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Volume 52 Issue 9

Thursday, October 30, 2014

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USD looks back on Lyons’ legacy SARAH BREWINGTON CONTRIBUTOR On November 16, 2003, University of San Diego’s incoming president, Mary Lyons, expressed her hopes for the university during her inaugural address at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Quoting Mother Rosalie Hill, one of USD’s founders, Lyons illustrated her desire to expand and improve the campus.

“We are striving to add beauty to our schools and colleges,” Lyons said. “We must, however, remember that material beauty begins with an appeal to the senses, but ends with an appeal to the spirit.”

Lyons will conclude her presidency this June after 11 years of service. Lyons said she timing is right. Looking back on her time as president, students and faculty remember Lyons’ accomplishments, as well as some unpopular decisions that have been made during her presidency.

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Though Lyons’ successor is still unknown, interviews for her replacement begin this month.

Monsignor Daniel Dillabough, who serves as vice president of University Mission and Ministry, has worked at USD since 1998. He believes that Lyons university during her time here.

“Dr. Lyons brought to USD a rich experience in Catholic higher education that gave her the ability to articulate not only what it means to be a Catholic university, but also how to live out the values of our mission and religious identity,” Dillabough said.

Dillabough feels that Lyons’ accomplishments in expanding USD have not been her greatest contribution to the university. “[Lyons’] administrative and personal leadership skills and wisdom in guiding us always with a commitment to ethics and compassionate service stand out for me as an even greater contribution,” Dillabough said.

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Meningitis vaccinations Why the CDC does not provide all vaccinations for the deadly virus.

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Spotlight on the Walking Dead

An inside look into what propels the show’s popularity.

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Photo courtesy of The Daily Nexus/UCSB

Parties in the Isla Vista neighborhood draw thousands of out-of-town students to UCSB each Halloween.

USD warns students to avoid UCSB this Halloween OLIVIA LOUGEE ASST. NEWS EDITOR Every year, many students at the University of San Diego head up north to celebrate Halloween in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara is an area known for its large festivities, including Deltopia. University of

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California Santa Barbara’s annual spring break street party, erupted into riots and chaos last spring.

UCSB also has another large street party each October. The Halloween celebration is centered in Isla Vista, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara where many UCSB and Santa Barbara City College students live. Many people who attend the festivities come from

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out of town, including many USD students.

In recent years, crowd estimates during Halloween in Isla Vista have been around 30,000 people, many of which were from out-of-town schools.

USD junior and Santa Barbara native Ben Reisman explained

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Cast your ballot

Lyons reflects on her years as president of USD LYONS continued from Front Page Dillabough observed Lyons’ promise to creating a university

GWYNETH SHOECRAFT NEWS EDITOR @gshoecraft There are many rights that we as Americans hold dear: the right to free speech, the right to protection of our property and, my favorite, the right to freedom of the press.

However, there is one right that I often feel is underappreciated and underused by members of our generation: the right to vote.

Every election day I happily head to the polls. I love the feeling of pressing the felt tip of the marker onto my oversized ballot, carefully calculating how much pressure I can exert on each oval before the wonky cardboard booth will collapse under the force of my excitement.

I revel in the “I voted” stickers handed out as small tokens of appreciation for doing my civic duty. I collect stickers in different languages and keep them to remind me of how lucky I am to live in a country where my vote actually counts.

But each time I go, I worry about those votes that don’t get counted because they have never been cast. I worry about the voice of my generation not being heard because many of us fail to participate in the voting process.

Furthermore, it’s often hard to see the seriousness in this process, as politicians exercise their own right to trash talk on television by way of increasingly alarmist, and often ridiculous, campaign ads.

But I propose that we ignore those ads, as they are aimed for the uninformed voter who propaganda than take the time to read the nonpartisan literature the government dutifully sends before each election.

Yes, it is easy to think that our vote doesn’t matter and that it is all a big game. Elections rarely result in the changes I hope for, and ballot issues are not the most important ones in my life.

But once a proposition is passed, it is even harder to get it repealed, and once a politician is elected, we’re stuck with him or her for a few years. Elections are for Americans in it for the long haul. What may not enter your role in it after graduation.

If our generation does not vote, it is a voice lost. It is spitting in the face of all those Russian protesters in 2012 and the current mass of protesters in Hong Kong, vying for the opportunity for free and fair elections. It is a disservice to ourselves to stand idly by while we watch others vote for change, and then lament when no change appears. If you want to see a change, then be the change, and cast a ballot.

collaboration, compromise, and peace and justice.

Sarah Zakaria, the associate director of alumni relations, also believes that Lyons will leave USD with an impressive legacy.

“With over a decade of service and leadership at USD, Dr. Lyons’ legacy is woven into the fabric of USD’s character,” Zakaria said.

She believes that the most important part of that legacy has been the USD endowment fund.

This fund is the collection of donations from benefactors that give to USD. The endowment fund aid, as well as new buildings around campus.

Zakaria explained how the Lyons’ presidency.

“Mary Lyons oversaw the

student scholarships and academic initiatives,” Zakaria said. “In 2000, USD’s endowment was $100 million and in 2013, under the Presidency of Dr. Lyons, USD’s endowment reached $400 million.”

By achieving such a substantial increase during the economic crisis, Zakaria believes that this has been Lyons’ most In an interview with the Vista, Lyons said the fund was a community effort.

“It is not something I can personally take pride in, but being part of a community of faculty and students that make up the

identity of this university, and [the endowment fund] has been a point of pride for all of us,” Lyons said.

Even though Lyons sees the endowment fund as a communal effort, she still has high hopes for its future after her retirement.

Lyons believes that by June of next year the fund will have reached $500 million, her goal for the fund upon beginning her presidency at USD. Colby Edson, senior at USD and member of Alcala Club, believes another accomplishment, the expansions to USD’s campus, has also come into fruition because of Lyons’ presidency.

“Since she came into the presidency the campus has seen numerous additions and upgrades, from the Student Life Pavilion, to the Shiley Center for Science and Technology, to the new School of Engineering, and to the developing Beyer Institute for Nursing Research,” Edson said.

Despite the accolades from students and faculty, Lyons has faced some controversies during her presidency. First, there was Tina Beattie, a British theologian, who was scheduled to speak at USD in November of 2012. Beattie publically announced her support visit to USD. On Oct. 27, 2012, Lyons rescinded the invitation, which angered many faculty and students in the USD community.

