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FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

‘Saw’ franchise adds a new element SPIKE HEMANS Staff Cont r ibutor

Devils in disguise. Preteen vampires and soul-stealing demons. This fall’s slate of horror movies offers fans of the genre tons of different choices for terror, but the real show stealer is yet to arrive. The blockbuster that perhaps everyone expected, “Saw 3D” hits theaters next Friday, and billing itself as “The Final Chapter,” it is sure to ratchet up the gore and suspense.

Perhaps the reason for the success of the “Saw” series (“Saw 3D” is the seventh installment in seven years) is the movies never promise more than they can deliver, which is usually a multi-layered plot featuring bad guys disguised as good guys (“Saw II” and “Saw IVVII”), bad guys disguised as victims (“Saw V”), and the eventual good guy who gets decapitated / crushed / shot in the throat (pretty much every “Saw” movie). The “Saw” series leaves out both the supernatural and the superhero, giving audiences human nature and sadistic creativity as a vehicle for mayhem.

But the real show stealer isn’t the often campy acting and broadly

drawn characters, but the complex machines and scenarios they create to deliver maximum carnage. While the writing staff has largely changed since 2004’s “Saw,” newcomers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan have been consistent since they led the writing team for “Saw IV.” In “Saw 3D,” a group of survivors seek the support of self-help guru and survivor Bobby Dagan, played by Sean Patrick Flanery, of “The Boondock Saints” fame. Despite the death of the Jigsaw Killer in the third installment, his torturous work is carried on by various disciples whose confrontation has been building through the previous three films.

Director Kevin Greutert (“Saw IV”) ups the ante by shooting entirely in digital 3-D, offering another dimension — literally — that builds on the previous films, and should be a fitting conclusion to this successful horror franchise.

Movie: SAW 3D Directed by: Kevin Greutert Release Date: Oct. 29 Starring: Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Sean Courtesy of Lionsgate

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The ‘Saw’ series has come a long way since moviegoers first met twisted antagonist, Jigsaw, in 2004’s original.

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New comedy from Franco’s new role ‘Hangover’ crew may be a winner AMANDA MACIAS Staff Wr ite r

From the director of “Old School” and “The Hangover,” comes “Due Date,” a gut-wrenching comedy featuring the immeasurable talents of Juliette Lewis, Jamie Foxx and Michelle Monaghan.

Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) has just five short days to make it from Los Angeles to Atlanta for the birth of his first child. In a bizarre turn of events, Peter is forced to frantically drive crosscountry alongside aspiring actor, Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) and his spoiled pooch. As the journey begins, Peter sets a number of guidelines for Ethan to follow to keep the trip running as smoothly as possible. But as Ethan attempts to get know Peter more intimately throughout the trip, he proceeds to push all of Peter’s buttons and deadlocks on his last nerve, completely disregarding Peter’s original ground rules.

As things start to take a turn for the worst, Peter warns Ethan, “If I miss the

birth of my child, I’m going to choke you out with your own scarf. Wrap that thing around your neck and choke you out.” In his attempts to find quick fixes, the socially challenged and morally lacking Ethan ends up creating problems beyond his own comprehension, leaving Peter on the brink of insanity and struggling to press forward.

Complete with a well-rounded cast of established actors and a comedic quote ability not seen since “The Hangover,” released just one year ago, “Due Date” is sure to break through the box office with an explosive force.

In the wise words of Ethan, always remember, “You better check yourself before you wreck yourself.”

For more information about this film, visit duedatemovie.warnerbros.com.

Movie: Due Date Directed by: Todd Philips Release Date: Nov. 5 Starring: Robert Downy Jr., Zack Galifianakis

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DAVID DIXON S ta f f Wr i te r

English filmmaker Danny Boyle’s new film “127 Hours” comes on the heels of his 2008 Academy Award best picture winner, “Slumdog Millionaire.” It is a true story about Aron Ralston (James Franco), an American mountain climber who hiked Utah’s Blue John Canyon in May of 2003. At some point on his hike, a boulder fell on his arm, trapping him in an abandoned part of the canyon. The movie will go on to show whether Ralston survived five pivotal days, (thus the title, “127 Hours”) in which he tried to save himself from certain death.

Critical buzz has been strong with emphasis focusing on Boyle’s unique direction and Franco’s powerful performance. A.O. Scott of The New York Times said Ralston’s “experience is disconcerting enough just to think about, and to see it recreated in Mr. Boyle’s characteristically fast-moving, immersive style is jarring, thrilling and weirdly funny.”

Joe Morgenstern from the Wall Street Journal praised the movie by saying, “Mr. Franco is simply terrific, and Mr. Boyle’s trademark exuberance creates a dizzying succession of images that get the movie not only out of the canyon but into its hero’s mind.”

Be forewarned, several people have said “127 Hours” is an intense journey because of some of the

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events that happen when Ralston is stuck in the canyon, but this does not mean the film is a downer. The movie “127 Hours” has been hailed as a rewarding experience full of lively energy.

Movie: 127 Hours Directed by: Danny Boyle Release Date: Nov. 5 Starring: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

Freshmen duo helping Aztecs in MWC play ELI BALDRIGE S TA F F W R I T E R

Stephen Finlayson / Staff Photographer

The San Diego State women’s soccer team has grown up this season.

SDSU began the year slow — and young. The Aztecs started seven or eight underclassmen in each game, and went a disappointing 2-7-3 during their pre-conference season. But a tough schedule and a couple of moral victories against top-10 teams allowed the team to grow up and gain some confidence.

SDSU started conference play 3-1 and is currently tied for second place in the Mountain West Conference with No. 13 BYU. The young players have stepped up.

“The more you play, as the season goes on, the (freshmen) are getting better,” head coach Mike Friesen said.

The Aztecs’ first goal on Saturday against Wyoming was set up and scored by a pair of freshmen. Defender Haley Palmer played the ball to forward Soledad Gomez who was able to score the opening goal.

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Palmer and Gomez, the freshmen standouts, did not always dominate the left side of the field for SDSU, though. They were put into unfamiliar positions at the start of the season.

“I played midfield in high school and now I’m in the front,” Gomez said. “In the beginning, we weren’t very confident. But we’ve been working together a lot and now I feel comfortable.”

Palmer also felt the pressure of being a freshman.

“It was difficult to adjust to the speed of play and the physicality of the college level,” Palmer said. “And I feel there is more pressure on me since I play in the back.”

