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Chefs get chopped at first-ever cooking contest With stakes high to make the premier meal, there was no margarine for error By Jackson Somes
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Network styled cooking competition during dead hours at the SLP Plaza Mayor . Two student chefs made up each of the eight teams that competed in the clash for culinary prowess. Each team represented a student group or organization from every corner of campus, including the fraternities Phi Kappa Theta and Beta Theta Pi, Residential Life, Athletics/College of Arts and Sciences, SOAR club, Be Blue Go Green/Outdoor Adventures, History Club and Medical Brigades. The competition was broken down into two rounds with half of round. The rules for the competition followed from the Food Network series “Chopped.” Each round featured three mystery ingredients that the teams had to incorporate into their dish. After 20 minutes of preparation time, the dishes faced the scrutiny of a panel of judges. The judges were comprised of a line-up of chefs from USD’s dining services as well as chefs from the local community. forever immortalized on the USD campus by naming a featured dish at La Paloma after the winning chefs. The mystery ingredients for the water and brussel sprouts. Once the 20 minutes of preparation were over and all the cooking utensils put down, the contestants presented each dish to the judges. After the judges had inspected, tasted and deliberated over each dish, they announced one winner and chopped four teams. History Club, Residential Life, SOAR club and Beta Theta Pi did not make it to the second
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Students used many different ingredients along with a few secret ones in each round of USD’s first ever Chopped cooking competition. Secret ingredients included coconut water, whole grain gold fish and sea salted seaweed. Chefs were only made aware of these ingredients moments before they began cooking.
round. The judges announced junior Jeff Lefko and senior Vinson Vong of team Phi Kappa Theta as the winners With half of the teams chopped from competition, the second round began. The mystery ingredients introduced for this round were brown and sea salted seaweed. Prizes now
included a dinner for two at La Gran Terraza, a cooking utensil kit, gift cards and the highly sought after title of 2014 USD Chopped Champion. The winning dish would also be featured at the SLP dining. Once again, contestants whipped up dishes and presented them to the judges. During the judging portion the Be
USD inaugurates new, permanent Madrid Center By Katie Lange
standing relationship that the school has with Madrid has been its reason to become a permanent part of the city.
One of the main initiatives proposed by President Mary E. Lyons earlier this year was to expand the overall global footprint of USD. As a result of this program, USD has opened a new “Madrid Center” located in the heart of Madrid, Spain to expand on an international level and become a permanent part of its largest study abroad destination. This center is a big change from last year’s program, which had a location about 40 minutes outside of Madrid in a town called Pozuelo. Junior Sarah Walbridge studied in Madrid last fall and felt that the travel distance was a factor in her experience. “My only complaint from my time abroad was how far away the school was and having to deal with the commute everyday,” Walbridge said. This change of location was something that made junior Samantha Shenk choose Madrid to study abroad next semester. “I’m happy that they changed the location because I feel like I will really get to experience the culture by being able to study in the city every day,” Shenk said. In fall of 2013, 87 students studied in Madrid, as compared with 60 at Semester at Sea and 37 in Florence. The 10,000 square-foot center is home to four classrooms where students will take all of their classes in English. With the opening of the center, the program will now be able to accommodate up to 200 students each term. The continued success of the program in years past and the long-
near Retiro Park and the Prado Museum. Students will have the opportunity to take an art class while studying at the museum, which contains some of the most famous art in the world.
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On Monday, March 17, the International Center hosted a reception to celebrate this new achievement and to announce the winners of the Madrid abroad in the fall of 2014. The director of international See MADRID, Page 3
Blue Go Green/Outdoor Adventures team, who had opted to create vegan dishes for competition, noted that they refused to include the mystery an act of protest because the ingredient was not vegan. Spectators agreed with the protest and applauded their decision. With the conclusion of the
By Jackson Somes
ASST. NEWS EDITOR With all of the ballots counted, Dominic Pera has been elected president of Associated Students. He was elected in a special election on March 21, after issues with the online election platform invalidated the results from March 6. Pera described his reaction to the results as a mix between excitement and anticipation. “Being chosen by the students is a huge, huge honor for me. I’m very humbled by it and very excited for what is to come,” Pera said. Pera outlined two of his major goals as AS President. His primary goal is to work to achieve a stronger sense of community. “I want to connect all of the microcommunities at USD to create one stronger community that has greater school pride and spirit,” Pera said. “So when you are walking around campus you are just so excited to be a part of USD.” As an example of the microcommunities that exist at USD, Pera pointed to student sentiment in regard to their Greek organizations. “Students have a ton of pride in their Greek organizations,” Pera said. “I want to make a greater sense of overall USD pride and I want to connect the organizations to each other more.” An additional small measure Pera wants to see develop in order to create a greater sense of community is to
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The statue of Alfonse XII overlooks Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain. The new Madrid Center will be conveniently located near Retiro Park and the center of the city.
Error in AS election An error in the online election system for AS president invalidated the results, making AS call for a special PAGE 2 election
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of campus. “I think we can make it sustainable and I think that program will make students more aware of where things are on campus, who people are on campus, and what is actually going on,”
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second round, all that was left was the declaration of a winning team. The judges, once again, proclaimed the Phi Kappa Theta team of Jeff Lefko and Vincent Vong to be the winners of round two and the 2014 USD Chopped Champions. Lefko described the need to be
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Pera said. The second principal initiative Pera wants to implement is larger professional development programs. Pera hopes to create these programs for each major with the goal of aiding students build resumes, develop interview skills and students are interested in. Several students are hopeful and optimistic about Pera’s victory. Junior Will Ewart said he is excited about Pera’s election because he feels Pera will listen to input and opinions from the student body. “I think Dom will be a great president because of his approachability. Students will be able to bring their ideas and suggestions to him and know he’ll take them to heart” Ewart said. Junior Phil Heilman is excited to see Pera work at growing the sense of community at USD. “I’m close friends with Dom and I know how much he cares about the USD community. He’s always atmosphere on campus through his involvement in various organizations,” Heilman said. Not all students were pleased with was a strong supporter of Pera’s opponent, Sukhpreet Bains. Despite about next year. “Sukhpreet is one of the strongest people I know. She ran an incredible campaign, but the most important thing at the end of the day is that her Torero spirit will always be one of the most dedicated students throughout the next year here at USD.” The election was a humbling experience for Pera, but now he looks forward to the future. “I promise I won’t let you down and I can’t wait to see what’s to come,” he said.
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NEWS In context
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Get chopped: USD hosts cooking contest CHOPPED, continued from Front Page
By Matt Hose
NEWS EDITOR Imagine I hand you an old diary
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Junior Janiq Meneze of the Medical Brigades team focuses on the presentation of her first dish at USD’s Chopped cooking challenge in front of the Student Life Pavilion.
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Left: A student chops pineapple to add a special kick to his dish. Right: Sophomore Brandon Clayton and senior Michael Cannan whip up some eggs for the Beta Theta Pi team.
