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SYE housing required
From military to Marian Way
By Leeza Earl
STAFF WRITER The incoming freshman class has a new two year housing requirement to bridge the gap between freshman year to their sophomore year hoping to create a smoother transition. The Second Year Experience Committee took on the challenge in 2007 to create a new second year living learning experience here at USD. Second year students currently have the option of living on or off campus and the committee is working to gain a stronger community with academics and housing. Freshman Holly Fuhrer thinks the student’s transition into their second year. “I think the notion of bridging the gap from freshman and sophomore year is necessary,” Fuhrer said. “Getting students to stay in the residence halls to gain more connections on campus and pushing students to declare their majors so they can graduate in The SYE Committee is gearing their focus toward the academic component of the two year requirement with faculty and students. Many students enter into college having no knowledge of what they would like to major in. The committee is working to make this process easier and effective by holding different workshops on picking a major. By hosting these events the committee plans to train faculty to be better advisors and being a better assistant to students when picking a major. See HOUSING, Page 2 Photo Courtesy of Ryan Blystone
Students support compassionate immigration reform By Brittany Carava
ASST. NEWS EDITOR high-spirited, passionate students, as Michael Lovette-Colyer introduced the panelists for the discussion on compassionate immigration reform Nov. 7. Retired state senator democrat Denise Moreno Ducheny, professor of law Sandra Wagner and democrat Congressman Scott Peters of the 52nd district made up the professional side to the panel. Paola Carrasco, freshman sociology major at USD also took to the stage to voice her opinion, joining the other panelists with looking through various lenses regarding immigration reform. Carrasco started the conversation with her personal story of being an undocumented student in the U.S. and her experience at USD. At age three, her family migrated from her birthplace Chihuahua, Mexico to Arizona in hopes of better economic opportunity. Carrasco was raised in the U.S. and lived what seemed like a normal childhood. It was only until she went to get her driver’s license and apply was different than her peers. Carrasco approached her mom and realized that the reason why she couldn’t do these things was because of her status as an undocumented citizen in the U.S. She was deemed “illegal” by her high school peers and felt isolated, as she couldn’t join in the same high school rights of passage as her fellow students. When time came to apply for school, Carrasco realized that because of her undocumented status she would not be able to apply to public universities and receive federal aid from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). She turned to the private school option and was granted admission to USD on the Circle
of Excellence scholarship, covering tuition for her full four years. However she was still stuck in the “poverty trap” because her housing was not covered in this scholarship and her family did not her. Carrasco worked with university funds for her to have housing covered as well. As a sociology major, Carrasco is a passionate voice on behalf of the immigrant students and is working with student activists to ensure that this issue is on the forefront for the nation’s lawmakers. The second panelist to present was Democrat Congressman Scott Peters of the 52nd district. This jurisdiction includes USD so it was very applicable to have him speak, as he is the voice for a portion of the student population in San Diego. A graduate of Duke University, Peters has served on many committees and was the Commissioner becoming a member of Congress. He of the immigration reform and has rallied bi-partisan support for proimmigration. Another issue Peters focused on was the security at the actual border with fences along the Arizona desert The U.S. government wants to create a three-phase infrastructure overhaul at decrease wait times for people crossing completed, but the other two phases need more government funding in order for this to be executed. The U.S. government is modeling this border restructuring off of the one that Mexico has already created. Peters hopes that rather than spending millions of dollars on fencing in the middle of the Arizona desert, the government will heed these
suggestions and allocate the money elsewhere. School of law professor Sandra Wagner was the next speaker, who focused on legislation supporting better working conditions and job opportunities for immigrants. She explained how the current system is She argued that immigrants who could potentially be vital members to the business world in the United States aren’t allowed to live and work in the U.S. with a green card simply because they weren’t picked in the lottery. Wagner also mentioned two forms of legislation that could be positive additions to the current status of immigration reform. The Skills Act would allow for green cards for graduates in the STEM (science, mathematics, engineering and Act wouldn’t allow for permanent green card status but would allow for small business to have access to talented workers without the long procedure of Finally Denise Ducheny, a retired California Democratic senator, highlighted the changes in immigration patterns since the last time immigration reform was brought to the forefront. California alone is home to 10.2 million immigrants, roughly the size of the entire state of Michigan, and Ducheny argues that they are a powerful asset to our economic status. Ducheny served in the California ever to be appointed to this powerful position, overseeing the state’s $100 billion spending plan. With this experience in economics, she explained Mexico and that more than a quarter of the businesses in the state are run by immigrants. She also demonstrated
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USD students passionately discuss transforming the nation’s current immigration laws.
the successes of bi-national companies with Mexico and the U.S., with companies like Mattel, Samsung and Toyota. This supported that with a better immigration system, increased economic activity can be achieved. Students enjoyed the different approaches to immigration reform and each panelists’ personal touch. “ I loved that Paola was present to share her story,” sophomore Kim Sierra said. “We were able to get both a business and humane perspective on immigration reform which I think is important.” Students like Paola helped rally
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You know you’re a USD student when
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support from USD administration endorsed the DREAM act.This bill would provide conditional permanent residency to certain immigrants of good moral character who graduate from U.S. high schools, arrived in the United States as minors, and lived in the country continuously for at least With the support of both professionals and students, many believe that change will come and help resolve these issues that are important to so many across the country and here at USD.
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NEWS Politics cracked open
EDITOR
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Jackson Somes news@usdvista.com
Brittany Carava news2@usdvista.com
Second year housing to be mandatory HOUSING, continued from Front Page Committee Co-Chair Roger Pace explained the goal of the faculty and
While most students might express
a 40 dollar price difference in cost from Chair and Associate Dean of Students
By Jackson Somes NEWS EDITOR
In order to pursue a career in
to the transition from high school
is only about a 40 dollar difference
outdated guidance as it appears that political drug use is a guaranteed path they choose. is cheaper for me. I am still connected to a little more than just an international media stir.
are all in discussion for the incoming freshman class. The SYE committee next fall as a pilot program for the
Photo Courtesy of Molly Robson
Sophmores stuggle with clutter of cramped Alcala Vista apartments. It might become worse if future sophmores are reguired to live in the crowded on campus housing.
opportunities that the SYE committee earned the reputation as a buffoon of
Director of Admissions and
effect for the incoming freshman class
Experience team and are ready to continue building community. Assistant Dean of Residential Life Dayanne Izmirian expressed the
interest at hand in regards to cost and academics.There are many things that
address any concerns the committee incoming class becomes sophomore. similar interest as you academically effect for the incoming freshman class
Approximately 70 percent of The SYE Committee consists of 14 faculty and staff members from intoxicated and belligerent. Correct
great because there are many students
percent increase in housing cost. Residential Life is excited about the the Center for Health and Wellness
students. The committee plans to present a plan at the end of fall 2013 and begin implementation of the pilot in spring of 2014.
citizenship in Canada.