The duo has since overcome the obstacles of their young age and is thriving in conference play. They have combined for three goals and four assists this season, and their coach has been impressed with the twosome’s play.

“It’s hard to be a freshman,” Friesen said.

“You have to adjust to living on your own for the first time, and you have to manage your schoolwork. And apart from that, (Palmer) and (Gomez) are being put in new positions

and are asked to do a lot on the field. They’re doing a good job for us.”

The two will be tested this weekend when they travel to take on Utah today and No. 8 BYU on Saturday.

“It will be a tough weekend, but we’re taking it one game at a time and Utah is a diff icult place to play,” Friesen said.

“We’re in the middle of a battle for a conference championship.”

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W H E N : 7 p.m. MT, today W H E R E: Salt Lake City WHY TO WATCH:

The Aztecs have only three games left on their schedule and are fighting the Mountain West Conference crown.

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Salisbury talks about Captain Steres ready season-ending injury for ‘revenge games’ BEAU BEARDEN S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

It started out as any ordinary practice. But it soon became one that Lauren Salisbury wouldn’t forget.

The senior middle blocker was doing her usual drills when a ball injured her wrist.

“It sucked,” Salisbury said. “Stuff happens.

You just got to go with the cards you’re dealt; it’s just the way it is.”

There are two routes Salisbury can now take: Spend six weeks in a cast or get surgery.

She currently has a brace on her wrist and is waiting to see how things play out before making a decision. Either way, the star player is expected to miss the rest of the season.

This is a huge loss for the San Diego State volleyball team. Before her injury, Salisbury was off to a fast start in Mountain West Conference play, hitting .471 in SDSU’s first two conference matches against New Mexico and TCU. But her defense has also been instrumental this season. Salisbury recorded 33 total blocks to move into the top 10 on the school’s career list, just eight behind former Aztec middle blocker Angelica Jackson’s total of 341.

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Even though she can’t be on the court with her team, she is helping out in other ways. “(I’m doing) a lot of encouraging,” Salisbury said. “Obvious things — things that I was doing when I was still playing. I can’t be in, but I can still talk.”

While her time as an Aztec may be done, Salisbury isn’t done playing volleyball. She plans to join the Association of Volleyball Professionals, if the tour starts again.

“I’m really into beach volleyball,” Salisbury said. “So hopefully you see me as a pro volleyball player in the next few years.”

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Revenge is lingering in Daniel Steres’ head.

The junior captain defender has the San Diego State men’s soccer team’s losses to No. 12 California and Stanford on his mind, and he’s ready for the opportunity to play both teams again.

“Those revenge games are something I look forward to,” Steres said. “It’s a unique opportunity that we get a chance to play teams that we’ve already seen before, nonetheless play the same teams a week later.”

Tomorrow, SDSU (7-5-1) gets its second crack at Cal after losing its match last week 3-0. On Sunday, the Aztecs will host Stanford just a week after dropping a game to the Cardinal 1-0.

“We have a week to improve,” Steres said.

“A big thing is we fell apart at set pieces, we gave those up too easily and that is something we can work on at practice and really move forward into not letting goals come from plays like that.”

During last weekend’s road trip, SDSU gave up three set piece goals out of four. The failure to protect the set pieces was compounded by the lack of finishing the Aztecs had on the offensive end of the ball.

“We didn’t finish — simple as that,” Steres said. “It’s not that we aren’t creating opportunities, we just haven’t been able to finish. Our chances have been good, we just need to make sure that we follow up and follow through.”

SDSU has been shut out in its past three losses with two games being decided by just one goal, even though the Aztecs outshot the opposition in all three games. But a win against either of the two visiting opponents

would end their longest losing streak of the season while also giving SDSU a muchneeded confidence boost.

“With these little revenge games, if you can get some redemption it feels good,” Steres said. “We’ve seen these guys play, so we know how to beat them; we just need to show up now.”

Peter Kluch / Staff Photographer

Junior captain Daniel Steres and the Aztecs will get rematches with Cal and Stanford this week.

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W H E N : 3 p.m., tomorrow W H E R E: SDSU Sports Deck W H Y T O W A T C H : The Aztecs will try to stop

their three-game losing skid when they take on Cal in rematch of last week’s game.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

What’s not to like about a resourceful pumpkin who uses his head to put smiles on the faces of neighborhood children? His friendly grin and tempting treat are sure to leave them asking for s’more.

1. Carve a smiling pumpkin as

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shown and leave off the lid.

2. Insert a forked stick into the pumpkin’s side or in the ground near the bottom of the pumpkin.

3. Using wire or twist ties, secure a roasting stick, complete with marshmallows, at the fork.

These frightened pals are enduring some unwelcome midnight callers. While plastic spiders skitter scatter over one, a mouthful of slithering snakes gives the other eyes as large as, well, pumpkins.

SNAKE BREATH 1. Carve a surprised pumpkin as shown.

2. Secure white mini pumpkins in the eyeholes with toothpicks.

3. Place six to 10 plastic snakes in the mouth.

SPIDERHEAD 1. Carve a worried pumpkin as shown.

2. Poke holes in the pumpkin with a toothpick and insert a spider’s leg in each hole.

An old shirt, glove, and wire coat hanger help this hungry fellow devour his skewer of horror d’oeuvres.

1. Carve a pumpkin with an extra large mouth.

2. Stuff a work glove and one sleeve of an old shirt with leaves.

3. Bend a support for the arm and hand from a wire hanger. Fit

one end into the glove and feed the opposite end through the sleeve.

4. Sit the pumpkin on the shirt.

Brace the arm from behind with a rock and cover the rest of the shirt with leaves.

5. Push a skewer through three mini pumpkins. Draw a face on each with black permanent marker, then set the skewer in place.

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No need to be an expert carver.

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Being tossed around by the Headless Horseman can lead to some serious bumps and bruises!

A few strips of reflective tape help this petrified pumpkin look a little more pieced together — and create a cool glow when the headlights of

passing cars shine on them.

1. Carve a pumpkin with a mouth resembling stitches.

2. Cut white reflective tape into thin strips of varying lengths.

3. Place the strips on the pumpkin as shown.

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FALL MOVIE PREVIEW

Diehard fans await Potter’s last stand MORGAN DENNO Staff Wr ite r

The first installment of the last of the “Harry Potter” movies is coming out Nov. 19 and the Potter-fever has already begun.

