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Thursday, April 3, 2014

SAT gets a makeover

By Devon Beck

STAFF WRITER

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The orca whale performances at SeaWorld are the most popular attraction to the San Diego theme park. A new bill working its way through th California legislature would make these performances illegal.

Blacklisted by Blackfish A new bill could make orca shows illegal at SeaWorld San Diego

By Olivia Lougee CONTRIBUTOR

“...the public has begun to question the

- State Assemblyman Richard Bloom

See SAT, Page 3

See BLACKFISH, Page 2

Greek life works to feed starving children

By Lauren Alders CONTRIBUTOR

Photo courtesy of Sara Pielsticker

Students in Greek Life raised over $22,000 and worked for several hours one evening to feed starving children across the world.

NEWS 1-3

FEATURE 6-9

USD reacts to drought

SPORTS 14-16

Seeing double

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NCAA Tournament down to Final Four PAGE 8-9

OPINION 4-5

ARTS AND CULTURE 10-13

Multitasking leads to distracted walking

The laughter continues with @Midnight

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See CHILDREN, Page 2

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The Vista | Thursday, April 3, 2014 EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Matt Hose news@usdvista.com

Jackson Somes news2@usdvista.com

Greek life packs food for charity CHILDREN, continued from Front Page

Photo courtesy of Sara Pielsticker

Members of Greek life made food packages for a philanthropy event called Feed My Starving Children during Greek Week.

Brief descriptions of newsworthy events occuring at USD, in San Diego, in the U.S., and around the world.

Beta wins Greek Week USD’s Greek Week ended March 29. Many events were held throughout the week, including trivia, relays and skits. There was close competition heading into skits, which marked the end of the week. Alpha Delta Pi and Beta Theta Pi won both skits and Greek years either team had won.

Obamacare sign-ups end The sign-up process for Obamacare ended on March 31. The New York Times reported that over seven million people have signed up for the new health care programs. The service initially sparked controversy over a patchy rollout of the system. However, over the next several weeks sign-ups picked up, leading to a the program.

Will the fat lady sing?

The San Diego opera suddenly announced last month that it would close in mid-April. After intense backlash from the San Diego community, the leaders of the opera on Monday announced that they would delay the closure of the opera until April 29, according to The Los Angeles Times. The opera will need a multi-million dollar donation by that date in order to continue operating.

Padres vs. Indians at USD The San Diego Padres took on the Cleveland Indians at USD’s Fowler Park this past Friday and Saturday. These games for the Padres before their home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, March 30. The Indians were up by 16-1 by only the third inning and continued to hold the lead, ultimately winning the game 16-4. On Saturday’s the two teams, with the Padres taking the win this time, with 9-8. Fowler Park was created last year after $10 million donation from Ron Fowler, the chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Ebola strikes in Africa Reports of the deadly illness ebola have spiked in Western Africa, with over 80 people killed in the past month from the disease. The New York Times reports that a little over a dozen of the cases have now spread to the capital of Guinea, raising alarms that the disease could kill many more in the dense urban environment. Some also fear that it could cross borders if airports are not careful in their recognition of symptoms before passengers enter airplanes.

A probe into SDPD sexual assault The Department of Justice has called for a probe into the San Diego Police Department after 15 sexual misconduct allegations have hatched over the past few years. The worst of was convicted of “soliciting sexual according to Voice of San Diego. The website reports that supervisors then Shooting of homeless man sparks protests in Albuquerque The March 16 shooting of homeless man, James Boyd, by Albuquerque the New Mexico city but also a federal investigation. The shooting took place in the foothills outside of the city and was captured on video by a camera In the video Boyd agrees to go with the feet then shoot multiple live rounds at Boyd.

meals, allowing each event to make a huge impact on a community or village of children in need.

Gunnlaugsson said that one individual will usually have the passion to host a mobile food-packing event, but it takes perseverance and drive to unite a community and make it happen.

He spoke at the kick-off celebratory event for FMSC on Wednesday.

“There is power in people coming together for one common goal, and a whole community investing time and effort to achieve it,” Gunnlaugsson

said.

In total, USD students and faculty raised over $28,000, exceeding their goal by $6,000. As for the future of FMSC at USD, Gunnlaugsson this is only the beginning of this collaboration.

They intend for this to be an integral part of the Greek Week events for years to come, in hopes that next year the event can be hosted on the USD campus. With a lot of potential for growth, the USD community has the ability to continue to make a huge impact on children in need all over the world.

USD reacts as drought continues

By Allyson Meyer STAFF WRITER

Despite a few scattered showers over the past few months, the drought in California is lingering at record levels. ability is still trying to reduce water usage on the USD campus.

For the month of March, the Ofthe “USD Wastes No Water Month.” An attempt to raise awareness for resource mote actions that limit water usage.

According to the New York Times, the drought in California has worsened.

Even the large storms that hit California at the end of February have done little to remedy the issues that the drought is causing. Although the rain did provide some temporary relief, 94 percent of California remains in a moderate drought, compared to only 46 percent a year ago. In addition to this, 22 percent of California is still experiencing a severe drought, according to the United States Drought Monitor. said that many measures have been taken to make USD’s water consumption

zles on irrigation that are over thirty perBlue, Go Green club on campus to develop educational events for limiting water usage for the month of March.

Michael Catanzaro, the director of sustainability, does acknowledge that some policies have yet to be implemented on campus to limit water waste. He still encourages the campus to take an active role in addressing this issue and playing a part in conservation.

“While no formal policy exists, we are engaged with campus stakeholders to reduce consumption and waste,” Catanzaro said.

He also pointed out that although USD has continued to grow in size, the water usage on campus is down to a 1990 level. With possible water reclamation technology coming to USD in the near future, Facilities Management is working with local water authorities to help in efforts to address the California drought. Catanzaro mentions that grounds maintenance tries to plant and maintain plants that are native to the San

Diego area and thrive in the San Diego climate.

Nevertheless, not all students feel that USD is conserving as much water as it could. Sophomore Kayleigh Ward said that when she walks to class in the morning, the sprinklers are running, many times spraying the pavement.

“I think in order to save more water, since we have such a lush and beautiful campus, we should run the sprinklers only at night,” Ward said. “That way most of the water is able to be absorbed into the soil before the sun can dry it out.”

She went on to say that the types of plants on campus may also help with water conservation efforts.

“Maybe, for potential water savings, we could plant more drought-tolerant plants on campus,” Ward said. “That way we could do our part, not only as USD, but as a community of San Diego.”

Some students also believe that USD should provide more information concerning other resource conservation to be more environmentally friendly.

Sophomore Madeline Kasik believes that USD needs to include information concerning recycling in its emphasis on

sustainable usage of materials.

“For me, learning about what you can and cannot recycle helps me become aware of what resources I am consuming, which in turn helps me conserve more,” Kasik said.

One event within this month-long awareness campaign hosted by the OfDrop Counts” on March 27. It provided a discussion with the campus about how everyone can help and make water conservation an aspect of their lives. The March activities have been a joint effort among various organizations on campus, including Outdoor Adventures, the Resident Hall Association, Residential life and Be Blue, Go Green club.

Although the drought is still a problem that California is facing, USD is making some changes to address its role in water preservation and conservation. asked the USD community to be smart about water usage, limiting how much water is used and letting facilities management know of any problems with plumbing. As a community within the drought, USD has had to make changes to meet continuing drought needs.

Bill challenges SeaWorld captivity BLACKFISH, continued from Front Page “I think that the concept of keeping orca whales in captivity is inherently wrong,” Minicozzi said. “I don’t think it is right to keep such huge animals in small spaces that don’t seem to match the environment orcas are meant to live in, and I’m also very hesitant about the ways these animals are treated. That being said, I would say I’d support a law that makes orca captivity illegal if it matched these concerns.”

