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Let’s talk politics
Learn how delegates work and the rules for California’s primary. ARTS/CULTURE 4-7
Impressions art exhibit
Toreros organize a photo exhibition on time, texture, and human form. FEATURE 8-10
Ranking Coachella
The best and the worst of Coachella Weekend 2. OPINION 11
The view on the Vistas
Questioning the benefits of the second year living experience. BUSINESS 12-13
It makes cents to change Harriet Tubman to the $20 bill Harriet Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson on the new $20 bill. SPORTS 14-16
Niecee Nelson hired by IPFW
Former USD assistant leaves for her first head coaching job.
High on the highway BRANDON SHORT Contributor
Drunk drivers are not the only problem in California. An increase in drivers high on marijuana, including college students behind the wheel, has the state looking for a solution. UC San Diego has been given the task by California legislators to develop technology that will detect whether drivers are under the influence of marijuana. The legislators have allotted $1.8 million dollars in research money to the university. UCSD researchers plan to use driving simulators to study people’s behavior while impaired by marijuana. They hope to create a sobriety test that an officer could administer with a device, such as an iPad, to a possible suspect. As of now police can immediately and scientifically measure blood alcohol levels (BAC) of drunk drivers by using breathalyzers, but they don’t have the same ability
Photo Courtesy of dwightsghost/FlickrCC UCSD was granted state money to research ways to reliably test drivers for marijuana use.
to accurately identify stoned drivers. The breathalyzer test to determine BAC calculates how much alcohol is in the same portion of exhaled air by an individual. The problem with detecting marijuana is that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible
for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, remains in a person’s body for a week or more after using the drug. As a result, a driver could test positive at a roadside stop days after a high, wrongly convicting them of being under the influence at that time. The legalization of
Wage gap is still a problem
Photo Courtesy of Calita Kabir/Flickr CC Women are typically paid 77 cents to every $1 that male counterparts make in the same job.
KRISTA PINYAN Contributor Across every profession women are being paid less than men and the University of San Diego Women’s Center is trying to combat that problem with wage negotiation workshops. Asking for more money can be difficult for anyone but women throughout the workforce are starting to speak up and sometimes even sue for wage discrimination. In a recent lawsuit members of the U.S. Women’s Soccer team demanded to be paid as much as their male counterparts. Despite the fact that the Women’s 2015 World
Cup finals match against Japan was the most-watched soccer game ever shown on a U.S. tv network, attracting over 25.4 million viewers, Women’s Professional Soccer players are still getting paid far less than men. The typical woman in America makes 78 cents to every $1 that a man makes, according to The Washington Post. Professional female soccer players are hit with an even larger wage gap. A recent New York Post article revealed that U.S. women soccer icons are paid nearly four times less than their male counterparts, despite performing better in
matches. In addition, U.S. Soccer has high expectations for the women; they predict the women’s national team to generate $17.6 million from up to 27 matches in the next year. In the same time period, they only expect the men’s team to bring in $9 million for up to 12 matches. Last month, five members of the women’s team filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Some have argued that the men’s team should get paid more, because they bring in more viewers and win more matches. However, this popular discrepancy is actually
See WAGES, Page 2
marijuana, which is gaining ground steadily throughout the country, will create the need to develop a roadside tool to detect impaired drivers. Junior Matt Kirk shared his concerns for driving under the influence of marijuana after being personally affected.
See STONED, Page 2
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BROOKLYN DIPPO News Editor “It looks like your cheekbone is fractured so take it easy and keep icing it, it’s going to bruise pretty badly,” the doctor said. So what happened? I was binging on Law & Order SVU all weekend while my roommates were out of town. There is nothing more unsettling than a stalker serialkiller staring at you from the tv screen while you’re home alone, except when your roommates come home two days early during said binge. So when I was sitting on the edge of the sofa around 2 a.m. all alone, my front door opened and I lost it. I jerked the remote in my hand up to the side of my face like Mariska Hartigay with her gun — except I actually hit myself with it. Actually, I was babysitting and playing an old fashioned game of cops and robbers with the kid. Of course I had to be the bad guy because he wanted to chase me. This kid is fast though, like future track star fast. So I actually have to run so he doesn’t catch me right away. I was feeling confident in my escape swerving through every obstacle on the playground. I felt confident enough to turn back and make sure the cop wasn’t gaining on me but my timing was off. As soon as I looked forward again it was face to metal and I dropped to the ground. The kid caught me. When he realized I was injured he suggested we switch to playing doctor. Okay fine, I’ll tell you the real story. I was riding a bike down the Pacific Beach boardwalk, trying to get my workout and suntan done at the same time; even seagulls couldn’t ruin my day. I had reseearch papers on my to-do list but it still felt like summer. I was rolling along at a leisurely pace when it happened. A tourist swung her selfie stick around in my direction it hit me in the face. She felt horrible about it and vowed to be more cautious with her photocapturing weapon. In case you were worried, her GoPro survived the impact. I knew everyone was going to ask me what happened so there it is. Pick whichever story you like the most. It doesn’t matter which one is true, or if any of them are. Yes my face hurts and yes I am okay. How did it happen? Well that part is up to you.
“I believe there needs to be a sobriety test for marijuana because one of my friends was in a car accident and his reflexes were slow due to him being high,” Kirk said. According to NBC News, states such as Colorado and Washington, that have legalized marijuana, have seen a large spike in people driving under the influence. The smallest amount of marijuana can impair a driver’s reaction time. The legalization of marijuana in these states has had a huge impact on public safety. Junior Karen Leparulc thinks that driving under the influence of marijuana has serious consequences that need to be treated accordingly. “There needs to be an easy sobriety test when it comes to smoking weed,” Leparulc said. “I’ve heard many people say they are not affected when they smoke and drive. Marijuana, like alcohol, will impair your driving and needs to be treated with the same consequences.” The current trajectory of marijuana legalization in America is bypassing scientific research. Marijuana research is subject to all kinds of regulations because it remains listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the Controlled Substances Act, written in 1970. It can take as long as 18 months for scientists
Photo courtesy of Laurie Avocado/Wikimedia Commons Current tests for determining whether an individual is high on marijuana have a large margin of error, so convicting high drivers is difficult for law enforcement.
to obtain federally sanctioned marijuana to run experiments. Currently law enforcement officers in California have three standardized field tests for assessing whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana. If an officer believes a driver is driving under the influence of marijuana, they can run the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test, Walk and Turn Test, and the One Leg Stand Test. The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test is when an officer moves their finger or a pen in front of a person’s face to look for involuntary jerking of the eye. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that this
test is 77 percent reliable. The Walk and Turn test has a suspect walk a straight line while the officer looks for a loss of balance. The NHTSA estimates that this test is effective 68 percent of the time. The One Leg Stand Test will instruct an individual to raise his or her foot, hold still, count, and look down. The officer is observing swaying or hopping. The NHTSA believes this test is 65 percent accurate. Because these tests have relatively low accuracy compared to tests for blood alcohol content, most lawyers can have their clients escape conviction for driving impaired under the influence of marijuana. Most lawmakers
and police officers are in consensus that any amount of marijuana consumption puts you at risk of driving impaired, according to interviews by National Public Radio. This year California voters will have the chance to legalize marijuana, which would make it the third state in the United States to allow its residents to purchase the drug recreationally. Though that would take effect within months, the research being done at UCSD to develop a reliable field test for marijuana will take about three years. Until the studies are completed, USD students should be aware that being high impairs driving and can result in charges for driving under the influence.
Women continue to fight for equal wages WAGES continued from Front Page false. In addition to the Women’s World Cup in 2015 attracting 26 million viewers — even more than the NBA Finals — the U.S Women’s Soccer team has also won more matches than the men’s team. They have taken home three World Cups and four Olympic gold medals, since 1991. In contrast, the U.S. Men’s Soccer team has only made it to the World Cup quarterfinals one time in the last 50 years. Alejandro Meter, Spanish professor at USD, is currently teaching a class on “Sports & National Culture”. Meter talks extensively about soccer in his class. Meter also emphasized that any substantial change will take time. Meter explained why this topic has taken until 2016 to be brought up in court, despite its long history. “The fight for justice always takes time,” Meter said.
