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A.S. Concerts and Events Director Christian Walker revealed to the UCSD Guardian that the secret Sun God artist is electronic music duo Louis the Child. The artist will be performing second at Saturday’s festival, following Paradise and leading into Great Good Fine Ok, Nico and Vinz and headliner Miguel. Walker told the Guardian that ASCE has been looking forward to revealing the secret artist ever since the initial lineup announcement, partly because of how unique the duo’s musical style would be from the rest of this year’s Sun God lineup. “[A] big question we’ve gotten pretty constantly since releasing this year’s lineup is ‘where is the EDM?’ and it was so hard to keep this a secret,” Walker said. “But once their performances at Coachella [were] completed [we were] free to tell the students about this stellar act that’s heading their way. We feel like their music really fits perfectly at this year’s event, and can’t wait!” Louis the Child is a Chicago-based DJ duo comprised of producers Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren whose music takes inspiration from trap, electronic dance music and hip-hop.
According to EDM.com, SnapChat ranked LTC among its top three EDM artists to watch in 2016. Moreover, in January, the act topped MixMag’s list of “Artists Taking American Dance Music to the Next Level.” The duo’s single “It’s Strange” (featuring K. Flay) gained notoriety after being featured on Taylor Swift’s playlist “New Songs That Will Make Your Life More Awesome” that she released in October and on the FIFA 16 video game soundtrack. The reason why ASCE had to keep the artist a secret, according to Walker, was because the duo’s contract with Coachella prohibited them from announcing any upcoming performances in the region until the conclusion of the dualweekend festival. “It was due to the fact that they had already been booked by Coachella, and announcing another show in Southern California around the same date would have violated their contract for that festival,” Walker said. “So we booked them with the understanding that we’d need to keep it a secret until after Coachella ended.” Walker and his team hope that Louis the Child’s music will match up with both the
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The city of San Diego has given $1.8 million to UCSD scientists in order to develop a sobriety test to determine if drivers are impaired by marijuana. The California State Legislature commissioned the project, which is funded in part by Assembly Bill 266 and the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act. Thomas Marcotte, one of the scientists leading the study and a psychiatry professor at UCSD, outlined the research design, which will involve investigating participants under the influence of controlled doses of Tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychoactive effects. “We’ll bring in 50 to 60 participants and have them smoke a marijuana cigarette at different levels of THC — roughly 0, 7 and 12 percent,” Marcotte told the UCSD Guardian. “We’ll follow them over the course of the day on driving simulations, some iPad-based cognitive measures as well as collecting fluids, including blood, saliva and breath, to see if we can correlate those levels, objective cognitive performance, and relate those to how they do on those driving simulations.” California Director of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws Dale Gieringer stated that studies have found no clear correlation between chemical concentrations of THC in a person’s body and their driving capabilities. “Most recently the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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University Releases Updates to Sun God Safety Policies
Walker: Louis the Child Fits Daytime Atmosphere of This Year’s Festival ▶ LOUIS, from page 2
daytime college atmosphere. “I think they’re a name that is really beginning to resonate in college audiences right now,” Walker said. “They also musically fit really well with the daytime vibe and feel that we were aiming for at this year’s festival.” The 2016 Sun God Festival
will take place on Saturday, April 30 between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. All UCSD undergraduates qualify for free admission if they registered online for the event before Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. However, according to the event’s Facebook page, registration is limited to the capacity of RIMAC Field and will thus occur on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Students’
UCSD identification cards will serve as their tickets into the festival, but re-entry will be prohibited. UCSD graduate students are also eligible to purchase Sun God tickets in person at the UCSD Box Office for $46 (plus box office fees). jacky to
UCSD Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez disclosed this year’s updates to the Sun God safety policies on April 25. In the email sent to all UCSD students, Gonzalez stated that any student engaging in behavior that results in specific punitive measures from UCSD Police between April 28 at 8 p.m. and May 1 at 8 a.m. will be barred from attending either this year’s or next year’s festival. Students can be restricted from the festival if they are arrested or are cited for being under the influence, driving under the influence or distributing controlled substances. Another violation of the policy can include a student receiving a citation or possessing controlled substances other than marijuana. Furthermore, any students caught engaging in behavior that calls for their arrest but who are instead admitted to a hospital also qualify for exclusion from the event. Moreover, Gonzalez stated that the festival’s Weekend Residential Guest Policy will remain in place, which means only residents of each of the campus’ seven residential areas — the six colleges and the Village — can be present in the area’s living spaces between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. This policy does not apply to public spaces, study rooms, dining areas or outdoor spaces in those residential areas. According to the email, the policy is aimed at “mitigating the prospect of multiple large gatherings and disruptions,” which the university hopes will help resident assistants “efficiently handle any situations” that occur in the living areas over the weekend.
Evidence Could Challenge Marijuana’s Classification as Schedule I Drug Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs to Resign ▶ STONED, from page 2
issued a report saying that there was no clear relationship, that it was dangerous to try to predict impairment based on blood levels of THC,” Gieringer told the Guardian. “That’s why we’ve been long calling for better impairment testing based on the way they do roadside sobriety tests like looking at people’s reactions and coordinations.” Marcotte explained that determining levels of impairment from marijuana is difficult because breath or fluid levels do not always indicate how intoxicated an individual may be. “THC is not like alcohol where the more you take the more likely you’re going to get into an accident,” Marcotte
said. “THC has a different process in the body so that the amount of THC in your system doesn’t always correlate with how impaired you are.” Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I drug by the Drug Enforcement Agency, which means that there are no medical benefits, but Wilsey indicates that this classification could change. “It seems that times are changing and there will be more studies allowed,” Wilsey said. “We hear presidential candidates espousing that perhaps [marijuana] should no longer be a Schedule I drug … We think there is coherent evidence that it is beneficial, particularly to people who have neuropathic pain — injuries to
the nervous system.” Gieringer reiterated that even though people may still be able to drive under the influence of marijuana, it may be, in part, due to motorists being aware of its effects. “There are a lot of people who claim that [they drive better stoned], but I can’t say that has been proven, since you can definitely get impaired by marijuana,” Gieringer said. “I think the saving grace is that when people do get very impaired by marijuana they tend to be more conscious of that fact and more reluctant to drive or tend to drive more slowly.”
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UCSD Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Suresh Subramani announced plans to step down from his position after more than five years of service. The announcement was made via an April 20 email from UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla addressed to faculty, staff and students. Subramani was appointed as UCSD’s first executive vice chancellor in 2011. During his term, Subramani recruited more than 240 new faculty members and raised over a billion dollars in research funding each year. In addition HE established the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and helped create the Black Resource Center and Raza Resource Centro. Subramani has been a part of the UCSD faculty for 35 years and currently serves as a distinguished professor in the division of biological sciences. According to the email, Subramani will continue to teach and conduct research at UCSD after his resignation. Khosla spoke on Subramani’s decision to leave the position, and commended him for his service to the university. “I am deeply grateful for EVC Subramani’s partnership in our efforts to keep [UCSD] at the forefront of education and research,” Khosla said. “We are fortunate that he will continue to be deeply engaged with [UCSD] upon his return to teaching and research as a distinguished professor of molecular biology, following a well-deserved period of sabbatical.”
