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VOLUME 53 ISSUE 17 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016

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Let’s talk politics

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How will your vote count in November? OPINION 5-6

Free Ke$ha

Pop star battles court over sexual assault case. FEATURE 7-9

Walk for a cause

Toreros walk for Eating Disorder Awareness Week. BUSINESS 10-11

What’s the deal with microdosing?

Students discuss if microdosing should be tolerated at work. ARTS/CULTURE 12-13

See Art, Make Art, Take Art

Toreros experience lots of art for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. SPORTS 14-16

Duda Sanadze drops 38 points on Senior Night

Torero seniors end their career on a high note.

Former Torero for U.S. President? BROOKLYN DIPPO NEWS EDITOR

Toreros might be surprised to see a third name on the Democratic ballot for the presidential election and even more surprised to know that man also attended the University of San Diego. Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, a San Diego native, is the Democratic businessman in the election. This year he decided to take the jump and run for president because he did not like the candidates that were running. De La Fuente is running a full-blown campaign but is stuck in the shadows of other candidates. It has been an uphill battle for the former Torero, who has had to petition his way onto the ballot in every state and has not had access to a televised debate. De La Fuente’s setbacks have not offset his optimism though and he is determined to continue his campaign.

Courtesy of Rocky 2016 Campaign Roque De La Fuente attended USD in 1974 and is now running for President of the United States as a Democrat.

“Imagine competing in a race when they basically cut your leg off, cut your arm, cut your knee, and even if you’re making it, they cut the other leg,” De La Fuente said. “How can you compete? Guess

what, I am determined to make it, in spite of all the odds.” De La Fuente attended the University of San Diego in 1974 for graduate studies in Business Administration and Accounting. Students might

share De La Fuente’s opinions on going to USD. “I love USD,” De La Fuente said. “It is a beautiful campus. I hate your parking, but that is a different issue.”

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Hazed and Just keep swimming confused

SARAH BREWINGTON STAFF WRITER

It might be time to get off the grass. Mary Jane may not be the girl you thought she was. That dazed student with wide eyes, who looks like he is on another plane of existence, may be losing more than their worries. In fact, they might have relinquished their memory. That affectionate friend that brings good vibes and better snacks to the party might also be bringing amnesia, and the amnesia might be here to stay. Marijuana has been known to induce short-term memory loss amongst its users, but a new study reveals that it might affect the long-term memory as well. According to a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine, frequently consuming marijuana in your adolescence might affect your transition into middle age. The study found that many middle-aged adults who used marijuana beginning at age 18 and who still used it, had difficulty recalling information that others did not. The study explained that a certain group of individuals created the most interest. “[The purpose of the study was] to study the association

between cumulative lifetime exposure to marijuana use and cognitive performance in middle age,” the study said. The research followed over 3,000 adults over the course of 25 years, each claiming to have used marijuana at different levels. While 84 percent of the test subjects had used marijuana, only 11 percent of them claimed to still be using it by year 25. The study found that adults who used marijuana longer seemed to suffer more long-term memory loss than those who had not. Whether it is time to give up the grass is a question amongst University of San Diego students. Junior V.C.* explains that she still uses marijuana despite the effect on the shortterm memory alone. “From personal experience it is true that marijuana does lead to [short-term] memory loss but it has also helped me to recall certain memories that I once had forgotten,” V.C. said. The study has yet to raise questions about the legalization of marijuana. Only four states have legalized the use of recreational marijuana: Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. As with any

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Photo courtesy of Terry Goss/Wikimedia Commons California witnessed a record high number of shark attacks in 2015.

BROOKLYN DIPPO NEWS EDITOR The chances of a shark attack happening are smaller than being killed by a coconut falling on your head but there is something about it that is more daunting. Despite an increase in attacks, students at the University of San Diego are still unlikely to encounter one of these beasts in the water. Last year California saw a record high for unprovoked shark attacks according to the Global Shark Attack File (GSAF). Of the 10 attacks, eight were attributed to Great

White sharks and none of the attacks were fatal. Ralph Collier, the founder and president of the Shark Research Committee, has been studying Great White shark behavior off the California coast for over 50 years. He attributes the increase in attacks to simple population dynamics; an increase in humans in the water and an increase in sharks in the water means millions of contact hours between the two species. White sharks are responsible for the majority of interactions with humans

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Asst. NEWS EDITOR ELISABETH SMITH @ellie_smith13

You’re ganja forget a lot MEMORY continued from Front Page

BROOKLYN DIPPO NEWS EDITOR It is easy to be a pessimist in 2016. The world is changing rapidly and not all for the better, but sometimes I think people are so innately materialistic that they will always notice a small thing they have lost before recognizing how much they have gained. Over the past few years, debates have sparked over false realities on social media and how glued teenagers are to their cellphones and all of the new mental illnesses arising out of our technology use. So we have lost a little face-to-face interaction, but what have we gained? We live in a world that is more connected than ever. With a scroll through social media I can stay in touch with friends around the world, adopted children are able to reconnect with their birth parents, awareness is brought to great causes, incredible inventions are discovered, and Ellen DeGeneres finds the funniest children in the world to invite onto her show. Through social media I can create an image that is all mine. I can put effort and editing into every photo or share a candid from the weekend. I can present myself to the world in the way that I want to present myself. I can highlight the moments that are important to me and filter out all the noise of everyday life. It is an incredible opportunity to build the person you see yourself as. With Google I can do extensive research from my desk. With Facetime I can watch my niece growing up in Florida. With news apps I am instantly notified of breaking stories. With YouTube I can watch a video on how to replace a car tire while sitting on the side of the road after a blow out. Technology is amazing. We have connected the world, we have eradicated diseases and eased disabilities, and we are even exploring the possibility of living in space! Yes, moderation is important. Being present is important in your daily life: a moment to recognize that you exist in the physical and natural world despite the very real extension of your life that is played out in cyberspace. We have lost a little but we have gained so much more. Look on the bright side.

drug, marijuana has long term effects, and so far it seems to affect the long-term memory. Despite this new research V.C. says that it should still be legal. “I don’t think that the idea of memory loss should play that big of a role in legalizing marijuana when it’s pros of health benefits greatly outweigh loss of memory,” V.C. said. V.C. is referring to the use of marijuana to ease pain, decrease anxiety, slow down Alzheimer’s disease, and in some cases fight cancer. Marijuana has become such a popular drug because of the lack of long-term side effects. Low concentration, occasional paranoia, and the munchies are not major deterrents from the high that comes with marijuana. This new study is one of the first to claim more permanent damage. The study cited people who had continued to use marijuana for decades. If this is enough information to ward off people from using the

Photo courtesy of Chuck Grimmett/Flickr A recent study linked frequent marijuana use to long-term memory loss later in life.

popular drug, it has not shown any lasting reactions yet. V.C. explained that this does not affect her own thoughts toward marijuana. “I have used [marijuana] and will continue to,” V.C. said.

While the study claims new findings, others may be more skeptical. The verdict is still out on whether the next batch of pot brownies is worth it. The next time students are about to get baked, they might think

twice about it. The study yields is a reminder from scientists that drugs are drugs, no matter how enticing they are. *Name of the USD student who was interviewed has been abbreviated for privacy.

rams them or bites them or a piece of equipment they are on, then that is an unprovoked shark attack,” Collier said. Collier believes that the shark tourism industry is unlikely to alter shark behavior towards humans. The sharks

Avoiding areas of recent attacks is a wise idea considering that attacks often occur in places where there have been previous attacks. Surf Beach, in Northern California, is well known for recurring attacks. They have

for safety though because human preference also plays a role, meaning that these could just be the times when more people are in the water. Collier is on the frontier in shark research and is very confident in a shark’s ability to distinguish human beings from other prey swimming in the water. “There is a lot more to these animals than swimming and biting things,” Collier said. They are highly intelligent. They are extremely dangerous under the right circumstances and docile under the majority.” Despite the scare, USD students are more likely to encounter a shark from their living room couch watching Discovery Channel than they are to ever see a shark at any San Diego beaches.

Shark attacks increase, no worries SHARK continued from Front Page

in California. Southern California, and La Jolla in particular, is a breeding ground for White sharks and many of the juvenile sharks live close to shore. Researchers are observing and tagging juvenile sharks and have determined that the population is increasing but they do not know to what extent. Juvenile sharks are particularly curious, but the species as a whole is highly intelligent. Young sharks will often swim around and investigate a surfer or paddle boarder until they have determined that it is not a threat, and then they will swim away. “There are millions of contact hours off the West Coast and to have so few unprovoked shark attacks says a lot about the fact that these animals are actually pretty intelligent,” Collier said. “And we know that they learn and we know that they remember.” While some humans get bit while taunting sharks by chumming the water or trying to interact with them, the GSAF only records shark attacks that are unprovoked. Collier explained exactly what that means. “If an individual does nothing provocative — they don’t pull the tail, the don’t poke it, they don’t try to hold its fin and ride on it — they do nothing provocative, and the shark comes up to them and

“There is a lot more to these animals than swimming and biting things.” - Ralph Collier are conditioned to circle around the tour boats and approach the bait from the bottom or in the iconic White shark breach, and while they might associate the presence humans with food it is unlikely that they will start seeing humans themselves as food. Global warming is another factor that could alter populations and migratory patterns of shark species but it is still unlikely to change how they interact with humans. Junior Max Gough, a San Diego native and avid surfer, does not worry about sharks when he is in the water. “I wouldn’t say that when I’m in the ocean that sharks are a topic that crosses my mind,” Gough said. “I’ve never seen one before or ever met anyone that has seen one so it is not much of a worry. However, if there was an attack at a surf spot I would probably avoid that spot until I believed that rogue shark had traveled elsewhere”

had series of attacks on a twoyear cycle since 2008, many of which have been deadly. 50 percent of shark attacks also occur within a three-month period in August, September, and October. Students shouldn’t rely too heavily on these statistics

Photo courtesy of Max Gough Junior Max Gough enjoys surfing without worry of shark attacks.