Error in elections brings false results A mistake in the online elections led to the polls being closed early; further miscommunication led to a mistaken victory By Matt Hose
NEWS EDITOR
“I’ve heard rumblings that it was a portal [error], or it was a server [error]. It was not at all; it was a simple mistake which was admitted the moment it came to our attention.”
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PUBLIC SAFETY WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD alcohol/drugs theft Feb. 27 Location: San Luis Obispo Hall At 10 P.M. Resident Assistants cited one student for a Liquor Law Violation.
Feb. 27 Location: San Rafael Hall At 8 P.M. Resident Assistants cited one student for a Liquor Law Violation.
March 7 Location: mission crossroads
Feb. 25 Location: San Buenaventura
At 10:16 P.M. Public Safety observed a student holding a beer can. Upon investigation, one student was cited for minor in possession of an alcoholic beverage.
At 5:06 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of a theft. Upon investigation, unknown suspect(s) stole a student’s pair of glasses and case between Feb. 5th at approximately 8:30 A.M. and Feb. 7th at approximately 8 P.M.
March 7 Location: San Luis Obispo Hall
Feb. 26 Location: UNIVERSITY TERRACE APARTMENTS
At 12:30 A.M. Resident Assistants cited two students for Liquor Law Violations.
Feb. 28 Location: Founders Hall At 10:50 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, one student was determined to be unable to care for herself and she was transported to the Detox.
March 8 Location: Alcala Vistas W Lot At 3 A.M. Public Safety observed a male sleeping on the curb. Upon investigation, one student was determined to be intoxicated but able to care for himself, and he was released to his residence.
Feb. 28 Location: Founders Hall
At 1:26 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of a theft. Upon investigation, unknown suspect(s) stole a student’s passport and visa on Feb. 22nd between 8 A.M. and 3 P.M. Feb. 28 Location: Alcala Vistas N Lot At 11:35 A.M. Public Safety responded to a report of a theft. Upon investigation, unknown suspect(s) stole a student’s backpack containing various personal items from his vehicle between Feb. 27th at approximately 9 P.M. and Feb. 28th at approximately 3 A.M. March 5 Location: STUDENT LIFE PAVILION
At 9:04 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, one student was determined to be unable to care for herself and she was transported to the hospital.
At 4:40 P.M. Public Safety responded to a report of a theft. Upon investigation, an employee witnessed three unknown suspects stealing chairs on March 4th between 11 A.M. and 11:30 A.M.
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MADRID, continued from Front Page the ceremony and made a few remarks about the new center. She then turned the microphone over to the associate of USD for their support during this process. “With the opening of a permanent intersession programs working with alumnae at a fabulous location in the
to some of the many students planning on studying abroad next fall.
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The new Madrid Center will be able to accomodate four classrooms and will allow the Madrid study abroad program to take in up to 200 students.
the homestay program adds to the experience for students. “Based on a survey that students
Snoke. I will be able to use that money to travel Snoke said. In addition to the opening of the continued success of the homestay program as another reason to be excited about the program’s expansion.
possible family where they receive breakfast and dinner each day and are able to be directly immersed into the Spanish culture and learn the language The program will also continue to offer offer a Travel Seminar during
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of classes has remained very enticing to students who plan to go abroad but their majors. The opening of the Madrid Center is just the beginning for the International Department of USD as they plan to continue to expand the global footprint of the school while creating a permanent place for students in Madrid.
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OPINION Millennials
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Internet connection disconnects students By Sara Butler
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The Internet has become a college student essential, right along with textbooks and Red Bull. USD students use it for almost everything inside and outside the classroom. USD’s unreliable Internet connection is disadvantaging on-
By Kendall Tich
OPINION EDITOR As Millennials, members of the generation comprised of those born after 1980, we have been called many entitled, lazy, etc. I’d argue that many of us do appear lazy and less motivated than previous generations because of the entitled upbringings that many of us were fortunate enough to have had; however, that does not mean we are not action-oriented. generation to look at problems in our world and actually attempt to do something about them. We are more curious, and therefore more informed about the world around us than previous generations. Because of this we are interested in politics, the economy, foreign affairs and domestic policy. We seek to understand the systems that operate our country and we strive to learn more about the decisions made by our government. I believe our concerns for the economy stem from the fact that we grew up, for the most part, in more prosperous times than the generations before us. There were high expectations for our generation because of the way we were raised, and now that those expectations are no longer a guaranteed reality due to the current economic situation, we are being forced to lean mindset. However, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center, our generation is the most liberal of any of the past four generations. So there seems to be a discrepancy in the conservative nature of our generation’s nature of its social perspectives. This, however, should come as no surprise, especially at a school like USD, which is in an area of the U.S. that does tend to be more socially liberal, yet many of our upbringings taught us
Internet connection may end up failing us, both socially and academically. Many students and staff members have experienced this Internet I’ve had issues with the Internet connection,” sophomore Alexa Argumedo said. “There are places in my Alcala Vista apartment where there is no connection. On many occasions I’ve had an assignment due on Blackboard and the Internet is down. sooner than later.” Junior Celena Olivar has experienced similar problems with USD Internet in her on-campus dorm room. “I have problems with the USD Internet connection, especially when I am trying to Skype,” Olivar said. “I am constantly losing connection in my dorm room.” In addition to issues with Internet connection in on-campus housing, students have voiced their concerns with their Internet connection throughout main campus. “I have a really hard time getting on the Internet when I’m in Shiley Center,” sophomore Allison DeHart said. “Since I’m a science major, I spend the majority of my time there. between classes without access to the Internet.” While many students have complained to their peers and professors about the Internet connection, Chris Wessells, Vice
reports that few people have voiced their concerns about the problem to the Information Technology Services Help Desk. According to an article from Social Media Today, “it’s no surprise that today’s college students are some of the biggest Internet users. Look around any campus and you’ll see college students connecting all over the place.” Our generation is reliant on the Internet for all things academic. USD students use the Internet for almost everything, including papers, projects and presentations. We use it to research information, study for exams and keep in contact with group members. Without this resource, many of us would feel lost in our studies. Further, the Internet is used as a social tool to provide a sense of identity and community for USD students. The time spent on social media websites is used to connect students on campus and foster their creativity through these outlets. This social connection shouldn’t be interrupted by a poor Internet connection. Issues with the Internet have become a common conversation among students and professors in many classrooms on campus, which I classes. One example comes from inside Serra Hall 212, Professor Erik Fritsvold’s Criminology class. The Thuze textbook comes in an userfriendly electronic version, which most students have opted to use exclusively. Many of these students have complained about the slow loading time of the online reading. Fritsvold talked to Thuze tech support about the slow loading issue, as well as ITS about other technological issues related to the book. The only advice he could offer his students was going off-campus to a Starbucks to do the course reading. USD students should not have to be forced off-campus for their studies. Students may not have any way to get off campus, which discriminates
against those without transportation. PC World’s Lincoln Spector suggests an ethernet cable, but this is not the right answer. While it makes the Internet more reliable, college students are on the go and cannot be constrained. This generation of USD students are everywhere, moving from Aroma’s Cafe to Copley Library. Students cannot be required to carry around bulky cables in their backpacks. Even if they did, ethernet ports are not readily available for students to plug into around campus. The USD server seems less requests for the Internet access throughout campus, which is much higher than any previous year in USD’s history. However, Wessells says there has been an increase in demand for Internet resources because of “the overall growth in maximum internet usage semester by semester.” According to Wessells, ITS is preparing for USD’s next generation of Wi-Fi at USD, with a price tag of about $4.25 million. ITS has put in an equipment request for new Firewalls, antennas and switches to improve the system. The equipment request review for the budget is May 2014, and administration should make a decision by the end of June. Wessells assures that steps are being taken for future Internet improvement, but claims that few complaints about the current problems have been made to ITS. “I’ve check[ed] with the ITS Help that have been reported this semester about Wi-Fi, so I would like to ensure [that] students know how to report any issues,” Wessells said. Since this service is not as visible to the public, it may be easier to neglect or ignore the problem. When prospective students and parents visit the campus, they see the external picture, such as the buildings and landscape. Rarely do they open up their computers and test the Internet connection.
