The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 85

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Vol. 95, Issue 85

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Walkout and rally held today R E E M NO U R S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

CUTTING HAIR Students are cutting off 10 inches of hair for Locks of Love cause to help kids with cancer. page 3

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OUT ON TOP The SDSU men’s basketball routed Colorado State last night in Kelvin Davis’ final home game. page 7

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OSCARS Find out who’s nominated for a golden statue at this Sunday’s Academy Awards. page 9

TODAY @ SDSU Prom Dress Drive Student Life and Leadership Office Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. will be collecting prom dresses for Hoover High School and Goodwill until April 30.

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San Diego State is one of many college campuses across California participating in a statewide “Day of Action” today, where students, faculty and workers will simultaneously hold demonstrations in defense of public education.

The March Forth Committee at SDSU — which was created to plan and organize efforts for today — is calling students and faculty to walk out of their classes at 11:30 a.m. to meet at the Arts and Letters building. Protesters will march to the Open Air Theatre and hold a rally there at noon.

“Students are experiencing rally fatigue, but this time it’s different, it’s a statewide action,” March Forth Committee member Crystal Sudano said. “We’re asking them (faculty) to walk with us, not just support us. It has to be uniformity; it has to be solidarity.”

Sudano said the committee has spoken with many faculty members who are supportive and will participate in the walkout. One of Sudano’s professors postponed a midterm because of the event, she said.

San Diego-area college students and faculty will meet at 3 p.m. in Balboa Park to collectively march to the governor’s office in downtown San Diego. Many SDSU students are planning to board the trolley to Balboa Park around 2 p.m. Sudano said she spoke with the Metropolitan Transit System in order to provide more trolley cars today.

This is the first event coordinated across all three systems of California public higher education and some students are expecting it to gain a lot of momentum.

Another member of the March Forth Committee, Sean Arseo, said he’s participating in this movement because there is a need for raising political awareness.

“This is not what college is supposed to be about, worrying whether or not we can afford it,” Arseo said. “If we’re going to affect change, it’s going to come from us. We can’t wait

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for anyone else.”

He said students should take this issue seriously and understand that the education issue is connected to a broader problem.

“As much as this is an education deal, it’s more connected to the rest of the world,” Arseo said. “Rally with us if you’re a student or a faculty member or a worker … understand that this affects you. It goes beyond you being a student. Even when you’re done the situation is going to get worse.”

Political science professor Emanuele Saccarelli, who will be speaking at the rally, said the political consciousness of students is growing and so is the movement.

“It’s a sign that students are not simply willing to accept the rationale and the ideas put forth in Sacramento and Washington about the nature and the root of our problems here,” Saccarelli said. “And that they’re looking for different ways to solve their own problems.”

He said the problem facing students and workers today and for decades past is that they don’t have their own political form of representation.

“I would like to hope that this March 4 will be a step in that direction to realize the need for the political independence of working people,” Saccarelli said.

He added that students, teachers and parents should have a democratic voice in the operation of educational institutions because they’re the population directly affected by it, which is one of the demands raised by sections of the movement.

Along with students, faculty and staff are also suffering the consequences of ongoing budget cuts.

Mandatory furlough days, a 10 percent salary cut and unfilled positions have left many employees feeling insecure. Saccarelli and members of the March Forth Committee said they were surprised that many faculty members weren’t aware of today’s event, saying the California Faculty Association did not start informing SDSU faculty effectively until pressured from the committee.

The statewide CFA encourages faculty members to participate in today’s activities as long as they are not teaching during the time of the walkout and “their participation does not interfere with faculty members’ contractual obligations,” according to San Diego CFA Chapter President Charles Toombs.

“We (faculty) have to teach our classes,” Toombs said. “We can’t all in mass decide to walk out because that would violate the contract.”

Toombs said he supports the students’ activism, but CFA cannot fully support the faculty walkouts from a

contractual point of view.

The CFA will be holding a “Vent at the Tent” at 11:30 a.m. in Aztec Center to collect video testimonials from students.

Toombs said the CFA executive board decided that a “Vent at the Tent” would be an appropriate action for the event because it has proved to be effective in the past, but others disagree.

Sudano said this situation is frustrating because the CFA resolution, which was approved by the CFA Board of Directors in December, states they’re supposed “to hold large on-campus actions that are effective, strategic and highly visible.” A “Vent at the Tent” is not an “action” and it’s not “large,” Sudano said.

Saccarelli agreed with her.

“Many students I’ve talked to have already moved far beyond venting at the tent,” he said. “And if these people think that they will be able to contain the expectations and aspirations of the students by videotaping their resentment and sending it to Sacramento, they’re in for a surprise.”

All levels of education are participating in the day’s events, from prekindergarten to high schools, campuses in the California State University system, the University of California system, the California Community Colleges system and adult education.

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Universities are asking students to share their thoughts about health services in a nationwide survey this month.

San Diego State randomly selected 4,000 students to take part in the Healthy Minds Study, which began on Feb. 22. Students were given an invitation via e-mail to take an online survey that would give researchers further insight into what issues are affecting students and their well-being.

HMS is an annual study coordinated by the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the multidisciplinary University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center and the Center for Student Studies in Ann Arbor, Mich. The cost of the study is $2,250.

According to the HMS Web site, the purpose of the study is to estimate the prevalence of depression, anxiety and eating disorders on col-

lege campuses. The study also examines the rates of medical use and therapy for mental health.

Researchers plan to develop strategies to improve the emotional health of students at SDSU and other colleges after gathering the data.

“It’s important for our campus in order to see what the needs of the students are,” Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Dr. Sandy Jorgensen-Funk said.

