The Daily Aztec - Vol. 95, Issue 8

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Vol. 95, Issue 8

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I N S I D E T O D AY FOOD & DRINK

Bookstore now offers makeup

SCIENCE OF FOOD Find how your kitchen can be turned into a science lab with molecular gastronomy.

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SPORTS

T-BIRDS FLY IN SDSU is set to take on Southern Utah in its home opener this Saturday.

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The SDSU populace can purchase lipstick, eye makeup and numerous cosmetics at the new MAC stand located in the SDSU Bookstore.

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TODAY @ SDSU

For San Diego State students, the opportunity to look prim, polished and powdered is now as easy as stopping in to the on-campus bookstore.

Makeup giant MAC Cosmetics opened a retail stand in the SDSU Bookstore on June 22. The makeup stand is yet another unique addition made available through Aztec Shops that has, in recent months, also

included lucrative partnerships with Blick Art Materials and AT&T. “We are the first college bookstore in the country to offer MAC and the first college bookstore in the country to bring AT&T into the store,” Todd Summer, director of Campus stores division for Aztec Shops, said.

“We are also the first campus in the country to partner with Blick Art Materials.”

The free-standing MAC location already carries the majority of the popular products that are available

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Student’s vehicle stolen Sept. 1 — A student’s vehicle parked at Parking Lot X was confirmed stolen between 3:38 p.m. and midnight. The green 1998 Acura Integra was entered into the nationwide stolen vehicle computer database. The vehicle has not yet been located. If you spot the vehicle, please contact the police by dialing 911. Its license plate number is 4CYH584.

Vehicle burglary Aug. 30 — A student’s vehicle was burglarized at University Towers Residence Hall. The incident occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. A GPS system as well as a pair of Armani sunglasses were reported stolen. According to police, the total property loss is valued at $500, not including the cost of the passenger side window that was smashed.

possession of marijuana. Blake Ford, 18, and Devon Dolan, 18, were found at the Cuicacalli Suites with small amounts of the drug.

Sept. 2 — A call from a residential hall staff member to police resulted in the arrest and citation of SDSU student John Teem. The Maya Residence Hall staff reportedly smelled marijuana. Teem, who is 18 years old, was cited for possession of marijuana as well as minor in possession of alcohol.

Possible robbery

Aug. 29 — A residential adviser’s call to police resulted in the arrest and citation of San Diego State student Jake Huntley. The 18-year-old was found at the University Towers Residence Hall with a small amount of marijuana. The RA called police after noticing the odor coming from Huntley’s room.

Aug. 31 — Police received a call regarding three men who appeared to be possible robbery casers outside of 7-Eleven on College Avenue.

Christopher Espitia, 22, possessed methamphetamine and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Ty Gilbert, 35, also possessed methamphetamine in addition to several burglary tools, including pliers, screwdrivers and a center punch. Both men were arrested and transported to jail. A third man, 42-year-old Michael Walters, was arrested for providing false identification to a police officer. He was cited and released. None of the men were affiliated with SDSU.

Sept. 1 — Police arrested and cited two SDSU students for

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at typical MAC retail locations including lipsticks, eye shadows and foundations.

The stand will also carry many of the company’s exclusive lines such as Face and Body Foundation and the MAC Viva Glam Lipstick and Lipglass products, which donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the MAC AIDS Fund.

Modifications to retail offerings throughout Aztec Shops were first updated about a year ago with the introduction of Papyrus company

products in the greeting-card section of the bookstore. January again saw improvements to the Aztec Shops lineup with the introduction of Blick Art Materials, one of the most prestigious retail art supply chains in the country.

“In addition to adding MAC to the bookstore, we have also added an AT&T Wireless store to our mezzanine,” Summer said.

“Faculty, staff and students get discounts on wireless packages for new accounts and for transferring existing accounts.”

Though preliminary performance numbers for the freshly introduced cosmetics location have not been tabulated, Aztec Shops is confident the partnership will produce satisfactory results.

“For the first few days of classes we are definitely meeting our expectations,” Summer said.

The SDSU-exclusive retail offerings won’t end with the recent additions, according to Summer. “(Aztec Shops is) in discussions with other companies about adding additional products but nothing else is immediately imminent,” Summer said.

In the meantime however, Summer said he hopes faculty, staff and students stop by the bookstore and take advantage of the plethora of retail products that are currently available on campus.

“We are fortunate to have been able to form such strong partnerships with MAC Cosmetics, AT&T and Blick Art Materials.”

Students break world record E L I S E F OX CONTRIBUTOR

Hundreds of San Diego State students made their way to the Aztec Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept.

5, to go down in history for the largest game of dodgeball ever played — at least for now.

A total of 450 participants competed in the event, which has unofficially broken the Guinness World Record of 322 people recorded in Kennesaw, Ga., last month, according to Joe Schaffer, the Intramural Sports Club supervisor at the ARC. “It was kind of a shot in the dark,” Schaffer said, “but we made it to 450.”

Students of all ages were dressed up in ski masks and sombreros, while others dressed in sweatbands and tube socks, all while wearing their complimentary red and black T-shirts.

The record was originally set by the rock band Weezer, with 100 people last year, according to Amy Schiller, the Aztec Recreation Marketing Coordinator of the event.

Schiller and Schaffer have been in contact with the Guinness World record staff to authenticate the game, but the process is timeconsuming and the record is constantly being challenged.

SDSU was the third university this month to challenge the dodge-

ball record, along with Kennesaw State University, as well as Gonzaga University in Washington.

Three volunteers were present to witness the game: Leisha Battles, director of operations at In Motion Inc.; Hugo Lecomte, ASI coordinator of campus at CSU San Marcos and Brandi Collato, sports director at the Copley Family YMCA. Along with the volunteers, Schaffer and Schiller had to follow specific guidelines which included filling out a packet from the Guinness World Record’s Web site, videotaping the dodgeball match and having participants print and sign their names. The game also followed specific dodgeball game rules.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., two lines of 225 students forming two teams, the red team and black team, each stretched across the basketball courts with 225 red dodgeballs lined up in between them while 11 referees called students to “jail.”

Bursts of cheers and claps echoed throughout the gymnasium along with music mixed by DJ Skinnie.

In the end, the black team came out on top, winning the world’s largest dodgeball game.

Schiller didn’t guarantee another event from Associated Students like this again, but said she does have high hopes.

“It has a precedence,” she said.

“Perhaps every fall, but definitely annually.

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A new science experiment in fine dining NICOLE C ALLA S A S S I S TA N T F E AT U R E S E D I T O R

The sweet combination of candied tortilla chips, chocolate, mango slices and kiwi purée sounds as though it would be a familiar afterdinner treat. While it may taste like a dessert, feasting eyes on this dish would cause many to think they were eating dinner. This unorthodox dessert looks exactly like nachos.