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From literacy tests to voter identification laws, voter disenfranchising is no new form of legal discrimination. But with Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe’s recent executive action restore voting rights to felons. the movement for equal voting rights sees a significant step in the right direction.
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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s recent executive action to restore voting rights to felons who have completed their parole or probation is a reassuring step in an unfortunately long history of U.S. voter disenfranchisement. As one might expect, voter suppression laws are designed to reduce the number of votes a particular group casts, usually African Americans. In the past, this has been achieved through overtly racist laws and scare-tactics against communities of color. These legacy laws continue to exist in many states and, in recent years, have come under scrutiny as the true racist intentions of these laws comes to light. Blocking felons from voting is one such example, and Gov. McAuliffe’s executive action is a positive step toward ending discriminatory and outdated laws. Prohibiting felons from voting has its origins in the American South during the 1860s and 1870s when former slaves first attained the right to vote. Immediately following the passage of the 15th Amendment — which prohibits voting discrimination on the basis of race — anti-voting laws exploded in the Southern states, largely as a way to curb the AfricanAmerican vote. These laws included mandatory literacy tests, gerrymandered districts and criminal disenfranchisement laws, all of which substantially discouraged black voters. During this time, Southern politicians openly sought to justify white supremacy through whatever means possible, usually through a combination of violent fear tactics and legal reasoning for segregation. These politicians passed laws prohibiting people alleged of “moral failings or mental deficiencies” from voting and exercising their constitutional rights. In order to persuade the poor white populace to support these laws, politicians only applied these laws to
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African Americans, not the white voters. Although politicians are no longer technically favoring white supremacy, many support ideas that originated from these racist beliefs. Laws designed to prohibit felons from voting, for example, disproportionately affect African-American men, who comprise 37 percent of all U.S. prisoners, according to Department of Justice statistics. Conversely, African-American men make up less than 6 percent of the national population, a very alarming disparity. Furthermore, laws continue to be unfairly applied to African Americans, who are three times more likely to be searched during a traffic stop compared to white citizens. As unfair racial biases are still very much present in our justice system, African Americans are more likely to be arrested for a DUI, even though white communities have higher levels of alcohol abuse and admit to driving drunk more frequently, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These inconsistencies lead to higher rates of arrests and convictions of African Americans, subsequently reducing the number of eligible black voters. In addition, business sectors that rely on prisons for income are heavily supportive of a system that seeks to keep a portion of its population incarcerated, solely on the basis of race. The prison-industrial complex, aptly named for the large number of industries that support our prison system, encourages hefty and expensive prison sentences for the sake of ensuring profits. For example, the Corrections Corporation of America — a privateprison lobbying organization — has donated more than $10 million toward candidates in favor of harsh drug sentencing laws according to the Washington Post. As a result,
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To Effectively Invoke Social Change, Artists Must do More with their Platform than Boycott Musicians have long used the boycotting of concerts in certain states to protest discriminatory laws enforced within. Since North Carolina’s recent enactment of House Bill 2 — a law overturning LGBTdiscrimination bans and barring transgender people from using the bathroom of their preferred gender identity — Bruce Springsteen and a host of artists have announced their decisions to cancel shows in the state, reasoning that boycotting is the best action they can take to pressure legislature. But in order to effectively address the widespread discrimination faced by the LGBT in North Carolina and beyond, it is imperative that musicians use their platforms to increase visibility rather than attempt the less effectual musician’s boycott. The decision of Springsteen and friends, including Boston, Ringo Starr and Bryan Williams, among others, is no new form of protesting discriminatory laws. When the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed in March of 2015 and allowed businesses to refuse service to gay customers, Wilco announced the band’s refusal to perform in Indianapolis. And when, according to CNN, George Zimmerman was acquitted of murder charges in the death of the unarmed Travyon Martin, Stevie Wonder vowed to perform in no state with stand-your-ground laws in place. The effect of such boycotts, though, is nothing ultimate. As reported by The Atlantic, there have been no repeals to stand-your-ground laws. In the case of Indiana’s law, the LGBT
community was eventually added as a protected class under the law. But this addendum only happened after Marc Benioff, the CEO of software service company Salesforce, penned multiple open letters to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence in protest, promised relocation packages for the company’s employees and threatened to scale back Salesforce investments in the state. According to Huffington Post Business, Benioff recruited over 70 tech executives to fight the bill as well. What’s clear is that concert cancellations have not — and still do not — guarantee or necessarily precipitate legal change. And with the potential benefits of performing in a state like North Carolina — the opportunity for mobilization and the publicity for in-concert protesting — the decision to merely cancel and declare solidarity is a risky decision that may not result in the desired legal repeal, assuming that an all-artist boycott will not succeed in quelling political opposition. As pointed out by Josh Tildman — also known as Father John Misty, who will go forward with North Carolina performances — cancelling on North Carolina has the undertone of falsely consolidating a plethora of issues into a singular winnable campaign. “I also play states that have oppressive drug laws designed to imprison the disenfranchised,” described Tildman, emphasizing the notion that injustices faced by the LGBT community and beyond cannot simply be solved by pretty boycotts. Laura Jane Grace — the
transgender founder and leader of famed punk-rock band Against Me! — will be performing in North Carolina for this reason, describing her decision to BuzzFeed News as “a form of protest, to say that despite whatever stupid laws they enact, trans people are not going to be scared.” Singer, songwriter, and activist Cyndi Lauper, who created True Colors Fund to address homelessness among LGBT youth, described her plan to turn her Raleigh show into an “entire day to build public support to repeal HB2,” as stated on her Facebook post. What Tilllman, Grace and Lauper promote by going into a social climate like that for LGBT people in North Carolina is the idea that transphobia is not limited to HB2 and that the solution to such anti-LGBT+ legislation is not something that can be itemized in the way that musicians like Springsteen seem to treat it. A repeal of HB2 would certainly go down as a win, but only one in a war seeing a far greater amount of battles that must be fought with the utilization of public platform. The fact that Nisha Ayub, a transgender woman, was sexually abused in a male prison last month — to which she was sent instead of a women’s institution — is not an isolated event. There is no legal requirement for the gender identity of trans people to be honored in prison sentencing, and this is hardly the tip of the iceberg in the brutal fight for rights faced by the trans community. This fight both cannot and will not be solved by the boycotting efforts of few. Ideally, there would not be too
many discriminatory laws based on race, gender and sexual orientation to address. Ideally, celebrities would speak up on the lasting issues and injustices pertaining to the state of trans rights at times other than HB2. Ideally, the people speaking out about such issues wouldn’t only be celebrities like Janet Mock and Laverne Cox, who are trans women of color and activists themselves. But as it stands, the most significant action an artist can take in efforts to encourage social change is to use their platform and their presence for the sake of activism, awareness and visibility. Of course, musicians who cancel shows in solidarity are not explicitly harming trans people in and outside of North Carolina. They are, however, ceasing to use their power for significant change. Supplying funding and support to everyone affected by HB2 in North Carolina — which several artists have used as an alternative to carrying out performances in the state — is a step that should be taken in conjunction with, rather than in place of, doing scheduled shows in the state. Ultimately, whether to cancel or perform in North Carolina is less vital of a decision than is the fact that celebrities have a Facebook on more days than the one on which they announce single boycotts in response to individual bills. And in order for musicians to be the activists they hope to be via such attempts, a genuine and constant effort to address inequalities must be a pattern, a practice and an insistence rather than just a decision.
