A.S. PAYCHECKS
GHOST HUNTING
LEVINE SHINES
It is hypocritical for A.S. to get fixed annual salaries during the state budget crisis. page 2
Learn about real ghost hunters foiling the paranormal. page 4
A review of Saturday’s Maroon 5 show at Viejas Arena. page 6
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Refugees line Campanile Walkway
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Last week, Campanile Walkway looked a bit different after 16 refugee camps set up along the pathway. The refugee camps were built by Students for Justice in Palestine and stayed erect overnight to raise awareness about the current circumstances in Palestine. SJP is an organization at San Diego State that works to address the struggles in Palestine. According to SJP President Lorain Rihan, the event gave students insight into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Rihan also mentioned the more than 750,000 Palestinian refugees forced to leave their homes because of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
“The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about the Palestinian diaspora,” Rihan said. “Palestinian refugees are the largest and longest-suffering group of refugees in the world.” The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has been a longstanding issue. At the event, SJP provided refugee fact sheets detailing the number of Palestinian refugees, their rights and how they became refugees. On Oct. 11, peace talks were discussed and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he would compromise when Palestine recognizes Israel as a Jewish state. “I will say this publicly now,” Netanyahu said, as reported by CNN. “If the Palestinian leadership would say to its people that they recognize Israel as the nation state of
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the Jewish people, I would be willing to gather my government and ask for an additional suspension.” SDSU student Kavon Iraniha said it is important that SDSU students join and come to the event to see both sides of the story — the Israeli and Palestinian sides.
“There will be good debates,” Iraniha said. “Usually other clubs arrive and spark up a nice debate so people look at both sides of the stories at the same time.” On the last day of the event, Dr. Farid Abdel-Nour, political science professor and coordinator for SDSU’s
Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies, lectured about the Israeli and Palestinian conflict and answered questions provided by students. SJP meets every other week on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. at Calmecac in Lower Aztec Center.
Earthquake drill shakes SDSU campus Thursday’s drill will not include building evacuations CRISTAL MEJIA S TA F F W R I T E R
An earthquake drill will be conducted on campus between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The drill, known as The Great California ShakeOut, is a statewide effort
to spread awareness of earthquake preparedness and how one should respond to an emergency. “We want everyone in general to be prepared in case of an actual earthquake and the best way to do that is by practicing the drop, cover and hold safety procedure because we know that it helps to reduce the number of injuries should an actual earthquake happen,” spokesperson for the county’s Health and Human Services agency Jose Alvarez said. There will be no building evacuations during the drill. Instead, students, faculty and staff are encour-
aged to participate by exercising “drop, cover and hold” and talking about earthquake safety. According to the ShakeOut website, in order for the drill to be effective, participants should react as if there were a major earthquake occurring by going through the three steps wherever one is at that moment. “Last year we had evacuations but we found that they were disruptive,” director of media relations and new media, Greg Block, said. “This year we want it to be more educational.” Participation in the drill is not mandatory; however, everyone is
being encouraged to practice the drill to ensure they will know how to react in the case of a real emergency. “They (professors) are not required to stop class, but we hope that they will take the time to go through the drill and talk about earthquake safety,” Block said. SDSU’s loudspeakers, called The Mass Notification System, and the text messaging and e-mail system SDSU Alert will be tested as a part of the drill. “The drop, cover, and hold position is significant in terms of prepar
-ing for an earthquake because the majority of people get injured from falling objects, bookcases and mirrors, so it’s really important for people to participate. If they are near a desk or a table, find it and hold on to it,” Alvarez said. More than 660,000 people in San Diego County have registered to participate. “We hope that as many people participate as possible and they take this opportunity to educate themselves on what it is they need to do,” Alvarez said.
