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Occupants of Building Demand Relocation According to the petition, 16 people who worked in the facility were diagnosed with cancer between 1991 and 2008. BY kevin santos
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ACLU Files Lawsuit Against UCSD, A.S. Council By josh lefler The American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties filed a lawsuit against UCSD and A.S. Council yesterday over the student government’s decision to defund all printed media last November. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the satirical student newspaper The Koala and claims that A.S. Council “unconstitutionally eliminated funding for publication of student print media … because of the viewpoint of The Koala’s speech.” The formal complaint outlining the details of the lawsuit states that The Koala seeks to restore funding that A.S. Council allocates specifically for print media. The lawsuit lists UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, outgoing A.S. President Dominick Suvonnasupa and outgoing A.S. Financial Controller Tristan Britt as defendants representing UCSD and A.S. Council, respectively. A.S. Council voted to defund student media on Nov. 18 following a statement signed by Khosla and other UCSD administrators condemning The Koala for the “offensive and hurtful language it chooses to publish.” The lawsuit alleges that email exchanges between UCSD officials indicate this statement was prompted by a satirical piece published by The Koala two days earlier mocking the concept of “safe spaces.”
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The lawsuit claims that, though A.S. Council defunded all print media as forms of student speech, it continued to support other forms of speech through the funding of organizations such as Students Against Mass Incarceration, College Democrats at UCSD and others. Legal director of ACLU San Diego David Loy said that the purpose of the lawsuit was to uphold the principles of the First Amendment, which he believes UCSD, as a public institution, violated. “However offensive and outrageous The Koala may be, its authors are writing about topical issues of public concern,” Loy said in a press release. “No matter how offended I may be, it is still much worse to give government the power to decide what speech to censor. Once granted, that power will inevitably stifle protest and dissent.” Representatives from The Koala spoke to the UCSD Guardian about the lawsuit and expressed the belief that the outcome would be in their favor. “The Koala is confident the outcome will go our way in this case,” The Koala said. “The announcement of a favorable decision will set a precedent for future student organizations not to be unlawfully silenced by the administration.”
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VERBATIM
A.S. Council Votes to Ban Plastic Water Bottles
BUT, SHOULD WE FIND WHAT STOKES THE FLAMES OF FERVENT INTEREST AND AMBITION WITHIN OURSELVES, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL CAPACITY WITHIN COMMUNITY TO BILLOW UP THOSE FLAMES.
The Measure Stems from Janet Napolitano’s Challenge to UC to become “zero waste” by 2020.
— VINCENT PHAM OUT FRESHMAN FAUX-PAS
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A.S. Council passed a resolution to ban plastic water bottles on May 18. The resolution means that A.S. supports the restriction of the sale of plastic water bottles in on-campus locations and proposes the installation of new hydration stations as well as increased access to disposable boxed water in order to support the university’s aim to be more sustainable. The plastic water bottle ban campaign grew out of the desire to hold the university accountable for the UC Office of the President’s promise to have all UC campuses be “zero waste” by 2020. It also aims to address the environmental, health and human rights issues that plastic water bottles create.
A.S. Associate Vice President of Environmental Justice Affairs Moon Pankam explained the importance of focusing on the plastic water bottle in the larger context of our campus’s sustainability while recognizing the needs for disposable water containers. “One manner in which we can achieve these goals [of being waste free] is to phase out the sale of plastic water bottles,” Moon told the UCSD Guardian. “The production and sale of plastic water bottles is a practice that contributes to the production of plastic waste and carbon dioxide emissions — by participating in a culture of reusable water bottle and hydration station usage...UCSD students, staff, and faculty can reduce negative environmental impacts in a manner that is also cost effective. There is, however, within this
resolution, a provision that ASUCSD also recognizes that visitors to this campus may have a need to access disposable boxed water, which is more environmentally friendly than plastic water bottles.” SSC Project Director for the Water Bottle Ban David Liao described his experience spearheading the campaign as one of collaboration and cooperation. “One of the important strategies for campaigning is coalition building….collaboration is a key element to a successful campaign,” Liao said. “[Organizations like] Aquaholics Anonymous, under the EH&S, have focused their efforts on water conservation...when we found out that our campaign goals aligned, we reached out to them See BOTTLES, page 3
Graduate students from the Literature Department released a petition last week calling for the immediate relocation of the Literature Building’s occupants due to the uncommonly high number of cancer diagnoses among the facility’s faculty and graduate students. Between 1991 and 2008, 16 occupants of the Literature Building were diagnosed with a form of cancer, nine of which were breast cancer cases. In response, UCSD conducted an in-depth review of the facility in 2008 and addressed potential hazard areas, particularly those involving electromagnetic fields and mold. Even though 2011 studies concluded that the Literature Building’s air quality and chemical levels were safe, Yingjin Zhang, the literature department chair, explained that recent cancer diagnoses have reignited fear and discomfort for those working in the facility. “New cases of cancer have been diagnosed since 2011 when the building was retrofitted with A/C and tested normal for air quality and other chemical levels,” Zhang said. “Many building users, especially graduate students, now feel uncomfortable or even unsafe inside the building. And some are quite emotional given the previous cases.” The petition aims to compel UCSD administration to release public information on the occupants’ potential move to a new facility, address what will happen to the current Literature Building, conduct another test for carcinogens, hold a public meeting for all those housed in the building to discuss the issue and add cancer cluster information to safety training materials. Current members of the Literature Department, literature department alumni and allies from other university departments have signed the petition. Within the petition, graduate students described how working in the possible cancer cluster has affected them. “Many of us continue to feel the very real psychological effects left behind by the cancer cluster, and these immeasurable mental and emotional fallout, as well as the still unknown physical effects, cannot be brushed aside,” the students said in See LITERATURE, page 3
