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The American people voted, and our Presidentelect is Donald Trump. It is an outcome that most news media never saw coming. Hillary Clinton and her supporters were shaken up, and many took to social media and the streets to voice their opinions as Clinton failed to secure enough electoral votes in loss to Donald Trump. By the numbers It is estimated that over 121 million voters turned out for the 2016 election, with the number still rising. Though that number looks big, it was the lowest voter turnout in two decades. Of those voters, Clinton received just over 61 million votes, about 700,000 more than Trump’s 60.4 million votes. Clinton’s victory in the popular vote is currently at 0.5 percent, but The New York Times is projecting that the vote will end at 1.5 percent. However, Clinton’s popular vote victory was not enough to claim the 270 electoral votes necessary. Trump secured the needed 270 electoral votes after winning major swing

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr Donald Trump secured the amount of electoral votes necessary to win the presidency.

states Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Trump also secured other battleground states, including Wisconsin and Iowa, and could still win a total of 306 electoral votes. Clinton’s victory in the popular vote means she has never lost the popular vote in an election she ran in. In the 2008 Democratic primary, Clinton defeated President Obama 48 percent to 47.3 percent in the popular vote, but failed to secure the

needed votes from delegates. Trump, who was favored to get a large percent of the white vote heading into the election, received 58 percent of the vote compared to Clinton’s 37 percent. This was actually down from the 59 percent Romney received versus Obama in 2012. The black and Latino votes went in Clinton’s favor. Clinton secured 88 percent of the black vote and 65 percent of the Latino vote, as compared to Trump’s

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eight percent and 29 percent. Despite the large margin, Trump again performed more successfully than Romney did in the 2012 election. A major difference in votes could also be seen in those who were collegeeducated versus those who were not. During a speech in the Republican primary, Trump said he loved poorly educated people. Trump received 51 percent of this vote. This See TRUMP, Page 3

Presidentelect Trump’s first 100 days in office ABBY GENTRY Asst. News Editor

Kevin Nelson/The USD Vista Students gathered to help spread the word and protest the Dakota Pipeline during a teach-in at USD.

KEVIN NELSON News Editor On Tuesday, members of the USD community and local tribe members gathered to protest and teach others about the the Dakota Access Pipeline controversy. The protests, which started earlier this year, had stayed largely out of the news until recently.

The protests revolve around a four-state, $3.8 billion oil pipeline. The pipeline is slated to be built through several sacred burial sites for the Native American tribes, including the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. The tribe and the community also fear that it could pollute the nearby Missouri River, the sovereign

nation’s water supply. The protests have gained widespread media attention after award-winning journalist Amy Goodman and actress Shailene Woodley were arrested. Goodman was arrested for her coverage of the protest and Woodley was arrested for protesting See DAKOTA, Page 4

Now that the overwhelming and dramatic presidential election is behind us, it is time to look toward the future of the United States and what is to come in our country. Before his official victory, President-elect Donald Trump outlined his goals for his first 100 days in office during a campaign speech given in Gettysburg, Pa. Before outlining the specifics of his plan, Trump gave his promise to the American people. “What follows is my 100-day action plan to Make America Great Again,” Trump said. “It is a contract between myself and the American voter, and [it] begins with restoring honesty, accountability, and change to Washington.” The plan centers around three main focus points: See PLAN, Page 2

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Trump laid out his plan for first 100 days in office

Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr Donald Trump’s plan includes enforcing term limits on Congress and addressing immigration.

PLAN continued from Front Page cleaning up Washington, protecting American workers, and restoring the rule of law. Among his other desires for the presidency, Trump has said that he hopes to repeal Obamacare, build a wall along the southern border of the United States, and rebuild military bases. According to NPR, within his plan to clean up Washington and rid of some of the corruption that goes on behind closed doors, he outlined several main proposals. First, Trump wants to create a constitutional amendment to enforce term limits on all members of Congress. This is not a new notion, as many American voters have complained that members of Congress spend too much time working within the walls of Washington and eventually become numb to the outside world and what is

the federal workforce. This discludes those who work in military, public safety, and public health. However, Trump also said he hopes to increase the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement patrol officers. Overall, the President-elect shared that he hopes to decrease the number of federal employees by as much as 10 percent. While this number might seem rather lofty, it is likely that he will have support on Capitol Hill, considering this has been a favorable point of discussion for awhile. Similarly, Trump hopes to establish a system in which for every new federal regulation, two already existing regulations must be terminated. This is a common sentiment among conservatives, who cite federal regulations for harming businesses and slowing economic growth. Trump has also expressed that he hopes to create a ban on White House

because many of those in Congress go into lobbying after their time in public service. His final plans to clean up Washington involve the involvement of both foreign governments and lobbyists. First, he wants to impose a lifetime ban on White House officials being able to lobby on the behalf of a foreign government. Next, he wants a total ban of foreign lobbyists being able to raise money for elections held in the United States. Both of these propositions would help to keep American elections local and held in the hands of the American people. His second focus point is to help protect common American workers. Under this goal, he has said he will either renegotiate or withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA creates a tie between the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican economies. This agreement would rid many of the trade

Photo courtesy of Gobierno de Chile/Flickr Trump will take aim at the Trans-Pacific-Partnership, which Obama help put in place, in his first 100 days.

best for the general population of the United States. Many also believe that those in Congress spend more time getting reelected than doing their jobs. These term limits could help with this issue, however, constitutional amendments are incredibly difficult to pass. Next, Trump would like to decrease the number of employees that work within

and congressional officials becoming lobbyists after they leave government service. Washington has been criticized for its “revolving door” in which people pass from governmentheld positions to working as lobbyists and back again. This five-year ban would help prevent people from being able to re-enter so quickly. This ban may be a little trickier to pass

tariffs between the three countries, especially those related to agriculture, textiles, and automobiles. While some groups assert that NAFTA is responsible for losing American manufacturing jobs to Mexico, others point out that NAFTA has quadrupled America’s trade with its closest neighbors. Additionally, Trump

aims to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific-Partnership, a partnership between twelve of the Pacific Rim countries that was entered during the Obama administration. Trump will also have the Secretary of the Treasury label China as a currency manipulator because he believes China tries to gain advantage by undervaluing its currency. Finally, Trump will allow infrastructure projects, including the unpopular and controversial Keystone Pipeline, to move forward. Under the Obama administration, the construction of the northern portion of the Keystone Pipeline was prevented. This project raises concerns with climate activists claiming that the development of this pipeline may possibly lead to more developments of carbonintensive oil from Canada. Donald Trump’s third key point of focus is to bring back security and the constitutional order of law.

this new justice would support pro-life laws and regulations and appeal Roe v. Wade. One of Trump’s central points throughout his candidacy was the importance and necessity of defending the United States Constitution and what it stands for. While this is a point made in many candidates’ platforms, the difference is that conservatives read the Constitution in a much more literal sense, while liberals usually advocate for interpreting it. Trump’s next plan under his promise to restore security and order of law is by cancelling all federal funding to “Sanctuary Cities.” Sanctuary Cities are cities in the United States that create policies to prevent the prosecution of people for living in a country as an illegal immigrant. These cities include Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Additionally, Trump plans to remove the over two million

Photo courtesy of George Bush Presidential Library/Wiki Trump hopes to renegotiate or drop out of NAFTA to protect U.S. jobs.

He stated that he hopes to accomplish this by cancelling every unconstitutional action and order that he claims was issued by President Obama. This would include revoking the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA has not been found by courts to be unconstitutional, but Obama’s choice to pass the legislation with an executive order to bypass Congress was. DACA allows undocumented immigrants who are under the age of 16 to receive a renewable twoyear work permit that protects them from deportation in most circumstances though it does not provide a path to citizenship. Under the Trump administration, this act would be revoked and minors who entered the country illegally will be able to receive deportation. Next, Trump shared that he will replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s empty seat with a judge who he believes will uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States in accordance with what he calls conservative values. According to Trump,

criminal illegal immigrants. In addition, he will broaden what classifies a “criminal alien” and remove all criminal aliens from the United States. His final proposal is to hold-off on immigration from any terror-prone areas where he believes vetting cannot be accomplished in a safe manner. Trump’s proposal promised the examination and background checks of anyone entering our country will be taken extremely seriously and will be considered extreme vetting. Trump also listed additional broader legislative measures to bring to Congress within the first 100 days of his administration. These include plans to grow the economy, the redirection of education dollars, and ending Obamacare. Trump ended his Gettysburg speech by encouraging his supporters and reminding them that, if sworn into office, these would be the measures they are voting in favor of. On Jan. 20, 2017, Trump will take his oath as the official President of the United States and begin working toward these goals.

