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FIJI knocks out cancer
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A fire bomb was thrown at a GOP building causing significant damage to the building.
ELLIE SMITH Staff Writer With all of the insults and accusations being thrown across party lines during this election season, something much more harmful was thrown at the GOP in North Carolina. The North Carolina Orange County Republican Party Headquarters was
firebombed and graffitied between midnight and 8:54 a.m. on Oct. 16, according to Hillsborough Police. The attack left parts of the office burnt and much of the campaign materials partially melted with smoke damage. Nobody was hurt in the accident. The attackers also spray painted swastikas
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and “Nazi Republicans leave town or else” on the side of a nearby building. The Hillsborough police had no suspects as of Sunday, but believe that the damage was caused by a bottle containing flammable material thrown through the front window of the GOP office, according to a statement.
“A great deal of teamwork is coming together to work this crime that is so atypical of our community,” Hillsborough Police Chief Duane Hampton said in the statement. “In the shadow of such an ugly crime, we truly appreciate the unity of support that has been offered and want to assure our citizens See BOMB, Page 2
FIJI knocks out cancer for a philanthropy event World news USD fraternity holds boxing competition to fight cancer in brief
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Over two million fake accounts were created for customers and officials cashed in with big bonuses.
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Thailand will be replacing their King of 70 years with his 64-year -old playboy son.
U.S. navy attacked Photo courtesy of FIJI FIJI’s philanthropy event put competitors head to head in a boxing match to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
ABBY GENTRY Asst. News Editor “We all know that it takes a fight to beat cancer, and you need people in your corner,” University of San Diego FIJI philanthropy chair, Owen Lewis said. This Tuesday, USD held its first ever Greek-wide boxing tournament to raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. The establishment of the event was inspired after a member of the fraternity lost his mother to cancer. The members of FIJI came
together to show support for their brother and others who have been affected by cancer. So, what better way to represent the fight for cancer than a boxing tournament? The event featured one volunteer representative from each sorority and fraternity competing against each other for the title as USD Greek Life Boxing Champion. Each contestant was responsible for raising $100 in order to participate. All of the funds will be directly donated to The V Foundation
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Cancer Research. Senior and boxing representative for Gamma Phi Beta Kierstyn Suda shared her excitement leading up to the event. “I am really excited to participate in an event that is really fun and creative but also goes to a great cause,” Suda said. “I think a lot of us know individuals who have been affected by cancer and it’s important to have events like these in the Greek community See FIJI, Page 2
A U.S. destroyer was fired upon while patrolling in the Red Sea, just off the coast of Yemen.
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A $3.8 billion pipeline is the source of turmoil due to its construction through ancient Native American burial grounds.
Dennis Byrd dies after accident
Former NFL football player passes away at the age of 50.
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Trump and Clinton react after GOP attack BOMB continued from Front Page that we are working to ensure the safety of our community.” Soon after reports of the attack both presidential candidates responded via Twitter. “The attack on the Orange County HQ @NCGOP office is horrific and unacceptable. Very grateful everyone is safe,” Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton wrote. Republican nominee Donald Trump responded with a slightly different tone. “Animals representing Hillary Clinton and Dems in North Carolina just firebombed our office in Orange County because we are winning @NCGOP,” Trump wrote. “ALL SAFE IN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. With you all the way, will never forget. Now we have to win. Proud of you all! @NCGOP.” Despite the accusatory claims in Trump’s tweet, Hillsborough police maintained that there were no suspects for the crime. Reaching over party lines, a Massachusetts Democrat, David Weinberger, started a GoFundMe to help the GOP office reopen. With an initial goal of ten thousand dollars, the campaign managed to raise $13,107 in less than 40
minutes. The page was also shared over 16 thousand times and closed to donations after the goal was met. “Until an investigation is undertaken, we cannot know who did this or why,” Weinberger wrote. “No matter the result, this is not how Americans resolve their differences. We talk, we argue, sometimes we march, and most of all we vote. We do not resort to violence by individuals or by mobs. So, let’s all pitch in, no matter what your party affiliation, and get that office open again quickly.” The NC GOP also started a GoFundMe with a goal of $75 thousand. 20 hours in, the campaign raised almost $4 thousand by both Democrats and Republicans, as noted by the donation record. The NC GOP GoFundMe page also featured a video from the burnt GOP office with Orange County GOP Chairman Daniel Ashley showing the fire and smoke damage in the office. Ashley claimed that the fire would not stop the office’s operations and that they would be back in operation to work on early voting. The room was full of warped and partially melted signs for Trump and Pence as well as local North Carolina candidates. Ashley said in the video that the
Orange County office will not stop operations because of the violence and threats. Junior Jared Sclar believes that the incident may be a conspiracy planned by the Trump administration. “Though I am not normally a conspiracy theorist I wouldn’t necessarily be evolt to the notion that the GOP and Trump may have orchestrated this bombing just to emphasis the notion that the GOP is the ‘law and order’ ticket, and the Democrats are the ‘candidates of chaos.’” Sclar said. “And I think the Democrats’ fundraising to rebuild that kind of counteracts that to say that they are also the ‘law and order’ candidates.” Junior Nick Hatton was not ready to point blame anywhere, but he was disappointed to hear of the incident. “I think regardless of your association and regardless of who you are voting for, what happened is completely out of line, especially in this day and age,” Hatton said. No matter the perpetrators, the attack on the Orange County office shows that the presidential election is worsening the divide between parties. Fortunately, in the wake of a crisis, members of both parties are working together to help each other.