Pastry chef Ben Roche of Chicago’s Moto restaurant created this signature nacho dish by altering the chemical processes of the foods to take the form of ground beef, cheese and guacamole. This culinary experiment is commonly known as molecular gastronomy. Molecular gastronomy is the scientific study of food’s chemical processes while cooking and the alteration of those chemicals to produce new appearances. Recently, foods such as burning sorbets, spaghetti made from vegetables and paper that tastes like cotton candy have become the latest trend for chefs. Whether it is Marcel Vigneron on the second season of “Top Chef” or Alton Brown on the Food Network show “Good Eats,” the practice of molecular gastronomy is becoming a new niche for cutting-edge culinary techniques in restaurants.

According to The S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants of 2009, the top two chefs in the world are Ferran Adria from El Bulli in Spain and Heston Blumenthal from The Fat Duck in the United Kingdom. Both of these popular chefs are noted for their practice of molecular gastronomy.

While molecular gastronomy is featured in many cosmopolitan areas such as San Francisco, one may wonder if the trend will

penetrate less cutting-edge culinary cities such as San Diego.

Brooke Schafer is a graduate from Westlake Culinary Institute and was exposed to the practice of molecular gastronomy.

“Molecular gastronomy is a trend,” Schafer said. “It intrigues all of the senses and makes dining an entertaining experience. Some restaurants will blindfold you and make you eat foods that have different textures you wouldn’t expect from the food you think you are tasting.”

According to Hervé This, scientific director of the foundation Food Science and Culture, molecular gastronomy can be useful for the future of food production and the answer to the obesity problem.

“If we are able to use the knowledge gained on food preparation, we might find new ways to make healthy food more attractive, we might persuade more people to cook better food and … we might convince society to regard eating as a pleasure rather than a necessity,” he said.

This perspective that chemically altered food is the “food of the future” is adverse to the belief that organic, whole foods are vital to living healthfully, without chemical alteration.

“I don’t think the trend is going to last,” Schafer said. “First, it’s super overpriced to eat at restaurants that serve such foods, and I wouldn’t want to put something in my mouth that I wasn’t sure what was in it.

“Yes, it’s entertaining, but I wouldn’t want to eat that every day, and I don’t think other people would want to either,” Schafer said.

Whether it’s healthy or not, molecular gastronomy restaurants are cashing in on being an expensive, fine dining science project.

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Molecular gastronomy combines scientific study and culinary expertise by using a food’s chemical processes to create a new and often unusual appearance for it. With this new trend, there’s no limit to what you can eat.

The delicious and nutritious world of soy ASHLIE R ODRIGUEZ S TA F F W R I T E R

Soy can be found in products sold in super markets, beauty products and even in Starbucks coffees. Ever been in line at Starbucks and overheard someone order a “soy latte?” Surprisingly, these picky patrons are doing more than just over-customizing their extravagant java favorite — they’re actually infusing it with a multivitamin. Who knew with just a teaspoon’s amount of sweet soy milk, a cup of coffee can be converted into a healthy addition to a daily routine?

Soybeans, native to East Asia, are considered the highest proteinaceous vegetable known to man. Just one bean contains all

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nine essential amino acids, the vital building blocks to cell regeneration, strong bones and muscle growth and repair. Soy’s tremendous amount of energy-producing protein is the reason many vegetarians prescribe to a diet laden with soy milk and tofu.

Beyond its muscle-building and bone-buttressing benefits, soy is a nourishing source of iron, zinc, fiber and calcium; all of which are essential to one’s overall health. Not to mention the omega-3 fatty acids contained in soybeans, which help sustain a healthy heart by reducing cholesterol.

So maybe that Starbucks customer had a point after all. Indeed, soy products are so superbly nutritious, some tend to pack their daily diet with as much soy as will fit. But beware — there can be too much of a good thing.

Recent studies have shown that soybeans contain compounds called isoflavones, which are phytoestrogens or estrogen mimics. Researchers believe that when additional amounts of estrogen intermingle in a woman’s body, it increases her risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer, while stunting hormonal development in men.

While these studies are still being evaluated and have yet to be recognized by the Food and Drug Administration, health consumers have found a middle ground.

“Soy should be seen as a condiment, not the main course,” Sydney Murray, executive editor of Vision Magazine, a local publication that focuses on healthy living said.

“In Japan they eat soy all the time and don’t experience health problems.

It’s just Americans tend to go extreme and eat too much soy on a daily basis.”

Soy should be treated like any other vitamin and taken only one to two times a day, or about 25 grams. By incorporating small amounts of the nutritive plant, you can reap the benefits while avoiding the harms.

But don’t worry if tofu isn’t a No. 1 choice. There is a plethora of delicious soy snacks that can be added to meals, eaten in between classes and on the

go. Fun favorites, edamame beans are a refreshing side to any meal and can be easily carried around for a bite on the run.

SoyJoy bars are quick energy boosters that can be found at most grocery stores.

With mouth-watering flavors such as Apple Walnut, Mango Coconut, Berry and Peanut Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter, SoyJoy bars are scrumptious snacks perfect for keeping

hunger at bay until dinnertime.

Additional choices sprinkled with the perfect serving of soy include Miso soup, a bag of crunchy soy nuts, soy frozen yogurt and of course plain soy milk, in a cup of coffee or in a bowl of cereal.

Infusing soy into an everyday diet will boost overall health in a way that is easy, nutritious and downright delicious.

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Stability balls and boards help with balance training J ULIE D E A R D O R F F MCT CAMPUS

CHICAGO TRIBUNE — Balance is such a fundamental part of each movement that it hurts — sometimes literally — when it's gone. But to strengthen our balance, especially as we age, it turns out we do need to lose it. Or at least test it a little.

Kids do this naturally by walking, running on or scrambling up the most precarious surfaces they can find. Adults might be better off trying balance training, which can involve using unstable equipment, such as BOSU balance trainers, wobble boards, rockers and stability disks.

More than 90 percent of personal trainers now incorporate balancetraining tools, according to an industry survey. But teetering on unstable surfaces isn't just fun and different. It forces you to activate the smaller, stabilizing muscles in knees, ankles and hips that don't necessarily get a workout when you're on solid ground.

“The stronger the stabilizers are, the better your result with any fitness quest, whether it's running or lifting weights,” professor of exercise science at the Human Performance Laboratory at Auburn University Michele Olson said.

For older adults, balance training can help reduce the risk of falls and shattered bones. It's also used for rehabilitation and to help children with sensory integration or attention-deficit disorders.