According to Jorgensen-Funk, about 600 students have taken the survey so far. Students who have not participated will receive an e-mail reminder on March 4 and 9. The study will end shortly after.

Jorgensen-Funk said she hopes more students will participate before the study ends because the results will help SDSU improve the services offered on campus.

The 138 questions take participants an average of 15 minutes to complete, according to JorgensenFunk. There are different types of questions that measure different factors including demographics, mental

health status, health-related behaviors, attitudes toward mental health treatment and academic environment. SDSU has added an additional 10 questions that are tailored for its students.

After the data is compiled into percentages, student information is erased in order to ensure confidentiality.

“Students don’t have to be concerned about people knowing their responses,” Jorgensen-Funk said.

“We need to have that confidentiality, so they can respond accurately.”

In the U.S., three out of four lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by the time an individual is 24 years old, according to the HMS Web site.

The new pressures experienced in college are capable of uncovering dormant mental illnesses and making existing ones worse. The HMS aims to discover the breakdown of mental illnesses at each school.

According to Jorgensen-Funk, SDSU is expecting the survey results in the late spring or early summer.

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Locks of Love lends scissors to students People encouraged to donate 10 inches of hair for a good cause NICOLE C ALLA S F E AT U R E S E D I T O R

Imagine chopping off 10 inches of hair. All the years spent styling, coloring or growing it out — gone. For women, cutting off their hair may make them feel as though they lost a sense of femininity, and many people feel as though they need their hair to complete their individuality. But when contemplating whether or not to cut off inches of hair, they are calmed by the thought that it will one day grow back.

For children with alopecia areata, a disease that causes permanent hair loss, they don’t have that option.

Those with alopecia areata rely on nonprofit organizations such as Locks of Love to provide wigs from hair donations. Locks of Love has provided children from all across the U.S. and Canada who suffer from long-term hair loss with hairpieces for years — now they are looking for donors at San Diego State.

Current SDSU student, David Torres Barba, and recent graduate Folu Ani have adopted the mission and logo of Locks of Love to promote students to donate their hair. But for Torres Barba, Locks of Love has become an especially important part of his life.

About three years ago, Torres Barba’s close friend passed away from cancer in his mid-20s. Knowing the challenges cancer brings to patients enduring chemotherapy, Torres Barba’s friend donated his hair to an organization that could take his goal to a level he wasn’t capable of on his own. By donating his hair to Locks of Love, he wanted to give a child confidence and the strength to live a happier life despite their illness. A few months after donating his hair and losing his battle with cancer, Torres Barba was inspired to spread the message in his friend’s name and grow out his own hair.

“It’s a good feeling,” Torres Barba said.

“At first I wanted to donate my hair and not

make a big deal about it, but I realized that by letting friends and others know of the need that exists for hair donations, I could probably encourage others to do the same.”

Since Feb. 15, both of these pre-medical students have worked closely with student organizations and friends to spread the word about the promotion.

They have gotten 10 to 15 donors so far, according to Torres Barba.

“The reason to start promoting the donations on campus was to try to benefit from the helpful attitude that most students at SDSU have,” Torres Barba said. “People might not have time to donate because they are involved in classes, and they might not have money to give out because, in a way, we are all poor college students. But hair is something you are going to grow. So why not donate it once in a while?”

While the minimum hair donation is 10 inches, Torres Barba said Locks of Love would accept a smaller contribution of hair if students are resistant to give the full amount. Donations are accepted for most hair types, including permed and colored, but not bleached. To make donations easy and convenient, Fantastic Sams near campus is willing to cut students’ hair for free if it is for the Locks of Love cause. Biology senior Crystal Nguyen recently donated 10 inches of her hair, despite her fear of parting with it.

“At first, when my hairstylist started to cut my hair, I was a little shaky, and she could tell,” Nguyen said. “All I said to myself as she cut my hair was ... this is for a good cause.”

She said that she had always wanted to donate her hair, and when she received the e-mail from Ani and Torres Barba, she knew she wanted to contribute.

“When I gave my hair to Folu (Ani), I knew I did a good thing. I would totally do it again,” Nguyen said.

The promotion on campus is ending March 15, but students interested in donating their hair can still make a hair and monetary contribution directly to Locks of Love.

For more information about donating hair and to learn more about the cause, contact Torres Barba at dtorres@sciences.sdsu.edu or Ani at foluco05@yahoo.com.

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David Torres Barba, Folu Ani and student organizations are bringing Locks of Love to campus until March 15.

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Students seek solid loan payment alternatives M AT T D O R A N CONTRIBUTOR

For those who will soon graduate, the real world is an impending dark cloud looming on the horizon. Not only will it block out the sun of sleeping in late and beer pong, it will also be raining student loan bills.

Students who have secured future employment can relax. But for most, job prospects are a serious concern, complicated by imminent student loan payments. The traditional path of finding a “9-to-5” job and slowly paying back student loans is an option, but there are alternatives to reducing the amount owed and decrease the burden for recent graduates.

Loan forgiveness and repayment programs There are two options: student loan forgiveness programs and student loan repayment programs. Forgiveness programs offer graduates the opportunity to have federal Stafford or Perkins loans erased. Under certain circumstances, the federal government cancels all or part of a student’s loan in exchange for a term of service. This option can apply to those directly working for the government or with a private employer in the public service sector. Once employed, graduates can ask if they qualify.

Repayment programs offer funds that can be used toward any kind of loan. Within these programs, graduates can either receive funds as part of their paycheck to pay back their loan or their employer can make payments directly to the lender. But just because an employer participates in a repayment program does not mean all employees are automatically enrolled. Employees are chosen at the discretion of the employer.