Trump and Clinton both took to twitter to voice their opinions about the incident.
Greek life boxes for cancer research
Photo courtesy of FIJI FIJI’s cancer event saw hundreds of students gather to watch members of Greek life box each other.
FIJI continued from Front Page to raise awareness, and overall I think FIJI has done an awesome job.” FIJI closely worked with USD administration to make
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sure the event remained safe and under control. Some of the measures taken to ensure the event was as safe as possible included the requirement of oversized gloves, the use of an inflatable boxing ring, and full
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body protective gear for each representative. There was also a separate weight class for those in the 170-200 pound weight range. FIJI hoped to keep the event as safe as possible, while maintaining the legitimacy and authenticity of a boxing tournament. While all Greek events must gain approval from the administration side, this event raised more questions and concerns than usual due to the violent nature of a boxing tournament. Administration wanted to ensure that the boxing tournament would be a safe event to hold on USD’s campus, while also bringing together the Greek community and the student body as a whole.
Lewis shared how FIJI Knocks Out Cancer overcame skepticism from administration and how they intend to satisfy these needs. “The answer to this is that both the administration and I had faith in the overwhelming benevolence of the people at USD,” Lewis said. “And that they will focus on the purpose of fighting together against a disease that affects so many, rather than turning this event into a testosterone-filled slug fest.” The fraternity used the application “Tilt” to help sell tickets and raise money for the event. The fraternity pre-sold close to 400 tickets for the event and raised over $1,300 in general pre-donations.
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Fans crowded the Sports Center Gym for the event Tuesday night. The eight fraternity men and eight sorority women competed head-tohead in an elimination style bracket until only one man and one woman were left standing. Sophmore Goje Casey was excited to be at the event. “It was super upbeat, and everyone was feeding off each other’s energy,” Casey said. “It was a super inclusive and well run event. FIJI did a great job getting everyone together and making it one of the more memorable events of the year.” It is safe to say that FIJI’s philanthropy event was a knockout, and most students are hoping for the event to repeat again next year.
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Step up your game this Halloween WALKER CHUPPE Arts & Culture Editor @lord.walker
Each year, we see a range of typical Halloween costumes, and it can sometimes be easy to fall in with the crowd. Cats, firefighters, police officers, nurses, and superheroes are all staples of any Halloween gathering. It can be a humorous sight when four different Supermans or Waldos run into each other at a party. At the same time, if you’d prefer to stand out from the crowd, this list of some unique and culturallyrelevant costumes from 2016 may help you spark some ideas for your costume this coming Halloween. 1. Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump Fairly self-explanatory, the two polarizing candidates from this election cycle often seem like caricatures themselves. Either candidate is perfect for making into a hilarious Halloween costume.