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Trump defeats Clinton in heated election TRUMP continued from Front Page staggering difference was a significant change to the Romney and Obama election where the difference between those uneducated was 51 percent in favor Obama. Clinton received only 54 percent of the female vote compared to Obama’s 55 percent in 2012. Trump secured 42 percent, including 62 percent of white female voters without college degrees. One of the more surprising numbers was the number of registered party members who voted against their candidate. Nine percent of registered Democrats that voted put in a ballot for Trump, whereas seven percent of registered Republicans voted for Clinton. Many politicians were shocked that Trump polled so favorably among his own party, while the favorability of Bernie Sanders may have hurt Clinton among some of her peers. Battleground states breakdown There are about 8 to 12 states that are considered battleground or swing states in any presidential election. Among those states, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Nevada, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Wisconsin are considered the

states are considered “swing” is that they historically cannot consistently back one political party. Florida is infamous for being a huge swing state to get. It went to Obama both in 2008 and in 2012; however, it went to George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004, after it had gone to Bill Clinton in 1996. In 2000, Florida went to Bush and decided his defeat of Al Gore by a narrow 537 votes. Florida became such a key state to obtain because Gore and Bush were tied. When Florida finally went to Bush, he received its 29 electoral votes as well, giving him five more electoral college votes than Gore to secure the presidency with 271 electoral votes. Protests and conflict Following Trump’s victory, many voters crowded the streets to protest the results of the election. The hashtag #notmypresident took social media by storm as the protest grew nationwide to reject Trump as the victor. Clinton and Trump supporters posted to social media to show instances of hate against both parties. Various Clinton supporters posted photos and stories about being attacked or called racial slurs after Trump’s victory. Locally, a Muslim woman and student at San Diego State University was attacked by two men who were reportedly

Photo courtesy of Marc Nozell/Flickr Despite winning the popular vote, Clinton lost several key battlegrounds.

most important. What may come as a surprise to many is that in the 2012 presidential election, Obama and Romney split the swing states where Florida and North Carolina went to Romney and the others to Obama. Many seemed to believe that, after so many swing states had been blue during the 2012 election, they would vote blue again in 2016. However this was not the case. Clinton won Nevada and Virginia, while Trump took Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. According to the BBC, Trump won 50.5 percent of the popular vote in North Carolina, 49.1 percent in Florida, and 52.1 percent in Ohio. Clinton won 49.9 percent in Virginia and 47.9 percent in Nevada. According to 270toWin. com, their projections as to swing state totals on Nov. 5 was that Clinton would secure Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. The reason that these

wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, supportive gear from Trump’s campaign, as well as saying racial slurs and pro-Trump remarks. SDSU police are investigating the matter as a hate crime. Various crimes have also been reported involving protests against Trump supporters and police. A video surfaced on Facebook showing a Trump supporter in Chicago being beaten by a group of men for his support of Trump. Police in Oregon and Washington claimed several protests had become riots after protesters threw objects and projectiles at police and vehicles. Many have also criticized the protests for burning American flags and flying American flags upside down, a symbol that the U.S. is under great distress, seen as a sign of disrespect by many military members and veterans. Despite the disgust

revolving around this act, it is protected by the First Amendment right of all U.S. citizens. Many anti-Trump protesters also posted remarks regarding Trump’s possible assassination on Facebook. Despite several aggressive protests,thousands have gathered in multiple peaceful protests around the

and the popular vote in that state is for the Republican Party, four electors from the party in that state will be sent to vote for the president. In 29 states, these electors or representatives are required by law to vote with their party’s delegate. That means that their electoral vote has essentially been locked

Photo courtesy of Kevin O’Reilly Thousands gathered to protest the election results in Los Angeles.

country. Over the weekend protesters marched the streets in downtown San Diego and Balboa Park. In an email addressed to University of San Diego students, Carmen M. Vazquez, Vice President for Student Affairs, Denise Dimon, PhD, Associate Provost, International Affairs, and Esteban del Río, PhD, Associate Provost, Inclusion and Diversity addressed the concern and safety of various demographics that may be experiencing hatred, fear, or animosity due to their race. “For international students, students whose parents are undocumented, DACA students, or others who have questions about safety and status or are feeling anxious and concerned, please contact the International Center,” the email said. The email also urged students to take part in discussions about the election in an open and respectful way. “Many spaces have opened up inside and outside of classes for students to talk about the election and what it means; bring your best selves to these conversations,” the email said. “Listen to each other, understand each other, respectfully disagree, deliberate, and do so as a community united by our mission and the spirit of Changemaking.” Faithless electors and the electoral college Currently the projections of the election have Trump at 302 electoral votes and Clinton at 232. These results are technically not finalized yet. When an individual votes, they are voting to select representatives or electors to speak on their behalf in the Electoral College. For instance, when a state is worth four electoral votes,

for Trump or Clinton by the popular vote. Traditionally, the Electoral College votes with the state’s majority, and this year they will vote on Dec. 19. However, in 21 states, electors can choose to be what is called a faithless elector. Although a faithless elector is rare, it is possible for them to vote against their party’s designated candidate. Trump won 17 of the 21 states that allow electors to act as faithless electors, during the election. Various Republican representatives have already voiced their consideration to become faithless voters, including Alaska’s electors Sean Parnell, Jacqueline Tupou, and Carolyn Leman. For Trump to not be elected, 36 of the projected electors would have to flip against him. Electors have flipped before, but not often. In all of American history, 157 electors have acted as faithless electors, with 72 coming due to the death of a candidate between the general election and electoral college. That leaves only 82 times where electors have voted against their designated party. The last time multiple faithless electors acted in one year, not due to the death of a candidate, was in 1896. The Electoral College was put in place to represent the interest of the U.S. based on the knowledge that over 50 percent of the U.S. population is held in a small variety of U.S. cities. The Electoral College was set in place so that states without major populations can play a significant role in the process and policy can represent the U.S. as a whole rather than major cities. The Electoral College was updated in 2012 and is based on the amount of U.S. senators and representatives each state is entitled to. It

is unlikely that the electoral college will ever be abolished, since making an amendment to the Constitution requires threefourths of the states to ratify it. Less populated states would have no interest in doing so. There are proposed ways around this, including changing the winner-takeall allocation of votes to a proportional allocation for each state. Still, many have called for a disbanding of the electoral college altogether. Since Tuesday, a petition has circulated online urging electors to pick Clinton on Dec. 19. The petition currently has 4,300,000 signatures. For now, the U.S. will wait to see if the electoral college will confirm Trump as president and pass on the result to be approved to Congress or if, for the first time in history, the college will flip the result of the general election. Women make history Through the election turmoil and drama, many missed the various firsts for U.S. elections. Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, became the first black U.S. senator from California, the second black woman to serve as a senator, and the first Indian-American senator. Harris was backed by President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden during her senate run. Catherine Cortez Masto became the first Latina senator in U.S. history after winning Nevada, and Stephanie Murphy, who immigrated from Vietnam when she was a one-year-old, became the first Vietnamese-American women to win a seat in congress. Oregon became the

Photo courtesy of California Attorney General’s Office/Wiki Newly elected California Senator Kamala Harris.

first state to elect an openly LGBT governor, Kate Brown. Ilhan Omar, who escaped the Somalian civil war, became the first Somali-American legislator, and Pramila Jayapal was the first Indian-American woman to hold a seat in the House of Representatives. Kellyanne Conway, the woman in charge of Trump’s campaign, became the first woman to lead a victorious presidential campaign.

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Kevin Nelson/The USD Vista USD and local community members gathered to learn more about how they can support the Dakota pipeline.

DAKOTA continued from Front Page the pipeline. Goodman was later charged for her apparent participation in the protest; however, a judge ruled to dismiss the case shortly after. Since Goodman’s arrest, the protests have grown significantly. Protesters have taken to the streets of many cities around the U.S., and a strong social media presence has built around the protest. Social media users were urged to check-in on Facebook at Standing Rock protests and locations. This started occuring after protesters discovered that there was a chance that police were tracing protesters through their Facebook locations. By

issue. With the election of President-elect Donald Trump, the Keystone Pipeline has become a major issue. Trump has been criticized for his stance on the environment, which includes his public uncertainty of the existance of global warming, and the protest could be a big win to set the tone on environmental issues moving forward. Senior Monica Lopez helped create the event at USD and was hopeful that even USD’s community can help support the tribes in North Dakota. “As a university, it is our duty to stand up for social justice,” Lopez said. “As an often underrepresented group, it is important to let students know about the issues in

Standing Rock, and this is only the beginning. I hope the student body can get educated about the issues nationwide and spark some interest.” The U.S. Army corps of engineers, who were commissioned to build the pipeline, are now considering other options for the pipeline’s path. Environmental conservatives, however, are looking to rally the passionate protesters to not only help avoid the destruction of sacred tribal sites, but to completely stop the construction of the pipeline. The construction of the pipeline has currently been halted by the U.S. Court of Appeals. There is no idea when the court will return a decision on whether the pipeline will be allowed or not.