Still, while balance training has a place, it's often overused, Jay Dawes, education director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association said.

“When picking a training program, think about how it will transfer to your daily life,” Dawes said. If you're not a circus performer or Olympic skier, the benefits might not be as great as you think, Dawes said.

To add some healthy instability to your life, stand on one leg for 30 seconds and close your eyes. Or, step on one of the following boards and try to keep the edges from touching the ground. Start with 15 to 30 seconds, two to three times a week and work your way up to 30 seconds to a minute.

Rocker boards A good introduction to basic balance training, rocker boards have a base that tilts forward and back or side to side. Used by hockey players and skiers, they can also help children who suffer from conditions such as traumatic brain injury, sensory integration disorders and low muscle tone, Erin Luy, an occupational therapist at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton said.

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Wobble boards A wooden or plastic board that teeters in all directions, they're often used for rehabilitation and to help increase stability, agility and mobility. Personal trainer Cathy Leman of Elmhurst, Ill., used one to treat a severe case of plantar fasciitis on both feet. “Agony, but helpful,” she said. The board can be used for pushups, sit-ups and one-legged stand-

ing. Some boards can be adjusted to be both wobbles and rockers. Use it while you're on the phone, watching television or standing at your desk.

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Indo board Remember the Bongo Board? Indo Boards are similar, with wide, skateboard-like platforms set on a hollow plastic roller. Fun, addictive and loved by both preschoolers and the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Association, Indo Board rollers can turn into missiles if you're not careful. The IndoFLO cushion can slow things down, but it's best to use this on grass or carpet and allow some space. I would not put my 72-yearold mother on this one. Crunch Fitness offers an Indo Board class in New York City and launched similar programs in Chicago, San Francisco and Miami last June.

Get it: Indo Original, $99.95, www.indoboard.com.

BOSU Balance Trainer These popular flat-bottomed stability balls work for a range of ages and abilities. Use them for push-ups, squats, lunges and more cardiovascular exercises such as toe taps or jumps, Alex Mueller, a personal trainer and manager of Fitness Together in Lake Forest, Ill said. Or put one foot on a BOSU and another on another unstable surface such as a rocker. BOSU means “both sides utilized” so flip it over and use it as a shaky platform. Try lying on the floor, placing both feet on the plat-

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Just don't stand on it when it's domeside down.

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Balance disc Air-filled discs that resemble giant whoopie cushions; the more air, the

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

Aztecs hit the road, again SDSU finishes out six-game road trip against ASU and UCR F E L I N A T A M BA KO S S TA F F W R I T E R

Glenn Connelly / Photo Editor

Head coach Mike Friesen and the SDSU women’s soccer team will head to Arizona.

If flying all around the country every weekend isn’t stressful enough, try traveling and playing the same day.

That’s what the San Diego State women’s soccer team will have to do tomorrow.

SDSU will fly out in the early afternoon and will take on Arizona State for an evening game.

“The nice part,” head coach Mike Friesen said, “is we’ll be closer to home, we’re familiar with their style of play and we already know they have a really nice field that’s very similar to our field.”

These benefits may not sound like much, but it is certainly more welcoming than what the Aztecs have been accustomed to these past few weeks.

SDSU struggled to a tie last Friday against Harvard, and came out on top of a close match against Dartmouth on Sunday. The two games shared some similarities despite the different outcomes.

Junior midfielder Cat Walker’s game-winning drive from 20 yards out on Sunday against Dartmouth hit the crossbar and post at the

same time, bounced off of the goalie and into the net.

On Friday, the Aztecs weren’t so lucky.

“Friday we hit the crossbar also,” Friesen said, “and it hit the goalkeeper in the back and went over the goal.”

SDSU’s misfortune in Boston led them to take the Dartmouth game head on.

“When you don’t get the result you want,” Friesen continued, “which is a win, it always gives you that extra push for the next game.”

The Aztecs flew home this past holiday weekend with a last-minute win under their belt, and now must focus their attention to defeating the Pac-10 Sun Devils in Tempe, Ariz. ASU is in the same NCAA region as SDSU, meaning a win this weekend could help at the end of the season.

“Arizona’s a big game for us,”

Friesen said. “When we start talking about the NCAA tournament and getting in that bid, this win will increase our chances of getting into tournament without winning our conference tournament.”

Last year the Aztecs played host to ASU and won with a final score of 2-1. SDSU has a record of 3-2-1 so far this season and after heading into the Southwest, the Aztecs will spend five full weeks with a home field advantage.

“We’ve done a really nice job in the first four games on this sixgame road trip,” Friesen said. “Now we’ve got to focus, get these wins, and prepare for our time at home.

We already lost one at home unfortunately, but I don’t expect that to happen again. We want to make it very difficult for other teams to come in and do well here.”

AT A GLANCE WHEN: 7 p.m., tomorrow WHERE: Tempe, Ariz.

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WHY TO WATCH: The San Diego State women’s soccer team continues its six-game road trip against Arizona State in Arizona tomorrow.The team will fly out in the early afternoon and will play the Sun Devils in the evening.

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MEN’S SOCCER

Two-sport star shines SDSU focused on future B E AU B E A R D E N S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

At some point, Andrea Hannasch became more interested in volleyball than softball.

She played a lot of softball growing up and volleyball was just her “fun” sport.

So she decided to play both at New Braunfels High School in Texas, but softball just wasn’t the same after two seasons.

“I wasn’t as interested in it anymore,” Hannasch said of softball. “Once I got really into volleyball, it became so much more fun and I enjoyed it so much more. It became my priority. So, if I had a softball practice and a volleyball practice at the same time, I would probably go to the volleyball practice. It just slowly kind of grew into volleyball more.”

It didn’t take long though, before Hannasch had a new sport to take softball’s place.

The new discus coach at her high school thought Hannasch would be a perfect fit on the team and asked her to join the track and field squad. She knew she wouldn’t be doing track and field in college, but Hannasch thought it would be a good way to stay active in the volleyball offseason.

It turned out to be a good decision, as Hannasch won the Class 5A state discus title in her senior year.

“It was a really awesome honor,” Hannasch said. “I’m really glad I stuck with (track and field).”

But this award didn’t come close to the honor she earned last June. The San Antonio Express-News named Hannasch the Girls High School Athlete of the Year.

The award was a big feat for her because two other athletes from Texas — Marshevet Hooker, a sprinter who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and Destinee Hooker — had been named the Athlete of the Year before, and both participated in volleyball and track and field at

the University of Texas.

“To have the same honor that they had was really awesome,” Hannasch said. “Definitely not something I was expecting, but doing two sports and being successful in both areas really gave me a good shot at that.”