The Clinton and Trump combo is also an excellent option for a couple’s costume, although you might manage to disgust a few people by doing so. There are also some twists available on each costume, including creating a “crooked Hillary” or a “Donald Drumpf” version. 2. Beyoncé in “Lemonade” For many, Beyoncé is queen, and she is one of the most universally praised celebrities in a world where the internet loves to criticize. One of the most popular artists and public figures on the planet, a Beyoncé costume for Halloween is sure to get you noticed. Adding her bright yellow dress and baseball bat from her somewhat infamous video for “Lemonade” could make it stand out that much more. The costume also would not require an enormous amount of work or materials, which is always a plus for college students on a budget. 3. Harambe Yep, here we go. The internet’s favorite gorilla,
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Harambe has become a widespread meme across the web, to the enjoyment of some and to the dismay of others. Because the gorilla has gone viral, a Harambe costume has the potential to be one of the most memorable this Halloween. This is probably the one and only Halloween when Harambe will have the same incredible relevance and hype, so now is the time to capitalize on the meme’s popularity. Some are even going for a “sexy Harambe” version, but that might be too advanced for some of us. 4. Snapchat filters Lately, it seems that the dog ears, flower crown, and bunny ears have all become a part of the average college student’s smartphone usage. Facebook profile pictures, Instagram accounts, and Tinder profiles can’t seem to escape the filters, let alone the countless regular Snapchats sent every day. Instantly recognizable, the filters are a great option for
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a unique and and simple costume. The best part is that you likely only have to buy one accessory and some makeup to perfect the look. 5. Pokémon Go trainer This one might take more work, but it is definitely one that will stand out in the crowd. With the hype that Pokémon Go has created since its release in July, Pokémon has exponentially risen in popularity amongst young adults, especially collegeaged individuals. For this one, you’ll need a Pokémon Go jacket, backpack, visor, and, of course, some Pokéballs. Don’t forget to play some Pokémon Go while walking around on Halloween. Though there are more parts to this costume than some of the others, perhaps with more effort comes better reward. 6. Ken Bone This year’s sleeper pick for costume of the year may go to Ken Bone, the internet sensation that went viral seemingly overnight. His red
cardigan, mustachioed upper lip, and unwavering confidence has inspired countless people since the presidential debate last week. Following the debate, his Twitter follower count has grown by over 200 thousand in a matter of days. Bone is currently at the peak of his viral popularity, having done an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit last week that reached the front page of the website. A Bone costume for Halloween might be the most culturallyrelevant costume of 2016. These are examples of some of the most culturallyrelevant Halloween costumes of 2016, so that perhaps we might be able to branch out from the ones that we continually see each year. There are countless options for great costumes out there, and this list hopes to present some ideas that might inspire and create some memorable ones for this year’s Halloween. If you aren’t up for going as Trump or Clinton this year, you can still dress up as Bone.
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Experience the arts at free San Diego museums WALKER CHUPPE Arts & Culture Editor We’ve just hit midterm week, and due to the strain that schoolwork can put on us, we sometimes need a good place to de-stress. Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s main attractions, both for residents and tourists alike, and is a fantastic area to get some fresh air and relax. In addition to being a great place to walk around and enjoy the weather, the park is also home to numerous museums and art installations. If you haven’t checked out the museums yet, the wide range of art, photography, and exhibits are definitely worth a look. Balboa Park also hosts “Residents Free Days,” where residents can go to museums for free, typically on Tuesdays on a weekly basis. Each week, three to four museums are usually available for San Diego residents free of charge with proof of residency. Some of the museums included are the San Diego
Museum of Art, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Museum of Photographic Arts, and the San Diego Natural History Museum. If you aren’t a San Diego resident, most museums also offer student discounts, which help make taking a trip to the exhibits affordable. For example, a student ticket to the San Diego Museum of Art is $8, which is also roughly the same price as a Chipotle burrito. We can all sacrifice a burrito once in a while for the sake of the arts. The museums offer a wide range of content to take in, and there are enough exhibits and galleries to see something new every week. Each with a different theme, the museums within Balboa Park are able to please just about everyone with their selection. Even if you aren’t big on museums, there’s likely at least one of them that you’d be interested in. Science, art, history, music, engineering, and countless other topics are covered in the museum selections, and there is plenty to be
learned from visiting them. The San Diego Museum of Art is San Diego’s collection of art from baroque to contemporary and everything in between. Originals by famed artists, such as Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh are rotated on display, and the museum also features modern art and sculptures from contemporary artists. The museum is located in the center of Balboa Park and is the oldest and most visited as well. It is a great place to relax, critique some art, and perhaps decide to become the next van Gogh. The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is perhaps the most kid-friendly out of all the museums, but that isn’t to say that adults would not have a good time there. It boasts countless interactive exhibits that focus on the principles of science and allows people to get hands-on experience. It features an IMAX theater, motion simulation ride, and planetarium. If you’d like to learn more about
science and be able to fiddle with some gadgets in the process, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is for you. The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) has an extensive collection of stills, videos, and featurelength films. Like the other art museums in Balboa, their collection dates back to the early days of photography up to the present era. The exhibits feature renowned photographers, such as Alfred Stieglitz and Ansel Adams. The museum also includes a theater in which they show a wide range of films, usually with focus on film composition rather than typical movie plotlines. At over 32,000 square feet, MOPA certainly has a significant amount of content to take in. For anyone interested in photography, it is a must-see in San Diego. The San Diego Natural History Museum collects and preserves specimens such as fossils, bones, and artifacts to study them and record information so that future
A beautiful wide-angle shot of the San Diego Museum of Art, located in the center of Balboa Park.