While some support the bill, others differ in opinion and fear what this bill could mean for the future of San Diego and SeaWorld theme parks.

According to the Los Angeles Times, on Tuesday, the San Diego City Council declared March “SeaWorld San Diego Month.”

Kevin Faulconer, mayor of San Diego, also noted in the Los Angeles Times SeaWorld’s importance to the economy of San Diego. “[SeaWorld’s] footprint is so very important to us in San Diego,” Faulconer said.

Located on city property, SeaWorld pays rent of more than $14 million a year to the city of San Diego.

During the summer, it employs around 4,500 workers, putting it, as Faulconer reminded the council, “in league of Qualcomm, Northrop-Grumman and the Navy as a major employer.”

Councilwoman Lori Zapf also added to the praise. “[SeaWorld] has helped make some amazing contributions … to national and international marine mammal research,” Zapf said.

According to the Union Tribune, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protested the decision made by the City Council, calling it “shameful” and “an embarrassment to the city.”

Former SeaWorld trainers and animal experts have also disagreed with their concern about the welfare of the killer whales.

According to CNN, animal trainer Grey Stafford of Arizona’s Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium criticized the proposed law. “[The bill] collapses under its own weight of inconsistencies, particularly with respect to animal welfare and future breeding,” Stafford said.

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Protestors lined up on Sea World Drive outside of the park for several hours last week in protest of the theme park and in support of a bill that could ban the use of orca whales in performance shows.

Concerning the welfare of the species, he believes the killer whale shows ensure the animal and its habitat remain in the public eye instead of being neglected and forgotten.

Sophomore Rachel Whelan, a marine science major, supports the bill but also sees a problem in the proposition of keeping the orcas setting.

“I think that the bill is a good start but it would be better to put the whales born into captivity into bigger sanctuaries in the ocean instead, rather than an aquarium-like setting,” Whelan said.

In response to the allegations of a statement reported in the Union

Tribune. we’ve inspired more than 156 million guests, educated more than nine million students about marine animals and environmental stewardship and fostered critically important research studies with animals at our park,” committed to the health and well-being of all of our animals and killer whales are no exception.”

According to the Voice of San Diego, despite the various takes on this issue, “Zoos, aquariums and marine parks argue they’re safe havens for animals and that visitors who encounter those creatures in these facilities feel more connected to them and take steps to protect them – both in the wild and

in captivity.”

SeaWorld’s educational programs and overnight camps also brought in more than 87,000 participants in the past year, according to the Voice of San Diego.

These programs provide the students and scouts with an affordable and interactive way to learn about oceanic life, adhering to SeaWorld’s longstanding goal of informing San Diegans about conservation efforts and marine animals. force San Diegans to decide whether they believe in the allegations and support the business in moving forward.

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NEWS

PUBLIC SAFETY WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD alcohol/drugs misc.

March 30 Location: SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA At 2:07 A.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, one student was determined to be able to care for herself and she was released to her residence.

March 27 Location: San Antonio De Padua

March 23 Location: SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA GARAGE

At 1:49 A.M. Resident Assistants cited two students for Liquor Law Violations.

At 12:46 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an act of intolerance. Upon investigation, an offensive word was written on the back of a student’s vehicle. This report has been forwarded to Student Affairs.

March 23 Location: San Juan Capistrano Hall March 29 Location: San Miguel Arcangel Hall

At 2:37 A.M. Resident Assistants cited seven students for Liquor Law Violations.

At 8:09 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, one student was determined to be unable to care for herself and she was transported to the Detox.

March 21 Location: San Antonio De Padua

March 29 Location: Mission Crossroads

At 11:06 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of the odor of marijuana. Upon investigation, six students were cited for possession of marijuana.

March 22 Location: Mission Crossroads At 2:15 A.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an aggravated assault. Upon investigation, one visitor was assaulted by two unidentified male suspects outside of Mission Crossroads. The visitor was taken to the hospital.

March 22 Location: Manchester Village At 9:37 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of vandalism. Upon investigation, unknown suspect(s) broke a residence window with a water balloon on March 22nd at approximately 9:37 P.M. hours.

At 8:24 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, one student was determined to be unable to care for herself and she was transported to the hospital.

March 19 Location: Maher Hall Bike Rack At 10:24 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of a theft. Upon investigation, an unknown suspect(s) stole a student’s secured bicycle on March 19th between noon and 10:15 P.M.

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24 hours a day. Changes coming to the SAT 24 issues a year. USD says the changes won’t affect admissions SAT, continued from Front Page the individual scores for the Critical Reading and Math sections when screening potential applicants.

“Since the new SAT will still mandate that these two sections be Ballash said. “With regard to the this into an applicant’s review but Because the essay portion of the said this may change placement purposes.

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CollegeBoard has announced that it will make major changes to the test, modernizing some of the sections and making the essay portion optional.

the changes in the SAT will not be affecting how they accept prospective students.

at USD. “Although the new SAT will

the changes to the test will not change the outlook for potential new students

important to remember that this is still a

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OPINION Adolescent adulthood

EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Kendall Tich opinion@usdvista.com

Sara Butler opinion2@usdvista.com

Multitasking leads to distracted walking

By Olivia Gonzalez CONTRIBUTOR

By Sara Butler

ASST. OPINION EDITOR This past weekend I celebrated my 20th birthday. To be honest, I am not sure where my teenage years have gone. This two decade mark got me thinking about adulthood.

Many of us start college at 18 years old. This birthday presents us with the title of a legal adult, allowing us to vote, gamble and be drafted. Legally, this means that the scared freshmen when it comes to adulthood.

Although I was legally an adult, I did not feel this intense responsibility of adulthood at 18. As a college freshman back at the bottom of the totem pole, I was busy dodging seniors on the sidewalk and relying on my parents during my transition, both With year 20 approaching, I hoped the shift from my teenage years to my roaring twenties would prove to be a better marker of adulthood. At this age, many of us have a year or two of and friends as well as involvements, internships and independence. While by no means do I assume that 20-yearseemed more acclimated, comfortable But when midnight struck and I graduated from my teenage years, nothing changed. Although I was not expecting a fantasy of booming identify as this mature person I had pictured in my mind. Suddenly 20 didn’t seem so old; 20 still seemed too young to be an adult.

All of these missed milestones of adulthood make me convinced that Millennials are changing what age remains, adulthood has been socially that we keep postponing the age of initiation into this phase of our lives later and later, changing what it means to be an adult.

Most of us are aware that our generation has delayed the average age of getting married and having kids. Instead of settling down with high school sweethearts, college is often seen as prime time and territory for young dating lives. Also, more and more college graduates pursue graduate school. Staying in school longer postpones careers and elongates reliance on families. Many of us view our twenties as the period of life to experiment and explore other options.

With all this postponing, older generations might view Millennial’s values and behaviors as immature. We are often seen through a stereotypical lens, assumed to be lazy college students milking our parents as dependents. While I admit Millennials are far from perfect, instead of seeing these behavioral patterns as an excuse to act like a child, I see these decisions as extending one’s adolescence.

There are a lot of problems facing the world that have been left to us to to solve these issues, and I do not think we are ignorant to this responsibility.

We will have to deal with greater need enough time to grow up to handle these problems. We need more time for out who we are, which will help us on With the increasing trend of the ideology that our twenties are for us, we seem to be promoting a cultural shift. We are embracing adolescence in order to be well-rested and prepared for this daunting adulthood. While turning milestone for adulthood, I see it as the marker of advanced adolescence.