“U.S. Women’s Soccer has been fighting for recognition and for support for a very long time, only to see their budgets decrease, instead of increase, in spite of their impeccable
about your aspirations. I respect the women soccer players who have chose the love of the game over the money for the game.” Professor Meter remains
record”. Sophomore Kelsi Dantu, a member of the USD Women’s Soccer Team is also aware of this inequality. She claims FIFA is being a bit sexist but doesn’t let the wage gap stop her from playing the sport. “Not making as much money as a male soccer player has never stopped me from playing, but it has definitely made me consider other career options after my soccer career is over,” Dantu said. “Sadly, as a woman soccer player, you have to be realistic
an optimist that pay equality will improve. “I believe that the fight for justice and equality needs to be fought on many fronts,” Meter said. “Sports is no doubt one of them, as shown by the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team struggle for recognition and fair pay. I think they will succeed in the end and it will be an important win for them, both literally and figuratively.” It may be easy to notice this issue in sports, given that the numbers of the pay for Women’s and Men’s soccer are out in the public. However,
“Not making as much money as a male soccer player has never stopped me from playing, but it has definitely made me consider other career options after my soccer career is over.” —Kelsi Dantu
this wage gap is also unfair across all social classes. This income gap has a much bigger impact on women in lower wage careers. Some of the largest gaps are present in retail, teaching, real estate, bartending, and fitness careers. While the wage-gap remains a problem of concern, women and men at USD can educate themselves on the issue and learn to speak up for fair wages. The Women’s Center and Associated Students will hold a Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop on April 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in SLP 412. This interactive workshop is designed to empower students with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. Although this wage gap remains an issue of debate in professional sports and in many other careers, a first step that women and men can take is to educate themselves on this issue.
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Let’s talk politics: delegates and conventions Understanding the delegate system is crucial to understanding how your vote counts in primary elections and caucuses. The process of selecting delegates differs for each party and each state so it is easy to get confused. On top of that, not all delegates are equal. It is important to vote in primary elections and caucuses because they determine party candidates. One of the two party candidates is most likely going to become president of our country.
DEMOCRATS 4,675 total delegates
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ARTS & CULTURE Powerful music from Bay and Bey
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Ears over eyes: the sounds of Coachella The USD Vista explores the musical world of Indio at Weekend 2 SARA BUTLER Associate Editor
TAYLER REVIERE VERNINAS Arts &Culture Editor Music is an unbelievably beautiful art form. It has the ability to bring back a vivid memory along with the emotional feelings that come with that particular memory. It has the power to ignite raw passion and intense reactions from within. Every beat, melody, and lyric contains a different meaning from its creator, and therefore elicits different interpretations from each of us. A little over a week ago, I witnessed one of the best live performances I have ever experienced so far in my life. I was in awe at the insanely talented James Bay and the intense emotions that were sparked within me from listening to live, authentic music. There was something about his music that brought complete serenity to the venue and a peaceful ambiance between members of the crowd. Couples swayed together, friends sang along passionately, and fans closed their eyes to bask in the moment. James Bay sang with such conviction and heart that he further exemplified the depth behind his meaningful lyrics. The power of music is inexplicable, honestly. My realization for this continued a few days ago after Beyoncé released her visual album, Lemonade. Visual albums consist of lengthy music videos that contain all of the songs within an artist’s album, and sometimes contains a plot sequence or overall tie-in message between each different song and video. However, Lemonade is more than just a big music video featuring all of Beyoncé’s new songs on her recently released album. It tells a story that brings back vivid memories and evokes strong, passionate feelings of hurt, love, anger, fear, lust, isolation, discrimination, and compassion. The art of her visual album contains dynamic beats, poetic lines, and aesthetic images that convey various messages open to multiple interpretations. Both Bay and Beyoncé utilize their musical talent and authentic passion to share their life experiences with a bigger audience, possibly hoping to make a deeper connection that music has the power to create among people. So whether it is a live two-hour performance or a one-hour visual album, Toreros should recognize the beauty of every song, acknowledge the work put in to creatively configuring a beat, and appreciate the story behind the lyrics.
Coachella: the land of the body chains, Birkenstocks, bros, and babes. Oh, and maybe a band or two. While the hype surrounding the iconic festival may be defined by the trendy culture— especially the perfectly planned Instagrams— the musical atmosphere of Coachella is still alive and kicking. This year’s festival hosted over 150 bands and artists, blaring a mix of dropping beats and soulful blues throughout the polo fields. Courageous souls equipped with wide-brim hats and bandanas braved the blazing heat and dusty gusts for the early shows. While I was not brave enough to leave my campsite for many of these afternoon delights, I made my way over to Years & Years’ set at the Coachella stage on Day 1. And boy, Olly Anderson’s outfit alone — sparkly denim on denim, which he deemed a mix between Britney Spears and the Biebs — was worth the walk. While I prefer a quality musical performance over stage presence, the English trio didn’t sacrifice their sound for entertainment value. Their hits, including “King” and “Desire” had the crowd dancing in the dirt, while their ballad “Eyes Shut” moved the clump into a slow sway of iPhones. Anderson danced through the lyrics and talked to the crowd in between songs, such as when he revealed that he wrote “Real” after being dumped. As the weather cooled down, so did the musical atmosphere. Of Monsters and Men’s chill sound had the festival monsters’ men and women swaying to the breezy lyrics. The Icelandic six-member group trekked to the desert to deliver a breathtaking performance. Their voices mixed together
Photo Courtesy of Erik Voake Fans raised their hands during a stellar performance from Of Monsters and Men as they sang “Little Talks”.
just as smoothly as they do on the record, proving the duet is as organic in person as they are on Spotify. Their Indio set included “Little Talks” and “Crystals” which were definitely crowd favorites. James Bay secured his heart throb status on Day 2 at the Sahara Tent, with hundreds of fans swooning over his honest lyrics and guitar licks. Heat rose in the packed venue, but the conditions did not move the dedicated fans. While every song bled sincerity, “If You Ever Want to Be in Love” might have had Coachella goers falling in love with Bay’s sound all over again. Later, CHVRCHES took to the stage as they lit up the crowd with the glow of the sunset. Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry may be small, but her petite frame packed a lot of power in the 45-minute set. Equal parts adorable and badass, she donned a glittery eyepatch consisted of black makeup. Along with her two male band mates, the Scottish threesome had the crowd religiously singing along to hits such as “The Mother We Share” and “Recover”. Though the wind advisory
may have blown down every camper’s tent and E-Z Up, Matt and Kim gave the breeze some serious competition on Day 3. The musical and romantic partners put on a performance I was not anticipating. Both Matt and Kim screamed their heads off, repeatedly yelling “WE WERE THE WEIRDOS”, which is the title of their newest album as well as what they claim to have been in high school. While they disappointed some oldtime fans by only playing a few classics, they did offer a high energy show with their new tunes, accompanied by funny GIFs on the mega-screens, Trump pinatas thrown into the crowd, Kim crowdsurfing, and Matt attempting handstands on his keyboard. After what seemed like decades of waiting, The 1975 finally made an appearance on stage. Whenever I listen to The 1975, I imagine the ultimate Englishmen grunge rock band. Matthew Healey certainly confirmed my suspicions, as he took drags of the cigarette dangling between his fingers between verses. While the dust from the desert had the crowd coughing, the smoke didn’t
seem to faze Healey much, as his vocals were as smooth as the record. The audience cheered him on and he raised his wine glass to the audience as he sipped throughout the set. Like Matt and Kim, the U.K. group’s new songs outweighed old hits, but their new spacey sound didn’t kill the audience’s vibes. The fan favorite was definitely “Sex”, which Healey performed in an open flannel that revealed his two chest tattoos. While Years & Years, Of Monsters and Men, James Bay, CHVRCHES, Matt and Kim, and The 1975 were my weekend favorites, the festival was full of fantastic artists, bands, and DJs. From the opening acts to the headliners, the level of musical excellence at this year’s festival proved that Coachella is still about the music. Weekend 2 may have wrapped up the craziness of the OG indie festival, but Stagecoach is right around the corner for Torero country fans. With rumors swirling of an old school rock & roll reunion in October, Indio plans to stay the stomping grounds for music fanatics, including San Diego college kids, all year round.
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Muir/Goldenvoice The annual festival featured original art, unique architecture, and the quintessential ferris wheel in celebration of another eventful, musical year.
