08-22-2013 by The Daily Aztec

VOLUME 100, ISSUE 4

thursday, August 22, 2013

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thursday, august 22, 2013

#sustainablecities

Aztecs apply expertise to National City adam burkhart staff writer

A new program launching this fall will send San Diego State students into the field conducting research in National City aiming to help it meet quality of life, environmental, health and sustainability goals. More than 500 students and 12 faculty members are expected to participate in the program this fall, Director of the Community Engagement for Sustainable Cities program Jessica Barlow said. Students in disciplines ranging from civil engineering, public administration, geography, graphic design and audiology will participate through courses already offered at SDSU with research projects focused on the needs and concerns of National City, according to Barlow. The program provides an opportunity for students to train in applied scenarios

in their fields of study and obtain realworld experience. “They now are actually working with real data, real problems, real projects that the city may or may not choose to adapt,” Barlow said. For instance, graphic design students will design banners for specific neighborhoods and work on branding the visual look of several National City organizations, while audiology students will collect data on noise levels that may be put to use in the city’s efforts at noise mitigation, Barlow said. SDSU wanted to partner with National City for the program’s first year because of its strong commitment to improving quality of life and sustainability goals, Barlow added. National City has a 22.2 percent poverty rate among its approximately 60,000 residents, almost eight points higher than the state average, according

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to the last U.S. bureau. At roughly 7 square miles, it is also the most densely populated city in San Diego County with around 8,000 persons per square mile, compared to San Diego, which has around 4,000 persons per square mile. Environmental and health groups Community Health Improvement Partners and Environmental Health Coalition have addressed quality of life issues in National City such as heightened rates of chronic disease and childhood obesity particular to urban areas. Barlow cited low income, proximity to industrial works and food deserts— areas without access to healthy foods— as reasons for the negative effect on residents’ health. “It’s an exclusively urban area, basically the boundaries are freeways,” Barlow said. “They’re facing a lot of the hardships that are associated with an inner city in that sense.”

Executive Director for the City Manager’s Office in National City Brad Raulston said by consolidating resources the city and university can leverage projects in lieu of traditional forms of funding. “National City truly is a big city and a small city,” Raulston said. “We have a lot of the same issues San Diego would have or Chula Vista, or some of the bigger cities, in a footprint that is more manageable.” Barlow said SDSU will partner with National City for one year with a plan to work together for a second year. After that the program’s coordinators intend to work with a different city each year. Funding for the program’s administrative and course support costs, which includes transportation for students and supplies, comes from the partner city based on an agreement with the university, Barlow said.

#Bill1440

Students gain Bill alligns CSU with experts’ mentorship community colleges sofia casillas copy chief

San Diego State’s Career Services and Alumni Association have partnered together to create a new program called Aztec Mentor Program, which will pair graduating seniors with alumni. “It affords an opportunity to establish professional rapport with SDSU alumni and other working professionals as mentors in an on-going, one-on-one relationship for the purpose of career guidance, networking, interviewing and job shadowing,” AMP Coordinator and career counselor Bobbie Gray said. The program is aligned with the “Leadership Starts Here” commitments and SDSU “Building on Excellence” strategic plan. The program will focus on establishing relationships with professionals in the student’s field of study. This includes offering career guidance, networking opportunities, interview tips, tours of the organizations, sit-ins with clients and during meetings in addition to job shadowing. Students in the program will spend eight to 12 hours throughout the semester with a student mentee. Communication methods may include email, phone, video chat apps (Skype, FaceTime, etc.) and other means decided by the mentor and mentee. “The primary goal is to provide students a hands-on approach to the world of work,” Gray said. “Mentors will offer feedback, help students make