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OPINION
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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vapid state of California’s education system, we would reward our representaa str tives for the Illu hours they didn’t work. Regardless of whether they completed their outfO pinio
the benefit of our school. But so are A.S. Presidents Tomasz Kolodziejak of San Jose State and Cynthia Ashton of San Francisco State for their schools, and they’re making $12,000 and $11,100 respectively — less than half of what our A.S. executives make. What’s especially frightening is that A.S. executives are paid the same paycheck regardless of how many hours they work. Consider former A.S. executive Ignacio Prado,
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for instance, who last year worked less than 1,300 hours but still managed to make the same wage as former A.S. President Tyler Boden, who worked more than 1,700 hours. Of course, Executive Director of A.S Dan Cornthwaite was quick to dismiss this difference in hours by stating that Prado “was particularly bright and capable” and “it’s entirely possible that they can get the job done in less time.” But what kind of a part-time job provides wage compensation for all the hours their employees didn’t work? It’s entirely nonsensical that, in the
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hroughout last year, Associated Students executives led thousands of students in protests against massive budget cuts to education in California. “When they cut, we all bleed,” the A.S. executives’ shirts read, dramatically emblazoned with a pair of scissors and bleeding letters as A.S.’ leaders rallied for change. “No more cuts,” they chanted, as they led a chorus of student voices. Passionately, our executives protested against budget cuts. They campaigned for fewer furlough days. They sent letters to the state government, criticizing overspending in the depths of a stumbling economy. And then they collected paychecks for nearly $26,166 each at the end of last year. Count yourself as one of the many who were fooled by A.S. For students labeled as working part-time, I’d consider that a whole lot of money. But it’s a lot more money in comparison to the paychecks of 21 other California State University system’s A.S. presidents. San Diego State’s current A.S. executives rank the second through sixth highest paid executives in the CSU system according to CSU Long Beach’s The Daily 49er. The bottom line is, there’s no reason our A.S. executives need to make that much money. Sure, they’re performing a vital job for
($26,437 is) a lot more money in comparison to the paychecks of 21 other California State University system’s A.S. Presidents. lined duties or not, time worked should be time paid. The $12.81 an hour our A.S. executives make should remain exactly that — kept free of monetary compensation. I’m disgusted the supposed representative group of our student body has consistently worked to increase its own wages with utter disregard for spending. Instead of cutting their wages to offset a troubled
budget last year, A.S. executives voted in favor of a $4,371 subsidy to be added to their wages to cover summer living expenses. As for our current A.S., $26,437 is apparently not enough for several executives. Though the nature of their financial aid is unknown, both Vice President of External Affairs Laura Schofield and Vice President of University Affairs Candice Luistro are receiving financial aid, with Executive Vice President Sean Kashanchi declining to state. SDSU students, these are our dollars the A.S. executives are padding their bank accounts with. Their salaries, which are gathered from over-inflated student fees, could be going toward renovations for the Aztec Recreation Center, Viejas Arena or the Open Air Theatre. Get this — we could even cut part of the already exorbitant student union fee and put that money back into the pockets of students at SDSU. We need to call for a more representative student government, one that serves its students without overcharging them for labor. SDSU A.S. executives — when you make $26,437 a year, we all bleed. —Chris Pocock is a journalism junior. —The views expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cyprus, neanderthals and The Koala protest Anthony Bronson and Chris Pocock have misrepresented the campaign against The Koala
sonance among other students. This always was an educational campaign to stand up for women who have been raped or sexually harassed, the gay community, which has just lost seven innocent boys as a result of bullying, and any minority group that has felt discriminated against. Our plan is to simply pass out flyers with statistics on them while talking to people. Now if our protest still sounds wrong to you, then you may want to recheck your moral fibers.
These comments are directed toward the article, “Anti-Koala protest planned by AS” which ran on Oct. 5, and the column “Pick up The Koala to protest AS campaign” which ran on Oct. 11. L a u r a S c h o f i e l d a n d A m a n d a Pa s c o e , First, let’s begin by squashing the rumor criminal justice senior and bioengineering that this is an A.S. campaign. The title, “Antigraduate student Koala protest planned by AS” is completely inaccurate. Anthony Bronson failed to make a distinction between our personal and work lives, including our own opinions and it is The Daily Aztec published an reflected in the title. So while the author’s ignorant and offensive sports column intentions may have been good in writing the article, he did not effectively communiridiculing a religious group cate to his readers that this is a personal movement, not a government one. We made it clear to Bronson when he spoke to us that I stumbled on an article published Oct. 4, even though Laura Schofield is the Vice titled “MATT-ER OF FACT: BYU vs. SDSU: A President of External Affairs and Amanda battle of good and evil” and found it highly Pascoe is the Vice President of Finance, this offensive. I understand that it was written is not a formal resolution that represents as “tongue-in-cheek” but am surprised that A.S.’ collective opinion, but rather our perthe editor-in-chief would approve of an artisonal goal to make the cle that openly debases a relicampus a receptive envigious group and makes ronment for everyone. SDSU students and alumni We will not be Secondly, in Bronson’s out to sound like a pack of article we had discussed having shredders Neanderthals. Having very the use of paper shredders little previous exposure to at the protest for students to use who volSDSU students, why would I untarily wanted to shred a hire anyone from this institubecause we have paper to have that feeling tion with my newly formed of relief about removing the decided there is opinion based on my imprespaper and its hate from sion gained from this article? no use in doing their lives. Our plan was No company or institution responded to in the colneeds or wants employees something that umn, “Pick up The Koala to who “have a lot of fun, coffee protest AS campaign” writand sexually transmitted disjust causes more ten by Chris Pocock. I can eases” along with all of the respect the opinion that dissonance other implied bias and bigmaybe the shredders are of the SDSU student among students. otry too much for some. body. We will not be having There was very little in shredders at the protest the form of content and the writer obviously because we have decided there is no use in got his material from recently published artidoing something that just causes more discles on ESPN.com and other online forums.