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JONATHAN GAO
Cause of Death: Hit by a bus helping a friend cross the street Occupation: Facebook fiend Achievements: 1k likes (created 1,000 new Facbook accounts) Survived by: Peter McInnis
Cause of Death: Rhetorical Q Occupation: Due to Philosophy major, academia for life Achievements: Forced Academy to give Iñárritu another Oscar Survived by: Soccer jerseys
Cause of Death: Read painfully boring novel with banal plot Occupation: Irreplaceable writer Achievements: Ability to incorporate pun and wit into everything Survived by: Iconic sarcasm
Cause of Death: Freak surfing accident Occupation: Hitchhiker Achievements: Dental school Survived by: Images of his harrowing journeys across the world
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CHRISTIAN GELLA
OLGA GOLUBKOVA
YIDIAN HUANG
Cause of Death: Ain’t Fuckin’ wit Life anymore Occupation: Rapper Supreme Achievements: More hits on YouTube than the Guardian Survived by: Ariana Grande
Cause of Death: AsSASSinated Occupation: Anti-colonialist Achievements: Gives better advice than your mom or psychiatrist Survived by: Numerous fruits of his poetic labor, his cabbages
Cause of Death: Accidentally struck by an Uber driver Occupation: (Beloved) co-editor Achievements: Pulled off overalls Survived by: Brittney Lu and anyone else who wants this job
Cause of Death: Faulty chandelier in “Phantom of the Opera” Occupation: Reading and reading Achievements: Surviving the quarter system Survived by: The Fox and the Rabbit
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Cause of Death: Crushing Lack of Debt Occupation: Embezzling Officer Achievements: Saved the Print Industry, One Issue at a Time Survived by: Debt and its friends
Cause of Death: Apartheid Guilt Occupation: Dreamer, Lover Achievements: Has successfully avoided swarm of Africanized bees Survived by: An eclectic collection of porcelain “Seinfeld” dolls
Cause of Death: Attacked by sea lions Occupation: Staff photographer Achievements: Met Matt Grevers Survived by: Her portfolio at the G office
Cause of Death: Little pot deal gone bad Occupation: Photo Editor Achievements: Not getting arrested for a little pot Survived by: A little pot
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Cause of Death: Brain aneurysm after editing three sports articles Occupation: Copy minion Achievements: Served in copy without complaint the longest Survived by: Scout Finch
Cause of Death: Fainted at the sight of a God-like Italian man Occupation: Pretended to be a sommelier at a local winery Achievements: Flirting Coach Survived by: Drinking companions
Cause of Death: Lizard Attack Occupation: Reptile Caretaker Achievements: Travelled to Britain and met exotic lizards with, of course, British accents Survived by: Reptiles and Samson
Cause of Death: Bing Crosby Occupation: World Leader Achievements: Raising a Family Survived by: Her Hand-Picked Legacy
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Cause of Death: Severe case of E. coli; unknown source Occupation: Alligator wrangler Achievements: Made News Great Again Survived by: J&J
Cause of Death: Sudden-death (overtime) Occupation: Hyp(e)ster Achievements: Launched #Spurtz Survived by: Last one standing, shout out to Brandon and Daniel legacy
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Cause of Death: Trampled by angry mobsters Occupation: Staff photographer Achievements: Finishing school alive Survived by: Authoritative figure
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Cause of Death: One too many unjust tv show cancellations Occupation: 70 mm projectionist Achievements: Spat in the eyes of multiple network presidents Survived by: Collective fan outrage
Cause of Death: Working too hard Occupation: Puppy Petter Achievements: Awesome graphic design abilities and the cutest comic Survived by: A legion of fans
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the petition. According to Zhang, many occupants of the Literature Building hope to move to a new facility, slated for construction, called the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood. Facilities Design & Construction Principal Architect Matthew Smith told the UCSD Guardian it has yet to be decided whether or not the Literature Building will be a part of the plans. “Development of the North Torrey Pines facility is in concept phase,� Smith explained. “The future tenants are not yet fully defined. Until then, we won’t been able to solidify dates. There are going to be two academic buildings, which are thought to be social sciences and arts and humanities. [It’s not certain] if literature is one of the units that will be moving.� Zhang told the Guardian that while there may be long-term plans to move the literature department to a safer facility, there still needs to be a more immediate option for those concerned with building safety. “Ideally, the campus administration can find enough space to house the entire department in one place as soon as possible,� Zhang said. “[It can] at least provide extra space outside the building for people who feel unsafe working inside.� Sixth College junior and literature
major Katerina Lahr-Pastor said that she does everything she can to minimize the time she spends in the Literature Building, and due to the elevator’s past history of emitting potentially high electromagnetic fields, she takes extra effort to take the stairs. “It could just be a coincidence, but it’s too much to just ignore,� Lahr-Pastor said. “I never take the elevator, I always take the stairs. It’s four years of my time here, so I try to spend as little time as possible in the building.� History graduate student Juan Carmona Zabala currently works in the Literature Building and signed the petition, citing the demands as reasonable to appease occupants’ worries. “I signed the petition because it makes sense to ask for a retesting of the building and for people to request to be relocated elsewhere on campus,� Zabala said. “[Without retesting,] people [in the Literature Building] think they’re in danger of getting sick. I think this university has plenty of space that could house people.� A Town Hall meeting will be held Thursday, June 2, at the Price Center East Forum Meeting Room where campus administration will meet with concerned faculty and staff to discuss the issue.