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Rocky runs, tripped by DNC ROCKY continued from Front Page

De La Fuente withdrew before graduating from USD because his automotive businesses were taking off. He started as a salesman at car dealerships in El Cajon and within two years founded American Automotive Management & Services, Inc., with which he acquired 28 car dealerships over 16 years. With a growing interest in new opportunities De La Fuente sold 27 dealerships, renamed his business American International Enterprises Inc., and entered the world of real estate and banking. He opened 11 currency exchanges on both sides of U.S.-Mexico border and three banks in the U.S., invested in properties across the country, and opened two assisted living facilities in California. Like many entrepreneurs, De La Fuente has spent a fair amount of time in court defending his businesses. In some lawsuits he won millions and in others he lost banking privileges. Legal troubles aside, De La Fuente has built a very successful enterprise and he hopes to be equally successful in politics at a time he feels the U.S. needs a businessman, but not one such as Donald Trump. “I did not like the direction that the country is going and also I was very challenged by Mr. Trump,” De La Fuente said. “Mr. Trump has insulted every man, woman, and child. Mr. Trump has insulted his fellow candidates. He has no manners, he has no ethics, and he has no logic. You have a person who has forgotten what we stand for. He forgot that it is the United States. He forgot that we are united, he wants to make it divided.” De La Fuente filed his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission last fall and local newspapers reported on his candidacy in the beginning of October. By mid-October he was interviewed on Politically Speaking with San Diego reporter Gene Cubbison. Despite his coverage at a local level, De La Fuente asserted that there is not fair access to the media or the debates. He compared his situation to the Wizard of Oz, journalists to Dorothy, and the Wizard to the chairman of the Democratic National Committee. “Behind the curtain, who is there? Debbie Wasserman Schultz,” De La Fuente said. “Who is telling her what to do? Hillary Clinton. They basically do not want the American people to know who is behind the curtain, but just like the Wizard of Oz, they found out.” De La Fuente is not the only candidate who has had a problem with debates. In January, when NBC announced their criteria for the Democratic debate, it was uncertain whether candidate Martin O’Malley, a Democratic candidate who has since dropped out, would be eligible. “To qualify, candidates must reach an average of 5 percent either nationally or in Iowa, New Hampshire, or South Carolina in the five most recent polls recognized by NBC News published before January 14, 2016,” the statement says. In response both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders supported O’Malley and insisted that he should be able to participate in the debate regardless of meeting the eligibility. Brian Fallon, Clinton’s spokesman, tweeted on the issue.

Courtesy of Rocky 2016 Campaign Roque De La Fuente attended USD in 1974 and is now running for President of the United States as a Democrat.

“We believe all three candidates should participate in the South Carolina debate, and oppose any criteria that might leave someone excluded,” Fallon tweeted. The democratic stage certainly has room for another contender and De La Fuente is still pushing for access. One of his biggest milestones was getting Ballotpedia, the Encyclopedia of American Politics, to amend their standards for listing candidates. While candidates formerly had to receive an invitation to participate in a primary debate or be included in national polls to be listed on the site, they added a third option for listing. De La Fuente calls the new criterion the “Rocky Rule” and it requires making it onto the party’s primary ballot for at least 75 percent of states, a fairly difficult standard to meet. He has been able to gather thousands of signatures and petition his way onto the ballots in most states. Political Science professor Del Dickson understands the argument that a candidate needs to prove he or she is serious about presidency. However, he shares that Rocky has been put in a catch-22: he needs poll numbers to get into the debates and he needs debates to get poll numbers. “The silver lining, I guess, is that perhaps it should not be too easy to run for president, or everyone would do it,” Dickson said. “If he is serious enough to get on the ballot in all 50 states, however, the DNC should recognize his candidacy, and at least give him due respect. If you can do that, you are more than a crank candidate in my book — you are a serious candidate, even if you are the longest of longshots.” Additional media coverage would certainly help De La Fuente. Many members of the USD community have no idea he is even a candidate. Junior Dante Enriquez did not know that De La Fuente was running but was not surprised that the DNC would put up obstacles for potential candidates. “I think that had he received more media coverage, he could have made more of showing on the national stage,”

Enriquez said. “However, that’s hard to do, especially when it seems like the Democratic establishment has picked Hilary to be their candidate. Bernie Sanders barely managed to force his way into the conversation, and through sheer will and a grassroots effort remains in the running with Hilary.” USD President James T Harris III was also unaware that De La Fuente

is running but is always excited to see former students moving into the political sphere. He cannot endorse De La Fuente but does see the connection as a possibility for students to engage with the political process. “The responsibility of a university president or administrator during a political election cycle is not to endorse or oppose a particular candidate or political party,” President Harris said. “But rather, to provide the opportunity and the space on our campus for a balanced exchange of ideas from both sides of the aisle, much like when USD hosted the 1996 Presidential Debate between former President Bill Clinton and Senator Bob Dole.” Associated Students President Katie Countermash thinks that the connection to De La Fuente could be a great opportunity to invite a presidential candidate onto the USD campus to speak with students. “Anytime students can engage and interact with politicians there is a huge benefit,” Countermash said. “Not only does it allow students to become familiar with a specific campaign platform, it allows us to ask questions. Regardless of if our own views align with the politicians, there is great educational benefit of hearing another person’s perspective on a situation. Most importantly, guest speakers further the opportunity on campus to share ideas and drive conversation.” It is unclear how much further De La Fuente will get in the presidential race, but one thing is certain: he could improve his campaigning at his alma mater.

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Let’s talk politics: Electoral college explained In the U.S. when you vote in the presidential election you are not actually voting for the president; instead you are voting for your state’s electorates who will vote for the president. So how does the Electoral College work?

The numbers on the states represent the number of electoral votes each state has.

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Tik Tok on the clock Ke$ha’s time at Sony might be coming to an end

ABBY GENTRY OPINION EDITOR

ABBY GENTRY OPINION EDITOR I have been told more times than I care to remember that “It’s all about balance.” For a while, I was not sure exactly how to do this or exactly what this looked like. I spent way too much time stressing about things that did not matter in the long run rather than doing what needed to be done and move on. My mom always told me to look at things in fives and ask myself: “Will this matter in 5 days?” “Will this matter in 5 months?” “Will this matter in 5 years?” This has helped me to gain perspective on the things that matter and try to learn from the things that do not. School is important, I know that, but I value my sanity more than I value my GPA. It’s all about figuring out when enough is enough and when to keep going. Staying up all night to study just ends up being counter-productive when you fall asleep with your face in your test. To be honest, I would way rather be happy, sane, and average than a total nutcase with a 4.0. Maybe I’m not going to get into graduate school at Harvard but at least I feel good about my college experience. There have been multiple nights that should have been spent studying but I ended up chatting with my roommates about what was on our minds. I may not have gotten an A+ but I don’t regret it. Maybe other students would disagree, but I don’t think it was a waste of time at all. I guarantee I learned more about myself from these late night conversations than I would have studying for logic. In 5, 10, and 15 years I will have absolutely no idea what I made on my logic midterm, but I will remember sitting in my living room talking to and learning from the amazing people I have around me. I’m not saying to forget about school and spend every night talking to your friends and every day going to the beach; that won’t help either. Rather, study when needed but also recognize when you deserve a break. The most common response I hear to the question, “How are you doing?” is “Stressed.” Why does no one ever say “Really great” or “So happy”? I feel like we have been programmed as college students to relate stress to a good thing. If you are stressed then you must be doing something right, right? No, maybe it just means you are stressed. So, I challenge you to work hard but take a break, get a breath of fresh air, go to bed early, and enjoy your experience rather than stress about it.