There are hundreds of forgiveness and repayment programs available to recent graduates, and many times, specific fields will have directories of them.

For teachers and educators There are and almost endless number of programs for teachers. For education majors and anyone interested in teaching, the American Federation of Teachers offers forgiveness and repayment programs. Students considering teaching can consult the federation’s Web site for a state-by-state directory of programs. Students who wish to teach in a designated low-income school district can have their Perkins loan canceled. Interested students can contact the district to find out about participating in the program.

There is also the Assumption Program of Loans for Education program in California, where students agree to teach in exchange for substantial loan forgiveness. All of these programs are aimed at helping young educators pay back their student loans so they can focus on teaching.

The Peace Corps and AmeriCorps For students who are interested in teaching and have a passion for traveling, the Peace Corps is an opportunity to combine both and forgive student loans in the process. The Peace Corps offers a variety of vocations, not

only teaching, for its volunteers to pursue, including business development, information technology and food security.

Volunteering with the Peace Corps is an excellent way to add something unique to a résumé, as well as travel and experience a new culture while decreasing student debt.

If students don’t want to cross international borders with the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps offers something closer to home, or at least on U.S. soil. AmeriCorps volunteers perform many of the same duties as Peace Corps volunteers, but strictly in the service of fellow Americans. AmeriCorps was integral in the rebuilding of New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico area post-Hurricane Katrina, and volunteers can choose to work in disaster relief areas. AmeriCorps has different programs such as Volunteers in Service To America and National Civilian Community Corps within the organization that cater to different career paths, and all offer student loan forgiveness.

The National Guard For those looking for a more intense, physically demanding experience, the Army National Guard offers significant loan forgiveness for students who enlist. According to the National Guard’s Web site, students can receive as much as $65,000 for their service. Because this is only the National Guard and not full-time active service, graduates may also have a full-time job in addition to their obligation to the National Guard. State National Guard systems also offer to forgive loans. The California National Guard offers 100 percent repayment and is currently accepting applications from all undergraduate levels.

For nurses and health care workers Joining the armed forces may be too extreme for some. Pacifistic students interested in service and pursuing a career in the health sector can consider the National Health Service Corps, which offers as salary of nearly $50,000 in repayment funds in exchange for two years of service according to its Web site. Similarly, the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program offers nearly 60 percent of loan repayment for two years of service.

California residents interested in health care can contact the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development at www.oshpd.ca.gov to learn about what other programs may be available.

Of course, there’s a catch, of sorts.

Repayment programs, not forgiveness, can be considered income by the Internal Revenue Service and subject to income tax, though this is not always the case, because many of these programs are considered taxexempt. The benefits of decreasing a loan expediently far outweigh paying a comparable pittance in income tax.

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides students with a plethora of information for obtaining funding for college. Unfortunately, the office does not provide much support for recent graduates looking for alternative means to repay student loans. To learn about different loan forgiveness and repayment options, visit www.finaid.org.

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New ways to walk with unique athletic sneakers Fitness footwear aids weight loss and promotes healthy lifestyle A U R E L I A A C Q UA T I S TA F F W R I T E R

For many students, starting a workout regimen for Spring Break raises the question of which shoes, or no shoes, to wear. This decision should be based on personal comfort, intensity of the workout and which type guarantees the least injuries and joint problems. The main goal of increased exercise is to gain muscle and improve body health, — so finding the right footwear is essential. Between Five Finger shoes, going barefoot, Skechers Shape-Ups and the average running shoe, finding the right shoe will help determine what option is best for feet and overall health.

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Five Fingers, Skecher Shape-Ups, Nike, Rhebok and New Balance all specialize in athletic shoes. Skecher Shape-Ups resemble Masai Barefoot Technology shoes where they adjust to posture and aid in weight loss.

Many people think running barefoot is associated with a greater chance of injury and joint problems, but the recent invention of Five Finger shoes has changed some minds. Many people would agree that running barefoot on the beach is comfortable and does not cause injuries, but running on concrete raises concern. Dr. Nicholas S. Romanov, two time Olympian coach, has had more than 30 years of experience with fitness and describes the surprising benefits of exercising barefoot for Pose Tech. He explains that body weight is placed more precisely on the foot when there is an absence of shoes and helps develop muscles in the feet and related areas of the hips and legs. Five Finger shoes, on the other hand, have presented a new alternative to running barefoot with possible benefits.

Five Finger shoes are produced by Vibram and sold through Recreational Equipment Inc. and other retailers. This substitute provides minimal protection to the foot and gives some of the same benefits, making the runner feel as though they are not wearing shoes. The retail price for Five Finger shoes ranges from $75 to $125 at REI locations.

Sneakers vs. Skecher Many fitness enthusiasts, athletes or otherwise, have heard of the major name brands of running shoes such as Nike, Rhebok and New Balance. Recently, Skecher added its name to the mix with their model Shape-Ups, which resemble Masai Barefoot Technology shoes. This style of shoe is meant to adjust posture, assist in reducing joint pain and increase weight loss. Many experts have noted that Shape-Ups prevent injuries and reduce stress on one’s hips and knee joints, but some may question whether the benefits outweigh the cost compared to other name-brand prices. Purchasing through Skechers, Shape-Ups range from $110 to $120.

However, they can increase muscle strength and definition and help posture and perfect one’s running style.

The main goal of increased exercise is to gain muscle and improve body health, and finding the right footwear is essential ... the right shoe will help determine what option is best for one’s feet and overall health.

Journalism freshman Erin Shintaku frequently wears her pair of Shape-Ups and agrees the idea of the shoe works and claims that it has improved her balance while she walks.