J.K. Rowling’s seventh and final Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” contained so much action that Warner Brothers felt it couldn’t possibly fit its entire contents into one movie. “Deathly Hallows” will bring to life the first half of the seventh book, begging the question, how will the first installment end? The trailers, which have already generated millions of views online, can raise goose bumps with their incredible intensity. From the little information that has been released, the film is said to revolve around finding the Horcruxes that will potentially lead the young hero to Voldemort.

The “Harry Potter” films have become a billion dollar franchise

and the movies have always performed well in the box office. Nearly every “Harry Potter” adaptation has performed even better in the box office than the previous ones and the last two movies are expected to bring in an even larger audience.

“Deathly Hallows” is written by Steven Kloves, who also wrote the previous screenplays for the “Harry Potter” films. David Yates, who directed “Order of the Phoenix” and “Half Blood Prince,” will be directing both installments of “Deathly Hallows.” The second installment of “Deathly Hallows” will be the final “Harry Potter” movie and is set for release on July 15 of next year.

Movie: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Directed by: David Yates Release Date: Nov. 19 Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grin t, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter

Courtesy of Warner Bros..

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‘Burlesque’ has dance, drama, Cher AMANDA MACIAS Staff Wr ite r

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Ali Rose (Christina Aguilera) is a wholesome, small-town girl looking to discover herself in the midst of the bright lights of Hollywood. After packing up and heading to the City of Angels, she stumbles upon The Burlesque Lounge, a showroom that has lost its luster, and becomes entranced by the stage and its glitz-and-glam atmosphere. She vows to one day see her name in lights and to perform on that stage.

Tess (Cher), The Burlesque Lounge’s former headline dancer and current owner, hires Ali to be a cocktail waitress in the lounge. As Ali watches from the sidelines, she befriends the lounge’s bartender (Cam Gigandet) and a featured dancer named Georgia (Julianne Hough). Soon enough, her luck begins to change for the better. As she is given the opportunity of a lifetime at The Burlesque Lounge, she is faced with the competitive jealousy of

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another dancer and an unbelievably tantalizing proposal, one Ali finds difficult to consider.

Complete with a number of inventive musical routines, a star-studded cast and a juicy plot, “Burlesque” is sure to please. The film is similar to its 1995 predecessor “Showgirls,” and what it lacks in racy nudity it makes up for in creative performance. Aguilera offers her contribution not only as an actress but also as a writer for the film’s soundtrack. Writer and Director Steven Antin pulls out all the stops with this musically inspired romantic drama, which is set to be released next month.

For more information on the movie, visit burlesque-movie.com Movie: Burlesque Directed by: Steven Antin Release Date: Nov. 24 Starring: Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci

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What began in 2008 with “Iron Man” will ultimately culminate in the summer of 2012 with Marvel’s sure-toamaze “The Avengers.”

At the conclusion of last summer’s “Iron Man 2,” the audience is privy to the presence of not only the Mighty

Movie: The Avengers Directed by: Joss Whedon Release Date: May 4, 2012 Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle

Thor’s hammer but the construction of Captain America’s shield. Both heroes are key members of the “Avengers,” and both have films set to be released next year. Comic book fans and moviegoers alike will rejoice when this powerhouse team is finally assembled for the big screen. The film will also include Hawkeye, War Machine and the Incredible Hulk.

Marvel hasn’t attempted to bring so many characters to life in the same film since the “X-Men” franchise.

With “The Avengers” currently in preproduction, scant details have been released about the film. Audiences do

know Mark Ruffalo has been cast as Bruce Banner (The Incredible Hulk), a part Edward Norton played in the 2008 reboot, “Hulk.” Transitioning of actors is a constant risk for superhero films, and often affects how the movie will play out at the box office. The jury is still out on how newcomer Andrew Garfield will handle taking Tobey Maguire’s role in the currently untitled Spider-Man reboot despite the fact that fans panned “Spider-Man 3.”

Look for “The Avengers” to match the success of films such as “The Dark Knight” in summer 2012.

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AT A GLANCE VS. WHO: SDSU at New Mexico

WHEN: 7 p.m. PT, Saturday

WHAT: The Aztecs try to keep the

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momentum rolling as they play the winless Lobos.

WHERE: Albuquerque, N.M.

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PRIME NUMBERS RECORD: 4-2, 1-1 MWC

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PASS YARDS PER GAME: 275.2

RUSH YARDS PER GAME: 185.3

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: 460.5

PASS YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 184 RUSH YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 163.3 TOTAL YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 347.3

RECORD: 0-6, 0-2 MWC PASS YARDS PER GAME: 175.8

RUSH YARDS PER GAME: 86.2

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: 262

PASS YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 240.5 RUSH YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 203.8 TOTAL YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 444.3

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little more than two and a half years ago, this lovely newspaper promoted me to Sports Editor. The bosses said I could do whatever I wanted with the section, so naturally, I told them I’m beat writing for football.

About two months into the gig, San Diego State was set to play New Mexico on the road in Albuquerque, N.M. It was a fairly decent day in San Diego, but I stayed inside, plopped myself down on my La-Z-Boy and watched the most devastating game I had ever seen.

New Mexico trucked SDSU. It was embarrassing. It was downright gross. 70-7.

Seriously.

The Aztecs got absolutely trounced. The 63-point differential didn’t even do the game justice. It was brutal.

Then-head coach Chuck Long was fired about a month later.

And that’s when SDSU metamorphosed from the biggest joke in college football to a team that actually has a chance to do some damage in the Mountain West Conference this season.

Brady Hoke took over the squad. He told them 70-7 was-

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n’t going to fly on his watch.

There weren’t going to be any moral victories and getting excited about a big win should never happen.

And I’ll be damned. A little more than two years later, he’s taking his squad back to Albuquerque for the first time since the 63-point beatdown, and he’s heading in there as a 23-point favorite.

Seriously.

It’s unreal what Hoke has done with this team. Check out who six of the 22 starters were from that 70-7 game: WR Vincent Brown, QB Ryan Lindley, RB Brandon Sullivan, C Trask Iosefa, DT Ernie Lawson, LB Andrew Preston.

That’s right. All those guys are still with the Aztecs today. And all those guys just beat the 23rdbest team in the nation a few days ago. Amazing.

Hoke deserves a parade in his honor. He has the best sports team in San Diego right now.

And he’s one of the classiest guys you’ll ever meet too.