When soldiers become students
more than can be said for most political
VETERANS, continued from Front Page
and the discipline of being a SEAL prepared me for the rigor and the time commitment and my ability to manage
threats and intentions of committing to both Haiti and Afghanistan. The
of the threats include ripping out eyes out. The most surprising part of the
community faces certain obstacles structure and regimented lifestyle of
Building
often a hard shift for many military
camaraderie
among
“As a school, it’s our turn to return the favor.” see increased camaraderie among the
undergraduate admissions counselor body became especially notable after said. community.
opium smuggler in the mountains of
military experience did not hinder his
organization to ease the transition from the military to the middle of a classroom. An organization could help
discipline I learned in the military
dropped 11 percentage points since In the spring of 2010 Handley called together a group of student
the
organization
had
incredible
organization is necessary in order to possibly be true. rating has only spurred his political ambitions. He has said that he has no goal of running for re-election in 2014.
and responsibilities.
self control. But if drugs are the the transition from the regimented life presidential administration of 2016.
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Blystone
Plaque located in Camino/Founders Halls Courtyard dedicated to those who have fought and died in the Vietname War 40 years ago.
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NEWS
Location: Mission Parking Structure
November
Location: San Miguel Archangel Hall
9 10 5 8 9 10 67 November
At 10:18 p.m. Public Safety responded to the report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, the student was determined to be unable to care for herself and she was transported to Location: the hospital.
November
Location: West Parking Structure
November
At 4:04 p.m. Public Safety responded to a report of a theft. Upon investigation, unknown suspect(s) stole a student’s leather jacket from her vehicle on 11/5 between 9:50 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Location:
Presidio Terrace Apartments
At 10:18 p.m. Public Safety conducted a welfare check. Upon investigation, one student was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Location: San Rafael Hall
At 11:57 p.m. Resident Assistants cited six students for Liquor Law Violations.
Location: Mission Parking Structure
At 8:33 p.m. Public Safety responded to the report of a motor vehicle theft. Upon investigation, unknown suspect(s) stole a student’s vehicle on 11/7 between 1:30 p.m. and 8:20 p.m.
Torero Way @ Palomar Hall
NEWS EDITOR
though Democratic mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher had announced his endorsement of rival candidate David Alvarez. “I want to help David [Alvarez]
Fletcher’s statement was greeted with a collective outburst of laughter from the audience. After allowing Fletcher
with the moderators announcing that it would be in the style of a town hall only be loose time restrictions for the candidates responses. This was not the case throughout the entire event. Halfway through the debate the candidates were limited to one minute responses in order to save time. All of the questions directed toward the candidates were pre-approved and came from audience members. There was a clear consensus from all four candidates that the economic and cultural health of the San Diego community. One topic did create dissention among the candidates. The question regarding access to sustainable and affordable housing
November November November
The approach of Fletcher offered both public and private sector assistance. Fletcher focused on building a healthy middle class for San Diego. He supported the idea simultaneously supported raising the minimum wage in order to address wage disparity and help expand the to affordable housing is tied to the economic health of San Diego. Aguirre said that the cause of the housing problem is not entirely with economists and statisticians in order to identify the housing problem and develop a solution. “There is a
offered different approaches. Alvarez had a personal connection to this topic. “My brother was on rebuttal from Alvarez was then greeted with an uproarious applause.
through the education that the housing commission was able to provide he was stressed the importance of housing
Issues Mayoral Forum located in the Shiley Theater. The hour-long forum was centered around the issues most San Diego. The candidates answered questions on topics ranging from immigration reform to housing communities. The forum was prefaced the fastest growing demographic in the San Diego community. All four main candidates for the
he could give more in-depth answers because he was able to relate to the
supporting them. approach. He began his response with his opposition to the increase of
Camino Residence Hall
At 2:48 p.m. Public Safety responded At 3:28 a.m. Public Safety conducted a to the report of an intoxicated student. traffic stop. Upon investigation, one student Upon investigation, the student was was determined to have been intoxicated determined to be able to care for and SDPD was contacted. SDPD arrested November himself and he was released to his the student for driving under the residence. influence.
USD holds mayoral debate By Jackson Somes
At 1:00 a.m. Public Saftey responded to the report of an intoxicated student. Upon investigation, the student was determined to be unable to care for himself and he was transported to Detox. Location:
displeasure with other aspects of the
The Vista’s Ear
in Senate Meeting
Note: During AS Senate meetings, topics and ideas are brought to attention and discussed. Unless it is stated that the action has been approved or completed, all are to be understood as an initiative and something to be put into progress but cannot be guaranteed. AS Senate meeting on Nov. 7 at Salomon Hall. Recorded by: Taylor Cabalse Torero Program Board: Rep. Marc Gonzales RHA: Rep. Kaylee Gil - Winter Wonderland is scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 4. Panhellenic: Rep. Sara Fleming on Nov. 16. 2 p.m. and again at 6:00-7:30 p.m. Interfraternity Council: Academics: Senator Kristen Daus
to nonresidential developers that help fund affordable housing. Alvarez supported raising the fee. Instead of argued that the city should be lowering taxes in order to attract manufacturing companies to San Diego. “We want to
candidates. With the election swiftly
ethics minor. Inclusion and Diversity:
chance the candidates were given to will be decided on Nov. 19.
be ready in mid-December. Student Life:
locate in the city of San Diego and late arrival of the sole Republican said. “Then people can afford more The debate started at 6:30 p.m.