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In Lifestyle article “Personal Finance Management Course,� published on May 26, the writer mentioned the MGT 16 class. She was instead referring to MGT 12.
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Foundation for Individual Rights in Education representative Ari Cohn commented on the lawsuit, saying that the First Amendment is important to preserving an atmosphere of debate and diverse opinion on campus. “It is important to remember that a university is a place of learning and knowledge creation,� Cohn told the Guardian. “Those pursuits require critical thinking skills and rigorous debate, which is only possible in a system that respects freedom of speech and creates of marketplace of ideas where positions and theories can be discussed and ultimately accepted or rejected.� Incoming A.S. President Daniel Juarez argued that the lawsuit is not warranted and clarified that The Koala can receive funds through A.S.
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to collaborate‌We reached out to Vice President for ASEJA Moon Thevada early on to begin work on the A.S. Resolution and she has been very helpful for us communicating with the AS council. [With] a team of very supportive and passionate interns, it makes working on the campaign enjoyable.� Both Pankam and Liao see the next steps to be continuing to spread awareness about the campaign and collaborating with HDH, UCSD vendors and the larger UCSD community. HDH Sustainability manager Krista Mays reiterated that they will continue supporting and implementing sustainably-minded
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policies for our campus. “HDH agreed to discontinue selling single-serve bottled water in May 2011 when students brought forward the AS & SSC endorsed “Resolution To Endorse Breaking the Plastic Habit�,� Mays said to the Guardian. “HDH committed then to remove single-serve water bottles from Dining areas in Fall 2012 and to remove single serve bottled water from our next contract. Bottled water was removed from Dining in Fall 2012. Our next contract begins in September and HDH will not carry single-serve bottled water in Dining or Markets. In an effort to ensure that water is easily available, HDH has installed hydration locations in all of its Housing & Dining areas and distributes free reusable bottles to all
residents every year.� Liao hopes to bring the campaign to the attention of faculty and administration to foster more support. “Since we have the support of the A.S. [Council], which includes the college councils, we will be approaching the faculty via the Academic Senate to pass the resolution,� Liao told the Guardian. “We will also be talking to other administrators before approaching the vice chancellors to work with them, to see what’s best for UCSD in approaching this campaign before proposing the policy to Chancellor Khosla.� becca chong
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Bioengineering, quantum physics, Nietzsche — these are all areas of knowledge that UCSD students possess some understanding of. Bus etiquette, however, exists far outside the purview of even the most intelligent Tritons. Overly crowded buses are, indeed, an issue, but under-crowded buses are even worse. Next time you step foot on an MTS or UCSD shuttle, follow these tips for not being a bus-hole.
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GENIUS
Release Date: June 10 Written by Yidian Huang // Senior Staff Writer “Genius” portrays the relationship between American writer Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law) and his editor, Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth), who also edited works by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Guy Pearce) and Ernest Hemingway (Dominic West). Perkins and Wolfe’s relationship is widely suspected as romantic, even though Wolfe was also the lover of a married costume designer, Aline Bernstein (Nicole Kidman), who supported and funded him. The film aims at depicting both the complicated love affairs and the editing process of Wolfe’s incredibly lengthy novels. Michael Grandage is an award-winning theater director who has demonstrated his artistic talent in stage productions. Whether his debut film is as skillfully crafted remains in doubt.
SWISS ARMY MAN Release Date: June 24 Written by Jacky To // Senior Staff Writer
“The best preparation for acting is life.” How does this apply when one is playing the dead? Such is the case in “Swiss Army Man,” in which Daniel Radcliffe is no longer “the boy who lived,” but instead the man who died. When Hank — an island-stranded, suicidal loner played by Paul Dano — discovers the body on an abandoned island, he learns that there’s more to this corpse than meets the eye (it farts). Honored by this year’s Sundance Festival jury with the award for Best Directing, “Swiss Army Man” is sure to inspire half of its audience and madden the other.
THE FOUNDER
Release Date: August 5 Written by Tynan Yanaga // Senior Staff Writer “Super size me” has been the American way for so long it’s easy to take it for granted. But “The Founder,” following the meteoric rise of the Golden Arches and its ruthless visionary Ray Kroc, promises to delve into the nitty gritty behind one of the great empires of the modern era. Michael Keaton is once again jostling for the awards circuit following stellar performances in “Birdman” (2014) and “Spotlight” (2015). While capable behind the camera, director John Lee Hancock is more adept at helming feel-good dramas (“The Blindside” and “Saving Mr. Banks”) than Oscar bait, although a more acerbic tone could prove expedient.
MR. ROBOT
Release Date: July 13 Written by Derek Deng // Staff Writer USA Network’s cyber thriller, “Mr. Robot,” returns for what looks to be a hectic second season this July. Following Season 1’s frenzied revelations, Season 2 looks to drill deeper into Elliot Alderson’s (Rami Malek) broken psyche and fevered hallucinations. And as Mr. Robot tells Elliot in the trailer, it’s going to be their “infinite loop of insanity.”
NINE LIVES
JASON BOURNE
SUICIDE SQUAD
In the tradition of timeless classics such as “The Lobster” and “The Shaggy Dog,” auteur Barry Sonnenfeld’s “Nine Lives” intends to once again set a new standard for the bodyhorror genre. Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey plays a detached business tycoon in the midst of an existential crisis — a wandering soul searching for a purpose. Then he gets turned into a cat. The feline Spacey embarks on a journey of introspection and cosmic self-actualization that will surely win over the hearts of all pet owners. Christopher Walken’s in it too.