I asked him at Tuesday’s press conference what it felt like knowing he transformed a team that actually lost a game 70-7 into a team that can smash ranked opponents. This was his answer: “The gratifying thing is to watch your kids grow. And not just grow on the football field, but in the classroom and how they respect each other. At the end of the day, this is about relationships, it’s about respect and it’s about lifelong friendships these guys are building because of the amount of trust, respect and account ability that these guys have to have.”

No gloating. No “I-told-youI’d-turn-this-baby-around” answer. Just pure humility, and pure happiness that he was able to turn around a team full of 18-, 19-, 20- and 21-year-old kids.

Now he’s taking his squad back to New Mexico. And a 70-7 win for the Aztecs isn’t far-fetched.

It’s simply amazing.

—Edward Lewis is a journalism senior.

—This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Daily Aztec.

FORECASTING THE MOUNTAIN Editor’s note: Each week, The Daily Aztec will pick the winners of every Mountain West Conference game.

SATURDAY, OCT. 23 San Diego State at New Mexico, Air Force at TCU, BYU vs.

Wyoming, Colorado State at Utah

NAME: Matt McClanahan (41–6) TITLE: Staff Columnist PREDICTION: SDSU,TCU, BYU, Utah QUOTABLE: “‘Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.’ —F. Scott Fitzgerald.”

NAME: Edward Lewis (39–8) TITLE: Staff Columnist PREDICTION: SDSU, TCU, BYU, Utah QUOTABLE: “Losing to Matt McClanahan in this pick ‘em hurts my soul.”

NAME:

Agustin Gonzalez (37–10)

TITLE: Assistant Sports Editor PREDICTION: SDSU,TCU, BYU, Utah QUOTABLE: “Ronnie Hillman. ‘Nuff said.”

NAME: Dan Perez (37–10) TITLE: Senior Staff Writer PREDICTION: SDSU,TCU,Wyoming, Utah QUOTABLE: “One step closer to a bowl game.”

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Gyllenhaal’s drug Ballet rivalry thriller of choice is love has critics buzzing CARMEN SPLANE Cont r ibutor

Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal get a second chance to be on-screen lovers in a film that has been earning the dynamic duo rave reviews for their portrayals. “Love and Other Drugs” reunites the “Brokeback Mountain” stars, but gives them a decidedly more lighthearted script to work with this time around.

The romantic comedy is an adaptation of Jaime Reidy’s memoir, “Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman.” Reidy penned his own memoir detailing his experiences as a never-do-well slacker who took advantage of his bosses in the pharmaceutical industry. Reidy turned himself into a top-selling sales rep in the ‘90s by getting doctors to sign undated sample receipts, thus cheating his way through the system. Once his cover was blown and he was fired, Reidy’s book was published.

“Love and Other Drugs” is a retelling of this story with the addition of an on-

screen love affair. Hathaway and Gyllenhaal play out the typical romcom scenario: Boy and girl aren’t looking for love, boy and girl find each other, boy and girl fall madly, hopelessly and unrealistically in love. The film chronicles their unlikely relationship and the career of Gyllenhaal’s Jamie Randall, who is trying to make it big in the male enhancement market of pharmaceuticals.

Gyllenhaal walks into what is usually more comfortable territory for Hathaway. Known mostly for hard-hitting dramas and thrillers, Gyllenhaal is tapping into the market of romantic comedies for the first time since 2001’s “Bubble Boy.” From what critics are saying, this departure from the norm is stirring up talks of a Best Actor nomination.

Movie: Love and Other Drugs Directed by: Edward Zwick Release Date: Nov. 24 Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway

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After its world premiere at the 67th Annual Venice Film Festival last month, Entertainment Weekly reported Darren Aronofsky’s, “Black Swan,” a psychological thriller that takes place in the ballet profession, as “already set to be one of the year’s most love-it-or-hate-it movies.”

Variety described the film as “a wicked, sexy and ultimately devastating study of a young dancer’s all-consuming ambition,” while Hollywoodreporter.com claims it is “an instant guilty pleasure, a gorgeously shot, visually complex film whose badness is what’s so good about it.”

“Black Swan” focuses on the rivalry between a veteran ballet dancer, Nina (Natalie Portman) and a novice dancer, Lilly (Mila Kunis), in a New York City ballet company. As both dancers vie to be the best ballerina and prepare for their roles in the new production of Swan Lake, their relationship off stage begins to take unusual turns.

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Actors and actresses featured in “Black Swan” include Vincent Cassel (“Ocean’s Twelve”) as artistic director Thomas Leroy, Barbara Hershey as Nina’s mother, Erica and Winona Ryder as Beth MacIntyre, the prima ballerina who Nina replaces.

Although the film will not be released until December, it has been screened at many different film festivals since its world premiere in Venice, Italy. Last month, “Black Swan” had a sneak screening at the Telluride Film Festival and a Gala screening at the Toronto International Film Festival. This month, the film was screened at the New Orleans Film Festival and will be showing at the Austin Film Festival.

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Movie: Black Swan Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Release Date: Dec. 3 Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis Courtesy of Fox

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Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) and Gaylord “Greg” Focker (Ben Stiller) are at it again in the third installment of the comedic “Meet the Parents” series with “Little Fockers.” It has been 10 years since the first time Jack’s daughter Pam (Teri Polo) introduced Greg, the socially awkward male nurse, to her family.

Now, it is time for Greg and Pam to bring their families together once more to celebrate the birthdays of their twin daughter and son.

Greg has been attempting for years to get along with his high-strung and eerily militant father-in-law, Jack, but has been overwhelmingly unsuccessful so far. As the celebration and family reunion begin, Jack informs Greg that he needs to pass along the family torch, reiterating that he needs to be sure Greg can ultimately become the Godfocker. As Greg is short on cash, he manages to obtain a second job with an up-and-coming drug company

looking to advertise an intensive new product. As Greg takes the samples home to study, he quickly learns that he is about to be tested by Jack in one of the most jaw-dropping ways imaginable. Will Greg survive another one of his father-in-law’s secret and borderline sadistic missions?

The previous two blockbusters, “Meet the Parents” and “Meet the Fockers” were both directed by Jay Roach. However the new film will deviate from the formula. Along with the introduction of two more little Fockers, director Paul Weitz will be sitting in the director’s chair. In addition to the existing cast of Hollywood heavyweights, Jessica Alba and Rob Huebel will break onto the scene.

For more information about the film, visit littlefockers.net.