Just because we are promoting elongating our youth does not mean we condone careless behavior. Yes, onto this youth, but we are doing it for into adulthood, we want to be ready.

We want to cross everything off of our bucket lists before we start “To Do” lists for the future.

I believe that past generations may have forgotten the value of youth, and that Millennials have simply invented a way to hold onto adolescence for a bit longer to ease this rough transition.

We have created a kind of “adolescent adulthood” that changes year 20 from the end of an era to a new beginning.

There is no rush to be an adult when there is always tomorrow.

Texting while walking: we’ve all done it. In our fast-paced, multi-media society, we depend on our cell phones to stay connected with the world around us. Empowered by mobilized multitasking, we text our friends and family, check our e-mails or scroll through social media. We carry a portable, virtual world in the palm of our hands. The downside? We often forget to look up.

College students are selfproclaimed masters of multitasking, but most of us can’t help but bump into something while distracted by a cell phone. In the case of Olivia Sandusky, a freshman at USD, a distracted walking incident involving a gate resulted in bruises and a bloodied lip. Whether it’s a gate, tree or fellow student, texting while walking often leads to embarrassment and injury.

USD’s population of over 9,000

manner that sounds ominously similar to drunk driving. In the study, when subjects were texting, they deviated from a given line and walked slower and/or experienced impaired balance.

Ultimately, this study indicated that texting impacts balance, velocity and overall walking abilities.

Distracted walking may appear to be simply an issue of visual distraction; when you are looking down at your phone, you can’t see what’s ahead of you. However, studies have indicated that using your phone has a more complex impact on your brain. Texting while walking inhibits the areas of the brain that control gait and memory recall.

According to Jack Nasar, an Ohio State University professor, warns about the danger of using cell phones in public settings.

“Cognitive distraction from mobile phone use reduces situation awareness…putting pedestrians at greater risk for accidents,” Nasar said.

Several innovative attempts have been made to minimize the risks

“College students are self-proclaimed masters of multitasking, but most of us can’t help but bump into something while distracted by a cell phone.” students and faculty, as well as its hilly terrain and numerous stairs, create a potentially dangerous environment for distracted texters.

According to Quinton Kawahara, Captain of USD Public Safety, students should take precautions on campus.

“We would caution all those that want to use their cell phones to not get so engrossed in what they are doing that they forget what is going on around them,” Kawahara said.

Accidents from texting while walking are becoming a national issue and have even added a new word to our national lexicon: distracted walking.

At USD, 92 percent of students have been involved in a distractedwalking incident.

Thirty percent of USD students have bumped into someone else while texting and walking, while 62 percent have been bumped into by a distracted texter.

Distracted walking sounds like a humorous phenomenon. However, a study conducted by Stony Brook University describes the serious effects of distracted walking in a

associated with texting and walking.

New cell phone apps attempt to give cellphone users increased visibility while they are walking. Type n Walk, for the iPhone, utilizes the iPhone’s camera to display an individual’s surroundings while they text. This app accepts the inevitability of texting and walking, but seeks to reduce the likelihood of cell phone users walking into a tree or falling down stairs.

Regardless of whether we view it as a comedic modern phenomenon or a serious threat to public health, dependency that our society has on technology. About 80 percent of USD students believe that distracted walking poses a danger to themselves or others, yet 98 percent of students continue to use their cell phone while walking.

When asked how they feel when they can’t text someone back immediately, 80 percent of students said they felt anxious or upset.

Many USD students feel anxious when they have to wait for a reply.

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expected, urgent reciprocity that has developed in our culture. With fast-paced technology comes the expectation of immediate response, creating a tangled and chaotic web that students are now, literally and metaphorically, tripping over.

Ultimately, the distracted walking

us with an opportunity to be selfinto our virtual worlds. USD is ranked the seventh most beautiful college campus in The Princeton Review, but the beauty of our school’s breathtaking architecture and landscape are lost to distracted texters.

To encourage USD students to

are we no longer capable of living in

“As a society, we are rarely immersed in the present moment; we are continuously multi-tasking and escaping into the virtual realm of mobile media. Walking provides this time to delve into our virtual worlds” the present moment?

As a society, we are rarely immersed in the present moment; we are continuously multi-tasking and escaping into the virtual realm of mobile media. Walking provides

walking, a simple idea implemented by the state of Delaware would work well.

Delaware placed large stickers on their cities’ sidewalks and crosswalks. The stickers capture a simple yet powerful message: “LOOK UP.”

Be for equality, be a feminist

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By Allison Agre

feminism.

The hesitancy of Americans, men and women alike, to consider themselves feminists must evaporate.

Feminism has seen better days, with celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson declaring to the world that they are not feminists, the movement is unfortunately facing a bit of an identity crisis.

A poll conducted by Economist/ YouGov found that 72 percent of Americans say they are not feminists.

Feminism has given America so much, especially women’s right to vote. So why is there a colossal estrangement from the word?

The negativity surrounding the word ‘feminist’ is unwarranted, misguided and full of misconceptions.

A lot of the negativity boils down to fear and this is harmful to the future of women in America.

Women do not have to burn their bras or stop shaving their legs. They can keep wearing pretty dresses, putting on makeup and letting men hold open doors for them.

They don’t even have to stop wanting kids or declare a war on men.

It’s unfortunate that foolish and ignorant stereotypes like these have resulted in the majority of Americans disassociating themselves with

belief that men and women should

STAFF WRITER

You can’t sort of believe that men and you don’t. You either are a feminist or you’re not.

Feminism is about ensuring that women have the same opportunities as men have. It is about ensuring that the work of women is seen as essential as the work of men. It is about ensuring that women have the same freedom as

Beyoncé preaches the message of feminism in her song “***Flawless.”

The song borrows the ideas author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expressed in a talk at TEDxEuston called, “We should all be feminists.”

Beyoncé sings about the pressure girls feel to be perfect and to think of marriage as the highest goal in life.

Adichie’s voice comes in over the music and she says, “We teach girls to shrink themselves, to make themselves smaller. We say to girls, ‘You can have ambition, but not too much. You should aim to be successful, but not too successful. Otherwise you will threaten the man.’” Adichie continues on to

“The negativity surrounding the word ‘feminist’ is unwarranted, misguided and full of misconceptions.” men to pursue their dreams.

Lena Dunham, creator and star of the HBO show GIRLS is not afraid to proclaim herself a feminist.

“The idea of being a feminist—so many women have come to this idea of it being anti-male and not able to connect with the opposite sex—but human rights. For me that is just an essential part of my identity,” Dunham said.

address the eminence of feminism.

In this empowering song, Beyoncé and Adichie give only a few of the many reasons as to why feminism still matters. There are many.

In the documentary Miss Representation, there are many shocking statistics in regards to women in our current society that would make one realize women may still have a long way to go until there will be

One in six women are survivors of rape or attempted rape.

Between 1937 and 2005, there were only 13 female protagonists in 71 countries in the world have had female presidents or prime ministers and the U.S. is not one of them.

Only four countries in the world fail to provide paid maternity leave to all workers and one of these countries is the U.S. Single women make 90 percent of what men make. Women with children make 73 percent of what men make.

Single women with children make 60 percent of what men make.

In nine states and the District of Colombia, women who are victims of domestic abuse can be denied health care coverage because domestic abuse can be considered a preexisting condition.

For these reasons, and for many more, feminism is more relevant than ever. The movement should not be considered dead.

Feminism is not a competition between men and women. It doesn’t a mentality that strives to promote order to assure the happiness of all human beings.