Matt Damon returns to the infamous role of Jason Bourne with the same car chases, intrigue and badass hand-to-hand combat of previous “Bourne Identity” films. After refusing to get involved with “The Bourne Legacy,” Damon and director Paul Greengrass hope to bring to “Jason Bourne” the same intensity and intricacy that the original trilogy had. Julia Stiles will stand as the only other reminder of the past movies, as “Jason Bourne” adds a new cast of Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander and Ato Essandoh to the franchise. Now having fully recovered from his amnesia, Bourne seeks to learn more about his past and the history of the Black Ops. CIA kill squad that made him what he is today.
“Suicide Squad” is shaping up to be an off-kilter, high-octane summer action movie with a ridiculous Hot Topic aesthetic, featuring Margot Robbie as a baseball bat-wielding Harley Quinn for an additional dash of insanity. After March’s disappointing “Batman v. Superman,” this film will be the hero that Warner Bros. needs and hopefully deserves.
Release Date: August 5 Written by Josh Lefler // Staff Writer
STAR TREK BEYOND Release Date: July 22 Written by Alicia Lepler // Contributing Writer
After a bumpy production period, “Star Trek Beyond” will finally be hitting the silver screen this summer, courtesy of “Fast and Furious” alumnus Justin Lin. With the director of the series’ previous two installments, J.J. Abrams, having departed for greener and “Star Wars”ier fields, it’s a question of whether Lin can keep the Paramount-funded franchise afloat. The answer? Well, “Beyond’s” first released trailer speaks eloquently for Lin with a smorgasbord of flashes, explosions and space battles, all set to the tune of the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage.” A little closer to “Fast and Furious” than classic “Trek.”
THE CONJURING 2 Release Date: June 10 Written by Jacky To// Senior Staff Writer
After launching the “Saw” and “Insidious” franchises as well as taking on action blockbusters — “Furious 7” and the upcoming “Aquaman” — James Wan has quietly become one of the most successful directors in Hollywood. Knowing this, his decision to return to helm the sequel to his strongest project to date, “The Conjuring,” is exciting to say the least. Promising both thrills and emotion, not to mention the ever-reliable Patrick Wilson, “The Conjuring 2” is set to be another hit to add to Wan’s resume.
Release Date: July 29 Written by Peter McInnis // Senior Staff Writer
NOW YOU SEE ME 2
Release Date: June 10 Written by Megan Chang // Contributing Writer “Now You See Me 2,” the sequel to the surprise 2013 hit “Now You See Me,” picks up a year after The Four Horsemen were tricked during one of their own shows and somehow ended up in China. Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco all reprise their previous roles in the band of criminal magicians, with Lizzy Caplan taking the place of a pregnant Isla Fisher. Daniel Radcliffe is the biggest new name in this sequel, playing the tech prodigy behind the trickery of The Four Horseman. We’ll have to wait until June 10 to see whether the magicians will be able to outwit the very magical Radcliffe.
Release Date: August 5 Written by Naftali Burakovsky // A&E Editorial Assistant
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS Release Date: September 2 Written by Dieter Joubert // Senior Staff Writer
In the wake of World War I, a psychologically scarred lighthouse keeper and his barren wife find a baby in a rowboat that has washed up on shore. Is this a gift from God or mere happenstance? Would it be wrong to keep the baby rather than finding her parents? This predicament is ripe for Derek Cianfrance, who has made a name for himself as a master of directing films about troubled relationships (“Blue Valentine”), which sometimes have a dose of moral quandary thrown in (“The Place Beyond The Pines”). With powerhouse thespian couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander at the helm, this could be an early Oscar contender.
FINDING DORY
Release Date: June 17 Written by Naftali Burakovsky// A&E Editorial Assistant Fans of the famous fish duo, Marlin and Dory, have been begging for a sequel to “Finding Nemo” for years. Thankfully, Pixar, the animation power-house that consistently melts our hearts, understands the virtue of patience. After 13 years, a new generation of kids will want a Blue Tang as their first pet, the species that Dory, the adorable and forgetful star of the film, belongs to.
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Release Date: June 17 Written by Joselynn Ordaz // Staff Writer
With a release date set a week after finals, Season 4 of the Netflix original series “Orange Is the New Black” makes its return at a binge-friendly time. Trailers tease a suspenseful return to Litchfield with all new inmates and guards, and the promise of more insight into all of what Season 3 left open-ended. Expect to see Piper (Taylor Schilling) get herself into deep trouble and remain among the least liked characters of the show, while series regulars Flaca (Jackie Cruz), Taystee (Danielle Brooks), Big Boo (Lea DeLaria) and company continue to reign as fan favorites.
YOU’RE THE WORST Release Date: August 31 Written by Sam Velazquez // Associate A&E Editor
By all counts, Jimmy (Chris Geere) and Gretchen (Aya Cash) are terrible people. Callous to a fault and inconsiderate of the very world that surrounds them, they have found a twisted (if not benign) love between themselves. Their vitriolic relationship has anchored the show as one of the outright funniest and most real shows on television, never trading in authenticity for the sake of a few cheap laughs. Last season’s depiction of depression on screen may be the most honest to have aired on television, toeing the line between comedy and drama with aplomb. “You’re the Worst” may be focused on some terrible people, but television has rarely been this great.