killings. Turkish forces landed on the island and occupied the northern portion. The leader of the coup, Nikos Sampson, later told a Greek newspaper, “Had Turkey not intervened, I would not only have proclaimed Enosis (union with Greece) but I would have annihilated the Turks in Cyprus as well.” Since then the island has been partiJosh Dust i n , tioned and there was a massive exchange of aeronautics and astronautics graduate populations. The northern third provides a student, Purdue University safe haven for the Turkish population, who live on land some of which used to belong to Greeks, while the Greek Cypriots occupy Student contributor provides narrow the southern two thirds, on land some of which used to belong to Turks. The view of conflict in Cyprus Turkish population thus holds roughly the same percentage of land on Cyprus that they did before independence (31 percent). The column on Cyprus in The Daily Aztec There is a no-man’s-land between them on Sept. 28 presented a very one-sided view where, when I was there, only the feral cats of the bitter political dispute between the could cross freely. Greek and Turkish communities on that The situation has been in stalemate for island. The Turkish intervention on Cyprus years. The United Nations under the leaderin 1974 was to safeguard the Turkish minoriship of Kofi Annan broty and to protect them from kered a peace agreement in ethnic cleansing. 2004, which was accepted The Greek Cyprus received indeby the Turkish community, pendence from the British in population does but rejected by the Greek 1960 as an independent community. Both Turkey republic, with a constitution not have the and the Turkish Cypriots containing checks and balhave taken the position, right to the sole ances to protect both comever since before independmunities. The system soon ence, that partition is the possession of the broke down because of the only workable solution. A hostility of both sides (There island, and they prerequisite for reconciliawas a famous sign outside a tion would be willingness brought the café in Nicosia, “Dogs and of the Greek majority to Turks not allowed.”). view Turkish citizens as Turkish invasion Through the 1960s there was equals. increasing communal vioIn my opinion the upon themselves. lence. The Greek terrorist Greek population does not organization EOKA, and in have the right to sole posreaction, the Turkish TMT, were responsible session of the island, and they brought the for the uprooting of populations and killings Turkish invasion upon themselves by their on both sides. There was looting and treatment of the Turkish minority. My obserdestruction of Turkish villages, and the vation when I visited the island was that Turkish population ended up confined to with intransigent leadership and deep-rootisolated enclaves and ghettos. ed ill will on both sides, a solution is a In 1974 there was a coup, sponsored by long way off. the military junta in Athens, aimed at annexing the island to Greece. This triggered Robert Underhill, Professor, Turkish intervention to prevent annexation Department of Linguistics and Asian / Middle Eastern Languages and protect Turkish Cypriots against further
The take home message that your readers will gather is that The Daily Aztec is run and written by lazy students who do very little of their own writing / research / reviewing and instead spend their time writing hateful and self-demoting articles. I do hope that you reconsider what is publishable in the future.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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Southwick’s clean sheet nets her MWC record Aztecs move in to tie for second place in the Mountain West ELI BALDRIGE S TA F F W R I T E R
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Senior goalie Aubree Southwick’s five saves made her the MWC all-time saves leader.
The San Diego State women’s soccer team (5-8-3, 3-1 Mountain West Conference) is back in contention to defend its conference crown. Despite a rough start to the season and playing an extremely difficult non-conference schedule, SDSU’s 2-0 win against Wyoming (6-9-1, 0-3-1 MWC) on Saturday pushed the team into a tie for second place in the MWC. “We started off conference play right with a couple wins,” head coach Mike Friesen said. “We’re on a bit of a roll now.” With the win, senior goalie Aubree Southwick not only recorded the shutout, but made enough saves to put her name in the record book. She became the all-time saves leader in school history, and also set the MWC career saves record. “It feels really good and it’s a big
accomplishment,” Southwick said. “The record is an all-around team effort.” The first 10 minutes of the game were evenly matched, and the Cowgirls had several chances but could not score. The rest of the half was controlled by the Aztecs. The first goal came in the 27th minute. SDSU was awarded a corner kick, and the ball was sent across to freshman defender Haley Palmer. Palmer corralled the ball and took a shot from 18 yards out. The ball deflected to freshman forward Soledad Gomez, who took a touch and then blasted one into the back of the net.