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Founder’s Gala raises funds to support Toreros Family members and alumni contribute to scholarship funds By Devon Beck
CONTRIBUTOR On Saturday, Nov. 2, the University of San Diego held their third Founders’ Gala at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Founders’ Gala is USD’s premier fundraising event that raises money for the Founders’ Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship funds undergraduate, graduate, and law students. The gala is named after the university’s founders: Bishop Buddy and Mother Rosalie Hill. Starting back in 2009 as the concluding event to the 60th Anniversary celebration of the school, the Gala is now held every other year. The Hahn University Center was the that the event was moved to the Jenny Craig Pavilion to increase attendance. The event included silent and live auctions, dinner, live entertainment, and “Fund-a-Torero”. Alcala Club member, Gabrielle Perez was one of the students in attendance at the event. Perez explained what “Fund-a-Torero” is. “This part of the evening stood out as especially touching to me.” Perez said, “I could not believe the overwhelming amount of generosity, love and support these people had for USD students. Some may be unaware that there are an enormous amount of students at USD that depend on scholarships to be able to get the amazing opportunity to attend this university so it was truly inspiring to see people helping to support those of us who need the extra help to fund our dreams. This year, the Founders’ Gala raised $580,000 dollars, but overall has raised nearly $1.6 million in student scholarships. “Looking back on the evening, I have nothing but fond memories.” Perez said. Student scholarships are the emphasis of the event and why it is held.
“I think this event is extraordinarily said, “To some the event may look snobby or just another way to show off the wealth of USD, but in reality, it is an incredible evening that is sponsored by amazing businesses to simply help out students.” Associate VP of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, Coreen G. Petti helped plan the event. Petti discussed many aspects of the Gala and explained to USD. “The monies raised directly increases our endowment which allows us to provide more scholarship funding to USD students and thus keeps us competitive with many of our peer institutions,” Petti said. The Gala brought an assortment of different attendees who helped contribute to the scholarship funds. “We had a wide variety of constituents that attended the gala that include university board of trustee members, alumni, parents, corporate sponsors, media and in the case of this year, a celebrity and professional baseball player that are all directly tied to USD.” Petti said. “While he wasn’t physically present, he did provide a video testimonial to the audience: alum and former MFA student Jim Parsons, the star who plays Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory.” The amount of money donated at the gala exceeded the goal set by organizers. “The goal was to ‘net’ – after expenses, $500,000.” Petti said, “I am very happy and proud to report that as of today, we hit the $580,000 mark.” Petti attributes the success of the night to the support of corporate sponsors who gave far enough in advance to ensure that all funds raised the night of were for student scholarships. Petti also discussed how this year’s event was unique because it was a “USD-family produced event”. This meant that USD alumni and parents helped support funds through the silent and live auctions, generating a of the event was also a current USD
Photo Courtesy of Christy Seaver
Members of the Alcala Club support the Founder’s Gala to help fund student scholarships with generous donations from family and alumni.
parent and two-time Emmy Award winner, Xiomara Galindo. The event also featured recent alum, Tori Deguire, who graduated in 2013. Deguire was one of the Founders’ Scholarship recipients and now works for Teach for America. She came to the Gala and publicly thanked all of the attendees for providing their support. The event concluded with the “Fund-a-Torero” portion. Petti said, “This is where guests raise their paddles, at various levels from $25,000 down to $100, and pledge their
charitable contribution to the event in order to support USD students with scholarships.” Being a member of the Alcala Club has allowed for Perez and her fellow members to have a glimpse of what it takes to put on such a large successful event. “I got a backstage look at the love, support, handwork, and generosity that makes USD a success” Perez said, “from all of the staff that worked for months to put on such a wonderful event, to the generous donors and attendees, I was
in awe of how much heart goes into this university. It made me feel even more blessed to be a student here.” The Founders’ Gala is one of the events that stands out in the USD community. Although it is one that many students may not know a lot about, it is something that affects USD as whole. The Founders’ Gala helps raise money for scholarships that directly help many students at USD and is a reminder of the overwhelming support alumni, parents, and donors give to the USD community.
Upcoming Events Thursday, November 14th
Thursday, November 14th
Friday, November 15th
The Hunt for the Images of Greatness: Mystery Snack A tHeatrical Tribute to Higgs Griller Leadership & the Creative Genius
For Alcala Vista Residents Location: Mother Mother Rosalie Hill Hall Location: Location: Borrego Rosalie Hill Hall Warren Auditorium Courtyard Room 116 Time: 1 p.m.- 2p.m. Time: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Time: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Cost: Free (RSVP requireD) Cost: Free Cost: Free Sunday, November 17th
Wednesday, November 20th
Wednesday, November 20th
Torero Turkey Trot
Special Film Screening:
The War on Hope:
Blood Brother
Location: Sports Center Pool Area Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $15
Trauma and PTSD in Ugandan Children FIghters
Location: Mother Rosalie Hill Hall Location: Maher Hall Executive Classroom SAlomon Hall Time: 6 p.m. Time: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Cost: $12 Cost: Free
“The Spitfire Grille” Location: Camino Hall, The Vassiliadis Family Black Box Theatre
Time: Friday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16th at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, NOvember 17th at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21st at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, November 24th at 2:00 p.m.
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OPINION 5 Is news credible if it’s on Facebook? By Danielle Devries CONTRIBUTOR
Most college students log onto Facebook multiple times in one day, scrolling through pictures, status updates and checking out what all their friends have “liked.” However, a growing trend in social media, especially Facebook, is an increase in news related content. This begs the question whether this news is credible and if Facebook is in fact a viable news source. According to a study conducted by the PEW research center and published in Forbes magazine, Facebook users do not sign on to the site to read about current events. While there is certainly a lot of news available through Facebook, 78 percent of Facebook users say exploring news stories is something they will do only after exhausting all their other entertainment options on the site. Additionally, only 22 percent of news consumers on Facebook believe the news they are learning about via the site to actually be authentic or credible. Perhaps even more alarming is the small percentage of people, 16 percent to be exact, that actually click on the news link to read the whole article as opposed to just forming an opinion based on the headlines that show up in your newsfeed. For busy college students who do not necessarily have time to fully keep up with current events, Facebook can contribute to a greater exposure to major news, and keep us at least partially informed on major newsbreaks. Among people in the Forbes study that reported they followed the news “only some of the time or less,” 47 percent
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Facebook pages like those of CNN can be viewed as credible news but that’s not always the case when browsing Facebook.