“If you have the money, they are worth the cost,” Shintaku said. “Even if the results are minimal, because they are also very comfortable.” However, these shoes are not made for working out. They are intended to aid fitness goals by wearing them for day-to-day activities. Skechers Shape-Ups serve to prepare the body for more vigorous workouts by strengthening muscles and improving stability. If a person has suffered joint and muscle injuries because of past fitness exercise, wearing Shape-Ups could be a valuable purchase to restore muscles prior to working out again.

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He didn’t play his best game of the season and he certainly didn’t fill out the stat sheet like he would have wanted, but senior guard Kelvin Davis went out on a high note last night at Viejas Arena.

The San Diego State men’s basketball team pummeled Colorado State, 68-55, and picked up its 21st victory of the season, sending Davis home with a win on Senior Night.

“It was really great just to play in my last Senior Night because last year I didn’t play in it,” said Davis, SDSU’s lone senior. “I just went out there and had a great night and had fun with my teammates and we got the victory, most importantly.”

Davis, who received a sixth year of eligibility in the offseason, scored eight points on 3-of-12 shooting and pulled down two rebounds. He played 25 minutes and received a standing ovation from the 8,043 in attendance when he was honored before the game.

“Kelvin has been such a really, really wonderful representative of San Diego State,” head coach Steve Fisher said. “It was good to see him bounce out there with some energy and be able to do what he loves to do.”

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The San Diego State softball team has a statement game on its hands today. SDSU (8-8) is slated to take on UTEP at 7 p.m. at the SDSU Softball Stadium.

The game isn’t important because of the opponent, though. The game marks the first time since the first game this season when the Aztecs have the chance to drop below .500.

“We’ve been so close in our games,” head coach Kathy Van Wyk said. “We just haven’t had luck on our side and that has made a difference. We just need one thing to go our way and we’ll get off this slide.”

SDSU is coming off a weekend at the Cathedral City Classic where it dropped games to No. 12 Oklahoma, Baylor, No. 24 Texas A&M and No. 13 California, and in the last two games the Aztecs only came up one run short in each.

In its last six games, SDSU has lost five of them and is looking to get off on the right foot at the San Diego Classic.

“We are keeping our heads up and looking past our last few games,” Van Wyk said.

“There is no reason to harp on close games, we just are going to learn and practice to fix the mistakes we made in them.”

The game against the Miners kicks off a gauntlet of home games for the Aztecs as they are scheduled to play seven games in six days, including games against No. 22

Fresno State and No. 5 UCLA. “We have lots of tough competition coming up and all the experience we got from keeping up with the tough, ranked competition will help,” Van Wyk said. “We just need to take it one game at a time and know we can win any game.”

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WHERE: SDSU Softball Stadium WHY TO WATCH: The Aztecs will try to keep their record above .500 tonight against the Miners.

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A freshman and a junior ended up stealing the show on Senior Night, as junior guard D.J. Gay scored a team-high 16 points and freshman forward Kawhi Leonard notched another double-double. Leonard recorded 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Gay played lock down defense and didn’t allow Rams’ star freshman guard Dorian Green to score all night. “(Gay) took a very good freshman in Green and made him look like a freshman,” Fisher said. “Overall, I was proud of our effort and pleased that we were able to finish the regular season 14-1 at home.”

The Aztecs’ win was capped off with about a minute remaining when team manager Ben Kneller entered the game. With sophomore guard Tyrone Shelley out with a thumb injury, Fisher dressed Kneller, giving the team some depth. Kneller played a minute, shot two free throws and made one of them to the delight of every fan in attendance.

“It was really nice,” Fisher said of dressing Kneller. “I told our players at our shoot-around that he was going to dress. D.J. (Gay) made a point to say, ‘You take it out, I’ll throw it back and they’ll foul you.’ I was just pleased that he didn’t go 0-for-2 (from the foul line).”

SDSU will finish its regular season on the road at 7 p.m. MT on Saturday when it takes on Air Force.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The San Diego State women’s basketball team defeated Colorado State on the road last night, 73-54, to improve its record to 17-10 (9-6 in Mountain West Conference play). SDSU will say goodbye to seniors Jené Morris, Quenese Davis and Kim Spinardi in its final home game at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Viejas Arena.

BASEBALL Tonight, the SDSU baseball team will face off against Kentucky at 6 p.m. at Tony Gwynn Stadium. The Aztecs will look to improve on an early 3-6 record. SDSU’s ace Addison Reed is the projected starting pitcher.

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ACADEMY AWARDS 2010 BALLOT So you think you know who will win this year’s Oscars? Predict your winner and then find out who the real victors are during the 82nd Annual Academy Awards this Sunday, hosted by Dean Martin and Alec Baldwin.

Best Picture: Avatar The Blind Side District 9 An Education The Hurt Locker

Best Documentary Short: China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province The Last Campaign of Governor Booth Gardner The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant Music by Prudence Rabbit á la Berlin

Inglourious Basterds Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire

Best Documentary Feature:

A Serious Man

James Cameron - Avatar Kathryn Bigelow - The Hurt Locker Quentin Tarantino - Inglourious Basterds Jason Reitman - Up in the Air Lee Daniels - Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire

Best Animated Short Film: French Roast

Up

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Up in the Air

The Cove Food, Inc.