connections between their mentoring curriculums in order to accommodate raquel herriott contributor experience and their academic learning, transfer students with associate degrees. answer industry-specific questions and SDSU has adjusted several pre-major provide professional advice on career requirements so that transfer students Sen. Alex Padilla’s 2010 Student Transfer pathways and other career-related issues could be eligible for approved majors. Achievement Reform Act, Senate Bill 1440, drawn from their own experiences.” But even before 2010, SDSU attempted was amended by lawmakers to improve SDSU seniors will be invited to to make the transition from CCCs to CSUs the process of transferring from California participate in the program via email as smooth as possible for transfer students community colleges to California State from the Aztec Career Connection. Assistant Vice President of Academic University campuses. Requirements to be a part of the Affairs, Dr. Sandra Cook said. “Do I think The 3-year-old STAR Act was program include a clear, professional that we needed a better pathway? I don’t implemented so that CCCs could offer resume, completion of an online practice think San Diego State did because we have “associate transfer degrees” aligned with interview, attendance at the AMP very good relationships with our local approved transfer model curriculums. The orientation and kick-off event in addition community colleges,” Dr. Cook said. “Our curriculums were supposed to be developed to completing other transfer student graduation rates have gone in collaboration with both CCCs and CSUs documents. up.” to ensure students had taken all courses In Spring Legislators’ main areas of concern required to transfer. The act guarantees 2012, there was a include inconsistent course requirements, students admission to a CSU as a junior, similar program non-transferable units, denied admissions, along with priority consideration upon on campus, but it the invisibility of “associate transfer completion of an approved associate degree was restricted to degrees” and slow progression of SB 1440. program. business students “I don’t think everyone has a clear idea “This needed to happen when I was only. In total, of what they should do at community in community college,” San Diego State the program had college,” SDSU transfer from Grossmont graduate student Dorian Davis, who 55 mentors and College Samantha Segura said. “I know a transferred in 2003, said. “I was in school mentees. lot of people have trouble with deciding for two extra semesters because counselors “The insights which classes to take.” said I needed two more classes; the classes they can provide The new bill, SB 1440, aims to tackle didn’t even transfer.” to students is these concerns as well as accelerate Since the 2010 law, SDSU has taken priceless,” SDSU action. It now offers a variety of majors alumnus and 2012 Continued on page 3 that comply with approved transfer model AMP mentee Andrew Won said. “I think just the whole experience of being able to network and learn from a successful industry professional is really a great experience for a student.” AMP registration will be open from Sept. 3-17 to SDSU seniors in their last semester at SDSU. Students can register on ProNet, the professional networking site of Aztec Career Connection, to join the program. AMP will last from Sept. 27 to Dec. 6 this semester, giving SDSU students a new way to build professional networks by Tranfer students in line for lunch at orientation. Bill 1440 aims to accelerate the transfer process. partnering current Aztecs with photo by monica linzmeier, photo editor alumni.

The program will focus on establishing relationships with professionals in the student’s field of study.

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the development of approved associate degrees, which are aligned with transfer model curriculum within given deadlines. Ultimately, the amendment calls for the

production of “associate transfer degree” programs in every major offered at each CCC. The rates at which lawmakers are hoping to achieve this goal have been questionable. Lawmakers foresee that the associate

degrees provided by SB 1440 will give transfer students an advantage in enrollment. Students who have obtained an associate degree with an approved transfer model curriculum will be given an advantage when compared to other transfer

students. “We have always given admission priority to our local students” said Dr. Cook. “With the SB 1440 majors, we give priority first to the locals who have it and then the non locals.”

#bookbuys

Student book-hunts target lowest prices Adam Burkhart staff writer

The beginning of a new semester, and the scene inside the San Diego State Bookstore is a mad rush of students armed with just their wits and shopping lists, going pale as they mentally calculate the sum total of their purchases before heading to the register. Two weeks before the official first day of classes. Finance senior Jennifer Hunt browsed the stacks in the bookstore, a growing bundle of books in one arm, and in the other. Hunt has been through the process a few times, which she has down to a science by now. The first step is to show up early. “The week before school starts is really chaotic so a lot of the books go fast,” she said. Cost is the driving factor in her bookbuying method, which is why she prefers to buy used or to rent. She shows up early and reserves the books she needs at the

bookstore, then checks the bookstore’s price against online competitors such as Amazon.com Inc. For the books she can’t buy cheaper online, she rents at the bookstore. If neither option works, she buys her books new at the bookstore, “as a last resort.” “I really enjoy renting the books,” she said. “Obviously, I save a lot of money and a lot of the times it’s beneficial because I don’t really need to keep all those books.” But this semester her priorities are a bit different. She said she won’t be renting because she wants to keep the books that are related to her major. Sometimes she buys an older edition of a textbook if the professor allows it. This helps because books for business majors can run from $100 to $200, she said. The SDSU Bookstore has the largest print rental program in the country, Aztec Shops Ltd. Director Todd Summer said. “Over 50 percent of the books in the store are used and the average in the

country is about 35 percent,” Summer said. The California State University launched a program last year that it hopes will mitigate the cost of buying textbooks by allowing students to rent digital copies at steeply discounted prices. The CSU Rent Digital program launched in Fall 2012 and provided more than 5,000 titles for students to rent for the duration of a semester. This semester, the CSU is planning to expand the program to include 45,000 titles in digital format at a minimum of a 60 percent discount, CSU media relations manager Erik Fallis said. The CSU started the program in collaboration with several major publishers including Cengage Learning, CourseSmart, Follet, and Barnes & Noble. “One of our biggest concerns is students who go without textbooks,” Fallis said. Students who forgo buying textbooks for their classes tend to do worse than their peers, Fallis said.