Lyons’ actions resulted in College of Arts and Sciences, which believed that Beattie’s academic freedom had been violated by Lyons’ disinvitation.

Lyons later encouraged the Harpst Center to extend an invitation to Beattie to speak at USD, but many students and effort to salvage her reputation.

Photo courtesy of USD Magazine

Dr. Lyons shared plans for her presidency during her inauguration speech in 2003.

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Lyons supports the drag show, and will allow its continuation at USD during the spring 2015 semester. This support continues to anger some Catholic community members. presidency came last year, when Lyons and Athletic Director Ky Snyder announced to the USD football team that they would be forfeiting the team’s chance to earn the league championship title.

The forfeit was forced because awards to players. According to the Pioneer League Football, USD football players had been given the USD community found this oversight to be a mistake within

Despite such controversy, senior Colby Edson believes that Lyons has held fast to the university’s mission. has always had student interest at heart,” Edson said. “Every decision that I have seen her make her fervent pursuit to uphold the university’s mission.”

Lyons believes in the mission to teach, create and conduct research and serve the greater community.

In addition to her 11 year presidency at USD, Lyons has held a presidential position for a total of 25 years in total, with presidencies at California Maritime Academy, and the College of St. Benedict.

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SDSU meningitis case concerns colleges

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The Health Center provides antibiotics that help prevent meningitis.

BROOKLYN DIPPO CONTRIBUTOR

Two unrelated recent cases of meningococcal meningitis at San Diego State University and Palomar College in San Marcos especially with the upcoming

holiday of Halloween. The infected SDSU freshman, Sara Stelzer, was like symptoms on Oct. 14, and died 48 hours later. The Palomar College student is still recovering.

Stelzer was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority at SDSU. She had recently attended fraternity parties on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 at the

Alpha Epsilon Pi and Delta Sigma Phi houses, where she could have exposed other students to the disease.

The deadly bacterial meningitis case has University of San Diego students concerned as they try to protect themselves from the meningococcal disease until the Center for Disease Control takes action. On the eve of Halloween, USD students looking to attend a large party are considering the recent case of meningitis at SDSU before making holiday plans.

Meningitis is the infection of the meninges, membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which is caused by the meningococcal disease. It is a very serious infection that can cause brain damage, loss of hearing, kidney disease, loss of limb and death. Symptoms include fever, intense headache, and a stiff neck.

Meningitis is spread through the exchange of respiratory secretions, and can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing, kissing, sharing cups or utensils,

or any other direct contact with infected saliva or mucus. The World Health Organization warns that 5 to 10 percent of the population carries meningococcal disease but is asymptomatic and these carriers can unknowingly infect others.

There are vaccines in the United States that are effective strains of meningococcal disease.

The SDSU student was infected with serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease, which is not protected by domestic vaccinations. This lack of protection makes an outbreak more likely.

USD sophomore Dante Enriquez felt his concerns about meningitis would lead to him taking extra caution this Halloween.

“I think that the meningitis my Halloween plans,” Enriquez said. “I’m not scared, but I am

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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT At 6:35 p.m. Public Safety responded to a burglary in a vehicle that had occurred on the ground level of the parking structure.

Upon investigation, the vehicle did not show any signs of forcible entry, although the driver seat had been pushed all the way up. A wallet that contained a California driver’s license, debit cards, multiple gift cards, various membership cards and $20 was missing from the vehicle. A report was then filed with the San Diego Police Department. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Public Safety.

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At approximately 12:30 a.m. Public Safety officers made contact with a USD resident student who appeared to be unable to care for himself. Officers determined that the student required medical attention. Paramedics transported the student to the hospital.

At 1:05 a.m. Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. Upon investigation, the individual was identified as a resident student and evaluated. Public Safety determined that the student required medical attention. Paramedics transported the student to the hospital.

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At approximately 11:40 p.m. the Department of Public Safety responded to a request for assistance from a resident assistant who was investigating an alcohol-related incident. Upon investigation, USD resident students were found to be in possession of alcohol. Officers determined that the students had not been drinking and were released to their residence. Public Safety confiscated the alcohol.

At 1:08 a.m. Public Safety responded to a report of a safety concern from a previous incident. Upon investigation, three resident students were contacted and one student was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Public Safety confiscated the marijuana and paraphernalia. It was determined that the individual could not care for himself and was voluntarily transported to detox. The other two students showed no signs of being under the influence and were allowed to return to their residence.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. the Department of Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. Upon investigation, the individual was identified as a resident student. It was determined that the student could not care for himself and was voluntarily transported to detox.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. the Department of Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated individual. Upon investigation, the individual was identified as a resident student and evaluated. It was determined that the student was able to care for herself and was released to her residence.

At approximately 1:10 a.m. the Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a disturbance in the library. Upon investigation, officers found a visitor that had previously been confronted by officers on two separate occasions in regards to his disturbance. Officers told the visitor to leave campus and advised him that he is not permitted to return to USD’s campus.

At 11:41 a.m. Public Safety responded to a report of the theft of a bicycle. The bicycle had been left unsecured near the entrance of a second floor Missions A residence hall. The bike is a blue and white 2014 Trek 1.2 Series and is valued at $750.

Public Safety asks anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the department.

Search for Lyons’ replacement continues LYONS continued from Page 2 presidency.

stayed an extra two years than she had originally planned.

“I never expected to be here

grandchildren.

seeing every encounter as a sacred

has tried to focus her attentions on USD’s community. These attempts have mirrored her hopes of inclusivity made in her inaugural

answering questions to really

there is always more to do.

“USD needs more

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their presidents. the requirements outlined in the

doing what she loves to do. personal

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and is considering the possibility of teaching at USD. She also hopes to spend more time with her

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of the university.

Along with a heavy agenda hopes that in the future USD will continue to create a strong culture.

“What’s left to distinguish USD? It already has so much

Photo courtesy University Publications/USD

Lyons’ hopes the next president will continue to grow USD’s sense of culture.

extraordinary president and the university has been fortunate in

“The university has been

the next USD president is still

for similar attributes in the next president. She believes that the next president of USD should strive to advance academic

followed by the appointment by the Board of Trustees in the early spring. The next president will

the San Diego community outside

worthy president.