Balboa Park is an excellent location for couples, families, friends, and everyone in between to kick back and relax.
generations may understand the world we currently inhabit. The museum places emphasis on San Diego as a region but also maintains a global perspective to science and the natural world. Though the museum is not the largest, it features a 3D movie theater, dinosaur displays, and exhibits on California geology. Perhaps the most locallyfocused museum, the Natural History Museum is dear to the community and family-friendly. Balboa Park seems to be one of the best places in San Diego for relaxing, and the numerous museums add to its value to the community. If you’re a San Diego resident and can take advantage of free museum Tuesdays, there really is no reason to avoid learning a bit more about the arts, science, and culture. If you’re a student, check out a museum on a weekend when you need a break from studying and take a nice stroll through the park. It’ll be a refreshing change of pace from Copley Library.
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Millennials look to political satire for mainstream news Political satire prompts laughter and political awareness among youths
SHANNON FALOTICO, KATIE KOVACHGALTON, KYLE DUBIN, MOLLY EATON, NICOLE ELGHANIAN with contribution from KELLY KENNEDY Feature Editor
In the age of the Kardashians, Instagram, and viral videos, people have a constant desire to be entertained. Long newspaper articles don’t seem to draw the same attention as fast news stories, but they are still necessary at this pivotal point in America’s history. To maintain readership and interest, many turn to humor to draw in audiences. Political satire uses comedy, irony, and sarcasm to discuss politics in a way that other media outlets and politicians are unable to. In this particular election, comedians such as Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and John Oliver have used their media platforms to make fun of the presidential candidates and educate audiences on the issues at hand. In recent years, political satire outlets have risen in popularity. According to Nielsen ratings across 12 Viacom channels, Trevor
Noah’s premiere of “The Daily Show” averaged 3.47 million viewers. Jon Stewart, Noah’s predecessor on “The Daily Show,” didn’t reach 1 million viewers until 17 months into his run as host in 1997. This discrepancy of time exemplifies the growing popularity of these satirical programs. University of San Diego senior Jordan Latchford is studying political science and economics. Latchford explained that she enjoys political satire. “I watch ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ because it’s funny how dumb American politics have become,” Latchford said. “They’re also helpful in making serious situations a little humorous.” While these satirical shows are often very informative, understanding some of the humor in them requires a viewer to already have some political knowledge. Latchford said that she thinks the shows work for both educated and uninformed audiences. “I kind of agree with both,” Latchford said. “People that know nothing can learn something, but a lot of the fun is making fun of people that don’t know anything [about politics].”
Most political satirists poke fun at politics and today’s society in hopes that their humor will create awareness and influence change. A primary example of political satire in the current presidential election is “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah. His show can be seen as satirical news, considering he covers topics such as celebrity mishaps and current events. Lately, his show has revolved almost exclusively around the current presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, and their campaigns. There is an important difference between political satire and plain political humor. Political satire helps the audience to better understand the issue at hand and think more deeply about issues explained through humor. According to a Penn State researcher, political satire is more influential today with American citizens than ever before. A 2016 study at the University of Tennessee found that those who view political satire are more politically active than those who watch broadcast television news. This can be explained in the first episode of Colbert’s previous show, “The Colbert Report.”
“Anyone can read the news to you,” Colbert said. “I promise to feel the news at you.” Political satirists are not strictly bound to comedy or journalism. Their blend of content can be more appealing to viewers. The Onion is an entirely satirical online news source whose politics section is very popular. Headlines in this section include “Trump Vomits Immediately After Seeing Everyday Americans Up Close” and “Wall Street Executive Telling Friend How Amazing It Is To See Clinton Live.” According to The Onion’s website, the news source has a daily readership of 4.3 trillion. Although this statistic indicates that more people read The Onion than currently live on earth, the news source does enjoy a vast readership. Trump recently fired back at “Saturday Night Live” after the show aired a satirical portrayal of Trump by Alec Baldwin. “Watched Saturday Night Live hit job on me,” Trump said. “Time to retire the boring and unfunny show. Alec Baldwin portrayal stinks. Media rigging election!” Some critics of
political satire claim that satirical shows create a cynical attitude toward politics and democracy. Alan Miller is the President of the News Literacy Project, which seeks to educate students about the importance of news and information. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Miller explained the intricacies of satire and its importance in journalism. “Satire is a way that sometimes allows the telling of important truths in ways that are more direct and as effective as they are entertaining,” Miller said. “One of the challenges of this cycle is that satirists depend on exaggeration and pushing the envelope of what people are saying and doing. This election has gone so far beyond the usual bounds of political discourse that it really poses a challenge for how satirists can remain funny and pointed in their comedy.” Political satire provides much needed relief from difficult political climates, while also commenting on the heart of important issues. As this election season continues, people will continue to turn to political satire both for laughter and critical reflection.