Still, whether or not programs such as Rent Digital can be viable for a large part of the student population remains to be seen. After the program launched last year, the CSU estimated it saved students around $1.5 million altogether. That number is a fraction of 1 percent of the $400 million the CSU estimates its students spend on books each year, Fallis explained. In the future, digital books might hold more appeal as they become more sophisticated as a multimedia package, which combine text with 3-D visual renderings, sharing and adaptiveness to individual’s needs, Summer said. For students such as Hunt, who want to keep their textbooks or just prefer a physical copy, digital might prove a hard sell. “I’m looking at the computer so much anyway, I don’t want to have to be like restricted to only the computer,” Hunt said. “I personally like physical books.”

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

#ciclosdias

CicloSDias rolls through San Diego

A volunteer offers a snack to a biker. Community members connect at CicloSDias over their passion for biking. Jenna Mackey, staff photographer

Olivia Litsey ContrIbutor

Either with bicycles, skateboards, or their own two feet, many San Diego residents dropped their regular gym routines for a fresh and exciting exercise opportunity available to the community: CicloSDias. CicloSDias was an open-street biking event that was held for the first time in San Diego on Aug. 11. It was organized to create a healthy and stress-free way for San Diegans to interact with their neighbors in a car-free environment. The festivities took place along more than 5 miles of road that stretched from Cherokee Point Elementary School on 38th Street to the intersections of 30th and K Streets, all of which were closed because of traffic for the duration of the event. In addition to the shops open for business adjacent to the streets, there were four “hubs” along the path

located in City Heights, Logan Heights, North Park and South Park. These hubs functioned as centers for merchandise sales, bicycle repairs, and showcases from sponsors. Important faces of the community were also present, such as councilwoman Marty Emerald. Though the event was completely free of cost to participants, donations were accepted and put toward a crowd-funding campaign that covered event expenses, such as traffic rerouting, emergency medical services and community outreach efforts, considering the lowincome area where CicloSDias took place. There were also three CicloSDias mini events that took place prior to CicloSDias. Located in South Park, Mission Hills and Golden Hill, these mini biking events gradually exposed the community to mass biking and promoted the upcoming CicloSDias. According to the CicloSDias website,

the San Diego event is modeled after similar vehicle-restricting events that have been held around the world since the late 20th century. In 1974, the Columbian city of Bogotá experimented with a bike path, or Ciclovía initiative in response to the overcrowding and pollution of the city streets. This incited a wave of inspiration that led to events such as Switch: Open Street Sundays in Halifax, Canada; Vía RecreActiva in Guadalajara, Mexico; and Feet in the Street in Washington, D.C. Cities sometimes host these events three or four times per year, such as the CicLAvia in Los Angeles, or as often as every week, such as the Calle Recreativa in Rosario, Argentina. The first Sunday Parkways event in Portland, Ore. occurred in 2008 and, in the last five years, it has secured enough regard from the public to host 30,000 to 40,000 people every month. CicLAvia events, which began in 2010, have drawn in as many as

130,000 participants. Even though San Diego’s turnout seemed low, awareness will hopefully continue to increase and future events will procure an even larger crowd. San Diegans can connect with CicloSDias through social networking such as Facebook and Twitter. Though no upcoming CicloSDias events have been announced, exercise enthusiasts will soon have the chance to partake in other San Diego bicycling events, such as Bike the Bay and Tour de Fat. San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Andy Hanshaw, who was closely involved with preparations for CicloSDias, predicts that these events will have a significantly favorable impact on the city. “It is the start of something big in San Diego,” Hanshaw said. “CicloSDias represents a shift toward engaging livable communities, and ultimately a new way of thinking about the streets we share.”