A signature on a piece of paper is the only thing keeping pop star Ke$ha tied to her alleged, abusive producer, Dr. Luke. The singer is now suing her producer for the emotional, physical, and verbal abuse that occurred over a decade ago. After taking the case to a Supreme Court judge, the judge denied Ke$ha out of her contract claiming that there was not enough evidence to confirm her accusations. This disturbing case has received a great amount of attention with many celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Annalynne McCord, and more showing support for Ke$ha. The issue with this court case lies in the question of whether a piece of paper is enough to deny someone the right to their own personal comfort in extreme cases. While I think documentation and honor of word should be upheld in society, there are several extreme cases where one’s comfort and right to creative freedom should trump a contract signed years ago, especially with such a dramatic change of circumstance. This case is especially tricky with no evidence and the fact that it happened over a decade ago. Dr. Luke is

accusing Ke$ha of spreading outright lies and claiming that this is all a stunt to negotiate a better contract for herself and her career. In response to this, Ke$ha shares that it was never about her own recognition but rather a need to be free from her abuser. Dr. Luke has taken to Twitter to share his side of the story. Through several convincing tweets, he has gained a following of supporters who agree that Ke$ha may be using this as an out of her contract. One of the more startling pieces of evidence is a quote from Ke$ha’s testimony in June 2011 saying that, “Dr. Luke never made sexual advances at me.” In that same case when asked if he ever gave her a roofie she responded “no” or whether there was ever an intimate relationship between the two she also responded “no.” Amidst all the chaos and accusations, Sony Records claims that they are in no position to terminate a contract. However, the company has said that she will not have to work directly under him but rather work for others who ultimately report to Dr. Luke. Either way, he will be the one she has to work for and take orders from which hardly seems fair.

Sophomore Ashlyn Prendergast similarly feels the struggle of choosing a side when the situation is so sticky. “Situations like these are tricky for me,” Prendergast said. “When you don’t know exactly what happened it’s difficult to take a stand because you don’t want either of their lives to be affected in a negative way for the wrong reason.” In this difficult case, it is hard for me to know exactly where I stand. Part of me understands the importance of respecting contracts and your word. Contracts exist for a reason and serve a purpose; if everyone began to go back on their word, we would witness absolute turmoil. On the other hand, it is even more crucial to sympathize and understand that when life dramatically takes a turn for the worse, contracts and rules should work with those cases. Junior Keely Palla shares how this case should be viewed on a deeper level. “When thinking about Ke$ha and the recent issue, it is important that we view the situation as affecting every individual rather than getting caught up in her famed status as a celebrity,” Palla said. “The attention of the media can be used as a positive

resource of advocating for the justice of the treatment of any individual rather than just a surface level attention outlet.” At the end of the day, no one was there. No one will ever know what actually happened between the songstress and her producer. For a woman to be forced to work for and report to the man who has caused her so much physical and emotional pain seems inhumane to me. In sticky situations such as these, sometimes it is best to take action in such a way that the benefits outweigh the risks. It pains me to think that if these accusations are not true, Dr. Luke has the potential to lose his job, reputation, and family. On the flip side, if the accusations are true, no one should be required to work under someone who has at one point attacked them, whether it be physical, verbal, or emotional. These sticky accusations should provoke people to think about how justice should be served to those involved when the answer is not crystal clear. Observing this case from an outsider perspective, I hope that whatever happens in the outcome is a result of finding out the truth and bringing justice to those who have been harmed.

Finding humor in politics JOAN O’LEARY ASST. OPINION EDITOR The elections are upon us, and U.S. citizens across the country are turning to — no, not the news media, not the New York Times — but Saturday Night Live and other satirical news sources for their election information. Studies have shown that people are able to receive more reliable, less biased news from satirical shows such as “The Daily Show” than from actual news sources. These satirical news sources push the envelope on a weekly basis with their scripts and sketches. They bring to light the opinions and inner thoughts that regular news sources skirt around. Countless public officials with serious jobs and agendas, such as presidential candidates, have appeared on shows such as “Saturday Night Live” to help their campaigns and show the American public that they can be real too. In their famous Sarah Palin/Hillary Clinton sketch on “Saturday Night Live,” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler addressed

the issue of sexism and importance of having smart, intelligent women in power. Junior Madeline Young shares some of the benefits of humor during election season. “In terms of SNL cast members imitating candidates, I think it offers a valuable aspect to the election as it relieves some of the tension through humor and reaches

Hillary Clinton herself plays a bartender and listens to an actress play herself both take the cake as crowd favorites. Sophomore Megan Woody shares why she does not think candidates appearing on SNL is a positive thing for their election. “I don’t think I’m a big fan of them doing it,” Woody said. “I feel like they

more people than a typical news cast or newspaper article would,” Young said. “But for candidates appearing on SNL I think it’s a clear effort from them to appear more relaxed and likeable which seems like a clear political strategy rather than something they actually want to do.” As the current 2016 election stumbles along, a satirical skit of Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump and the skit in which

should be doing something more important but it is also effective in relating to younger populations and making them seem more personable.” Even though it does seem integral to democracy to have shows such as SNL around, people do complain that the show can sometimes push the boundaries too far and border on disrespectful. For example, many people were upset when Donald Trump hosted SNL a few weeks back. People

“I feel like they should be doing something more important but it is also effective in relating to younger populations and making [the candidates] seem more personable.” - Megan Woody

were upset that NBC invited Trump to host Saturday Night Live despite his comments describing Mexican immigrants as rapists who bring crime and drugs into the U.S. These sketches have the potential to sway people’s opinions and often people take political satire to heart, meaning they take it too seriously. People could be concerned that an uninformed public, relying on comedy for their news, could lead to people taking parodies at face value. It would be very dangerous for people to take what is said on SNL as wholly true. Television shows, especially political satire shows, are extremely popular; they reach and inform millions of people every day. In my opinion, political satire is a healthy part of American democracy. It is also good for candidates to make fun of their campaigns and realize their shortcomings; because it makes them accountable. With that kind of airtime, along a talented cast and writing team, there is no limit to what a political satirist can accomplish.

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

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T-sizzle or fizzle at the Grammys Why USD students believe the songstress deserves her award

GRACIE BRUMSICKLE CONTRIBUTOR With the Grammys happening just a few weeks ago, people are still debating whether Taylor Swift really should have taken home the award for Album of the Year. It was Swift’s second time winning what is considered to be the most prestigious award in the music industry with her 2014 album “1989.” With strong competition such as Alabama Shakes’ “Sound & Color,” Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly,” Chris Stapleton’s “Traveller,” and The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind the Madness” there was bound to be some upset over the famed award. The argument I hear most over Swift is that she only sings about boyfriends and bad breakups. On the other hand, artists such as Kendrick talk about more pressing issues such as race and social justice. However, this year, her acceptance speech addressed social issues by taking a stand for women and girls all over the world. “I want to say to all the young women out there,” Swift said. “There will be people along the way who will try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame, but if you just focus on the work

and you don’t let those people sidetrack you, someday when you get where you’re going you’ll look around and you’ll know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there, and that will be the

“I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that b!@#& famous.” These misogynistic and arrogant lyrics have given Kanye a lot of negativity from his usually loyal fans. It

Photo Courtest of Flickr CC/Webmaster Abril Swift posing with her Grammy Awards from her 2012 win.

greatest feeling in the world.” Her girl-power driven speech was in response to West’s lyrics in his song “Famous” off of his new album “The Life of Pablo” that references his and Swift’s relationship by saying,

was refreshing to see Taylor Swift address the song and take a stand for women to not be held down by anyone. While many were supportive of Swift’s win, there was undoubtedly a preconceived idea that

the award should have gone to Kendrick Lamar. Sophomore Liza Cameron attended this year’s Grammy Awards with her family and said that the women around her loved the speech and no one seemed too surprised or disappointed that she won. “A lot of people thought Kendrick would win because he was so highly favored going into each award,” Cameron said. “So people didn’t seem surprised that she won but more surprised he didn’t win.” Cameron said that she’d been a Taylor Swift fan before so she was happy with the results. After her acceptance speech Cameron was left questioning exactly who and what it was directed towards. “When Taylor got her award she basically subtweeted Kanye in her speech,” Cameron said. “It may have sounded a little catty at first, but it was still a good message to girls and I really liked it.” Even people who aren’t huge Swift fans such as Sophomore Colleen Brown have to admit to the catchiness of her pop ballads. “I wouldn’t call myself a fan but I totally know all the words to her songs,” Brown said. “I don’t necessarily consider Swift’s music to be art like some of the other artists’

music, but I did like her speech about women empowerment.” I think it’s fair to say that even if you aren’t a huge Taylor Swift fan, you have to admit that this has been a successful year for her; her songs are always on the radio and her catchy lyrics are often stuck in your head. I’m a huge fan of Kendrick Lamar as well as Alabama Shakes so I would have been happy if either of those artists had won. With that being said, it’s no question that Swift has talent and that her album has been a huge success this year. It has produced hit single after hit single and has constantly ruled the top charts, so it’s fair to say that Swift deserved the award. I was mostly impressed to see her not only accept her award with thanks, but also take the time to address a pressing issue in our society today. Swift is often judged for having lyrics that don’t address real problems in society so it was nice to see her voice have a more feminist viewpoint and take a stand. Sure, Swift may not be my first choice of what I want to play as soon as I get in my car. And yes, I may be more inclined to scroll to Kendrick Lamar or Alabama Shakes, yet I still think Taylor Swift not only sizzled this year, but sizzled at the Grammys too.