While current students and professors may interact with the problematic Internet, the problem is easy to put in the back of our minds when we are not sitting in front of a computer screen. While this lack of visibility may explain the delay in a complete update of the system, it does not explain why students are not speaking up about this problem. Many students are complaining to their peers and professors, but few people have gone directly to the source. If we keep silent about the things that affect us, these issues will continue unresolved. Internet is a fundamental requirement of every college. We cannot waste any more of our valuable time worrying about our Internet connection. As USD students, we have the right to reliable and fast Internet in order to be successful students. USD students need to be proactive about the problems they face at our university, including the oncampus Internet connection. Once administration hears our voices, they will be prompted to swiftly solve these issues and approve the ITS equipment requests. “I want the students to have excellent technology experience at this university,” Wessells said. “Beyond the infrastructure and the Internet and the Wi-Fi, if there are any other problems that students have we need to know about them. Communication from the students to the help desk is critical, otherwise we can’t address their problems. We are very responsive if we know something’s wrong.” While Wessells words seem promising, I remain unconvinced about the state of our Internet connection at USD. We need to encourage one another to report any Internet issues we experience to ITS in order to see an improvement. Once students break the silence and speak up about this issue, we will be able to know who is partially responsible for our academic and social disconnect so that we are able to move forward with future solutions.
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Fini is a fun game that asks you to guess missing words from your friends’ tweets. It pulls in your Twitter newsfeed and uses random tweets from your friends, erases a word and allows you to guess the missing word. You then get to see the real tweet to see if you guessed correctly. Once you connect with friends on the app, these users can play with you and guess missing words in your own tweets as well.
Dealspotting allows you to search for deals in your area. It automatically looks up your location and searches for nearby stores or restaurants that are having deals within a certain mile radius of your current location. You can also search the application to look for specific deals that you are interested in. Share your finds with others by connecting with friends or people in your area and see what deals they have found.
This application allows you to turn your photos from Instagram, Facebook or your camera roll into postcards. You simply upload the photo, add a message on the postcard and click create. Then, for a small cost, you can send your Postagram to anyone, either virtually or through the mail. You can also track the status of your postcard and see when it arrives to the person you sent it to.
So what does this mean for the conservatives and social liberals? Well, for one, it will certainly affect the next presidential election just as it did the past election in 2012. Pew Research Center found that half of the Millennial generation considers themselves Independents, while 27 percent identify as Democrats and 17 percent identify as Republicans. This should also come as no surprise, as college students typically tend to lean toward the Democratic Party. However, what worries many politicians and candidates is the fact that 27 percent of our generation is choosing to identify as Independent, due in part to the fact that they favor the economic initiatives of the Republican Party but the social initiatives of the Democratic Party. This makes the future of reliable voters for either party uncertain, as Millennials tend to lean different directions depending on the current economic situation as well as the current social issues being discussed in any election. The indecision that many people in our generation face in choosing a political party of a candidate in an election will certainly affect the future of our generation as well as our country as a whole. The 2016 Presidential Election will determine the economic and social futures for many of us who will be fresh graduates of USD and entering the workforce. While we have been called lazy, still well informed. That is perhaps why many Millennials are torn between political parties: we know enough about each of them to sway toward or away from each of them for different reasons. conservatives and social liberals and because of that, we are going to have the ability to positively change a lot of the current issues affecting our country and our world. So, call us lazy, entitled and unmotivated, but the fact that we are well informed and concerned with politics and political decisions will lead us to becoming the most successful generation yet.
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Students’ petitions for a safe ride program to and from Mission Beach on the weekends has been perpetually denied, which in my opinion, puts the question of safety into the minds of students at USD. However, this criticism stems from ignorance, as the school already has a safe ride program in effect: the college cab system, designed to keep students safe when a night out does not go as planned. Students who are seemingly unaware of the college cab program showed huge support for the Facebook campaign earlier in the year. This campaign proposed the solution of a school provided “Mission Beach bus” to safely transport students to and from events happening on Mission Beach during the weekend. According to the MADD website, almost every 90 seconds someone is injured in a drunk driving incident, making it obvious why students would be in support of a proposal like this. However, we must also understand why the school was unable to take actions to make it a reality. It is clearly outlined in the student conduct guidelines that underage drinking is not condoned by the school in any way. By providing this type of program, not only would the school be liable for students choosing to party, but also it would imply the school’s acceptance of widespread underage drinking. Despite the school being unable to move forward with a “beach bus,” Associated Students did recognize the need to implement a safe ride program, and thus the college cab program was created. Unfortunately, many students seem to have forgotten about the service, and indeed some are completely oblivious of its existence. The program can be used up to three times a semester, and is designed to provide students with a safe ride when in an unexpected situation, according to the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion (CHWP). The service charges a
website, or by stopping into the center, located in the UCs. The CHWP designed the program with the idea of having an alternative in case previous arrangements fall through or you do not have a reliable source to take you home. Whether it be a sketchy date or too much to drink, the college cab service is at the disposal of any USD student who asks for it, simply by calling Public Safety, which will arrange for your ride. After presenting your student I.D. the cab operates normally, except instead of paying the usual rate, The Center for Health and Wellness Promotion is supportive of the program in that it coincides with the health and safety of students. “We always want students making responsible, smart choices, and we want to provide the tools and resources for them to do that,” Jessica Critchlow said. Our university’s initiative on this program makes it obvious the school does understand that people choose to live stereotypical college lives,and may potentially be in a situation where they are unable to drive and do not have a ride. It happens occasionally to everyone, and the college cab service aims to be a remedy to this kind of situation. Although there is still a small fee associated with the service, it is a lot more affordable than using a normal cab company, and from it’s founding it has been incredible successfully in making sure students get home safely. As adults we must acknowledge that it is time to take responsibility for ourselves. Whether it be arranging a way to get home prior to going out, or using the college cab service, there is no excuse for drinking and driving. It is not the school or public safety’s responsibility to provide a safe ride for us; we must actively seek to think ahead on our own accord. Despite the need to be accountable for our own actions, the school does understand things happen, and that’s where college cab comes into play. There is no need to condemn the University for not taking initiative on the “Mission Beach bus” campaign, but rather we should spread awareness of this
cab service. Additionally, the ride is expected know that there is always a way to avoid drinking information can be found at on the CHWP and driving.