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these donations severely reduce the number of eligible AfricanAmerican voters, benefit businesses that exploit the labor of prisoners, and encourage the belief that people deserve lasting and permanent punishment for their crimes. Despite arguments that felons make up too small of an electorate to determine an election, some evidence suggests that felons could have changed the outcome of the 2000 presidential election. In that year, Florida had roughly 827,000 disenfranchised felons who were unable to vote in the election, and the destined candidate of Florida’s votes — George W. Bush — was
decided by fewer than 1,000 votes, according to Federal Election Commission statistics. Like the vast majority of states, these felons were predominantly African Americans, who have been shown to vote overwhelming Democratic. Had they been able to vote, it is quite probable that Al Gore would have won Florida, and therefore the 2000 presidential election. This is an unfortunate instance of how raciallybiased laws can severely undermine our democracy and change the course of history as we know it. Ensuring that felons retain the right to vote is an essential step toward removing racial prejudice within the United States. A voting system is blatantly undemocratic
when one in eight African Americans was barred from voting in 2014 due to a criminal past, according to ABC News. According to KQED, 10 additional states currently permanently strip felons of their voting rights, and the number of disenfranchised felons has grown to over 1.5 million in Florida alone. Denying such a large percentage of an electorate the right to vote ultimately reduces voter participation in our democracy and builds resentment and distrust of our political system. More states should follow Gov. McAuliffe’s example and begin to restore voting rights to those who have served their time, so that they can embrace their rights as citizens of this country.
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UCSD Joins Largest Autism Study in United States History Vincent Pham Editor-in-Chief
The university will aid in the collection of over 50,000 DNA samples in order to study the genetic origins of autism By becca chong
Researchers from UCSD’s Autism Center of Excellence announced that they have joined the largest study of autism in the history of the United States last Thursday. The study is called SPARK — or the Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge — and aims to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autismspectrum disorders. The study, through the collaboration of 21 research institutions across the country, aims to provide the research community with the genetic information of a large sample of individuals with autism. The researchers hope the DNA analyses will further their understanding of how genetic and environmental factors interact to cause the disorder, in order to develop more effective treatments and support. UCSD associate professor of neurosciences Karen Pierce, co-director of ACE and SPARK researcher — emphasized the widespread network the center has
within the autism community in San Diego as one of the reasons they were selected for the grant. “We are one of the largest autism centers in the country, in terms of the scope and depth of research that we do [and] in terms of the sample sizes that we are able to recruit,” Pierce told the UCSD Guardian. “Through our relationship [with the community] and through those connections we’ve screened over 6,000 babies here in San Diego for possible autism.” ACE is currently recruiting 3,000 participants diagnosed with autism and two of their family members to make a “trio” for a total of 9,000 individuals from San Diego and Phoenix, Arizona over a period of two years. Each participant will fill out an online form to receive a saliva-testing kit for DNA collection that will be sent back to the center to be be analyzed regarding the heritability of autism. Those who qualify for SPARK will receive a $50 gift card and access to online resources and research news. According to Pierce, the typical autism study has a sample size of 40 to 50 individuals due to the
difficulties of obtaining large sets of data from the population. The study’s undertaking of a sample size of 50,000 individuals across the country will require heavy recruitment and the use of networks throughout the community. UCSD professor of cognitive science Jaime Pineda, who has an interest in autism research as it relates to social cognition, feels that the initiative is important but could be broader in its scope. “The SPARK initiative will utilize state-of-the-art methodologies such as fMRI, eye tracking and genetic mapping in up to 50,000 or so babies to characterize those at risk for autism, as well as those who are developing normally,” Pineda told the Guardian. “[The study] will have a huge impact on anyone doing autism research since it will, undoubtedly, bring us closer to understanding the causes of the disorder. [But] as welcome as the initiative is, its focus [on the causes] is really one-sided and it would have been better, from my perspective, to focus both on the causes and the cures.” The premise of the study is
open-ended and may lead to a variety of follow-up studies that address more care-based aspects of treating autism. Pamela Feliciano, the scientific director of SPARK, emphasized how the relationships formed through this study will be one of the most worthwhile outcomes. “A big goal of SPARK is to form meaningful partnerships between people with autism, their families and scientists,” Feliciano told the Guardian. “SPARK is going to collect an incredible amount of data — not to mention create a ready group of receptive research participants — that autism scientists so desperately need to speed up the pace of research. And I think people who join SPARK will probably learn a lot about themselves, their child with autism and about autism in general, and that’s going to be meaningful.” For more information or to enroll in the study, please contact the SPARK clinical coordinator Erin Bower at (858) 534-6906 or email her at e1bower@ucsd.edu.
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It’s that time of year again, folks, where UCSD dons its high-waisted shorts, American flag socks and all things Urban Outfitters to attend the annual event that might be the root of all school pride. Interested in how this tradition has changed over time? What your zodiac sign has for this soiree? How to become more than a quasi-conscious attendee? Then read on to maximize your participation in this year’s Sun God Festival.
After 1984, UCSD would never truly be quite the same. Though party and festival culture never quite dominated the university scene, the creation of the Sun God Festival has been an outlet for UCSD students to congregate on one day and compensate for staying home during the rest of the year. Read on to find out more about how this yearly establishment has since changed, encompassing everything from the good, to the bad and to the booze.
Melinda Deustch, alumna from class of 1983
Written by Adam Fisher // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer AF: What was your reaction to the Sun God statue when it was first introduced? MD: “When the Sun God was put there, it was really controversial. My recollection is that it was one of the first pieces of modern art on campus. A lot of people thought that it made the campus look undignified. It’s pretty playful. I liked it. It’s a lot more dignified than upsidedown tennis fences.” AF: What do you think of the music festival? MD: “Well, I think it’s great that young people are having a good time. What the hell.” AF: What do you think about the use of drugs and alcohol during the festival? MD: “I think young people should find a good way to have fun without dying. Honestly, I don’t know why the campus is spending so much money on the festival. Couldn’t they have spent it on something else? If the students are taking enough drugs and alcohol, they probably could have a pretty good time by themselves, and they probably don’t need to spend a lot of money on the festival. And then the money could be spent on academic pursuits. Since the students are feeling very importuned because they can’t be drunk and high during a few hours of their week, why is the university even doing this? Aren’t they spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on this?” AF: How do you feel about the increased regulation of Sun God? MD: “I’d be pretty pissed if I sunk 60–90K on my child’s education and then they died. That’s not a very good return on my investment. What’s the campus supposed to do?”