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

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DANI DEVRIES ASST. FEATURE EDITOR This past week I walked into Tu Mercado to grab a sandwich and was faced with an interesting situation. I went to get in line and found I was waiting behind a friend of a friend. We have never been formally introduced, however we have encountered one another in group settings, and even follow each other on social media. Yet, here we are in person, and nothing; it’s like we are total strangers. Since USD is such a small school, it’s inevitable to have these types of odd relationships where we may not know someone personally but we definitely recognize them. Perhaps they are a classmate, a friend of a friend you see out on occasion, or a younger member on your sports team or in your sorority or fraternity. Whatever the case may be, you know who they are, and you are almost positive they know who you are. Yet neither one of you acknowledges the other until you find yourselves in the same room. And even then, people may ignore one another, instead busying themselves with their phones or something in their bag to avoid a potentially awkward encounter. My question is, why do we pretend to be oblivious? What’s the harm in simply acknowledging each other? I’m not suggesting having deep life chats with casual acquaintances, but a simple smile, introduction, or hello never hurts. Remember when you first started at USD, and someone would make casual conversation in class or at the SLP, how good it felt? It’s nice to meet new and unfamiliar people, and just because you may not be a first year student anymore, doesn’t mean that friendliness and new relationships need to stop. So what if you already have a great friend group? Everyone can always use another familiar face around campus. So next time I have one of these encounters, I am going to simply say hello and see what happens, and I suggest you try the same. The worst that can happen is I have an awkward conversation, and in my mind that’s not a big enough risk to avoid potentially being rewarded with a new friend on campus.

The USD community rallies in support of LGBTQ, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression.

Photo Courtesy of USD LGBTQ website

USD hosts the Queer Film Festival The Queer Film Festival promotes diversity and inclusion through the art of film

KRISTA PINYAN CONTRIBUTOR Last Thursday, Feb. 25, marked the first showing of the Queer Film Festival here at the University of San Diego. The first film that was shown was “Pariah”. “Pariah” is a story of a 17-year-old African American woman in Brooklyn struggling to embrace her identity as a lesbian. Although the showing has passed, fortunately, “Pariah” isn’t the only film in this festival. This Thursday, March 3, there will be a showing of “Tangerine”, a 2015 comedydrama, that follows the adventures of a transgender sex worker in Los Angeles. So the real question is, why should we be interested in attending the showings of these films? According to Jillian Tullis, assistant professor of communication studies, these films will teach offer USD students a different perspective on relationships and love, something unique that many may not be used too. Tullis urges her students in her interpersonal communication class to engage in these films in order to try and learn the ways in which particular forms of communication influences how we relate to one another. “I like for my students to see relationships that might, on the surface, appear different from their own,” Tullis said. “In the case of the Queer Film Festival, mediated representations are a very powerful tool to shape our thinking and beliefs. We can see how alike we are, but also develop empathy for others.” Professor Tullis has already seen two of the three films that are being screened at this year’s festival, “Pariah” and “Tangerine”. She admits that these films narratives are excellent and they encouraged her to think more about the

experiences of teens who are grappling with their sexuality. “I want my students to be exposed to the experiences of all people, including those who are sometimes marginalized or othered,” Tullis said. “The Queer Film Festival creates the space to do that and to learn

Film Festival and Supreme Drag Superstar this year is intersectionality,” Kirkley said. “I hope that after viewing these films, students can ask questions like, how is our identity comprised of many separate identities, often based on factors we

about communication while fostering the inclusion of the diverse voices that make our local and global communities so special and unique.” This is the second year that PRIDE is putting on the festival, which is held as a part of a series of events in conjunction with PRIDE’s Celebration of Gender Expression: Supreme Drag Superstar. Evelyn Kirkley, advisor for PRIDE and director of the women’s and gender studies program, hopes that the audience will take away new ways of understanding sexuality, and gender, as intersected with race, ethnicity, identity, and socioeconomic class status. “The theme of the Queer

have no control over? And how are those identities viewed in our society?” The films shown during the Queer Film Festival are chosen by USD English Studies professor Ivan Ortiz along with Languages and Literature professor Martin Repinecz. The two instructors offer diverse perspectives on sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression. There are both narrative and documentary films, but most are independent films that received limited release. There have yet to be films submitted by students or staff from USD, however if someone has a film they’d want to submit they are encouraged to email Kirkley. For those of you who

“...mediated representations are a very powerful tool to shape our thinking and beliefs. We can see how alike we are, but also develop empathy for others.” -Jillian Tullis

may need a movie break after returning home from the mayhem at Mango Deck during Spring Break, you are in luck. On March 31, Hedwig, a comedy-musical about an East German rock singer released back in 2001, looks at the complexity associated with gender identity, stardom, and of course, looking for love. All of these films will take place in The Hahn University Center room 119, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Along with the next upcoming showings of films, the fifth annual PRIDE Celebration of Gender Expression: Supreme Drag Superstar will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in Shiley Theater. Films, specifically addressing topics of sexual orientation and gender identity, attempt to create open and honest dialogue. The purpose is to allow people to better understand relationships that may not be familiar to their own. Showing the Queer Film Festival and having an after film discussion promotes diversity and communication among students, faculty, and staff at USD. This furthers the desire and intent to reinforce an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

Photo Courtesy of USD LGBTQ Facebook Smiles all around after a USD, Women’s and Gender Studies sponsered LGBTQ event.

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Walk For a Cause National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk By: Gracie Brumsickle

This weekend University of San Diego students, friends, and families came together in a field nearby Liberty Station to help fight against eating disorders. On Saturday morning, Feb. 27, The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) put on their annual walk to raise awareness and money regarding eating disorders. The walk offered activities such as yoga, tote bag decorating, a photo booth, and surfboard signing. In addition, the event incorporated a number of speakers who have overcome their battle with eating disorders or know someone who is in recovery.

All of the sororities that participated were happy to be a part of a positive event and encourage support for an issue so prevalent in our society, particularly among young women and men. The walk brought a lot of laughter, positive energy, and smiling as each person checked in. Participants browsed the different activities set up and enjoyed the photo booth, posing with funny props with friends. However, the mood became more serious as individuals stepped up to the microphone to tell their personal stories.

The NEDA website offers insight concerning the effects and statistical data associated with this particular disease.

According to the National Eating Disorders Collaboration, people often attribute eating disorders to an unhealthy and thin figure however this is often not the case. Those who may be struggling but might not look like the stereotype, and often don’t seek help because society tells them they are a normal size.

“Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses,” NEDA website says. “10 million men and 20 million women develop an eating disorder at some point in their lives.”

Eating disorders are a mental illness. One speaker at the event mentioned that she was initially unable to overcome the disease and start her recovery until showing herself compassion.

Junior Juliana Curtis participated in the NEDA walk and was thrilled to see all the support from USD students and the local San Diego community.

“I am worthy of recovery, getting help, and being loved,” the speaker said.

“I’m so excited to see so many USD students supporting this cause,” Curtis said. “Living in Southern California we often find that image is highly emphasized so this is such a great way to put the emphasis back on inner beauty.” NEDA walks intend to educate individuals and family members directly affected by the disorder while also fundraising in the battle against it. Not only do they strive to raise money for awareness, but they also want those suffering from the disorder to feel like they are not alone and deserve support. Many USD students attended to support the cause, in addition to a number of sororities including Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta. The sororities created teams for the walk and helped raise money for the cause. Junior Claire Faulkner is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and helped organize her sorority’s team. “I never thought we’d have 29 girls in Kappa [Kappa Gamma] who’d want to join,” Faulkner said. Sophomore Alex Boyle is also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and enjoyed participating in the walk to create awareness for the prevalent issue in our society.

She stressed that it took her years to realize this, but now it has changed her life and that everyone is worthy of the same. As the speeches came to a close, the walk began. Everyone walked together with their friends, family, or fellow sorority members. Participants passed out signs with eating disorder facts as well as positive body image messages. Everyone cheered each other on and walked in unity to the finish line. Eating disorders are potentially life-threatening illnesses, but the important thing to remember is that they are treatable. The NEDA walk was created to raise awareness and to let people know they are not alone. Their website includes many helpful resources and tips for treatment and why fundraising is so crucial. “All proceeds support critical programs and services that work to eliminate eating disorders and improve prevention, treatment, and research,” the NEDA website says. The walk emphasized how important it is to not be afraid to ask for help, no matter your gender, age, race, or upbringing. Everyone deserves support.

“I wanted to support a sister with a cause that is dear to her heart and something we have all encountered,” Boyle said.

In Southern California specifically, body image can be a tough issue. Image is highly emphasized and having the perfect beach body dominates media and conversations especially on college campuses. Understandably, negative self talk can easily creep into people’s daily life and events such as NEDA offer hope for eliminating these negative internal thoughts.

USD alumna Brooke Miller was a lead player in putting together the walk and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Many people seemed eager to help out a fellow USD graduate and sorority member.

The NEDA walk helped people refocus on what is truly important in life, including what is on the inside, friends and family, fundraising for an important cause, and creating community support.