#relationships

End of summer lovin’ ELISSE MILLER

FEATURES EDITOR As students start to tuck away their beach bags and reach for their backpacks, many anticipate the chaos of the upcoming school year. Job changes, new classes, moving from apartment to apartment and, of course, maintaining relationships. The flirt-inducing beams of the sun often cause fast and passionate relationships. But as the fall draws near, many wonder if their summer flings are worth keeping. Here are some factors to consider: Time commitment Surprisingly, most students reject the appeal of summer school for a threemonth long vacation, which consists of sleeping in, lounging at the beach and partying until the sun comes up. Unfortunately, that luxurious lifestyle is taken away once midterms, internships and club involvement become a reality. It’s easy to have time for a significant other when nothing else is demanding your attention, but sometimes it is near impossible to schedule quality dates once academics come into play. You have to ask yourself if you have enough time to devote to another person and if they are even worth your now valuable time. It

is important to consider your schedule preemptively, so that you don’t leave your partner feeling lonely half way through the semester when it is clear that you don’t have the time for him or her. Distance The saying goes “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” but sometimes absence simply makes the heart grow disinterested. As you and your partner return to school, you may suddenly find thousands of miles have gotten in between you two. Long-distance relationships require extra effort and planning. And let’s face it—not everyone is capable of such a commitment. Along with the energy that goes into care packages and weekly Skype dates, you must also be able to fully trust your partner in order to have a healthy long-distance relationship. Uncertainty regarding your partner’s faithfulness to you when you’re not around will only lead to low self-confidence, accusations and arguments. Only enter a longdistance relationship with a trustworthy partner who is worth the months of waiting. Strength of feelings Maybe your summer fling was just that—a fling. Summer relationships tend

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to have a carefree vibe that encourages a lack of commitment. However, as your life turns toward the more serious side, maybe your relationship should as well. If you know your romance is not headed down a deeper path and will continue to be based solely on physical attraction, consider the fact that it may be time to ditch your partner and focus on more important aspects of your life. Your feelings will be tested once your life picks back up at full speed, and weak feelings will only get weaker. On the other hand, if you and your partner feel strongly

about each other, most obstacles will be easily overcome by the love you two share. As with all issues, communication is essential to a healthy relationship. Whether you’re breaking up or staying together, it is always important to talk with your partner and never leave him or her in the dark about your feelings. If you’re having doubts, your partner is most likely having them as well. Staying on the same page will make the transition from summer lovin’ to fall coziness all the easier.

ENTERTAINMENT

THURsDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013

#midsummer

Classic comedy delivers grand enchantment david dixon

entertainment editor Is it too soon to reprise “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the 2013 Shakespeare Festival? It’s been seven years since The Old Globe produced a well-received version. Director Ian Talbot stages the legendary comedy with precise vision, that even those who’ve seen other interpretations, at the same theater, will acknowledge the unique creativity on display. Hermia (Winslow Corbett) is forced to wed Demetrius (Nic Few), but really loves Lysander (Adam Gerber). Hermia and Lysander leave their homes and journey into the woods to marry at his aunt’s. Little do they know, the forest is inhabited by a group of fairies ruled by the menacing king Oberon (Jay Whittaker) and the good-hearted Titania (Krystel Lucas). This leads to many misadventures not only for Hermia and Lysander, but also for Demetrius and Hermia’s best friend, Helena (Ryman Sneed). Instead of trying to replicate the enchantment of other renditions of the

Titania (Krystel Lucas) is one of the rulers of a group of fairies who rule the forest. courtesy of jim cox

play, Talbot creates his own take, full of physical humor and a whimsical, as well as occasionally dark tone. The slapstick can be “Looney Tunes” esque with characters getting into all kinds of trouble without a scratch. There’s even a joke involving Hermia that’s reminiscent of Wile E. Coyote falling off a cliff. Mix in William Shakespeare’s witty dialogue and there are plenty of

laughs for everyone. Talbot directs the fairy scenes with fascination and mischievous tension. The eerie lighting design from Alan Burrett, as well as Dan Moses Schreier’s giddy sound design, contributes to the enthralling atmosphere. While all the roles are well cast, there are two that really dominate whenever they appear. Lucas Hall has the devilish

attitude that is crucial to Oberon’s jester, Puck, but plays him with unexpected raunchiness. This makes him seem less youthful than other renditions of Puck, though he still incorporates the spirit of a 10-year-old prankster. Hall does something with Puck that not all performers do, which is give the fairy a clear-story arc. The development is shown when he gets severely frightened in front of Oberon and in his delivery of the famous soliloquy at the end of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Miles Anderson, as Bottom, is hysterically goofy as a narcissistic member of an acting troupe, the “rude mechanicals.” Usually when Puck turns Bottom into an animal, a fake donkey head encompasses his entire face. Here the thespian is dressed to look like a distant cousin of Bugs Bunny. Full of sidesplitting gags and visual eye candy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is perfect for all ages. It would be great if Talbot returns to The Globe and takes another stab at a show from the Bard. Tickets and information about “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” can be found at theoldglobe.org