San Diego is known for its great weather and that is usually why most athletes come here.

But when asked why she decided to join the San Diego State volleyball team, Hannasch told of her interest in sand volleyball and how it may develop here in the next few years.

“I was really excited for this new experience,” Hannasch said. “I definitely wanted something new, a different change, a different scene … and it helps that it’s by a beach.”

But the ocean isn’t what Hannasch and SDSU are focused on right now. After dropping a 3-1 (27-25, 25-27, 25-16, 25-22) decision to St. Mary’s last Monday, SDSU will be looking to return the favor in their home opener at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Peterson Gym. “We definitely want (the fans) to see us play St. Mary’s because we’re not going to lose twice to them,” the freshman middle blocker said. “I don’t think … I feel confident in that anyway.”

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One thing that has been consistent in the first two games for the San Diego State men’s soccer team is the lack of focus for the entire game.

SDSU (0-2-0) has lost each game by a single goal, but dropping two winnable games to underdog opponents is the real concern. The Aztecs have failed to come out of the gate with the mindset that they need to fight for every ball and battle on every play.

The hunger for victory has been sporadic in both of SDSU’s games, which is why focus is the Aztecs’ main goal heading into the Courtyard Marriott Central, San Diego Central Tourney this weekend at the SDSU Sports Deck.

“First thing we need to do is to forget the first two games,” senior tri-captain defender Nick Cardenas said. “Our focus simply needs to be the games in the future. We can’t go back and replay those games. We can’t expect to win.”

SDSU will have two chances this weekend to regain focus and move on, the first coming at 4 p.m. tomorrow, against the University of Pennsylvania.

“The first game against Penn is going to be real important,” Cardenas said. “We need to set a tone for the weekend so we can get back on track. If we go out hard and win, the weekend can be a success.”

The main area the Aztecs will have their focus on is the offensive side of the ball.

SDSU has not struggled to create solid chances, but has had trouble finishing those chances.

“We need to get back what we’ve done in the past,” redshirt senior tri-captain midfielder Jamel Wallace said. “We need to outfight, out-compete, and out-score. The more

goals the better. We need that simple focus.”

The second game of the weekend for the Aztecs is against the University of Wisconsin, at 1 p.m. this Sunday.

“We need to continue our momentum through that second game or fight that much harder if we’re still looking for our first win,” Cardenas said. “We need to come out from the start. And we really need to out-work them. We know if we battle them that we can wear them down and our fitness will take over.”

With two chances this weekend, SDSU is going all-out in the search of that first win.

And once they reach that mark, it expects to get on a roll.

“We’ll get our chances, and as long as we finish them, we can dominate,” Wallace said. “All we need is to do what we do and play like we want, not how the other team wants to play. We have to play our game, and that will lead to our wins.”

AT A GLANCE

WHEN: 1 p.m., Sunday WHERE: SDSU Sports Deck

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WHY TO WATCH: After taking on Pennsylvania at 4 p.m. tomorrow, senior defender Nick Cardenas and the rest of the Aztecs will face Wisconsin at home.

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WHO: SDSU vs. Southern Utah

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pionship Subdivision Southern Utah in SDSU’s home opener.

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WHERE: Qualcomm Stadium WHEN: 5:30 p.m., Saturday

After San Diego State football head coach Brady Hoke apologized to the Red and Black faithful for losing 33-14 to UCLA at his weekly press conference on Tuesday, he made a statement that sounded more like a promise than a coaching cliché.

“We need to move forward and correct the things we did not do well,” Hoke said. “That is what we will do this week; move forward and take that next step.”

Hoke can make that statement with a special amount of confidence this week, though, as his SDSU squad will take on an Football Championship Subdivision Southern Utah team in the Aztecs’ home

opener at Qualcomm Stadium. The Thunderbirds have only beaten a Football Bowl Subdivision team once in school history — a 34-24 victory against Arkansas State in 1997 — and are just 13-33 in road openers since 1963.

But SDSU does have a history of losing to FCS opponents (see last season’s 29-27 loss to Cal Poly), and Hoke was careful not to disrespect his underdog opponent.

“I don’t know if people have watched them play, but they’ve got some good football players,” Hoke said. “They play with great heart and desire. We’ve got a lot of work to do.”

KEY MATCHUPS RECORD: 0-1, 0-0 MWC PASS YARDS PER GAME: 238

RUSH YARDS PER GAME: 39

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: 277

PASS YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 215 RUSH YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 144 TOTAL YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 359

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PRIME NUMBERS RECORD: 1-0, 0-0 GWC PASS YARDS PER GAME: 189

RUSH YARDS PER GAME: 244

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME: 433

PASS YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 162 RUSH YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 53 TOTAL YARDS AGAINST PER GAME: 215

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SDSU’s toughness campaign got off to a rough start last week as the three-headed attack of running backs Brandon Sullivan, Anthony Miller and Walter Kazee picked up just 39 yards on 18 carries against UCLA. It’s no secret Hoke wants to be able to establish the run, but if his team continues to rush for just 2.2 yards per carry, Hoke may have to ditch his toughness plan and continue to air it out with sophomore quarterback Ryan Lindley.

Southern Utah gave up 53 yards rushing last week to Dixie State, but allowed nearly 210 yards per game on the ground last season; so the Aztecs should have a good chance at getting their running game going for the first time in a long time.

That is, if they can block Southern Utah’s all-Great West Conference linebacker Robert Takeno. The senior has led the Thunderbirds in tackles for two straight seasons and was all over the field against Dixie State last week, tallying five tackles and a fumble recovery that would have been a touchdown if not for an inadvertent whistle..

Southern Utah scored 36 points last week in its victory against Dixie State basically riding the arms and the legs of three players: senior quarterback Cade Cooper, sophomore running back Austin Minefee and junior receiver Fesi Sitake. All three combined for 465 yards of offense, and Cooper and Minefee were Thunderbirds who had the pleasure of being named “good football players” by Hoke in his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

SDSU could be a little shorthanded this weekend when it faces the Thunderbirds because both defensive end Jonathan Soto (ankle) and cornerback Davion Mauldin (knee) are nursing injuries. Both will need to be healthy if the Aztecs want to improve a defense which allowed 144 rushing yards to a UCLA opponent last week who had no true No. 1 running back. Whether they are there or not, however, senior linebacker Jerry Milling says the team is still getting more and more comfortable with its defense after Week 1.