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Toreros’ tales of traveling abroad: Germany HANNAH TALPASH Contributor
After living in Southern California my entire life, I chose to experience a culture other than Mexican food and the beach 24/7. I chose to study in the small town of Freiburg, Germany, which borders France and Switzerland and has a population of 200,000 people. Although I came to Germany to experience a culture shock, I came in with expectations about people who value beer drinking, wurst eating, and organization. Little did I know Freiburg is where the average hippie meets traditional German culture, creating a unique mix. When I first arrived, I was eager to see my new living situation. As I got off the tram stop for the first time, I realized I was not in stereotypical Deutschland anymore. The dorms are adorned in paintings of flowers and bunnies. Hanging above doors are white banners with the words “Refugees Welcome”. To my right I saw people in parachute pants with dreadlocks, chilling around a campfire. Volkswagen vans and random shacks surrounded me in what appeared to be a junkyard, but are actually homes for the local hippie commune. Finally, I arrived at my
Photo Courtesy of Hannah Talpash
Talpash and friends pose for a picture in Basel, Switzerland a town 30 minutes from Freiburg, Germany.
flat where naturally there was a couch on the patio blocking the door. I cautiously stepped in, and saw the walls were orange with paint and graffiti all over, some which read “Abolish capitalism”. There were lights, a ladder, and vines hanging from the ceiling. After listening to this description, many people may think I am living in Berkeley, CA. In reality I am living in Vauban student housing, where the greenest of the Green party members live in Freiburg. As a result of living in the Green City, I have adapted to many simple uniquely
Freiburg customs. The city itself is traversed by way more bikes than cars. Back home when I cross the street I naturally look out for cars, but now I must look for cars, trams, and bikers. Needless to say, I have been almost
finished eating a banana and granola bar, I walk to the single trash can and throw away my food. In Freiburg, however, there are four trash cans. One must throw away the granola bar wrapper in the plastics trash can and the
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Photo Courtesy of Hannah Talpash Pictured is the home in Vauban, Germany where Toreros stay while studying abroad.
banana peel in the compost section. I still find myself sometimes blankly staring at the trash for five minutes trying to determine where each piece of trash goes. But the most valuable lessons here come from political discussions with my flatmates. Many of them are from the socialist party in Germany and are very left wing, in contrast to my professors who tend to be pro-European Union and Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany. It is refreshing to hear about other democracies and the German perspective of the United States. Although Freiburg is a free spirited culture, it still embraces some of the German stereotypes. For example, the extremely
aggressive, harsh sounding language. Someone might be saying “I love you” but instead it sounds like “Get out of the way, before I rip your head off.” It does not help that as a culture they do not smile while speaking. It makes you feel like they are always mad at you, when in fact they might really like you. Also, the stereotype of German efficiency is real. If you are on time, you are late, even in the laid-back town of Freiburg. Multiple times I have sprinted toward the tram to get to school because the tram came a minute early. Even grocery checkout is efficient, with the checkers scanning food so fast you barely have time to take out your eco-friendly bag, before they are already done with scanning all 20 of your items. Upon arrival I thought I knew everything about the world and myself, but within the first day I learned I knew very little about both. The sooner I embraced this concept, the more I enjoyed each city I visited because I would come into a city with a blank slate. Putting aside the stereotypes has allowed me to form my own opinions and thoughts on new cities without having too high of expectations.
The views expressed in this section are not necessarily those of The USD Vista staff, the University of San Diego, or its student body.
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Student-run art exhibition leaves an impression on USD TAYLER RV Arts & Culture Editor
What started out as a photo discovery in Palomar Lounge became a photo art exhibit in Camino Courtyard last Thursday April 21. Junior Veronica Bellocci teamed up with sophomore Alexis Zenk to create a student organized art exhibit on campus. “I have to do this for my final in my Art Exhibit class,” Bellocci said. “I chose to display an exhibit on campus because I want to be a curator one day so I really wanted to get into my field and learn about it.” Nine different images were displayed on stands in a circle, each one illustrating a different meaning. Bellocci and Zenk handed out flyers as students and faculty members passed through the Camino Courtyard. The flyer contained an artist description written by Zenk. “Impressions is a combination of my past and present,” the flyer stated.
“It is a compilation of my love for textures and my fascination with the human form. It incorporates elements from my childhood and adulthood to create textures and patterns impressed onto the human form and show that we can be a direct reflection of our environment.” Zenk shared her inspiration for the abstract photo pieces. “I was working on personal projects and one of my professors came up to me one day and said, ‘Your pictures are just pretty’,” Zenk said. “He said there was no concept behind them and that I am not going to get anywhere if I keep taking pretty pictures. So, I started doing some soul- searching and wanted to make my pictures about me a little bit without putting myself into them. I combined my love for textures, merged it with my passion for photography, and then photographed the human form. It was actually inspired by the indents on my wrists from my ponytail.”
Each image contained a body part that had an impression left from an external factor on some part of the skin. The photos on display included a wrist with the indentations from a hair tie, indentations on pruney fingers from soaking a hand in water, indents on a foot from straps on high heels, and marks on a face from sleeping on the sheet of a pillow. Others also included marks on an arm from the metal nails of a hinge on a wooden chest, indentations from sitting on a chair, indent marks from a bra strap, and the indentations on the inside of a lip from pressing it on a screen door. Sophomore Franklin Floresca walked through the exhibit and examined the various pieces of photography, among many other Toreros. “The metaphor of impressions can be understood through her artwork,” Floresca said. “The metaphor can be applied in many different facets of life; an impression from a friend or a
Photo Courtesy of Alexis Zenk The Impressions art exhibit featured this photograph of impressions from the straps of a red high heel.
Photo Courtesy of Alexis Zenk Zenk photographs the impressions from pressing lips on a screen door.
beautiful piece of music. It can be anything that affects you.” Bellocci considers the effects from the creation of her exhibit that included photos taken by Zenk. “I have had a lot of positive feedback,” Bellocci said. “The impressions are simple, everyday things that some of us experience. My favorite photo is the one of her [Alexis] with the sheet because she captures the impressions of the pillow on her face. The impressions are on your skin but also on your life; it is a metaphor.” Bellocci shared her gratitude for discovering Zenk’s passion for photography. “I think this was really great to publicize Lexi’s work because she is a really talented artist,” Bellocci said. “And I just love curating and putting together exhibits.” Zenk reflected on
the art exhibit’s success, which was her first inperson display of her work. “We had 100 flyers to start but now we are out,” Zenk said. “This has been one of the most exciting days. I have never had my artwork displayed other than on social media. To see people come by and react is incredible. Someone described my work as powerful and it has been very encouraging for me to go out and shoot more because of this.” Class opportunities, such as final projects, enable students to collaborate with one another to offer particular events on campus. For these students, the passion for curating and photography was displayed for the Torero community, hopefully sparking an appreciation for abstract artwork.
minutes back in May 2015. Some of the show’s participants have performed together previously. Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones played in South America in 1998; Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, The Who, and
festivals they promote including Stagecoach, FYF, Firefly, Hangout Music Festival, Camp Flaw Gnaw Festival, Panorama, and the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. These 1960 music icons once again have the opportunity to enthrall the faithful Goldenvoice attendees this fall. Specific details of this concert series have not been disclosed yet. However, the buzz about the festival is beginning to excite dedicated fans. There are some Toreros that have shown an immediate interest in this concert and would have no problem gathering on a chilly October weekend to witness six of the biggest names in rock. These musical mavericks have influenced the lives of previous generations and have ultimately worked their way down to the USD community.
Coachella music festival circa 1960s in the Polo Fields DIEGO LUNA Business Editor
The Coachella Valley hosts one of the largest music festivals in the world, hauling in almost 200,000 people during two weekends in April. This year’s festival wrapped up this past Sunday, with hundreds of Toreros attending Weekends 1 and 2. Los Angeles based promoter Goldenvoice is partnering with AEG Live to bring six bands and performers who notably revolutionized popular music and popular culture in the 1960s all in one familiar location. According to the LA Times, The Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California will be hosting another musical gathering in the Southern California desert over a single weekend in October. A night of bohemian rhapsody that combines the unequivocal talents of Bob
Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Neil Young and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters is said to be the classic rock concert of the century. These Rock and Roll hall of famers will be grooving, rocking, and fulfilling every classic rock aficionado’s dream from Oct. 7-9, 2016. Toreros that attended Coachella’s festivities this month have also expressed interest in October’s event. Junior Christian Batani attended Weekend 1 of Coachella and is an avid concert attendee. He is considering buying tickets for the new concert series in October. “Coachella was the most amazing weekend of my life!” Batani said. “I would go to the one Goldenvoice is planning in October depending on the times and the weather. It’d be cool to see those old-timers rock out.” This whimsical gathering
will evoke a sense of euphoria to those that are inclined to classical rock. This utopian concert series differs from traditional festivals in more ways than one. Unlike Coachella, these rock stars will have
“Unlike Coachella, these rock stars will have their full stage productions with extended sets, not just a condensed performance.” their full stage productions with extended sets, not just a condensed performance. The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Who, and Waters typically put on sellout concert tours whenever they go on the road. They usually appear in sports arenas and stadiums. In fact, The Stones mesmerized a sold-out crowd at Petco Park for two hours and 15
Neil Young all appeared in 1985 for the Live Aid series of benefit concerts, which played across two continents. According to the LA Times, the new festival is expected to use just a single stage in the northeast corner of the polo field’s grounds. Perhaps it would be among Goldenvoice’s most-attended music festivals. Currently Goldenvoice has seven
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ARTS AND CULTURE The USD Vista
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A tribute crossword for the Purple Rain icon
Go CRAZY like it’s 1999
In honor of the legendary music icon, here’s a chance to test your knowledge of Prince’s top hits. Match the following lyrics with the appropriate song title. ACROSS 1. “You don’t have to be rich to be my girl” 3. “Baby you’re much too fast, ____ ____ ____” 4. “I love you more than I did ____ ____ ____ ____” 6. “If I gave you ____ ____ ____” 7. “I just can’t believe all the things people say” 11. “____ __ ____ ____ mess with your mind” 13. “She wore a ____ ____” 14. “I’m going down 2 ____ ____” 15. “This is what is sounds like ____ ____ ____” DOWN 2. “Sometimes I feel so bad, so bad” 5. “Nothing can take away these blues ‘cause ____ ____ __ ____” 8. “I only wanted to see you underneath the ____ ____” 9. “You feel like ____ in the sky” 10. “I said ____ ____ ____” 12. “____ ____ can’t you see, thoughts of pretty you and me” 15. “This is what is sounds like ____ ____ ____”
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Volume 53 Issue 22
Losses
Matt and Kim: The couple revealed they were a couple of weirdos with The Wind: No, I don’t mean a band; I mean the actual wind.