Tracy Newallis, alumna from class of 1988
Written by Shelby Newallis // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer SN: What years did you attend SGF? T: For sure in 1985. Other years I don’t remember it being a thing. Especially because it was so small and wasn’t highly publicized. The only reason I knew about it was because I was in Ski Club, and we brought in In N’ Out food trucks to fundraise for our org. SN: What does Sun God mean to you? T: Well, the statue was still new when I was there. People would be like, “Oh have you seen that new statue by the faculty lot?” It definitely didn’t have as much meaning as it has today. SN: So, now the festival is kind of a big deal. Thoughts, comments? T: Yeah, it’s crazy how commercial the festival has become. The festival used to feel very homegrown. Now, it kind of feels like the exclusivity and hype surrounding the festival kills the laid-back vibe of a music festival. I think all the restrictions that are in place now only make students act out more — if you treat students like less than adults, that’s how they’re going to act. UCSD used to be more liberal and trusting and it seems like that’s not really the way things are nowadays. SN: Definitely not. Since it seems like Sun God wasn’t that big of a deal in the ‘80s, were there any other cool outdoor concerts or festivals that you remember? T: There were always concerts in front of the Muir gym, on those steps by the Hump. I remember those were really fun and always free entry, free beer. One time the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed and that was pretty cool, but no one really knew who they were. I guess they were up and coming back then.
Jennifer Mancano, alumna from class of 1990 Written by Olga Golubkova // Lifestyle Co-Editor
OG: What is your attitude towards Sun God? JM: I have always been a big fan! You guys work so hard all year, it’s nice to have the event where you can kick back and go a little crazy. I was in Warren, so I lived in the apartments that were pretty isolated. Sun God brought people from all colleges together and that was a nice part of it back in those days. By the way, it used to be held by Price Center. I mean, the stage was actually there, but at every college there were a lot of different activities. OG: Would you call it a significant part of your college experience? JM: I guess yes, because it can be one of those times you specifically remember, especially first-year Sun God. But of course it is just a small part of the whole college experience. OG: What do you think about the use of drugs and alcohol during the festival? Was it a problem when you were attending UCSD? JM: I am sure there were people who were way too drunk. There would be people at [Porter’s Pub] and at the Sun God Lawn, so the whole area would be a hang out spot, but I don’t remember there being any huge number of problems that we’re hearing about more recently. OG: Do you remember any special on-campus regulations on the day of Sun God? How regulated was the event overall? JM: Living on campus, I remember trying to get stuff in the apartments without seeing an RSO. At the actual event I don’t remember any police, really. As a staff member in later years though I remember going to a meeting where they had the police talking to us. They were telling us to inform students, especially women, that if they are being taken to detox they should never fight back, because if they fought going to detox they would get arrested. The detox is downtown and men’s jail was right by detox, so for guys it would not be that big of a difference. But women’s jail was in Santee at the time. And that’s a long trip! Yeah, that was an interesting message.
Kate Pommert, alumna from class of 2014 Written by Brittney Lu // Lifestyle Co-Editor
Illustration by Christina Carlson
BL: How has Sun God changed since you have attended UCSD? KP: It was always on the Saturday after seventh week from like 3 p.m. to midnight; now it's during midterms and ends at 6 p.m. — that sucks. Also it has a smaller budget which means fewer and poorer musical acts. There also used to be two stages — the main stage and a dance tent — which was awesome because there was room for a more diverse musical lineup to appeal to a broader range of tastes. BL: Has the music festival culture at UCSD changed since your Sun God experience? KP: I think since I started UCSD the music festival culture has become increasingly mainstream. It used to be more of a subculture, which was what made it cool that UCSD has its own. Now clothing stores have their own lines of "festival couture." I think in the last five years music festivals have become an epitome of millennial culture. Flower headbands and rave kandi for everyone! BL: Do you feel content, discontent or even apathetic about the direction Sun God is taking? KP: I have mixed feelings about it. It was tragic to hear about the student that died two years ago. But I think as a school we have few opportunities for unifying experiences that give us a chance to blow off steam. Nobody goes to sports games because we're not a big-name athletic school, but Sun God used to be big time. Kids would look forward to it all year. Now it ends at 6 p.m.? Jack Johnson concerts don't even end at 6 p.m. A lot of kids won't be able to go because it's during midterms. Personally, I think if kids want to drink in excess and do drugs, they'll find a way to do it, whether it's at Sun God or, off-campus parties and music festivals that happen every weekend. It would be cool to see UCSD take a more tolerant stance of saying we want our student body to have fun and be safe, let’s increase our first aid and educational effort — maybe even create a task force that patrols campus during Sun God, not to police, but to be a helping hand for students that are struggling. BL: Did you ever not go to Sun God? If not, was there something that UCSD could have done to bring more incentive to go? KP: The only year I didn't go was 2014. I wasn't interested in the lineup that year; there was actually an off-campus show that I wanted to see more. So I guess I would say a different lineup would have incentivized me to go, but I know that ASCE polls the student body to find out what they want to hear before they book the lineup, so I can't blame them because I have divergent taste.