“We understand how it is when the bullets are live,” Milling said. “Like coach (Rocky) Long says, ‘The defense has to be played aggressively. If it’s not played aggressive, then it’s not affective.’ ”

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 San Diego State vs. Southern Utah,Air Force at Minnesota, BYU at Tulane, Colorado State vs.Weber State, New Mexico vs.Tulsa,TCU at Virginia, UNLV vs. Oregon State, Utah at San Jose State,Wyoming vs.Texas

NAME: Edward Lewis (6-2) TITLE: Sports Editor PREDICTION: SDSU, Air Force, BYU, Colorado State,Tulsa, TCU, Oregon State, Utah,Texas

QUOTABLE: “If SDSU loses this game, I will transfer.”

NAME: David Pope (6-2) TITLE: Assistant Sports Editor PREDICTION: SDSU, Minnesota, BYU, Colorado State, Tulsa,TCU, Oregon State, Utah,Texas QUOTABLE: “Whatever the over / under is for passing yards Lindley is getting this week, take the over.”

NAME: Beau Bearden (4-4) TITLE: Senior Staff Writer PREDICTION: SDSU, Air Force, BYU, Colorado State,Tulsa, TCU, Oregon State, Utah,Texas QUOTABLE: “Well, if Edward transfers, guess who’s going to be the new assistant sports editor?”

NAME: Glenn Connelly (5-3) TITLE: Photo Editor PREDICTION: SDSU, Air Force, BYU, Colorado State,Tulsa, TCU, Oregon State, Utah,Texas

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Senior cornerback Davion Mauldin is battling a knee injury, but is expected to play this weekend against Southern Utah.

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T-bird junior wide receiver Fesi Sitake recorded eight catches for 91 yards and two scores last week against Dixie State.

QUOTABLE: “At least I’m doing better than Beau.”

—Preview compiled by Edward Lewis, sports editor

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History materializes in latest German flick The Baader Meinhof Complex boasts stars of other notable German films T A N YA D R AC O L A K I S MANAGING EDITOR

Of all countries, Germany is probably the model for using film as a cathartic art form, as is evident in the 2008 film “The Baader Meinhof Complex.” Based on the nonfiction novel of the same name, this Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated film is stirring but rather removed from the contemporary non-European viewer. However, coming from a background where the events of this film are relatively unknown makes this film suspenseful and engaging.

Director Uli Edel shows the creation of the German terrorist group the Red Army Faction up to its pinnacle in the “German Autumn” of 1977.

What began as a student movement later became a full-fledged terrorist organization, responsible for robberies, bombings, kidnappings and murders. Members of this generation grew up feeling their parents had sat idly by as the Nazi regime engulfed Europe, and thus greatly opposed fascism.

This film follows that strain, starting when the Shah of Iran visited Berlin and a student was murdered, until the mass-suicide of the original RAF members in the Stammheim Prison. Edel pulls this off with an all-star cast.

Martina Gedeck (“The Lives of Others”) plays Ulrike Meinhof, a journalist who turned into a militant upon an assassination attempt on Rudi Dutschke, the famous student activist. Joining her are Moritz Bleibtreu and Johanna Wokalek as Andreas Baader and his girlfriend Gudrun Ensslin, two of the other original members of the Baader-Meinhof Group (which later becomes the RAF). These three exhibit strong acting as they introduce the audience to the leftist ideals held by so many people in the late ‘60s.

From German bombings to the Jordanian military training camp to the hunger strikes, this film presents a truly unbiased view of the decade of the first generation of the RAF. While it has been criticized exactly for its lack of a point of view, “The Baader Meinhof Complex” offers a historical film that allows a viewer to see both the sides of the terrorists and the state. And in this film the state is represented by Bruno Ganz of “Downfall,” who gives a strong supporting performance as Horst Herold, the head of the Federal Criminal Police Office and the face of the anti-RAF movement.

Although the film’s specific details might be less appreciated to a removed viewer, it does not mean this film isn’t relevant. As the film progresses, what actually becomes a little frightening is the realization that

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This still from ‘The Baader Meinhof Complex’ pictures members of RAF, a 1960’s-era German organization that served as the model for modern terrorists.

what is being depicted is the formation of a real terrorist group — exactly like the ones on our own news stations. The RAF was the first modern terrorist group in the sense that we understand them today: It used international means and alliances to further its cause. And as the members train in a Middle Eastern militant camp, there’s a small knot of uneasiness watching what started as a group of liberal students transform into something the world still faces today.

There are people of older generations

who have denounced the film, claiming it makes the actions of these rebels attractive with scenes of fast cars, nude women and proclamations that “Screwing and shooting are the same.” But as the plot progresses, the characters hold on to their ideals as the outside world takes these ideals and extrapolates them in a scary way.

And it is true that young audiences have left theaters disappointed with the depiction of figures still idealized today; but, as Brigitte Monnhaupt (played by Nadja Uhl)

tells the later generation of the RAF, “Stop seeing them the way they weren’t.”

“The Baader Meinhof Complex” will be playing at Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas tomorrow. For more information visit www.baadermeinhofmovie.com.

Movie: The Baader Meinhof Complex Distributed by: Vitagraph Films Directed by: Uli Edel Grade: B

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Perez Hilton talks fame, blogs and music ALEESHA H A R R I S MANAGING EDITOR

Mario Lavandeira, best known as Perez Hilton, is a man who knows what he wants. In little more than five years, he has built himself from a fresh-faced New York University graduate, to the mastermind behind one of the Internet’s most popular celebrity blogging Web sites.

“It really just started as a hobby, and through luck and a lot of hard work, it grew into something a lot bigger,” Hilton said.

“Now I’m at a point where I’m getting 10 1/2 million readers a day … Crazy.”

On his Web site, www.perezhilton.com, Hilton has created a veritable smorgasbord for celebrity gossip-hounds. Combining paparazzi photos, delicious gossip streaked with wit and utilizing his trademark white pen to add custom comments and illustrations, Hilton’s site truly is “Hollywood’s Most-Hated Web site.” “(It’s) because I work harder than everybody else,” Hilton said when asked why his site continues to garner millions of hits per day.

“They know that every time they go to my Web site, they will always have something new to look at.

“I post more than anyone else,” Hilton added. “It depends on the day, but minimum at least 60 times. It’s kind of ridiculous.”

But Hilton definitely isn’t complaining about his grueling schedule. Instead, he finds time to realize just how lucky he has been throughout all of his blogging experiences.

“I love working, I love what I do,” he said.

“I feel really lucky that I’m one of those precious few who genuinely love what they do for a living.”

Despite his genuine affection for his blog occupation — a hobby that has turned exceedingly fruitful as, according to www.ambiente.us, Hilton’s blog is now one of the top 150 mostviewed Web sites in America — Hilton is quick to point out both the pros and the cons of his almost-instantaneous stardom.