Movie: Little Fockers Directed by: Paul Weitz Release Date: Dec. 22 Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blyth Danner

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Depp and Jolie’s Cruise, Gibson and Crowe top ‘worst’ list Tricky love triangle Tour de France for Witherspoon

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here are movies that cause audience members leave a theater feeling exhilarated after a great film, such as “The Dark Knight.”

There are times when one leaves with their brain bulging after movies such as “Inception” or even a little bit depressed after seeing “Avatar” because it just looks so gosh darned pretty. And then there are the times when one leaves the theater $10 or $12 poorer, confused and beginning to question faith in humanity. This year had its fair share of the horrendous, the misguided and the downright terrible movies.

Following the astronomical success of last year’s “Avatar,” it was only a matter of

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Johnny Depp’s characters occasionally find themselves in predicaments involving clumsy humor, danger and impromptu beauties. As is the case for the winter thriller, “The Tourist,” directed

by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and co-starring Angelina Jolie.

Down and out in Venice, Italy and suffering from a hangover of the heart, Frank (Depp), an American tourist, finds himself in the middle of Elise’s (Jolie) way, deliberately. With Paris and Venice as the backdrop of the movie, flirtatious behavior will be in plentiful supply without losing class.

Thanks to Elise’s ravishing voodoo, Frank, naturally mesmerized, finds himself in a game of life and death involving mistaken identity. As the whirlwind of action increases, so too does Elise’s

and Frank’s adoration for one another.

Audiences can look forward to chasing the two Hollywood heavyweights through the canals of Italy and alleys of Paris. A remake of the 2005 French film “Anthony Zimmer,” “The Tourist” seems like it might be an elite yet tamer version of “Mission Impossible.” It also might be safe to assume the skilled acting will engage the audience’s eyes, more luring if one will. While “The Tourist” might be considered just another romantic thriller, box office sales will do just fine with Depp’s and Jolie’s names on the marquee.

Movie: The Tourist Directed by: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Release Date: Dec. 10 Starring: Jonny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany and Timothy Dalton

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time before Hollywood decided to make some really awful 3-D movies. “Clash of the Titans” should have been a smash. It had epic battle scenes, a hunky hero and giant monsters who fought each other in a huge explosion of awesome. All it lacked was a cohesive storyline, actors who could act and special effects that looked like they belonged in the 21st century.

“The Last Airbender” was Director M. Night Shyamalan’s first attempt with 3-D, and hopefully his last. Although it looked very good visually, everything else about

the movie was horribly flawed, from the clunky acting to the very way the story was told.

This year was also a big year for old action stars who were good in old action movies to fail at being good action stars in new action movies. Mel Gibson starred in the box office flop “Edge of Darkness,” Russell Crowe became a Gladiator for the English in “Robin Hood,” Tom Cruise proved he’s still crazy with “Knight and Day” and John Travolta proved yet again he cannot play a cool bad guy after being in both “Saturday Night Fever” and “Hairspray” when his cheesy flick “From Paris with Love” failed to impress at the box office.

At least toward the end of the year, Hollywood made up for its transgressions by putting out “MacGruber,” a movie so terribly, awesomely bad that there seems to be nowhere to go but up for the movie industry.

Here’s to crossing fingers for next year.

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MIRAL THE WARRIOR’S WAY

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Three decades after a team of Israeli Mossad national intelligence agents embarked on a secret mission to capture a Nazi war criminal, one of the former agents is forced to expose the truth behind a newly announced mystery.

“The Debt” promises to have viewers enthralled as they are introduced to a different type of dramatic Nazi thriller.

The Mossad agents’ mission begins in 1965 when agent Rachel Singer, played

by Helen Mirren, accompanied by two other agents, attempts to capture a Nazi criminal by the name of Surgeon of Birkenau. The mission ended, or so

they thought, when Birkenau was supposedly killed on the streets of East Berlin, Germany.

Now, a man claiming to be the infamous criminal has surfaced and Rachel is forced to go back to Eastern Europe and confront her secret head-on.

The fast-paced movie utilizes flashbacks throughout the film and as the present story unfolds, audiences find out the past may not have happened exactly as assumed.

“The Debt” is likely to generate acclaim for Director John Madden, who was nominated for an Oscar for his 1999 film, “Shakespeare in Love.” Leading lady Helen Mirren has been nominated

by the Academy four times, winning for her role as the titular character in 2006’s “The Queen.”

Meanwhile, Sam Worthington, now washed of his blue exterior from last year’s biggest hit “Avatar,” will be playing a young version of Tom Wilkinson’s character. Worthington has transformed into one of today’s premier action stars and is sure to bring with him a large fan base.

Movie: The Debt Directed by: John Madden Release Date: Dec. 29 Starring: Sam Worthington, Helen Mirren, Tom

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For moviegoers intent on being immersed in a feel-good film that warms the heart without the nauseainducing clichés, no other time of the year may be more appropriate than the days leading to Christmas.

In Director James L. Brooks’ latest film, “How Do You Know,” simple yet loveable Lisa Jorgensen (Reese Witherspoon) is torn between her beau Manny (Owen Wilson), a hilarious baseball-playing simpleton, and George (Paul Rudd), a smart corporate guy plagued by complex problems. Jack Nicholson returns to familiar territory as Charles, the caring wise guy.

Brooks has a history with charming films showcasing heartbreaking conflict and neatly tied-up endings. His writing and directing credits include 1997’s “As Good as It Gets” and 2004’s “Spanglish.”

With the veteran filmmaker at the helm and a cast of talented comedic actors, “How Do You Know” looks like it could be this holiday season’s romcom done right.

Movie: How Do You Know Directed by: James L. Brooks Release Date: Dec. 17 Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd

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t the risk of sounding completely cliché, camel is the new black. Camel is the color for fall. Black will always be wearable and chic, but for this season it’s definitely not the headlining color for daily wear. Most people will probably look at camel and think it won’t look good with their complexion, but it’s actually one of the most flattering. The rule is to always choose a tone that complements complexion (not too similar or nude looking). Grey, brown and white are also extremely wearable colors for the fall and are all necessary basics for anyone’s closet.

The print for fall is leopard. The sensual yet fearless pattern turns heads with even the slightest touch to an outfit. Go out, have fun and pick out some leopard-print accessories. The leopard bag and belt are accessories that fluctuate in and out of style every couple of years. There’s an empowerment to wearing leopard because it causes every wearer (whether they admit it or not) to feel extremely sexy.