Facebook users checking-in protest. The American Indian worldwide, it created a sea of and Indigenous Student users that forced local police Organization (AIISO) to sort through to discover who wanted to bring attention was actually at the protests. to the matter to show their The protests in North unity with the tribes and Dakota have varied day to protesters in Standing Rock. day. Some have remained Bobby Wallace, a peaceful, but police began member of the Barona Band arresting protesters after of Mission Indians, spoke to altercations started occurring. a crowd of USD students. Protesters claimed the “It is you guys that can increase in violence and inspire and change the world,” tension was due to the increase Wallace said. “You guys have militarized police presence. a voice to make a difference.” The police argued that the AISSO sold t-shirts in strong presence was needed support of the Sioux tribe at because of the number of Standing Rock, with all the protesters and several events proceeds going to support which led to the damage the tribe currently there. of construction equipment. Local community 6DLM14142FAL__CollegeDay_Iration__VISTA__RUN:11_17_16__10x7.75 Kevin Nelson/The USD Vista Currently, construction members helped to educate Local tribe members sang during a teach-in at USD in support of the is at a halt due to the USD students about the tribes protesting the Dakota Pipeline.

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Election results call for reexamination of Electoral College DANI DEVRIES Opinion Editor

Millions of Americans sat glued in front of the television last week watching the election progress. The world waited as we watched critical battleground states turn red in the race to 270 electoral votes. In an upset that shocked people across the country, then-Republican candidate Donald Trump won the race. In the process, Trump won Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio to secure his title, and he is set to become our next president. Following the election, emotions ran high among both sides, with Democrats questioning how this happened and Republicans celebrating their unexpected victory. In particular, Hillary Clinton supporters were astounded with the results, confused about how Donald Trump had secured the majority. Then it became clear as the news came out that not only had he not secured the majority, but Trump had missed it by a larger margin than this country has ever seen. According to The New York Times, it seems Trump lost the popular vote by more than 1.5 percent or 2 million votes.

The majority of Americans elected Hillary Clinton, yet Donald Trump is still our President-elect, all thanks to the Electoral College system. According to Time Magazine, the Electoral College was originally used because the founding fathers did not believe that the average person had enough national knowledge to cast an informed vote. States are assigned electors to represent the interests of the majority of their constituents. The amount of electors a state gets is based on its population and is equal to the number of senators and representatives that the state has in Congress. California has the greatest number of electoral votes, topping the list at 55, followed by Texas which has 38, and New York and Florida, each of which have 29. While it is assumed that the electors will cast their votes following the state’s popular vote, it isn’t strictly required, and 29 states have members called “faithless electors” that can switch their vote whenever they please. This has lead to a petition that has gained over four million signatures on the popular site change.org, calling for the Electoral College to cast their votes for Clinton instead of

Trump, thus reflecting the true popular vote of the country. If the Electoral College chose Clinton at this point, the act would be unprecedented. Another way to make the election process fairer is to abolish the Electoral College system altogether. While its original intent might have been valid, now that the internet makes information readily available to the masses, it might be time to consider getting rid of this outdated system. Senators and governors are elected via popular vote, so it would make sense for the president to be elected in the same way. Senior Christina Rontell noted that while the Electoral College isn’t wholly to blame for this chaotic election, it is certainly a contributing factor to this election cycle’s frustration. “The Electoral College system is flawed,” Rontell said. “It bothers me when people say we should trust the process, as if there would be something wrong with overturning, even questioning, the decisions of white slave owning men who couldn’t have even begun to predict the dynamics of contemporary life. I don’t know that [Hillary Clinton] winning the popular vote means anything

necessarily. What I do know is that [Clinton’s] loss isn’t to be blamed on our voting system; the guilt is collective and much more complex than that.” Senior Caitlin Foote, a USD student from Canada, echoed this sentiment and pointed out that it is not the system itself that is the problem, but the reaction it is causing

an election. It is pretty clear there needs to be change.” Although it is unlikely the use of the Electoral College will cease because it is written into our Constitution, the system itself could change. As is stands now, most states issue all of their electoral votes for whichever candidate wins the plurality vote in their

Photo courtesy of Rodny4/Flickr A map indicating which way the electoral college normally votes.

for people who see it as unfair. “I don’t know a lot about the electoral college, in fact I’ve never really paid that close of attention to the presidential election at all, but I think, given all the buzz and negative reaction surrounding the election outcome, that it does appear to be outdated, and not what, at least the Americans around me, want or trust,” Foote said. “We have a very different electoral system at home, so I have never really experienced this much distaste following

state, essentially disregarding all the votes that are not for the majority. Were the system to change to allow states to split their electoral votes to reflect the percentages of votes issued for either candidate, the election results may be deemed fairer. This is the type of progress that may help better future election cycles. While it may not be prudent to 76985 abandon the Electoral College altogether, a lot has changed since its conception, and it’s time it caught up to the present.

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Scheduling stress: the problem with registration DANI DEVRIES Opinion Editor

Although to some it seems that there still may be a long time to go before the semester is over, many students at the University of San Diego are looking ahead to the spring semester, as the registration period is in full swing. Most students experience a certain amount of stress when going through this process, as often times registration can come with high stakes. For many, getting into a certain class is a necessity, and worrying about whether or not it will be full by the time you can register is stressful. For many unlucky students, this particular registration period brought an additional stressor, when the system failed for many students. Upon logging on to complete registration, these students were presented with an error message and were unable to complete their registration until the system recovered. For some this was up to 20 minutes after their registration opened, making it

nearly impossible to get into highly competitive classes. Senior Lauren Riley needed to secure all her necessary classes to graduate this spring,

Riley went on to express the panic that accompanied not knowing if it was a personal computer problem causing the crash or a system-wide problem.

“[The system crashing was] really irritating, but I honestly wasn’t that surprised because I usually hear about it happening to at least one person I know every semester at USD.” - Kelly Gardner making this registration especially important. “It’s my last semester registering for classes, and there are very specific classes I need to take, so I had been planning my schedule for weeks,” Riley said. “I was really looking forward to finally being one of the first groups to register and hoping to get all the classes I needed to graduate, but when I went to register the system crashed. I was freaking out and had the banner page open in three different browsers trying to get it to work, and I was constantly refreshing.”

“I didn’t know if it was just my computer that wasn’t working, or if everyone trying to register was having the same problem,” Riley said. “I wrote a panicky email to One Stop [student center] with the CRN’s I needed in the hopes that they could add me, but I was finally able to register about 40 minutes later. Luckily I got all the classes I needed, but it was quite the whirlwind of emotions.” While it would have been a different situation if the system crashed for everyone, that wasn’t the case, so only some students experienced

these difficulties. Those that used the school’s old method of registering, by simply typing in the CRN numbers for the classes they wanted were fine. It was those students that were using the school’s new planbased system of registering that were locked out. USD Information Technology Services (ITS) attributed the glitch to the system being overworked. “Too many people trying to register on the same time [is causing the glitch,]” ITS said. “Use the old system to get around it, [...] it’s more reliable.” Senior Kelly Gardner was one student who got the ill-fated error message while trying to register. “[The system crashing was] really irritating, but I honestly wasn’t that surprised because I usually hear about it happening to at least one person I know every semester at USD,” Gardner said. “I wasn’t too concerned since I had one of the earlier times for registering, but if I were a freshman or sophomore and that happened I would freak out. I ended up getting

waitlisted for one of my classes because of it, but luckily I ended up getting off the waitlist.” As Gardner pointed out, this problem seems to be a reoccurring issue the school has during registration time. It’s understandable that sometimes the system is simply overwhelmed and can’t handle the amount of students logging on at one time. However, because these glitches keep happening, it seems to point to a bigger problem with the new system. Although the introduction of the plan-based registration was a nice change because it allowed students to add all their desired classes with the click of a button, it is this program in particular that seems to be the issue. Hopefully for the remainder of registration the system will be okay. However, perhaps the school should return to the old CRN method while the bugs with the newer program get worked out. At the very least, after registration has wrapped up, the problem should be looked into. That way, come spring registration, it is no longer an issue.

It may be time to schedule Veterans Day on the USD calendar JENNIFER GIVENS Asst. Feature Editor

In case you didn’t notice, Nov. 11 was Veterans Day. This is a day off at many businesses, schools, and universities, but not at the University of San Diego. Since 1919, Nov. 11 was a day set aside to thank our nation’s veterans. Although the holiday was not always referred to as Veterans Day, it has not lost its historical significance. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, to celebrate the end of fighting in World War I. Which ended on the 11th day, of the 11th hour, of the 11th month. The holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to represent those who served in World War II, Korea, and future veterans. USD is one of many private universities that does not have Veterans Day off. It is not due to the fact that USD is unpatriotic; it is due to the academic calendar requirements and the balancing act of juggling what days to have off and what days we do not. Since Veterans Day is not always a designated day of the week like Martin Luther King Jr., which is always on a Monday, there can be difficulty planning the calendar if the holiday falls in the middle of the week. While public universities have found a way to arrange their academic calendar, USD has a slightly different academic requirement. According to USD’s

Academic Calendar Committee (ACC), classes that are held three days a week have to meet 41-42 days a semester. Classes that are two days a week must meet 28 days a semester. These requirements are factored into each semester calendar, and the committee determines what holidays will be observed while obtaining maximum class time. Thomas Herrinton, PhD is the chair of the ACC. He explained the process of planning USD’s academic calendar. He shared that Veterans Day is not considered an academic holiday or a day off for students and staff. “Part of the reason that we don’t have any in semester holidays, besides Thanksgiving, in the fall, is to keep to that number of instructional minutes,” Herrinton said. “We don’t have Columbus Day or Veterans Day off. We try and avoid any in semester holidays as possible. We also try to do that for labs that run Monday through Thursdays.” Herrinton also teaches chemistry at USD and expressed his concern with taking a holiday off while conducting labs. “On Friday, we switch over the lab, and Monday we start over again,” Herrinton said. “So if we have a Wednesday off, it is a total disaster for us. That has always been something that the faculty has not been in favor of because we are trying to give our students the best education possible and that is our primary goal.”