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FEATURE Why USD?
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Students “come together” to support CASA By Gabrielle Perez CONTRIBUTOR
By Brittany Carava FEATURE EDITOR
It’s nearly the end of March and that means basketball tournaments, midterms and college decisions. About three years ago exactly, I found out that I was accepted to USD with a scholarship. With the excitement that letter brought and the amount of screaming, jumping down my face, I should have known it was going to be the place for me. But, it I truly wanted to go to spend my next four years. I visited many other universities in southern California and liked a lot of them. I loved UC Santa Barbara for the beautiful location and the small town charm. I loved UC Irvine for it’s amazing science program and pristine campus. I loved Pepperdine for the and small campus size. I loved Loyola Marymount for it’s small campus size and proximity to home. There was just something about USD that I couldn’t wanting more. I visited the school probably three and each time I discovered something new that I liked about it. It may have been the beauty of the Immaculata, the on-campus housing, or just the fact that everyone just looked so happy to be here. When it came down to decision time, I was stuck between UC Irvine and USD. I went to admitted students’ day at each university and came away with great experiences from both places. However, it was my day spent at USD following a student around for the day that truly made my decision for me. I attended a couple classes, went to the SLP for lunch and had another more in depth walking tour of USD. After this experience, I couldn’t see myself going anywhere else. However, being the practical person that I am, I wanted to seek out my options at UC Irvine and see what their campus was like from a student perspective as opposed to just a general tour. I realized that the big campus made me feel anonymous, small and overwhelmed. I and last name or a familiar face. be a stretch for my family, but I wanted to spend my next four years here more than anything. I came up with the perfect argument to convince my Dad that it was the place for me. After hearing what I had to say, he agreed to let me attend USD. I broke out in even more tears than when I had received my acceptance letter. Since that moment, so much has changed. I changed my major, changed roommates and changed as a person. My experience at USD the last few years have shaped who I am today and I will forever be indebted to the wonderful support that I have received from professors, fellow students and advisors. I think that everyone has had a time in their college career in which they may have wanted to transfer or they just weren’t happy where they were. I felt this way the middle of my sophomore year and I felt completely stuck in my major and in San Diego. I never anticipated feeling this way because I had been so set on USD for such a long time. It took this moment of uncertainty to fully discover why I chose USD. I realized that I may have been attracted to the aesthetics of the campus, the small class size and Greek life when I applied, but through my time at USD I realized it was something a little bigger than that. I came to the realization that if I transferred, I would be leaving behind a community of caring individuals who really wanted to support me and see me succeed. I had a group of women in my sorority, peer health educators, a Relay For Life committee and my fellow classmates that had helped create my USD experience thus far. I realized that I wanted to stay for these people, my friends, classmates and sisters. It may take some students a while to truly feel the community that exists at USD. I am so thankful for the opportunities to take classes with my closest friends, waving to sorority sisters across campus and being able to connect to any faculty member that I may need assistance from. This tightknit community is the real reason why I chose USD and whether that was school, I’m not sure. What I do know is that that is why I stayed at USD and why it has been home for me and will remain my home for my four years.
The stage was set. The lighting was dim. A sea of screaming girls waited anxiously to see their favorite boys perform. No, it wasn’t a Beatles concert, but the spirit of Lennon, McCartney and British rock were alive and well at Kappa Alpha Theta’s Mr. University philanthropy event. sorority Kappa Alpha Theta hosted their annual spring philanthropy Mr. University at the University of San Diego’s Shiley Theatre. This year’s theme was the Beatles in honor of The event was set up pageant-style with a segment for talent, formal wear and questions. Ten men from various organizations on campus competed for the coveted title of Mr. University including Mr. Sigma Pi: Nick Bea, Mr. Kappa Theta: Cam Wicker, Mr. FIJI: Leonice Brown-Young, Mr. Sigma Phi Epsilon: John Sousae, Mr. Delta Tau Delta: Drew Corley Mr. Associated Students: Crash Ketcham, Mr. PRIDE: Brent Allman, Mr. Leaders of Tomorrow: Maxwell Masters and Mr. the air as each of the men performed their talents, which ranged from wellchoreographed dance performances to hilarious comedy routines. Brent Allman, a junior at USD who represented Mr. PRIDE, stood out from the competition with a unique dance number and an even more in drag for his talent segment, Allman said he was nervous about how the audience would accept him. “I was afraid that people were going to react poorly to the sight of a man in a dress, wig and red pumps,” he said. However, the choice to dress in drag was one that meant a lot to Allman. “I wanted to do something that celebrated femininity, even though it came from a man. If I can throw on a dress and heels and be celebrated for it, then why shouldn’t more subtle femininity be acceptable as well?” Allman said. Ultimately through his performance Allman wanted to encourage people to be their true selves. “Whether that be a drag queen, science nerd, frat star, or poet, I hope I got the message out there: Be you!” Allman’s inclusive spirit was obviously felt by
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Samuel Littlefield of Beta Theta Pi was crowned Mr. University during Kappa Alpha Theta’s Mr. U competition benefiting CASA. Littlefield is pictured middle being held up by friends after winning the competition.
the judging panel that crowned him Mr. Congeniality at the end of the night. Although he was initially shocked to be recognized, Allman said, “It is very validating”. Another contestant, senior the fraternity Beta Theta Pi, also felt nerves in preparation for the big night. “In the four days leading up to the event I woke up every morning with long hours getting ready for the event so that he wouldn’t panic on stage. In “pretty big case of stage fright” and was hesitant to sign up to be a part the philanthropic efforts of the event combined with the opportunity to overcome his fear that pushed him to do it. “I knew that I would learn a lot about myself through the entire process trade that night for the world because I really feel like I grew as a person.” reward at the end of the night as he was His win was warmly accepted by the large crowd of his fraternity brothers
that cheered from the audience as well stayed up late anxiously waiting for the feels humbled by the entire experience. “I am completely honest when I say that every other guy up there deserved to win. So when they announced ‘Mr. Beta Theta Pi,’ I was in shock!” the friends and family that supported him through this process. He said, “The outpouring of love and excitement was more than I could have ever hoped for”. seamlessly from act to act, Morgan Hamm, a senior at USD and one of for Theta, explains that it took a lot of work behind the scenes to execute such a huge campus-wide event. Hamm and fellow co-chair Ashley Vigil were in charge of selecting the theme of the evening, meeting with all of the talent performances and setting up Shiley Theatre with all the necessary equipment. However, the hard work and long hours spent creating the event paid off in the end. Hamm seems thrilled with how this year’s Mr. University turned out. “The talents that we had this year were some of the funniest, and most
creative acts that Mr. U has ever seen,” Hamm said. Because she had such a hand in the process, it was especially rewarding all of the talent performances. “It was really cool to see their acts go from just watch the audience react,” Hamm said. She was also pleased to see a more diverse crowd attending the event. Hamm attributes this to the fact that organizations outside of Greek Life also get the chance to be involved. “Having contestants like Mr. AS, Mr. Rugby, Mr. Leaders of Tomorrow and Mr. Pride encourages a lot more students to come out and support their friends.” Hamm said.
of Shiley Theatre. The contestants total amount of funds raised is still being calculated, Kappa Alpha Theta Proceeds from Mr. U will go towards Kappa Alpha Theta’s national philanthropy, C.A.S.A (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which works to help abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities.