“I had a nice ball played to me ... I was just aiming for the goal and it went in.” —Britney Bennett, senior forward “I turned and saw Haley Palmer’s shot and I just got the ball, took one touch, turned towards the
goal and shot,” Gomez said. The Aztecs kept the pressure on and went into halftime with a 1-0 lead. Nine minutes into the second half, SDSU netted its second goal of the game. The Aztecs played a corner kick back to junior defender Megan McQueeny, who dribbled forward and played a hard-shot ball to senior forward Britney Bennett. From 18 yards out, Bennett lifted a shot into the upper 90 on the left goal post that scored and gave SDSU a comfortable 2-0 lead. “I had a nice ball played to me and I took a touch towards the goal,” Bennett said. “I was just aiming for the goal and it went in.” With 25 minutes left, Wyoming began to put the pressure on. The Cowgirls had a flurry of shots in the span of a couple of minutes but solid Aztec defending allowed SDSU to escape with a 2-0 win. Friesen was happy with the win and proud of Southwick’s record but would rather her not have to make any saves. “It’s a cool thing for her. She’s a good goalkeeper and back there for a reason,” Friesen said. “But hopefully she won’t have to make too many more.”
MEN’S SOCCER
SDSU winless in trip to Northern California DAN PEREZ S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R
Northern California was anything but nice to the San Diego State men’s soccer team throughout the weekend. No. 30 SDSU (75-1) dropped two games against No. 10 Berkeley and Stanford, extending its losing streak to three games. In its first game on Friday, the Aztecs were CARDINAL 1 handed their worst loss of the season by SDSU 0 the Golden Bears 3-0. SDSU surrendered an early goal in the 11th minute and never got back into the game despite outshooting Cal 17-9. “It’s tough to drop a game like that,” junior captain defender Daniel Steres said. “We struggled to finish any opportunity we got and we let it slip away even though we had the chances we wanted.” In the Aztecs’ second game of the weekend on Sunday, defeat came by the way of a late Cardinal goal. Stanford was able to put pressure on the SDSU defense and get the game-winning goal in the 78th minute. And for the third consecutive match, the Aztecs lost a game even though they controlled the shot advantage. SDSU did not only control the shot count but also had the advantage in shots on goal (6-3) and corner kicks (6-3).
“We needed more fight over the weekend,” Steres said. “The issue hasn’t been that we fail to create chances or put the ball on goal, we just have not been able to capitalize on the chances we get.”
“It’s tough to drop a game like that. We struggled to finish any opportunity we got and we let it slip away even though we had the chances we wanted.” — Daniel Steres, junior defender The three-game losing streak is the longest of the season and all three have come on the road. “We just want to go home and play,” Steres said. “We’re halfway through the season and we’ve seen all the teams we’ve played already, so now we’re going to need to make adjustments. We have these little revenge games coming up, and we need to focus on finishing and rebounding from the losses.”
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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KELLY CALLAS CONTRIBUTOR
Part intuition and part science, experienced ghost hunters know paranormal investigation is a practice that requires greater refinement than pop culture often presents. Misrepresentation and skeptical backlash, however, do not make this practice an easy one to defend. That is why serious hunters will not sacrifice their credibility for Hollywood-style scares. They know without solid proof, paranormal experience is just as fluid and unreliable as human memory. Inspired by her own paranormal encounters as a child, Maritza Skandunas, one of the founders of San Diego Ghost Hunters, is no stranger to otherworldly phenomena. Working predominately on historical sites, she seeks to confirm the validity of evidence collected through devices such as thermo-cameras and voice boxes that detect traces of electronic voice phenomenon — voices of the deceased. “Sometimes we’ll get full names, so then I can go back and research and try to find them in that place,” Skandunas said. She explained one example of this kind of discovery took place when SDGH investigated the Machado-Stewart house in Old
Town. Skandunas and her team claimed to in a suspected haunted psych ward should do pick up the energy of an individual who was so at their own risk. later identified through 1880 census This message of caution can also be heard records as Ralph Mesa, a mentally ill man from Skandunas. Unlike SPR, membership who apparently died in the house. with SDGH is not open to the public. She disScientific paranormal investigation can plays concern for any individual interested in often be traced to The Society for Psychical meddling with the paranormal. Research. According to its official website, the “When you’re on these organization was investigations you have to founded in London in be very careful how you “Go in protected, 1882, becoming the speak to (spirits) because first official paranoryou have to know what think positive ... mal investigation kind of energy you’re group in the world. Everyone goes to the dealing with,” Skandunas Still active today, the said. organization boasts other end (seeking For professionals like inclusion of members her, ghost hunting is not the negative) and it from all around the just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. world with academic doesn’t have to be She never touches a Ouija and professional interboard and hopes that othests ranging from that way.” ers — believers and nonmathematics to believers alike — will do astronomy. the same. Entering the In its guidelines for — Maritza Skandunas, spirit world is no game to members, however, San Diego Ghost Hunters founder her and her advice is clear SPR sets out a warnfor those who do. ing, stating, “Some “Go in protected, think cases may present potentially difficult and sensitive psychological positive and contact the people that are living circumstances, which require careful handling in the house,” she said. “Everyone goes to the and may necessitate professional advice.” other end (seeking the negative) and it doesn’t Essentially, those who wish to perform a have to be that way.”