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WHY ARE YOU OK? BY BAND OF HORSES
With two off-kilter singles, “Debut” and “Plastic Thrills,” Deerhoof is poised to return with yet another alt-rock album. It’s delivered consistently kooky fare for the last 20 years, and “The Magic” seems no different, filled with eclectic pop riffs and edged by Satomi Matsuzaki’s distorted, girlish vocals. The laid-back beats and syncopated lyrics make for easy listening, even though Deerhoof is retreading old ground for its latest release.
It’s been four years since we last heard from Band of Horses, but with their latest single, “Casual Party,” it will be like nothing changed. Many caught a glimpse of their soulful and folky style in their 2006 hit single, “The Funeral,” but fast forward 10 years and their upcoming album titled, “Why Are You OK?” might just contain some of that same lovable sound. The band’s melodious vocals can be heard in the upcoming album’s preview tracks backed by a mix of electric guitar strokes and background vocals, giving the upcoming album a very beachy vibe that is perfect for the summer.
Release Date: June 24 Written by Alicia Lepler // Contributing Writer
NOTHING’S REAL BY SHURA Release Date: July 8 Written by Joselynn Ordaz // Staff Writer
Has Shura finished her album yet? The answer is finally yes, it’s titled “Nothing’s Real” and is set to be released on July 8. Her debut album comes highly anticipated (and not to mention longawaited) for those who have had her on their radar since her first breakout single “Touch” in 2014. Given the hype surrounding her debut EP “White Light” in 2015 and the recent single “What’s It Gonna Be?” the album is sure(a) to be a collection of beautifully produced synth-pop records. Needless to say, expectations are at an all-time high.
Date: July 29 Written by Joselynn Ordaz // Staff Writer
Since the release of their sophomore album, “Adore Life,” earlier this year, Savages have maintained a booked schedule — headlining shows, TV appearances and festival performances all over the world. Sure to delight local fans, the post-punk four-piece recently added some U.S. dates to their “Adore Life” tour, including a stop at The Observatory North Park in late July. If their recent Coachella performance is any indication of what their live show is like, expect both a dark, cathartic show that oozes sex appeal and a mosh pit that is sure to ensue.
Release Date: June 17 Written by Josh Lefler // Staff Writer
Rae Sremmurd has already proven that they’re the wave of the future through their all-tooprophetic lyrics. The two brothers are more than just in touch with the youth — they’re in touch with the sociopolitical climate of this very nation. While analysts continued to fumble and project Jeb Bush as the Republican front-runner last year, the Mississippi natives recorded “Up Like Trump” on their debut — an ode to the swagger of America’s favorite technicolor businessman, with a beat that bangs harder than Ted Cruz on a Bible. If that’s what they came out of the gate with, we may not be ready for their follow-up.
Michael Gira continues The Swan’s selfestablished, perennial cycle of creation and destruction; with “The Glowing Man,” the experimental rock group finds itself once again at the end of an age. This is the final album to be released using the band’s current lineup. The released tracklist indicates “The Glowing Man” will at the least be another nearly two hour endurance test. But those who dare to take the journey are sure to be greeted by musical passages of biblical fury; it’s music made for the storm, and it ain’t ever sounded more breath-taking.
FITZ & THE TANTRUMS BY FITZ & THE TANTRUMS
NINTH STUDIO ALBUM BY BRITNEY SPEARS
Known for their hits, “The Walker” and “Out of my League,” Fitz and the Tantrums revive their neo-retro sound with an upcoming self-titled album available June 10. Their latest single “Handclap” shows that they are no strangers to synths and electrifying energies. The band is known to perform in concerts with a captivating charisma, shouting lyrics to captivate the audience through their music. If “Handclap” is anything like the album in whole, then listeners will get to experience that same dynamic energy at home by listening to this album.
Britney Spears has defined and embodied 21st-century popular music and American pop culture since 1997. Spears’ manufactured and highly packaged, but undeniably effervescent, sound has been emulated again and again since the turn of the century. In the aftermath of her superstardom, countless Spears wannabes have tried to match her power with cheap imitations of her music and contrived spins on her brand. Store-brand Britneys like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift have tried to steal her ingenious unoriginality and sex appeal. Come this summer, she is sure to reassert her title as the princess of pop.
LAST YEAR WAS COMPLICATED BY NICK JONAS
PUBERTY 2 BY MITSKI
Release Date: June 10 Written by Melissa Palafox // Staff Writer
DIGITAL DISTORTION BY IGGY AZALEA Release Date: June 24 Written by Jacky To // Senior Staff Writer
I-g-g-why does Iggy Azalea keep coming out with music? Whether you consider her music a guilty pleasure or just plain guilty, it is undeniable that the Australian Azalean has done more damage to hip-hop than any songs promoting violence or drug usage ever could. The singles off her upcoming project “Digital Distortion” have exhibited all the irritating rambunctiousness of her previous work minus the radio catchiness that made them bearable. With her stardom already in freefall, look out for this album to finally put her in the ground.
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SAVAGES AT THE OBSERVATORY NORTH PARK
Release Date: June 24 Written by Sam Velazquez // Associate A&E Editor
Release Date: June 10 Written by Melissa Palafox // Staff Writer
Release Date: June 10 Written by Melissa Palafox // Staff Writer
Bring on the screaming teenage girls. After the success of his previous album, “Nick Jonas X2,” Jonas decides to slow down and sensualize his style. Definitely drifting from the pop sound of the Jonas Brothers, Jonas experiments with R&B and electronic sounds in his preview tracks for his June 10 release, “Last Year Was Complicated.” Singles like “Close” and “Chainsaw” contain lyrics from passion and hurt that will show listeners how he has matured as an artist. Oh, and don’t get me started on the music videos.