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UCSB increases security and police presence in preparation for Halloween UCSB continued from Front Page

the possible reasons for trouble occurring during the Halloween festivities in Isla Vista.

“UCSB students have told me the majority of problems that occur are people from out of town,” Reisman said. “There are a lot of people that come who don’t know anybody, and therefore don’t care about damaging property or In an effort to warn those students from outside the area to stay away, UCSB has released ads with hashtags that read “Not Worth It” and “Keep Isla Vista Safe.”

Emma Westin, a senior at UCSB and Isla Vista resident, described her concerns about the upcoming holiday and past incidents.

“Isla Vista is an amazing and beautiful place to live, except on Halloween,” Westin said. “When you jam pack 20,000 to 40,000 visitors in a one square mile radius, you are just asking for trouble.

Things can escalate very quickly, property gets damaged, and people can end up hurt. It’s just not fun anymore.”

According to UCSB student newspaper, The Daily Nexus, law enforcement will be taking a new precaution this year to dissuade students from other universities from attending the huge Halloween party.

a parking permit program in the neighborhoods directly affected by the Isla Vista festivities. A car not equipped with a temporary parking permit for the weekend will be subjected to towing or issued a citation. Permits will only be distributed to Isla Vista residents.

In addition to the parking permits, UCSB and other agencies are planning to spend thousands of dollars in an attempt to control this year’s party, according to the Santa Barbara Independent local newspaper.

The UCSB Police Department is planning to contribute just under 50 percent roughly $410,000, and to borrow Photo courtesy of Cameryn Brock/The Daily Nexus

campuses.

Furthermore, local Santa Barbara news station, KETY, reported that fences will be placed directed away from dangerous jaywalking locations.

Those entering Isla Vista will also see DUI checkpoints and checkpoint areas, where dangerous items such as swords, bats, guns Despite the extra precautions put in place at UCSB, many out of town students are still expected to join in this year’s Halloween festivities in Isla Vista.

Knowing that many USD students plan to visit UCSB for the holiday, Donald Godwin, assistant vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, has sent

Many citations and arrests occured during the UCSB 2013 Halloween festivites.

out a campuswide email warning students to avoid attending the Halloween bash.

Goodwin explained that this year could result in potential consequences for students who do not abide by the rules.

“Most misdemeanors, such as public intoxication, along with felonies, will mean spending at least one night in the Santa Barbara County jail,” Godwin said. “The Santa Barbara County District Attorney is asking for the highest 21 years of age who is arrested for public intoxication faces the loss of his or her driver’s license for one year and probation for three years.”

Godwin believes that the email will promote the well-being of USD students as they decide how to celebrate this upcoming Halloween.

“The University of San Diego prides itself in its efforts to care for our students safety, health, and overall well-being,” Godwin said. “That said, if we have an opportunity to prevent our students from being in an environment that on their safety and well-being, we take measures to assist students in making good choices.”

Instead of heading north for Halloween, Godwin hopes to see students choose to celebrate the holiday in the local community, thus avoiding any potential

dangers in Santa Barbara.

“Given the strict enforcement and the negative impact that out of area crowds have on the community of Isla Vista, I hope that you will decide to stay away for your own safety and protection and choose to celebrate Halloween locally in your own community,” Godwin said. “Enjoy this festive occasion, while being smart, safe, and watching out for one another.”

Students who choose to head to UCSB for this year’s Halloween celebration will experience the increased safety precautions around UCSB, in addition to the strict enforcement of laws meant to protect both party attendants and the Isla Vista neighborhood and its community.

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USD senior Katie Anschuetz is also concerned about the meningitis case at SDSU. Anschuetz and her family have a personal connection to meningitis.

“My mom was hospitalized for over a month with meningitis when she was 17, so my family knows how serious it can be,” Anschuetz said. “My parents are very interested in knowing the status of the outbreak in San Diego now.”

Although there is a vaccination against serogroup B meningitis that is distributed in Europe, Australia and Canada, it is not available in the United States.

The meningococcal meningitis cases at SDSU and the standards for the use of the vaccine by the Centers for Disease Control, CDC. The standard requires that two or more cases occur in the same location within a six month period. The cases, which were only about 30 miles apart, were not considered to be in the same location However, the USD Health Center can prescribe an antibiotic prophylaxis that prevents the meningococcal disease from causing a meningitis infection to students who suspect contact with an infected person. While an antibiotic can be used to

control meningococcal disease, only a vaccination prevents the contraction of it.

Some USD students are frustrated that the CDC has not made the vaccine for serogroup B meningitis available to students in San Diego yet, despite the recent case at SDSU. Sophomore Shalin Shah is worried that the CDC is waiting for the worst to happen before providing a vaccination for serogroup B meningitis.

“What surprises me is that the CDC hasn’t brought in the vaccine yet like they have in the past and they’re waiting for more people to get infected or die before they act on it,” Shah said.

Until use of the vaccine is approved, students are encouraged to watch for symptoms of meningitis. Dr. Julianne North from the USD Health Center described the unique symptoms of meningitis that set it apart from

onset with fever but usually is more respiratory: more sore throat, cough and congestion,” North said.

“Meningitis presents very quickly with a high fever and usually also with vomiting, headache and neck pain.”

North stressed that anyone with these symptoms should seek medical attention and be evaluated right away.

The strain of meningitis that Stelzer had is not as rare as students might hope. Last year,

Photo courtesy of UNAMID/Flickr

Meningitis vaccines for serogroup B are availble in many other countries, but are not currently approved for use in the United States.

meningococcal serogroup B outbreaks occurred at Princeton University and the University of California at Santa Barbara. These outbreaks resulted in the death of one student and the permanent disablement of another student.

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases published a report in May 2014 examining these two campus outbreaks and the challenges of managing them.

In the UCSB case, four students were infected within a period of two weeks, seven months after the index case. At Princeton, nine students were infected over the course of a year. The ninth case, a student from Drexel University, died from the Princeton strain a week after exposure to Princeton students.

At Princeton, the long intervals between meningitis cases led to a false sense of security on campus. Though the time from infection to development of meningitis symptoms is two to 10 days, there could be carriers in the community with no symptoms passing it along well after that time period.