“I’m pretty much a hermit during the week,” he said about his minute opportunities for spare time afforded to him by his insane blogging schedule. “I don’t leave my house unless I have to and if I have to have any meetings, I always have people come to me.

“But I love it. I love that,” Hilton quickly corrects himself. “Because having it be so stressful lets me be that much more productive and do all the things that I’m working on as well.”

“ I would love to date a celebrity ... That would take me up a notch.

Zac Efron won’t return my calls, it’s so frustrating.”

—Perez Hilton Personal and professional gains aren’t the only positive achievements he has recently had however. According to Hilton, one of his greatest honors has been his ability to extend his success and good fortune to his family.

“It’s made it so much better because the ability to be my own boss has allowed me to employ my family, which is the best thing I’ve ever done,” Hilton said. “I moved my mom and my sister out to Los Angeles and they live with me and work with me and it was the best thing I ever did.”

When asked about the effects of his blog’s popularity and subsequent fame, Hilton is surprisingly candid, demurring at the idea that the lenses have now turned, only to include him in the paparazzi spotlight that his blog ‘victims’ are thrust into.

“I’m too boring. All I do is work,” Hilton said regarding his involvement with the paparazzi.

“If I was going out clubbing and partying, or dating a celebrity, or doing drugs or getting arrested, not being such a workaholic and never leaving my apartment, then sure. But nobody is going to wait outside of my apartment complex for me because I never leave.

“I would like to date a celebrity,” Hilton said, hypothesizing on the idea of furthering his chances at paparazzi coverage.

“That would take me up a notch. Zac Efron won’t return my calls, it’s so frustrating,” he joked.

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Hilton’s popularity in the media world has attracted interest from fans and followers, as well as controversial litigations presented in civil and federal courts.

With the personal questions out of the way, Hilton is ready to tackle new outlets for his creativity. Hilton’s Web site is only the tip of his growing media empire. His blog faithfuls may be surprised to find that the man behind the gossip’s real passion lies in music.

On Oct. 2, Hilton will be putting on an event at the House of Blues in San Diego featuring music artists Ladyhawke, Ida Maria, Semi Precious Weapons and Julian Perretta.

“It’s a Perez Hilton Presents and it’s a natural evolution of what I’ve already been doing. I’ve been fortunate enough to create this series of events called One Night In, which I’ve had all over the world from New York to Boston to Toronto,” Hilton said of his concert series.

“I’ve had such amazing people perform such as Lady GaGa, Kanye West, Katy Perry, N.E.R.D. … I’m taking that concept, I’m putting it on the road and opening it up to people.”

Until now however, Hilton’s music events have been invitation only. This time around, the gossip mogul-turnedmusic guru’s goal is to create an exciting auditory experience that everyone can enjoy.

“I want as many people to go as possible,” Hilton said. “I want everyone to go. I think it is an amazing evening of music that people might not ordinarily have had access to.”

Hilton, himself, will be on hand at the San Diego event to meet and greet fans. He also had a little jesting gesture for the former-Miss California Carrie Prejean.

“I invited Carrie Prejean to my show in San Diego,” Hilton said jokingly. “We could finally have a truce … she could thank me for giving her a career.”

Another new addition to his music arsenal is the recent creation of his record company, Perezcious Music. Surfacing in the summer this year, the label already boasts a signed international recording artist who goes by the name of Sliimy.

“My first artist is this French singer who sings in English named Sliimy,” Hilton said. “He makes really quirky, adult pop. But I just love his songs because they just make me feel happy. It’s so colorful, and visually he’s such a great artist as well.

“It’s definitely a project that’s going to take a lot of building and working; it’s going to take a lot of time in America but I’m very patient with it and confident that there is an audience for him here.”

It’s undeniable that Hilton is unstoppable. With a major Web site, past TV shows on VH1, and a syndicated radio show called Radio Perez that airs on more than 100 stations, it’s a wonder Hilton even has time to breathe let alone be involved in anything else. But he is.

Hilton doesn’t campaign for any one

specific social cause, though he has been touted as a spokesperson for causes such as Latino rights and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues.

“I definitely consider myself an advocate for causes I believe in,” he said. “Whether it be for

LGBT causes, Latino causes, health care issues or education. I have a platform that I’m going to take advantage of because it’s mine. Because I’ve built it and because I can.”

To check out what Hilton has to say, visit www.perezhilton.com.

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This ‘big fan’ has his worst fears beaten into him New York Giants fans may want to brace themselves before viewing this sad tale J O S H E LW E L L S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

The types of personalities that call into sports talk radio (and, more recently, writings on sports blog comment sections) animate themselves through a rabid devotion to their respective sports teams. Comedian Patton Oswalt takes on such a personality in the upcoming film “Big Fan.” Written and directed by “The Wrestler” screenwriter and former The Onion editor-inchief, Robert Siegel, “Big Fan” tells the story of Paul Aufiero, a man whose life is so wrapped up in the wins and losses of his beloved New York Giants that he can’t quite handle the predicament of his favorite player assaulting him at a strip club.

This is the kind of material that could be found in the satirical newspaper The Onion (Siegel’s former gig), but where the movie succeeds is by not using the material for laughs, which it easily could. The faux headline already writes itself: “No. 1 Giants Fan Tackled by No. 1 Giants Linebacker.” Maybe Shawne Merriman could have used the film

as a cautionary tale.

But, in exploring the reality of Aufiero, Oswalt and Siegel take the audience on a dark, twisted ride that shows how bleak the world of sports fanaticism can be. Here’s a football fan so dedicated to his team that the idea of pressing charges against the player and dealing a blow to the team’s playoff hopes represents an actual conundrum.

The film dedicates itself to creating a ‘70sstyle sordid character study, a la “Taxi Driver,” letting audiences root for someone with few redeeming qualities, and possessing an obsession so deep that everything else in his world is ignored for its sake.

A scene where Aufiero is sickened by the thought of pizza topped with pineapple instead of pepperoni is a clever display of how simple he keeps his life, not wanting to use any energy on anything other than his football devotion.

Seth Rogen gave us a peek at this kind of modern, compulsive antihero with “Observe and Report” earlier this year (ironically costarring Oswalt), but “Big Fan” takes the idea a step further by telling the story without big laughs, instead creating an authentic sympathy and genuine sadness for its destructive protagonist.

In a year that’s seen multiple successes for Siegel (“The Wrestler”) and Oswalt (a Comedy Central special, a best-selling CD, and continued “Ratatouille” residuals rolling in), “Big Fan” tops it all off by reminding Hollywood that films don’t always need overhyped special effects (“Transformers”) or puzzle-piece plots (“Angels and Demons”) to tell a good story. Sometimes, one ordinary character thrust into an extraordinary circumstance is enough to hold an audience’s attention. And sometimes, those characters can be found right outside the local sports stadiums.