The texture for fall is the heavy cable-knit. Perfect for cold days and reminiscent of the preppy Northeast, the knit has a masculine quality that turns delicate when worn by a woman the right way. Don’t forget to take into account the use of volume. If you’re going with something heavy on top, stick to a more fitted bottom, and maybe even a belt to cinch the waist.

Another very trendy texture this season is the use of shearling-lined coats, shoes, accessories and vests.

The use of shape in high-waisted, body-conscious and curve-enhancing clothes have become popular.

Maybe it’s the popularity of Mad Men, maybe it’s the beautiful collections of Louis Vuitton or maybe it’s simply about time these shapes and silhou-

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ettes came back in style. The wardrobe of fall can be shown in these basic pieces, which might be in your closet already.

1. The trouser. Extremely popular in the Chloe fall collection, the high waist with the slightly flowing leg elongates the frame and allows the wearer to appear taller and slimmer. Also popular in denim, the trouser look can be worn casually or professionally.

2. The coat. Coats finish off an outfit with effortless style, yet can also be a defining part of a wardrobe. Items such as the trench coat are always popular and it’s OK to splurge on something that will always be wearable and fashionable for years to come. For anyone feeling trendy this season, go for a camel or leopard print-coat. For the more daring coatwearer, opt for a bright color or eyecatching pattern.

3. The skirt. Marc Jacobs was making a statement by sending his models down the runway in skirts; not a pair of pants was in sight. Pencil is the tighter option, and the full skirt is the looser but perhaps more feminine choice.

4. The corset. Whether worn in the privacy of the bedroom or worn underneath a sweater or blazer for day use, the corset has made its comeback. The epitome of womanhood and the love of small waists, the corset can be a blend of sexuality and power. Though some may consider it a torture device, the corset has come a long way in comfort and style.

The structure makes the wearer stand a bit straighter and enhances even the slightest of curves.

5. The sweater. Opt for a comfy boyfriend-inspired sweater, a snug cardigan or cable-knit classic — the sweater is a fashionable option for

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Jean Paul Gaultier collection for Hérmes was full of neutral colors and wowed audiences in Paris on Oct. 6.

staying warm at any point in the year and can be worn with anything in almost any way. Another cute way to

use sweater material is the thicker, knit sock, which can be worn from the ankle to even mid-thigh.

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Attracted by Target’s accessibility, high-end designers such as Isaac Mizrahi have made collections for the chain.

The belief a person needs to be rich and wear designer clothes to be fashionable is a long-standing one and frankly, it is not always the case.

Inevitably, most people at San Diego State probably consider themselves poor college students, but relief should come from knowing a trip to a local Target can result in great finds for fashion.

Not only has Target stepped up in the last few years by offering current trends in its own in-house line of clothing, but it’s also paired up with top designers for its Go International line to offer more affordable options to some of those pricey ready-to-wear lines.

The first brand Target introduced as part of the Go International label was Luella Bartley, and since then the company has brought numerous high-end designer names such as Proenza Schouler, Jean Paul Gaultier and Behnaz Sarafpour into the store.

Many times when designer labels are sold to a lower-end mass retailer such as Target, it’s to save a dying brand. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case with the Go International line, so don’t be afraid to buy trendy favorites at a better price.

It’s similar to buying a knockoff, but better because the clothes are still designed by more expensive designers.

Likewise, Kohl’s has made it easier to get great pieces from design legend, Vera Wang. The items offered from the Simply Vera Vera Wang line are hard to distinguish from her higher -priced lines and don’t exceed much more than $80, which is far less expensive than her other items shoppers might find at Neiman Marcus.

Everyone is aware the economy is in a bad state right now, including retailers. So take advantage of the great deals offered on designer fashions and feel good about the savings.

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Marijuana initiative close and controversial As anticipation for Proposition 19 grows new arguments arise MICHAEL MISSELWITZ CONTRIBUTOR

local agencies, California’s cities have already begun to adapt to the legalization of medical marijuana, and many have chosen to view it as an opportunity to potentially regulate the marijuana trade. Many cities, including San Jose, Oakland, Berkley and Long Beach, are already crafting ballot measures to tax cannabis, medical and non-medical,

As election day nears, California’s proposed initiative to legalize and regulate marijuana and tax resulting revenues faces contentious debate.

Proposition 19 had support from 49 percent of likely voters as of late September, according to the Field Poll. Dissidents argue the proposition fails to address future social impacts. Advocates refute these challenges, but there is still confusion.

to create one.”

Also known as the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act, if passed, Proposition 19 would be a unique implementation of marijuana legalization in the United States. As there have been no prior examples of success in the U.S., critics contend the social costs would be difficult to predict.

T “ he community of opponents is as diverse as drug enforcement agents and medical marijuana patients. Oftentimes ... benefactors are some of the first to denounce the bill.

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One argument against the measure stems from its lack of state controls toward distribution and taxation, and local municipalities relegated to these tasks may have difficulty assuming such responsibility. A critic from The Sacramento Bee said, “Prop. 19 allows the 58 counties and hundreds of cities to come up with their own taxation and regulatory schemes … that would create a chaotic nightmare for law enforcement, local governments and businesses.”

While this change may be a challenge for

should Proposition 19 pass.

To address the lack of regulation, Section 5(a) of Proposition 19 allows amendments to the measure to “establish a statewide regulatory system for a commercial cannabis industry.”

Supporter Jon Walker, a writer for the Firedoglake weblog, said while Proposition 19 “technically does not create such a system (of statewide enforcement), it allows for and basically begs the state legislature

One a r g u ment in favor of criminalization is that legalized marijuana will make marijuana consumption more widespread and result in a “gateway” to other drugs. This argument is contradicted by a report conducted last year by the Congressional Research Service, which found that marijuana use has not changed in states that have legalized medical-marijuana.

This supports the argument that decriminalizing marijuana could remove the appeal of rebellion and the romantic aspect, leading people, especially young people, to not smoke as much.

Results from a 1999 study performed by the Institute of Medicine also suggest that marijuana may not be the “gateway drug” opponents claim it is. The study found “there is no conclusive evidence the drug effects of marijuana are causally linked to the subsequent abuse of other illicit drugs.”

Opponents of Proposition 19 further speculate that passing the measure could lead to an increase in traffic accidents. However, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act does not affect current laws against driving while intoxicated. In addition, data collected in eleven different studies from more than 50,000 accidents revealed that drivers with only marijuana in their systems are no more dangerous than drivers with low alcohol content in their blood.