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New high-tech Humanities Center opens in Serra Hall Humanities Center equipped to encourage communication and collaboration KELLY KENNEDY Feature Editor Although many students at the University of San Diego may choose to focus on business and related fields of study, the humanities are alive and well on campus. The Humanities Center at USD officially opened on Friday, Oct. 14. The space, located in the front of Serra Hall, hopes to develop liberal arts programs and initiatives, as well as establish partnerships with the San Diego community. According to USD’s website, the center will facilitate what it calls “public humanities,” the meeting point of engagement and humanistic study. In addition to the public humanities, the digital humanities are another focus of the center that includes faculty development, project development, and curriculum development. The College of Arts and Sciences offers a degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities, which includes the study of art, English, history, languages and literatures, music, philosophy, theology and religious studies, and theatre arts and performance studies. Each of these facets are part of the foundation of a strong liberal arts education. The Humanities Center
is a space for students to gather, work on homework and projects, and expand their understanding of the humanities through communication and study. The center is not limited to Humanities majors, but is open to those interested in humanities and their application to the study of many subjects. It was created not only to encourage students to study the arts and humanities, but also to provide a space for collaboration and community outreach. Brian Clack, associate professor of philosophy, was instrumental in the creation of the Humanities Center. “About two years ago, Dean Norton of the College of Arts and Sciences asked me to form a council looking into the state of arts and humanities across America and at USD,” Clack said. “There was a bit of a crisis about students being told to not specialize in the arts because it was a kind of dead-end [with respect to] careers,” Clack said. “We looked at it all, and the arts and humanities are healthy at USD, but we want to make sure that they retain their health and to promote them. We thought that the best way to promote the arts and humanities was to create a center, so we suggested
this, and, incredibly in about two years, we got this space, which is really quite vast.” The Center will also highlight various exhibitions and events, including the ongoing Imprint Exhibition, focused on student acquisitions from USD’s Print Collection. This exhibition showcases the university’s collections of prints and Native American art. Clack emphasized that the current exhibition was curated by students. “Students should know that this first exhibition is all of student-acquired art,” Clack said. “It was all selected by students and acquired by the university funds. So students should feel that they are very welcome here. It’s a place for students who are interested in those questions of the human experience to come in and spend time talking to us and others and launch their research groups here.” Related student organizations can also use the space to promote their organizations and activities. Ryan Samson, lead poetry editor for the Alcalá Review, tabled during the Humanities Center opening to spread the word about upcoming opportunities for students interested in creative writing and publishing their work. “I think one of the big
things about the Alcalá Review and the other student-run English groups on campus is that a lot of people don’t know that there are these opportunities,” Samson said. “With places like the Humanity Center, we really want to get the word out that there are lots of great opportunities for creative writers.” A significant portion of the Humanities Center is devoted to the digital humanities studio, which has 12 seats with a corresponding laptop assigned to each seat. Paul Evans is a postdoctoral fellow in Digital Humanities at USD and will teach English 494, Introduction to Digital Humanities, in the studio in the spring of 2017. “English 494 is a very hands-on class in which we try techniques,” Evans said. “A lot of my thinking for setting up the digital humanities room was for the class, but this is also a space for students working on particular projects to come. There will be two computers dedicated to projects in addition to the current workspace. People should come on by [the center] and give it a try.” The digital humanities also includes an emphasis on the different sides of programming and code writing. Evans said he is excited to see students work creatively with the software.
“There is a whole range of software here that is specific to the digital humanities,” Evans said. “There are many different programming languages used, including ‘processing,’ which is a programming language for the visual arts. The idea is that you can do a lot more than just write a paper in Microsoft Word and turn it into a PDF. This gives students more flexibility with their format. Why does every page have to look the same? With these techniques, you can let the content drive the page in a way that it can’t on an 8.5 x 11 page.” The studio currently showcases a variety of different student projects created through various programming languages, including visual art pieces depicting fractal images created with processing. In addition to the digital humanities center, there is also a space designated for the production and creation of podcasts and video editing, which is open to students and faculty. The Humanities Center, located in the center of campus, is instrumental to supporting the liberal arts education provided by USD. The center hopes to bolster the university’s efforts to encourage students to pursue many fields of study, including the arts and humanities.
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The inaccessibility of electives Is it even worth it for students to take electives?