Herrinton did offer some advice to students who feel USD should still recognize Veterans Day. “Students should start with the Associate Students senate and get the senate to pass something,” Herrinton said. “That way we know it is actually something that students in general are interested in, as supposed to a small group, and bring that forward to the administration.” Herrinton also commented on the possibility of a Veterans Day off in the future. “Anything can be done, it’s just a matter of how much disruption it is going to cause, and is it worth it,” Herrinton said. Many students at USD have expressed their interest in having Veterans Day off. Sophomore Christian Dorada noted that taking Veteran’s Day off could be an alternative to other vacation days, including Fall Holiday.

day in the middle of the week, we should still have the day off. It is a very important holiday.” While, most classes attendance policies include time off for religious holidays, cultural observances, and other historical events, many veterans would want to keep their commitment to attending classes. Student veteran and sophomore Noel Ramirez agreed that it would be nice to have the day off, but only if everyone on campus had the day off. “I think it would be nice if Veterans Day was a day that we could take off, but, as a veteran, I don’t feel like I should be treated different than any individual,” Ramirez said. “And if it’s not a day off for everyone, it shouldn’t be a day off for just veterans.” Having Veterans Day off would allow students and staff to participate in community

“Anything can be done it’s just a matter of how much disruption it is going to cause.” -Thomas Herrinton “These veterans have served our country honorably, and we should have a full day of recognition for them,” Dorada said. “To have the day off of school, off of classes allows us to honor those who have served our country and honor our freedom. I understand the sacrifice they make and their families. I believe to have Veterans Day off is much more important than a random weekend like a Fall Holiday. Even if Veterans Day falls on a

events. It would also help keep Veterans Day from becoming just another forgotten holiday. Derek Abbey, USD Veterans Student Services Coordinator, veteran, and USD PhD student, noted the importance of celebrating Veterans Day with those he cared for as opposed to sitting in class. “When you look at the USD mission and values, there is this huge community piece to it, and you’re in San

Diego, one of the most densely parts of our population in the veteran community,” Abbey said. “As far as being a student and veteran, I would rather not be in school because [...] it will allow us to recognize this day when it does fall on a Monday through a Friday, and it is very important to me and those that I care for.” Abbey said that having the day off allows student veterans to participate in Veterans Day parades in San Diego without missing valuable class time. “Then when you expand it beyond that, when you compare it to the Cal State system, the University of California system, and local community college systems, they are all off,” Abbey said. “The student veterans organizations on those campuses participate in parades, and the University of San Diego is missing from those elements. I would rather that we had the presence in things like that. So not only would the day allow us to personally recognize the day as we deem appropriate, but it allows the university to participate in greater Veterans Day events, and I think that is very important in San Diego.” Luckily, Veterans Day falls on a weekend for the next two years. Having Veterans Day off will not be an issue again until 2019, which falls on a Monday. However, speaking up now will pave the way for future student veterans, students, and staff to enjoy and participate in festivities that occur on Veterans Day around San Diego.

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

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Keep quiet or get CAPPed

Community Assisted Party Plan affects students living off campus KELLY KENNEDY Feature Editor Living on Mission Beach is a rite of passage for many University of San Diego students. Commuting also comes with the possibility of noise complaints, angry neighbors, and police citation. Students may know vaguely of the Community Assisted Party Plan (CAPP) program utilized by the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), but the specifics are more serious than most might think. This program cracks down on college party houses and can have major repercussions for off-campus students who violate noise and quality of life regulations. The program began in 2007 and originally focused on the area surrounding San Diego State University (SDSU) in an effort to curb chronic party houses in the college area. There is some speculation that the program was a reaction to SDSU’s ranking as the number three party school by Playboy

Photos courtesy of Bill Morrow/Flickr San Diego Police Department enforces the Community Assisted Party Plan throughout San Diego County. information regarding the program explained the impact of housing shortages near college campuses, which have resulted in students renting single family homes in residential neighborhoods. Students then tend to fill the house with several tenants to save money. These units are officially referred to as “mini-dorms.” “Neighbors of mini-dorms began to find it difficult to find

“The police were swift in giving us the tickets and MIPs. They agreed that our party was small, but still had to enforce the tickets because we were CAPPed.” - Lucas Morales

magazine in the early 2000s. In April 2008, the program’s enforcement area expanded to include all of San Diego County, encompassing SDSU, the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and USD. CAPP can have harsh consequences for flagged residences that have been reported to SDPD for noise complaints, parties, and quality of life issues, such as trash strewn lawns, according to SDPD’s website. “[The program is] a joint effort involving SDPD, SDSU police, the City Attorney’s Office, local property owners, and community members working together to curb nuisance behavior at chronic party houses in college area communities,” the website said. Official SDPD

out about loud parties, trashstrewn lawns, and just a general lack of consideration for neighbors,” the website said. According to UCSD’s commuter student website, houses that exhibit quality of life issues, such as illegal parking, increased traffic, littering, public drunkenness, and underage drinking, as also eligible for CAPP status. CAPP is a status designated to chronic party houses, which not only punishes tenants and landlords, but also flags the address in SDPD’s system for one year regardless of tenant change. If a party or noise complaint is issued against a CAPPed address, SDPD reserves the right to use a heightened enforcement posture when responding

SDPD can CAPP a house:

- If the police have two or more calls within 20 days for parties or noise complaints -If a citation or arrest is made when officers respond to a party call - If five neighbors petition

to such calls. This heightened enforcement includes, but is not limited to arrest, citation, property or vehicle impoundments, and sobriety checks. Since CAPP’s inception, many USD students have feared the consequences of the program. Due to limited housing availability, some students choose to rent houses that received the CAPP status from a previous tenant. Alumni Lucas Morales lived in a CAPPed house on Mission Beach during the 2012-2013 academic year. “We knew the house was CAPPed, but our landlord didn’t go into detail exactly what that CAPPed status meant,” Morales said. “As a group we talked about the CAPPed status being a deal breaker. We decided to give the house a try since we were running out of time to find good housing.” A few weeks before the CAPP status on their rental expired, Morales and his roommates had a small gathering that ended in disaster. “We had a run-in with the police a couple weeks before our CAPPed status expired,” Morales said. “We were charged $1,000 after our first violation and our landlord was charged. On top of those charges I was underage and received a $500 Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) citation. It was an expensive ticket.” Morales and his roommates experienced the heightened enforcement

posture that SDPD has the right to exhibit when responding to a CAPPed house. “The police were swift in giving us the tickets and MIPs,” Morales said. “They agreed that our party was small, but still had to enforce the tickets because we were CAPPed. I feel that we would have gotten a verbal warning otherwise because we were cooperative, and the party was very small.” Morales advised USD students searching for housing to be wary of houses with CAPPed status. “Depending on the living situation, I would definitely give more thought to living in a CAPPed house,” Morales said. “It sucks to live in a house

their address’ CAPP status, the tenants had a close call with police enforcement. “We had our neighbor across the street ask us to quiet down once during a small gathering,” Gray said. “We then had another gathering a couple weeks later, not more than 30 people, and the same neighbor called both the police and our landlord complaining.” Gray and his roommates could have faced fines and citations if their gathering was not well organized. “By the time the police came to our house, we had cleared out all the people and turned off the music, so the police just drove right by without stopping,” Gray said.

“We decided that the location, quality, and convenience of the house was worth the risk of a CAPPed house and not throw[ing] parties or have people over late at night.” - Jake Gray

that no matter how large the gathering a small incident can turn into expensive night. I would make sure to know when the CAPPed date ends.” Senior Jake Gray lived in a CAPPed house during the 2014-2015 academic year. Grey explained that his landlord did not explicitly notify him and his roommates that the house was CAPPed. “It may have been in the fine print of the lease agreement, but she never went out of her way to notify us,” Gray said. Without knowledge of

If a house is confirmed as CAPPed:

- Property owners and tenants are notified of CAPP status - Address is flagged in the SDPD dispatch system - Officers responding to further complaints will have a heightened enforcement posture - Officers can issue both criminal and/or administrative citations to both residents and property owners that carry fines of up to $1,000

“We didn’t even realize we were CAPPed until our next door neighbors told us the next day.” Gray and his roommates still live on the same property despite its CAPP status. “We decided that the location, quality, and convenience of the house was worth the risk of living in a CAPPed house and not being able to throw parties or have people over late at night,” Gray explained. Some students dream of living at Mission Beach, but the reality of life in a residential community is not always considered when choosing a rental property for the school year. The CAPP program is important to consider when choosing a rental property and interacting with off campus neighbors. Students should be respectful of those living around them to ensure positive relationships with the surrounding off campus neighbors and communities.