Be loud. Be proud. Be a feminist.

The views expressed in the Opinion section are not necessarily those of The Vista staff, the University of San Diego or its student body.

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OPINION iPhone Applications of the Week

Flappy Bird

MLB.com at Bat

With baseball season Were you one of the many people who got addicted to beginning, it’s important to stay in the loop, whether the first Flappy Bird? Were you like baseball or not. you absolutely horrified when it was removed from Stay up to date with current games and scores so you the app store? Well, lucky can keep up with the for you, there is a new MLB. You can also follow season of Flappy Bird that specific teams and receive is essentially the same as notifications regarding the first with some fun new their game time and features that make the game current scores. Access all even more entertaining.

The game still requires you team standings and follow how all teams are doing to tap the screen to take throughout the season. the bird through obstacles The app also allows you to to reach a high score, so it keep up with MLB news has the same feel as the first and information regarding Flappy Bird that everyone teams and team members. loved.

Photo Grid

Retail Me Not

Badoo

This app allows you to create unique photo collages that can be perfectly sized to social networking or photo sharing applications. You can edit photos and videos and string them together in collages to post or send anywhere. You can also add text or graphics to your photos at the the bottom or top of the collage. Once you are finished stringing together all your photos and/or videos, you can save the collage onto your camera roll and share with all your friends.

If you love shopping but your bank account doesn’t love when you shop, this application is perfect for you. It allows you to find coupons for stores in your area and you can download the coupons and show them to the cashier when you arrive at the store. You can also search for coupons based on your location, the store or the type of store you are looking for.

This is the perfect app for anyone who loves to shop but needs the few dollars off that a coupon can help with.

This is a new social network application that allows you to connect with people in your area.

Similar to other social networking sites, you can upload and share photos and connect with others on the site. You can contact people directly and start private conversations with them through the app. The app is designed to connect people everywhere and it does just that by allowing you to talk directly to people from all over the world if they have this iPhone app.

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FEATURE

EDITOR Brittany Carava feature@usdvista.com

Fear of the Unknown

By Brittany Carava FEATURE EDITOR

Looking forward to my summer study abroad experience, I’ve suddenly come to the realization that I’m going to be leaving the little bubble that is southern California and be traveling to a foreign country in a very short period of time. Not only will I be in a new country, I’ll be surrounded by a completely new language, food, culture and social norms. This is a bit French and have not experienced life outside of the US. However, despite my growing anxiety, I feel that with proper planning and organization, my trip will be successful and I will feel comfortable with traveling to France. I decided on Photo Courtesy of USD Edible Garden

Paris so hopefully I can keep myself occupied for ten straight hours as the Hawaii. Reading from my Kindle, watching pirated movies and napping are my preferred downtime activities, that in.

Once I land in Paris I’m going to have to learn to navigate the metro system to get from the airport to my host campus. While I’m used to the trolley system in San Diego, I have a feeling that trying to maneuver a completely new transit system with signs all in France is going to be a bit of a struggle to say the least. I picked up a book of essential French phrases over Spring Break so hopefully I will pick up some French knowledge by that time.

I am a huge, obsessive foodie so I’m probably most excited for the culinary adventures that await me.

With the majority of their diet being bread, cheese and wine, I’m pretty sure in trying escargot and other French delicacies such as macarons and crepes.

I will be staying with other USD students in an apartment in one of the surrounding arrondissements or districts around my host school.

They include small kitchens so my roommates and I will be able to shop at French markets and prepare meals in my humble abode. I’m also an excessive food photographer so my with perfectly edited photos of all the foods that I’m sampling while I’m abroad for a month.

The host school in France has been sending students huge information packets on everything that a student may need to know while studying abroad. What really surprised me was the list of tips on the social norms and culture of the French people. The packet highlighted what colors to wear, to not speak English loudly in public, and warned of the ever-present pickpocketers.

France scares me probably because I’ve been forced to see Taken too many follow U2 around or share a cab with a complete stranger, I know I will be aware of my surroundings and be a little extra cautious while traveling around the city.

Finally, a trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without visits to several landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, am ecstatic to see art pieces from over two centuries ago and hopefully take a I’ve also been informed that all of the major retail stores have huge sales at the end of June at the end of my trip to Paris so a trip to the Champs Elysee will obviously be a multiple day affair.

While my month in Paris might take a few days of adjustment, I can’t wait to experience all the culture, food, sights and new relationships I will discover in Paris. booked, and with a French phrase book in hand and my girlfriends as travel companions, I know that I am ready to take on this big step outside of the California bubble and into the City of Lights.

Students learn about sustainable gardening practices while maintaining an on campus garden and earning college credit.

Student garden encourages sustainablity

By Brittany Carava FEATURE EDITOR

skills, including a discussion about permaculture with local farmer and The class also visits local nurseries to purchase plants for the

What started as a summer project is growing into a new opportunity for USD students interested in started years ago but has undergone several periods of neglect in the last Cafe manager Courtney Waters and some students who were here over the summer reincarnated the garden.

This semester, Waters started a .5 credit recreation class to get more students involved and committed to the garden. Students each have shifts where they work in the garden for once a week one hour shifts.

The class also has speakers come and discuss various agricultural

garden. One of the plots is dedicated to a permaculture pilot project where students are creating a miniature food forest.

There’s also a compost bin and a worm bin where students are welcome to deposit their food waste into the worm bin, however there are rules listed for what the worms will and will not eat.

The garden also produces food which is harvested by the class Some of the kale and cilantro have items. Student Connor Self explains the value of this experience of working in the garden.

“The class is more of an

experiential learning- community taught class and less of a traditional course,” Self said.

Students involved in the gardening project hope to expand the class, gardening community and the actual physical space as well. Students are hoping to have a full 3-unit permaculture class and turn the annual garden beds into a permanent foodforest in order to continually provide food for the USD community.

“We think that it is extremely important to know where your food comes from and the ultimate way to do that is to grow it yourself,” Self said.

“Growing your own food is a life skill that is valuable to everyone and doing so in a sustainable manner, with no chemical inputs and limited water use is vital in today’s world.”

The students involved in the project want to emphasize the community and sharing that takes place in the garden, by working together in order to bring

USD closer together and be healthy and sustainable all at once.

The class will be offered again in the fall semester, allowing interested students to learn more about gardening, food production and agriculture.

Students can also contact Courtney to volunteer in the garden and attend the speakers if they aren’t able to enroll in the class.

With the current Changemaker challenge being “Food for Life”, project allows for students to actively participate in a sustainable gardening project which allows for education of permaculture and sustainable farming practices.

Living in San Diego also provides students various resources to visit local farms and bring the ideas of sustainable farming back to campus to create a community that supports locally grown food.

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FEATURE

Greek Week sparks friendly competition 509 points: Alpha Delta Pi/Beta Theta Pi

444 points: Alpha Phi/ Sigma Theta Psi/Sigma Pi

475 points: Gamma Phi Beta/ Rugby

356 points: Kappa Alpha Theta/ FIJI

466 points: Kappa Kappa Gamma/Delta Tau Delta

303 points: Alpha Chi Omega/Phi Kappa Theta

Top two photos : Kevin Nelson/The Vista, bottom two photos: courtesy of Sara Pielsticker

Students compete in various relay races, skits and provide service to children in need during the Greek Week festivities.

Earth Month 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SATURDAY 4/26

SUNDAY 3/30

Roast and Roll

CicloSDias

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., UC 128

10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Meet at UC 136 (Outdoor Adventures)

Students for Fair Trade’s 1st Annual Roast & Roll! We will be biking to several fair trade coffee shops/ cafes around San Diego, stopping to try coffee at each location and to learn about how Fair Trade is incorporated into each business.