Junior Haley Cwiakala, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, also attended the event, which marked Theta’s participation for the third year in a row.

Toreros and others gathered together to help fight a cause that affects the USD community. It was a day to take a step toward recovery, to help support a peer, friend, or family member, and to remember how important it is to love yourself.

“We are so excited to come back for another year!” Cwiakala said. “Almost our whole chapter is here to support Brooke. I personally love all the support at this walk.”

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BUSINESS EDITOR DIEGO LUNA @diegotothemoon

Asst. BUSINESS EDITOR HENLEY DOHERTY @hensolo_

What’s the buzz with microdosing? Students discuss the positive and negative outcomes of microdosing

DIEGO LUNA BUSINESS EDITOR @diegotothemoon

HENLEY DOHERTY ASST. BUSINESS EDITOR @hensolo_ With Spring Break fast approaching, many students are getting their travel plans in order, whether it be to Las Vegas, Florida, or Cabo. However, if you find yourself still in San Diego for the break, there are a lot of great free and lesserknown places in San Diego you can visit that can be just as fun, and possibly more affordable, than going to one of these popular Spring Break destinations—after all, we live where you spring break! Take advantage of the break and explore some of San Diego’s best hidden gems. If you haven’t already, tour around all of Balboa Park; there’s a lot to see and do, and most people don’t know that every Tuesday, many of the museums are free of charge. To get away from touristpacked Mission and Pacific Beach, head to Windandsea Beach or go exploring in the tide pools of Point Loma off of Gatchell Road. If you don’t mind a bit of a hike, trek to a more secluded place like Black’s Beach (as long as you don’t mind a nude beach). If you’re in for a more serious adventure, hike down to the sea caves in nearby Cabrillo National Monument—just make sure to go at low tide or you can get stuck in the cave until the waves recede again. If you’re looking for new places to watch the sun go down that are as beautiful as Sunset Cliffs, watch the sunset from Broken Hill in Torrey Pines, or from the architectural feat of the Salk Institute right near the hill at UCSD. You can also head down to Mount Soledad and see all along the southern California coast, from downtown to La Jolla. All of these Instagramapproved locations are perfect for stunning sunset pictures. You can also find and walk across the quirky old bridge in Bankers Hill off of Spruce Street, built back in 1912, or finally find that secret swingset in La Jolla (located near the Birch aquarium parking lot). All of these elusive places are worth the effort to find, and may make you appreciate the natural beauty of San Diego even more.

The past two generations, Generation Y and the Millennial Generation have been subject to many shifts in popular culture, some that have even impacted common business practices, especially in Silicon Valley. Students at the University of San Diego argue whether companies should condone or promote microdosing in the workplace. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, microdosing is a technique for studying the behavior of drugs in humans through the administration of doses so low they’re unlikely to produce whole-body effects, but high enough to allow a creative spiral in the workplace. Some students believe microdosing is a slippery slope that could potentially have negative effects on society as we progress, having effects on a person, company, state, or even country. Others think microdosing should not be tolerated at any level. These unorthodox practices aren’t necessarily new, but might be a pressing issue as companies evolve into a more liberal business setting, as we have seen in recent years. In fact, in the 1960s the CIA sponsored a similar program named Project MKUltra. The project involved several different drugs, most famously LSD, and the participants involved had very different reactions to the testing. Some of the participants had strong negative effects, including ones that spiraled downwards. One of the most famous advocates for hallucinogenic drugs was Timothy Leary in the 1960s. Timothy Leary was a noted Harvard lecturer, an academic, and researcher who became the advocate for LSD and later became an entertainment figure. Leary’s famous “tune on, tune in, drop out” slogan was widespread message that urged college students to drop out and experiment with LSD. Richard Nixon dubbed him the most dangerous man in America, and others have said his drug use attributed to a the shift in today’s popular culture. No companies have openly admitted to promoting LSD use in the workplace. However, there is evidence that suggests the harmful effects of LSD. Drugs.com states that LSD makes sensible judgments is impaired,

Photo courtesy of Morgan/ Flickr CC Students question microdosing and if it outweigh the dangers.

making the user susceptible to personal injury, which can be fatal. Additionally, after an LSD trip, the user may suffer acute anxiety or depression, and may also experience flashbacks that can come at any time. Many professionals have confessed to using Adderall as a mind altering substance that increases focus and productivity. According to The New Yorker Magazine, in many ways the use of Adderall is considered microdosing since it has also been adopted as a cognitive enhancers. Reports have come from all over the world, but there’s a steady, consistent stream of reports of microdosing originating in the San Francisco area, according to Forbes Magazine. Senior Colton Michael Moore shares his opinions on this modernized trend that is said to improve productivity and creativity. “I really think it depends on a lot of things,” Moore said. “Let’s pretend you’re an engineer working in a thinktank: I feel like that could be hugely beneficial to get a new perspective on the subject matter. But having companies encouraging something like that is a slippery slope for many reasons.” Moore goes on to explain why companies should not promote microdosing and why it should be left up to an individual not a person’s employer. “Can you imagine your employer telling you, here, take this and give me some new ideas,” Moore said. “With something so subjective and conscious-melting like LSD or mushrooms, it should be solely the user’s idea to take it. I believe some things benefit from staying taboo.” The effects that have been reported include increased productivity, increased creativity, and a general feeling of happiness. There are reports of people dramatically improving the work they

do, the sports they play, and everything in-between. Some of the biggest names in technology are headquartered in Silicon Valley. These include companies that are at the cutting edge of their industry such as Uber, Google, Facebook, and Apple. Actually, Silicon Valley seems to be at the forefront

Junior Michael Rodriguez shares his views on microdosing, and explains that it can be acceptable but manipulated. “I have never heard of this, so I had to do some research,” Rodriguez said. “When I heard about this I was shocked but then again I’d believe it coming out of NorCal, in some ways I think it’d be a good thing but it could also backfire, being at a Catholic university I’m not sure many companies should advertise this use as a competitive advantage.” An interesting point to bring up to future employers would be their view on microdosing, simply because many believe the future is in technology and it is reasonable to suspect that microdosing might be going on in your future employers workplace. Will this trend work its way down to San Diego?

“With something so subjective and concious-melting like LSD or mushrooms, it should be solely the user’s idea to take it.” —Colton Moore for innovation. Common business practices that have been taboo in the past are now widely accepted. For example, it used to be that cubicles were the standard in office workplaces. Now, you can see no walls in between corporate offices, ultimately promoting a more unified and interactive workplace that is now the new normal. It’ll be interesting to see the unraveling of new business proceedings.

Given the fact that San Diego is still among the top cities in America in terms of patented companies, including but not limiting to the emerging Biotech companies in Sorrento Valley, the area may be prone to adopting the newest business fad. One can only wonder if their future employers would require, condone, or promote the use of illicit substances to boost performance and creativity in the workforce.

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The Comic-Con phenomenon Tickets for this summer’s convention sell out within an hour

HENLEY DOHERTY Asst. BUSINESS EDITOR @hensolo_ Tickets for this year’s Comic-Con went on sale online on Feb. 20 and sold out completely within an hour, to the disappointment of many fans and students. The convention will be held in downtown San Diego at the Convention Center from July 21-24. In addition to the actual convention there will be a special preview night which will be held on July 20. Convention visitors used to be able to buy multi-day passes to attend every day of the convention. However, as Comic-Con has exploded in popularity in recent years, only single-day passes can now be purchased. Comic-Con began in San Diego in 1970, but has only now experienced such wide-scale recognition. This is because the convention isn’t just about comics; it showcases art, books, and most famously, upcoming movies and TV shows. The convention holds live panels with cast and production members, giving fans the chance to interact with them and ask them questions during the panels.

Movies and TV shows are showcased in the nownotorious section of the Convention Center known as Hall H, where convention attendees are known to camp out for days with the hopes of claiming a seat at the panels. In recent years, the convention has gone from secret treasure to pop culture phenomenon. Junior Daniel Guerra has been to Comic-Con four times and expressed his views on the convention. “In my opinion Comic-Con is and can be exactly what you want to make it,” Guerra said. “I believe in recent years it definitely has blown up due to the sci-fi, superhero, and video game industry pushing newer and more everyday consumer oriented products. That being said, I personally went the first time because a friend of mine won tickets. I fell in love with the atmosphere. Whether you’re into dressing up as your favorite character or going in street clothes and enjoying all there is to see, Comic-Con truly is a unique experience.” Guerra also shared his opinion on the massive publicity Comic-Con now receives. “I would say it is worth going,” Guerra said. “There is nothing quite like it.

“There is enough to see for anyone, does not matter the age, cultural background, or interest in comic-books. Nowadays all the biggest TV networks are there to promote their latest shows, and the biggest names in the gaming industry make an appearance too, I love belonging to a unique community of people that get to preview all the latest things. Comic-Con is continuing to grow and attract new crowds because it is not a let-down whether it’s someone’s first time or their tenth year in a row, ComicCon never disappoints.” Junior Sarah O’Connor has attended Comic-Con several times and shared her experience at the convention. “I have gone for the last three years, and have badges for this year too,” O’Connor said. “My family is very comic book centered, and my uncles have been attending for the last 20 years, back when it was twenty for a ticket. It has just become a fun family activity, especially since the influx of celebrity attendance has enticed my teenage sisters to come too.” O’Connor also shared her thoughts on how the convention has grown so rapidly in recent years.