Career Services provides more than just resume tips By Taylor Cabalse EDITOR IN CHIEF
an end, students of all grade levels are beginning their search or making their many students, these plans consist of choosing a professional career for life after college, deciding between your top two graduate school acceptance decisions are being made, students forget that Career Services is there to help throughout the process. Counseling appointments are available for students Monday through Friday, but students also have the opportunity to attend drop-in hours Even if students do not have time information regarding writing a resume, perfecting a cover letter, mastering a phone interview, the best way to send a thank you letter after an interview, and even how to turn down a job offer. These papers provide students with more than just an outline, but also a fully written out draft. Robin Darmon, Director of Career Services, wants students to realize that Career Services can assist students in more ways than just writing resumes or cover letters. “The biggest myth is we’re resume gals” Darmon said. “But I think we’re a great place to come if you are looking for a major or not sure what to do with a major or you are looking for an internship or want to know who is hiring.” When looking and applying for jobs, students can’t just hope they are offered the position but they also need to see if the company is a good goals. Career Services serves as a great resource for the hiring environment and can provide typical salary ranges that are paid for certain jobs. Senior Sara Fleming visits the Career Services during drop-in hours
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Career services is much more than a resume building resource and is now offering senior online networking resources for free.
really helpful in assisting me with in my job search” Fleming said. “No matter what my question is, Career Services is always prepared to help me and make sure I’m prepared.” Career Services is available to all students, but seniors are now offered a free upgrade for their LinkedIn accounts. “I wish I could just sit down face to face with every senior and say please trust me. Please let me talk to you about this because this is not a gimmick” Darmon said. “This is the most amazing thing the school has ever done. You still want to do this because it broadens your network for life.” By accepting this upgrade, seniors will then have a Job Seeker premium account. This upgrade will provide students with a lot more visibility with companies and networking opportunities. In the free version, students must have at least one connection to reach out to people,
but with the Job Seeker account that middle connection is not required. Another feature the Job Seeker premium account offers is the chance to see who the other applicants are and how you compare to them. Those who have applied for companies through LinkedIn can get a understanding of what percentage they are in terms of Senior David Bittner has found himself leaving appointments at Career Services with valuable tools and skills to enhance his professionalism . “They are really there to help you” Bittner said. “Whatever you want to do they try to listen to that and not try to pigeonhole you into certain areas or industries.” Career counseling will always be
will have a lot more opportunities for you” Darmon said. “Communication will become more tailored. Posts will based on their major.” In addition to a technology expansion, Career Services is hoping to expand their team to tailor more events for each major. They are currently in the process of hiring two new counselors. No matter the grade level, Career Services wants students to seek their assistance and realize how much resources they can provide. “I just want people to leave USD feeling more them to feel like they got help and were heard.”
SENIORS: planning on making a few changes. “ToreroLink is going to get a massive expansion. By expanding the technology that can support that, we
Contact Career Services for a free LinkedIn upgrade. Upgrade includes a Job Seeker Premium account.
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Toreros relay for hope at 24 hour event By Kevin Nelson PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
said.
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Left: Junior Connor Self dribbles a soccer ball passed the finish line at 7 a.m. Right: Students sign a pledge to fight back against cancer during the closing ceremony of Relay for Life.
completing 40 laps in that time span. Self may not have intended to but he event.
At 10 p.m. the second stage of
2014-2015 AS Exec discusses their new roles By Brittany Carava FEATURE EDITOR
1) What is your biggest goal/ issue you want to tackle in your new leadership position? 2) Describe your leadership style. 3) What is/was your biggest inspiration to become a leader on USD’s campus? 4) What’s a random fun fact about yourself that your fellow students may not know about you? 5) Describe your USD experience thus far in 3 words.
Dominic Pera AS PRESIDENT
Rommel Pinlac AS VICE PRESIDENT 1. “My biggest goal is simply to give the students of USD the changes/
Brooke Belanger SPEAKER OF THE SENATE
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Colleen Buffington cbuffington@usdvista.com
See the World
USD was ranked as the top campus for study abroad programs in 2011, so it’s n There are a variety of programs that USD offers, typically letting students earn of fall semester and students are accepted by February. Then they can begin plan experience leaving the country and traveling to a foreign place. Other students ar are first time travelers, or veteran explorers, the summer study abroad sessions all
Istanbul, Turkey Class:
Biographies of World Cities, Recording the City
Dylan Murphy Junior Architecture
Reason for Applying:
I loved being on Semester at Sea so I wanted to try a new experience where I live in a country and get to focus on classes pertaining to my major. What are you most excited for on your trip?
I’m excited to study the architecture of a brand new city with peers who share the same interest. Are you nervous about anything with your trip?
I am actually nervous about living in one foreign country for an extended period of time. What do you hope to gain through this experience?
I hope to learn new techniques for observing and studying the city.
Paris, France Class:
Interpersonal Communication
Mary Richardson Senior Communication Studies
Reason for Applying:
I needed another class to graduate. I love traveling and the class sounded interesting. What are you most excited for on your trip?
I’m excited to see Paris as a young adult and to explore the city. I am also excited to meet people and live in a different culture and practice my French. Are you nervous about anything with your trip?
Getting lost in the city! What do you hope to gain through this experience?
I hope to gain further cultural insight into French culture and step out of my comfort zone a bit by living in a country that speaks a different language.
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d this Summer
not surprising that many Toreros continue to study during the summer months. three units in a month long course. The application window starts at the end nning their trips in March and April. For some students, it’s a completely new re able to add to the amount of countries they have visited. Regardless if they low students to experience new cuisine, culture and a lifetime of memories.
Bali, Indonesia Class:
Religion and Performing Arts in Bali
Jasmine Chao Junior Liberal Studies
Reason for Applying:
Wanderlust! I want to teach in different countries and Bali sounded wonderful. What are you most excited for on your trip?
I'm excited to meet new people and be immersed in a new culture. Are you nervous about anything with your trip?
