandatory arts and crafts and musical exploration therapy. “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” is original and entertaining, but something is lacking. Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, previously known for 2006’s “Half Nelson,” utilize every possible tactic in an attempt to make the film the anti-generic dramedy. Boden and Fleck work overtime to debunk every possible cliché while skipping a lot of portions of the story the audience probably wants to see. Despite the film’s unpolished nature, there is one true standout:

Galifianakis. Known for his wacky role in last year’s smash hit, “The Hangover,” the talented actor gives his best and most down-to-earth performance yet, ironically playing a mentally unstable man. “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” may not be a must-see, but Galifianakis is worth the price of admission.

Movie: It’s Kind of a Funny Story Directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Release Date: October 8 Grade: B-

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