Movie: Big Fan Distributed by: First Independent Pictures Directed by: Robert Siegel Grade: B+ Courtesy of First Independent Pictures

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Artist portrays Tahiti K A I T L I N T R AT A R I S S TA F F W R I T E R

Internationally respected artist Alexander Lee returns to San Diego’s Mesa College to involve both the community and students in creating his most recent gallery: E x p a n d i n g - E e l - D e vo u re r.

Expanding-Eel features images of chaotic transformations and their aftermath in an expression of the traditional Tahitian myth of the island’s creation. The pieces range from murals along the gallery walls of geometric stars and landscapes to casted sculptures of fish, eels and disembodied human parts. These images relate to Lee’s personal response to his Tahitian heritage and the somewhat sordid past of the island itself. The island’s residents are haunted by past bomb testing in the 1950s, a chaotic occurrence paralleling the active volcanoes of the islands, which are also featured in Lee’s portrayal of Tahiti.

The gallery’s pieces create the feeling of being in an underwater world, with deep blue and charred black colors lying in a bed of black sand. Upon entering, viewers see a blue resin representation of the island’s shape with its mountains and valleys as blackened forms on the surface.

One wall is painted with a large whale, exposing the insides of the whale to be Tahiti; one of the few pieces painted with reds, oranges and yellows, contrasting the dominating blues.

Each following piece dramatizes and elaborates on the former, laying out the narrative of “The Departure of the Fish.” The story depicts a girl who disobeys the will of the gods and is paralyzed, eaten by a great eel and transformed into the island of Tahiti.

Lee’s art reflects each aspect of the girl’s conversion into the island of Tahiti, displaying a foot combined with a turtle, a drawing of fish eating one another and a large display of a disparaged ocean floor in the center of the gallery. The gallery’s amazing arrangement draws the viewer around the pieces and evokes a sense of mystery for the true origins of the island.

Lee spent four years at Mesa College taking every art class offered. In coming back and presenting his body of work he involved art students and gallery staff, making the artwork with students and giving them artistic freedom in recreating his designs and pieces. He was very shy and modest in the presentation of his work and admitted to being nervous about coming back to present his works in the place he started out. Expanding-Eel-Devourer is an intriguing group of work giving viewers a look into the culture of the Tahitian people as well as its effect on the artist. ExpandingEel-Devourer opened on Sept. 3 and is open until Oct. 1 in Mesa College Art Gallery so make sure to stop by and see this colorfully aquatic show.

Courtesy of First Independent Pictures

Having experience as an actor, voice actor and comedian, Patton Oswalt stars as the sad, doting Giants fan.

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Four rock bands come together for the Dark Horse Tour Nickelback and Papa Roach rock local arena for fond fans A M A N DA M AC I A S S TA F F W R I T E R

The planets of rock ‘n’ roll aligned on Saturday night as several rock gurus graced the stage at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.

With a star-studded lineup featuring the sounds of Saving Abel, Papa Roach, Hinder, Nickelback and a surprise guest appearance by the reputedly well-endowed Ron Jeremy, the Dark Horse Tour was bound to please.

Best known for its hit single “Addicted,” Saving Abel took the stage first. Throughout the 30minute set, it wasn’t hard to understand why the band’s name tends to fall on deaf ears. Leading lad and vocalist Jared Weeks put forth a valiant effort in attempting to captivate the audience with his fluid voice, but tragically fell short as the audience remained unresponsive as the set came to a seemingly longawaited close.

Though Papa Roach burst on to the scene in the late ‘90s, the band has continued to maintain a firm fan base. Frontman Jacoby Shaddix instantly had the crowd on its feet the minute he stepped on stage.

Papa Roach kicked off the set with “Between Angels and Insects,” from its 2000 album titled “Infest.”

Shaddix also belted out some songs off of the band’s most recent album “Metamorphosis,” and still managed to show his wife of 13 years some love by dedicating the song “Forever” to her.

After an opening harmonic ditty from Jeremy, Hinder’s iconic leader Austin Winkler cranked it up a notch with the song “Use Me.” While maintaining intoxicating energy and stage presence, Winkler encouraged audience participation throughout the set, creating a universal hum of voices throughout the audience.

Headliner Nickelback kicked off the set with a bang, as a colorful inferno of fireworks and lights became the band’s backdrop. The energy from the band as well as the audience was palpable, especially as Chad Kroeger brought sexy back better than Justin Timberlake ever could by singing the band’s 2008 hit, “Something in Your Mouth.”

Among a shower of beer and free Tshirts, Kroeger not only attempted to auction off fellow bandmate and lead guitarist Ryan Peake, but also corrupt the mind of a 6-year-old audience member. Accompanied by Winkler and Shaddix, Nickelback made the planets collide by covering AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.”

From beginning to end of the band’s one hour and 45-minute set, which was completed with amazing pyrotechnic and animated displays, the harmonizing crowd remained afoot.

Overall, the Dark Horse Tour’s stop in San Diego made for a memorable event for rockers of all ages.

The bands on this all-star roster continue to show promise for bigger and better things and consistently please fans from coast to coast. As these bands continue to promote their CDs and advance in the tour, their imprint on the world of rock ‘n’ roll also continues to grow.

Mariam Bier / Staff Photographer

Despite mixed reviews of its most recent albums, Nickelback continues to keep a fan base. This may be partially because of the trademark blond bob of Chad Kroeger.

Mariam Bier / Staff Photographer

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HUMOR: POPE’S DOCTRINE

The personality and stereotypes of jerseys

S

o I know I teased a running diary from our trip to the Rose Bowl in the last football preview, but I’m sorry to say nothing really happened. We drove up, harassed The Daily Bruin, filmed “Overtime” and went home. I’m sorry.

But, in appeasement, I offer you my first-ever party synopsis. I’ve already ripped off Bill Simmons’ career, now it’s time to move on to completely emulating Tucker Max. I had just gotten home from miniature golfing with some roommates and a couple of freshmen girls (no time for details or explanations, I only have 1,000 words to work with) and upon getting home, I’m told there is a party at some girls’ house and we’re leaving now. I’m pretty sure that said girls’ names were actually mentioned, but as you’ll come to know, I don’t concern myself with such things.

Apparently it was a sportsthemed party, so everyone was wearing a jersey. Now as a sports fan, I have a decent selection. But what did I decide on? A David Beckham Los Angeles Galaxy jersey. I’m still not quite sure why.

And as I realize that I’ve written more than 200 words already and I’m not even at the party yet, I’m moving on.