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he lone pine tree and a group of unique University of San Diego students gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate a day that unites them with the nation: Veterans Day. Veterans Day is celebrated every year on Nov. 11. It is a day our nation honors those who took an oath to protect our nation from enemies both foreign and domestic. We honor them with parades, discounts, and thanks. Thursday, Nov. 10 was not Veterans Day, but it was a very important day for some USD students. Not only was it the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps, it was the second annual Veterans Day ceremony at USD. Many USD veteran students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in the courtyard between Founders and Camino Halls. The ceremony was small but full of emotion and symbolic meaning. Derek Abbey honorably served in the Marine Corps for 23 years. He is the USD veteran student services coordinator, as well as a USD alumnus. Abbey coordinated the ceremony along with the USD Student Veterans Organization (SVO). Abbey spoke about the significance of the ceremony location and how it exemplifies the relationship USD has with its veteran population.

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Givens/The USD Vista (top) & Ryan Blystone/USD (bottom) USD NROTC students of the San Diego Color Guard presenting the flags.

“This specific location was chosen because of the [pine] tree in the middle of the courtyard between Camino and Founders,” Abbey said. “I call it the veteran tree. It was planted in 1973 by student veterans at USD in recognition of those lost in vietnam. It is a little unusual if you actually take time to notice the tree, in the sense that it is allowed to grow freely. It is unusual for USD courtyard landscaping because everything is manicured perfectly, but this tree grows freely and has grown freely since 1973.” The pine tree is much like USD student veterans. It is not quite like the other plants that surround it. It has imperfections, is a little weathered, and is rough around the edges, yet it stands tall and thrives. During the ceremony guest speakers such as SVO President Francisco Garcia, a senior at USD and Marines veteran, Dr. Andrew Allen, and Jack McGrory all took a moment to honor veterans. Francisco Garcia spoke about the many programs SVO has created to build a better relationship between students and veterans at USD, such as Soldiers who Salsa. “Soldiers Who Salsa (SWS) is its own organization,” Garcia said. “SWS serves wounded, ill and injured military service members and their families by incorporating therapeutic social dancing. The SVO hosts the salsa nights and SWS provides the instructors. With the support of SWS the SVO aims to provide a safe environment for student veterans and their families to socialize, relieve stress, and seek help if needed. We also strive to make it inclusive and welcome all students at USD to participate in these events. We hope that these events will help ease the transition from military life to life at USD for veterans.” Garcia also spoke about the significance of Veterans Day to him now that he is a veteran. “[Before I served] Veterans Day used to be free pancakes or doughnuts for veterans on Veterans Day and a quick thank you for your service,” Garcia said. “Now that I am a veteran, it’s completely changed. Now, I see the struggles people go through and what we should actually be thinking about on Veterans Day and honoring those veterans because they did go through tremendus obstacles.” Dr. Andrew Allen, Vice President and Provost at USD, discussed the significance of Veterans Day for him as a son of a veteran. “As a son of a WWII veteran, I know the sacrifices veterans make,” Allen said. “We should thank them and help them succeed here at USD and into the future.” Guest speaker CEO of La Jolla MJ Management, Inc., former San Diego City Manager, and Marine veteran, Jack McGrory, spoke about Veterans Day and the times like Vietnam where being a veteran was not considered honorable. “Being a veteran was not always cool,” McGrory said. “There were times it wasn’t celebrated.” McGrory recalled his own experience walking around town when long hair and

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Photos courtesy of Francisco Garcia (left) and Jennifer Castro (right). Fransisco Garcia, SVO President, and Jennifer Castro, SVO Vice President, both spoke at the event.

beards were popular, much like today, and remembered how he stood out with his short, military-issued haircut. “We were easy to pick out,” McGrory said. “We didn’t quite fit in.” McGrory also explained the value of education for veterans and that it is vital for them to take advantage of all the benefits they earned through their service. With new benefits like the Post 9-11 GI Bill, Montgomery Bill, Yellow Ribbon program, Vocational Rehab, and countless other scholarships for veterans, it is easier to obtain higher education for today’s veterans than ever before. Many veterans like Marine Noel Ramirez, a sophomore at USD and combat veteran, explained some difficulties he faced juggling his identity as a veteran and student. “Being a veteran, we are a little older than the average students, and you do get frustrated at times with the mentality of other individuals,” Ramirez said. “At the same time, you have to understand that you went through that too, only your experience going through that was a little different, and you might have had different priorities.” Ramirez did focus on one key aspect where student and veterans can find some common ground. “Although we are at different stages in life, we are going through one stage together,” Ramirez said. “We are all trying to get a degree and pass our classes. So being a veteran and student do collide a little, when it comes to aspect of life, because what some students see as important or frustrating sometimes you have been through it, and you know that it’s not that important or frustrating, it’s okay. Sometimes you can actually give advice, and that is the best feeling that I get. Letting people know it’s going to be okay, and I can help. You can offer your experience and guidance.” Jennifer Castro, Navy veteran, mother, wife, and junior at USD, explained how she combines all her roles and helps other women on campus. “It’s about planning everything from my study patterns, family time, funds, and prioritize what can be put aside,” Castro said. “For me I kind of feel selfish sometimes when I have

to put aside mommy duties, but realizing that my daughter is able to see mom and dad in that type of study setting is important and will reflect on her in the future. So I am pushing through that right now even when it is hard. It is important to reach out to other women and let them know you are not alone and you can get through it. My husband was deployed when I first started here at USD. I know the mental struggle and how that pertains to this and now I overcame it, but not to say it’s complete because I have not graduated yet. Being an influence to other women and building a support group is very important to me. I feel reaching out to other women is helping them.” Unlike the lone pine tree, veterans belong to a brotherhood that forever bonds them. When a veteran meets another veteran, there is an unspoken understanding. A relationship that only those who have served will be able to understand. As we look back on Veterans Day, we remember those who have served and continue to serve. We are all honored to call them classmates and share our own bond as USD students. We thank them and we honor their sacrifices.

Photo courtesy of Derek Abbey Student veteran coordinator Derek Abbey spoke at the Veteran’s Day ceremony.

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Veterans debunk military stereotypes and myths Gender stereotype: “I tell people that I was a female enginemen, and they are shocked because they have this appearance of what an enginemen type looks like. We all don’t cuss like sailors. Just because we are in a male setting doesn’t mean we take on those male qualities of being masculine that I feel is kinda taken as a stereotype of female veterans. Female veterans who have made achievements in their career, but they got there because of other reasons. But I want to make it known that female veterans do work hard and we have to sometimes work harder in those settings to be able to compete equally.” -Navy veteran, Jennifer Castro Marine stereotype: “We are people. A lot of them have a perception that Hollywood portrays us that we are a gun toting war hogs. We are individuals just like them, and we have family, friends, emotions, and frustrations.” -Marine veteran and Reservist, Noel Ramirez Media myth: “The media, TV, movies, and video games portray the military as this broken population and it’s not that. Are there broken elements to it? Absolutely, but just like any other population. So is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) a reality? Absolutely. Traumatic Brain Injury, sexual assault, harassment, those are all realities within the military community, but they are realities in many other communities. PTSD is something you can experience in combat or in a car wreck. Sexual assault is prevalent even here on a college campus. One, these are not the primary identifying features of the military. Two, they are not owned by our military. But what happens is. because that is all we hear about in the media, a lot of the general population and our student population think that the military is a is a broken population. So they are afraid to have the conversation that I push for in the sense that I do not want to ask him or her a question because it might hurt their feelings or they might go crazy, but it is not the case. Starting conversations is really what I recommend. It doesn’t have to be tell me about combat or what is war like. Questions should be not threatening.” -Marine veteran, Derek Abbey

On behalf of all of The USD Vista staff, we thank all our veterans for your service and your sacrifice.

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“Well, I guess I’m moving to Canada” Parody: Dealing with the election results by starting the immigration process

Many people have heard this phrase during election season, but this year the threats have moved from mere jokes to real possibilities. The joke became more than a jest when on Nov. 8 the Canadian immigration site crashed after over 100,000 Americans flooded the site late Tuesday evening. The results of the 2016 presidential election might have United States citizens seeking a safe haven in our close neighbor, Canada.