In contrast to the Princeton cases, the UCSB outbreak occurred rapidly. Four students, who had little in common, were all infected shortly after the widely attended Halloween festivities in Isla Vista.

USD sophomore Jessi Pettenuzzo expressed her concern that Halloween might play a role in spreading the disease in San Diego.

“There will probably be a lot of mixing between college campuses on Halloween,” Pettenuzzo said. “USD is a small community and once one person gets sick here, it seems like everyone does. Thats manageable when you’re dealing with a meningitis.”

The CDC worked with Princeton and UCSB to get the Federal Drug Administration to approve the use of the experimental vaccinations for the campus community. If another SDSU student is infected, the CDC is expected to make the vaccination available there as well. If a USD student is infected, it is unknown if it will meet the criteria for use of the vaccination.

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Baseball blues

“The Walking Dead” finds life in college audiences TYLER BOYCE CONTRIBUTOR

KEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7

According to the New York

After the baseball season came to a close last night, I realized that I had not watched one game this year from start

of the World Series seem to become disenchanted with the

of Americans’ hearts? Is it the economy? Well, a cheap ticket

explained how zombies freak Photos Courtesy of Amazon.com

Rick Griimes leads his group of survivors through a zombie-infested world in AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”

familiarity with the players and Game Duration: The main reason that people are not

come not from the zombies, or Sophomore Amanda Pendleton theorized why

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“Jersey Boys” returns home to San Diego KEVIN KARN ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR @kkarn7

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for the performing arts, it is also credited as the birthplace of

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Notes from abroad: Toreros talk travel So many of our Toreros are studying abroad this semester. Each week we will feature two pieces written by students who are spending this fall overseas. Here is this week’s submission:

The bad and the good of studying at Macquarie University

Photos Courtesy of Max Merrill

Australia offers a large variety of beautiful beaches that can be enjoyed by the students who choose to study at Macquarie University.

Reuben Schleiger CONTRIBUTOR My experience in Australia has come with mixed feelings.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to see some amazing places that were so unique and beautiful. I have sampled a taste of the Australian culture and way of life, but regrettably I do not feel as if I got a true abroad experience. I think coming to this part of the world holds so much potential and opportunity, however the schooling aspect of this place has largely prevented me from enjoying the area as much as it should be. The workload is much

more demanding and frankly near impossible to succeed in,

here is different. It seems that students merely desire to pass,

” -Reuben Schleiger especially when I compare it to some of my friends’ in other abroad locations. I haven’t really learned anything here, but am getting shattered as far as my GPA goes. Grading

and teachers barely give passing grades. Earning a 70 or above here takes the equivalent effort of trying to get a 120 percent back at but if I knew what the schooling

would be like here I would have stayed at USD honestly. I am on scholarship and I can’t afford to have this semester be not only a virtual waste, but a detriment to the GPA I worked so hard to keep high; as a biochem major it has been hard enough.

Macquarie University is just a poor destination in my eyes and many of the students out here seem to agree. We are making the best of it and enjoying each others’ company, but are pretty isolated in the middle of nowhere with little connection to the other students who consist of native Australians and many international students from Asian countries. Only 2000

kids live on campus, all of them Asian or American. The rest are commuter who live nearly two hours away so many of the Australian students don’t even come to school more than one day a week, making it hard to make new friends.

I knew that a lot of people had warned me about the drinking culture associated with this program, but it just made me sad to know that that is literally all you have to do a lot of the time. Hopefully something can change with the program here because I would not want future students studying here to share in the same experience we have had.

Photos Courtesy of Max Merrill

Junior Max Merrill and other classmates abroad have been able to experience the Sydney Opera House and the incredible Sydney Harbor Bridge.

Max Merrill CONTRIBUTOR Australia has been an invaluable experience of exploration for me. A majority of my semester abroad has been spent at the beautiful Australian beaches, including scuba diving through the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns and visiting the world famous White Haven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands. There are also a lot of beaches only a few hours from campus like the famous Sydney beaches, Bondi and Manly Beach.

If the endless coastlines and beautiful blue water were not enough, I have also been able to enjoy downtown Sydney, where I visited the Sydney Opera House, petted kangaroos at the zoo and climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge. It was exhilarating to climb up the bridge through the middle of the highway as cars passed on either side. At the top, I stood hundreds of feet above the Sydney Harbor connected by just one wire which was incredible. It was amazing to look out and see the entire city of Sydney while

suspended 440 feet in the air.

This view was undoubtedly one of the most incredible sights I will ever see.

Australia and even visit places outside the country such as New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, Bali and many other places. For spring

-Max Merrill I have also been lucky enough to travel around

break, I was able to head north to the Gold Coast for renowned

nightlife and travel the world, discovering places like Thailand where I got to ride an elephant.

Regardless of what activities I have chosen here, I have had a blast throughout all of them.

With two months remaining I will miss the breathtaking landscapes, the friendly people and the nights out on the town at the well-known Ranch Hotel. I would not change my experience for the world and encourage everyone to pick some place they’re interested in and head abroad.

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The Haunted Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter Named one of the top 13 haunted houses in America by Haunt World magazine, this spooky maze is not for the faint of heart. Take the “hellevator” up to the top and make your way down through rooms inspired by “Legion” and “Shutter Island.” Try to survive the “Walking Dead” dungeon, watch your step as you board the killer clown subway and escape the virus outbreak in the Zombie office.

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Monster Manor The Ghastley Family Manor is sure to deliver on scares this Halloween season. Legend has it that the Ghastley family perished in a mysterious fire and continues to haunt the manor’s 13 rooms.

Operated by the Mira Mesa Theatre Guild, this 4,000 sq. foot attraction will have you running down dark corridors from an army of the living dead.

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BROOKE JELNIKER CONTRIBUTOR

BRITTANY CARAVA FEATURE EDITOR @brittcarava

a trending topic. The Internet

When someone says “long distance relationship” it is easy to assume that they are referring to

has created a “Cat Saturday,” Instagram is exploding with cat accounts and some cats like

time home with my family this past weekend, I realized that I’m in a long distance relationship of sorts with my grandparents who

onto the trend and are selling sweatshirts, t-shirts and tank tops with cat images on them. Since popular topic right now, why not pair them with another popular commodity, coffee.