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New apps can help studying or procrastinating Applications for Apple’s iPhone, iPod touch and iPad help students AHMANIELLE HALL S TA F F W R I T E R
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Technology has come a long way. Students can complete a variety of tasks using only their phones and mobile devices. With the creation of the iPod touch, students can not only listen to their music, they can also check e-mail, play video games and find every Starbucks within a 10 mile radius. The iPhone and iPad also allow students to download applications to do almost anything. Apple has made it possible for students to have their own personal assistants, tutors, chefs, doctors, librarians and image consultants all at their fingertips. Tired of having to wait in long lines at the bookstore to buy books? Students can download the iBooks app and have thousands of titles to choose from in a matter of seconds. From Shakespeare to sociology, there are apps that can locate and download textbooks straight to an iPhone or iPad. Didn’t read for class? The “Sparky” app allows students to access SparkNotes on
their iPhones and catch up on the essentials of stories students neglect to read. If making note cards is a preference when studying, students can create their own on the iPhone and review them on the go, in addition to taking all their midterm notes and putting them on their Apple products. Students can also divert their attention to more whimsical apps. If it is too long of a wait to return home and beat friends at Guitar Hero, the Tap Tap app can be an alternative. San Diego State student Jenyfer Roberts said although she doesn’t like touch screens, she can’t fight the urge to tap her fingers on her iPod touch. “Tap Tap, man that is just the game,” she said. “It’s like the best game ever.” Students can mix it up at parties by hiring their own bartenders via iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad. The Mixology app is one that Cal State Fullerton student Derin Richardson said is the best app on his iPhone. “Mixology: Drink Recipes. Self-explanatory,” he said. These apps are aimed at making college life easier. Regardless of whether students are looking for apps to study, play, be entertained or stay informed, there are hundreds to choose from and surely more on the way to lighten the backbreaking yoke of being a college student.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
THIS WEEK IN SAN DIEGO
earthquake. This earthquake drill is a part of the statewide Great California ShakeOut.
Time: 2 to 4 p.m. This workshop explains the opportunities available to study abroad.
A c t i o n S p o r t s P a n e l f e a t . To p E xe c s f r o m t h e I n d u s t r y Location: Aztec Athletic Center Auditorium
College of Business Study A b r o a d I n fo r m a t i o n S e s s i o n Location: Room LL 431
R é s u m é s T h a t Wo r k Location: Career Services, Student Services East 1200 Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Career Services gives tips about how to make résumés stand out.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. This panel will address the future of action sports, with discussions by SDSU alumni and executives in the industry .
- Abby, Business Major
11 t h S a n D i e g o A s i a n F i l m F e s t i va l Location: Hazard Center Ultra Star Cinemas Time: Oct. 21 to Oct. 28 Watch dozens of unique films in this weeklong festival. Come on weekdays at 4 p.m. for free screenings.
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Men’s Soccer Location: SDSU Sports Deck
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Time: 1 p.m. Watch the SDSU men’s soccer team take on Stanford.
SDSU Fights Hunger F o o d D r i ve Location: SDSU
Time: 3 p.m. Cheer on SDSU as they compete against California.
C h a rg e r s G a m e Location: Qualcomm Stadium
All Week Make a difference by donating food any time this week through Oct. 22.
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C a m p u s - w i d e E a r t h q u a ke Drill Location: SDSU Time: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Throughout campus, information will be provided on how to stay safe during an
Men’s Soccer Location: SDSU Sports Deck
“ F l a m e n c o : Pa s a d o y Presente” Location: Smith Recital Hall Time: 7:30 p.m. Watch Kristina Cobarrubia’s Flamenco Arana company perform in Spanish-gypsy style accompanied by singers and guitarists.
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Time: 1:15 p.m. The San Diego Chargers face off against the New England Patriots.
N ew Re a l i t i e s : J e r r y U e l s m a n n a n d M a g g i e Ta y l o r Location: Museum of Photographic Arts Time: Now through Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This 60 image exhibition showcases the genius of two pioneers of photomontage.
Maggie Taylor creates her work with a scanner and computer, while husband Jerry Uelsmann uses an analog darkroom to create a single cohesive image out of multiple separate images.
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S t a t e o f t h e Re a l E s t a t e M a r ke t B r e a k fa s t Location: Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center Time: 7:30 to 10 a.m. Attendees will learn about the housing market’s past and future.