the debut of their new EP “WE WERE THE WEIRDOS”. While I was expecting a soothing set of indie alternative classics, their high energy performance caught me off guard, especially when multiple Trump pinatas were thrown into the crowd. Kim’s overly sexual comments and gestures to the crowd were perfectly complimented by Matt’s nervous smiles and laughter. Their romantic chemistry was amplified by their musical prowess, which made them even more of a magnetic duo to the audience. LCD Soundsystem: When LCD Soundsystem performed this last weekend it marked their first time touring since the band's breakup in 2011. The New York City band which consists of 13 band members, including lead singer James Murphy, treated the Coachella crowd to one of the best acts of the weekend. LCD Soundsystem, known for their hit songs like “Dance Yrslf Clean” and “Someone Great,” played for over two hours and spurred chants for an encore from the audience. Sadly the encore did not come, but LCD Soundsystem did leave the crowd exhausted from their nonstop dancing. During their set the band played tributes to both Prince and David Bowie who they credit for inspiring their unique musical style. Ice Cube: I will be the first to tell you I have no idea what songs Ice Cube actually sings. However, it did not matter if you were a hardcore fan or casual listener — Ice Cube was a riot at Coachella. Ice Cube brought out the most amount of notable guests during Weekend 2. These guests included several members of NWA, The Game, and Kendrick Lamar, all of which elicited gasps and cheers from the crowd.
Everyone that has been to Coachella knows the dust can be bad, but it is usually manageable. However, this year the wind took all that dust and kept it constantly floating in the air for everyone to breathe in. The campsites of Coachella looked like a tornado had blown through, throwing tents across the field and turning the campsite into a graveyard of E-Z Ups. The wind was so bad that even the screens of the festival mainstage had to be altered because of concerns over a high wind advisory. ASAP Rocky Crowd: While Coachella is usually known for their good vibes, the audience watching ASAP Rocky had zero chill. The crowd surrounding the Outdoor Theatre felt more like a mosh pit than the usual sway of the festival family. After being physically pushed to the ground by drunken men, my friends and I finally had to escape the craziness and find safety at our campsite. The Art: While Coachella is renown for the music, they often try to advertise as more than just a music festival by presenting beautiful pieces of artwork. This year Coachella was missing that artwork, which was few and far between. Coachella, which in the past has featured large moving sculptures of astronauts and butterflies, presented the crowd with a giant set of stationary yellow lawn chairs — or at least that’s what I think they were supposed to be. Overall the art was just lacking and therefore was a loser of the weekend.
Ties
Sia: Sia is still just bothering me. Sia belted out some of the best music I’ve heard all weekend if it was actually her. By
that I mean I legitimately am questioning whether it was actually her up on that stage. Sia stood stoically in the corner of the Coachella Stage as a group of dancers took the spotlight to perform a beautiful piece of work unlike anything I’ve ever seen at a festival. Sia, hidden by her wig, never moved around the stage, and the figure in front of me could easily have been someone else. Screens showing what would normally be a close-up of the singer and dancers performing were actually playing a pre-recorded music video attempting to match the live action. Some of the Coachella crowd was tricked into thinking that Kristen Wiig was on stage dancing next to Sia, despite the screens playing a recording. Through the entirety of the set I had an uneasy feeling about whether I was witnessing an amazing singer or just watching a moving art piece, so I would classify Sia’s set as a tie. I kept wondering, “Did I just witness one of the greatest voices of our generation, or did I just witness a complete fraud?”
Photos Courtesy of Getty Images/Goldenvoice Media Kevin Nelson and Sara Butler/The USD Vista Spread by Kelly Kennedy/The USD Vista
FEATURE
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FEATURE
FEATURE EDITOR JAMIE EDDY @jamieddyy
ASST. FEATURE EDITOR DANI DEVRIES @danidevries_
Push for positivity
DANI DEVRIES Asst. Feature Editor The countdown to summer is on, and with it comes an increased workload and the mounting stress to get everything done in time. It seems that each class is demanding a presentation, paper, or exam. With the end of the year approaching quickly, the growing pressure is slowly creating an increasingly on-edge student body. I get it; I have a ton of work as well. But look around: so does everyone else. That’s part of college. Stressing out a bit is normal, but I wish I would hear less of these stressinfused dialogues on my walk to and from class. The constant complaining I witness in conversations throughout the day sometimes drains me more than my own stress. I am just as guilty as everyone else in complaining about having no free time, being swamped with work, and being perpetually tired. However, when I feel this way, I think about all the sacrifices my parents have made continue to make to send me to a private school, and the thousands of people that would kill for the opportunity to attend USD. I can’t help but think I am taking it all for granted by complaining about the very thing I am here to do. Despite what it seems like sometimes, we are in college to learn. Presentations, papers, and exams all come with the territory of working towards a degree from a top ranking university. Although some of us seem to see college as a four-year grace period between high school and the real world, the reality is, if we want to reap the benefits college has to offer, we have to put in the work. It’s hard not to complain about how busy we are. After all, ranting is one of our natural coping mechanisms to release stress. But next time you feel like complaining, remember that getting a good education is a privilege, not a right, and we should try to honor that privilege. Yes, the next month may be overwhelming at times. But remember that we are all in the same boat, attempting to overcome waves of stress, social obligations, and juggling a variety of classes, but hey, life could be a lot worse.
Photo Courtesy of USD Active Minds Facebook Active Minds Organization at USD is committed to student well-being and lessening the stigma associated with mental health issues.
Toreros for a healthy mind and body
USD Active Minds Organization attacks the issue of mental illness head on through self-care HELENE JOHNSEN Contributor What if our University of San Diego community addressed mental illness the same way we addressed the mumps outbreak? Since the beginning of March, students at USD have been receiving ongoing emails from Pamela Sikes, the director of the Student Health Center on campus, regarding cases of the mumps. So far there have been 13 confirmed cases out of the 8,251 students here at USD. Although that is less than 1 percent of the total student body, it still warrants attention. According to the USD Active Minds organization, which is dedicated to mental health, the majority of college students suffer from some degree of mental illness. While not all of these cases are severe, the most prevalent diagnoses include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. In the case of the mumps outbreak, awareness has spread like wildfire. The campus is acting proactively to notify and keep students up to date on the matter. More than 2,100 students have already lined up to get the initial MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) booster vaccination and more students are following suit. That is at least one quarter of the USD population taking immediate action. However, when it comes to the unwavering presence of mental illness on campus, Steve Sprinkle, Ph.D, the director of the Counseling Center, has only seen a fairly small percentage of students use counseling and mental health care services provided by USD. “In the last [school] year (2014-15), 14.4 percent of USD students received services at the Counseling Center,” Sprinkle said. Although mental illness affects many members of the USD community, fewer students seem to proactively seek out professional
treatment on campus. Stephanie Lynch, the assistant director at the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion shared her thoughts on how the community discusses physical illness, such as the mumps outbreak, versus mental illness. “The physical aspects of wellness are the easiest for us to talk about and sometimes create a sudden urgency such as with the mumps outbreak,” Lynch said. “Most people have been socialized not to talk about any challenges they experience related to their mental well-being mostly for fear of stigma and shame.” Since less stigma and shame is attached to physical ailments, these cases are more likely to be treated. In the most recent mumps email, Pamela Sikes outlined that the enthusiastic response to receive the vaccination has likely contributed to fewer mumps diagnoses at USD. Sarah Reynolds, president of the USD Active Minds chapter, discussed the likelihood of a young adult reaching out for help when it comes to mental illness. “One in four adults live with a diagnosable mental illness,” Reynolds said. “College aged adults (1824) are the least likely to
seek help for their illness.” So the question is, why is there no implicit collective, enthusiastic response, when it comes to seeking help in regards to mental wellness? The USD chapter of Active Minds’ national organization seeks to raise awareness about mental illness. According to their website, the national organization is committed to removing the stigma associated with mental health issues. Due to the nature of the disease, none of us are entirely immune to the mumps, even with the recommended vaccinations. Similarly, USD Active Minds emphasizes that no individual can be completely immune from problems associated with mental health. A couple of weeks ago, USD Active Minds held The White Balloon event on campus. The event was a visual display of shocking statistics to help students better grasp social and personal implications regarding mental health. The organization handed out 250 balloons in a variety of colors representing statistics of college-aged adults who are affected by mental illness. The objective was to find the white balloon. The white balloon
Photo Courtesy of USD Active Minds Facebook Students distribute balloons as a metaphor associated with mental illness.