#merchant

Comedic drama mixes grimness with humor david dixon

Morocco (Nic Few) and Tubal, Duke of Venice (Charles Janasz), try to win Portia’s affection. Few and Janasz play them so William Shakespeare’s controversial play flamboyantly, that nearly everything they “The Merchant of Venice,” tackles issues utter ends up being gleefully ridiculous. such as anti-Semitism, greed, resentment Noble is not afraid to delve into serious and revenge. Did I mention it’s classified themes, that are best explored during a as a comedy? lengthy trial in Act II. The audience learns Antonio’s (Donald Carrier), a Christian just how far Shylock is willing to go for merchant’s friend, Bassanio (Lucas honor and how intolerance drove him to become a vicious individual. Hall), needs money to woo an heiress, Although Shylock is not the Portia (Krystel Lucas). Antonio does not protagonist, it is the “Merchant’s” most have the money, and seeks a loan from iconic role. a dangerous Anderson is Jewish unforgettable moneylender, and haunting Shylock (Miles portraying Anderson). Shylock as a Antonio receives human being 3,000 dockets who can be a but is warned monster. Similar that upon default to Robert De a pound of flesh Niro’s portrayal will be cutout of Jake LaMotta, of his body. Anderson This scenario makes an sets up many Jewish Moneylender Shylock (Miles Anderson) is angered by daily verbal anti-Semitism. courtesy of michael lamont unlikeable conflicts for soul the main heartbreakingly empathetic. characters. Shylock is tragic, because of the small Director Adrian Noble treats the details that Noble includes towards material at the 2013 Shakespeare Festival the end. His reactions at the end of the as comedic drama. Numerous scenes trial strike an emotional chord and the are engrossing and intense that “The wordless epilogue is gut-wrenching. Merchant of Venice” can be as tough to The real hero, I mean heroine, is Portia, watch as some of the Bard’s tragedies. though that does not become clear until Despite that fact, there are big laughs late into the production. Lucas plays throughout the play. Noble, always a witty Portia with intelligence and delivers her storyteller, stages a couple of sequences speeches with passionate power. that advance the plot while being As with many of Shakespeare’s best hysterically funny. The most memorable female creations, Portia is strong, brave moments happen in a subplot where and consistently the smartest person in several suitors, including the Prince of entertainment editor

the room. In addition, Lucas makes her immediately likeable and captivating. Mixing humor with grim hopelessness, “The Merchant of Venice” provides for a crowd-pleasing as well as thoughtprovoking evening. As directed by Noble,

the deeply layered performances from Anderson and Lucas make this lively interpretation a winner. Tickets and information about “The Merchant of Venice” can be found at theoldglobe.org.

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thursday, august 22, 2013

#studentdebt

Students need relief from debt crisis kenneth Leonard opinion editor

he end of summer is here and if you are reading this the odds are pretty good that you’re getting ready to begin another year of school at San Diego State, which is a good thing. Becoming more educated is always a good idea. Unfortunately, while the pursuit of higher education has historically been a smart investment, the price of a formal education in 2013 is unreasonably high, especially when one considers what happens after graduation. Whether you’re a continuing student or an incoming freshman, you may be aware of how the cost of tuition at SDSU has risen at a steady pace for a decade.

In 2003 it only cost $2,482 per year, compared to $6,766 for basic tuition and fees in 2013. If the cost of tuition had merely grown in accordance with overall inflation, I’d say we would have nothing to complain about. Generally speaking, goods and services get more expensive as the years go by, so some increases in the cost of an education are to be expected. Since 1985, the consumer price index (CPI), an economic indicator defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as “a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and