BOB DYLAN AT HUMPHREY’S CONCERTS BY THE BAY Date: June 13–14 Written by Matthew Zamudio // Contributing Writer
What better way to spend a Monday than with Bob Dylan? On June 13–14 the “voice of a generation” will be performing at Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay in what could be the 75-year-old musician’s last U.S. tour. Tickets aren’t cheap, and it’s likely that most of the songs he’ll play will be from his latest LP, “Fallen Star,” an American standards cover album. But fear not: Dylan is known to squeeze crowd favorites into the nooks and crannies of his set lists. He isn’t same Dylan we know and love — he’s old, feeble and vocally squeaky. But music lovers everywhere are obliged to witness the rock legend onstage one last time.
Concerts
Release Date: TBA Written by Susie Davidson // Staff Writer
Release Date: June 17 Written by Joselynn Ordaz // Staff Writer With only two released singles, Mitski’s new album “Puberty 2” is already proving to be the older, more mature sibling of its 2014 predecessor “Bury Me at Makeout Creek.” In what is to be her fourth fulllength studio release, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter basks in newfound confidence as she tackles the personal issues of identity, happiness and sadness that come with growing older. The record maintains the same raw intensity and bittersweet honesty in music and lyrics that has come to be expected of Mitski, only this time there’s a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
SWITCHFOOT AT DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS Date: June 3 Written by Tynan Yanaga // Senior Staff Writer
Led by charismatic lead Jon Foreman, Switchfoot has carved out a niche for themselves with the alternative crowd. But beyond that, as San Diego locals, the band still maintains close ties with the community. In preparation for their 10th album, “Where the Light Shines Through,” set to be released on July 8th, the group plans to kick things off by serenading the hometown crowd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds -- an admittedly quaint venue to launch a tour. However, their sets are always oriented towards the audience, welcoming them into the experience as equal partners in a communal singa-long, no matter the size of the stadium. Look for it to be laid-back but still unpredictably entertaining.
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People, Places & Passion FRESHMAN FAUX-PAS VINCENT PHAM VNP003@UCSD.EDU
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here were many nights during my freshman year when I lay in my twin-sized bed, down in Revelle College’s Challenger Hall. My laptop would be sitting on my desk, eagerly waiting for fingers to hit its keys and words to flow. My lamp would be quietly buzzing in the corner, hoping it could shed some light on the readings I was supposed to do. Books were sprawled across my desk for Making of the Modern World or political science, either untouched or with a lone sticky note in them. But I would be laying on my bed, eyes glued to the white void that was my dormitory ceiling. I was lying there because I didn’t know what to do with myself, or with school, or with life. I was lying there because I couldn’t find meaning; a reason to finish anything I started. This wasn’t a daily or weekly ordeal, but it was common enough that I knew I wanted to stop feeling that feeling. That feeling of unending questioning with no answers and no concrete emotions except apathy. What I found comfort in eventually is that what I was experiencing was commonplace among my peers, or at least I believed it to be. Many of us enter college without knowing exactly what we want to do, but we tell ourselves that we must follow this paved road to reach a predetermined end goal. Follow the signposts, turn here, don’t make a U-turn. As we muddle through classes and coursework, we are progressing closer and closer to this goal, but what if that really isn’t our goal? A goal we genuinely want for ourselves? Not knowing any better, I buried myself in more work. But I did so intentionally. I tried to do things that sounded interesting to me personally but also that pertained to what my major had laid out. I had taken divergent paths, hoping I could find something I would end up loving. This is a frightening exploration. At times, I felt like I was wasting time, like not knowing when to leave something or having that feeling of investing so much time into something when I could’ve done something else. Similarly, sometimes I felt that I could not fully invest myself into something because I feared I would be leaving it soon. Only dipping my toes, into ponds of experience, never taking the plunge. I must acknowledge, though, that my timid forays into various interests was backed by economic privilege. This is something I cannot forgo, as the safety net of what my parents had worked for and invested in me allowed me to more fully experience myself and the vastness of college. And, quite frankly, it was for this very reason I was able to find what I love and continue down that path that I had paved with the multitudes of experiences, mentors and friends along the way. I am thankful for these past four years for providing me with passion. But how does this translate to everyone else? Is this experience communicable to others? Yes, with some caveats. Here is what I believe: Resources are not equally distributed or easily acquired by all, inhibiting individuals from achieving their end goals. But, should we find what stokes the flames of fervent interest and ambition within ourselves, there is the potential capacity within community to billow up those flames. Seek out those individuals, those groups and those communities to help fuel your passion, because I believe it is those factors that we may all be more equally able to share. Readers, may the rest of college, and life, be built upon genuine human connections to create a better version of our today.