said Facebook is a key resource in keeping them informed. For those looking for news on Facebook, there certainly are plenty of options. Almost all major news sources have pages on Facebook you can follow in order to have news articles appear in your newsfeed. Additionally, many users will share an interesting article or study they enjoyed, therefore giving it more exposure. News articles on Facebook currently have the ability to quickly go viral, as an average “active” Facebook user, those who log on at least once
a month, spend about 143 minutes on the site a month, as compared to those same users spending an average of 25 minutes a month on the top 12 online news sources put together. With over a billion users, Facebook has the capability to inform and connect with people all over the world. If used correctly, it has the ability to be a viable news source. Unfortunately, as of yet, Facebook’s image as a news source is scoffed at by more serious news consumers, due to a question in the validity of sources. Recently, a rumor
was started on Facebook that the iconic actor Morgan Freeman had died. As we know him to still be alive and well, this of course was a falsely planted “news” story. Yet, as more and more people saw the headlines and posts on Facebook, people began to believe he actually had died, to the point where I received several texts asking if I had heard the horrible news. As Morgan Freeman was news died down, but for those few hours many people actually believed he had passed. In this way Facebook
can be very dangerous. “I always question the sources of news on Facebook,” freshman Val Estrada said. “Sometimes a claim can go viral, only to turn out to be untrue, so I always take caution before trusting what I read on Facebook.” This is one of several important steps to take before fully trusting news you read on Facebook. Always make sure to check the source; sometimes people share articles without even considering where they came from, and this can lead to us being misinformed. Utilize these sites as a portal to spark interest in a particular event, but then do some additional research to learn more. Nothing major is needed, just a quick Google search to pull up an article on a trusted news outlet. These can be found in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal or San Diego’s Union Tribune. It is best to research actual news articles before forming a concrete opinion, or sharing the news with others. Additionally, if you have only seen the headlines on Facebook, it’s better to ask more questions before weighing in during a discussion about the issue. One must also remember to consider the types of news that tend to be “trending” on Facebook; while there is often times a plethora of entertainment news, to further explore more complex topics some scoping may be necessary. With all that in mind, I fully encourage everyone to take advantage of the news offered on Facebook, and any social media site for that matter, as it is a good resource when used correctly. Especially as a busy college student, exploit Facebook for all it offers, not just the typical “liking” and posting most people associate with social media.
iPhone applications of the week TYPE n Walk
LUMOSITY
MYSHOEBOX
QUIZUP
BITSTRIPS
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4 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
If you are anything like the typical college student, you have a multitude of photos stored on your iPhone from a number of various occasions. Because of all these irreplaceable photos and memories, it’s hard not to worry about losing your iPhone or having it crash and lose its memory. Lucky for photo takers, there is a new application that allows you to backup your photos on an external server to assure you never completely lose them. MyShoebox allows you to upload every photo you’ve taken and stores it on a private, secure drive that you can access at any point. For those who take plenty of photos but are worried about losing them, this is the perfect application for you.
If you are up for a challenge and are good at mind games and trivia, this is the perfect iPhone application for you. QuizUp is the largest realtime trivia game ever and it allows you to play trivia with others and connect with people all over the world. There are over 150,000 questions on the application that you compete against others to answer. These questions range from music to movies to sports and new topics and questions are continuously being added to keep the trivia current and relevant. Not only is QuizUp fun and entertaining, it also allows you to test your own knowledge and compare it against others who are playing against you in these challenging trivia games.
Bitstrips allows you to connect with friends in a fun way. The app is designed to create and share comic messages starring the comic version of you or the avatar you create. Once you have created characters for your comics, you can put them into comic stories where you have the chance to make anything happen to you and your friends’ characters. Bitstrips is also a way to communicate with friends. You can show others how you are feeling by posting status updates. Perhaps the most entertaining part of this app is the numerous templates available to create the characters and setting in your
It’s no surprise that there are Lumosity is an iPhone many collisions that occur on application that allows you the sidewalks of USD. There to improve your overall brain are constantly students with performance by having you their heads buried in their participate in brain exercises. phones trying to get in a There are currently 40 million couple words to their friends people worldwide who are before having to swerve using this application to to avoid another person. improve their memories, Lucky for us, Type n Walk attention spans and overall allows you to watch your brain function. Lumosity surroundings as you text. It is the smarter and safer way to you and your goals so to type on your phone while you are able to reach your you are walking. The app full potential. What is really uses your camera to give unique to this application you a view of what is in front is that it was designed by of you. You are then able to neuroscientists who are type on your phone while you in tune with the ways in view of what lies ahead of which we can enhance you. This allows you to see our brainpower. If you are your surroundings even while interested in improving you are texting so you can your brain’s capability and avoid running into people performance, this app can be while walking on campus. a good place to start.
a creative way to kill time between study sessions.
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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OPINION
EDITOR
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Kendall Tich opinion@usdvista.com
Sara Butler opinion2@usdvista.com
The curse of the American “cheese”
By Kendall Tich
OPINION EDITOR I spent a good amount of last week traveling back to the East Coast for a funeral. Although it was not under the best circumstances, the occasion brought a large part of my family together. With those family gatherings come excessive amounts of introductions, hugs and most importantly, photos. As I stood with my family, posing for a photo after the funeral service, I wondered to myself: do I smile for this photo even though it is being taken at a somber event? Well, I did end up smiling, as did everyone else in my family, which is ironic since the service prior to the photos had been so emotionally draining. So the question that I arrived at after reviewing the photos from my trip, is why, as Americans, are we so inclined to constantly be smiling and what are the consequences of choosing not to? direction, it is almost impossible not to smile. From a very young age, our parents instruct us to “say cheese” when they are taking a photo, even if we had been crying minutes before. If you have ever looked back at old photos of your grandparents or greatgrandparents, you will see that most will not show them smiling but rather they are staring at the camera with a seemingly emotionless expression. So when did forcing a smile in front of a camera become an unavoidable gesture, and why? The only obvious conclusion I could come up with is that smiling is not just representative of someone already being happy, but if we are sad, smiling causes us to head in the direction of being happy again. When my family stood smiling during photos at a funeral, we were smiling in order to escape our sadness, would allow us to forget about our grief in the form of an instant smile. Not only do those smiles cheer ourselves up, but as it has been said, smiling is contagious. By smiling in the direction of others, we are causing them to become happy again as well. This begs the question as to how much smiling is enough smiling? Facebook, Instagram, advertisements, catalogs, billboards and magazines all show smiling people in order to catch the attention of Americans. But what about those Americans who feel unable to smile because they are dealing with some kind of emotional problem that cannot be solved with the simple upward turn of the mouth? Even those who smile the most are sometimes dealing with a large amount of pain. Since frowning has become something that is almost unacceptable in our society without the attachment of something being wrong with the person, we are forced to constantly wear a smile even when we don’t want to. This leaves those who are feeling sad, lost and alone, even more isolated in our society. If someone dealing with grief or depression is surrounded by the happy smiles of those around them, it is nearly impossible to feel as though they have someone to talk to about the troubles they are enduring, seemingly on their own. The thing that Americans have become most envious of in others is their happiness. By constantly being around faces of smiling people, we are always in search of something that can make us feel the way others do. However, we do not always realize that even though everyone around us may be smiling, it does not necessarily mean they have all found complete happiness. A smile is something that can cheer up others around you, as in the case of attending a funeral or occasion in which people are grieving or mourning. When it becomes something that is fakely plastered on the faces of every person you walk by, it can become something that loses its meaning because it distracts us from feelings and emotions that are inevitable as human beings. It may not always be a “say cheese!” moment, but Americans seem to always be smiling like it is.