Best Actor:

Director:

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte) Logorama A Matter of Loaf and Death

Which Way Home Jeff Bridges - Crazy Heart George Clooney - Up in the Air

Best Animated Feature:

Colin Firth - A Single Man Morgan Freeman - Invictus Jeremy Renner - The Hurt Locker

Coraline Fantastic Mr. Fox The Princess and the Frog

Best Supporting Actor:

The Secret of Kells Up

Matt Damon - Invictus

Best Original Song: “Almost There,” music and lyrics by Randy Newman - The Princess and the Frog “Down in New Orleans,” music and lyrics by Randy Newman - The Princess and the Frog “Loin de Paname,” music by Reinhardt Wagner, lyrics by Frank Thomas - Paris 36 “Take It All,” music and lyrics by Maury Yeston - Nine “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart),” music and lyrics by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett - Crazy Heart

Woody Harrelson - The Messenger Christopher Plummer - The Last Station Stanley Tucci - The Lovely Bones Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds

Best Live Action Short film: The Door Instead of Abracadabra Kavi

Best Actress: Sandra Bullock - The Blind Side Helen Mirren - The Last Station Carey Mulligan - An Education Gabourey Sidibe - Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire Meryl Streep - Julie & Julia

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Mo’Nique - Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire

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Avatar

The Hurt Locker

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Inglourious Basterds

Nine

The White Ribbon

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Mark Boal - The Hurt Locker

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Penelope Cruz - Nine Maggie Gyllenhaal - Crazy Heart

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Coco Before Chanel

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Rocker proves he’s still ‘Bad to the Bone’

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George Thorogood, originally from Delaware, released 16 studio albums spanning from 1974’s “Better Than the Rest” to 2009’s “Dirty Dozen.” Five of these have been certified “gold.” He is now 60 years old.

T I M D R AU T S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

Last weekend House of Blues brought some old time rock ’n’ roll to downtown San Diego, where George Thorogood & The Destroyers returned for the second time with opening act Surf Asylum. The crowd filed in around 8 p.m., when the show was scheduled to start, but patience wore thin as Surf Asylum did not take the stage until 8:30.

The three-man band performed half an hour of instrumental surfrock, with covers such as “White Wedding” and “Smoke on the Water,” and some original yet relatively generic sounding surf tunes.

At 9:30 p.m. Thorogood appeared on stage armed with one of his electric guitars, sporting his trademark headband and dark sunglasses. He was closely followed by his loyal band, known to fans as The Delaware Destroyers.

“How sweet it is!” Thorogood yelled as he opened his set with Chuck Berry’s “Hello Little Girl Goodbye,” throwing off his shades in the middle of the song. This was followed by his hit “Who Do You Love,” all before welcoming the crowd to this “Sunday night jamboree hootenanny.”

While Thorogood may be past his prime as a performer, it hardly shows. Having benefited from years of experience, he appeared to be fully in his element as an energetic

stage performer, shouting cheerinciting phrases such as “I love it!” and “Hot damn, here I am!” Now 60, his roughened voice only serves to enhance the outlaw persona created by his songs.

As a veteran rock band, George Thorogood & The Destroyers performed in unison, knowing exactly how to move during each song.

Thorogood’s guitar playing attracted ample attention, and so did Buddy Leach’s exquisite saxophone skills. Billy Blough’s distracting facial expressions while playing bass didn’t slip by unnoticed either.

Thorogood kept the crowd rolling with two more songs, followed by back-to-back crowd pleasers: “I Drink Alone” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.”

The band went backstage while Thorogood opened the blues riff to “One Bourbon.” The Destroyers then joined in for the chorus. After the obligatory “I take it some of you have heard this story before,” Thorogood transitioned into amusing adlibs about San Diego.

Six songs into his set list, Thorogood announced that it was time to start the show. He and The Destroyers went on to play “Born Lover” and “Howlin’ For My Baby” before jumping in to his claims to fame, “Bad To The Bone” and “Move It On Over,” during which Thorogood showed off his slide guitar skills, backed by duel LCD screens with a “big dog” playing guitar. At 10:35 p.m., the entire band left the stage for a short break.

The Destroyers followed Thorogood as he returned onstage with no guitar, only a microphone and black fedora, showing off his dance moves with his latest single “Tail Dragger.”

He concluded with “You Talk Too Much,” followed by an excellent encore of “Madison Blues.”

Thorogood then took a shot of a mysterious substance on stage and theatrically collapsed to the floor, thus receiving thunderous applause from the crowd.

Visit www.georgethorogood.com to learn more about George Thorogood & The Destroyers. As always, be sure to check out www.houseofblues.com for information on additional shows.

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Kudrow transcends from acting to producing

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Lisa Kudrow, known best for her role as Phoebe on the hit show “Friends,” now produces for NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?,” which is based on a British reality show.

H UI LING T H A M S TA F F W R I T E R

Every family has a history, but for some it’s a mystery.

In the upcoming series on NBC titled “Who Do You Think You Are?,” seven celebrities get the opportunity to journey through their family history and discover events and people that they never thought could be related to them.

The seven-episode series will include celebrities Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Broderick, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon and Spike Lee.

Recently, The Daily Aztec was able to talk with executive producers Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky.

The Daily Aztec: What prompted you to actually act on the impulse to find out about your roots, your past and how does that lead to being part of a TV show in which you’re also an executive producer?

Lisa Kudrow: Well, it happened a little backward for me I have to say.

I saw the show “Who Do You Think You Are?” when I was working in Ireland. It’s a British show, it’s been on for six or seven years.

And I fell in love with the show. I thought it was fantastic and want-

ed to know why we don’t get to have that in the U.S. And so that’s how I got involved with the show and I showed it to Dan (Bucatinsky) and Don Roos and we all loved the show so we got in touch with Alex Graham who created it and decided to partner with them on the U.S. version.