Photo courtesy of Nathan Rupert/ Flickr CC Comic-Con San Diego has drawn worldwide attendance and recognition.

“I feel like that with Marvel moving to the Disney convention, it has lost some of the aspects that I personally found worth the trip, but the whole week is so much fun that I think it is worth the hype. So many people from all over the world make the trip to San Diego. The local economy is stimulated by all the visitors, and all of the festivities shut down Gaslamp which allows you to experience downtown in a whole new way. Plus I feel that the convention has become less comic centered and now a tribute to pop culture, so there is

something for everyone, even if it is just walking around the outside of the convention.” If you’re lucky enough to be in possession of a ticket to this summer’s Comic-Con, you can expect to see panels for a lot of highly-anticipated upcoming TV shows and movies. Although the lineup for Hall H is not yet confirmed, there are currently panels planned to include “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” “Star Wars: Rogue One,” as well as a panel for the the upcoming installments of “Game of Thrones.”

More than 100 companies were present at USD career fair Toreros talk about their experiences at this year’s career fair

DIEGO LUNA BUSINESS EDITOR @diegotothemoon Every year the University of San Diego hosts a variety of events that promote job growth in an array of fields in both the public and private sectors. This school year USD has hosted an engineering career fair, graduate school fair, non-profit career fair, and most recently, the career exposition, or career expo for short. All of these events have been put forth by the Career Development Center, which is located in Manchester Hall room 101. On Thursday, Feb. 25 a copious amount of students gathered in and around UC Forum C to catch a glimpse of their potential employers. At the same time, a few business students mentioned that they were extrinsically motivated by the two passport points that were available. For students, the career expo is an entryway to a prosperous career. In some ways the career expo continuously enhances the prospect of employment for many undergraduate students as well as graduate students through frequent networking events, consistent

relationships with USD alumni, alumni businesses, and by bringing industry experts to campus to share their advice.

Systems. Kirkpatrick explains how the career expo was the passageway to her job atAdobe. “I met Jeff, a USD

Photo Courtesy of USD Career Development Center/ Facebook Students had the opportunity to meet various employers in UC forum C.

USD alumna Brianna Kirkpatrick graduated with a degree in psychology and now works for Adobe

alum, who is now the VP of Talent Acquisition at Adobe,” Kirkpatrick said. “After following up with thank yous after the

event, they replied back about an open position and interview schedule. I got the job and began the following June.” Adobe Systems is one of the many companies that is continuously a top employer for USD graduates. Other big name employers that hire USD grads include Ernst & Young, Sempra Energy, Boeing, Stanford University, the LA Times, Google, Apple, Amazon, Qualcomm, Merrill Lynch, and even the FBI. However, simply going to a USD career fair will not ensure you’ll have a job as soon as you leave the forums. But you might have a better idea of what company, institution, or industry you’d like to be a part of, whether it be for-profit or nonprofit. Junior Miroslava Gomez is a business major and shares her experience talking to the various companies at this year’s career expo. “I liked it although I felt a little clustered only because there was diverted companies scattered everywhere,” Gomez said. “It was hard to find the business companies. In regards to talking to each company, it was very comforting and some of them even approached me.”

While one may suspect that it is intimidating to talk to these big companies, many of the talent recruiters have been in our position and know what it’s like trying to strike meaningful conversation with a complete stranger. But as Gomez said, the chances of talent recruiters approaching you is also very likely. Maybe, interviewing for a full-time position at a Fortune-500 company is not within your scope this year. However, maybe your goal is to start small at a local non-profit and work your way up to Apple Computers headquarters in Silicon Valley, or even the LA based company, Buzzfeed. In fact, last year 92 percent of graduating seniors received their first job within three months of graduating and 68 percent participated in some kind of internship position, of which, 52 summer internships dispersed $2,000 to each intern. If any of this statistical information appeals to any Toreros, you’re in luck. USD will continue to host more career workshops, expos, and other career related activities that students can find out about by reading their school newspaper, The USD Vista.

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ARTS & CULTURE Feeling fulfilled within the fun

March 3, 2016

A&C EDITOR TAYLER REVIERE VERNINAS

ASST. A&C EDITOR MILES MITCHELL

Whatcha say about free concerts? The Hilton 2016 Concert Series presents Jason Derulo

TAYLER RV A&C EDITOR

TAYLER REVIERE VERNINAS ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR There are a lot of fun things we do in college: take cool courses that spark interests in unknown fields, meet people from all over the world, adventure around the exciting cities outside campus, and take trips to the beach during the day and the night. But do all of these fun activities we do actually fulfill us as individuals? Do they make us experience this feeling of fulfillment and make us think ‘wow I feel so empowered by this and I am going to trust in this process and continue to be apart of this because it is going to fulfill me internally with such pure happiness and gratitude and joy?’ Have we found that one—or maybe more than one—object or action that constantly feeds our soul with excess feelings of life? If so, then let us keep on doing what makes us most genuinely happy. If not, then let’s change what has become normal and challenge ourselves to not simply go through the motions. There are so many fun things I have done in my past three semesters of college and so much more I hope to still do. But what I have come to realize is that despite an action being fun, it does not always mean it is fulfilling. To me, the term fulfilling answers the above question. To be fulfilled is to have a feeling of peace within your heart and mind, while also giving you immense feelings of passion. We have met people who have challenged us to be a better version of ourselves, as well as people who have influenced us to make negative decisions. We have been to unknown destinations that have now become our local getaway spot. We have also taken wrong turns that resulted in consequences that we hoped we learned from (maybe not all of them though). We have engaged in conversations that have exposed us to new ways of thinking, as well as partaken in ignorant small talk that in no way bettered us as individuals. Everyone has their own ways of understanding what it means to feel fulfillment. Yet, it is within these experiences that we might find what truly fulfills our whole being. Some fun things we experience may not always fulfill us. But the action that brings us fulfillment will result in experiencing the best type of fun we could possibly imagine.

Toreros did not want to go home last Saturday after attending a free Jason Derulo concert in downtown San Diego. The Hilton Hotel kicked off their Hilton 2016 Concert Series with the famous “Talk Dirty” singer as the first performance. The exclusive show was limited to the first 2,000 people who RSVP’d for the event, allowing it to be an intimate evening of singing and dancing to Jason Derulo’s most famous hits. Derulo started the evening off with his hit song “Trumpets”, leading into another crowd banger, “Wiggle”. His crew of dancers were introduced and showed off their most impressive hip-hop dance moves for the fanatical audience. A large group of excited Toreros were in attendance and gathered together to wiggle their dance moves to the upbeat rhythms of Derulo’s tunes. Derulo even commented to the crowd before singing “Ridin’ Solo”, claiming they might just be feeling that way by the end of musically-heated night. Sophomore Brady VandeBrooke was one of the many Derulo fanatics yelling among the other 2,000 people. “It was my first time watching Jason Derulo live and I was impressed at the range of notes he was able to hit, as well as his crew’s dance moves,” VandeBrooke said.

Tayler Reviere Verninas/ The USD Vista Jason Derulo opens the performance at the Hilton Hotel with ‘Trumpets’ alongside his crew of dancers.

“The free aspect definitely added incentive for me to attend. It was a small, outdoor venue in which everyone had a great view of the action taking place on stage.” VandeBrooke’s favorite part of the night was being apart of a group of young, enthusiastic people as they listened live to songs they usually hear on the radio. “I had fun singing to the song ‘Ridin’ Solo’ because that has been one of my favorite Jason Derulo song’s since the eighth grade that I still listen to on one of my playlists regularly,” VandeBrooke said. The venue was in front of the Hilton Hotel at Bayfront with a pleasant view of the San Diego Bay and the glow of the evening’s sunset from the other side. There was a VIP section with snacks and

beverages, and employees of the hotel were passing out complimentary CocaCola drinks and Hilton lightup bracelets. Since the invitation was limited to only a certain number of people, the crowd was filled with only the most outgoing Jason Derulo fans in San Diego. Senior Steven Frigo appeared to be the most enthusiastic fan in the crowd as he sang along to every Jason Derulo lyric. “My favorite Derulo song had to be ‘Talk Dirty’ because it is catchy and everybody knows the lyrics,” Frigo said. “Also, 2 Chainz has a verse, which is always a plus!” Frigo was amazed at how many hit songs Derulo had, especially the ones he performed that night. “Going into the concert,

I thought I would recognize a couple of his songs from the radio, but I ended up knowing all but two of them,” Frigo said. “I thought he delivered a good performance. The crowd seemed to be into it, and everybody has a great time. I thought his ability to sing on key while dancing was pretty impressive.” Some of Derulo’s most famous hits have been around for several years and continue to be classic, throwback jams for those craving a dance party with their best friends. For the Toreros who attended Saturday night’s concert, it was definitely a fun hour of wiggling to the upbeat songs of Jason Derulo that they listened to way back in high school. Derulo’s talented performance made Toreros want to want him more than ever.