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When problems such as death, illness or divorce arise at home, it can be difficult to find a balance between the home in which you grew up and the home you have created at USD.
Stay afloat when home falls apart By Sara Butler
ASST. OPINION EDITOR
We were college bound. After we left high school, we decided to attend a four-year university. Unfortunately, the desire for higher education that led many of us to USD, came with the price of leaving behind family, friends and hometowns. As we started our new life and journey here in San Diego, we were bound to separate ourselves from home and bind ourselves to the world of college. This is not to say that we do not Skype or FaceTime our parents and siblings every week, or that we stopped posting on our best friend from high school’s Facebook wall. But as we become accustomed to our new environment, we may tend to distance ourselves from our past life at home. So what happens when problems occur at home as we are living our own lives at USD? Problems at home may involve a variety of issues, including a death in the family, a serious illness or the divorce of your parents. As we grow up, the rest of the world gets older with us. With all of the excitement of our college years, it can be easy to forget that our 21st birthday also means our grandfather’s 80th birthday.
Growing old is inevitable, but easily pushed back to the edge of our minds. A death of a close family member or friend may be hard to grasp, but this tragedy ultimately happens to many college students. The aging of our family members also increases the risk of illness or disease. Getting a call in the middle of biology lecture that your aunt has cancer may catch you by surprise. Good health is easy to take for granted, and a sudden sickness may and your family. Divorce may also be affecting college students. The National Center for Family and Marriage Research has found that the divorce rates for those ages 50 or older have doubled since 1990. Many college students have parents in this age range. While these studies have found that parents believe their college-aged children will better deal with the news, this is not always true. Even though you are not living at home, your parent’s split might still affect you. College students may be so caught up in their lives that they do not know how to handle these problems when they arise. There are two common approaches for dealing with problems at home: avoidance or immersement. Avoidance completely ignores the problem. This includes forgetting the
problem exists, or downplaying the into their school or social lives, going about their day-to-day activities as if nothing was wrong. Immersement is the opposite. This involves completely throwing yourself into the problem, and may mean going home for extended periods of time. Usually, it includes neglecting school work and other responsibilities. While it may seem easier to choose one of these two approaches in the short term, neither avoidance or immersement is ideal in the long term. Katherine Kendig, a contributor for USA Today Educate, offers three ideas for handling problems at home: remembering that you are not alone, knowing that you probably cannot solve the problem yourself and accepting that “sometimes muddling through is all you can do.” First, remember you are not alone. Finding out bad news may make you feel isolated on campus, making you feel as though everyone is a stranger. Reaching out to friends and professors likely to be understanding and offer support away from home. Second, know that you probably cannot solve the problem. Being away at school may make you frustrated that you cannot help out more at home. Most issues cannot be solved by one person, so you should not take that ways to help out from where you are,
instead of feeling like you need to do more. Last, accept that “sometimes muddling through is all you can do.” Most of the time, the best thing you can do is to try to get through it the best you can. This means to keep in touch with those back home without letting it consume your life in college. It is also important to not try to be the perfect student, and to let yourself deal with the issue the best you can. The best response to dealing with problems at home is to choose an approach between avoidance and immersement. Sophomore Kayla Meijer has found that this approach is best when handling issues back on the East Coast. “I deal with problems over long distance by remaining separated from the problem enough so it does not affect my work at school, but also being emotionally present to support my friends and family when they need me” Meijer said. Juggling these two worlds can be issues arise at home, it is easy to lose yourself in one of these two worlds, forgetting the other. It is important to school in these type of situations. Family and high school friends back home offer lots of support, but so do USD friends and professors. If you are missing home during these times, home at our university.
See what we are smiling about this week Kevin Matthews
Nicole Steinmetz
Parker Graham
Siena Pugnale
“I’m smiling because my grandfather’s recent surgery was successful.”
“Thanksgiving break is right around the corner so I get to see my friends and family.”
“I’m smiling because I am done with all my classes for the day.”
“I can’t wait to spend Thanksgiving break in New York with my family.”
Julia Sherwood
Sean Wilson
Alexa Argumedo
Cameron Brown
“I’m smiling because I just
“I’m smiling because I had a really fun trip to the zoo last weekend.”
“I’m smiling because I am happy, healthy and here at USD.”
“I’m smiling because Thanksgiving break is coming up soon.”
paper.”
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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OPINION
Escalation of electronic theft at USD How to stay safe on & off campus By Ileane Polis
bike to campus, let alone leave her iPhone in a public place. “I’ve heard about a lot of bike thefts last year, in which people were even cutting the locks on bikes,” Halliday said. “I never let go of my phone, because it’s a lot easier to steal an iPhone from a tabletop than it is to steal a bike.” Also, it is important to note that some areas on our campus have a lot of
STAFF WRITER
Do you feel safe on campus? If you’re like many USD students, the answer would be yes. You have probably seen campus security cruising you casually stroll to class. Maybe you’ve run past that mini tower with the
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according to Campus Technology, popular spots for cell phone thefts. In fact, according to Daily Finance, electronic, especially laptop, theft has nearly doubled for college students living on campus in the past two years. And for those of you who frequent the west side of campus, you may have noticed the white pieces of paper stapled to the doors of the parking structure that scream, “Car thefts on the rise! People, don’t leave your valuables in your vehicle unless you want to become a victim without an iPhone!”. Even though those papers say it, do students believe they can be victims of theft? Do they believe that their belongings are safe? “I think my things are very safe here,” freshman Ainsley Heffel said. “I accidentally left all my things, including my laptop, in the library. I came back later and everything was exactly as it had been; nothing had even been touched.” This corresponds to the random
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over 5,000 students on campus, it may be hard to track someone down if you do experience a theft.