Price is $5 or $10 including bike rental (bike rental limited). All are welcome for a fun, active & educational experience!

Join the local community to bike around a car-free Pacific Beach for CicloSDias San Diego. Meet at Outdoor Adventures at 10am to bike over to PB together.

Participants will need a bicycle and helmet. A limited number of USD bicycles will be available for a $10 rental fee.

TUESDAY 4/1

Natural History Museum

SUNDAY 4/27

12 p.m. - 2 p.m., Meet at UC 136 (Outdoor Adventures)

Earth Fair

11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Balboa Park

Outdoor Adventures is providing transportation to “Water: A California Story” at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. Visit this exhibit of photos, maps, video, hands-on activities, and more. Free transportation and admission. Must register at sandiego.edu/oa.

TUESDAY 4/15

Guest Speaker: Kyle Theirmann 7 p.m., Warren Auditorium in Mother Rosalie Hill Hall

SATURDAY 4/5

Suzie’s Farms

11 a.m., Suzie’s Farm

Join the Gardening Class on a trip to Suzie’s Farm for a tour of a local farm and a fun day of gardening!

Cost of the trip is $18. Email Paula Morreale at paula-09@sandiedo.edu to learn more details.

SUNDAY 4/6

Sustainability Mass

THURSDAY 4/24

Earth Day Celebration

Come listen to 23 year old professional surfer Kyle Thiermann speak about his Surfing for Change project, where he combines surfing with short films to bring attention to current issues around the world.

This is the largest free, annual environmental fair in the world.

Earth Fair draws more than 60,000 visitors each year with more than 350 exhibitors, a Food Pavilion, Kid’s Activity Area, multiple entertainment venues, and much more. Join us for this exciting event and visit our booth.

Trams will run between USD and the Earth Fair on the hour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Meet in front of the University Center.

TUESDAY 4/29

12 - 2 p.m., SLP - Plaza Mayor

Green Jobs Panel

Join the USD Community as we celebrate Earth Day. Enjoy free food, giveaways, music, and much more. The winners for the Changemaker Challenge will be announced.

12 - 2 p.m., UC 128

7 p.m. & 9 p.m., Founders Chapel

FRIDAY 4/25

Mass will include a special focus on sustainability, fair trade, and stewardship for the environment.

Fair Trade refreshments will be available after both masses. All are welcome.

Free Bike Tune-up

Interested in a “green” job? Maybe a career in sustainability? Join us for a panel discussion with USD local businesses as they discuss their work in the sustainability field. This is a great opportunity to network with green businesses as well as get your questions answered.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m., UC 136 (Outdoor Adventures)

Outdoor Adventures and the Office of Sustainabilty are pleased to bring back free bike adjustments and tune-ups. Our professional, Stu, will be on campus outside Outdoor Adventures ready to work on your bike. To make an appointment, register at sandiego.edu/oa.

For more information about these events, visit www.sandiego.edu/sustainability

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FEATURE

FEATURE

ART DIRECTOR

Brittany Carava feature@usdvista.com

Colleen Buffington cbuffington@usdvista.com

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Jesslyn Nunez

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Do you currently go to school with your twin? yes What is one funny memory of being a twin?

“I don't necessarily remember this, but all the signs say it's true.

My sister was a horrible womb-mate,” Ian said. “Jesse was double my weight when we were born. I tell everyone that is the reason I eat so much; I'm still trying to make up for how little I was.”

What do you want others to know about being a twin?

“ I want others to know how incredible it is being a twin, especially when you have as good a twin as my sister. Jesse is my closest friend; we don't have any other siblings, so we grew up having just each other. She truly is my other half. I have never been an “I.” It's always been "we" and I wouldn't have it any other way,” Ian said.

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"Kelsey and I used to sing 'Somewhere Out There,' from the movie 'An American Tail,' to each other before falling asleep (we were probably three or four years old)."

What do you want others to know about being a twin?

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Twin’s Name: Caroline

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Year: Sophomore

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Do you currently go to school with your twin?

Anna attends USD, Caroline Santa Clara University What is one funny memory of being a twin?

“Since we know each other so well, consistently through our childhood we convinced a lot of other kids that we were telepathic, to where they could ask one of us a question, and the other could answer it.”

What do you want others to know about being a twin?

“If you ask us 'what's it like being a twin?' We will ask you back 'what's it like NOT being a twin?”

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What do you want others to know

“Twins are still individuals. Being Allison and Mata said.

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Kaitlin Meyer Twin’s Name: Allyson Year: Sophomore Identical or Fraternal: Identical

Do you currently go to school with your twin? Yes What is one funny memory of being a twin?

“I have shorter hair than Allyson and one day a girl I didn't know came up to me and seemed so surprised that I had gotten my hair cut,” Kaitlin said. “I couldn't get up the nerve to tell her that she had the wrong twin and I thanked her for the compliment.”

What do you want others to know about being a twin?

“We might be close, but we can't communicate telepathically,” Kaitlyn and Allyson said.

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"We do not go to the same college, but I wish we did! She goes to Fresno State."

What is one funny memory of being a twin?

"There are too many to count. Any day in the life of Hunter and Chandler is comical."

What do you want others to know about being a twin?

“Being a twin is such a blessing because I get to share my birthday with my best friend and we can help each other through any of life's challenges.

It is hard being at separate colleges but I love going home and meeting all of her new friends, and introducing her to mine.”

Lindsay Stewart Twin’s Name: Anna Year: Sophomore Identical or Fraternal: Fraternal

Do you currently go to school with your twin?

No, Anna goes to UCLA

What is one funny memory of being a twin?

“We were sitting in the back seat of our car, and hadn’t been listening to music at all and our mom was driving. We both burst into the same line of the same exact song. My mom thought we did it on purpose to freak her out and didn’t believe us when we told her we didn’t plan it,” Lindsay said.

What do you want others to know about being a twin?

“Having a twin is like having your best friend with you all the time and it’s one of the things I am most thankful for,” Lindsay said.

Colleen Buffington/The Vista

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ARTS & CULTURE

EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Khea Pollard arts@usdvista.com

Anastasia Macdonald arts2@usdvista.com

The Sounds take on the House of Blues

Swedish indie rock band shares the stage with Blondfire and Strange Talk

By Christina Belloso CONTRIBUTOR The crowd grew silent with anticipation as they waited for eccentric lead singer, Maja Ivarsson of The Sounds to take the House of Blues stage, breathing in harmony with eyes searching in a dimly lit atmosphere.

As a Swedish indie rock band, The Sounds, took to their instruments Strange Talk, a roaring excitement was felt in the hearts of all attendees.

On March 25, the concert was held in the underground venue of the House of Blues located in the Gaslamp district of downtown San Diego. The venue, characterized by southern-inspired abstract and free-form artwork on its walls, has hosted a motley selection of bands. A sold out show was comprised of devout fans and newcomers.

Everyone from free-spirited teens to middle-aged adults crowded the dance the bar section.

Kicking off the concert, Australian electro-alternative band, Strange Talk, brought life to a music-craving mob of emotions, beginning with one of their new singles, “Is It Real?”. Strange Talk was promoting their new album, “Cast Away,” projected to release April 29. From Melbourne, Australia, lead singer Stephen Docker, bassist Gerard Sidhu, drummer Travis Constable, and guitarist Gillan Gregory formed the band on Feb. 2010. The band offers a fresh edge to alternative music by incorporating upbeat electronic tones.