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Meet THE Lineup (4:30 – 5:45)
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iguel is the embodiment of the underlying sensuality that informs R&B’s spirit with his six-pack abs, three albums and a voice capable of jaw-dropping falsettos. However, his influences spread much further from the genre than many may expect. He cites Kanye West, The Police and Prince as major influences on himself but goes a step farther in proving his appreciation of different genres by collaborating with the unexpected. The great “Waves” remix featuring country star Kacey Musgraves highlights Miguel’s ability to smoothly transition and fuse different genres — serving as more of a true collaboration than a simple remix. Practicing what he preaches, Miguel proves to be no dilettante. However, his path to success was fraught with legal issues and label dissolutions. After being signed to the now-defunct Jive Records in 2007, Miguel seemed to have a straight path laid in front of him: release some singles, release the album and tour. Instead, a vengeful former label came after him and led to a two-year delay of his debut album “All I Want Is You.” In those few years, Miguel made the best out of a bad situation by keeping himself busy — contributing vocals to Blu’s West Coast classic “Below the Heavens” and writing songs for multiple Usher albums. It wouldn’t be until the release of his second album that critics at large would recognize just what he was capable of. Sophomore album “Kaleidoscope Dream”’s precise mix of sharp vocals, pop sheen and dense production made it a compelling pick for best R&B album of the year. “Kaleidoscope Dream” was instrumental in redefining what R&B was expected to be like and sound like, helping the genre move away from the banality of Trey Songz. Fellow contemporaries like Frank Ocean and The Weeknd were also indispensable in R&B’s renaissance with their own debuts, forming a triumvirate of R&B wunderkind. Miguel’s latest, “Wildheart,” reifies his status as a sex symbol and reaffirms his position at the forefront of the genre. It seems like Miguel has yet to peak, always striving to deliver the best music he can. Often losing his shirt somewhere on stage, his live performances are a testament to that same indomitable spirit he presents in the studio. We’ll be able to expect great variety and carnality from a passionate Miguel at Sun God, sure to pull from the farthest corners of his rich discography — whether it be more rock-influenced tracks like “Waves” or the hip-hop heavy “NWA.” — Sam Velazquez
A&E Associate Editor
ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX LIANG
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ot many know the names Nico and Vinz. Everyone, however, knows the song “Am I Wrong,” the 2013 international hit that dominated radio stations across the globe for months despite no one knowing or really caring who was behind it. The track reached the top five of charts in numerous countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Norway — Nico and Vinz’s home country — and its music video has over 300 million views on YouTube. It will undoubtedly be the most recognizable song played at this year’s Sun God Festival. The duo’s endeavors following the single’s run, however, have yet to match or even come close to its success. But this isn’t a knock on Nico and Vinz or their talents; they set the bar extremely high for themselves. One of the duo’s latest singles, “That’s How You Know” (featuring Kid Ink and Bebe Rexha), still managed to peak at No. 2 in both Australia and Norway. Though its position at No. 120 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 looks undesirable, for a foreign — not to mention, Norwegian — afrobeat group, this ranking proves that they’re still relevant to the American market. The single, though not as auditorily inspiring as “Am I Wrong,” is a fun track that will absolutely play well at a daytime festival like this year’s Sun God Festival, especially considering Nico and Vinz are merely a lead-in act and not the headliner. As for the rest of their discography, even in their more somber songs like “Hold It Together” and “When the Day Comes,” positive vibes and upbeat tempos shine through, making their music enjoyable for any listener in any mood. Thus far, UCSD students have criticized this year’s lineup for its lack of prestige and notoriety. This, however, could end up to the artists’ advantage. Nico and Vinz, in particular, possess a charm in both their music and their presence that will surprise the Sun God Festival crowd and leave them going into Miguel’s set with a definitive grin on their face. — Jacky To
Senior staff writer
ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX LIANG
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ILLUSTRATION BY KARLY NISSON
ILLUSTRATION BY IRENE LUU
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his year’s Sun God lineup may be light on alt-pop, but that doesn’t mean fans won’t be able to find their indie fix at Saturday’s festival. Brooklyn synthpop duo Great Good Fine Ok crafts energetic indie-pop songs and plans on bringing their lively, flashy show to Southern California for the first time in over a year. Comprised of singer-songwriter Jon Sandler and multi-instrumentalist/producer Luke Moellman, the duo has kept itself relevant since its 2013 inception with a steady stream of EPs and singles. “We’ve released two EPs,” Sandler told the UCSD Guardian. “‘Body Diamond EP’ was our first one, and then we released an EP called ‘2M2H’ with another four songs. After that we released a single called ‘Take It or Leave It,’ and after that we released a single called ‘Already Love.’ We’re preparing to release more music very soon.” In just the few years that Great Good Fine Ok has been a band, the duo’s sound has evolved — not surprisingly, considering they composed their first song, “You’re The One For Me,” in just one night. “We’re always just trying to make the music that we’re inspired to make and that we’re passionate about making, so it hasn’t changed that much from the beginning,” Sandler said. “I’d say from the first EP to the second EP it’s gotten a little bit more funky, a little bit more organic. We’re using more real instruments, not quite as dreamy and synthy — maybe a little bit more raw.” The band emphasizes, however, that the music they’re working on now will draw inspiration from the late, eccentric legend Prince. “Prince was such a huge inspiration,” Sandler said. “Especially for the past few days we’ve been listening to a lot of him, so I think he’ll continue to inspire us in our process. Other than him, we’re just huge fans of different bands. We’re inspired by lots of different music, and we can’t help what we hear and what we like; I think it’s inevitable that it will seep in at some point.” Great Good Fine Ok promises to treat prospective festival-goers to a performance that will reflect these influences and deliver a charm unique to their upbeat brand of delectable indie-pop. “We take a lot of pride in our live show,” Sandler said. “We take it really seriously and we love to just have a good time … there’s a lot of dancing, lights and light up things and a lot of energy. Both of us love performing so much and we feed so much off the energy of a crowd. A lot of people who see us live make the comment that, ‘You don’t know us until you see us live.’”
— Karly Nisson
A&E Editor
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ailing from Chicago, Louis the Child are DJ performers Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren. The young duo started tinkering with electronic music at the age of 15. Success with their 2015 single “It’s Strange,” along with multiple opening performances for Madeon, The Chainsmokers and Kaskade, have since launched them into the spotlight. This year alone, they have played at large festivals such as Buku in New Orleans and, most recently, Coachella 2016 and are stacked to play at Governor’s Ball, Firefly and Red Rocks among many other venues later this year. More shocking than their quick rise to fame are their ages. Hauldren, 19, is a freshman in college and Kennett, 18, hasn’t even graduated from high school yet; they have to organize their shows around homework and classes, only performing on the weekends. The pair is often compared to Flume, but more generally they associate their thumping beats, chillaxed vocals and smooth notes with house and future base. At Coachella, the crowd went wild as they dropped familiar songs with Louis the Child twists along with their own famous singles and new extended play. Their name appeared in huge white letters scrawled across a cubed screen at their daytime performance in the Sahara tent as grinning audience members whooped and danced together while the DJ duo bobbed on stage. Multiple times Kennett and Hauldren would jump up onto the mixing tables to pump up the audience. While their music is catchy and easy to dance to, it isn’t intense. Louis the Child starts their sets with popular tunes that get your blood pumping, eventually slipping into their more experimental, newer music as the crowd warms up. Sun God Festival goers are in for a treat, and even non-EDM fans will find their upbeat, bouncy music accessible as they throw out remixes of well known sing-along songs. — Tia Ikemoto
Contributing Writer
ILLUSTRATION BY ALEX LEE