summon help if you’re experiencing an emergency. But even if you as a person feel safe, are your valuables, especially expensive electronics, easy prey for thieves? An increase in thefts has resulted in students starting to track their electronics.
stories I hear of people accidentally leaving their phones behind in in the same spot. Many USD students don’t see a reason why their peers would steal. “I feel totally safe leaving my things unattended,” sophomore Macon Paine said. “I think USD is small enough where if a theft does occur, campus security and the general and be able to catch the thief. Also, why would anyone want to steal someone else’s laptops or phones when basically everyone here has the same items?” She later said that she has report a theft and help their fellow neighbors out. However, not everyone believes they can make a mistake and not suffer for it. Sophomore Skye Halliday cannot even trust people enough to bring her
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experience with thieves. “I’ve seen iPhones and laptops get stolen since I’ve been here,” James said. “And I feel helpless to stop it. I can only trust that my stuff will be
seconds.” I can see how hard it would be to try to stop a thief, since most are incredibly good and fast at what they do. Also, with so many people going around minding their own business, and with so many people in the way, it could be hard to pinpoint a thief and give an accurate description to police. So what can you do to protect yourself? Of course, the obvious helps: lock your cars, don’t leave anything tempting in sight and make sure the door to your room is actually locked before leaving. Don’t let random people into your room and keep the numbers of campus security and other people who could help on your phone. Most importantly, if you see something suspicious, it’s always safer to report it. Don’t walk on by and say, “I’m sure someone else will say something.” Because, frankly, that someone else should be you.
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Students appear to be sheltered in a safe bubble on the USD campus, but outside that bubble San Diego is a whole different world. Campus police, headquartered behind the Hughes Administration Center, are a large part of why the USD campus remains safe.
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By Jack Kelly
STAFF WRITER
Driving
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way that USD towers over the rest of Linda Vista. Up on our perfect bluff, we live secluded from the rest of San cars and high fashion students. It’s an awesome place to live. But how does our seclusion affect us? Campus is safe. More so than the outside world and than most other campuses that are bigger and perhaps intermixed with urban areas. Never have I felt threatened milling about campus after dark. The ever-roaming Public Safety and abundant emergency light stations are always there to catch any wrongdoers and to respond to your emergencies. But when you step off campus these protective services disappear. It’s easy to forget that in the city of San Diego crime and poverty exist.
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Crime happens every day in San Diego, and you probably won’t get a nice notice from public safety warning you about car thefts. Homelessness is a huge problem in San Diego, and as one strolls through Linda Vista it’s easy to see how lucky you really are. San Diego has the third highest homeless population, only behind New York City and Los Angeles. In a city of 1.3 million, we have an estimated 10,000 homeless. Many homeless people may ask you for money, rarely are these encounters malicious but some encounters with strangers may occasionally come with bad intentions and we need to be aware of those. Mission Beach, our beloved hangout and party spot, can be dangerous at night too, especially when you’re alone. If you get away from the popular late night eats and into the nooks and crannies of the boardwalk streets, you might run into some sketchy folks and it’s best to be prepared. Other than the physical dangers we are protected from, living on campus has other effects on our lives. “I feel so isolated. Sometimes it feels like it’s only the freshmen on
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campus,” freshman Jamie Bash said. Hidden away in our Spanish castle, it is easy to just stay within the campus vibe and forget the happenings of the outside world. If you’re not checking you’re unaware of the happenings in San Diego or the rest of the country. Searching through the news on a devastating typhoon had hit the Philippines killing 10,000 people. quite some time before I found out. That’s just one story; many more minor but important headlines slip by us everyday. Politics, shootings, law reform and other news stories are affecting our world every day, yet at USD it’s easy to live in ignorant bliss. The students here are all aware know the outside world is dangerous and we know we can hide away up on continually stay aware and don’t let ourselves fall into ignorance. Part of what makes USD great is that we want to change the world instead of simply hide from it.
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FEATURE
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You know you are a USD student if...
You wear a sweater and boots when the weather drops below 70 degrees
You have an average of four cups of coffee a day
You get sushi for lunch at least three times a week
You live at the beach with your friends
Most of the people you know own a Longchamp purse
Half the guys sitting around you in class are wearing collared
You spend countless hours down in the stacks
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FEATURE How to pull the perfect all-nighter... By Katie Montero
Don't study in your bed. A tired student sitting in a bed is like putting a margarita in front of a recovering alcoholic. Okay, that's a bit dramatic, but you get the idea. Water is your best friend. Sure, the caffeine from coffee and diet coke are great, but make sure you get enough water too. Dehydration is the number one cause of headaches, and nobody is more headache prone than a frazzled student piling over accounting equations. An apple a day and awake you will stay. The energy you get from eating one apple is comparable to the effects of drinking one cup of coffee. Apples contain natural glucose, which is an energy crash later on. Find a study buddy. One. Find one study buddy, because three's a crowd and four's a party. Studying with friends can be great, but when you have serious work to get done, being around too many people is distracting. Take naps. I've never understood why naps are wasted on kindergarteners who don't appreciate them and not college students who love them as much as life itself. Naps that last around 20 to 30 minutes are recommended so that your
Sit up straight. Not only does good posture help improve focus and attention, but studying while lying down actually encourages passive reading and makes it much harder to sitting at a desk. IvyIvy Guild/The Vista Guild/The Vista
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ARTS & CULTURE
EDITOR
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Khea Pollard arts@usdvista.com
Maya Arrieta arts2@usdvista.com
Hustle & Flow
By Khea Pollard ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
A SDSU student asked me what school I go to. She looked at me for a moment and told me in a snobbish tone of voice that because this is a private university I must be very wealthy. It always amazes me the way people look at me when I tell them I go to USD. It’s mixture of disbelief, admiration and sometimes indignation. People tend to feel smaller when I mention this school’s name. It makes me proud and it disgusts me. I have no desire to be put on a pedestal. Makeshift pedestals aren’t built to last and being placed on one
Photo Courtesy of Miyem Supriyat/FCC Chris Hemsworth plays superhero Thor in Thor: The Dark World.