In order to satisfy this need

year. Because she was single, her trips to California were always dependent on money and her work schedule. She got remarried two and half years ago to my step-grandpa and since then they

of San Diego is planning to open yourself, what exactly is a cat

roaming the shop while you relax. often.

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And to add to the fun, each cat in on Maui. With school schedules

Local shelters will supply mild take home with them that day.

would like.

Taiwan in 1998. They quickly

Cat cafes may be coming to San Diego soon. You can drink a coffee and play with the friendly cats that are for adoption. The location is set to be located in the Marina District in Downtown in the near future.

the world. North America is the newest addition to the cat cafe phenomenon.

With the introduction of the cat cafe, it is easy to wonder when we will come across one here in

coffee, sodas, water, pastries and

What is known is the location,

cafe and fully supports it coming to San Diego.

“I think it’s a great idea. I like

Skype and phone calls or texts.

when it opens. If they had kittens in there then I would go all the time!” due to health precautions.

Sophomore student, Katherine

animals, and the concept was

continued to expand throughout

is astounding to see the growth of technology in communication.

Because of Skype, my mom, grandparents on Easter morning and still share the tradition of spending time with family on thousands of miles away from each other. My step-grandpa is a so I can hear his new songs released as well. range of communication through instant messaging component or writing on someone’s timelines.

me going to prom or other high school dances, she could see all my photos and still feel like she was a part of those special occasions.

While missing holidays or social media and technology can ones that are far away from one another. Whether it is your or another important person in your life, it is easy to stay close

district. The menu will include

pastry and take it to go.

So get excited for the new and support the cats.

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Flu shots and stress at USD Prepare for the flu season and the stress of midterms by staying well REBEKAH FILICIOTTO CONTRIBUTOR

to spread through close contact with other people. Getting the

In the midst of midterms and in preparation for the holiday season, it is important that USD students do their best to stay healthy. Flu season is here and it is crucial that students do what they can to protect themselves from getting sick.

Not only is getting sick unpleasant, it also begins a downward cycle that makes you feel even worse. As a result of getting sick, students miss class to get their rest, this leads to missing school work and lectures.

Poor exam grades, which lead to a lot of stress, are usually due to missing a substantial amount of class. Stress is one of the worst things for your immune system, making it easy for you to get sick and begin this downward cycle all over again. Students who do not receive immunizations and are under a lot of pressure are the most susceptible to getting the

it helps prevent the spread of the

This past week, the University of San Diego Health Center offered Oct. 28, 30 and 31 in front of the Student Life Pavilion. Veronica Bedon, a nurse at the Student Health Center, recommends that every student at USD get this vaccination.

“On campus you are exposed to a lot of germs because people congregate in classrooms and

said.

She went on to say that many students ignore signs of

symptoms include coughing, sneezing, fever, sore throat, and aching.

If you have had any of these symptoms for an extended period of time, you should consider going to the health center and is currently very prominent on the USD campus, the health center is available to students with any health concerns.

Junior Taylor Archer agrees

time of year and that as with any medical treatments, it is important to do your research.

“Certain groups are at more of a risk than others, there are also misconceptions that vaccines cause neurological disorders, overall it is important to make

recommended to stay well during supports the idea of receiving the vaccine. Sophomore Alexis shot is not for everyone due to the differences in everyone’s

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individual immune systems.

“There are many people who do not build up the antibodies very well.

People then get that strain the vaccines with more severe symptoms because it has been introduced into the system when it potentially would not have been In addition, the USD Center for Health and Wellness Promotion is also a helpful resource for students trying to maintain healthy lifestyles.

Almost every single USD student experiences some level of stress throughout the week. Stress

1. I grew up on a tropical island 2. I have three kids, two of whom are redheads 3. I went to Northwestern University for college 4. I have lived in every region of the country 5. My favorite sport to play is tennis

causes our bodies to release cortisol, which is an extremely powerful hormone that actually suppresses the immune system.

For people trying to stay healthy, stress management is crucial.

Stephanie Lynch, the assistant director for the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion believes that the center is a great resource for students.

“The health and wellness center is an area that works to promote health and wellness in order to meet needs of the USD community.

We do a lot of promotion, outreach, and education programs, acknowledging the

topics that most affect college students; these topics include stress management, healthy sleep behaviors, alcohol education and Lynch said.

The health and wellness center, located in UC 161, offers counseling and education programs to help students maximize their potential.

It is necessary for college students to be mentally, physically and emotionally healthy. Both the Student Health Center and the Center for Health and Wellness support in maintaining an allaround healthy lifestyle.

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Apple Pay set to revolutionize commerce Rachel Truong CONTRIBUTOR

CHRISTOPHER REYES BUSINESS EDITOR @cdrey Everyone knows that going to college leads to higher salaries.

But just how much does it earn you? This is a question that has plagued me as I amass student debt over four years here at the University of San Diego, a school not typically associated with frugality.

The over-$40,000 tuition and all the other costs of living and being a student in San Diego make me wonder if it is all worth it. With graduation coming faster than I would like, I have my I spent here will pay off. eBay Deals has published an encouraging study that reveals exactly how much college is worth. They compiled median annual salary data from a variety of young adults with various levels of education, ranging from a high school diploma to professional degrees such as a medical degree.

According to the study, my business degree will earn me nearly $1.2 million more than a high school graduate over the course of my career.

Engineers will pull in the most at a whopping $2.1 million. Visual and performing arts rake in a smaller but respectable $600,000 over their lifetime. USD’s tuition is suddenly more reasonable when considering these payment streams.

The study broke it down further and calculated how much extra money you can earn from good grades and how much money each lecture you attend equates to. Each lecture you choose to attend, no matter how boring, will earn you on average $584. And while Cs get degrees, each C you get will earn you only $25,468 compared to the $42,313 you will earn from an A or B. So next time you settle for a C, beware that you are giving up nearly $17,000.

All those assignments I skipped and readings I neglected are starting to look like bad decisions. At the same time, all the late nights and early mornings should pay off. Thankfully, all the Redbull and coffee that masked my sleep-deprivation and fueled my late night studying should pay for itself.

College, from a purely economic standpoint, is worth it.

Despite various criticisms that the expenses of college now outweigh otherwise.

Money aside, college was already worth it. In my opinion, this experience has gotten me much more than potential earnings. I came to college not just to make money. I came for the experience and for the opportunity to pursue my goals.