The crowd grew more and more alive as the band continued previewing their newest songs including “Cast Away” and “Young Hearts.” Docker, constantly checked in on the audience, praising the energy of the crowd and adding in quick bits of Australian humor.

A drum beat or a guitar riff kick-started their songs, accompanied by a futuristic melody that picked up the pace of the track and further intrigued new Strange Talk fans. If songs could have been seen in color that night, Strange Talk’s ballads would have emitted every color imaginable, beginning with calm rays of blue and then exploding with loud sparks of bright yellow, orange and red.

Next to perform was L.A.-based the souls of an excited audience with their echoey songs that strike the perfect balance between easy-going and full-bodied. Created by the brothersister duo, Bruce and Erica Driscoll, they have been joined by guitarist Steve Stout and drummer Kiel Feher.

The Driscoll siblings have written and produced all of their music starting with their debut album, “My Someday,” in 2008. The band performed songs from their second album “Young Heart” released Feb. 11, 2014. The audience song, “We Are One,” beginning mysteriously with a soft symphonic lullaby, punctuated by the entrance of robust percussion and electric guitar.

For the third song in, “Waves,” Erica picked up her pearly electric guitar and combined her prowess for strumming the strings along with her ethereal siren-like vocals. Soon a larger crowd had amassed and everyone had caught on to the dreamy melodies. Ending

with their popular “Where the Kids their support and ended their set with an energizing jam of guitar, electronic notes and Erica’s distinct voice.

The Sounds were next to take on the crowd, but suspense ensued as they continued to delay. A DJ was brought on stage, the DJ was skilled what? in creating a nightclub atmosphere, combining popular Top 40 songs with varying beats and synth interjections, nothing could hold off a screaming sea of spectators hungry for what The Sounds were going to serve up. Finally, all the lights went off except for a few beams of red light on the backdrop, and one by one the drummer, guitarists and lead singer sauntered onto the stage still in darkness.

A bellowing guitar hypnotized

Lights of every color were synchronized to the beat of the Sounds’ anthems and evoked the edgy, poppy and mellow moods that characterize their eclectic music. Ivarsson, was the perfect portrait of the spunky, expressive, not-a-care-in-the-world persona that screams to be let out from within all of us. She pounded the mic on her chest, threw her plastic cup of whiskey in the audience and smoked a cigarette while performing.

Multi-faceted Ivarsson even displayed a deeper side, taking a break from buoyant tunes and slowing the mood down with the heartfelt single, “Wish You Were Here”. The experience was euphoric as the audience jumped and sang in unison begging The Sounds to come back on stage for a three-song encore. Capping off their 20 song set, The Sounds pulled people from the

One Sleeps When I’m awake.” Then a succession of drums aroused the crowd and lead singer, Maja Ivarsson walked up and took hold of the mic with conviction. The audience erupted with mania throwing their hands up in the air. Formed in Helsingborg, Sweden,

their last song “Hope You’re Happy Now.” Every note and every beat was felt that night, as the audience closed their eyes, moved by the sound waves as Ivarsson shared that “life should be about drinking, smoking, and making music.” way too long of a paragraph Sounds, have been together since 1999 The Sounds’ 2014 North American and have acquired a dedicated fan base Tour began March 18 in Vancouver in a 15-year period. Accompanied by and the group will embark across the country, rounding off their month tour on their 2014 North American Tour, the Sounds are promoting their new album Strange Talk as their openers. Ivarsson “Weekend” which introduces new made a promise to come back to San elements of acoustic and rustic sound Diego, admiring the liveliness of the while maintaining their punk-rock roots. House of Blues crowd that night.

Photos courtesy of The Sounds

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The laughter continues @Midnight on Comedy Central Comedians fight for the title of Funniest Person in the World

By John Barnum CONTRIBUTOR A very odd game show airs every Monday through Thursday night at midnight on Comedy Central. If one were to stay up late and watch, Chris Hardwick pinning different comedians against each other to win the ultimate prize of the funniest person in the world. Unfortunately, this title is void after 23 ½ hours when the next @midnight airs and a new champion is announced.

These “champions” are forged through a hilarious competition where three contestants attempt to give the funniest response to social media through a game assigned by Hardwick.

One of these games is “rapid refresh,” a multiple choice question with three responses. Two being fake tweets and one being real, the contestants must guess the true tweet. show and the winner is awarded 100 points. As the show progresses the games become more complex and the stakes are increased.

One of the most popular games would be “Hashtag wars.” In this game Hardwick introduces a hashtag, such as #FilmPoops, and the contestants ring in with responses related to the hashtag, such as “Operation Dumbo Drop,” “There will be Blood,” “Splash,” “Anaconda,” or “Children of the Corn.” The game takes a certain level of immaturity. Other variations of the game include #FatTVShows.

This hashtag created responses like “Two and a Half Man,” “Breaking Bed” and “FatMidnight.” Contestants will ring in as quickly and as many times as they can before the 60 second time limit elapses. Whether their response merited points is arbitrarily determined by Hardwick.

With the exception of “Hashtag wars” and a few others, different games are introduced every day, promising new sources of hilarity.

All of the games are based off the internet and social media. Examples

of game topics would be: celebrity faux pas, Craig’s list postings, YouTube videos, etc. The points that are awarded determine what two competitors will Champions on this show include funny people: Kumail Nanjiani, Ron Funches, Kyle Kinane, Doug Benson, Hannibal Buress and Nikki Glaser.

Many other comedians have also tried their luck at this game such as Tom Lennon, Natasha Leggero, Jonah Ray and Steve Agee to name a few.

The show debuted in Oct. 2013 a short trial period it was approved

by Comedy Central that November and will hopefully be approved for a second season this summer. This show is perfect for those who love being informed on current events, improv comedy, social media as well as adult humor.

Photos Courtesy of Comedycentral

Creative Writing

By John Barnum CONTRIBUTOR

Name: John Barnum Year: Freshman Intended Major(s): English

Editor in Chief & Director of Finance

Type of Piece: Sonnet

“This sonnet was spawned out of the growing loneliness that enveloped me after being rejected by a girl that I was (still am) madly in love with I wrote it because I thought expressing my feelings would make me feel better...and it did.”

Applications due

Reminder If I could but live alone, without the cheers And moans of others, content would I be to remain In solace. No companion, no partner

Wednesday, April 2nd

No lover; would be a set of qualms unseen By my sad eyes that are beleaguered by Love, in forms that touch not me. Embracing, kissing Loving…envy does it evoke within My heart. To see what I do not possess Flaunted and cherished, pains me. You were my Escape of this, a dream of fancy to excite My brain. I should have known it were a lie,

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Available at SLP 403B and UC 132

A poison fruit for me to love then bite.