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aradise Khatibi looks to ignite whatever crowd assembles at 12:40 p.m. on Sun God Saturday. In contrast to the vast majority of UCSD students on the fast track to careers in their degrees, this performance is exactly what Paradise is searching for: For her, college is a support beam for her musical aspirations. “This is the best thing that could have happened,” she told the UCSD Guardian. “For me music has never been the background. I’ve always pushed everything else behind. Initially I thought college wasn’t for me, but I decided to come to school so I could support myself, to actually pursue my dream of singing so I can actually go after what I want.” The Iranian junior points to an eclectic set of influences from her family as inspiration for her specific sound. “I listened to a mix of music growing up,” Paradise told the Guardian. “My brother was into R&B and Eminem, my sister was more into Black Eyed Peas, I listened to Shakira, and it’s become a mix of those things. My dad likes John Denver and my mom listened to Dean Martin. But we also listened to Persian music around the house.” The intriguing combination of oldies soft rock with hip-hop/rap has resulted in a new style, distinct from the musical tastes of her family members. “I would describe myself as folk-pop-rock,” she explained to the Guardian. “A mix of Maroon 5, Katy Perry and Jason Mraz. A lot of my songs are super personal. Anything that I can relate to or that I find interesting inspires me. There’s no set way I go about writing, it’s just tons of revision. It just happens how it happens. For example, the song “Dreamland” I wrote while I was doing community service at a rehab clinic. It’s inspired by the people at the rehab and what it was they were trying to fight.” “Ruthless,” on the other hand, proves to be a “super detailed” track “about my ex-boyfriend,” she said. “That one I’m nervous to play in front of my parents.” Fully prepared for the big stage, Paradise brazenly convinces people to cut short their pre-festival rituals and go early on Saturday. “Expect fire,” she declared to the Guardian. “It’s going to be a full-on show. What you’re going to see is the most insane version of me. It’s going to get the crowd going!” — Peter Mcinnis
Senior staff Writer
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FIND THEM ALL
SCAVENGER HUNT
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Floral Crowns
Help a CSO with Crowd Control
Bucket Hats
Take a Selfie with Someone New
The “Mom” Friend
Make a Flower Crown from Grass
The Tall Person Standing In the Front Blocking Everyone’s View
Steal a Setlist
Henna Tattoos
Go Sober and Convince Everyone You’re Wasted
Anything With A Feather Or Fringe
Find the Hydration Station (Not a Dare, But a Good Life Decision Overall)
Fanny Pack
Touch Miguel (Preferably with Consent)
That One Frat Guy With an American Flag
Get Into the Middle of a Mosh Pit or Start Your Own
That One Guy Dressed As a Banana (There’s Always One)
Convince Someone You’re with the Band
Flash Tattoos
Sneak Behind the Stage and Find the Snack Table. Brownie Points if You Snatch an Actual Brownie
Selfie Stick An iPhone Charger (Look For The Power Outlets)
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Star Signs at Sun God
Don’t know what to expect at this year’s Sun God? Not to worry, the Guardian has your daily horoscope to help plan for (for all you Virgos out there) and party at (looking at you, Aries) Sun God. Illustrations by Alex Liang
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Written by Brittney Lu // Lifestyle Co-Editor
Sun God will be an opportune time for Taurus to be all about that aesthetic: You’ll probably be donning a nice button up — preferably flannel — or a flower crown. And when it comes to the music, if it hits the right note, expect to let your full-fledged dedication and fandom fly. And Taurus, don’t be afraid to try new experiences, even if they are out of your comfort zone — but act wisely, you don’t want to end up passed out in front of your TA.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
Written by Shelby Newallis // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer
You’re most likely the “mom” of the friend group — a caring, resourceful, true friend. This Sun God, your friends will need you to be your good ol’ reliable self and help that friend — who’s had a little too much — find the hydration station. Luckily, your calm, cool and collected demeanor, allows you to only help your friend without it getting in the way of having a good time.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)
Written by Olga Golubkova // Lifestyle Co-Editor
Written by Shelby Newallis // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer
Geminis know better than others that Sun God is an eventful happening — so many places to be, so many people to talk to and so many dance moves to show off. While swerving from one location to the other with the speed of sound, don’t forget to let your friends know where you are. Driven by emotions and excitement, you risk spending the night on a bench at a 24-hour taco shop, so remember to make a quick call and inform your concerned roommates that you are doing great/good/fine/OK.
Cancer (June 21 -July 22) Written by Brittney Lu // Lifestyle Co-Editor Cancer, use Sun God as an opportunity to chat and reconnect with old and new friends, using the scene to your advantage as a place to forge and strengthen relationships in the middle of the mosh pit, on top of the ferris wheel or even in line for water. Don’t bail out on Sun God — forget about homework or other commitments! You need to stay and have fun! And at the very least, go so your friends won’t screw themselves over. LET GO.
Your fiery spirit and love for travel will come full circle this Sun God, when you meet a hottie international student. Fortunately, the stars are aligned and your newfound foreign fling slips you an I-House guest wristband with their number on it. You decide to proceed with caution, following both your adventurous and wise instincts.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Written by Maria Manalang // Lifestyle Staff Writer As one of the more responsible signs, you know your limits and the many what-not-todos at Sun God. Your friends won’t have to stress over you since you’ll probably be drinking enough water and staying a safe distance from the mosh pit. Don’t let your strict sense of self-control dominate the day — let go, have fun, and try not to be a Debbie Downer about your opinions on the set-list or how long the lines get.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Written by Olga Golubkova // Lifestyle CoEditor We all know that Leos always take center stage. No surprise that this year’s student performer Paradise Khatibi, who was born on Aug. 3, ended up winning the Battle of the Bands. As for those Leos in the audience, do not limit yourself. You had a stressful week, so now it’s time to turn RIMAC into your oyster — sing as if you’re at karaoke, dance as if you’re playing Dance Dance Revolution and talk to everyone around you. “Being that one person at Sun God” will make yours and everyone else’s day a blast.
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Written by Shelby Newallis // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer Virgo is an Earth sign who prefers conservative and organized things, and those dependent on them. However, this Sun God, put aside your shyness and judgmental tendencies to let off some much needed steam. Keep close friends nearby, as they will most likely find you crowd surfing or trying to sneak past security to meet Miguel.
Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)
Written by Christian Gella // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer If someone is loudly singing along or making eccentric, drunken comments, they’ve either taken one too many shots or are an Aquarius. Ruling the 11th house, which deals with friends and organization, this air sign thrives at Sun God as it is a place to be with those that matter most to Aquarius. Do be yourself and do be weird — don’t be too crazy and don’t be the inner rebel you are. This means no backstage shenanigans to ask Miguel about existential life questions or tell him facts about metabolic chemistry.
Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) Written by Maria Manalang // Lifestyle Staff Writer You have an innate love for music and will most likely be dancing along and singing at the top of your lungs. You are considered the natural “mom friend” of every squad, especially when the squad hits up events like Sun God. As a Pisces, you are always looking after your friends and making sure they stay hydrated and happy music-festival-goers. Although TritonEd can be opened at the touch of your fingertips, try not to stress over academics and life too much and just enjoy the festival!
Written by Christian Gella // Lifestyle Senior Staff Writer
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Libra prides itself on first impressions — after all, it is a cardinal sign, which means those under this air sign are going to be the ones raising the shot glasses, taking selfies and the first to dance. Charming is an understatement. Internally, Sun God is their dreamsequence episode of their own reality television show, and so they have to be fabulous. Here’s the thing, Libras: Y’all can’t be everywhere at once. No, you can’t be front row for Miguel and riding the ferris wheel at the same time. Stick to a plan and commit. No indecisiveness.