In those aspects alone, college has been invaluable.

Check out ebay.deals.com to see how each major stacks up as well as the methodology and sources that were used in the analysis.

On October 20th, Apple launched new software that has been advertised as a new way to pay. The system, Apple Pay, is designed to ease the payment process in both participating stores and apps by offering a simple, secure way for a user to store their credit cards on their iPhone and pay for purchases through Touch ID. To store credit cards and debit cards on an iPhone, Apple utilizes the Passbook app, which can already store boarding passes and coupons. Users can enter credit card information manually, or use the iSight camera to capture the card and allow the iPhone to scan for its information. The automatically becomes the default card, but users are able to change that later in their settings if they choose.

Despite the apparent ease of the Apple Pay system, many users have expressed their doubts regarding its security. Sophomore Madeleine Stewart doesn’t feel secure entering her personal information into the system.

“I just feel like it isn’t safe,” Stewart said, “I mean, sure, there’s a ton of reasons why it would be nice and easy and all, but what if someone hacks into my account or something like that? Then they would have access to all of my credit cards.”

In response to the concerns of Stewart and many others, Apple has explained how security works on Apple Pay. Rather than adding actual card numbers to Passbook when the cards are uploaded, the company has instead distributed unique Device Account Numbers that would be encrypted and stored on a chip in the iPhone.

These Device Account

Numbers are never stored on Apple’s servers and are used in addition to a dynamic security code in order to process payment.

In addition, users are able to utilize Find My iPhone to suspend payments via Apple Pay should their iPhone be lost.

Several students have already begun using Apple Pay, which came packaged with the iOS 8 update. Junior Jonathan Cho used his iPhone 6 to pay for a meal at McDonald’s.

“It’s pretty straightforward,” Cho said. “I mean, all that really happens is that they ask you to pay, you put your pad, then you make sure it hovers over Photo courtesy of Apple this device located where the credit card Apple Pay now lets consumers pay with their phone instead of cash or credit card. swiper is. From there, “It’s totally a gimmick,” added every day, including you just wait for your iPhone to Franco said, “I mean, it isn’t Amazon, which has expressed tell you that you’re done.” even available anywhere, and it interest in supporting Apple Pay. In response to questions isn’t that much easier than using Apple Pay can be used at about in-store returns, Apple has a credit card. Since I have my several locations, including stated that Apple Pay works in wallet in my pocket anyways, I but not limited to Macy’s, the same way. A user taps their might as well just pull it out and Bloomingdale’s, Walgreens, iPhone against the payment pay. Saving a couple seconds Staples, Subway, McDonald’s terminal, which then tells the user of my time every time I make and Disney. Other retailers, such their transaction history in that a purchase doesn’t really seem as Starbucks and Uber, have store. Currently, this system only worth paying all that money for a opted to create apps that would works in Apple Stores, but the new iPhone.” support Apple Pay. However, company has expressed interest So far, three major credit card some stores, such as Rite Aid and in expanding this idea to other companies have agreed to partner CVS, have chosen not to support participating stores. with and support Apple Pay: Apple Pay. Apple Pay users have already Visa, MasterCard,and American Apple Pay is available as stated their opinions on the new Express. In addition, Apple has part of the iOS 8 update and can software, noting its relative ease signed with several major banks, be used on iPhone 6 and iPhone of use- at the stores that actually including Wells Fargo, Bank of 6 Plus. Users with the iPhone 5, accept Apple Pay. Freshman America, Citi, Capital One and 5C, and 5S models are also able Tony Franco has attempted to use Chase. However, more partners to use Apple Pay, if they partner Apple Pay at several stores. and potential partners are being their iPhone with an Apple Watch.

Market review: week ending Oct. 24 CHRISTOPHER REYES BUSINESS EDITOR @cdrey After

three

weeks

of

week was a welcome turn in the markets. The S&P 500 posted its best weekly gain in two years in response to positive earnings announcements and improving investor sentiment, recovering

nearly all of the 8 percent lost in the pullback of the previous week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average performed worst of the three major indices, partially due to IBM’s poor performance and the index’s exclusion of Apple which performed very well.

The technology-heavy Nasdaq performed best, posting a gain of over 5 percent.

Earnings announcements were the primary market drivers this week. Despite some negative

surprises, positive earnings reports inspired good investor sentiment early in the week.

Overall, the earnings reports faster than expected, inspiring a rally on Tuesday.

Fears about foreign market recession that contributed to the recent pullback were relieved this week. Data from China, Japan and Europe all showed increasing manufacturing activity and alleviated fears that

overseas markets would soon slip into recession. Also aiding the week’s gains was news from the European Central Bank, stating that it would take action to boost growth in Europe.

U.S. economic data were also encouraging. A rise in home sales as well as strong readings from the manufacturing sector reasonable for the year despite growth in the overall economy.

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HBO GO to launch cable-free streaming service DYLAN BROCKMEYER ASST. BUSINESS EDITOR @dbrock08 Time Warner chief executive Jeff Bewkes announced at a conference in September that the popular streaming app HBO GO is no longer exclusive to cable subscribers.

Other cable companies like Comcast, Verizon and AT&T are jumping on the bandwagon as well. By allowing their customers to purchase a broadband internet bundle, these companies will provide access to HBO and HBO GO without requiring that customers subscribe to any cable TV service.

So what does this mean for University of San Diego students?

With most students using laptops, tablets or smartphones, the transition is more than welcome.

Sophomore Stavros Markakis believes HBO GO will become more popular than the other internet streaming services.

“HBO GO is going to have surpass it in no time,” Markakis said.

HBO is extremely well known for its hit shows such as “Game of Thrones,” “Sex and the City” and “Boardwalk series, HBO GO features original shows with entire series available at the touch of a button. HBO GO’s edge would be episodes from a current season becoming available the day after airing in case you missed it.

With this transition, consumers now have the potential to binge watch all their favorite HBO movies and shows without owning an actual cable box. However, pricing could be

an issue. These cable companies have to make up for lost subscribers as more and more of these “TV-free” options become available. post, AT&T is offering a $39 a month broadband internet, HBO, HBO GO and Amazon Prime subscription for a year bundle.