Rejection has made you but a reminder

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ARTS & CULTURE

EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Khea Pollard arts@usdvista.com

Anastasia Macdonald arts2@usdvista.com

Photos courtesy of Foster the People

Foster the People fails to capture their audience The debut of their sophomore album “Supermodel” leaves listeners cold

By Henry Kittle CONTRIBUTOR Foster the People released their debut album, “Torches,” in May of

as “Houdini” and “Helena Beat” to back up their monster hit “Pumped Up With upbeat bass lines, withdrawn Up Kicks” propelled the band to a time, frontman Mark Foster was a

the band released their second album, “Supermodel,” which was swiftly met

which is suppose to be the album’s

“Supermodel” is a deliberate departure from the catchy beats of of tempos and experimental sounds

distaste for modern popular culture and

with too many “na na na’s” and “yeah instrumentals, the album fails to tell an The frustration and disappointment The sound indicates a depleted zest

technical skills of the musicians and tracks is still there, but the execution is Foster the People takes the risk of dud album like “Supermodel” and the

Photos courtesy of Foster the People

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ARTS & CULTURE Food Crossword

Across 5. White fermented dairy product

Down 1. A fungus with a stem and cap 2. A grain vegetable also known as maize

6. Small tortilla folded around a filling 8. Dessert made of two small merengue biscuits 9. Open faced pastry made with egg and a variety of fillings 10. Deep red root vegetable 11. Made of layers of flat wavy pasta, vegetables, and meat

3. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream 4. Mix of leaft vegetables 7. A color was named after this fruit 12. Small Japanese sea food wrap

13. Soft French cow’s milk cheese with a white mold

Answers to last week’s crossword

By: Anastasia Macdonald Asst. Arts & Culture Editor

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SPORTS Baseball is back

EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Hunter Jameson sports@usdvista.com

Maya Arrieta sports2@usdvista.com

Cowboys Stadium prepares for Final Four Florida is the lone number one seed left in tournament

By Matthew Roberson CONTRIBUTOR

HUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR Opening Day for Major League long months of listening to ESPN talk about LeBron, Richard Sherman, Johnny Football and the unsolvable player taken in the NFL Draft. This is a hard time for die-hard baseball fans who can’t wait to watch their favorite teams play and strive for a World Series title.

The Boston Red Sox won the World Series title last October, causing the streets of Boston to party like something out of Animal House.

The Red Sox took their signature championship tour of the White House and had a visit with President Obama, closing their time on top as the new season approaches. The Red Sox agreed to a one-year deal with former Texas Rangers catcher A.J Pierzynski, a huge acquisition that could contribute offensively and defensively. USD’s very own Kris Bryant will make a surge this year for the Chicago Cubs, as many other top prospects try to make a name for themselves.

A few recent milestones were hit in Major League Baseball prior to the season even starting. Detroit Tiger’s star player and two-time reigning MVP Miguel Cabrera was given a 10 year, $300 million contract. This includes several bonuses and incentives that make the contract more expensive than the amount of money it took to build the Comerica Park. This contract is the highest in Major League history, and I would think that the Tigers are to World Series Title.

The Los Angeles Dodgers also hit a milestone, surpassing the New York Yankees for highest payroll of any team. The Yankees had been atop this category for what seems like forever, but the Dodgers now hold this title behind valiant efforts from new owners that include famous basketball star, Magic Johnson. With Matt Kemp, Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez and Zack Greinke all having contracts above the has a high expectation for the season.

The question I ask myself is: Will all of the money teams are giving players even make a difference for winning the World Series? The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s star player Mike trout didn’t even make a million dollars last year, but was a major contender for AL MVP. I expect the season to be similar to how the recent seasons have gone, with the same elite teams competing for the playoffs.

I expect the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to perform a lot better than last year as their young players team chemistry. Trout will be another front-runner for MVP and has potential unlike most players in history.

A day that many baseball fans thought would never come become a reality over the off-season. Derek Jeter announced this would be his “Captain,” which devastated Yankees fans all across the nation including myself. There are so many good teams that have potential this season, but season he deserves.

The Yankees made several offseason moves that show signs of promise for the future. They arguably have the deepest and potentially fastest Ellsbury to the likes of Ichiro Suzuki, Brett Gardner, Carlos Beltran, Alfonso Soriano and Ichiro Suzuki. The question is how their pitching will hold up; being so susceptible to injury in the last few seasons. Masahiro Tanaka might have something to say about that a $155 million deal and looks to be an integral part of their pitching rotation this season.

It’s obviously too early to make any sort of prediction for how the season will pan out, but I anticipate big things from the Dodgers, Yankees, Tigers and Braves. Unfortunately for those loyal fans in Texas, I am the Houston Astros’ year.

The 2013-2014 college basketball season has been whittled down to four teams, and they are hardly the teams America expected to see duke it out in the Final Four in Arlington, Texas.

This year’s Final Four will be a mix of high and low seeds, with the one-seed University of Florida Gators and twoseed University of Wisconsin Badgers being joined by the upset-minded University of Connecticut Huskies and University of Kentucky Wildcats. to reach the Final Four in 30 years, while eighth-seeded Kentucky will try to duplicate the success of Butler in 2010, the last eight seed to reach the national championship game. The place on Saturday, April 5, with the championship game coming two days later on Monday, April 7. certainly lived up to their elite nickname. The Elite Eight saw all four of its games decided by 10 points or less, two of which came down to the kicked off with a classic David versus Goliath match up, as the tournament’s top overall seed Florida dispatched of the eleventh-seeded Dayton Flyers by a score of 62-52. The win snapped a streak of three straight losses in the Elite Eight for coach Billy Donovan and his experienced Gator team. Florida starts four seniors, something that is almost unheard of in today’s game because of the high volume of underclassmen bolting for the NBA. “I think for those four seniors, going through the experiences, as think they helped them come together,” coach Donovan explained in a postgame interview with Rachel Nichols of CBS shortly after defeating Dayton.

Florida has already put together a phenomenal calendar year. Their last loss came on Dec. 2, 2013, before conference play had even begun, meaning that they have now won 30 in a row after the win against Dayton.

The last team to knock off this mighty Gator squad? The Connecticut Huskies, who they will face in the Final Four at AT&T Stadium.

The nightcap on Saturday was an absolute thriller, with the Wisconsin Badgers edging out the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats in overtime. For traditionalists this was an ideal match up, pitting the top two seeds of the region against one and another with a trip to the Final Four on the line. In the end it was Wisconsin, the slight underdog, who prevailed thanks to the heroic performance of forward Frank Kaminsky.

Standing seven feet tall with the ability to shoot the three, Kaminsky presents a nightmare for opposing defenders. He led all scorers in the game against Arizona by converting on 11 of his 20 shot attempts for a total of 28 points. He also led the Badgers by making three 3-point shots and grabbing 11 rebounds. “Frank Kaminsky is the reason Wisconsin is in the Final Four,” said Arizona head coach Sean Miller, with the beautiful, terse simplicity you can only get from a

Final Four appearance for head coach Bo Ryan, a man who has been leading the Wisconsin basketball program since 2001. While Ryan has won over 70 percent of his games at Wisconsin and brought home three conference Coach of the Year awards, he was regarded as one of the several coaches in college basketball who couldn’t win in the NCAA Tournament. He will now to his resume.

Sunday’s double header of games was started with a back-andforth contest between Connecticut and Michigan State. The Spartans of Michigan State were a popular pick to win it all this year after battling their way to a conference tournament championship in the Big Ten, which is considered the best basketball conference in the nation. Instead it was coach Kevin Ollie’s Huskies grabbing the spotlight on the hallowed court of Madison Square Garden. Senior guard Shabazz Napier is the Huskies’ leading scorer and carried the team during the two games in New York. Napier is one of only three holdovers from Connecticut’s national championship team of 2011. That championshipwinning team was captained by current Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker, who averaged 17 points and seven rebounds in his two Final Four games.

Napier has been doing his best Kemba Walker impression in this year’s tournament, putting up 25 points to eliminate second-seed Villanova on March 22 and then scoring 25 again in the Elite Eight against Michigan State.

Of course Napier’s incredible run has not gone unnoticed by his former

teammate. On the day the Huskies advanced to the Final Four, and denied Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo of his seventh Final Four trip, Walker tweeted out a short and simple praise.

“Best PG (point guard) in the country.

Shabazz Napier,” was all Walker had to say of Connecticut’s current ringleader, who may be joining him soon as a starting guard in the NBA. Last but certainly not least, the heavenly weekend for college basketball fans was capped with an instant classic between the secondseeded Wolverines of Michigan and the eighth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats.