“Near her was a guy in an Oregon Ducks ‘Blackout’ basketball jersey, which I found appropriate considering he appeared to be very much blacked out most of the night.”

Dressed appropriately, I piled into a car with some guys we’ll call “Scott,” “Mike,” “Brett” and “Robert.” Why? Because those are their actual names.

When we walked in, as is inherent with jersey parties, we were met with a flurry of boos, cheers and high-fives. Mike, in his Raiders shirt seemed to garner the most attention while Brett and Scott in their San Diego State

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D AV I D P O P E A S S I S TA N T S P O R T S E D I T O R

basketball jerseys were inoffensive enough.

As that chaos was dying down, a girl in a sparkly, glittery, sequin Brady Quinn jersey points at me and screams, “Yes! Galaxy! But what player?” I turned around to show the 23, which prompted her to change gears. “What? You suck.

I hate him. You suck.”

Keep in mind, that last quote wasn’t playful or flirty, it was just angry.

After that unpleasantness we moved to the backyard to play some beer pong. As I looked around, I realized that it was really easy for me to judge people based on what they were wearing.

There was a fairly attractive blonde girl in a Kobe Bryant jersey, which I found ironic, as Kobe has had issues with white women in the past.

Near her was a guy in an Oregon Ducks “Blackout” basketball jersey, which I found appropriate considering he appeared to be very much blacked out most of the night.

Another guy was wearing an Adrian Peterson Vikings jersey.

He looked like a rapist, a murderer and possibly a fascist.

Sure, I’m a Packers fan and therefore automatically hated him based solely on team allegiances, but I’m just calling it like I see it.

Somewhere in the middle of all this observing, Mrs. Quinn had come outside and started intensely ridiculing everything I was doing. “Wow, you suck at beer pong. How embarrassing.

That’s not how we play at this house.”

“Well it’s obvious you’re just trying to get my attention, which I find adorable,” I said.

“Uh, no. I like guys who are actually taller than me.

Thanks though.”

“That’s cool, I normally like girls who are skinnier than me.

So this just wasn’t meant to be.”

That shut her up — back to beer pong.

There was a big black guy there, but he wasn’t wearing a jersey. No one seemed to give him any crap about it, because he’s a big black guy.

The most attractive girl there was wearing an Angels jersey.

That did not surprise me. She

had no interest in a prolonged conversation with me, which surprised me even less.

After Brett and I suffered a second miserable defeat, I plopped down on a couch with him and Rob (who deserves all the credit for this story. He was driving that night and was therefore coherent enough to keep track of everything I told him to write down). I assessed my sobriety, found it lacking, and decided to stay there for the time being.

While probably talking louder than I should about things I shouldn’t be discussing in public in the first place, Mrs. Quinn, who once again found herself in my vicinity, chimes in, “Psh, you don’t even write the Thursday Back Page anymore.”

It took me a second to realize what just happened, but apparently she knew who I was from the second I walked in the door, and she was even a fan. This annoyed me to no end, though in hindsight, it all makes sense.

For the remainder of the night, as people heard about me, they came up and told me how funny I am. There was a dude in an authentic Antonio Gates jersey; he was cool. And then some redheaded girl in an A’s shirt said, “Oh my God, when you wrote all that stuff about Hawaiians, it made me so happy.” OK, so it was just those two who knew who I was, but still.

Anyway, somehow, at some point I made it home and ended up in my own bed. The lesson I learned that night was that the more a girl acts like she hates you, the more she loves your Back Page column. Remember that kids.

But seriously, I hope no one got caught alone in a room with that Vikings fan.

Did you love this column? Did you hate it? Got a topic you want me to discuss? E-mail me at dpope@rohan.sdsu.edu with any comments, questions or derogatory insults and you may see your message in my monthly mailbag column.

—David Pope is an English senior.

—This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Daily Aztec.

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/10/09) If you focus on making money this year, you'll find ways to do it. Ever think of writing a book? Starting an import business? Expand your area of operations. Step outside your box.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 Don't believe everything you hear.

Messages will be garbled, and some will just be lies. Do your own homework.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - If you ask, you're likely to get money that's owed to you.This could even work if you get somebody to ask for you.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 A reunion with an old friend stirs up memories. Don't get stuck in "what if."

Stay in "what's happening now."

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 The textbook seems to include an error.

Don't get stuck. Find someone with more experience to tell you what to do.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - The job's a mess, but you can clean it up. Make sure the others know what they're doing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 Your loved ones have some suggestions

about how to spend this evening.

Remember, it's for your own good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 5 Take it slow and easy. Conditions are getting better. It's hard to make a decision now. Put it off for a few days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - Let your partner play the next round while you learn.You're picking up the game fast; you'll be winning soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Go along with a person who has big schemes, but don't get too deeply involved. Have an escape route ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - The more you get into the project, the more interesting it becomes.That's because it keeps changing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Continue to review your work before you hand it in.You want to find the mistakes before anyone else does.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 Housework takes precedence over something you'd rather be doing.That's OK. You'll be glad you cleaned up the place. © 2009,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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34 Gallic she 35 Appointment 37 Words on a desk box 39 Quip, part 2 41 Quip, part 3 43 Dentist’s request 44 Pool table boundary 46 Sensible 47 One way to get directions 48 “Serpico” author Peter 50 Good-sized chamber ensembles 52 45 or 78: Abbr.

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Solution available online at www.TheDailyAztec.com 67 20th century basso Pinza 68 Cyberletters 69 If ’s partner, in logic 70 Quantum __ 71 Weasellike mammal DOWN 1 Piedmont wine region 2 Attempt 3 With no help 4 Any of three baseball brothers 5 Lifeboat, perhaps 6 Old waste allowances 7 Premium opera house spot 8 Blind part 9 College in

Claremont, California 10 Athletic types 11 Mine, in Metz 12 Ceramics baker 13 Place whom Sundance liked 21 Golden __: Mongol invaders 22 Baby’s ailment 25 Striped equine 26 Perry of fashion 27 Big board 28 Coop moms 30 Get a new mortgage on, briefly 31 Certain NCO, slangily 32 Pop 33 Eyelid maladies 36 Gillette Mach3 predecessor 38 Food-minus-pkg.

measure 40 Neat and trim 42 Standoffish 45 Oregon city near the mouth of the Columbia 49 Dutch brew 51 Bills with Franklin on them 52 Up from bed 54 Leading the league 55 Narc’s arrest 56 Westernmost D-Day beachhead 57 Chapeau’s perch 58 Move like sludge 59 __ Linda: San Bernardino suburb 60 Far from flashy 61 Jannings of old movies 62 Take out, editorially