Winter Chamber Heat— Participant Concert

The College of Arts and Sciences and Greater San Diego Music Coterie sponsored the Winter Chamber Music Festival at Shiley Theatre last Sunday. Dr. Angela Yeung directed 20 participants. Performers played together ranging in age from as young as 10 years old ages and levels, individuals and pre-formed ensembles, coaches with members of the San

Photo Courtesy of Gary Payne Photography University of San Diego’s Eighth Annual the annual program, which included over to above 65. The event was open to all Diego Symphony and USD music faculty.

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ELAINE SELNA CONTRIBUTOR

is both cute and functional.” Using all the information from the previous events during the week and then getting to express one’s own thoughts about eating disorders by painting on a canvas to create a powerful experience. Sophomore and art major Emily Mueller, thinks that this event can help students express how they feel about certain issues that don’t get enough attention. Students being given the opportunity to express their own thought and feelings creatively on an issue like this can be a vital experience for some to overcome their own personal struggles. “When doing any kind of art about something it helps you work through your problems and helps you understand them better,” Mueller said. Senior Yvette Beltran, also a Women’s Center organizer, thinks that the students of USD need to have the space and opportunity to express their ideas about eating disorders. The Center hosts this week each year, but noticed an increase in reception among the student body in attendance than in years past. “I think that it’s the elephant in the room so people don’t want to talk about it but do want to at the same time,” Beltran said. “Our

Despite wanting to swipe for more dessert, Toreros usually recognize the importance of being healthy. Last week, the Women’s Center and the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion (SHWP) sponsored an event, See Art, Make Art, Take Art, for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The purpose of this event was to express students’ feelings on body image and eating disorders in a creative way. Attendees observed a fellow Torero’s painting while creating a collective art piece. The Women’s Center also created buttons that people could put on their bags and take with them that had positive affirmations about body image like “Body Peace” and “The Body Love Revolution.” Junior Jesse Frost, one of the organizers of the event created the buttons. When Toreros have them on their backpacks around campus, others can see them and feel empowered. “They are really portable, very small, and very cute,” Frost said. “Having a button on your backpack that says ‘Feeling Myself’ or ‘Radical Self Love’ is just a daily reminder that you can give for yourself, that

Photo Courtesy of Elaine Selna The Women’s Center shared these buttons to further promote positive affirmations toward body image.

efforts, especially this event, are trying to get people to be comfortable speaking about it if they want to or don’t or if they want to celebrate their bodies and to have that space and that opportunity.” Sophomore Mariela Brambila thinks that there are more things that USD could be doing to highlight a topic like this that gets brushed aside many times, but affect so many in our age range. “I definitely think it should be addressed more especially when freshmen come in and are worried about gaining the Freshman 15,” Brambila said. Senior Sandy Guerrero also recognizes how taboo this subject is for many people.

“I feel that we need to address this issue more because it still becomes a taboo topic that people don’t want to address because they say that most people don’t find it as a disorder,” Guerrero said. “But as your own issue and I think it should be addressed more because it is a disorder and not your everyone is entitled to express themselves in whichever way speaks to them.” Junior Maria Dimachkie, who also works at the Women’s Center, summed up the event’s purpose of making art together as a community beautifully. One of the core values of the Center is to remind fellow Toreros that they are not

alone and that it is always there as a resource to help. “I hope that, for anyone who is suffering with an eating disorder, that this makes them feel heard or being thought about and, for others, that this is being brought to the forefront of their minds so that they are aware that this is a problem for a lot of people,” Dimachkie said. USD has been trying to make changes and promote more awareness about topics that are hard to talk about by putting on events such as Mental Health Awareness Week, Torero reactions confirm that the university has a responsibility to keep talking about these issues.

DID CHRIS ROCK THE OSCARS? Toreros share a brief line on what they thought about the host’s performance Dalia Martin Del Campo, Senior “I was happy to see that it was explicitly addressed since often times issues of race are ignored or go unaddressed.”

Kate Richards, First Year “I loved him- he balanced humor while bringing about awareness on social issues.”

Magali Garcia, Senior “My interpretation was that he was telling the truth through his artistic medium of comedy/ satire. I didn’t think his intention was to offend anyone.”

Jonathon Gauthier, Junior “Considering the pressure about the subject, he gave boycotters reassurance.”

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SPORTS EDITOR MATTHEW ROBERSON @mroberson22

Baseball takes second at Gwynn Classic Several freshmen shine in first tournament of the year

MATTHEW ROBERSON SPORTS EDITOR @mroberson22 At this point, enough has been said and written about Steph Curry’s greatness that every new praise just seems like unnecessary hyperbole. When anyone is experiencing success at a level as high as Curry is, any additional conversation about how good they are is just piling on to an already heaping stack of worship. It seems tired and played out to say things like “Steph Curry is the greatest shooter of all-time,” or “He’s breaking the game of basketball like a cheat code.” So rather than rambling on about Steph being our generation’s Michael Jordan or debating whether these Warriors are the most unstoppable force in NBA history, I’m just going to use the rest of this space to provide pure, objective information about Steph and his band of ballers. The Warriors average 115.4 points per game. That is first in the NBA. They were also first in the NBA last year, when they averaged 108.6. The best team in the league last season got almost seven points better on offense. Curry has made an NBA single-season record 288 three pointers this season, breaking his own record of 286. His team still has 24 games left. If he can average five triples per game down the stretch, he will reach 400 three pointers in a single season. Add the 288 threes from Curry to the 179 that his teammate Klay Thompson has drained, and you get 467. That is more than 12 teams have made all season. Draymond Green has notched 11 triple doubles in the 2015-16 campaign. That is a triple double in roughly 18 percent of Golden State’s games, or one triple double for every 5.2 games played. He also leads the Warriors in assists and has already dished out ten or more assists 14 times this year. In Curry’s four games from Feb. 22 to Feb. 27, he averaged 43.8 points per game, 7.3 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. Oh, he also made 60.8 percent of his shots during that stretch, with an even better 61.1 percent from behind the three point line. I think he might turn out to be a pretty good player. If only he could learn to shoot.

Photo Courtesy of USD Athletics/YouTube Head coach Rich Hill instructs his infielders, including sophomore Bryson Brigman (far left) during a preseason drill at Fowler Park earlier this year.

BETHANY MOK CONTRIBUTOR The 1st annual Tony Gwynn Classic was held this weekend in San Diego. Honoring San Diego State Aztec alumnus and Mr. Padre, the tournament combines San Diego’s collegiate baseball teams to honor Gwynn. Freshman outfielder Kevin Collard, a native of nearby Vista, was honored to be able to participate in a tournament named after the local legend. “I loved playing in the [Tony Gwynn] Classic!” Collard said. “Being a Padre fan my whole life, Tony Gwynn has always been my idol and it was an honor playing for him this weekend.” Bringing in eight different teams, the tournament was played at both Tony Gwynn Stadium at San Diego State University and at our very own Fowler Park. Several top 25 teams traveled across the states to play in this inaugural series. The Toreros kicked off the weekend with a home opener against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Toreros were hitting every ball that was thrown their way, filling the bases and bringing in multiple runs. Most notably, Collard slammed a home run out over the left field wall, bringing in three runs. Collard’s long ball not only

got his team on the board, but it was also a special moment for him that could jumpstart his USD career. “It was actually my first hit of the season and first at bat playing at Fowler Park!” Collard said. “It was awesome because my parents were there to witness it.” The score stood at 8-0 after the first inning with the University of San Diego in the lead. Nebraska was unable to react, and USD scored another run in the third inning, and four more in the fifth. The Cornhuskers came back to score two runs in both the sixth and seventh innings, and one more in the top of the eighth bringing the score to 13-5. The Toreros tacked four more runs on the board during the bottom of the eighth. Nebraska was unable to keep up with the high intensity hitting, bringing the final score of the game to be 17-5, Toreros. Saturday evening the Toreros faced the Tulane University Green Wave at home in Fowler Park; the Green Wave took the win Friday afternoon against University of Arizona Wildcats with an 11-10 win. Tulane started off the game with a solo home run to right field, starting the score at 1-0. In the bottom of the second inning, the Toreros came back with a walk, single, and sacrifice bunt to bring a

runner home. Collard, freshman outfielder Connor Doyle, and freshman infielder Jeff Houghtby all hit singles to put three more runs on the board, putting the Toreros in the lead, 4-1. Tulane came back with one more run in the third inning, and USD responded with two in the bottom of the fifth and another in the seventh inning. Heading into the eighth inning with a score at 7-2, the Green Wave put three runs up on the board after the Toreros made a pitching change. After pitching an inning, junior Nathan Kuchta was replaced by sophomore Jonathan Teaney, who was later replaced that inning by senior Jacob Hill. Tulane brought the score to 7-5, and the Toreros were unable to respond in the inning. Again, Tulane was able to put up one more run, bringing the score to 7-6, but they ultimately fell short of tying the Torero lead. With this win, the Toreros claimed a seat in the championship game against the University of California, Santa Barbara Gauchos. Sunday morning, the Toreros went across town to play in the championship game against UCSB at Tony Gwynn Stadium on the San Diego State campus. The Gauchos came in with two previous wins, an

11-4 win over the University of Kentucky Wildcats and a 16-2 win over the Bryant University Bulldogs. The Gauchos started the game with an early one-run lead, before USD put two on the board in the bottom of the second inning. The Gauchos were able to retaliate with three runs in the fourth and fifth innings, and again with a single run in both the seventh and eighth innings. The Toreros were able to put up one more run in the seventh inning, but were ultimately unable to meet the Gaucho’s spread. The Gauchos won the championship game with a final score of 9-3, ending the Torero’s three-game winning streak. Freshman infielder Brhet Bewley saw the tournament as a great experience despite the fact that the Toreros fell short of the championship. “Playing in the Classic was a real treat, there’s great competition with a great atmosphere and we got to play it in the beautiful city of San Diego,” Bewley said. “It really gives great recognition to Tony Gwynn, a hometown hero.” With high intensity and high scoring games, the inaugural Tony Gwynn Classic was a memorable tournament. The Toreros proved to be strong contenders in the WCC this season with strong players in all areas.