How to immigrate:

1. Enlist help Immigration lawyers or licensed consultants can help you start the paperwork. Filling out an application with professional help could expedite the process. The average cost of an immigration lawyer varies based on application. Total cost: $700 - $2500 2. Pick an application Study permit This application is advisable for immigrants who plan on attending school in Canada. Eligibility requires acceptance to an academic institution, proof that you can pay tuition, living expenses for you and your family, and that you can pay for your return journey. The application process requires security information, a medical examination, and a myriad of paperwork. The permit processing time can be anywhere from seven weeks to more than three months. Total cost: $150 Express Entry This application is advisable for immigrants who hope to work in Canada. Fill out a profile on the Government of Canada immigration website and answer questions about work experience, language ability, education, and skills. Wait for an invitation to apply from the Canadian government. There is a six-month waiting period after you submit your application. If your application is approved, you will be issued a visa. Total cost: $550 3. Apply for citizenship Once immigrants obtain the visa, the citizenship application is next. To become a Canadian citizen, you must be a permanent resident. Qualifications include: - Being a permanent resident in Canada for six years - Must be present physically in Canada for at least four of the six years. - Meet any income tax requirements - Passing the citizenship test

Pros and cons of immigrating: Pros: - You get a Prime Minister not a president - You can escape President Trump and the riots - Possibility of Canadian citizenship - People speak French in some parts of the country - You get to escape the conflict around American immigration - Canadians live about two and a half years longer than the average American Cons: - Canada is a part of the British Commonwealth, and the Prime Minister reports to the Queen - You miss a historic four years for better or worse - If you want to move back, Trump may complain about Canadians stealing American jobs - You may not understand French - You enter the conflict surrounding Syrian refugees

Where to move to: Montreal Known for Maple pie and pizza-ghetti, Montreal is a city where 25 percent of the residents are immigrants. Home to the Notre Dame Basilica and Old Montreal, this metropolitan hub is a center for technology, finance, aerospace, education, and design. Montreal speaks English and French, so you might pick up another language.

Toronto This vibrant metropolis is the commercial capital of Canada is the most populated city in the country. Museums, media, and art find their pinnacle of existence in the heart of Ontario. Be sure to indulge in the diverse culture and try some “gran fritto misto” in Little Italy and “khao soi” in the Entertainment District. Toronto houses the Hockey Hall of Fame, the CN Tower, complete with a revolving restaurant at the top, and Casa Loma, a castle with seasonal gardens. Cape Breton An island in Nova Scotia is wasting no time in anticipating an influx of American immigrants. They advertise a welcoming and diverse environment for American immigrants, whether they are a Democrat or a Republican. This small town is just over 135,000 people, perfect for provincial life. Now might be the time to pick up the fiddle, because Cape Breton is known for their traditional fiddle music brought from Scottish immigrants during the 18th and 19th centuries. By Sarah Brewington

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Cultural norms challenged in Senegal TAYLER RV Staff Writer Traveling the world has altered the cultural assumptions I have before visiting a new place. Spending time in these various countries enables a better understanding of the environments in which different social norms take place. Semester at Sea’s “IMPACT” programs for students offers opportunities to interact with local communities and engage in activities of everyday life. During my stay in Senegal, I visited the Tostan Training Center, a human rights non-governmental organization (NGO) that educates African villages on social empowerment. Junior Janaye Perry was one of several University of San Diego students who also attended this enlightening program. “It was incredible to see the differences in living [there] compared to the U.S.,” Perry said. “It was intriguing to witness a society that emphasizes community more than anything, and the upbeat spirit of the people living in the village was contagious.

USD students in the Semester at Sea program bond with Tostan locals.

different classes for the people of the villages they visit; one for adults and the other for adolescents. The first year part of the program focuses on building self-confidence, learning about human rights and responsibilities, problem solving, and hygiene and health. Years two and three focus on

community,” Girtin said. “They seemed very receptive of learning about human rights and implementing them into their daily lives. These individuals go to seminars twice a week learning about human rights. I wish there were more NGOs with these educational values. It is interesting to see how they

“Tostan is a community-based educational program, which, in my eyes, is the best approach for social change and an increase in human well-being.” -Janaye Perry Despite the language barrier, I still received an overwhelming sense of love as they welcomed us into their community.” This NGO offers a three-year Community Empowerment Program (CEP) that addresses issues on health, education, governance, economic, and environmental growth in an inclusive and sustainable manner. Our small group of SAS students had the opportunity to meet the founders and facilitators of this NGO program, learning the main principles and procedures of CEP. Perry admired the method of Tostan and community building through facilitation of leaders. “Tostan is a communitybased educational program, which, in my eyes, is the best approach for social change and an increase in human well-being,” Perry said. “It provides communities the tools necessary for them to help themselves in a non-intrusive way.” Tostan provides two

literacy, math, microcredit, management skills, and small project implementation. Junior Kaitlin Girtin described the successful impact of Tostan’s program on promoting human well-being. “The structure of the curriculum emphasized a bottom-up style, rather than a top-down,” Girtin explained. “It’s really important to empower people in order to create the reality that they want. This community had such an authentic spirit to them, and they truly believed in the human rights laws that they posed for themselves. The village of Keur Simbara performed a skit and ceremony commemorating their achievements surrounding human rights issues that they face. Girtin expressed that she felt completely enlightened by the ceremony. “It was inspiring to see one of the women, who was probably our age, take charge of the Tostan curriculum and bring it back to their

are not even aware of these basic rights that we take for granted. It opened my eyes to how caught up we get in our own westernized, U.S. world.” Unfortunately, we could not tell if the locals were genuinely happy with their living situations or just happy to put on a show for their visitors. When we thought more deeply about it, Girtin and I realized that maybe the excitement of the village was

a conversation with them, I might have gotten a better idea. Unfortunately, the limited time we had and the language barrier prohibited us from answering these questions.” Despite not being able to form friendships with the local villagers, our opportunity to visit Tostan did open our minds to the hopeful attitudes, which is a key motivator for African villages to improve their ways of living. One of the most important realizations I came across was the dynamic of social norms and how our western perspective heavily influences our view of other cultural practices. A portion of Tostan’s educational program under the women’s health section was about female genital cutting (FGC). From a westerner’s point of view, one might label it as “female genital mutilation” as a result of the harmful and negative effects it can have on women and young girls in these communities. However, the members of Tostan emphasized educating these village women on the

Photo courtesy of Julia Adams

accepted by other villagers. Perry said she understands the importance of education to inform others’ understanding of another country’s social and cultural norms. “With ancient practices such as FGC, it is important that we drive away from the word mutilation because, when you go into these communities, that is not how they refer it,” Perry said. “It is necessary to remove our westernized lense. The facilitators at Tostan shared a story with us about the villagers’ response when they were explained how breast implants work. They were shocked that women reshaped and formed their [bodies] into something [they are] not.” When we think of some social norms in the U.S., we are not deeply affected by their results because we might view them as a casual, everyday ordeals. When we can’t seem to comprehend the type of cultural practices upheld in other countries, it is no different than them not

“It’s really important to empower people in order to create the reality that they want.” -Kaitlin Girtin heightened to show us thirdparty observers only the joyous aspect of their community. “In the moment, I was consumed with happiness,” Girtin said. “But thinking and talking about it right now, I am really questioning the authenticity of their representation of joy. If we had a chance to sit and have

importance of choice and offering them an understanding that they do not have to abide by this social norm. FGC in some of these African village is a symbol for the purity of a girl and her fidelity to her future or current husband. Because it is socially normal within their social realm, women engage in this practice to be

understanding our own social practices. In these cultural situations, social norms can vary vastly between different communities of the world. Recognizing another point of view does not mean we have to agree with it; it means we understand that there is always another perspective we need to consider.

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Netflix binges for break

BINGE PICKS The USD Vista Editors

As we look forward to a well-deserved break next week for Thanksgiving, some of us might go crazy finally having free time to ourselves. If you find yourself in need of a series on Netflix to binge watch during next week’s turkey-fest, here are our staff’s recommendations. Supergirl - An excellent companion for your postdinner, food baby haze. Kara, the cousin of Superman struggles to find her own footing as she dawns the cape and tights. This show gives a fun look at a new superhero: a female. While female superheroes have long existed in the comic books, there have been few iconic enough to bolster their own television shows.

Benoist charms viewers with her quirky depiction of Kara alongside Jeremy Jordan as her sidekick Winn. Season two will be out soon, and “Teen Wolf” star, Tyler Hoechlin, has been cast as her crime fighting cousin, Superman. Jane the Virgin For when you decide that you can’t deal with your extended family.

do an excellent job of bringing the script closer to reality. Actress Gina Rodriguez won a Golden Globe award for her first season of the show, and the series itself has picked up some awards too. Good luck watching this series one episode at a time. The cliffhangers make waiting for the next episode nearly impossible. When I watched it the first time, I found myself wide awake at 3 a.m. setting down my tub of Ben & Jerry’s only to click “Next Episode” because I couldn’t wait 15 seconds for Netflix to change it automatically. Substitute ice cream for leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes, and this is the perfect Turkey Day binge series. Sherlock - Perfect for watching on your iPhone at the dinner table while avoiding conversation.