DANI DEVRIES Opinion Editor
Although it seems like ages away, spring registration for the University of San Diego is actually just around the corner, with students starting to register as early as Nov. 1. The course list for the spring 2017 semester has already been published, and many students have started to browse, searching for classes to craft their perfect schedule. For some lucky students, this schedule might include an elective or two, and the possibilities for these courses are seemingly endless. Whether you’re pursuing an interest you already have, or trying out different classes to see what strikes your fancy, electives seem to be the highlight of many students schedules. Problems can arise when students take upper division classes outside of their majors for elective credit. Although many classes do specify when prerequisites are needed, many classes that don’t
include these guidelines can still be difficult to navigate for students outside that field of study. Some students may be
fast, so [...] when people take it as an elective, it can be overwhelming.” For those struggling,
“People just don’t think [psychology] classes will be as demanding as they are.” - Catherine Newton able to get by with a decent grade in the class. However, for many, that means putting in additional outside work to understand material that students in that major consider second nature. This can be especially frustrating for students that are taking the class purely for fun and don’t want to invest extra time into learning background material. Junior Catherine Newton, a psychology major, has noticed that when students outside the major take psychology classes, they often don’t get what they expected. “People just don’t think [psychology] classes will be as demanding as they are,” Newton said. “Especially ‘Intro to Psychology’—it’s just so much material, and we go through it kind of
there is the option to take elective course on a pass/ fail basis, which can alleviate some of the stress. The pass/ fail system does have certain restrictions which can limit students’ ability to choose this grading option. Students taking multiple electives, or those that have exceeded the limited number of units you are allowed to take on a pass or fail basis, sometimes cannot take the class pass or fail. Another issue for students trying to fit fun electives into their course load is scheduling. Art classes, which many students would like to take, break the traditional mold of classes that meet for three hours a week. Art classes are instead held for six hours a week. This can make it difficult for students who already have
a packed schedule and can’t justify spending double the amount of time as a normal class taking an art class. Additionally, these extra hours don’t account for any extra units. This can discourage students from taking art classes, like photography and painting. Instead, students might be encouraged to opt into taking arts that lack a practicum, like art history, to fulfill their fine arts credit. Senior Blair Butler would have much preferred taking a traditional art class, but because of scheduling
Recreation classes can often be the same way, taking up a couple hours a week which often can conflict with other classes. Additionally, these classes only count for half of a unit, making the time commitment not worth it for many students. It is unfortunate because the school offers so many fun courses, but, for many students, there just isn’t enough time. For the most part, the university has done its best to ensure that students have the opportunity to take whatever classes strike their fancy at
“If art classes are going to be six hours a week, they should be six units as well.” - Blair Butler she
was unable to. “If art classes were held for only three hours instead of six, I would have definitely taken drawing or photography,” Butler said. “Instead I took an art history class I didn’t care about, just because it fit in my schedule better. If art classes are going to be six hours a week, they should be six units as well.”
some time in their college career. However, because of the extra time demand or added difficulty level of taking some electives, students may get stuck taking classes only in their field. As a liberal arts school that strives to push our students to get a wellrounded education, this seems counterintuitive.Perhaps this should be reevaluated.
Dead hours update
For those who read The USD Vista’s Volume 54, Issue 3’s article “Are dead hours a dud?” you know that there seems to be a problem with the way our current dead hours system operates. The good news is, the school acknowledged that the problem exists and is now trying to modify the system to improve it. After having read the article, the Vice Provost, Thomas Herrinton, PhD, reached out to The USD Vista Opinion Editor to meet with her and discuss possible solutions to the problem. In the meeting, he proposed the solution of
breaking dead hours into two separate 1-hour time blocks, with a passing period in between. This way, meetings and activities can be scheduled in either of the periods, making it easier for students to attend multiple activities during the period. Although there still may be time conflicts due to a lack of communication between clubs and other organizations, this change would be a welcomed improvement to the current dead hours system. The new proposition is scheduled to come before the Associated Students Senate and the Academic Calendar Committee to be voted on.
Dani DeVries/The USD Vista Find the orginal article in Volume 54, Issue 3.