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S t o n e Te m p l e P i l o t s Location: Viejas Arena Time: 7 to 11 p.m. The Stone Temple Pilots play at Viejas Arena. Tickets bought for the previous rescheduled concert will be honored. The gates open at 6:30 p.m.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
LIVE AND DANGEROUS
Happy to be ‘Maroon’-ed at Viejas Arena HUI LING THAM S TA F F W R I T E R
Of the thousands of concertgoers in the arena, the one fan who walked away completely satisfied must have been the girl who caught Adam Levine’s T-shirt as he tossed it to the crowd after Maroon 5’s show. Whether he was strutting across the stage in skinny, dark pants, swaying his hips as he sung, jamming out tunes with his electric guitar or just having a conversation with the crowd, almost everything Levine did sent female fans in the arena screaming for more. Levine, the lead singer and guitarist for Maroon 5, was a crowd favorite when he and his band gave an electrifying performance from beginning to end at Viejas Arena last Saturday. Currently on tour across the country to promote its latest album “Hands All Over,” Maroon 5 had fans singing aloud to almost every song throughout the night, from hits such as “Won’t Go Home Without You,” “Misery” and “This Love,” to the band’s cover of Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You.”
When the Los Angeles band performed one of its chart-topping songs “She Will Be Loved,” Levine even turned into a music conductor as he tried to make different sections of the crowd sing different parts of the lyrics. It took some effort to sync the crowd, but eventually everyone got their parts right and the entire crowd was a part of the performance. Levine was so pleased with the fans that he gave a speech afterward, expressing how satisfying it felt to know the crowd knew the lyrics to all the band’s songs and thanking the fans for their support throughout the years. After keeping the crowd on its feet for hours, the band closed out its high-energy performance with the song “Stutter.” Bruno Mars, the artist who currently tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his No. 1 hit song, “Just the Way You Are,” opened the show. Fans were also treated to a performance by OneRepublic, the band sharing the stage with Maroon 5 on its current tour. The rock band, which took to the stage before Maroon 5, was also a fan favorite as it performed hit songs such as “Apologize” and “Stop and Stare,” as well as songs from its latest album “Waking Up.”
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Maroon 5 consists of Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, James Valentine and Matt Flynn.
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Motion’s quirky and Tech N9ne puts on awkward style works a show for real fans DREW SCOGGINS S TA F F W R I T E R
The kids expecting to linger in the back of Soma nodding their heads softly to the music were very disappointed last Thursday when Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack took the stage, putting on two blistering hours of a good old-fashioned rock show. The evening started unremarkably as the still relatively unknown band Valencia took the stage and predictable bubblegum-pop-punk music followed. Then came the established band Saves the Day, which began to spin the music in a much less conventional manner and got the crowd moving. But Chris Conley’s highpitched voice seemed to turn off those not expecting the singing style and all in attendance seemed to want to get to the main spectacle of the evening. It was pandemonium when Say Anything took the stage, but then the band did something very unexpected; it started with a slow song. “Crush’d,” off of its new album, seemed to be an odd choice to satisfy a screaming crowd, but toward the close, when everyone had been hooked and singing sweetly to the “la da da das” of the outro, Max Bemis
pushed the crowd into a mosh pit with the snarling “Little Girls.” Say Anything’s most straightforward punk rock song set the pace for what proved to be a whirling cavalcade of a set with Bemis leading the charge through all of Say Anything’s catalog, even going so far as to duet with Conley for a song from its EP. After the pandemonium ceased and the dust settled, it was unclear how it was possible for Motion City Soundtrack, ostensibly a pretty straightforward electro-pop rock band, to top the energy and momentum caused by Say Anything. But from the opening salvo of “The Weakends” it was apparent Motion City Soundtrack was putting a new spin on the evening, a decidedly darker singalong of everything from heartbreak to “Will & Grace.” Motion City Soundtrack was buoyed along by lead singer Justin Pierre’s quirky and awkward sense of humor, which kept the audience entertained and singing along to pop anthems such as “Everything’s Alright” and “The Future Freaks Me Out.” It was a brilliant showcase by a couple bands that seemed solely concerned about putting on the best show possible, and in that regard, they succeeded with dazzling colors.