However, there’s an additional $99 installation fee, an extra $10 a month charge for HD and a $180 early termination fee if the customer decides to opt out before the year has ended. But, consumers like senior Hannah Bucklin seem more willing to pay for this version of HBO as an online service.

“Since so many young consumers do not want to bother with getting cable and have access to movies and TV on their phones, it makes sense that HBO GO is offering this new monthly package deal,” Bucklin said.

Online streaming is the new platform for TV. The stand-alone packages offered by companies now HBO GO appeal to a new wave of young consumers aged 18-25 accustomed to instant and ad-free viewing.

CEO and chairman of HBO, Richard Plepler, spoke on Oct. 15 about how the new approach will reach the millions of broadbandonly homes. The app is promised to crash less and bring more of the original HBO content consumers have come to love over the course of the company’s existence.

“There is a large and growing opportunity that should no longer be left untapped. It is time to remove all barriers to those who want HBO,” Plepler said. “So, in 2015, we will launch a standalone, over-the-top, HBO service in the United States. We will

work with our current partners.

And, we will explore models with new partners.”

Sophomore Alexa Lang agrees that HBO is going to appeal to the younger demographic, but it’s not quite on the same level yet as the other streaming companies yet.

“I think it’s awesome that TV with the times and changing to appeal to our generation,” Lang said. “But they still have further to go if they want to compete on the same level with something as As USD students graduate and move away from their parents’ cable subscriptions and have to get their own, they may GO a more satisfying and easier could watch the entire series of “Game of Thrones” in one weekend in HD quality on their iPad from the comfort of their bed.

Photo courtesy Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye Photography

HBO’s popular programming can now be viewed without a cable TV subscription.

Photo courtesy HBOGO.com

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HUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo I am going to dive into a very controversial topic in the world of college sports that has been in the news lately. Should students be allowed to accept money for their signatures?

Former Texas A&M Aggie current University of Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd that have been involved in this freshman in history to win the Heisman trophy, while Gurley was the frontrunner to win this year’s most prestigious award.

Georgia was one of the SEC favorites this year and was ranked No. 6 in the Top 25 poll

force to be reckoned with when drama has prevented him from participating for the past three weeks.

off his name through signatures, which is not allowed. I’m not taking anything away from Gurley’s replacement, freshman Nick Chubb, when I say this, but Georgia is not nearly as dynamic with Gurley out of the game.

It is ridiculous that this scandal has ultimately cost Georgia its chance at making a National Championship run.

Gurley wears No. 3 for the Bulldogs, so his jersey is sold all throughout the Internet including the NCAA shop, University of Georgia student store and many other shopping outlets.

So you are telling me that the NCAA, university and other marketing and athletic apparel name, but he himself cannot? If it were a bench warmer wearing Georgia’s No. 3, that jersey would not even be for sale. The is so popular is because Gurley wears it.

I understand that in about seven months, Gurley will sign an NFL contract that will alleviate any potential money issues. However, in my opinion, to punish a student-athlete and his team so harshly is crossing the line. I sympathize with Georgia and Gurley for what happened, and with student athletes who feel used by the NCAA. The guy just wants to play football, and do we not all practice our signatures for a reason? Growing up, teenagers always joke that their signature is going to be worth something some day, and you cannot fault Gurley simply because his is.

Georgia is attempting to have Gurley reinstated, so I hope that the rest of their season is a good representation of their potential.

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Women’s soccer plays last home game Seniors play final game at Torero Stadium

MATTHEW ROBERSON ASST. SPORTS EDITOR @mroberson22 After stringing together a three-game winning streak, the University of San Diego women’s soccer team fell to the Santa Clara University Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 26, by a score of 3-1. The loss brought the Toreros’ overall record to 7-7-2, while the Broncos secured a crucial late season win to move their record to 11-6.

It has been an up and down season for the Toreros, who have had two three-game winning streaks marred by a glaring fourgame winless stretch early in the year. The 2014 season has also seen the Toreros beat four ranked teams, including the No. 7 Pepperdine Waves and No. 10 Michigan Wolverines.

The week was not all bad for the women’s soccer team, though. On Thursday, Oct. 23, they knocked off the University of San Francisco Dons, winning by a score of 1-0 at Torero Stadium.

It was an impressive sixth shutout of the year for the team, who have allowed only 20 goals all season.

The win against San Francisco was powered by Altschuld.

Coming into the game as the reigning West Coast Conference Player of the Week, play by putting one past the Dons’ sophomore goalkeeper Madalyn Schiffel in the game’s 84th minute.

It was the third straight game in which Altschuld had scored a goal. Freshman defender Ashley Cordero and junior credited with assists on the goal.

Craft earned the shutout for the including a diving effort in the 22nd minute to deny the Dons an early lead.

The weekend was not as kind to the Toreros as the loss to Santa Clara put their hot streak to an end. It was also senior day at Torero Stadium, marking the last career home games for and Meghan O’Rourke as well Mariah Butera.

Birtcher, a transfer from Denver University, scored her moment. It came in the Sept.

21 match against the No. 19 University of Oklahoma Sooners, a goal which made USD lead 2-0 and effectively sealed the upset victory.

O’Rourke, who attended nearby Torrey Pines High School,

was also essential in the win over Oklahoma. She was named WCC Player of the Week on Sept. 22, an award well-deserved after leading the defense to the shutout against the Sooners as well as a 2-0 win over the No. 20 San Diego State University Aztecs that week. time at USD, tweeting: “Through the ups and downs, I am so very blessed and thankful to be a Torero!”

O’Rourke was named to the All-WCC second team in 2013 in addition to the All-WCC freshman team in 2011.

Owens transferred to USD as a junior from the University of Georgia, and made the WCC

During that season Owens netted a game-winning goal against in a win against the Cal State Northridge Matadors.

Butera ended her Torero career on a high note, scoring a goal in her last ever home game.

She has scored at least one goal in each of her four seasons at USD, and as freshmen she and O’Rourke were vital parts of a team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

The seniors will play their last games on the road, as the regular season concludes with the Tigers, Saint Mary’s College Gaels and Loyola Marymount Lions.

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Rising MLB star killed in car accident St. Louis Cardinal prospect Oscar Taveras suffers tragic death NOAH HILTON CONTRIBUTOR The ridiculous bat speed.

The incredible plate vision. The prodigious power.