was meant to represent those college students with perfectly healthy minds. However, it was revealed that there was no white balloon. The underlying message is that mental illness may affect all of us at some point and that we cannot afford to ignore the sweeping presence of mental illness within our community. As in the case of the mumps, preventative strategies and treatment resources are available to students suffering from mental illness. The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion (CHWP) encourages students to actively participate during the week of May 2-May 6 in self-care as students dive into the throes of finals. There will be Stress Less Stations featuring tea, sleep masks, playdoh, coloring pages, and bubble wrap around campus, along with information and strategies for maintaining a proper sleep regime. In addition, the crescendo to the Self-Care week will involve dogs. Participating in this Self-Care week activity won’t involve any needles, but instead will allow you to play with therapy dogs. The fluffy friends will be ready for lots of petting on May 6, from 12-2 p.m. in front of the Student Life Pavilion. Although we cannot say for sure whether the mental self-care activities will have a big turn out, it is likely that students, at a minimum, will become aware of the resources offered on campus. Sarah Reynolds believes there is importance in having both a healthy mind and body. “To have a healthy mind you need a healthy body and to have a healthy body you need a healthy mind,” Reynolds said. “Therefore, we should take an all-inclusive approach in promoting wellness, including awareness of physical and mental illnesses.” Toreros’ choice of prevention and wellness remains the same for physical and mental illness on and off campus.
Volume 53 Issue 22
OPINION
Professors’ perspectives
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OPINION EDITOR ABBY GENTRY opinion@usdvista.com
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ASST. OPINION EDITOR JOAN O’LEARY opinion2@usdvista.com
The view on the Vistas living Questioning the fairness and cost of the second year living experience
ABBY GENTRY OPINION EDITOR A few days ago I was in the library with a friend as he was working on a presentation for one of his classes. I am not sure exactly what the presentation was about, but I could tell he was struggling with it. After an hour or so he expressed to me that he was struggling because he believed he could not state his honest opinion out of fear that the professor had a different point of view and may lower his grade. This situation is something I frequently see amongst many Toreros. I personally have several professors who are extremely vocal about their opinions, whether they are political, social, or about the education system, and they occasionally alter what I choose to say in class, on papers, and in exams. It is tricky because few professors would willingly admit that opposing opinions alter the way they grade their students, but as a student it is hard not to wonder. More so than with assignments I have to turn in, I often feel afraid to voice my opinion in class out of fear of appearing stupid or ill-informed. There is always a moment of hesitation before opening up in class, especially when you are unsure how your opinion will be taken. As college students, we are encouraged to challenge our beliefs and grow in the classroom. I have had several professors defend their rants by following up with something along the lines of, “Do with that information what you will.” Opinions are fine, and I enjoy listening to and hearing how others view certain situations. However, I think professors should be careful with the way in which they present their opinions and how strongly they choose to share where they stand. Better yet, why not express the views of both sides of the argument and leave students to decipher the information themselves. If we want to grow as students, we need to be exposed to various opinions and beliefs not just the ones of those who are teaching us. Obviously, no one can prevent professors from opening up in the classroom in whichever way they choose to. However, I wish professors thought more about how their words may alter the way students perform in class. Listening to the opinions of others is a great way to strengthen your personal standpoint but where it comes from can make a big difference.
KELLY KENNEDY ART DIRECTOR “On campus living at USD only gets better the second time around[...] It’s no wonder why so many Toreros choose to stay on campus after their first-year living experience,” could be the most ironic statement featured on USD Residential Life’s website. Considering that just below this paragraph is a note stating that any unmarried, noncommuting, first or second year student under the age of 20 is required to fulfill the twoyear residency requirement. This is the first year that USD has instituted the second year live-on requirement through the Second Year Torero Experiential Program
and other housing areas. Housing registration can be just as terrifying as class registration for those who must live on campus, especially because the lottery for registration is so unpredictable. According to Residential Life’s website, second-year students living in the UTAs have easy access to all STEP events and activities, but the proximity of the UTAs, located below the Carmel Apartments, makes this connection difficult. Sophomore Janek Benigno had a positive experience living in the UTAs, but did not know about the STEP program until April. “When registering for housing I wasn’t even aware that the UTAs were an option,”
Photo Courtesy of USD Res Life Page Approaching the second year of this newly implemented rule, students hope that the benefits soon become mutual.
(STEP) which is a subset of the Second Year Experience (SYE) program. According to the SYE website, STEP consists of several programs and opportunities designed specifically for second-year students. As the spring semester and my time living in the Alcala Vistas comes to a close, it’s time to think about how the second year live-on requirement affects residents and what my experience has been like. The SYE website advertises the opportunity to, “Spend your sophomore year living with your classmates in The Vistas or the San Buenaventura Apartments,” but some students were not able to live in these areas. Many second year students who received later registration times and dates were unable to choose rooms in The Vistas or San Buenaventura due to the large class size. Currently, sophomores also live in Manchester Village, the University Terrace Apartments, and San Antonio de Padua Missions Apartments. There are about 1,000 second year students, but according to the Residential Life website, only about 600 live in The Vistas, while the rest are in San Buen
Benigno said. “We were at Missions Crossroads at the time of registration, and a Residential Life employee made us aware of the UTAs when we found none of our preferred options were available. It is a long walk to other housing areas, the gym, and university sporting events. Parking is very limited.” Aside from the STEP programs presence in second year on campus housing, there is also the issue of noncontinuous living. Residents of The Vistas and San Buenaventura must vacate their apartments during all holidays or pay to remain in their rooms. On the other hand, Manchester Village, San Antonio de Padua, and the University Terrace Apartments are continuous, meaning that these residents may remain in their rooms during Thanksgiving, Christmas Break, Intersession, and Spring Break at no additional cost for those with a full academic year agreement. While select residents may remain in their rooms at no additional cost, the price to stay in the Vistas or San Buenaventura is high, especially considering that some students may not be
able to afford to return home during these breaks. Not only are students in these areas charged $32 a night for multiple occupancy, $40 a night for single occupancy, or $100 for the whole week. Based off of an email sent out before this year’s Spring Break, if the student does not submit a request before the deadline to register, they will be charged a $65 late fee to ensure their housing spot. As of now, it does not appear that any services or programming are offered during Spring Break aside from a lackluster Easter Brunch. The Palomar RA Desk in The Vistas is not open, and students must report to Missions Crossroads if they require assistance. Sophomore Emily Pitsch had to stay in her Vistas apartment over part of Spring Break when her vacation plans changed last minute. “During breaks we are basically evicted from our homes and forced to pay extra to live in our own rooms,” Pitsch said. “A lot of people don’t have the luxury of being able to drive or fly home and it really makes little sense spending money to ‘vacation’ in our own dorms.” Interestingly, the 20152016 Campus Housing and Dining Services Agreement, asks that any special requests for housing during vacation periods must be submitted in writing and approved by the Department of Residential Life. If the University does not make the appropriate space, it may require the students to move
Dining Services Agreement. This month the undergraduate population elected a new Associated Students President, TJ Hodges. His platform focused on addressing the high price of living on campus in terms of the second year requirement, noncompetitive pricing, and rigid meal plans. TJ’s cost comparison drew attention from undergraduate voters who supported his analysis. “Manchester costs $4435 per semester, $8870 overall for the academic year,” Hodges said. “I was given this information when I was on a tour of Manchester early this semester. Carmel is renting out rooms at various prices but for a two-bed with no special placement they offered $2560/ month, with utilities, etc. considered that comes to about $680 per person per month if you are living with four people. That’s $8160 for 12 months.” Considering the high turnout that AS elections saw this year, students expressed confidence in Associated Students’ ability and potential to work with Residential Life towards a mutually beneficial outcome. Residential Life policies are important to understand since so many students are now required to remain on campus for another year. If USD continues to benefit from the requirement of second-year students having to live on campus, it should be implemented in a way where students benefit as well. While the SYE may
Photo Courtesy of USD Res Life Page While the USD housing options are known for being nicer than the average college living options, it may not be enough to make up for the unfair costs and regulations.