The young Wildcat team was able to squeak out a 75-72 win after freshman guard Aaron Harrison emphatically stamped his name in the college basketball history books. Harrison drained a three-pointer with just 2.3 seconds left to launch Kentucky into its third Final Four in the last four years. What stood out the most about the shot was how calm Harrison was about it. He deliberately dribbled the an outstretched Michigan defender and perfectly released one of the biggest shots in the illustrious history of Kentucky basketball. When discussing this season’s Kentucky team, it is impossible not to mention their youth.

The Wildcats, or Wild Kitties as some have cleverly labeled them, Fab Five of Michigan back in 1992 to Eight game. As the Wildcats’ hero said of advancing to the bright lights of the Final Four, “It’s the best feeling in the world.” Harrison and his teammates will experience an even better feeling

if they can win two games in Arlington.

Final Four Preview: Saturday, April 5, 3:00 PM: #7 Connecticut Huskies vs. #1 Florida Gators Connecticut wins if: Shabazz Napier not only does his usual damage in the scoring column, but also gets his teammates involved by dishing out assists. Florida prides itself on being one of the best defensive teams in the nation, so this will be no small task for the underdog Huskies.

Florida wins if: They force Connecticut to turn the ball over.

Against Michigan State the Huskies only turned the ball over eight times, allowing them to get into a rhythm on offense. Florida will also look to control the glass, something they have done well all season thanks to a group of four players who each average over Saturday, April 5, 5:45 PM: #2 Wisconsin Badgers vs. #8 Kentucky Wildcats Wisconsin wins if: They make the freshmen of Kentucky play like freshmen. With almost a week to prepare for the athleticism of Kentucky’s young players, look for Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan to implement some creative defensive schemes aimed at getting the freshmen out of their comfort zones.

Kentucky wins if: They slow down Frank “the Tank” Kaminsky. The Badgers run their offense through the towering big man Kaminsky, giving him ample opportunities to score points and get into his groove offensively.

If Kentucky’s seven-footer Willie Cauley-Stein is healthy for this game he will likely be given the daunting task of guarding Kaminsky.

Men’s Basketball Intramural Standings A-League

Co-Rec League

1. Splash (4-0)

1. Slappa da Bass Line (4-0)

2. The Good Guys (4-0)

2. Team Boyd (4-0)

3. Taylor Gang (3-1)

3. Warriors (4-0)

4. Stroakin Threes (3-1)

4. Team Minnick (3-1)

5. Beta (A) (3-1)

5. Team Compton (2-1-1)

6. Team BooCake (2-2)

6. MEPN Weapons (2-2)

7. Tune Squad (2-2)

7. Splash Bros (2-2)

8. Bleaux Ballers (2-2)

8. USD CREC (2-2)

9. 5 Guys Tryin to Get a Ball In

9. SemiProBono (1-1-2)

10. Backdoor Bangers (0-4)

10. Downtown Bombers (1-3)

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Women’s basketball loss ends impressive season USD falls to University of Washington 62-55 in WNIT Sweet 16

By Maya Arrieta

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The University of San Diego women’s basketball team fell 62-55 to University of Washington in the National Invitation Tournament on

one of the most successful seasons in

in her four years as a Torero. She now in career steals. conference

honors

with

their

the Toreros were unable to get going This tournament was the Toreros’

to the WNIT. It marks the furthest One of the major struggles for the Toreros this season was a slew of

losing once on their home court against make sure they stay healthy enough to team’s success this season to the The Toreros will welcome four earlier in the week.

year’s team. “One of my sayings is While all the senior members of

Photo courtesy of Michael Foster

Senior guard Amy Kame drives to the basket in a game earlier this season against Seattle University. Kame earned All-WCC First Honors and was the Toreros’ leading scorer.

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Photos courtesy of Kevin Nelson

Shortstop Kyle Holder catches the ball as an LMU player slides into second. The Toreros lost two out of three to LMU and bounced back with a series win at the University of San Francisco this past weekend.

Torero baseball wins weekend series at USF Lechich honored with Muscle Milk Player of the Week

By Hunter Jameson SPORTS EDITOR

The Torero baseball team has been very busy lately, playing four games last week while also dealing with rain delays during their series against the University of San Francisco Dons in San Francisco, CA. Earlier in the week, USD traveled to Riverside, CA to play one game against the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Riverside Sports Complex.

The Highlanders took the lead 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning when Matthew Ellis drove in a run with an RBI single, followed by a bases loaded walk by Joe Chavez.

The Toreros answered with two of their own runs in the top of the third Joe, tying the score at two runs each.

Both offenses were hot for the remainder of the game, and the score

on March 28. USD found themselves punch. Joe started the rally with an single by junior third baseman Andrew Daniel. The Toreros loaded the bases when Jesse Jenner walked, and Austin Bailey capitalized on his opportunity with a two RBI single, giving USD a

get two more runs that inning, which was enough to seal the 13-8 win.

Bailey led the way for the Toreros, going 2-3 with two RBIs. The Torero pitching staff was utilized in many ways in order to get the victory.

Redshirt junior Anthony McIver started the game but didn’t go past the third inning. Eventually, senior Josh Goossen-Brown came in and got his one run and striking out three.

The Toreros traveled to San Francisco to play against the USF Dons in a three game series that began

inning, but the Toreros started another huge rally that would put them back in off with a single, followed by all nine Toreros contributing offensively that blast in his second at bat of the inning, a three run home run that gave USD a 8-6 lead.

USD added seven insurance runs in the top of the ninth inning that 3-6 with a double, home run and four RBIs. Jenner went 3-4 with three RBIs. Sophomore pitcher PJ Conlon was the winning pitcher, making him 4-1 on the season. Conlon went six innings and gave up seven runs. San Francisco’s redshirt senior pitcher Abe Bobb took the loss after giving up 10 hits and The Toreros had a double-header on Sunday after Saturday’s game was Daniel got the offense going with an

USD a 2-0 lead. USF tied the game and then scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning that ended up clinching the win, tying the weekend series at one game each.

Troy Conyers was the losing pitcher for the Toreros after giving up

to his season total and team high six, while also contributing three RBIs. Senior pitcher Max Macnabb earned his second win of the season and Goossen-

Goossen-Brown was the hero with a

Muscle Milk Student Athlete of the Week honor for his performance, which included two doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs in four games. He was also named West Coast Conference Player of the Week. He currently has a .385 batting average, 45 hits and 33 RBIs, which are all team highs. He has also been a crucial part of the pitching rotation with a record of 5-1 thus far.

The Toreros are now 18-9 on the season and 6-3 in West Coast Conference play. They host the Gonzaga Bulldogs in a three game series that begins on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. The Toreros and Bulldogs are

and Joe. This hit was the dagger for the Dons, as USD won the series with a 7-5 victory.

this series is a very important one that might depict how the rest of the season will look.

Junior pitcher Christian Cecilio earned the win for the Dons and redshirt senior pitcher Houston Hibberd was credited both teams started with one run in the RBI singles in the top of the second. tied the game 3-3 including a Derek Atkinson RBI single. With the game

Photo spotlight: Padres come to Fowler Park

Photos Courtesy of Kevin Nelson

Top Left: Padres rightfielder Seth Smith hits a foul ball. Smith had a home run later in the game. Top Right: Padres catcher Nick Hundley gets tagged out at second base after attempting to steal. Bottom Left: San Diego outfielder Xavier Nady prepares to swing in an at-bat against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar. Bottom right: Asdrubal Cabrera waits on deck during the preseason game against the Padres.