services,” has risen 115 percent. Again, is a reality then the current economic keeping this in mind, some increases in climate surrounding higher education tuition should be expected. should be generating widespread outrage. However, when we compare the overall The average college graduate in 2013 rate of inflation with the rate of inflation was saddled with nearly $30,000 in debt for college tuition in the U.S. it quickly and the national tab for student debt is becomes apparent that general inflation currently more than $1 trillion, which is not what’s driving up the cost of is more than $300 billion more than all education. If it were, the rise in tuition American credit card debt combined. costs would correlate to the rise in costs The federal government isn’t going to for other services, but this is not the provide any solutions to this problem case. Tuition costs in the U.S. have risen because it profits tremendously from nearly 500 percent since 1985, at a rate far the proliferation of federal student debt. outpacing the CPI. It’s up to universities to figure out how The reason for this meteoric rise is to lower or at least stabilize the cost of simple: Colleges have no incentive not higher education. The most obvious to consistently and way for them to do mercilessly raise so is to reduce costs. administrative So, prices costs. have gone up. It In 2010 the Student debt is at should come as no Goldwater surprise then that Institute released an all-time high student debt is at the results of a and 57 percent of an all-time high study conducted all students are and 57 percent of between 1993 and borrowing money all students are 2007 revealing the from the federal borrowing money bloated expansion government to pay from the federal of administrative government for staff at universities. tuition. This is a the purpose of According to the higher percentage covering tuition, study, student than ever before. which is a higher enrollment rose percentage than 14.5 percent ever before. and the number Senator Elizabeth of researchers Warren made a and professors statement last July saying, “Our college expanded 17.6 percent while the amount students already see that the system of full-time administrators per 100 is rigged against them. They watched students soared at a rate of more than 39 Wall Street bankers get bailed out while percent. Even worse, the rate of spending their parents lost jobs and struggled to on administration per student has risen hang on to their homes. They see special by more than 66 percent when adjusted subsidies for companies that ship jobs for inflation. By comparison, spending on overseas and exploit tax loopholes, actual instruction had only increased by while the investments in their future 39 percent as of 2010. and jobs at home disappear.” Senator Obviously, reducing administrative Warren raises an interesting point. We bloat is only one part of a complex live in a nation where corporations are problem that must be solved from several essentially financially rewarded for angles. The bottom line is universities exploitative and often illegal practices need to figure out ways to reduce costs while students are penalized for chasing by whatever means are available without the American dream. Make no mistake; compromising academic quality. It’s time the availability of an affordable education to stop sending recent college graduates is a cornerstone of the American dream. out into the workforce after stacking the If we live in a culture where opportunity deck against them financially.

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SPORTS

thursday, august 22, 2013

#aztecfanfest

Aztec Fan Fest attracts football devotees Matthew bain staff writer

After a seemingly endless off season, the pads are coming back on, college referees are working again, and the Green Line to Qualcomm Stadium will once again be packed like sardine cans on game day. It’s time to be with friends at Trujillo’s Taco Shop as we watch road games on the bigscreen TV. It’s time to be a part of the red and black chorus singing the fight song on Saturday evenings. It’s time to look in awe at the “We Are Aztecs” banner draped across Qualcomm. It’s time for Aztec football. It’s an exciting time of the year for Aztec football fans, and one could feel the excitement in this year’s Aztec Fan Fest at Qualcomm. Last Saturday, red and black-clad fans lined up to be a part of this year’s festivities. Those festivities included a myriad of fun sports activities, food trucks, an Aztec intra-squad scrimmage

and an opportunity to meet Aztec players buzz is the Aztecs roster. The team has a multitude of very high-caliber players after the action. Athletes from other San who are thrilling to watch on the field. Diego State sports, including volleyball, Sholan said he’s eager to see junior lacrosse, men’s golf, and men’s basketball running back Adam Muema on the field. came to support their fellow Aztec “(Muema) could win the Heisman athletes on Saturday. (Trophy) if he goes off,” When I wasn’t Sholan said. busy eating McGory shared delicious food Sholan’s excitement or watching the to see the quickscrimmage, I had footed running a blast walking back. around and “I want to see talking with all Adam Muema take kinds of Aztec off this summer,” fans. I met with -Thomas Sholan McGory said. John McGrory, a He believes devoted fan who’s junior quarterback been coming to Adam Dingwell is games since 1984. I going to “take command of (the team)” met Thomas Sholan and Rachel Naval, and thrive this year. two members of “The Show.” I also got Another reason this is such a big year to speak with many more fans and from for Aztec football is the challenging 2013 those conversations it’s clear that Aztec schedule. SDSU plays No. 2 Ohio State fans can’t wait to see SDSU back in action. and No. 25 Oregon State universities in One reason this season has so much

“(Muema) could win the Heisman (Trophy) if he goes off.”

weeks two and three and its conference schedule is not very forgiving. Fans can’t wait to see the Aztecs face Ohio State and watch the Aztecs on ESPN networks. One fan in particular, Todd Sickinger, can’t wait until Nov. 23, when SDSU plays the Boise State University Broncos at home. He said that this rivalry game could be very important to the result of the Aztecs season. However, there’s definitely another reason to be happy about the return of Aztec football: the return of “The Show.” As another Aztec fan put it, “The Show” is “one of (his) favorite parts about going to any Aztec event.” I can personally say that I’m thrilled to know I’ll be singing the fight song with a bunch of other screaming fans very soon. SDSU’s first game is Saturday, Aug. 31 against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers. This game is also the KGB Sky Show game. It’ll be the first look at the 2013 Aztec football team and a game that fans definitely don’t want to miss.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013