to different resident halls. In this event, additional charges will be added to the cost. What do these fees fund? Why are they so high? Why can some second year students remain in their homes while others must vacate or pay to stay? The answers to these questions are unfortunately not in the Campus Housing and
be based on good intentions, the execution of the program should be questioned in terms of fairness, cost, and creation of a truly cohesive community. As this is the first year of the newly enforced rule, a few bumps in the road are to be expected, but it is time for these rough patches to be smoothed out for future residents.
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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BUSINESS Chatting with the news
Volume 53 Issue 22
BUSINESS
BUSINESS EDITOR DIEGO LUNA @diegotothemoon
Asst. BUSINESS EDITOR HENLEY DOHERTY @hensolo_
It makes cents to change the $20 bill Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the front side of the new $20 bill
DIEGO LUNA BUSINESS EDITOR @diegotothemoon
HENLEY DOHERTY Asst. BUSINESS EDITOR @hensolo_ There are lot of resources out there for you to access the news, and of course The USD Vista is one of them. But there are also some new apps available to download that can make it easier for you to catch up with the news on the go. With the new app Quartz, you don’t just read the news, you get to chat with it. This app provides you with news stories, and you can ask questions and choose from pre-set responses to send back. The app in turn will send you programmed responses as if you were texting someone. The responses pop up in bubbles just like a real text, Whatsapp, or Facebook message would. It even sometimes responds with GIFs and photos, so it doesn’t just feel like you’re reading the news stories; you’re actively engaging with them, with the ability to clarify what you may not understand about the story. All in all, it feels more like a real texting conversation than a scholarly news source. I think it’s pretty entertaining and innovative, and a fun way to stay updated with world issues. While I love the app, I do think that it’s still important to use journals and newspapers as your main news sources. Apps and services like these, such as the news emailing service theSkimm, provide you with the most important and popular headlining new stories, but they don’t give you all of the details like a full news article will. Instead, they simplify the stories so that you can understand the issues on a rather basic level. These are good resources to use when you want to learn the gist of a story, but I think it’s important to not lean on these sources too much to find out what’s going on in the world. With newspapers and publications like The USD Vista, you not only get coverage of both international and local new stories, but you’re also getting the opinions and reactions of your fellow students, and that’s just not something you’re going to get on a news app.
Harriet Tubman will be replacing former president Andrew Jackson on the front side of the $20 bill, which will bump Jackson to the back. After lengthy deliberations on the United States Senate floor, Secretary of the Treasury Jacob J. Lew announced this historic change. The New York Times has dubbed this change the most symbolic makeover of American currency in a century. Andrew Jackson was a lawyer and a landowner. He then became a national war hero after defeating the British in New Orleans during the War of 1812, and in 1828 Jackson was elected the seventh president of the United States. Andrew Jackson has been featured on the front side of the bill since 1928, with the White House featured on the reverse side. It might have been an ironic move to have Andrew Jackson as the face of the $20 bill for such a long time, since he fought the central bank in 1832. And that’s right where Andrew Jackson’s legacy with the banks picks up. In one statement Jackson expressed his views to a delegation of bankers discussing the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States. “You are a den of vipers and thieves,” Jackson said. “I intend to rout you out, and by the eternal God, I will rout you out.” Jackson’s opposition to the bank became almost an obsession for him and his agenda. This was followed by strong attacks against the bank in the press, Jackson vetoed the bank recharter bill until it finally expired in 1836. Harriet Tubman was an African-American abolitionist during the Civil War famously known for her outstanding efforts in guiding other slaves out of oppression using the Underground Railroad. Tubman, or any other female leader, have not previously been featured in any form of U.S. currency,. Harriet Tubman and Andrew Jackson both had different views on a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, the idea of human freedom. Tubman also served as a Union spy that strongly opposed the ownership of black slaves. Andrew Jackson, on
the other hand, had long been an advocate of what he called the Indian Removal. In 1830, he signed the Indian Removal Act, which later led to the infamous Trail of Tears. Junior Tom McCarthy agrees with this change in currency, but points out that the portrait the U.S. Treasury is choosing to portray Tubman looks morphed. “I’m fine with the idea of putting new people on our money,” McCarthy said. “It reflects that history is always being made and it’s good to change things up a little now and then. I’m just not a fan of how she looks on the bill, it kind of looks weird if you stare ahead from the photograph.” Similarly, there are students who also agree with this new change, but don’t
Today, many saw the decision as an attack on the historical contributions made by Andrew Jackson. Many supporters believe the change is as much a politically correct attempt to
Roosevelt, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Marian Anderson are rumored to be depicted on the back of the new $5 bill in the future. Although Tubman may be the first woman to be honored
“I’m fine with the idea of putting new people on our money. It reflects that history is always being made and it’s good to change things up a little now and then. I’m just not a fan of how she looks on the new bill,it kind of looks weird.” -Tom McCarthey get rid of Jackson’s renowned legacy as it is to celebrate Tubman’s accomplishments. President and CEO of the Andrew Jackson Foundation, Howard Kittell, does not support the new change. “Dismayed and
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U.S. paper currency. There has also been an upheaval in controversy that revolves around the idea of patriotism. USD identifies itself as a changemaking campus, and according to the Changemaker
Photo courtesy of Mike Licht/ Flickr CC Harriet Tubman’s portrait will be featured on the front side and Andrew Jackson will be bumped to the back.
necessarily attribute it to a change the U.S. needs to make. Junior Jared Eckenweiler states that his support for the change in currency roots from Jackson’s poor decisions as president of the United States and former general in the U.S. Army. “I think it’s a good move,” Eckenweiler said. “Jackson wouldn’t have wanted to be currency anyways, plus his record as president poorly reflected
disappointed would be two words we would use to describe the decision,” Kittell said. This is not the first time the Senate has chosen to change the faces
“Dismayed and disappointed would be two words we would used to describe the decision.” -Howard Kittel featured on the currency, and it will not be the last. In fact, there are talks
“I think it’s a good move. Jackson wouldn’t have wanted to be currency anyways, plus his record as president poorly reflected his decisions as a just man.” -Jared Eckenweiler his decisions as a just man.” However, there are still people in the U.S. that believe this change has created a tension between two heroes with different agendas. According to USA
Hub, USD aims to create an ecosystem that fosters compassion and to provide knowledge and capabilities for building a humane world. One would assume
being held at upper levels of government that hint that there will be more changes that will include other civil right leaders, males and females respectively. In fact, Eleanor
building a humane world would require an ecosystem with less judgement, less demagogues, and more compassion for diversity and inclusion. It has also been rumored that the production of the $20 bill will be alternated between the Harriet Tubman portrait and Andrew Jackson’s portrait. Simply put, Congress is still deciding if the Andrew Jackson version of the $20 bill should still be printed and circulated along with the Harriet Tubman version. Only time will tell if this change in currency will set precedents for future.