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THE SAN DIEGO TACO FEST Written by Matthew Zamudio // Contributing Writer Photos by Matthew Zamudio // UCSD Guardian After a gloomy workweek, the taco gods seemed to smile on San Diego on Saturday, May 21 as the clouds subsided for the SD Taco Fest. Located at the Waterfront Park downtown, the lawn was studded with white tents, a stage and a wrestling ring — facilities that would entertain the taco-loving residents of sunny San Diego for nearly eight hours as the event ran from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tall, circular tables were scattered around the field for speedy taco eating, hinting at the carnivorous prowess required at a festival dedicated to tacos. As the first attendees began to pour through the gates, cuts of meat could be heard sizzling from the 20 taco vendors that had been given the chance to prove themselves to the community. For taco fanatics, this was an orgasmic sight: There were tacos and beer as far as the eye could see — margaritas, too, for good measure. To try a taco from every taco stand would be the ultimate
challenge and the only way to know, without any doubt, which taco maker was the best. All 20 vendors shamelessly claimed to have “the best tacos in San Diego,” which severely complicated the ranking process. Perhaps the determined taco eater would be able to complete this challenge and identify San Diego’s taco ruler, but my stomach resigned after trying five of the purported best tacos in town. The first two were from Lolita’s: a chicken taco and a carne asada taco. I squirted some bottled salsa onto the meat and found the nearest table. They looked okay, I thought. Yes, the tortillas were a bit soggy, and yes, my carne asada may have resembled brown lego blocks, but I sunk my teeth in anyway. I was hungry, and it could have been because of this that Lolita’s tacos didn’t taste half bad. That is until I tried Tako Factory, whose tent stood near the middle of the row vendors. Four of your average, everyday bros were working the stand. They called me over. Their
Kinky in the Kitchen Basic Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients: Basic Oatmeal: 2/3 cup Water 1/3 cup Instant Oatmeal Toasted Banana Oatmeal: One banana Butter 2/3 cup Milk Cinnamon Honey Sliced Almonds Greek Yogurt (optional)
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hats were pulled backward and their glasses were reflective, causing me, for a moment, to question their taco authority. But when I asked them to serve me two of their best items and was given a melted queso shrimp taco and a pollo asado taco, my opinion of the bros shifted. I tried only one more vendor after their stand, but it wasn’t the same. Tako Factory had stolen my heart. On the right side of the grassy field, music blared from massive speakers onstage as the B-Side Players played a set for a sparse audience. Four more acts would play after them, leading up to the headliner of the event: Sir Mix-A-Lot. People watched the performers and swayed to the music, but tacos can become quite paralyzing when eaten in mass quantities, and only a few had it in them to dance. What seemed the biggest attraction at the SD Taco Fest was in many ways the unlikeliest. On the opposite side of the field, in the aforementioned wrestling ring,
lucha libre fights were happening hourly, and attendees crowded around in the hundreds. They cheered, laughed and spilled their drinks in the excitement as lucha libre fighters made exaggerated attacks and performed mind-blowing stunts. Screams of “Body slam him!” were often heard, and when each fight finished, a perceivable feeling of disappointment coursed through the crowd. But when the PA announced the time of the next fight, the normal excitement returned. Although far from the cheapest outing in San Diego last weekend, the SD Taco Fest was an apparent success. The perfect place for eating, drinking, enjoying music and watching dramatized fights, the festival provided the bare essentials for seasoned San Diegans: tacos, beer and warm weather. If you’re over 21 years old, check out next year’s Taco Fest — if for no other reason, for the grown men in spandex bodyslamming each other.
by BRITTNEY LU // LIFESTYLE CO-EDITOR
ne can never really go wrong with this honorable breakfast tradition; versatile yet straightforward, oatmeal has been the timeless anthem of busy mornings, health enthusiasts and retirement homes. While it might not be the most exciting of breakfast items, and is usually considered just another “healthy alternative to fruit loops,” when paired with the right toppings, oatmeal can actually be enjoyable to eat. To make this fiber-filled delicacy, add 2/3 cup of water to a bowl of 1/3 cup of instant oatmeal and microwave for two to three minutes, stirring intermittently. Quick to make and incredibly filling, this classic is both convenient for the college student’s breakfast and a staple for the 90-year-old on the go. Full of fiber, calcium and potassium, oatmeal is key to helping lower blood
pressure, and, let’s be honest, with finals a mere few days away, we could all use a tablespoon or two of anything that lowers BP. While two ingredients is hard to beat (heck, one of the two being water), this classic could use a welldeserved makeover. Now, let’s get kinky. Toasted Banana Oatmeal Recipe While upgrading plain oatmeal usually means turning toward the prepackaged oatmeal seasoned with brown sugar, dehydrated “apples” or raisins, try out a homemade recipe instead. Prepackaged oatmeal typically contains more than the needed dosage of daily sugar and carbohydrate intake. Instead, opt for real fruits as a topping (looking at you, dehydrated apple), and instead of artificial sweeteners and “powdered cream,” try natural fruit sugars or honey and milk. For this recipe, slice up one
banana and put at least half of the slices, or all, depending on banana size or preferred amount, into a buttered saucepan, browning both sides over medium heat. Meanwhile, cook the oatmeal, and instead of using water, add 2/3 cup of milk to make a creamier concoction. Place banana slices into the bowl of oatmeal and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, drizzle of honey, sliced almonds and, if you really need something filling, one to two tablespoons of greek yogurt. Searing bananas adds a natural sweetness while cinnamon adds warmth, and almonds give the oatmeal a hint of protein and crunch. So maybe this recipe will take a bit longer in the morning to make, but the personal touch and natural ingredients will make your stomach, taste buds and heart happy.
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Ws. By the halfway point, the Tritons were 11–2 overall and already closing in on their previous year’s win total. The Tritons only lost one more game in January, falling to Cal State Monterey Bay by 11 points, but that proved to be a fluke as the team simply started a new winning streak immediately afterward. On this streak, the Tritons earned one of their most important victories of the season in a slugfest with conference rival No. 13 Cal Poly Pomona. In a game where points were hard to come by, junior guard Adam Klie fought his way to 12 points and 10 rebounds, pushing the team toward a 41–35 victory and a series sweep against the Broncos.