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Found: Forrester in the Outers to the max

“We’ve lost him, Forrester.” “Damn! All these weeks of security protocols and he hacks us in less than five minutes. What did he get?” “Schematics for virtual interfaces, off-site building blueprints and surveillance footage dated 13 years ago.” “Footage that no longer exists, conveniently. I’m assuming…?” The tech personnel looked up nervously. Forrester rubbed her temples. “All right guys do a reboot of the system and purge all pathways via the server he hacked us from. Please tell me we got a track on his location.” “A gateway terminal located in the 1600 blocks in the Outers, I believe Ma’am. “Christ people are hacking us from everywhere.” Forrester grabbed her coat and walked in to the frigid Baltimore winter. Accessing her car by thumb print and swinging into the seat, she programmed her destination. She sat back comfortably as she sped toward the Outers. Her favorite music, electronica, slowly began. Skyscrapers zoomed past her as masses of humans went about their days, unaware of how close they now were to technology. Some had even begun upgrading their bodies to keep up with the proliferation of tech and information. Forrester glanced at her own mobile. Ancient by most standards, but Source Point had refused to upgrade company lines. As she looked back up, the skyscrapers had disappeared, replaced by older buildings and bathed in a sepia tone. She had entered the Outers. The poor lived out here, as more and more technology entered into the cities, seemingly driving out those who couldn’t afford it. Upgrades and new patches happened daily, but the Outers still maintained their credo: “Ups (grade) and augs (ments) still don’t make food.” Her Onboard Transportation Tracking Ordinance beeped.

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“Destination reached, Miss Forrester. This location is on the police network’s not recommended list. Shall I call for assistance?” They were outside a large empty warehouse, surrounded by old fences and dying trees. “Relax O.T.T.O., I really doubt the shrubbery is going to mug me. Scan this location.” “Scan complete. Two life forms detected.” Unholstering her hand Taser, she slowly approached the door. Swinging her light into the warehouse, she began a systematic search of the building. The warehouse was dark and smelled musty. Its vast expanses were rigged with some type of electrical gear. She followed the wires only to find an empty output. Various components were strewn everywhere, but nothing significant. Oil leaks on the ground confirmed what she had suspected. “He was here O.T.T.O., but not anymore.” Kicking a lamp stand, she expressed her displeasure. “Shall I inform Source Point HQ?” “No, that will just upset them for no good reason. Whoever this guy was, he was good.” Guiding the light across the room, she found the main virtual drive. The device allowed cyber interfaces via the virtual gloves she had trained with for years, lay before her, its compartments mostly stripped of all valuable resources. The hacker had gone to ground. With these components, however, she was almost certain he would strike again. It was that hope that drove her. Nudging the parts with her shoes she whispered: “You and me buddy…we’re going to see each other real soon. I promise that. And next time, you won’t be so quick that I can’t find you.” A noise like an achy metal joint groaned. Her instincts kicked in and she swung the light and Taser on the source of the sound, taking precise aim at whomever the noise belonged to. Two pairs of eyes, small and bewildered

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stared back at her, 5 feet away. Her finger eased up on the trigger as she lowered her weapon. She crouched and held out her hand and spoke softly. “Hey, come here.” The two bodies attached to the eyes slowly approached her, cautiously gauging her movements. Two small children in extremely worn clothing emerged carrying bags. “Who was here before you?” Forrester asked slowly. The older one, a girl, shook her head. “What are you doing here?” The children pointed to a large billboard, old and decaying. It read: “WE SALVAGE: Taking your metal and making our future!” As she glanced back, the children continued staring at her. “How peculiar,” she thought. The girl turned to her younger brother and gestured with her hands, he responded with more signing. As the girl pushed her hair back, Forrester caught a view of an ear-piece hearing aid. An older Source Point model to be sure, but too old to have been custom-made. The girl was deaf. And the boy had probably never been taught how to speak, and so they communicated like this. What was the point of technology at the fingertips if it can’t fix these simple problems? She fumed. With a snap, the girl got her brother’s attention and the two sprinted past her into the streets, their bags full of salvage flapping against their chests. “Did you find what you were looking for Ms. Forrester?” “No, O.T.T.O., but I found something else.” She hit the mute button on O.T.T.O’s panel. She didn’t want to have to listen to his cold automated voice right now. She sat in her car and stared at the running children as they slowly escaped her view. “I found a world without hope.”