I'm not nervous because I’ve done summer abroad in China my freshman year and it was absolutely amazing. What do you hope to gain through this experience?
I hope to gain more insight in different cultures and how religion can tie into their art and music.
London, England Class:
Thermal Sciences
Rachel Stein Sophomore Mechanical Engineering
Reason for Applying:
I get to go to one of my favorite cities! Also it is very hard to do a semester abroad in the engineering school. What are you most excited for on your trip?
I'm most excited for getting to explore the city and experiencing life in another country. Are you nervous about anything with your trip?
I'm nervous about buying more souvenirs than I can fit in my suitcase! What do you hope to gain through this experience?
I hope to gain a greater sense of life in another country, while bonding with all the other great students in the class. Colleen Buffington/The Vista Images courtesy of Colleen Buffington/The Vista, Kalan/Wikimedia Commons, Speede/Wikimedia Commons, Drioux et Leroy/Wikimedia Commons, BotMultichillT/Wikimedia Commons, MGA3bot2/Wikimedia Commons, Christiaan/Wikimedia Commons, Schaengel89/Wikimedia Commons, AnonMoos/Wikimedia Commons, EmilJ/Wikimedia Commons, ALeksacom/Wikimedia Commons, Zscout370/Wikimedia Commons, Jahoe/Wikimedia Commons
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Khea Pollard arts@usdvista.com
Anastasia Macdonald arts2@usdvista.com
Artists you oughta know: Alex Boyé YouTube sensation Alex Boyé remakes Disney’s “Let it Go”
By Kelsey Grey CONTRIBUTOR
The Vibe:
Why You Should Pay Attention:
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chose the Midway Ice Castles as the It was only one month later that and shimmies across the living room
mean she was always saying to me
Get Up and Get Listening:
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Living in Utah has also provided
Alex Boye and Lexi Walker perform “Let It Go” with the One Voice Children’s Choir.
Creative Writing By Chelsea McLin CONTRIBUTOR Name: Chelsea McLin Year: Freshman Major(s): Psychology/English What type of piece this is: Poem
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Cygnet Theatre’s Spring Awakening arouses audience The award winning rock musical puts adolescent sexuality center stage By Cindy LoPresti CONTRIBUTOR Rebellious 19th century teenagers take a provocative journey from adolescence to adulthood in this powerful celebration of self-discovery in a time of deep sexual oppression. Spring Awakening, an eight-time Tony Award-winning rock musical, has made its way to San Diego’s Cygnet Theatre in Old Town offering viewers an intoxicating story. Spring Awakening combines youth sexuality with an electrifying score. Viewers will be tapping their toes and reminiscing on awkward days of adolescence while enjoying one of the boldest, funniest,
most powerful plays of the year. Originally written in 1891, Spring Awakening tackles modern day issues found on modern day high school campuses today. Through a cast of extremely talented young actors in a well presented production, Spring Awakening puts a fresh spin on these timeless issues. Based on the controversial German play, Spring Awakening was banned in Germany for
musical follows the lives of a central
gather together after school and tease
and the sweetly curious Wendla. Frustrated by her mother’s refusal to teach her about the consequences of
in their town and who they dream of marrying. In their conversation, one of the girls reveals that her father has been abusing her. The musical numbers
of child abuse, rape, homosexuality, masturbation, teen pregnancy, abortion and suicide. It explores the confusion and desperation that ensues when teen hormones and naïve innocence clash
struggling with both his studies and
embarrassed to discuss these urges. Set in 19th century Germany, the
and frustration.
situation when she has desires to be
the boys and girls’ desire for physical intimacy and the confusion and shame surrounding sexual exploration.
oppressive classroom reciting Latin.
wisdom and advice. Having learned sexual information from books,
stumble upon each other in the forest, they each consider what it would be like to give in to their sexual desires for each other but refrain, remembering their oppressive upbringings. At the end of act one, they come together in confused intimacy. But with no sexual education or understanding, what follows is a mix of teen pain, agony,
heartbreak and tragedy. With songs like “The Bitch Spring Awakening offers a theatrical experience unlike any other. Loud, bold and intense rock music mixed with high energy choreography and acrobatic stunts makes for a thrilling, eye opening theatrical adventure, sure to leave viewers thinking. The young actors in the play are all phenomenal. They show talent beyond their years with their ability to address conviction. The set design and props are cleverly incorporated so that the 19th century takes a modern spin with Elvis-style dancing and microphones. It is surely a production for those new and familiar to theatre alike.
Photo Courtesy of Daren Scott Top Row (l to r) William Corkery, Dylan Mulvaney, Dave Thomas Brown, Jacob Caltrider. Bottom Row- Charles Evans, Jr., Christopher Ruetten performing “The Bitch of Living.”
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Vacation Puzzle Across 1.Vacation on a boat 2. After sun exposure 3. Open summer shoe 4.Protect from the sun
Down 1. Popular vacation city in eastern Mexico 3. Riding the waves 5. Swimming with fish
6. Traveling in a boat 7. Week long vacation during spring semester 8. Home to tourists 10. Rest
9. Land meets Ocean
11. Round brown fruit
Answers to last week’s crossword
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Punk rock group Bayside performs at House of Blues The group is promoting their latest full length album “Cult” By Davide de Carle CONTRIBUTOR The House of Blues, full of indie Aztec decorations, opened the stage on March 20 to the infamous Punk Rock band, Bayside. The generously decorated room boasted a modestly the bar, a merchandise corner and a three-sided balcony surrounding the proscenium style stage. Some of Bayside’s most devout fans were already perched in front of the stage after queuing for up to an hour. Fans ranged from eccentric teens in studded belts and straightened hair, to adults in their mid-twenties. The audience gave Bayside a warm welcome as they took the stage. The
band then began with their song “Big Cheese” from their new album, “Cult.” Bayside’s entrance drove the fans into ecstasy as people were already crowd Despite the album having been released only a month prior to the concert, the crowd’s knowledge of the lyrics was clear. Not a single lyric was missed by anyone in the house that evening. As far as live performances better performing groups out there, particularly in their genre. Punk rock often has elements that render it slightly tempo or whose vocals are drowned by too much percussion or bass. However, Bayside offered a formidable live experience. Lead singer Anthony Raneri and lead guitarist Jack O’Shea
showcased their musical talents with a variety of awe-inspiring guitar solos. One truly intimate moment between the two band members and the audience came during an acoustic performance of the song “Don’t Call Me Peanut.” After the quick succession of up-tempo songs this acoustic performance gave the crowd a much-needed breather and a chance to take out their lighters and sway from side to side. During the performance, Raneri addressed the audience directly, revealing to them Bayside has been together for 14 years. Along with references to his band history, Raneri also stated the group adored San Diego and asked how many have seen Bayside in concert. With a unanimous cheer everyone in the crowd raised their hands. This is testament to the band’s modestly sized, yet loyal fan
base. Bayside has released six albums and the House of Blues was only one stop on their “Great American Cult Tour.” The tour is promoting their new album “Cult” that was also available for sale right next to the stage. Despite a truly remarkable performance from Bayside, there were the exception of the acoustic break, Bayside chose to almost sprint through their performance, leaving very few occasions for the band to stay in touch with their audience on a personal level. Songs were played in very quick succession and with no introduction. Other factors can be attributed to the venue itself. Despite its rather quaint appearance and intimate feel, the House of Blues became an airless sauna all too soon due to its underground location.