Written by Olga Golubkova // Lifestyle Co-Editor Have you ever gone so hard at a show that strangers approached you to make sure you were OK and didn’t need help? If you were also absolutely sober when that happened, you must be Aries! Looks like this year you will have enough energy not only to ride that wave at the festival, but also to kill it at an afterparty. So don’t stop after the last Miguel song — grab your most reliable friend and go wherever you are invited. You won’t regret it.
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ronically, Sun God Festival’s best headliner of the last 10 years is also one of the more drug and alcohol-resistant rappers in the game: the always-faithful Kendrick Lamar. Though he doesn’t necessarily support heavy drinking or smoking, he is absolutely up for partying, which comes through in his lively performances; he has, in the past, stopped the set when the crowd wasn’t rowdy enough. In spite of his position at the straightedge end of the spectrum, Kendrick’s incredible body of music and knowledge of how to work and excite an audience make for a headliner that Sun God Festival has yet to match.
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hen he performed at Sun God Festival 2007, T.I. was a recognizable name in trap music who gained much of his popularity from his collaborations with various artists — Destiny’s Child, Justin Timberlake and 2Pac, to name a few. T.I. provided the crowd at 2007’s Sun God Festival with a decent performance that was fairly enjoyable but mostly forgettable. Like his music, mediocrity can’t compare to the other rappers who have headlined Sun God Festival. —
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hen Diplo performed at Sun God Festival in 2014, he’d already achieved legendary status among DJs, producers and listeners around the globe. His resume included the songs “Paper Planes,” produced alongside his then-girlfriend M.I.A., “Look At Me Now,” the flossy and painfully catchy beat to which Chris Brown “gets paper” and a Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year. Having been on the scene since 2003, Diplo knew just how to slay the Sun God Festival audience with his characteristic bassheavy, upbeat set. Aligning perfectly with the tastes of the student body, Diplo’s popularity and subsequent success at Sun God Festival 2014 seems to be nothing less than a blessing from Sun God himself.
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ay what you want about Drake, but there’s no denying his electrifying stage presence. That at least should place him third among our list of Sun God Festival headliners. This Canadian hip-hop artist headlined Sun God Festival 2010’s diverse lineup, topping the festival off with hit singles like “Best I Ever Had” and a freestyle rendition of “The Resistance.” The best part? He hyped up the crowd by picking a random girl from the audience and wooing her onstage.
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CSD students who planned on attending Sun God Festival anticipated the highly charismatic Snoop Dogg to take the stage in unforgettable fashion last year. The marijuana enthusiast delivered interactive performances of tracks like “Young, Wild and Free” and the classic “What’s My Name?” that got the audience enthusiastically chanting along, a perfect spot in top five for audience engagement. Snoop captured the perfect outdoor festival vibe with just the right amount of mellow “smoke weed everyday” anthems and freestyle raps. And if that wasn’t enough, he mischievously wrapped up his performance with a much needed prefinals motivation to “smoke weed motherfuckers.” PHOTO COURTESY OF WUKAZUKI
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iz Khalifa, whose stage name means “wise successor” in the Arabic language, was a moderate success at UCSD’s 2011 Sun God Festival. The hip-hop artist and rapper grew up a military brat, and his non-traditional poly-cultural upbringing is reflected in his music, from his earliest mixtape debuts as an experimenting teenager to his award-winning single “Black and Yellow.” In his undeniably high-energy Sun God Festival headlining performance, it was difficult to discern whether the audience was more hypnotised by Wiz’s rhythmic rapping or the constant bobbing of his black and yellow foxtail keychain, attached to slowly sinking slacks.
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efore Pharrell Williams blurred the lines with Robin Thicke and got lucky with Daft Punk, he was the lead vocalist and drummer for the band N*E*R*D. Formed by Pharrell along with Chad Hugo and Shay Haley, N*E*R*D combines rock, hip-hop and funk to produce their unique style. Their funky, soulful music got UCSD swaying at the 2009 Sun God Festival, but — despite having a name reflective of the average UCSD student — N*E*R*D couldn’t quite capture the high-intensity vibe that festival-goers crave. —
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ilversun Pickups, an alternative rock group, headlined in 2012. This group isn’t known for flashy visuals or “dance”-ready music. Their post-grunge beat and gravelly live vocals are great for when you want to chill, but get repetitive after they’ve played their well known songs; anyway, there is only so much you can play with three chords. For fans of their music it was a great show, but for the casual listener who expected to go hard at Sun God Festival, this wasn’t their headliner. —
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erard Way and company disbanded back in 2013 after over a decade together, and certainly there were legitimate reasons for their dissolution. However, there’s no denying that My Chemical Romance’s brand of punk-infused rock, while perhaps more pertinent back in 2006, no longer felt as relevant in a contemporary age where rap and EDM had become king. True, they garnered their share of success, most notably with “Welcome to the Black Parade,” but they now feel strangely out of place amid the more recent Sun God Festival headliners. A changing of the guards has occurred, ushering in a whole new procession of artists. —
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erhaps “Coheed and Cambria” is simply a band that will never appeal to large swaths of concertgoers. After all, few bands would proudly advertise that their lyrics are pulled from a very nerdy sci-fi comic penned by its frontman. Not to mention that their ‘70s prog-rock influences are hardly in fashion these days and were perhaps a little daunting to festival goers at 2008’s Sun God Festival. That shouldn’t deter potential fans from giving “Coheed and Cambria” a shot, though. Far from being a mere stale ‘70s throwback, the band blends an array of influences, from punk to soft electronics, into an epic live show full of energy and showmanship. It’s no surprise that they will be headlining both Reading and Leeds this year. —
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Directed by John Carney Starring Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton Rated PG-13 Release Date April 15
Writer-Director John Carney returns to his love of music, delivering a nostalgic ode to the ‘80s that is both amusing and poignant.
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famed philosopher of the MTV age once sang “video killed the radio star,” and John Carney’s “Sing Street” is a tribute to that unequivocal truth. It’s what some might call a return to form for the director, landing closer to his previous work in “Once” and paving the way for some lively musical numbers set against the backdrop of Dublin circa 1985. In this respect, it’s another highly personal entry, and Carney does well to grab hold of the coming-of-age narrative. Our main point of interest is Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), a lad thrown into a new school straight from hell and, of course, there’s a girl. What follows is the inception of an entire band, the eponymous Sing Street, all in the name of getting to know said girl. It’s that simple and it works … sort of.
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By all accounts she’s an untouchable goddess, a year older than him, with a mature boyfriend and aspirations of modeling in England. And yet Raphina (Lucy Boynton) deigns to stoop to their level and take part in their first foray into music video-making. It’s in such moments that the film unabashedly hoists up its ‘80s sensibilities, suggesting Carney’s own personal affection for that day and age. Because amid all the god-awful make-up, outrageous costumes and mimicry of the new-wave scene, there’s still a sense of appreciation. Every boy has gone through these different phases, like a sponge soaking up all conceivable inspirations. In this case, Conor’s older brother Brendan becomes his pontificating Buddha, exposing him to every musical influence from Duran Duran to The Cure.