But in the final stretch of the regular season, something would prove to be rotten with the team’s performance. Despite peaking at an incredible No. 6 ranking in the NCAA, the Tritons simply couldn’t keep it together in their final games of the season. Beginning with a tough loss to No. 9 Chico State, UCSD dropped three out of its final five games of the season, causing its rank to plummet to 23 by the start of the CCAA tournament. Luckily for the Tritons, the team knows how to pull it together when it matters most. In an absolute thriller of a quarterfinal against Sonoma State, senior forward Drew Dyer summoned his inner Stephen Curry and with 1.9 seconds left on the inbound play drilled an incredible
buzzer-beating three-pointer to send the game into overtime. Although trailing for much of the overtime period, the Tritons held the Seawolves scoreless in the final minutes of the game to pull ahead for a 71–66 victory. After downing Cal Poly Pomona for the third time this season to reach the CCAA Tournament finals, the Tritons looked as if they had returned to their midseason form. Unfortunately, the Tritons hit a rut. Facing off against Humboldt State in the tournament finals, UCSD laid an egg, as it lost 80–68 against a team it split the regular season series with. However, the Tritons were lucky enough to earn a berth to the NCAA Tournament, regardless of the outcome of the CCAA Tournament.
The rematches continued as they defeated Chico State and California Baptist in the first two rounds of the NCAA West Regional. Looking to advance to the Elite Eight, the Tritons needed redemption against another familiar opponent — No. 3 Western Oregon. Although the game remained close to the very end, the Tritons’ inability to get consistent offensive production from their bench proved to be their downfall. Despite Dyer and Klie’s combined 36 points, the Tritons closed out their season on a 60–55 loss. “Coming to this tournament and winning games was a huge step for our program,” UCSD head coach Eric Olen said in the team’s final postgame press conference. Even with the heartbreaking
ending, UCSD still had a remarkable season. The season marked the Tritons’ first win in the Division II playoffs, while the team’s total of 24 victories was a UCSD record. Dyer and Klie had phenomenal years, both being named to the AllCCAA First Team. Dyer, Klie and freshman center Chris Hansen all averaged double figures in points, with 15.4, 13.2 and 10.3 respectively. Klie led the team in rebounds with 5.8 a game, and Dyer averaged an incredible .451 from downtown. Dyer and center Zach McMillan are the only seniors departing this year, leaving next year’s team with a strong core. Alex WU
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Great Season For Women’s Soccer Ends in the NCAA Tournament
Tritons earned fifteen wins and their ninth CCAA title before losing 2–1 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Seattle Pacific. BY Samantha Glantz
The UCSD women’s soccer team had a solid season, racking up 15 wins with six losses and one tie. Its remarkable season came to an end during the first round of the NCAA tournament after losing to Seattle Pacific 2–1 in Bellingham, Washington. The Tritons won their ninth California Collegiate Athletic Association title under longtime head coach Brian McManus. The Tritons knocked top-ranked Sonoma State out of the CCAA tournament after beating them 3–0 in the semifinal game. They then went on to defeat Stanislaus State, 3–2, earning the program another CCAA banner. Freshman forward Mary Reilly, sophomore forward Katie O’Laughlin, sophomore midfielder Jordyn McNutt, redshirt
junior defender Meghan Berry, redshirt junior midfielder Kiera Bocchino and senior goalkeeper Kelcie Brodsky were selected to the CCAA All-Tournament teams as a result. As Reilly was also pinned as CCAA freshman of the year, Reilly, O’Laughlin, McNutt and Berry made the AllCCAA first team following their regular season. Meanwhile, Bocchino gathered second team honors, and Brodsky and sophomore midfielder Brie Diaz were honorable mentions. The UCSD soccer team also had four players get selected to the 2015 Division-II Conference Commission Association All-West Region teams. McNutt was selected to the first team while Berry, Reilly and O’Laughlin were selected to the second team. McNutt was also selected as an honorable mention to the Division-II CCAA AllAmerican team while Bocchino was selected as an NSCAA scholar All-West Region honoree. With a very young 2015 team, the 2016 Tritons look to make a deep run in the Division-II NCAA Tournament in this upcoming season.
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UCSD Basketball Has Historic 2015/2016 Season
Despite having their magical season cut short in the NCAA West Regionals, the Tritons’ 24–8 overall record gave UCSD men’s basketball one of its best seasons in years. Written by Alex Wu // Sports Editorial Assistant
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oming off of a solid 16–11 campaign the previous year, UCSD was looking to build on its success and perhaps make some noise in a CCAA Tournament run. But after starting their season 3–0 with strong wins against No. 10 Colorado School of Mines and No. 4 California Baptist, the Tritons appeared ready to do more than just “make some noise.” Following those statement victories, UCSD headed to Belmont for the Notre Dame de Namur Thanksgiving Classic, where it continued to prove it was a force to be reckoned with. In matches against Holy Names and Notre Dame de Namur, the Tritons won by 24 and 40 points respectively, flexing their offensive and defensive muscles. Afterward, the Tritons were ranked 22nd overall — their first NCAA ranking since 2001. Their win-streak would eventually come to an end, as they dropped a 67–63 game to No. 3 Western Oregon, but their show of dominance continued through the first half of the season as they kept piling on the
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