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The anticipation before Tech N9ne appeared hung thick in the hot lights that lit up the stage at the House of Blues. The pit was packed tightly as a hushed mix of impatience and excitement pushed the aging hipster, the sorority party girl and the Tech N9ne scholar until they were practically on top of each other. And then Tech N9ne took the stage. It is particularly difficult to explain what exactly transpired in the mishmash of blurred visions and sounds that took place throughout the next few hours. Each bassdrenched thud of the turntable bled into the next syllable thunderclap that kept the swaying rhythm pounding into every audience member’s spine. Each artist in attendance brought his or her own take to the mix. From Krizz Kaliko’s machine gun-chattered lyrics to Kutt
Calhoun’s ever-present swagger; from E-40’s gangster lobotomy to Tech N9ne’s trademarked growl, the twisted creativity was put on display throughout the show. But it was Tech N9ne’s stage presence that seemed to lead this orgiastic parade and gave the entire show the cohesiveness it would have otherwise been lacking. Tech N9ne was able to guide the audience from the snarling aggression of “Riot Maker” to the wild and blown out “KC Tea” and deliver on his promise of a truly remarkable stage show. He was even able to fit in a couple of slow jams in the mix. At the end of the night, it was apparent Tech N9ne was just putting on a show for his real fans. Although he trudged through part of “Caribou Lou,” he seemed eager to show all the doubters he is the same lyrical genius he always has been by delving into some of his older work and letting those in the audience who knew the words to chant along a capella. Overall it was a fantastic show and a great time for everyone who attended.
TURN IT UP
Chiodos’ ‘Illuminaudio’ misses ex-singer Owens ALLIE DAUGHERTY MANAGING EDITOR
Courtesy of Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack worked with Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus to create its latest album “My Dinosaur Life.”
When post-hardcore band Chiodos announced it was releasing Craig Owens from his role as lead singer, fans prepared themselves for a grim future. The band released its new album “Illuminaudio” earlier this month however, the fears were only half confirmed. New vocalist Brandon Bolmer sounds surprisingly similar to Owens, but fails to give the band the extra spark the old singer did. Nonetheless, Bolmer proves he belongs in tracks such as “Caves” and “His Story Repeats Itself,” in which he fiercely croons like he’s been waiting for this his entire life. The instrumental band members, meanwhile, continue to provide melodic master-
pieces behind Bolmer’s vocals that place Chiodos a step above other bands in its genre. This can best be heard in the slower song “Notes in Constellations.” Chiodos also keeps tradition alive with odd song titles such as “Those Who Slay Together, Stay Together,” “Hey Zeus! The Dungeon” and “Love Is A Cat From Hell.” The overall album is well-written and produced, but doesn’t reach the same level as the band’s previous album “Bone Palace Ballet.” Owens’ departure may have been a mistake for Chiodos, and as much as Bolmer attempts to fill the void, the band will never be the same.
Album: Illuminaudio Band: Chiodos
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M
ick’s fingers clutched the ceramic mug, tattooed digits wrapping around as he took a sip from the steaming cup. He smiled. The coffee and the few bits of bacon he had left in front of him were all he had to speak of for 45 years of living. To be fair, it was the best damn coffee he’d had in 25 years. To be even more fair, it wasn’t a great 45 years to begin with. Keys jangled as they entered the steel lock of Mick’s cell. Metal twisted against metal and the door swayed open. “It’s time,” the warden said. “Father Jacobs is waiting for you.” Mick shoveled the last pieces of bacon into his mouth, put the plate down and walked to the 5-by8 mirror he had on the wall next to his bed. He smoothed back his buzzed hair with his fingers. “Not so bad for a man about to die, am I Jack?” Mick grinned. *** Prisoners banged and shook their cell bars as Mick walked to the injection room with the two guards and the warden. It struck Mick how calm the guards were in the midst of all the chaos unsmiling, gaze straight ahead. “Jeez,” Mick said. “You guys don’t get out much, do you?” But as they walked, the uproar grew around them. It grew until it was all Mick could hear, the rattling of the bars infiltrating his ears and brain. It found its way down Mick’s throat and rattled in his stomach. It shook his nerves and pulsated into his heart. The walls began to shake around him. The door to the injection room slid closed. The sounds stopped. There was a lone gurney in front
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of him, with two beige straps that reached across. “All right. Well, let’s get this over with,” Mick mused. “I don’t have all day.” Their movements were smooth and mechanical. Executions were rare, but the attending nurses made it seem as if they performed them every weekend between outings at the club. Strapped in now. Last rites recited. Last words. Needles ready. The first needle, four grams of sodium thiopental, punctured his skin. Mick felt the drowsy effects immediately. A siren sounded off in the distance. Two sirens. Three. “What a convenient time for a prison riot,” Mick thought. The two guards and the warden tore through the door, followed by the nurses. Mick was alone. A surge of adrenaline filled Mick. Now would be his only chance. He pressed his frame against the straps. He thought of every “Incredible Hulk” episode he had ever seen. He yelled. He flexed. Nothing. He tried again. The first strap began to rip. Once more and he was free. *** Mick’s eyeballs felt hot as he drunkenly stumbled down the hallway. Men in orange jumpsuits clashed and tangled with men wearing white and black uniforms. Mick slowly weaved his way in between. A bottle broke on the guard’s head in front of him and the guard went down. Mick stepped over him. He was a high school quarterback walking toward the end zone.