(took place) amongst other Jewish families and friends who talked about their families’ experience in the Holocaust I felt like, oh, well my family wasn’t in a concentration camp. And I just have this one story from what I thought was an unreliable source, my grandmother. So I decided my family — they got out.

DA : What do you hope viewers take away from watching it? Are you hoping that they’ll merely be moved and entertained or do you think that they’ll be inspired to trace their roots as well?

LK: Well yes, all of it and more.

Anyone who sees the show, I think, they’re impacted in different ways because it works on a lot of levels.

It’s inspirational and then it’s interesting — some of the details of history you didn’t know about that have a huge impact on a family line and it’s not just one of them. And also, yes, almost everyone who’s seen the show has tried to find out more about their family tree. They just log onto www.ancestry.com and immediately start looking things up.

Dan Bucatinsky: It’s also exciting, I think, to get inadvertent people who are interested in watching because they’re interested in the subject. The particular celebrities, some who’ve sort of been a fan or have been following for a long time and inadvertently — at least this is what happened when we watched the BBC version — you get sucked into the story that then makes you feel (like) a part of this sort of fabric of history. And it very soon becomes about something so much larger than the person you thought you were there to watch. So that’s one of our hopes as well, which is that it’s about something so much bigger.

DA : The group that you’ve chosen to focus on in these episodes is really a motley group, different in many different ways. Was the original intent to get different actors and performers from different worlds or did it just happen like that?

DB: That was definitely our intention. Obviously, we’re inspired by and following in the footsteps of the BBC version, of which we’re very fond, but they also sort of drew from news and entertainment and sports and music and we just wanted it to be a very high caliber of performers and people that we have a lot of — have many fans in a lot of different areas. But, again, because a show is really about (how) you dig, you scratch the surface of a person whom you believe you know who’s well-known and has won awards in whatever their field, you start to go back in time into something that we’re all a part of and personalize a story. And obviously the more we get to tap into different disciplines from entertainers to actors and television and film and sports and music and news, the better, and we certainly hope to continue in that vein.

DA : In one episode, Spike Lee was asked if he now knows who he is and he responded that he’s always known who he is but now he thinks he knows himself better. In what way do you know yourself better now that you’ve gone through this journey?

LK: I also knew that in some ways I was in denial for a long time. And I didn’t even admit it to the other producers that when conversations

DA : What was the oddest or most interesting fact that you stumbled upon when doing these with different celebrities?

LK: Well, no one was related to an animal so that’s out for outrageous.

There’s a moment of this kind of wish fulfillment in every one of them that’s — I’m going too far but it’s almost like supernatural to me.

You know? (For example,) Brooke Shields knows there’s an Italian aristocracy but wasn’t ever interested in that. She studies French and French literature. Oh, by the way, it turns out her origins are French and French royalty. That kind of

thing is just crazy to me.

DB: Yes, there’s something in every story where you can’t quite believe it.

DA : While the process of filming was going on, did any celebrities have any chance to step in and say if they preferred to share something or not, or was it just all up to you and the producers what to include in the final product?

DB: Certainly in the initial conversations that we have with every single one of them they are very, very collaborative about areas that they’re interested in, things they’ve always wondered about and people they may not want to tap in to.

There comes a point in our cutting process and we (remember that) Alex (Graham) set the bar with this in his show on the BBC where a cut of every film goes to the performer and we have an opportunity to hear from them.

LK: Yes, but we had no notes really.

Everyone was pretty pleased with their episode so that’s great, that’s the goal also. That’s one of the goals aside from having audiences enjoy it.

DA : Some people say that history is about the regular people, the day-today people. Is that an element in your show?

LK: Well, yes, because while the person who’s taking the audience on this journey is well-known, their great-great-great-grandfather was not famous.

DB: Most of their parents weren’t even. I mean, we go back one parent and they’re regular folks.

LK: Right; that’s right. But the people that we’re focusing on in these stories are ordinary people. Alex Graham says when someone says ‘Aren’t you just going to do ordinary people?’ that we did do ordinary people. Their decedents — they turned out to be famous.

To find out how these celebrities’ journeys unfold, be sure to watch the premiere of the series, which stars Parker at 8 p.m. this Friday on NBC.

LIVE AND DANGEROUS

Genres are fused with ‘hip’ swaying music K A R I L UU

bridged the gap of country and classic rock.

S TA F F W R I T E R

The Belly Up Tavern was packed last Saturday night in an evening rooted in sounds of classic rock, mixed with a touch of indie. The crowd yearned to see The Mother Hips sing its soulful tunes, and the band did not disappoint.

Music genres fused and crossed with each band that played that night. Opening acts Billy Midnight and Or, the Whale were delightful; however, they paled in comparison to The Mother Hips, whose powerful sound dominated the night.

The Bay Area-based Mother Hips rocked the house, with gravelly vocals and guitar skills that matched The Eagles and occasionally The Beach Boys. Many of the patrons closer to the stage were original fans who had been listening to The Mother Hips since their college days in the ‘90s.

When the lighting dimmed pink and purple and each audience member had a cold beer in hand, The Mother Hips’ songs such as “White Falcon Fuzz,” “Magazine” and “Whiskey On a Southbound”

The Bay Areabased Mother Hips rocked the house with gravelly vocals and guitar skills that matched...

For nearly 18 years and seven albums, The Mother Hips has been led by co-founders Tim Bluhm (vocals, guitar) and Greg Loiacono (guitar, vocals) perfecting their craft with a loyal fan base that it attributes its success to. With lyrics full of tales of traveling, long nights and inward reflections, the songs have an airy feel that almost belongs to a 1970s soundtrack.