Both support and opposition for Proposition 19 stem from varied subcultures. The community of opponents is as diverse as drug enforcement agents and medical marijuana patients. Oftentimes, medical marijuana growers and benefactors are some of the first to denounce the bill. Dennis Peron, who wrote Proposition 215 legalizing medical marijuana, does not support the initiative. Other denouncers include California Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Examples of supporters include drug policy reformers, philanthropists, former political advisers, policemen and medical marijuana dispensary owners.

To learn more, visit these websites: Proposition 19 text: ag.ca.gov/cms_attach ments/initiatives/pdfs/i821_initiative_09 -0024_amdt_1-s.pdf Supporter’s website: yeson19.com Opposition’s website: noonproposi tion19.com Registered voters can cast a ballot on Nov. 2 in the lower level of the Aztec Center.

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Former veterans honored with ceremony

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The SDSU Alumni Association’s War Memorial Committee, along with students, faculty and dignitaries, commemorated the 14th annual War Memorial wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial obelisk on campus last Friday. The event is held annually during homecoming festivities.

The SDSU ROTC Honor Guard, with the direction of Col. Martin Wojtysiak, provided military honors at the event. Among the presenters at the ceremony were graduate student and the president of the Student Veterans Organization, Ericka Korb; USMC Maj. Gen. Anthony Jackson; Undersecretary of the California Department of Veterans

Affairs Rocky Chavez and Lt. Col. Tom Richards of the War Memorial Committee.

“More than anything, this memorial brings honor to all the people who attended this university and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country; and to make sure we never forget it,” Jackson, also a guest speaker at the event said. Also in attendance were alumni who served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq Wars.

Preceding the event was a candlelight vigil sponsored by the Student Veteran Organization and organized by Mark Daemon and members of the SVO. The vigil, which began last Thursday afternoon, consisted of student veterans and cadets of the ROTC standing at the memorial throughout the night until the morning of the event.

“The vigil encompassed a more physical type of remembrance; the ceremony is very

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good and honorable but it’s kind of intangible so this a way that we can get many students, faculty and staff out here to really be a part of it and pay homage to the soldiers,” Marcus Ziemke, the vice president of the Student Veteran Organization said.

The War Memorial was dedicated in 1996 and was funded by the Alumni Association’s War Memorial Committee. The memorial is a 25-foot obelisk made of white granite and designed by former art professor, Jesus Dominguez. The obelisk has three sides and is broken and jagged at the top, symbolizing “untimely death.” SDSU is one of the few campuses in the country that has a memorial honoring those who attended a university and lost their lives in military conflict.

“One of the major concerns of the veterans who started this project was whether future students would continue to maintain

support for the memorial and it’s been an incredible honor to see this commemoration over the years,” SDSU President Stephen L. Weber, who is considered a champion of veteran affairs and veteran programming at SDSU said.

A military flyby was also scheduled for the event but was canceled because of weather constraints. Cadets from the Air Force ROTC were on hand to usher guests.

“It was very moving seeing the family and friends of SDSU students who gave their lives in the war,” Cadet Capt. Evelyn Oehmke said. “I am now more proud and excited to be going into the military to serve our country.”

The SDSU choir sang during the ceremony and music was performed by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band.

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Proposed SHS fee increase gets no student vote ANTHONY BRONSON S TA F F W R I T E R

For the first time in eight years, Student Health Services is seeking a fee increase, which would take effect for the upcoming spring semester,;however, students will not be given the chance to vote on the increase.

If the Campus Fee Advisory Committee approves the fee increase, the health services fee will jump from $85 to $150 per student per semester in the spring and fall semesters and from $50 to $110 per student in the summer.

According to a presentation given at four open forums to discuss the fee increase, revenue declines, expense increases and increased service demands pushed SHS to ask the CFAC for an increase in the health services fee.

SHS is expected to experience as much as a $2.5 million loss this year unless the fee adjustment is approved, according to the presentation.

“We’re not allowed to have a loss so when I say we’re going to have a loss, that’s what we’re projecting,” Thomas Wilson, SHS interim director said. “If the fee doesn’t go through, I will start, probably in December, laying off staff and I will start closing clinics because we have to have a balanced budget by the end of the year.”

The loss is blamed on the reduction in enrollment and increasing medical costs from the rising demand in more complex treatments.

“We were actually doing very well and when the enrollment started dropping, it significantly affected us.”

— Thomas Wilson, director of SDSU Student Health Services “The biggest thing that happened to us was the drop in enrollment,” Wilson said.

“We were actually doing very well and when

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If the fee increase is approved, it will increase from $85 per semester to $150. The fee has been proposed to bring SHS financial stability and to help it expand.

the enrollment started dropping, it significantly affected us.”

SHS said if the fee increase is passed, it will return financial stability, preserve and perhaps expand services, along with maintaining and increasing crisis care for distressed students.

“The general student population is presenting (us) with increasingly complex medical and mental health needs,” according to the presentation.

If the health services fee is not passed, SHS claims it will have to lay off employees, reduce hours, institute closures, assist students on a first come first serve basis, increase costs for many currently offered services and reduce the amount of services offered.

The decision of whether or not this new fee will take effect is not up to the students, but rather the decision lays in the hands of SDSU President Stephen L. Weber after receiving a recommendation from CFAC about whether the fee should pass or not.

Instead of proposing the health services fee increase as a referendum in which the

entire student body would have a chance to vote through WebPortal, CFAC, by executive order of the Chancellor’s Office and Weber, decided to fast-track the fee decision using alternative consultation.

In using this method, students are invited to participate in discussion about fee increases through open forums such as the four held for the SHS fee increase in the first two weeks of this month.

“With referendums, our participation rate tends to be pretty low,” David Ely, CFAC Committee Chair said. “We’ll get 12 to 14 percent of the student body participating, which means a large portion of the student body doesn’t participate in these discussions at all.”

Ely said the goal of alternative consultation was to determine what the average student thought about the fee increase because the only students who vote in referendums are likely the students who have strong opinions about the issue.

“We went with this approach because we wanted to have discussions among students to get the information out and to give people

the opportunity to ask questions and to make comments and have a detailed discussion among students about supporting or opposing this fee,” Ely said. “More than what would’ve happened if we would have done just a referendum where most students would’ve simply read some material on a website and then voted without having a conversation first.”