note the prestige of our school and compliment me for being admitted, I have no eloquent response prepared. Often times I just smile and nod. A compliment is a compliment. People treat my admission to USD as proof of my brilliance, emotional intelligence and enlightenment. Sometimes when I tell people where I study they treat me like I’m perfect, working with the assumption that this school is full of perfect people. USD is home to both the ignorant and cultured alike, to the self-aware and the unconscious. This dynamic contains its own set of problems which is material for another column entirely. Besides, I wouldn’t call myself brilliant. I’m intelligent at best, but my admission to this school was a result of years of hard work. My FAFSA freshman year predicted my parental contribution to be
At this stage in life we are surviving. It hasn’t always been this way. There was a time we were comfortably situated in middle class status. But life has a funny way of reinventing itself through the struggles we face. Each trial we encounter builds character if we don’t allow it to break us. From these it, there is no progress. If I’d led a comfortable life since birth I’m not sure who I’d be today. I’m quite certain I wouldn’t be the same. My parents’ contribution to my education is not monetary. I’m certain they woud give me the world if they could. The most they can do for me while I’m here is contribute their wisdom, love and support and that’s all I expect from them. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the movie “Hustle & Flow,” it follows the trials and tribulations of a hustler and pimp named DJay who’s also an aspiring rapper. It’s not a very good movie in my opinion. I wouldn’t recommend it. So then, why is this column titled “Hustle and Flow”? I can’t rap and I’m
Thor: The Dark World is a Marvel masterpiece The god of thunder returns to the big screen By Kevin Searle CONTRIBUTOR
“Thor” was Marvel Studios’ big crashing down to the New Mexico desert—and theaters worldwide— in 2011, he also tore through the hint of realism established in the other preHemsworth, is the crown prince of Asgard, the paradisiac realm with heavy ties to Norse mythology. This the magical explanations on which “The Avengers” based its storyline. If audiences had not reacted well to the turn towards the fantastical, it had previously enjoyed. Luckily for Marvel and for audiences, “Thor” was a huge success. The eponymous Aryan prince and his wayward brother, Loki, have since become some of the most
a big way, in a movie that’s bigger, more bombastic and better than its predecessor. After a prologue that introduces
bed chambers and prisons, highlighting that Asgard is a normal—if medieval— place. New director Alan Taylor gives Asgard a more grounded and realistic feel, which serves it well. Thor’s home planet looks more regal and fantastical than ever before, and it’s a believable location to boot. Viewers are given reason to worry about Asgard and its citizens, as the dark elf Malekith provides quite a lot of drama for the alien world. Malekith is an ancient creature who was defeated by Thor’s grandfather and, unbeknownst to him, managed to survive in a prolonged state of sleep. The woken elf and his legion have designs for destroying the nine realms and the newly established peace. Unfortunately, Malekith is a dull and generic antagonist. There is little to explain his motivations other than his inherent evilness. In truth, he for providing drama. As soon as he is introduced, one knows that Thor will reunite with Jane and release the imprisoned Loki. an important part in the movie, and her importance to Thor is highlighted, the audience is given little reason to care for the relationship. At the onset of the
movie, it’s been two years since the events of Thor, the last time Jane and Thor were together. And the events of the movie lasted less than a week, so the reason for their deep connection remains a mystery. Still, despite those assistant Darcy take on important
nature of Thor and Loki’s relationship. Loki’s perverse sibling rivalry is on full display. Unfortunately, those scenes are in rather short supply. superhero movie, but it’s also a lot of other things. It’s a comedy, compete with a hilarious cameo , a relationship-
characters and Thor’s relationship with humans as well as Asgardians, but they distract from the best relationship adoptive brother Loki. Thor and Loki have a complicated, contested relationship. The trickster god Loki has attempted to kill Thor on several occasions, never attempting to hide his contempt for his brawnier sibling. This relationship, coupled with the Loki’s wit and manipulative nature, make the scenes in which Thor and Loki are together a real joy. As the trailers make clear, Thor and Loki will be forced into an uneasy alliance at Tom Hiddleston is fantastic as the god of mischief, and his scenes with Thor There are tender moments and biting quips that highlight the competitive
family turmoil that exists between both human and godly families alike. This move seems designed to highlight the humanity at the core of the alien Asgardians. At one point, viewers are reminded that even citizens of Asgard, while being incredibly long-lived, are mortal and vulnerable, just as humans
There are one or two ‘coincidences’ that seem to exist only to drive the plot forward. The main villain is less-thanstellar. Some attempts at humor that after a major catastrophe. But thanks to some great action scenes, some great comedic moments and the excellent performances by the perfectly cast Hiddleston and Hemsworth, “Thor: exciting blockbuster.
Avengers” left off. Loki, the defeated antagonist, is brought back to Asgard in chains. After a brief and venomous conversation with his adoptive father Odin, Loki is sentenced to spend the rest of his days in a cell. Meanwhile, the thunder god is working to bring peace to the nine realms, the planets over which Asgard theoretically however, he feels no joy. The Thor in
perseverance, a resourcefulness I’d like to preserve in my adult life. Hustlers make something out of nothing. Their conditions don’t determine their capacity for success, they do. I attend a school I cannot afford by any stretch of the imagination
the year since “The Avengers,” and he takes no pleasure in the thought that he is destined to take the throne of Asgard from his aging father. In fact, he takes pleasure in little, as he still pines for the Midgardian —Midgard being Earth— Jane Foster.
I applied to be a Torero I didn’t let the lack of money stop me. Now I’m receiving a coveted education both inside and outside the classroom. Much
to see of Asgard except the exterior and royal palace. The landscape depicted was so colorful and radiant it appeared unrealistic. Thankfully, in
navigation through life, my talent. It’s my receipt of blessings and a precursor for those to come. SDSU sent me an acceptance letter too. Comparing the cost of attendance between the two schools was brutal. If I chose between SDSU and USD solely
the mystical world. Scenes take place in the courtyards, dining rooms, pubs,
have been easy. At the end of the day, it came down to the quality of teaching, among other less crucial factors. I was faced with the decision to either take the less expensive route to pursue a decent education, or take the more costly route for an exemplary education. Clearly I chose the latter. So to this woman who asked me if I’m wealthy, I responded “absolutely not.” I’m far from it. But I will be one day. So long as I remember to trust my
Photo Courtesy of Ma_Co2013/FCC Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman in Thor: The Dark World.