San Diego-based band Billy Midnight kicked off the night with its indie rock sounds, occasionally crossing paths with Southern twangs

and playful classic rock songs such as “Fireflies.” The unrestrained energy of the band was evident, but most of Billy Midnight’s songs were mediocre in comparison to the bands that followed. However, the usage of heavy drumming and even a harmonica in some of its songs earns it kudos for creativity.

It is rare to see a band with more than four members, but Or, the Whale has bent the rules with seven members. Think of a modern version of The Mamas and the Papas — that’s Or, the Whale. Its folksy sound and syrupy vocals are reminiscent of a sleepy, relaxing afternoon. The members’ enthusiastic movements were enticing to watch, yet with so many members, the stage almost seemed busy and congested. The songs switched between having a male and female vocalist, which gave a soothing change of pace.

Overall, the evening was a perfect night to grab a cold draft and enjoy the tunes, packed with nonstop classic rocks that transcended multiple genres.

For more information on The Mother Hips, visit www.motherhips.com.

Jeff Lewis / Staff Photographer

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Link and Zelda team up for new ‘Legend’

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“Spirit Tracks” is the first of 15 different “Zelda” game versions to team Link with Princess Zelda.

Normally Link’s goal is to rescue her. It is rumored that a new “Zelda” game will be released this year.

K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R

Ask an old school Nintendo gamer what the best video game characters ever created are, and he or she would include Mario, Donkey Kong and Link from “The Legend of Zelda” series in their list. Each character’s timeless story line is full of adventure and zest, so gamers are always guaranteed a few days of nonstop eager gaming to complete the designated quest. Link doesn’t fail in keeping users’ excitement for his latest adventure for the Nintendo DS, “The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.”

For the first time in the 24-year history of “The Legend of Zelda” series, Princess Zelda is leaving the villainous clutches of the underworld behind and joining the adventure with Link, according to Game Ranking.

The story line is unusual as it starts out with aspiring engineer Link visiting Zelda to become a full engineer. Instead, Chancellor Cole attacks Zelda and possesses her body to become a leader of the town Hyrule. Meanwhile, Cole has caused the Spirit Tracks to disappear all across Hyrule, which could release a demon chained down by the tracks. Now, it is up to Link and Zelda’s spirit to make things right.

The dynamic duo of Link and Zelda presents multiple new story line details for die-hard Zelda fans to enjoy, including a closer look at Princess Zelda herself.

Zelda directly impacts game play like never before, as her spirit can take control of hulking suits of armor known as Phantoms, allowing the player to direct both Link and these new allies as they battle enemies, solve puzzles and uncover secrets, according to www.gameranking.com. She can be annoy-

ing and whiny at times, but Zelda definitely grows on the user and becomes a valuable commodity in the game.

Everything is controlled by the Nintendo DS stylus pen and it’s a great upgrade from the typical A and B buttons.

Players can hold the stylus in place and Link runs in that direction. The closer the pen is to Link, the slower he moves. Tap the screen twice for a roll. Tap an enemy to attack it, or attack manually by slicing in front of Link. Simple and functional, which makes it really enjoyable for users.

The makers even employ the use of the built-in microphone on the Nintendo DS. Gamers use it to play a flute, open secret passageways or awaken spiritual beings.

Another great feature of the game is the multitude of areas where Link can gain lives in case he loses a heart in action. Even when battling big bosses, there are always about five pots ready to be smashed containing a life to be accessed.

The only nuisance about this game is riding Link’s train: It can be boring when players take the wrong route and have to start back at the beginning. Additionally, the game doesn’t give the user enough direction about where Link and Zelda are supposed to go and what to do, which can cause the gamer to aimlessly search random areas, causing frustration and confusion.

Nonetheless, the game is full of enticing adventures and specialty features just for the Nintendo DS, making it a whole new game-playing experience.

Game: Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Distributed by: Nintendo Release Date: December 2009 Grade: A-

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Dollar signs are always classy

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o you may recall, as I presume these columns are a memorable focal point of everyone’s life, that last week I wrote about a topic near and dear to my heart: drunk texting. I mentioned that sending a text saying, “I don’t know what your middle name is” is a perfect first text.

That was a terrible mistake.

Not the advice itself, I’ll stand by that line until I die. But I definitely should not have written about it.

Upon reading that, every girl who has ever gotten the “I don’t know what your middle name is” text from me angrily replied with, “Oh, so I guess I’m just some random girl you drunk text.” Worse than that, every girl who hasn’t received that text demanded to know why they “aren’t special enough.”

And then of course there were the numerous texts I got in the following days from drunken, pseudo-clever friends asking for my middle name. That wouldn’t be too terrible if the majority of these people weren’t dudes. Seriously, guyto-guy drunk texting makes me more uncomfortable than the thought of the Packers drafting Tim Tebow.

But apparently I’m not the only person aware of the middle name thing. It’s been brought to my attention that it’s mentioned in the latest Ke$ha song. If you’ve never heard the song “Blah Blah Blah,” then you probably listen to good music, but there’s a line that goes, “So cut to the chase kid, ‘cause I know you don’t care what my middle name is. I wanna be naked and you’re wasted.” That’s just awful. I expect classier lyrics from someone who spells their name with a dollar sign.

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Anyway, this column isn’t about terrible music. (It couldn’t be; I haven’t even mentioned The Black Eyed Peas or 3OH!3 yet.) It’s about the wondrous city of Las Vegas and why you should be there next weekend.

It’s the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament and it’s pretty much the most fun you can have as a San Diego State student without winding up in a gutter outside Zura.

Let me break down what’s going to happen: Assuming the seedings remain what they are now, the Aztecs will play Utah on Wednesday, March 11 in the first round. Rooting against Utah is one of the most enjoyable experiences I can imagine. They have two players that look like they couldn’t be a day older than 13 and the majority of their team is made of unathletic white guys.