However, Ely said during the Oct. 6 open forum CFAC invited a large amount of students to participate in the open forums, but only a small group of students attended and gave feedback. Specifically at the Oct. 6 forum, only three students attended, two of which were from The Daily Aztec.

After asking five San Diego State students about their opinions regarding the health services fee increase, each reported having no idea increase was even on the table. CFAC will vote on its final SHS fee increase recommendation for Weber next Friday.

To read more information about the proposal to increase the health services fee, visit shsfee.sdsu.edu.

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Big brother Chuck is back

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s you read this column I’ll be heading home for my birthday. It’s tomorrow in case you’d like to send a care package to The Daily Aztec addressed to Toadstool Chronicles. A nice case of Corona will do. Or even a lovely pack of Busch Light.

I’m super excited to go back because my brother, Chuck, is finally home after a grueling fourmonth tour in Afghanistan. It’ll be great to catch up with him. I can’t wait to hear his stories.

We talked only once during his deployment, and I wrote down the conversation after it happened because I thought it was hilarious: Chuck: Hey bro.

Me: Hey Chuck.

Chuck: How’s it going?

Me: Pretty good. Man, I’m kind of drunk. What about you?

Chuck: Not too much.

Me: Have you been in the thick of it? In the thick of action?

Chuck: Kind of. I’ve been shot at. Don’t tell Mom. How’s your writing?

Me: Eh, not too good. I’ve been distracted by Facebook and stuff. God, tell me about the situation — the whole “being shot at.”

Chuck: Well, we were in a truck. It’s no big deal.

Me: Whoa. That’s nuts.

Chuck: How’s the girl situation?

Me: Haha. Well, I’ve got one girl on the hook. She’s about a 6.5 and she’s probably going to be fat when she’s 40. But I keep putting her up on some pedestal.

Chuck: Yeah. Never put the p--- up on a pedestal.

Me: I know. Man, I wish you didn’t catch me when I was drunk. Then we could talk more.

Tell me about Afghanistan.

Chuck: Yeah, it’s povertystricken. When we’re out on the streets, you never see a woman.

They’re all inside. But when they do come out all you see is

NOAH HENRY S TA F F C O L U M N I S T

toes and eyes.

Me: Damn …

The conversation went like that for a couple more minutes until I decided I couldn’t form words anymore.

He’s a great guy, my brother.

Valedictorian of his middle school, top of his class in high school, attended West Point and graduated on the dean’s list. I’m really proud of him.

I remember one time he cooked an entire Thanksgiving dinner for our entire family. There were nine of us. And he cooked a flawless meal. It was the best stuffing I ever had.

Chuck has also had a lot of girlfriends. And he knows how to treat them right, too. He always makes it a point to introduce them to my mother, who enjoys meeting new people and forming close relationships.

She thinks I’m gay.

He’s a handsome fellow too, that Chuck. My parents put all of his pictures on the refrigerator.

There’s nothing like making some early morning coffee and catching a great big eyeful of Chuck. It inspires them.

My pictures are on the back of the refrigerator.

I remember one time our dog, Skipper, got hit by a car. Chuck ran to him and started to give him CPR. He pumped his chest and breathed into his little brown nostrils. After 10 minutes of intense CPR, Skipper started to breathe. It was the most amazing thing I’d ever seen. Skipper went on to live a long and prosperous life — until two years later when I accidentally ran him over … again.

His ex-girlfriends’ parents also stay in touch with him. They constantly invite him to dinners, and they have great conversations about books, politics and

life in general. They think he’s a stand-up guy.

I’m not allowed to be within 300 feet of any of my ex-girlfriends’ houses.

Growing up, Chuck had an immense trophy collection. From Little League to National Junior Baseball, throughout the years he’s accumulated a wide array of awards for sports. He was always a great athlete.

I’m the first player out in dodgeball.

One time he told this joke at a party. He said, “Why don’t seagulls fly over the bay?” Everyone was intrigued. “Because then they’d be called bagels.”

Everyone started dying of laughter. I think one guy threw up because he was laughing so hard.

It was the funniest thing they’d ever heard. I swear, Chuck’s the life of the party.

I’m going to murder him.

You probably think I’m bitter and envious. But I’m not. You have to learn to take the bad with the good. You know, the whole my-parents-grossly-favoring-himinstead-of-me thing. But I’ve realized something. All the brooding faces I’ve received after getting a C on a report card, all the bars of soap I’ve had shoved into my mouth after screaming “penis” as a little boy, all the withering doubt implanted in my psyche has led to only one thing: I am the s—-. I’m so talented. It’s goddamned crazy. I can play guitar, drums, sing like a baby canary, juggle, whistle a perfect melody, wiggle my nostrils, drink more than anyone I know, run a 5:30 mile, do 70 push-ups and eat four burritos from Super Oscar’s in one day. I rule. KING KONG AIN’T GOT NOTHING ON ME!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/21/10) Wisdom arrives this year on the wings of intelligent flights of idealism. Use your values this year in charitable activities.You'd be surprised at the connections you can make that have positive career and social impacts. Apply conscious intention to all areas of your work.

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 an 8 - An older individual, possibly a grandparent, makes you aware of circumstances from the past that answer a lot of questions.This gives new perspective.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - Wherever you find yourself today, accept a service role. Others depend on your logical recommendations.You serve yourself this way, too.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 Unless plans arise to spend time with someone special, stick close to home and get to bed early. Still, a magical night is worth yawns the next day.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 This is no time to keep secrets. Share information as well as logic.Then others understand your motives and will support what you're up to.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 One-sided thinking creates extra stress for you and your favorite people. Review the facts to discover a previously unexplored option.Try it out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 Balance your checkbook before spending any money.This is no time to be frivolous.

Your energy's better spent considering your next step.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 Your favorite person wants to take an entirely new direction.You'd prefer sticking to the familiar path. Either way, a map is helpful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 9 - Now seems like a good time to take a trip. Pack up your bags and get out of town for awhile, you need it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - From your perspective, an older group member causes extra trouble. If you need results now, discuss it in person for best resolution.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Repairs create a drain on your bank account. Resist the desire to redesign things and just fix what's necessary.You'll be glad you did.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Spend part of the day on a creative writing project. Do some Internet research to gather information to flesh out a plot or character.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 An older person makes you aware of your own creative potential. Consider their suggestions in private. Adjust the idea to fit your personality. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

SUDOKU

BY THE MEPHAM GROUP

Level:

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Instructions: Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk.

—Noah Henry is an English senior.

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