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SCOTT TOZZI CONTRIBUTOR

The San Diego Gulls finished the month of February with an impressive 5-2 win over the San Jose Barracuda. Just one day after they beat the San Antonio Rampage 5-1, completing a successful two game sweep. Forwards Chris Wagner and Nic Kerdiles shared the top scoring honors with two goals apiece, and goalie Anton Khudobin saved 41 of the 43 shots he faced, including a 21 shot frenzy in the second period that San Jose barraged. Kerdiles’ first of two goals happened at 14:29 in the first period giving the Gulls a quick 2-0 lead. Kerdiles’ goal came just one minute and eight seconds after Brian McGrattan opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the season. Wagner also scored twice, his second came on an empty net goal late in the third period, thwarting any potential Barracuda comeback. Wagner was recently acquired by the Anaheim Ducks’ organization from the Colorado Avalanche and sent down to the Gulls on Feb. 25, just two days prior to the game against San Jose. It didn’t take long for Wagner to showcase his wide range of skills on the ice. Along with his speed and nimbleness, he also showed a rough side by body checking San Jose players into the boards. He already has made an

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impression on his new coach, as well as the flock of Gulls fans nestled into the Valley View Casino Center. Khudobin’s 41 save performance was the highlight of the night. For the month of February, he is 7-1-1 with a dependable 2.20 goals against average. The 29-year-old Khudobin, who was born in Kazakhstan and played professionally in Russia was picked 206th in the NHL draft by the Minnesota Wild in 2004. After the game Khudobin discussed the difference between playing in Russia and the United States. “In Russia there is a certain demand that meets their expectations than in the United States,” Khudobin said. “I had fun playing hockey in both countries, but it’s a real pleasure playing in San Diego where it’s mostly sunny.” This win has given the Gulls a 6-11 record against the Barracuda with three more games to go in their headto-head matchups. The Gulls’ win has also put them in sole position of third place in the Pacific Division. The Gulls have been astonishingly productive when scoring the first goal of the game. Out of the 50 games they have played, San Diego has scored first in only 23 of them. However, when they achieve this, the team is a remarkable 220-0-1, which produces a .977 point

percentage. The Gulls have epitomized the score first, win first phrase.

“It’s a real pleasure playing in San Diego where it’s mostly sunny.” - Anton Khudobin

This is the Gulls’ first year back in San Diego after leaving in 2006. Their relocation from Norfolk, Virginia could very well be a blessing in disguise. With the San Diego Chargers potentially finding themselves on their way to Los Angeles, the Gulls’ return has been an enlightening welcome. The proof would be in the 9,600 people in attendance. Mark Santiago, a 26-year-old San Diego native is one of many who is excited and pumped-up about the Gulls relocation. “It’s so awesome that hockey is back in San Diego,” Santiago said. “It’s exciting and so fast-paced!” The Gulls’ return could mean so much more than just playing hockey. They could be representing a symbol of hope that the San Diegans might need. The Gulls are very much in playoff contention and are pursuing their sixth AHL championship. They have backto-back home games on March 4 and 5 against another Pacific Division rival, the Stockton Heat.

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CORRECTION In last week’s edition of The USD Vista, the sports section featured a photograph of the University of San Diego’s president. In the caption for said photograph, we identified him as Mark Harris. President Harris’ first name is James, not Mark. The USD Vista sincerely apologizes for the mistake.

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Duda Sanadze drops 38 points on Senior Night Toreros win last home game in the careers of Sanadze and Jito Kok

MATTHEW ROBERSON SPORTS EDITOR @mroberson22

Since joining the University of San Diego basketball program as freshmen, senior guard Duda Sanadze and fellow senior, center Jito Kok, have lived and played through a wide range of experiences. During their careers they have been vital parts of wins against the Gonzaga University Bulldogs, San Diego State University Aztecs, Brigham Young University Cougars, and St. Mary’s College Gaels, the four schools that any Torero would tell you are the most important on the schedule. They have played for two different head coaches, Bill Grier — who led USD to a winning season in Sanadze and Kok’s sophomore year — and Lamont Smith. They have played alongside school record holders, and broken records themselves. They have played indoors in Alaska and outdoors at Petco Park. Now, as the duo says goodbye to the Jenny Craig Pavilion, they have begun to reflect on their careers at Alcala Park. Sanadze is a native of Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, an eastern European country located over 7,100 miles east of San Diego. After sitting out his freshman season with a redshirt, Sanadze jumped into the rotation for the 2013-14 season and made an immediate impact. He averaged 12.9 points per game that season and showed a strong rebounding ability for a guard. Sanadze averaged 11.5 points per game in his 40 career games at the JCP, a building that he left with the best performance of his career. On Feb. 27, playing his final game on the USD campus, Sanadze scored 38 points thanks to a careerhigh six three pointers and 10 free throws. His offensive explosion was the catalyst to USD’s 85-76 victory against the Portland University Pilots. The 38 points set a school record for Division I basketball, and fell just two points shy of the all-time record set by Robert “Pinky” Smith in 1972, before the Toreros competed on college basketball’s highest level. Similar to many seniors, Sanadze had mixed feelings about playing his final game in front of the alumni, fans, and Bull Pit student section that comprise the JCP crowd. “I was really happy we won,” Sanadze said. “But a little sad since it was my last home game. The school record feels good… it will be nice to have my name on one.” While Sanadze was an offensive minded player whose job was often to create

Photos Courtesy of Nathan Kowalski and Mason Shoultz Left: Jito Kok puts up a shot over Gonzaga’s Kyle Wiltjer. Right: Duda Sanadze during his record breaking 38 point night against the Portland Pilots.

his own shot or find openings to launch jumpers, Kok was the defensive anchor for the Toreros who made opposing players think twice before entering the lane. Like Sanadze, the 6’9” Kok is a European native. After growing up in the Netherlands, he chose to attend a basketball institute in Spain for his high school years. Upon arriving in San Diego, it became evident that Kok could be a force in the West Coast Conference. He played in all 34 of the Toreros’ games as a freshman, taking the court against current NBA players Matthew Dellavedova and Kelly Olynyk and reaching the semifinals of the WCC tournament. During that impressive freshman season, Kok set the school record for most blocks in a season with 55, a number that he would improve on in each of the next two years. He is unquestionably the best shot blocker to ever don Torero blue, evidenced by the fact that he also holds the records for most blocks in a career (267) and in a game (9 - set earlier this year against the UC Davis Aggies). Beyond shot blocking, Kok has also been a solid allaround player. He ends the regular season with an average of 7.5 points per game, 4.6 rebounds, and a 52.7 percent shooting percentage from the field, all of which are career single-season bests. Known around campus

as a fun-loving, gregarious soul, Kok stated that he will always cherish his time at this university. “I’ve done a lot here, I’ve met a lot of great people,” Kok said. “In the end I think I’m going to be grateful for all the opportunities I’ve gotten here.” One of the men who gave him those opportunities, head coach Lamont Smith, saw the win against Portland as a sign of strength and perseverance for a team that finished the season with a 9-20 record and entered Senior Night riding a six game losing streak. “Having lost six in a row our guys might have felt sorry for themselves, but they didn’t,” Smith said. “We’ve been resilient like that all season. I’m really happy for our seniors. Duda [Sanadze] had a big night and Jito [Kok] tied his single season record for blocked shots. We now have some momentum heading into the WCC Tournament.” The tournament will begin for the Toreros with a clash against the 13-16 Loyola Marymount Lions. This first round tilt is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, N.V. For students looking to watch the final games in the illustrious careers of Kok and Sanadze, all of the WCC tournament games can be streamed online at WCC Sports.

Photo Courtesy of Mason Shoultz Sanadze and Kok pose for a picture on the JCP court on Senior Night.