Wonder Woman might have been the last notable one. This show follows Kara, an assistant to the powerhouse, Cat Grant, queen of media, who is desperate for an exclusive with Kara’s alter ego. But what makes this show so special is that the heroine is a role model for many to look up to. DC might be struggling in the movie industry keeping up with their main competitor, Marvel, but they have really done well in television, including their hit shows “The Flash” and “Arrow” on the CW. While Supergirl is only just over a year old, it is definitely worth a binge session. Melissa

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The ridiculous twists and turns in this telenovela will dwarf any of your own family drama when you’re home for Thanksgiving break. The series kicks off with an accidental insemination and features international crime, weddings, murders, and one of the most complex love triangles in TV history. Luckily there is a narrator who will talk you through the telenovela. Centered around the life of Jane Villanueva, every episode will have you laughing and some might bring you to tears. Even with an outlandish plot and overthe-top characters, the actors

This BBC hit features Benedict Cumberbatch at his best. As a modern day Sherlock, partnered with Martin Freeman as the roommate John Watson, this show is phenomenal. With three 90-minute episodes a season, viewers go through incredible withdrawal when the season is over. But it is definitely worth it, Cumberbatch plays this “high functioning sociopath” to perfection. Bringing to life another rendition of of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s super sleuth is the best rendition of a modern Sherlock. While Sherlock is redone in movies and television, the thing that sets this one apart is that Cumberbatch and show creators Mark Gatiss

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and Steven Moffat really make this show an art. They capture what a Sherlock of the 21st century could be doing. Episodes play off of classic Sherlock stories including “A Study in Scarlet” on the show “A Study in Pink” and “A Scandal in Bohemia,” updated to be “A Scandal in Belgravia,” which solves crimes from the everyday man to the royal palace. Anyone tired of American detective shows, might want to give this a try. It is well worth it. Samurai Champloo Essential for when you’re tired of how American Turkey Day is and are in need of a little Japanese flavor. Directed by the legendary Shinchiro Wantanabe, also the director of famed anime “Cowboy Bebop,” “Samurai Champloo” is an exercise in the art form that is animation. The show follows two samurai, Jin and Mugen, on a quest to unite a young girl, Fuu, with another samurai,

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who is only said to “smell of sunflowers.” The two samurai are of exact opposite personalities, Jin being refined and traditional, while Mugen is reckless and brash. The anime is set in the Edo period of Japan, and features historical references and commentaries on the era, but also features anachronisms to modern topics such as graffiti, hip-hop, and baseball. “Samurai Champloo” blends historical Japan with current urban culture in a completely unique mix. The show’s soundtrack is almost entirely instrumental hip-hop, produced largely by Nujabes, with features from other hip-hop artists, such as Fat Jon and Force of Nature. The soundtrack as well as the art style make the show one of the most dynamic and creative animated series on Netflix. Perhaps “Samurai Champloo” is a bit different than most shows that come to mind when Netflix binging, but its overall uniqueness makes it a worthwhile watch.

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The man behind the art on campus Derrick Cartwright curates art collections for display at USD

HALEIGH STEWART Contributor Derrick Cartwright, PhD, was living an art historian’s dream. He had landed a job as director of the prestigious Seattle Art Museum, and business was booming. They had an exhibit featuring about 200 works from Pablo Picasso, and the public absolutely loved it. Tickets were being sold for $24 a person, and, because it was so popular, the museum remained open for 24 hours during the last week of the show.

college where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art history from University of California, Berkeley. So enamored with the subject, he furthered his education by completing his master’s in design and art history at UCLA and his PhD in art history at the University of Michigan. In 1993, Cartwright began teaching at USD and later moved from San Diego to France to work as a museum director for four years. He eventually returned to San Diego to lead the San Diego Museum of Art before heading

“My favorite thing is when kids walk into the exhibit and say, ‘Wow, I can’t believe that’s here.” -Derrick Cartwright He thought to himself, “It couldn’t get any better than this.” Then, one day it just did not feel right anymore. “I felt like all my artistic choices were driven by a financial goal,” Cartwright said. “I wasn’t making authentic decisions. I decided that I was done with that phase of my career and decided to come work at the University of San Diego to help grow the art collection.” Cartwright’s choice to help grow and develop the art collection at USD was a decision that has provided exponential positive returns not only for him, but also for the surrounding community. Cartwright is the director of University Galleries, and he spoke recently to a classroom of USD students about his career as an art collector, the art exhibits here on campus, the donation process, and the future of the program. Cartwright’s passion for art was established in

north to run the museum in Seattle. It was in 2012 that he accepted a job offer to come back to work at USD. “My career really has come full circle,” Cartwright said. “It was not a very wellplanned career path, but I’ve had so many different opportunities, and I love working here at USD again.” Cartwright’s return to USD really allowed the art gallery scene on campus to grow. With six galleries dispersed around campus, the students are exposed to many different types of art, with each exhibit running from the beginning of the semester through finals week of that semester. “I want each exhibit to be representative of who we are as a community,” Cartwright said. “It’s all about the learning experience of the students and the surrounding San Diego community.” These exhibits presented by Cartwright and his staff

Dray Wilson/The USD Vista Derrick Cartwright is an associate professor and director of University Galleries at USD.

are planned out three to four years in advance. The galleries around campus all have a different theme to provide an experience for viewers unlike any other. The two galleries inside of the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice building presently house a photographical historical review of Cesar Chavez’s legacy, while one of the two galleries inside of Serra Hall currently displays many Native American prints. Currently, the main art exhibit, “IMPRINT: Recent Acquisitions from USD’s Print Collection,” is located in the Robert and Karen Hoehn Family Galleries inside of Founders Hall. These two galleries are home to nearly 70 works of printed art. The art

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inside the gallery are copies or “prints” of the original artwork and are very valuable because the artist only makes a certain amount of prints for each individual work of art. An upcoming exhibit that Cartwright is particularly excited about will open in the spring when the galleries present works from the British Museum in London. In addition, a collection of Brazilian Xerox art will be available for viewing in fall 2017. That exhibit is being funded by a grant from the Getty Trust. “My favorite thing is when kids walk into the exhibit and say, ‘Wow, I can’t believe that’s here,’” Cartwright said. “A lot of the time, it’s the students that help us decide what pieces the university should offer.” Some of the pieces inside the “IMPRINT” exhibit were purchased, but a majority of the artwork that USD obtains is through donations. A huge part of Cartwright’s job is to hunt down donations from the surrounding community. He emphasized that he never feels like he has to beg artists or art collectors for a donation. Cartwright’s goal is to create a positive experience for both him and the potential donor. “Usually, donors don’t decide spur of the moment that they want to give to our collection,” Cartwright said. “On the rare occasion, sometimes people will just show up to USD wanting to donate.” Donations provide the art galleries with pieces that

the university otherwise would not be able to afford. This small act of giving helps fill in the gaps of the art collection. “Since I started here four years ago, we have collected more than 1,000 prints ranging from the early 15th century to modern day,” Cartwright said. He explained that nearly 350 of those additions came from a single donor. “My goal is to continue to grow the collection,” Cartwright said. When Cartwright came back in 2012 to work for USD, the collection—which was about 400 prints at the time— consisted of only two works by women artists and zero works by African Americans. “We’re not living up to our responsibility as a university if we can’t provide you with the artwork you need to learn,” says Dr. Cartwright. “Our strategic plan is to continue to diversify our collection. I also want to create exhibits that wouldn’t otherwise be in San Diego.” Cartwright’s main goal of expanding and diversifying the art collection is to benefit the USD students and the San Diego community. “I want the experience of the students, and the variety of their exposure to our art collections make their day better,” Cartwright said. “At the end of the day, that’s all I can ask for.” Cartwright hopes to foster a welcoming environment for students to experience art and culture on the USD campus.

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Men’s basketball loses 69-59 at SDSU NOAH HILTON Staff Writer

The sound echoed off the still-filling grandstands surrounding the stadium. No, not basketballs bouncing off the floor, or nets softly rustling with each made warm-up three, or the pregame chatter between players and coaches that accompanies the beginnings of any sporting event. Those sounds were all there, too, but this was different. A single voice, echoed by many, many more, all chanting the same words in the direction of the hardwood, “I believe that we will win!” The chorus cascaded down onto the court, joined by the pounding of stomping feet and wild applause from The Show, San Diego State University’s nationally-

known student section. Just a year removed from an upset win at Petco Park that likely played a role in knocking the Aztecs out of the NCAA postseason tournament, head coach Lamont Smith and the University of San Diego Toreros traveled east to San Diego State University and Viejas Arena on Friday, Nov. 11. They were hoping that lightning could strike twice in a match-up of San Diego’s top two hoops programs. Unfortunately, despite jumping out to an early lead, the Toreros were unable to hold on and dropped a surprisingly close one to the Aztecs, 69-59. The boys in blue certainly played well for stretches over the course of the game. With the Aztecs struggling with fouls and clanging shot after shot off the rim, flaws that reared

their ugly heads for much of 2015-16, the Toreros were able to build up a nine point lead at one point and entered the half trailing by just two. This was done largely on the backs of two freshmen, guard Nassir Barrino and forward Juwan Gray, who both overcame the challenges of the hostile crowd to impress in their collegiate debuts. “I’m thankful to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play, and want to give them credit for preparing myself and my teammates for the game,” Barrino said. He finished the game with 11 points while slashing through the lane on multiple occasions. Unfortunately, a scoring drought that covered almost nine minutes in the middle of the second half opened the door for a short-handed

Photo courtesy of USD Athletics Head coach Lamont Smith gives instructions from the bench.