But Conor’s band also develops into a wonderfully liberating force to combat the furies of the world. At school he is consumed by grand illusions of “Back to the Future”-themed prom nights at an Americanstyle high school. Meanwhile, his parents are continually squabbling at home and his dream girl leaves for London without a word of goodbye. Still, he uses his newfound outlet, with the guidance of his brother, to turn his stray thoughts and accumulating angst into something worth remembering. In fact, for each of the boys, there’s a matter-of-fact gravity to it all, because forming a band is a serious business — it’s a concerted effort to avoid the grisly fate of yet another gutted cover band. Like any formative tale about young men and women,
“Sing Street” suggests the vital importance of personal identity and chasing after dreams. It’s evident with Conor as he constantly dons new facades, not simply in a search for greater artistic expression, but for personal freedom. However, he breaks with his big brother in what he actually does with the inspiration that has been passed down to him from the rock gods. He uses its whole potential as a gateway to the way of life that he desires — making the most of the opportunities that are afforded him even if they are a long shot. As the movie progresses, Raphina looks younger and younger, and it hardly seems by accident. Over time, she sheds layer after layer of makeup and manicuring to reveal a bit more of herself until the tipping point where all her dreams come cascading down, and she has nowhere to hide. It’s in her most fragile moments that she finally accepts herself as a beautifully complicated, broken work of art.
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Admittedly, “Sing Street” has a ludicrous ending and there are moments where it tilts towards the plastic production values of “Begin Again” rather than the sincerity of “Once,” but that’s a lot of what the ‘80s feels like: fake. It’s defined by artificial constructions projected up on a screen. That’s precisely what this film is saluting and celebrating, but that’s only the half of it. Raphina rightfully points out that you can never do art halfway. That’s what rock ‘n’ roll is in a sense. It’s audacious exploration, risk-taking and a bit of foolishness in the name of chasing after your dreams, usually involving a girl. Thus, the film is not wholly original, even for Carney, who has drunk from the same well three times over, but, like any seasoned artist, he’s able to discover fresh inspiration from old cisterns. — Tynan Yanaga
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Triton Invitational UCSD’s Track athletes win men’s 4x100 and 100 meter race Written by Gurkirat Singh // Senior Staff Writer Photo by Christian Duarte / UCSD GUARDIAN
Over this past weekend, the UCSD men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the Triton Invitational at the Triton Track and Field Stadium. The two-day Triton Invitational, taking place on Friday and Saturday, boasted over 1,500 competitors including a few Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. Among these competitors were American Olympian Jeneba Tarmoh, reigning Olympic long-jumper Greg Rutherford and 2015 World Champion in shot put Joe Kovacs. On Friday, six Tritons participated in various events, the first of which started at 9:30 a.m. Junior Chrissi Carr represented the women’s team in the pole vault event where she tied for 11th with a clearance of 11’5.75”. Teammate
sophomore Devin Stetson was also able to clear the 11’5.75” height, but was placed lower, at 16th, due to more attempts being taken. In the hammer throw competition, junior Savanna Forry placed 39th with a distance of 147’9”. In the discus competition freshman Esther Nofodji took 31st with a distance of 139’6” while teammate sophomore Hannah Johnson took 44th with a distance of 127’6”. On the following day, the men’s 4x100 relay team won the race competition with a time of 41.35, as freshman Andrew Dirks, sophomores Justin Hunter and Paul Doan and junior Emmanuel Elijah, made up the award-winning formula. Doan had an impressive meet where he also placed first among collegiate
athlete competition for the 100m with a time of 10.68, which was 10th overall in the competition. Doan also competed in the 200m where he finished with a 21.48 time, allowing him to qualify for provisionals with the 12th overall time. “I was pretty juiced coming into this meet because there were a lot of high-class athletes here,” Doan told the UCSD Athletics Division. “I just felt that I had to come out here, compete with them and hopefully come up with a PR, which I did. I was pretty happy.” Teammate sophomore Nick Famolaro also grabbed a provisional qualifier with a personal best recorded at 1:52.31 in the 800m competition, earning him eighth place. For the women’s 800m,
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CCAA Playoffs Begin For Softball Heading into the the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament with a 33–19 overall record and 23–15 in CCAA play, the Tritons find themselves in fourth place, just enough for a tournament berth. UCSD finished the regular season on a high note, sweeping the final doubleheader against Cal State San Marcos. Unfortunately for the team, it gets a lot harder from here on out. UCSD
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The Triton bullpen ranked sixth in the conference. Led by senior pitcher Lexi Edwards, the group finished with an ERA of 3.06, allowing 378 hits, 177 runs and 25 home runs. UCSD’s batters also had a strong season, with a batting average of .301 off of 410 hits and 252 runs but just 12 home runs. The team ranked fourth in on-base percentage, with a commendable .378 average. Sophomore outfielder Kelsi Maday stood out on offense with a batting average of .376, earning 59 hits, 50 runs and a team-high five home runs. Maday and Maddy Lewis each had no trouble getting on base, making a trip to at least first base 46.5 and 44.2 percent of the time, respectively.
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First up on the docket is Humboldt State, which the Tritons split their games against. Coming into the tournament on a 20-game winning streak, the 45–3 Lumberjacks will prove to be a tough test for the Tritons. Interestingly enough, UCSD actually handed Humboldt State its last loss of the season on March 31, a game that ended in a final score of 6–5. With an ERA of 1.26, the Lumberjack pitchers lead the conference, having allowed just 257 hits and 10 home runs for the season. The Lumberjack hitters are similarly impressive, with a batting average of .299 off of 391 hits, 274 runs and a conference-best 36 home runs. They don’t have a problem getting on base either; with an on-base percentage of 0.402, the Tritons will likely have their hands full during all phases of the game.
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If the Tritons get past the Lumberjacks, they very well may find themselves facing second-seed Chico State. Facing off against the Wildcats four times this season, the Tritons were only able to steal one win against the 36–12 Chico State team. The Wildcat pitchers, while not as impressive as the Lumberjack bullpen, rank second in the conference thanks to their ERA of 1.81. Allowing just 234 hits, 116 runs and just nine home runs, Chico State would be just as tough a matchup for the Tritons. The offense is no slouch either, as it finished with a batting average of .298 for 382 hits, 18 home runs and an on-base percentage of 0.381.
Sonoma State The final scenario, if the Tritons make it past the Lumberjacks, is a game against the Seawolves. Despite having a worse overall record than the Wildcats and the Lumberjacks, the 32–20–1 Seawolves proved to be a tough matchup for UCSD, as they split their four games in the regular season. Continuing the trend of strong pitching, the Seawolves’ bullpen ranks third in the conference with an ERA of 2.20. Led by junior pitcher Amanda Llerena, with an ERA of 1.63, their pitchers allowed 338 hits, 158 runs and 21 home runs on the season. Arguably the weaker aspect of their game, the Seawolves’ hitters ranked seventh in the conference in both batting average and on-base percentage. Still, they were able to get 414 hits, 216 runs and 25 home runs.
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