This may be negligible for the regular punk rock concertgoer, yet detrimental for a newcomer. Another factor was the stage space itself. The space the artists had to perform on was relatively small compared to other similarly sized venues. The band could have utilized even more. All in all, the 150 or so attendants could not have been happier with Bayside’s performance. Bayside left the audience in a passionate applause after their last song, “Dear Tragedy.” But the band was lulled back on stage one last time for two extra classics, “Devotion and Desire,” and “Moceanu.” Bayside has sold out shows all along the west coast. They will continue their tour around the country through April 5 attracting more and more fans to their “Cult.”
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Maya Arrieta sports2@usdvista.com
Predictions Elite 8 predictions were made on March 20
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Following loses to Whashington State and LMU the Toreros dropped out of the top 25 ranking.
Baseball falls out of top 25 rankings Toreros lose to Washington State and LMU
By Matthew Roberson CONTRIBUTOR
After putting together a six game winning streak earlier this month, the Torero baseball team got rose in the rankings to No. 17 in the country by Collegiate Baseball, an organization that did not even have USD in the top 30 in their previous rankings. The six game winning streak included a three-game sweep on the road against conference rival Brigham Young, as well as a 5-3 win at home against No. 13 ranked Cal State Fullerton Titans. The victory against Cal State Fullerton came on a walk-off homerun in the tenth inning by sophomore Troy Conyers, a win which can hopefully
Senior Louie Lechich has been vital to the team’s early season success. Lechich, a senior from Stockton, California who transferred from Cal, has been doing damage at the plate as well as on the mound. Lechich is tied
Juniors Andrew Daniel and Connor Joe have also been tremendous weapons for head coach Rich Hill’s team. Daniel has been a hitting machine, with a eight doubles, while Joe provides most
several strong baseball programs such as Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine University. continue playing at a high level, they will no longer be able to sneak up on teams. Having a ranking next to
batting average and is second on the March 23. As a pitcher, Lechich has a March 23 against Loyola Marymount, Lechich turned in a marvelous pitching performance by holding the Lions one run. That win could wind up being a crucial one for the Toreros, who were in desperate need of a victory to avoid being swept by a WCC opponent.
23 games. The Toreros will end the month of March with a three-game series up north against the Dons of the University of San Francisco before returning home to kick off the month of April against heated rivals San Diego State and Gonzaga. USD will look to bring home a conference title this season, something they have not done since 2010, and qualify for a third no small task, as the WCC features
to be reckoned with, and thus other teams will be giving the Toreros their best shot. The proverbial target on the chest of the Toreros that comes with being a ranked team will make for a very entertaining season presumably Unfortunately, their four losses last week to LMU and Washington State were enough to drop the Toreros from the top 25 rankings but look to turn their luck around as conference games begin.
that they can compete with other
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Washington State University Cougars ended the Toreros’ win streak and got another win the following night. The team also dropped two games at home to West Coast Conference contender, the Loyola Marymount University Lions, before ending the series with a got hits from eight different players, including a solo home run from senior Josh Goossen-Brown. The Toreros feature a very balanced attack offensively, including a whopping nine players with batting averages above .300 as of March 23. The team has also clubbed 20 home runs in only 23 games, something that has helped them score over 10 runs on eight different occasions. The pitching staff has also been very strong in the early part of the season, posting an ERA of 3.16 and an average of 7.79 strikeouts per nine innings through the
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The Toreros make an out at first during a game versus LMU last Friday.
Women’s Softball prepares for WCC By Sharlene Swanberg CONTRIBUTOR
After a slow start in preseason, USD softball stepped up their game in West Coast Conference. The team went on a hot streak starting in the beginning of March, earning nine wins in a row. “We have learned to trust each as well and that has helped us really rally behind each other and win,” said sophomore Mary Grabowski, the team’s four-spot hitter. Since then, an overall record of 15-15S USD softball is really stepping up to the plate this year and individual players are standing out for their relentless competitiveness and success. Senior pitcher Jenny Lahitte received of games back on Feb. 10. Designated hitter Grabowski, and sophomore utility player Tatum Schultz, were recently recognized as WCC players of the week for their outstanding hitting contributing to many wins for USD Sandusky and senior pitcher Cassidy Coleman have been recognized this
season as Muscle Milk student athletes of the week. Coleman has also been awarded on several accounts for her tenacity in the circle with WCC Pitcher of the Week and College Sports Madness WCC player of the week. Despite individual achievements, the success of Torero softball is achieved by the togetherness of the team. “We are playing well and our team is coming together at the right time,” said Head Coach Melissa has stepped up the past two weeks and our pitching and defense has been tough.” Torero softball has one more opportunity to boost their win column before heading into conference games. USD plays a single game against Cal State Northridge on Wednesday, Mar. 26 at San Diego State University. The Toreros have a strong work ethic that is paying off through their performance when it matters most. “We’ve been working really hard on controlling the little things to become better on McNutt. This game is an opportunity to tie up loose ends before conference games. The USD softball team is preparing for WCC play with high expectations. Coach McElvain realizes
that “with the addition of BYU last every conference series is going to be a competitive battle.” The softball team is working especially hard this year as they not only practice hard on have incorporated yoga and sports psychology into their routine. We’ve been getting stronger at practice as the season has progressed. We’re more focused and working harder than ever as we head into conference,”said senior the Toreros athletes are working hard. Amidst their lengthy days spent getting actively recognize and serve the San Diego community. Two weeks ago, at their game versus Seattle University, the Toreros hosted San Diego’s Fan For Life and John Brockington Foundation The organization is a local organ donation foundation founded by former Green Bay Packer, John Brockington, and his wife, Diane Brockington, who is also his organ donor. The foundation was hosted because of Coach McElvain’s recent kidney donation this last fall. This previous Sunday, USD softball recognized San Diego’s
Approximately 40 young girls ages 12 and under showed up to support USD softball. After the game, the team signed posters and softballs and took pictures with the young, aspiring helps out our community through simple actions makes all the work and time worthwhile,” said sophomore pitcher Grace Hernandez. The team’s involvement with their community and commitment to their personal and team growth is what gives USD softball their edge to win the WCC championship. Torero softball opens up their conference schedule with high expectations against BYU at home on determined to win the WCC conference championship this year. We believe that we have a solid lineup that will get the and stay consistent we have no doubt that we will win the title,” said senior pitcher and “strike out queen,” Cassidy exciting weekends ahead of them in their battle for the WCC championship title. “We’re hitting our stride at the right time,” so you can expect USD softball to achieve great success and make history this year,” said Prelsnik.