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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October 20, 2016
Furry friend ownership on the rise for students DANI DEVRIES Opinion Editor
Most people miss certain comforts from home when they are away at school; sometimes it’s a home-cooked meal, someone to do your laundry for you, or the comfort of your own bed. For pet owners, the answer is more obvious: you miss your furry friend the most. Whether it’s man’s best friend or your frisky feline, it’s natural to miss the creature that has become a part of your family and wormed its way into your heart. While most of the University of San Diego population is forced to leave their furry friends at home when moving back to San Diego, there is a growing trend among students of bringing or adopting new pets to keep here at school. More and more dogs are being seen around campus. Even USD President James T. Harris got a dog last semester, a goldendoodle named Ruby Rosebud. While students living on campus aren’t allowed to have pets in the dorms, it is evident that upperclassmen are taking advantage of offcampus housing being more pet-friendly and choosing to
have pets with them at school. Although the typical college lifestyle may not foster taking on the added accountability of caring for another living being, pets can help cope with the everyday stressors of college life. There is no doubt that
said. “She instantly cheers me up and forces me to wake up early and greet the day.” Having an energetic wake up call is just one of the benefits of having a pet in the house. Senior Laurel Gardner enjoyed the experience of being a pet owner so much
“[...] coming home to my fur child is the best part of my day.” - Lexie Fahey caring for pets is definitely a huge responsibility. Not only is there a financial burden to owning a pet, but they also consume a lot of your time. Making sure a dog gets enough exercise can mean an hour or two outside every day. While a puppy or kitten might seem innocent at first, any pet owner knows that potty training and behavior training is no joke if you want to keep your house in order. Though it may not be the right choice for everyone, for those that are up to the challenge, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Lexie Fahey noted that having a pet during college is a major obligation. However, Fahey said it is well worth it. “Although it’s a lot of work, coming home to my fur child is the best part of my day,” Fahey
that she rounded off her furry family by adopting a dog to keep her cat company. “I would say that having [my dog] Winnie and [my cat] Fred has gotten me through a lot of tough times in college,” Gardner said. “Having them
to come home to makes everyday better, and it is so nice to come home and cuddle up with them after a long day of school or work. They keep me grounded when school gets really stressful and remind me why I am working so hard to get good grades and hopefully go to vet school.” This type of stress relief is a major factor for many considering getting a pet at school. Luckily for those that are missing their furry friends, but are not quite ready to commit to pet ownership, volunteering at the local animal shelter is an excellent compromise. The pets in the shelter, only a few minutes from campus, need some extra love and attention.
Photo courtesy of President Harris/Instagram President Harris poses with his pup, Ruby Rosebud
Students can provide this love and attention for them with no strings attached simply by volunteering at the shelter or even fostering animals until they are adopted. Senior Sarah Kim explained that there is a great benefit of having pets around without the added responsibility. She has lived with pet owners for the past two years. “I think there are a lot of benefits of owning a pet while in college,” Kim said. “Having a dog around brings more positivity and happiness to our apartment. There’s a greater sense of comfort. In addition, I like to think [my roommate’s dog] helps keep me sane when I start to get stressed out about everything going on.” Furry friends definitely have the ability to brighten your day and make college a little less tense. Some students are lucky enough to have pets at school. For others that can’t because of their living situation, or time or financial restrictions, luckily the school provides a nice alternative: bringing in dogs to pet around finals. Normally students wouldn’t be looking forward to finals time, but those that are looking to get their pet fix in might just secretly be counting down the days.
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SPORTS EDITOR MATTHEW ROBERSON @mroberson22
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Gulls go 1-1 on opening weekend
MATTHEW ROBERSON Sports Editor For San Diegans and the American Hockey League’s San Diego Gulls, the proverbial honeymoon phase has ended. The 2015-16 season was the first in nine years in which the city had a professional hockey team. Now that the honeymoon is over, fans are able to spot the team’s flaws more easily. This is not to say that the Gulls first flight since 2006 was unsuccessful. San Diego finished the season with a 39-23-4-2 record, good for a second place finish in the Pacific Division. They followed that up with an opening round playoff victory over the Texas Stars, before succumbing to the Ontario Reign in the second round. One thing that has surely carried over from last year to now is the atmosphere inside Valley View Casino Center. While the fans are becoming more knowledgeable and coming to expect more out of the team they support, there is still no shortage of energy. University of San Diego senior David Rudokas says he was impressed by the fans’ level of enthusiasm. He also
conceded that the experience was fueled by the fact that it was the first game of the season and he attended with a rowdy group of friends. The game on Friday, Oct. 15 was the first Gulls game Rudokas had attended. “No matter what happens really, I think the reputation about hockey fans in Southern California, fair or unfair, will always be that they’re not real or authentic fans just because it’s not considered as a typical hockey region,” Rudokas said. “But I was really into it. There is totally a buzz surrounding the Gulls, and I feel like attendance at games will continue to grow as word spreads about how fun of an experience it is to see them in person.” For Gulls fans who packed the nest for both games of the team’s opening weekend on Oct. 15 and 16, the Friday edition provided much more of a fun experience. The Gulls cruised past the Tucson Roadrunners on their way to a 5-3 win. Saturday night, the team was shut out by the division rival Ontario Reign. Friday’s win was powered partly by two players who many are still unfamiliar
with. Corey Tropp, acquired by the Gulls’ NHL affiliate Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 29, appeared in only 15 games for San Diego last season. He netted the first goal of the season for the Gulls by beating Tucson goaltender Justin Peters just over eight minutes into the game. 23 year-old Kalle Kossila of Kauniainen, Finland put one past Peters too in what was just his seventh game in a Gulls sweater. Rudokas took notice of the team’s explosive offense, which he says definitely contributed to the raucous environment in the building. “It certainly helps when the team is scoring so much like that,” Rudokas said. “I can only speak for myself, but I’m not nearly as into the game when it’s a slower pace and super defensive. I feel like it’s just objectively a better viewing experience when there’s a lot of goals being scored like there were [on Friday]. I prefer that much more than a 1-0 or 2-1 game.” The Gulls were unable to carry that prolific offensive performance into Saturday. The shutout at the hands of Ontario, led by Reign
goaltender Jack Campbell, was a stark contrast to Friday’s frenetic goal frenzy. T.J. Hensick and Michael Mersch scored the only two goals of the game. Of course, one of the beauties of a new season is that there is so much left of it to be played. While being shut out at home by a division foe is never ideal, the Gulls will face Ontario 11 more times before season’s end. This is good news both for the men on the ice, as well as the people in the crowd. For the Gulls, the 11 remaining games with Ontario supply opportunities to learn more about the strategies and tendencies of a team they could potentially see in the playoffs. Plus, it also allows hockey fans of Southern California a chance to be a part of a budding rivalry. For students looking to join in on the fun of a Gulls game night at Valley View Casino Center, the team’s next home game is on Saturday, Oct. 22 against the Texas Stars. The first matchup of the season with the Stockton Heat, another Pacific Division rival, follows shortly afterward on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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Meet the freshman: Juwan Gray Power forward arrives from Delaware after year of prep school
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Freshman forward Juwan Gray is one of three freshmen on the team from the eastern seaboard, along with Nassir Barrino and Mark Carbone.