SDSU squad to battle their way to the lead with an 18-2 run that proved to be the difference in the game. Sophomore guard Olin Carter cited that run as one of the main reasons Name Minutes Points Rebounds FGM FGA for the Toreros’ loss. “We let them gain Carter III 37 17 2 6 14 momentum and they ran with it,” Carter said. “We didn’t do a good job of handling Barrino 33 11 1 5 8 it. Our execution started to slip, and our offense started Bailey 32 8 9 4 10 to dictate our defense and

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force us into some tough spots in terms of fouls.” Carter led the Toreros with 17 points while playing a team-high 37 minutes. That dominant run exposed some of the weaknesses that could haunt the Toreros over the course of the season.

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San Diego rejects Measure C JAKE ELLIS Contributor The Chargers have been San Diego’s football team since 1960. Last week’s local election results included a resounding “no” on Measure C. With the rejection of Measure C, the proposal to build a downtown stadium, it is unclear if the Chargers will stay in San Diego. The Chargers have had some pretty good teams, but also some pretty poor ones, especially as of late. Last year, Chargers Chairman of the Board and CEO Dean Spanos tried to get the team to move to Los Angeles County and join the Rams, just like the Raiders and Rams did

well with the people who have cheered for and loved their Chargers for years. Brett Daly, a senior at the University of San Diego, has been cheering for the Chargers since he was a little boy. Yet, when it came time to vote on the measure, he voted against it. Daly said he had a few specific reasons for doing this. “I voted against the measure because I think that a downtown stadium is a bad idea,” Daly said. “There would be no more tailgating, at least not the same.” Daly, like a lot of the citizens in San Diego, was particularly irked over one part of the measure. “I hate how Dean Spanos first wants to take

“I hate how Dean Spanos first wants to take our beloved Chargers out of San Diego and bring them up to LA. Then, when his request is denied by the NFL and city of Los Angeles, he expected that our city of San Diego was supposed to pay for a new stadium that only he wants.” - Brett Daly in 1982. Spanos might have wanted the Chargers to go up to Los Angeles, but the people of San Diego were not going to go down without a fight. Qualcomm Stadium, the current home of the Chargers, is in Mission Valley. Spanos always wanted their stadium to be in downtown San Diego with Petco Park. So Spanos proposed a plan to build a new stadium in downtown San Diego. Instead of paying for it himself, like many NFL team owners and CEOs do, he wanted the city of San Diego to pay for it. That did not sit

our beloved Chargers out of San Diego and bring them up to L.A.,” Daly said. “Then, when his request is denied by the NFL and city of Los Angeles, he expected that our city of San Diego was supposed to pay for a new stadium that only he wants. Why can’t he just build a new stadium in Mission Valley? Not only is it a great place to watch football, but it also makes it easier on the fans, since most of them live in San Diego County anyways.” The same negative feelings that the citizens are feeling are starting to make it

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Proponents for a new stadium fell well short of the two-thirds majority they needed. into the media as well. Derek Togerson, who works for NBC Sports in San Diego, shared the same opinions as Daly, but his reasons are a little different. Togerson thought the measure would fail because of the money the citizens and city would be losing. “In regards to the stadium, the numbers are pretty simple,” Togerson said. “The cost of the stadium would have been around three and a half billion dollars, while only three and a half million annually in tax revenue is generated. I know that Spanos wants the city to use the stadium for other things such as conventions, but the convention element does little to nothing to help the project. Also, why would anyone vote for a measure if it was going to raise our taxes by more than one billion dollars?” Togerson knows that many of the citizens of San Diego do not want to lose their team. “I have spoken to a lot of people who feel like San Diego needs the Chargers,” Togerson said. “That they would be nothing without their football team, and we need

to keep this NFL team here.” Some people think that the Chargers are the ones who keep communities together, especially out in Mission Valley. Togerson thinks that there could be something that we are not seeing.

St. Louis could be a potential destination, but the Rams just vacated that city because of their own stadium issues. There might not be many options, but Spanos is going to have to make a choice. He might succumb to

“I have spoken to a lot of people who feel like San Diego needs the Chargers.” - Derek Togerson “Dean Spanos has always said that he has wanted a team in Los Angeles,” Togerson said. “He knows that the stadium vote will not pass. If the stadium vote fails, which it did, then he will use going to Los Angeles as an excuse. They could have done this in a better fashion.” There you have it, folks. San Diego does not want to lose its team, yet it seems as if the owner is trying to push the team to go to Los Angeles. The funny part is that Los Angeles does not want them either. If the Chargers cannot stay in San Diego, there might still be other options.

building a stadium in Mission Valley, something that the fans have been pleading for. But there is the sadder, darker alternative: move the Chargers out of the place where they have been playing for over 50 years. The Chargers players have stated that they do not want to be taken out of San Diego. They feel like they’re a part of the community here. Spanos is going to have some tough decisions to make in the coming future. One thing we know will definitely not happen after Measure C failed to pass: there will be no football stadium being built in downtown San Diego anytime soon.

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With the overwhelming failure of Measure C, an empty Qualcomm Stadium could soon be a permanent sight for San Diegans.

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A lack of size in the frontcourt, especially compared to the physically superior Aztecs, left the Toreros struggling to work the ball inside consistently, dribbling deep into the shot clock and lofting tough shots from the perimeter with no one down low to haul in misses. Another significant deficiency of this year’s team could be their inexperience, something that can be expected from a squad that rosters just four upperclassmen, two of whom are ineligible this year due to transfer rules. Smith noted the Aztecs’ experience was a game changer, especially compared to his extremely fresh group of guards. “Their experience in the backcourt was definitely a difference maker in the game,” Smith said.

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Senior forward Brett Bailey led the Toreros with nine rebounds against SDSU. He also chipped in eight points. of his team’s performance. “I was really excited about how our freshmen played early on,” Smith said. “I even felt like, as a team, we outplayed

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Freshman forward Juwan Gray netted seven points. Going up against a duo with just one year of college between them, the Aztecs’ backcourt pairing of Trey Kell and Jeremy Hemsley combined for 48 points and just three turnovers in the win. Despite the loss, Smith carries optimism going forward and said he was impressed with many aspects

them in some ways. It’s about consistency though. You have to maintain that performance over a full forty minutes.” Those looking for a positive can certainly find one in the fact that such a young team did so well in spite of the rowdy SDSU crowd raining noise down on the court. A near-capacity crowd of more

than 12,000 fans showed up to support last year’s Mountain West Conference regular-season champs, a crowd that the Toreros are unlikely to see in many other games this season. Their head coach is certainly cognizant of the fact that this game could help the Toreros mightily down the road. “I thought the guys did a tremendous job of handling the adversity of the moment,” Smith said. “The environment was definitely good preparation for those tough away games against WCC teams like Gonzaga, St. Mary’s, and BYU.” Ultimately, in spite of the loss, the hoop heads around Torero Town should absolutely be encouraged by the team’s performance as a whole. Perhaps the most telling comment of the night, in fact, might be one from newfound whiz kid Barrino. “These coaches preach the little things,” Barrino said. “We messed up on some stuff tonight, but, as the season progresses, I absolutely

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Freshman guard Nassir Barrino made five of eight shots in his collegiate debut.

“I was really excited about how our freshmen played early on.” - Lamont Smith believe we will get better.” The Toreros now sit at 0-2 after following the loss to the Aztecs with an 83-65 loss to the Samford University Bulldogs. Carter was the leading scorer again, pouring in 15 points while also pacing the team with three assists. Freshman guard Mark

There will be other losses. But, for a team as green and unseasoned as the baby ballers of Alcalá Park, improvement is the name of the game. With newcomers like Barrino and Gray flashing much-needed potential while returners like Carter and the team’s lone senior,

“These coaches preach the little things. We messed up on some stuff tonight, but, as the season progresses, I absolutely believe we will get better.” - Nassir Barrino Carbone scored the first points of his career against Samford, canning two of seven three point shots. Mistakes will be made.

Brett Bailey, provide some veteran leadership, the team looks to have more than a few wins up its sleeve in the weeks and months to come.

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Freshman forward Frank Ryder dunks during warmups.