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USD Rec offers scuba diving classes where students become certified scuba divers. Above students in the class go on a practice dive in La Jolla.
Scuba Diving becoming more popular at USD USD Recreation offers classes to certify students By Cindy LoPresti For a new sport to try for those tired of the same old worn out options
practice, training and devotion of any sport’s athlete. Personal performance and improvement is often measured by an increase in time spent below the surface on a single dive. Competition with your dive buddy becomes only
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see who comes up with the most air or
boogie boarding, it’s the sport of scuba diving. Scuba diving has recently gained attention as a must-try activity. It is packed with many of the same characteristics of traditional sports,
Divers are constantly competing to better themselves and motivate those around them. Diving has its own unique way of scoring points. Whether it is number of dives, cumulative hours of bottom time,
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scenery and an underwater adventure. Scuba diving is all about competition; there’s competition that
sharks swam with, every diver keeps and celebrates their own points in their own way. These dive statistics can be recorded, maintained, compared and shared through personal dive logs. Like any sport, diving has its rules. These rules are taught through initial
who enforce social diving etiquette. There are serious penalties for breaking the no-decompression limit for any given depth, has a penalty of time in a decompression chamber. Divers must spend enough time at a safety accumulated in a diver’s bloodstream to slowly leave the body to avoid being doubled over in pain with the bends. Stay off the coral, don’t take anything
dives become all about teamwork. Donning the equipment necessary for a successful dive alone is a task that must be done with help. A dive buddy is responsible for making sure their partner has everything they need--air in the tank, weights, a clear mask, a functioning wetsuit--and in turn their partner does the same for them. From dive planning, sticking to the dive plan, helping in emergencies and sharing teamwork is what it’s all about. Diving is the ultimate adventure sport. Winning is measured in a successful dive, a new and unique
stay with a dive buddy at all times. including an almost unlimited access beautiful sceneries in the world. When you become a diver,
Padres host Indians at USD
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Do not be surprised if you see many Padres and Indian fans on campus this weekend. On Friday, Mar. 28 and Saturday Mar. 29, Fowler Park and Cunningham Field will host a twogame series between the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Indians. Starting at 6:10 p.m. on Friday and at 1:10
not only learning about nutrition, “I’m I’m learning about treating people with integrity and care. ” Ellie Freeman, MS (2013)
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Following the series, the Padres will open their regular season against the Los Angeles place in the National League West, whereas the League Central. Fowler Park is one of the most beautiful college ballparks in the nation, and the Padres are
games in the $13.8 million ballpark which was funded by Padres owner, Ron Fowler. Not only is Fowler the owner of the club,
Park and I can speak on behalf of the players and coaches when I say we’re all looking forward to
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the Padres and the Indians. Events like this are a good way for us to raise awareness within assistant marketing director. This season, the Padres are welcoming back many players who will play a key role in the game. Righthanded pitcher Casey Kelly is returning from a year-long Tommy John injury. Additionally, catcher Yasmani Grandal is back behind the plate after recovering from a torn ACL. Last season, Grandal was hit while attempting to tag an out at home plate. Shortstop
many pristine dive spots around San Diego such as La Jolla Shores, Isla Los Coronados, or the shipwreck “The Yukon.”
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who were suspended for using steroids. Cabrera was suspended for the last 50 games of the 2013 season. The team also had changes in the coaching
Diego Toreros. The way in which the San Diego Padres are starting off the 2014 season is different in comparison to prior seasons. Instead of going straight from spring training to Opening Day, the
and can certify students to get in the while earning .5 credits. Once a diver
Like any sport, the better shape you’re in, they better you’ll do. To dive, you need to be in a state of good health without any serious medical conditions. However, the most
Final spring training at Fowler Park By Genevieve Cruzan
is accessible to people with physical disabilities. Many instructors are trained to provide courses tailored to physically challenged divers and there are diving societies whose primary goal is to facilitate and promote diving for physically challenged people. It truly is a sport for everyone. With class registration right around the corner, those interested can use their time living in San
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Toreros #1 Johnny Dee drives the lane versus the Portland State Vikings in the first round of the CIT. The Toreros have made it to the quarterfinals of the tournament to face the University of the Pacific.
Men’s Basketball advances to CIT Quarterfinal Dee and Anderson lead the Toreros in postseason
By Hunter Jameson SPORTS EDITOR The Torero Men’s basketball team has been under a lot of pressure as of late. After losing to the University of San Francisco Dons in the West Coast Conference tournament in Las Vegas, NV, the Toreros lost their chance to get an NCAA tournament bid. They were given a gift, when the CollegeInsider. com Postseason Tournament Committee gave them a bid, and would Jenny Craig Pavilion in school history. With the CIT tournament invite, postseason, with the others coming in 2008, 2003, 1987 and 1984. Junior guard Johnny Dee was
named to the All-WCC First Team after being an Honorable Mention in his
Heat Assistant David Fizdale for the USD single season passing record. He
fourth overall in scoring in the WCC with 16.9 points per game. Dee also holds the highest free throw percentage in the nation, shooting .943 from the line. On March 18, the Toreros faced the Portland State Vikings of the Big
11 assists. Sophomore center Jito Kok added 14 points and three blocks to his USD record of most blocks in a season, which is currently at 59. DeShaun Wiggins helped keep the Vikings in the game with 14 points off the bench, but the Torero offense proved too much to handle as the gave continued. The Toreros won
the CIT tournament, and controlled the Junior guard Johnny Dee led the way with 22 points for USD, while freshman guard Brett Bailey provided an extra spark in the offense with a career high 13 points. Junior guard Chris Anderson also recorded assist number 200 for his career, passing current Miami
victory since 2008 when they upset the University of Connecticut Huskies in With the victory, the Toreros earned a trip to Huntsville, TX to face the Sam Houston State Bearkats. Sam Houston State was a much tougher opponent who have played
against strong opponents including Stephen F. Austin who recently made it to the Third Round of the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed. The Bearkats came in with a record of 24-11 and only lost one game at home prior to their game against the Toreros. Anderson controlled the tempo for the Toreros with 19 points and 10 assists. Anderson is 11 in the nation with 6.2 assists per game, which led the WCC. Dee also had 15 points and moved into third place on the all-time USD scoring list with 1,510. At halftime, the Toreros held a 3828 lead and it took a strong offensive performance in the last few minutes to earn the win. Anderson broke a 72-72 tie that ultimate sealed the win for the
77-72. The Toreros are now 18-16 on the season and move on to play a familiar Tigers in Stockton, CA for the CIT have played each other twice thus far, splitting the season series one game apiece. 84-67 in San Diego, but the Toreros redeemed themselves with a 70-55 win in Stockton. The Tigers hold an overall series lead with six wins out of 11, but the last time USD played at UOP they came away with a victory. All of the USD postseason games are broadcast live on ESPN 1700AM and a free video-audio link can be found at www. usdtoreros.com.
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