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1 Diana’s companion 5 Off-the-wall play 10 “... baked in __” 14 An awfully long time 15 Meter reading 16 Without 17 Glowing sugar cube? 20 Electrical pioneer whose last known U.S. patent was for a helicopter-plane 21 A soprano one has short strings 22 Team competition 23 Ant who sings 25 Some film-book relationships 26 Campaign to raise mailing fees? 31 Forearm bones

32 Cyclotron bits 33 Convenience store convenience 36 Clinches 37 Polynesian porch 39 Tennis coups 40 Cow or sow 41 Tax that funds Soc. Sec. 42 More patrician 44 Easy strikeout victim? 46 Field of plants? 49 Regarding 50 Somewhat inclined 51 Outback runner 53 Goof 57 Wedding song for Ivana or Marla? 60 Mall map word 61 Discourage 62 Cheeseboard choice 63 While lead-in

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thefuture Today’s Birthday (8/22/13) - Today’s Virgo Sun illuminates practical details for clarity and ease this month. Focus on career and fun projects this year. Social activity widens your network, building consensus and growing community roots. Take on new leadership. Monitor financial goals closely to meet them, and fact-check important decisions. Embrace romance. HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) - Today

is a 6 - Traveling isn’t as easy now but may still be worth it. The challenges you uncover make great stories. Organize your workplace this month, and focus more on details, with the Sun entering Virgo.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - A superior’s fabulous dream is part of the picture. You’ve achieved a lot more than you like to give yourself credit for. Speak up. Tie up loose ends, and while you’re at it, accept a bonus.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Your focus shifts to domestic matters this month. Consider working from home, and manage multiple projects. Find a balance, so you can’t tell whether you’re working or playing. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is

an 8 - Find a bargain for your home. You’re getting more curious, and there is a lot more work coming in than expected. You have laser beam concentration this month. Write, produce and record. You’re learning fast.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Work success boosts your self-esteem to the next level. Use what you’ve kept hidden. For the next month, you’ll find ways to make money. Listen and learn. Check out the backstory. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - You win! You have the advantage this month, with the Sun in your sign. Come to a new understanding. Get the best quality. You’re the star this month. Find more energy with exercise.

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1 Bonkers 2 People-watch inappropriately 3 __ ex machina 4 Cuts off 5 Stick for breaking, at times 6 Take for granted 7 Rooftop accessory 8 Decorative molding 9 “Eight __ Out”: 1988 baseball movie 10 In the arms of Morpheus 11 Eighth-century pope 12 Jude Law’s “Cold Mountain” role 13 July awards show, with “the” 18 Speed demon’s undoing 19 Cuts back 24 Gymnast’s asset 25 Open D and open G, for guitars 26 Frat letters 27 Smart remark? 28 Barrie buccaneer 29 Old Testament peak 30 __ fault 33 Scopes Trial gp. 34 Swarm 35 Auto ad no. 38 Tread the boards 39 Couldn’t stomach 41 Slice competitor 43 Santa’s reindeer, e.g. 44 Balanchine’s field 45 Vertigo symptom 46 Get clean 47 Survey choice 48 Levels 51 Observer 52 Itty-bitty bug 54 Uncivil 55 Sultanate whose flag features two swords and a dagger 56 Tach nos. 58 Banned pesticide 59 Works in a gallery

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Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 Use something you’ve been saving. Friends offer good advice. Finish up old business this month and clean house. Enjoy private time for organization and plotting. Pamper yourself. You gain in popularity.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Group efforts produce optimistic findings. Your team needs you this month. You’re more involved with the public. Arrange the setting carefully. The best things in life are free. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

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- Today is a 6 - Your score is rising. This month is about perfection, and there will be a test. Use what you’ve learned so far. Stick to your plan. Take an optimistic stance, and give it your best shot. Clean up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Today is a 7 - Repay a nice favor. This month is good for travel or launching projects. Confer with your team. Start planning an adventure. Handle all the logistical details and dive into the culture. Enjoy yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 9 - Don’t worry. It’s easier to track details this month so get organized. Get farther than expected with getting affairs in order. If you don’t have the right tools, find someone who does. This allows money to flow.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 9 - You have plenty. Develop new partnerships. Encourage assistance. Your love is getting stronger. Inspire team players with a brilliant possibility, and allow them room to contribute.