DYLAN BROCKMEYER Staff Writer
Freshman forward Juwan Gray is no stranger to competitive basketball. At 6-feet-8-inches the Dover, Del. native comes from a talented basketball family and a highly successful high school career before he got to the University of San Diego. Gray spent his high school days at Polytech in Delaware where his 2014-2015 season earned him First Team AllHenlopen North Conference honors and Second Team All-State Delaware. During his final season at Polytech, he averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, and three and a half assists per game. To put the cherry on top of his senior year, Gray helped get Polytech
to
the state title game. After his success at Polytech, Gray decided to attend a post-graduate year at Scotland Performance Institute in Pennsylvania. It was here where he developed his game and became the dedicated and competitive player he is today. Gray explained that he feels his extra year of experience will make the difference he needed to prepare him for Division-I West Coast Conference play at USD. “My prep [school] year really helped me a lot,” Gray said. “It matured me for college basketball. It taught me the hard work and the grind it takes to be successful in this league; it did a really good job preparing me.” According to an interview with him on the Delaware
“The switch from Delaware to California has been sort of difficult. Moving all the way across the country with no family and no friends is tough. But I’ve made some friends here and it’s making things a little easier.” - Juwan Gray
State News website, Gray said that he felt the Scotland Performance Institute gave him a new sense of what it meant to “go hard” in his game play. “It made me into a totally different player,” Gray said. “Before, I would just do my own thing, and I would be able to get away with that stuff. But they were on me every day. Everything I did, whether it was layups or getting water, they made sure I was doing it hard. They made it a habit for me to go hard in everything I do.” Before he got to USD, he was looking forward to what he might achieve, he is hopeful to have the same success he’s experienced and leave something for him to be remembered by. Gray also cited Lamont Smith’s development of NBA players as a reason for attending USD. During his time as an assistant coach at Arizona State University, Smith coached current Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. When Smith was at the University of Washington, he helped jumpstart the career of Orlando Magic guard C.J. Wilcox. “The staff [at USD] develops NBA players,” Gray said. “Since they did that, they can help develop me
“The staff [at USD] develops NBA players... they can help develop me too... I just want to be the next big thing for them and leave a legacy at their school.” - Juwan Gray too. They said we’re similar players, and I just want to be the next big thing for them and leave a legacy at their school.” Now that he’s here, he sees the difference in college versus high school play. He said that he is experiencing what every freshman goes through when they get to college. “The transition is an experience,” Gray said. “You’re in a whole new area surrounded by a whole bunch of new people. There’s a huge difference in college ball. The players are bigger, faster, and stronger, and it takes a lot more thinking.” Gray and his family love playing basketball. His older brother, Kendall Gray, is a graduate from Delaware State University. He was recruited from the same high school as his younger brother. Gray revealed that
he misses his family and the familiarity of Delaware, yet he has found that the support of his teammates and new friends makes being so far away a little easier. “The switch from Delaware to California has been sort of difficult,” Gray said. “Moving all the way across the country with no family and no friends is tough. But I’ve made some friends here, and it’s making things a little easier.” The first chance to see Gray and the Toreros in action will be on Nov. 11, 2016. The men’s basketball team will open up their season against cross-town rival the San Diego State University Aztecs at Viejas Arena on the SDSU campus. Gray’s first appearance at the Jenny Craig Pavilion will be on Nov. 14, 2016 against the Samford University Bulldogs.