Colors became blurred and burned brighter than Mick remembered. His chest and legs felt tight. Sweat traveled down his brow. The fluorescent lights beat down on his back. He rubbed his red eyes. Somethingorange approached him. “Hey Mick, is that you? I’ve been looking all over for you. I’m your roommate, remember? Let’s bust you out of this dump, man. Come on.” Mick didn’t remember having a roommate, but he followed him anyway, down through the labyrinth of concrete rooms. They went unnoticed among the commotion. As they entered their room, the tempest of fighting and voices and breaking glass fell behind them like a bad dream. The man in orange approached the window and, in a single motion, tore the bars off. “I’ve been grinding down the welds when the guards haven’t been looking,” the roommate explained. Mick looked out the window. It was a 40-foot drop into the sea below. It wasn’t a huge leap, but Mick felt the blood in his veins seize. He squeezed one leg out of the window and willed himself to jump. He dove into the cold water and floated to the surface. Slowly, he swam toward land. One stroke, two.
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/19/10) You tend to overestimate your capabilities now.You have great luck, though, when you get in too deep and magically find an excellent escape route.To keep the stress level to a minimum, practice counting to five before you leap into action. Don't forget details. 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 Create necessary down time for yourself. You need to think things through alone, without interference.There's time to share insights later. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - Wisdom emerges from conversations among the team. Each person contributes ideas to improve the results. Capture their brilliance with notes. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 5 The key to success today is to allow creativity to move between a variety of activities.That way, you have time for yourself and others. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Keep ideas flowing among family members about vacation plans. Don't pin down the itinerary until later. New possibilities emerge. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 Don't measure imagination with a logical yardstick. Instead, allow each idea to grow at its own rate, free from restrictions. Bring them down to earth later.
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 Talk seems cheap. In the long run, it proves to be the only way to accomplish your optimistic goal. Make sure the communication flows both ways. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 There's plenty of mental activity in your circle right now.They focus on emotional issues.Your thoughts pursue logic instead. Blend both. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8 - You need fun today, regardless of what co-workers require of you. Joke around while handling serious matters. Notice where exuberance meets practicality. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 5 - Circumstances require a major adjustment in your game plan.You want to satisfy everyone, but that's unlikely. Prioritize, and soothe feelings later. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Ideas fly around at light speed. Snag as many as you can, and take note for future reference. It's all valuable information you might want to remember. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - You benefit personally when others reveal their logical process.You understand what they want, and learn a new way of manipulating data. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Focus your feelings toward empathy. Others get bad news, and you can help them through a difficult moment. Assist with troubling phone calls. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.
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CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 With 73-Across, where you might find the starts of 20-, 33-, 43- and 59-Across 6 Skips, as stones 10 “This doesn’t look good” 14 Sleep problem 15 Scat queen 16 Best Musical award, say 17 Almost fail 18 “Parlez-__ français?” 19 Slightly 20 Guy in a spotlight 23 Country in which Tetris was created 26 Work hard 27 Simpson judge 28 Droid download, say 29 Portfolio asset: Abbr. 31 Antacid named for its elements 33 Feature of much of Bach’s music 37 Prefix with plasm 38 Scepter’s partner 39 Inning sextet 43 Coin for Long John Silver 48 Spelunking spot 51 Notable period 52 Meadow 53 Bird: Prefix 54 Senate helper 57 Activating, as a fuse 59 Symbolic but inconsequential act 62 Numbskull 63 Euterpe, to musicians 64 Often unattainable perfection Angiee Mabilangan / Production Designer
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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 68 Pre-Easter period 69 Blackjack needs 70 Nabisco’s __ Wafers 71 Beat by a whisker 72 E-mail outbox folder 73 See 1-Across
10 The Beehive State 11 Hushpuppies are often fried in it 12 Running by itself 13 Original Oreo competitor 21 __ Dogg, Snoop’s cousin 22 Vivacity DOWN 23 10K, for one 1 Help a market 24 Second word of cashier many fairy tales 2 Unlock, poetically 25 Tater 3 Hill crawler 30 McDonald’s 4 Chews (out) founder Ray 5 Marcel Duchamp, 32 Yours, in Reims e.g. 34 “Don’t think so” 6 Punk/New Wave 35 Start to conband since the ceive? ’70s 36 Clarinet cousin 7 Like dirigibles 40 Fruit that isn’t 8 Demoted planet pretti? 9 Japanese fish dish 41 After that
42 Male deer 44 Turkey neighbor 45 Conundrums 46 Weimar wife 47 Hoop or stud 48 Drive drove 49 Swore 50 Minnesota footballer 55 Common wild card 56 German industrial city 58 Oil, watercolor, etc. 60 Suffix with major 61 Part of SAT 65 Horror film street 66 Top-fermented brew 67 __ Cruces