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Netflix stock goes down,raises prices HENLEY DOHERTY Asst. BUSINESS EDITOR @hensolo_
Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming platforms for students at the University of San Diego and colleges across the country. Not only is it a great way to relax and pass the time, but it’s become a trademark of the millennial generation. However, for those who have been using the service for over a year, the price of a standard Netflix subscription is expected to rise by 25 percent as early as next month. Netflix has slowly, but steadily, increased the price for a standard subscription. According to Business Insider, in 2014, the company raised the price for new subscribers by a dollar, from $7.99 to $8.99 per month, but existing users were not subjected to the price increase. However, now all subscribers will be required to pay $9.99 for their subscription, even if they are not new to the video-streaming service. The early adopters of Netflix, who have been used to paying $7.99, will now be faced with these raising prices. The price increase is in part a result of the company’s stock value that has been consistently dropping over time. According to Fortune
Magazine, this year Netflix experienced a 14 percent drop in stock share price over the week of April 1, and the stock price dropped 12 percent within a single day of that week. Market analysts suspect the drop was a result of an increase in the number of subscribers to other video streaming platforms such as Hulu and Amazon Prime’s video streaming service, Prime Video. A subscription with Amazon’s service costs users $8.99 a month, one dollar less than Netflix’s current standard subscription price. The stock prices of all of these video streaming services fluctuate a lot, based on varying levels of demand. Amazon Prime Video has proven to be Netflix’s main competitor in the video streaming platform market. Senior Ghazal Babai has a standard Netflix account and is accustomed to paying the original $7.99 per month. She shared her thoughts on the price increase she would be facing if she were to keep her account. “I think I will be cancelling my Netflix subscription; that’s annoying,” Babai said. “I wouldn’t want to pay for it anymore, because with Amazon Prime Video I would be getting more benefits than just movies and also I feel like Amazon has a better selection.
If the price of my subscription raises by 25 percent, I’m definitely cancelling.” Senior Claudio Trespalacios has a premium Netflix account, which provides users with ultra HD viewing and allows you to watch shows on four different devices at the same time, versus two devices that a standard accounts provides. Claudio currently pays $11.99 a month for his premium account. “The price change doesn’t bother me since I don’t have the standard account,” Trespalacios said. “I also use Amazon Prime, but I would still continue my subscription with Netflix even if they increased
Sport Chalet said it would continue to honor gift cards and loyalty rewards, but an internal memo mentioned that the cutoff date is April 29. However, there has been no mention of a closing date for all brick and mortar stores. Junior McKenna Ledesma discussed the unfortunate news and expressed her concern for all the people involved with Sport Chalet’s termination. “My dad’s company does the alarms, cameras, and card access for the entire company,” Ledesma said. “This is a super sad situation for everyone involved in this.” In 2014, the chain
employed 1,200 fulltime workers and 1,600 part-timers. The current number of their sales force has not been disclosed. All Sport Chalet stores will remain open for several more weeks. They are offering customers the opportunity to take advantage of sales. This is not the only sporting goods store to shut its doors this year. In March, Sports Authority filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. A chapter 11 debtor usually proposes a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time. Some marketing consultants claim that there
all of the prices by 25 percent, since Netflix is worth so much more than 25 percent of what I am currently paying. I love Netflix, Netflix is life.” Senior Maxine Velez also offered her opinion on how Netflix’s price increase would affect her. “I’m poor, I have a standard account,” Velez said. “But the new price doesn’t bother me honestly because I don’t pay for the service, my mom does, and even if I did pay the difference it is so insignificant it wouldn’t cause me to switch. Either way I’m planning on changing my login information so my best friend and my boyfriend
can
no longer use it.” Although Netflix’s increase in price for a standard account does not affect everyone. Raising the price for only those who have had a subscription over a year may gradually rise for all of the service’s users if the company continues to experience a decrease in stock value. Despite its popularity amongst Toreros, Netflix’s rising cost is something for students to keep in mind. The price of their subscription price will most likely change during our time at USD. Netflix will still probably contribute to our finals procrastination.
Photo Courtesy of Dennis S. Hurd/ Flickr CC Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming platforms amongst students at USD.
Sport Chalet closes doors indefinitely DIEGO LUNA BUSINESS EDITOR @diegotothemoon
After 57 years in business, the sporting goods franchise Sport Chalet has stopped online sales and will soon be closing all stores. At their peak, Sport Chalet had more than 50 locations in Southern and Northern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Currently, the Sport Chalet chain still has all 47 stores open but has completely stopped the e-commerce segment of their operations. 40 of those stores are in California, mainly in the Southern region. Three of these are located in San Diego. The closest locations to USD are in Mission Valley and Point Loma. Sport Chalet has struggled financially for years. In 2007 Sport Chalet had more than $52 million in debt. Sport Chalet was purchased in 2014 by a Connecticut company named Vestis Retail Group for $17 million. Vestis Retail Group filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, and they are currently liquidating their stores.
are too many places to buy running shoes, baseball gloves, or tennis racquets. Currently, Big 5, Footlocker, Finish Line, and Dick’s Sporting Goods have the majority of the market share, narrowing down the possibilities for smaller players in the industry. In addition, showrooming may be a contributing factor. Showrooming, a marketing term, is used in consumer behavior to refer to consumers who shop to obtain their product information and then purchase the chosen project online at a lower price. Junior Max Cardinale was a Sport Chalet customer and discussed how he
Photo Courtesy of Sport Chalet website Sport Chalet will soon be closing all 47 stores, leaving the market with an estimated $50 million in debt.
has always noticed little nuances that might have led to their financial problems. “Wow, that really sucks,” Cardinale said. “I loved Sport Chalet but I feel like they always had financial problems. Sport Chalet had such huge locations, I wondered how they would pay for rent.” Retail consultants argue that this is one of the primary reasons sporting stores tend to close. Not many people choose to go to big box retailers when they can go to Amazon or eBay and buy what they need without paying an enormous markup. Junior Daniel Badaracco did not even know Sport Chalet existed. “The only time I’ve heard about Sport Chalet is from reading a bumper sticker,” Badaracco said. “It makes sense they would close.” It could be that Sport Chalet’s inability to dominate other geographic segments caused them to limit their scope of the market. The sporting goods chain is a place many USD students may have grown up with and visited all their lives. However, they may now have to resort to other sporting good stores in San Diego.
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SPORTS EDITOR MATTHEW ROBERSON @mroberson22
Niecee Nelson hired by IPFW
Former assistant coach at USD leaves for her first head coaching job
MATTHEW ROBERSON Sports Editor Talk to anyone who follows the National Hockey League — either casually or as a devoted fan who watches every game — and they will surely tell you how special the Stanley Cup Playoffs are. Unlike the other major sports, aspects of the team like regular season records and home ice advantage are largely unimportant. While the NBA playoffs are great in their own right, it often takes a round or two for the action to really start heating up. In the first round of the NBA playoffs, many of the storylines for the underdogs center around questions like “Can they win just one game?” or “How will getting this playoff experience help the team in the future?” Rarely do we hear about the seven or eight seeds in the NBA having a legitimate chance to advance. Hockey has no such problems. Barring a truly dominant team at the top of the standings, the lower seeds typically have an excellent chance to pull the upset and even make a deep run. As of Tuesday night, this year the lower seeded San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders have already upset their higher seeded opponents. In 2012, the Los Angeles Kings’ opponents in the final were the New Jersey Devils, who were a mere sixth-seed. The idea of an eight meeting a six in the NBA Finals seems so ridiculous that if it were the plot to a fictional movie, many fans would say that it was too unrealistic. Of course, hockey still has a ways to go to match basketball in terms of popularity in this country. Given the simplicity of basketball, it is much easier for America’s youth to gravitate toward the sport. Hockey demands pounds of padding, helmets, sticks, pucks, nets, goals, etc. For those who did not grow up playing hockey, especially most of us on the West Coast, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are the time to experience the pure adrenaline and excitement that make hockey unmatched. Sit down and watch the last two minutes of a one-goal playoff hockey game, and I can almost guarantee that you’ll be asking for more. Given the nature of the NHL, that more could include a handful of six, seven, and eight seeds.
Photo Courtesy of USD Toreros Niecee Nelson was hired by the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons after working as an assistant coach at USD since 2005.