Touted as the St. Louis Cardinals’ best hitting prospect since Albert Pujols came through their system, Oscar Taveras was expected to be a perennial AllStar, holding the potential to be, as Baseball America said at the beginning of this season, a “perennial .300 hitter with 25-30 home run power, a prototypical No. 3 hitter,” all at the ripe young age of 22. And now, he is no longer with us.

This past Sunday night, as of the World Series were being delivered, the baseball world was rocked by the news that top prospect Oscar Taveras, one of the game’s brightest young stars, and his girlfriend, Edilia Arvelo, accident near Taveras’ home in the Dominican Republic.

As players received the news, Twitter exploded, and several television shots of the showed players in tears as word of the tragedy spread. On Sportscenter that night, video of one of Taveras’ last at-bats played on repeat, showing a young man blasting a pinch-hit, game-tying before receiving a curtain call from the St. Louis faithful with one of the most joyful smiles As news anchors and TV reporters discussed the awful news, a common theme quickly emerged: This was a life cut far too short, leaving family, friends, teammates, and fans all wondering, Why? However, another theme refused to go unnoticed. The sports that take up a major part of our lives, whether they are weeknight playoff games on the diamond, weekend rivalry games on the gridiron, or pressurepacked games on the court in front of packed houses in March, are still all just games.

The men and women whose jerseys drape our backs and whose autographs we pine after are still just men and women.

What we tend to forget

among the game-winning shots and failed comebacks is that horrible things happen to people sometimes.

Senzo Meyiwa, captain and goalkeeper for the South African national soccer team, was shot to death this past Saturday.

Recently retired NFL placekicker Rob Bironas, of the in 2007, passed away in a car accident in September.

One cannot mention sporting tragedies without referencing the plane crashes that claimed the lives of the Marshall University football team in 1970 or baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in 1972.

Awful things also happen to those closest to our sporting heroes.

Last year, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s young son was killed; he played the following Sunday.

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received an emotional standing ovation after returning to the game following the passing of his father, Mr. Padre himself, this the mother of Louisiana State football head coach Les Miles passed away; he coached the team in their matchup against Ole Miss the next day.

As much as this time of mourning is a chance to offer condolences to relatives of the late athletes and replay their most memorable performances, it should also serve as a time carries in our lives.

Oftentimes, the excitement and pressure of sport can overshadow the human aspect of players.

Because they can jump higher and throw farther and hit harder than us, we forget that, minus their athletic ability, they are like us, with families. friends and emotions. To take it further, as big as sports can feel sometimes, they are still just games between humans.

Yes, these games can be vehicles for motivation and inspiration and hope and joy, but at the end of the day, they are entertainment.

Far more important things are happening, and it is after news like Sunday’s that this fact needs to be remembered.

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Football defeats Dayton to gain control of PFL Toreros improve to 6-1 after a 40-29 victory HUNTER JAMESON SPORTS EDITOR @HJamo

The University of San Diego Toreros football team captured its against the University of Dayton Flyers. The Toreros improved to 6-1 on the season, with this one arguably the most impressive win thus far.

The Flyers took a 13-0 lead success on special teams. Redshirt sophomore kicker William Will and 43 yards to give the Flyers came on a blocked USD punt that was recovered in the end zone by redshirt freshman linebacker Jack Crain.

Although the Flyers were ahead, the defense did a great job limiting the Flyers on offense.

The Flyers were unable to capitalize on USD’s mistakes, which is a credit to the Torero’s tight defense in crucial situations.

Despite being down early, head coach Dale Lindsey expressed in an interview with USDtv that he knew holding

“If

we

could

continue

we’ll win the game,” Lindsey said. the Toreros remained calm and elevated their level of play in

the hot hand, which resulted in two touchdown passes and a 13-13 tie heading into halftime. Senior wide receiver Brandon White

Ian Lituchy/ The Vista Left: Freshman tight end Zack Holland celebrates a touchdown. Right: Redshirt senior wide receiver Reggie Bell stiff arms a Dayton defender.

With just 33 seconds left in the half, Williams connected with redshirt senior Reggie Bell on a the Toreros momentum heading into the break.

Lindsey was very happy with the offensive performance the rest of the game.

“One outstanding thing was and our offensive line decided that we were going to run the ball,” Lindsey said. “And that will get your passing game going.”

The defense remained tough in the second half, led by senior safety and captain Troy McClelland. The Toreros took over deep in Flyer territory after McClelland forced a fumble that put USD in position to score. turnover and scored on 1-yard run, putting the Toreros in front 20-13.

In an interview with hard work from his offensive line.

Coming off a leg injury that kept him out for most of last season and the beginning of this season,

with Jonah.”

The Flyers

responded

away from the Toreros late in

transition back to his running back position.

“It feels great to be back and I took advantage of the opportunities the line gave me

implemented some trickery with a play designed to have redshirt senior wide receiver Ross Smith throw a pass to fellow senior wide receiver Colin McManamon, resulting in a touchdown. Just minutes later, senior running back

some holes to run through and the opportunity to make big plays.”

ahead with a 3-yard touchdown run.

comeback did not go unnoticed.

Lindsey was very impressed with

packed with exciting plays, with a majority coming via the Toreros’ running game on offense.

The score was 33-29

long recovery process.

“I think he is just getting back in the groove of being the ball carrier that he was two years Lindsey said. “It’s a really great change-up for us to have Dallas

USD clinched the victory on a Williams touchdown run with one minute remaining that put the game out of reach.

with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 19 carries.

McClellenad was awarded co-Pioneer League Player of the Week for his six tackles, interception and forced fumble.

Lindsey was impressed with the way the team fought for this victory. and the players because they just ask for is to play the whole 60 minutes,” Lindsey said.

This was a very important win in terms of PFL standings because Dayton had a four-game winning streak before this loss.

The Flyers are now 5-2 overall and 3-1 in PFL play, putting USD in a good position with just four games left.

The Toreros travel to De Moines, Iowa to play against PFL competitor Drake University on Nov. 1. The game will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Ian Lituchy/ The Vista Left: Redshirt freshman tight end Ross Dwelley and his teammates get excited after making a clutch play late in the game against Dayton. Right: Sophomore quarterback Keith Williams throws the ball despite heavy pressure from the Dayton defense.