The Utes are basically Duke, only more annoying and totally incompetent in the game of basketball.

You want to be there for that.

In the probable event SDSU wins that game and goes to the semi-finals, it’ll more than likely play first-place New Mexico, which is currently ranked No. 10 in the country. That game is basically going to decide if the Aztecs go dancing this March.

New Mexico isn’t as easy to make fun of. Darington Hobson has the best shot of anyone in the MWC to make it to the NBA and they play in Albuquerque. Any city spelled with two q’s is all right in my book. Still, SDSU needs to win this game to seal up a NCAA Tournament bid.

If they get past the Lobos, the

Aztecs will take on either UNLV or BYU in the championship game. The Rebels are hosting, so you’ll want to try to out-obnoxious the home team. And if we play the Cougars — well there’s nothing I would love more than to write another column about our fans hurting its fans feelings.

It’s the most fun I’ve ever had as a sports writer.

As students, $50 will get you into all the important games at the Thomas & Mack Center, and even if we lose, it’s just as fun sticking around to heckle the other teams. So pile five-deep into someone’s car, split gas and get a cheap room just off the Strip. Even if you aren’t 21 years old, what would you be doing at home? Playing beer pong and stumbling around toward La Casitas? You can do that in Las Vegas too! Just replace La Casitas with casinos and prostitutes. US-A! U-S-A! So, Aztec Empire, it’s time to rise up and head east. This is our time — and even if it isn’t, you can still consume many beverages and harass Jimmer Fredette, which is all you should really want to do anyway.

Next weekend.

Las Vegas.

Be there.

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BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (3/4/10). Even if you don't believe in angels, there is a spiritual life growing in and around you this year.You increase your power in career activities by challenging others to manage their responsibilities. Each day you use creative talent to transform your own mind and heart.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 6 Hard work depends on two things. First, your partner provides the logical framework.Then, you go full-steam ahead to achieve the desired results.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Your lighter-than-air attitude makes work flow quickly and easily.Your partner contributes encouragement and energy. Have fun!

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 Any task in your work environment that involves change appeals to you now. Use that desire to clean up old methods and refine written work.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 Feet firmly on the ground, argue your logic on a practical level.There's no need to share your earlier flights of fancy.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - You regain balance today by managing household demands and allowing a co-worker to take the lead.You are your own best source of support today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 Take time to work a transformation in a practical area of organization.The logical

management of supplies makes everyone's life easier.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is an 8 Inspirational group activities increase your self-esteem. Strenuous effort on basic issues allows you to positively transform something.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - The emphasis on personal change begins with you. Don't expect others to do anything you're unwilling to take on.

Enthusiasm is the key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Who says teamwork can't be fun?

You engage others with a practical outline and enthusiastic forecasts.They fill in the blanks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - Group effectiveness depends on your enthusiasm. Remember what you're committed to.Then, cheerfully and clearly state your opinion. Others will get the idea.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Your public image undergoes a transformation.Thanks to a persuasive group, the airwaves are filled with exactly the right message about you.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 Spread your net to encompass co-workers, social contacts and associates in other countries.You benefit from other people's research. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

SUDOKU

BY THE MEPHAM GROUP

Level:

—David Pope is an English senior.

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Instructions: Complete the grid so

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

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

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CHROMATIC MOVEMENT Staff Photographer Jeff Lewis captured this photo of a psychedelic moment at the Belly Up Tavern of a band called Mother Hips rocking out on the stage.

ACROSS 1 Ricochet 6 1040EZ issuer 9 Bump off 14 Single-handed 15 __ de plume 16 Controversially, Jane Fonda visited it in 1972 17 Check, as a bill 18 *Place to keep supplies 20 *Target at the start of a point, in tennis 22 Nickelodeon explorer 23 Start of a basic piano lesson scale 24 Head, slangily 27 Asia’s __ Darya river 30 *Patient record 33 Ore-Ida morsel 35 Golden __ 36 Exchange 37 Hide-hair connector 39 Old way to get a number 40 “I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments” speaker 41 At 41, Kipling was the youngest one ever in his field 43 *Jump around on the sofa?

47 Society-page word 48 Kal __: pet food 49 Actress Longoria 50 New Mexico art colony 52 *Flying need 57 *The answers to the starred clues (including this one) form a continuous one—its

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com connections are created by the end of one answer and the start of the next 60 Order-restoring tool 61 São __, Brazil 62 Homer’s bartender 63 Twin Cities suburb 64 When some nightly news shows begin 65 Next yr.’s alums 66 Prepared DOWN 1 Traffic causes?

2 Sheltered, at sea 3 Pride warning 4 Like Netflix flicks

5 So-so 6 Available and fresh 7 Coll. drillers 8 Kiss 9 “__ the beef?”

10 Stag 11 “Is that __?”

12 Loving murmur 13 Kipling’s young spy 19 Designer Gernreich 21 Demo ending?

24 Result of an unsuccessful football play, perhaps 25 End of a threat 26 One way to learn 27 Go after 28 Actress Mason 29 Jazz fan?

31 Stiff collars 32 Shadow 34 Paradise 38 Stand-up acts 39 Windshield-clearing aid 42 __ muffin 44 Many an ex-lib 45 Cole Porter’s “Well, Did You __?”

46 St. Louis NFLers, previously 51 Black card 52 Roof shingles unit: Abbr.

53 Christian name?

54 Sports shoe brand 55 iPhone command 56 More than amuse 57 FDR program 58 Cereal grain 59 Dirt road feature