MATTHEW ROBERSON Sports Editor @mroberson22 The world of coaching can cover many different cities and regions. Unlike players, who choose to attend a certain school and are given a specific amount of eligibility, coaches have carved out a career that can take them to any number of locations. This is certainly the case for Niecee Nelson, who was an assistant coach for the University of San Diego women’s basketball team for the past 11 seasons before recently being hired as the head coach of the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Mastodons. Nelson’s coaching journey has bounced her around several different locations. She landed her first job in 2002 as a graduate assistant for the University of Wyoming, where she received a Master of Science degree in kinesiology. After spending two seasons in Wyoming, the well-traveled Nelson made the move to Fort Wayne and got a job as an assistant coach at IPFW, the school that has now provided her first head coaching gig. Her first stint at IPFW was short lived, as Nelson bolted for San Diego after just one year with the Mastodons. Nelson is looking to bring many of the lessons she’s learned at USD to Fort Wayne, starting mainly with a commitment to academics and
building futures for her players. “I think a big philosophy that I’ve taken in my coaching career is that building those relationships with the student athletes and caring about them more in their academics and preparing them for their future,” Nelson said. “That’s how you get them to buy in, and trust you, and build trusting relationships. They play for you and work hard for you that way.” Given the recent fortunes of the IPFW program, Nelson appears to have her work cut out for her. The Mastodons went 7-23 in the 2015-16 season and managed only three conference wins in the Summit League, a mid-major Division I conference that has been dominated by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in recent years. IPFW will also lose its leading scorer from last season to graduation. Despite the uphill battle that lies ahead, Nelson has high hopes for the squad she is taking over. When asked about her fondest memories as a Torero assistant, Nelson
complimented the people that she worked with. “It’s the people that I got to work with, and the players that I got to coach, it’s all the relationships that I built over those 11 years that are memories that I’ll take with me,” Nelson said. “It was probably to date one of the best places to work. The players that we brought in and had there just were absolutely amazing people.” During her 11 years at Alcala Park, one of Nelson’s primary responsibilities was developing the team’s backcourt players. As USD’s offensive coordinator, her efforts led to huge success for many Torero guards. Nelson was instrumental to the careers of guards Dominique Conners, the program’s all-time leading scorer, and Amanda Rego, the only women’s basketball player in school history to win WCC Player of the Year. Off the court, Nelson’s work at USD included being the academic coordinator and the person in charge of ordering equipment. In addition, she
was part of the recruiting process alongside head coach Cindy Fisher and created individual workouts for several of the players. Recruiting at IPFW will not be a new job for Nelson, as she was promoted to recruiting director within months of arriving at the USD campus in 2004. In her 11 years with the Toreros, Nelson’s teams posted a collective 222-124 record and advanced to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament in each of the last five seasons. She will be the 14th head coach in the 40 year history of the IPFW program. Back in her own college days, Nelson was a basketball player at Concordia University in Portland, OR. She served as a captain twice and was also twice named to the allconference team. If she is able to use her own success as a player and assistant coach as a way to teach the current Mastodon players, we could see IPFW make a turnaround similar to the one that USD’s women’s team made upon Nelson’s arrival 11 years ago.
NIECEE NELSON ACCOMPLISHMENTS Record at USD: 222-124 Conference Record: 105-69 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1 (2008) NIT Appearances: 6
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Which draft pick will give SD a charge? KELLEN COELHO Contributor
The first round of the NFL draft is scheduled for this Thursday, April 28 and every NFL fan is holding their breath. Those Toreros who faithfully follow football will anxiously wait for their favorite team to choose an impact starter from the hordes of college players clambering to finally be paid for their efforts. How a given team fairs in the draft is perhaps the most telling indication of the current status of the franchise. From the businesslike, clandestine operations of the New England Patriots to the teeth-grinding void of sadness that is the Cleveland Browns, the NFL offseason is now a buzz of activity. Each general manager and head coach painstakingly examines grainy game film looking for players that fit their system, dreading the consequences should they select a draft bust. Somewhere within the spectrum of the Browns and the Patriots is our own local team, the San Diego Chargers. While still sporting the leadership of an elite quarterback in the aging Phillip Rivers, the Chargers have languished in the limbo of mediocrity since the star power of LaDainian Tomlinson left Southern California in 2010. Hamstrung by a below average defense, the Chargers’ playoff hopes have been dashed time and time again as they are smothered by a division that includes the reigning Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos, the surging Oakland Raiders, and the defensive juggernaut Kansas City Chiefs. One of the most exciting aspects
Photo Courtesy of Marques Stewart/Flickr CC The draft has transformed from a simple selection process into a full blown television event covering multiple days on ESPN and NFL Network.
of the NFL draft is its unpredictability. A player may fall for one reason or another, teams may trade up or down haphazardly and shake up the entire draft, or a relatively unknown player will be selected higher than projected. In order to account for these discrepancies, I won’t simply outline who the Chargers should select with each of their eight picks. They may end up with more or less depending on what general manager Tom Telesco decides to do with his draft capital. Instead, I’ll simply highlight one
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player in each round (1-7) who the Chargers should strongly consider and would also conceivably be available at the time they pick in each round. I did a little research on the dynamics of the Chargers’ roster and I chose players that I feel would have a tangible impact on the fortunes of our beloved local franchise. Again, the draft is much more of an art than a science and smarter men than I have failed miserably in player evaluation. My opinion may differ from other draft experts. There will be more
than one prospect in each round that would likely be a fit for the Chargers. I’m going to give it my best shot. Who knows? Maybe Tom Telesco will pick up a copy of The USD Vista and heed my sage advice. The writers on the NFL’s website do a very nice job analyzing the draft needs of each team so I’m also going to include their take on the Chargers’ needs to outline the reasoning for each of my own selections.
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Mock Draft: forecasting what the Chargers might do
DRAFT continued from Page 15 KELLEN COELHO CONTRIBUTOR
Analysis of Needs: The Chargers have needs along the offensive and defensive lines that deserve draft attention this year. For years it was just Antonio Gates, maybe Vincent Jackson and then a slew of guys catching passes from Philip Rivers. Gates doesn’t have much left and Ladarius Green bolted via free agency. Finding another threat at the tight end spot would make sense. Safety Eric Weddle departed, but the Chargers added Dwight Lowery. Is that enough? They could still look to add competition at the other safety spot. Needs: Defensive Line, Offensive Line, Safety, Tight End
Round 1
Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State The widespread media consensus is that the Chargers will take tackle Laremy Tunsil in order to alleviate their pass protection woes and help unlock Melvin Gordon’s potential in their
offense. However, from my viewpoint, the Chargers have a much greater area of need in their interior line as opposed to their tackles, where they have recently extended veterans in left tackle King Dunlap and right tackle Joe Barksdale. Jalen Ramsey fills a need by taking departed AllPro safety Eric Weddle’s spot in the centerfield of the defense. Ramsey is listed as a cornerback, but played safety during his sophomore year for the Florida State University Seminoles’ national championship team where he was a special, tone-setting force. The Chargers’ defensive backfield desperately needs the swagger and confidence that permeates Ramsey’s game, regardless of what position he plays.
Round 2
Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss Robert Nkemdiche arrived at Ole Miss as the No. 1 high school recruit regardless of position, according to most scouting agencies. What did he do to justify all that hype? Well, as statistics go, not too much. Nkemdiche notched seven sacks and 19 tackles for loss in three years since becoming a starter during his freshman season. So why is
he getting buzz as a potential first round pick? The guy is an absolute freak of nature for the position. When you watch how explosive Nkemdiche’s getoff is, you think he’s a linebacker playing defensive line, even at nearly 300 pounds. So why is he available in the second round? Teams have major concerns regarding his commitment to football, especially after being arrested after jumping out of the fourth story of a building attempting to avoid marijuana charges. This is purely a projection pick. If Nkemdiche plays up to his potential, the Chargers have an All-Pro caliber defensive end in their 3-4 Defense.
Round 3
you of Nick Hardwick.
Round 4
Round 6
Deion Jones, OLB, LSU
D.J. Reader, NT, Clemson
The Chargers have one constant in their interior linebacking corps. Every single player is a hard nosed two-down run stopper who is somewhat of a liability against the pass and may or may not have an invisible girlfriend (Mant’i Teo). Deion Jones adds an athletic, rangy presence to the Chargers linebacking group. He’s tough enough to stop the run and can be trusted to guard the middle zone on passing downs.
Round 5
Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama The Chargers haven’t had a true leader at center since Nick Hardwick announced his retirement in Feb. 2015, and their offensive line has suffered for it. Ryan Kelly is the intelligent, unquestioned leader of the star studded machine that is Alabama’s offensive line. He’s the kind of guy that can walk into a pro locker room and command respect based off his toughness and willingness to scrap heads up with opposing nose tackles. Almost reminds
With former undrafted free agent Ryan Carrethers currently holding the starting position in the middle of the defensive line, the Chargers have room for improvement. In an exceptionally deep defensive line draft, it’s likely that a guy like D.J. Reader will fall through the cracks. This would be the Chargers’ gain as they add a potential starter to push Carrethers.
Round 7
Tyler Higbee, TE, West. Kentucky This is the part of the draft where teams oftentimes make selections based off upside. Tyler Higbee is not supposed to be in this part of the draft, but may very well fall this far because of pending assault charges. Higbee is a former wide receiver who is explosive with the ball in his hands and is an improving blocker. He’s worth the risk to a tight end needy team.
Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor Earlier this year, the intimidating Oakman became a Twitter meme sensation when he trotted out to the coin flip without the lower half of his jersey. He certainly cuts an imposing figure at 6’8’’ and 287 lbs, but can76251 he play pro football? That’s for the San Diego defensive line coach to figure out as he is likely to slip to the later rounds because of some recent legal troubles.
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