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Improv night leaves the audience in stitches Theatre Department hosts second annual improv night at Studio Theatre
By Chanel Krueger CONTRIBUTOR
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For those who loved the old show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” the USD Theatre Department’s Second Annual Improv Night at the Studio Theatre was the perfect scene. Luckily, most of the members of the audience know of this classic show. For those who don’t know this show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” was about four professional improv performers who create characters, scenes and songs on the spot, in the style of short improvisation games. Topics for the games were based on audience suggestions or predetermined prompts from the host, Drew Carey. This year’s Improv Night had great references to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” with USD theatre’s faculty member Jacob Bruce dressing like Carey. He wore the black suit and red tie, an ode to Carey’s usual clothing ensemble for the show. But he didn’t stop there. Just like Carey, Bruce sometimes participated in the improv activities on stage. Bruce was the best improv performer on stage that night due to his quick comedic one-liners and natural sense of humor. Bruce is also a
Bruce also had the famous “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” buzzer, except this buzzer was small and portable. This buzzer allowed the host to move around stage. This improv event even had “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” games like “Scenes from a Hat,” “World’s Worst” and “Wrong Choice.” The funniest parts of the night were “Scenes from a Hat” and “Wrong Choice.” “Scenes from a Hat” is when creative and outrageous prompts were the improv performers have to act out written by amusing theatre majors. scenes written on little pieces of paper “Wrong Choice” was side-splitting that are mixed around in a hat. The because it was performed by veteran audience members randomly pick the improv student professionals from the scenes from the hat. “Wrong Choice” is Theatre Department. when you have two improv performers acting out a scene set up by the host. to their “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” And the host doesn’t like a certain line show. Bruce had two assistants, USD from their scene, the host buzzes them. theatre majors Sophia Wood and The person who said the certain line Rachel Meyers. These assistants were must change into it’s opposite. “Scenes dressed in fun “Pop!” sweaters to express dynamic personalities. from a Hat” was hilarious because the11/6/13 CMLaw13_Fowler_Ads_CMFLaw13 USD 10:40their AM Page 1
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They are the leaders of the USD theatre club on campus. Meyers and Wood are thinking of starting an improv club on willing and eager students to help get it started. Students of all majors and minors came to the show. Adults of all ages in the audience were laughing at all the jokes and partaking in the improv activities. Though most of the volunteers for the skits and games were either theatre majors or minors, there
was a good amount of participation from the other students with no theatre or improv experience. Some of the best improvisers of the night were the students with no improv experience. However, participation was not required, and a good percentage of students chose not to do so. This created an environment of freedom, relaxation and pure entertainment. “I liked watching my friends acting all wacky in front of everyone in the audience. Good thing I wasn’t
force to do any of it because I don’t like performing in front of people,” junior Shari Afuso said. Improv Night was part of the Theatre Department’s Lunch Box Series. This series helps interested students, whether theatre majors or not, explore different aspects of theatre. The next Lunch Box event, on Nov. 12 in Camino 131, will teach students how to act in front of the camera. There will be two more events this semester, taking place on Nov. 19 and Dec. 3.
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Artists’ Corner: Makeup Artist Amber Courtney By Khea Pollard ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR
Whether it be on canvas or the body, art can be expressed through many different mediums. Junior Amber Courtney is a makeup artist and plus size model. She sat down with The Vista to talk to us about her experience as an artist she never thought she could become.
TV: What type of makeup do you do? AC: I do freelancing. So, if you need someone to do your makeup for special events like a wedding, birthday party, or a fashion show. For these types of events I will travel to the client and do their makeup for the event. But that’s all freelancing on my own time. I’m also a makeup artist at Macy’s in Fashion Valley. I work for Bare Minerals, Smashbox, Urban Decay, Inglots-a Polish brand-and Tarte.
TV: How did you get your start?
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TV: If readers want to use your services, how much do you charge? AC: Well, it’s freelance, so depending on the event you need me for, I usually specify the price to suit the event. For example, a birthday party is going to be a lot cheaper than a fashion show. That’s one face to do going to more expensive than one face for a wedding.
AC: “I really fell into it because I wasn’t really artsy at all. I never though I’d be doing it because I’m just terrible at anything that has to do with art. I went to Howard at the time and I was working at Macy’s in the Juniors department. One of the women that worked there said ‘You are a beautiful woman of color. We need more women
TV: So you determine your own prices most of the time?
few months were awful because I had no idea what I was doing and had no expeience with makeup. But later they sent me to actual training with the different brands like Urban Decay, which is a really big artistry brand. I learned a lot about makeup application techniques during that time. But the artistry part of it, I had to learn that gradually over time through repition. No one can teach you how to be an artist. So, I just kept doing it until I improved. I’m good now [laughs]. People pay me for it.
TV: Do you have to purchase all of your own makeup for this kit?
AC: Yes, only when I freelance. When I’m at Macy’s I get paid through the company; they are the ones setting the wages.
freelancing job like? AC: I did makeup for a model that was shooting for her portfolio. The photographer was very good so I felt extra pressure. I was nervous because I feel like I hyped myself up a lot to get the job and was worried about my inexperience when I arrived onset. I think I was most nervous about my I was doing. Every freelance makeup artist has a makeup kit that they take to each job they do. Because we usually don’t know what the model will look like, we have to come prepared with every shade imaginable to accommodate the client when we nervous that I wouldn’t be prepared for the model when I saw her for the
AC: It’s a huge investment. Because, as I’ve said, you have to have all types of shades and brands to be subsidized by the amount of clients you get. You should be getting paid more than you’re spending on your kit. The more jobs, the better. I personally have over $400 worth of product in my kit. After freelancing for about seven clients, my cost for the kit will be subsidized by the amount of money I made. So you do have to do it for a while to start making money.
match for someone you’ve never seen, on the spot. Then you have to think about lighting and the set design, how the particular brands of makeup will look on each of your different clients. All those factors matter when deciding what image to create on a model. In that way, the model’s face is a canvas. It took me a long time to decide exactly what I wanted to do, but it turned out well in the end. Luckily, the shoot was on the beach so I could opt to do a subtle look.
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TV: What is your favorite part of the whole process? the transformation. Taking someone who doesn’t wear makeup at all and transforming them into something photo-worthy. Using contouring techniques and emphasizing their best features to completely change a person’s look is absolute fun. Most of the time my clients didn’t even know they could look as good as they do when I’m done with them.
TV: Do you have a least favorite aspect? AC: Stability. You really have to work hard at this profession if you want this to be your job-your only job, that is. I’m lucky I work at Macy’s in addition to freelancing for some stability. But so many people only freelance. That gets rough if you don’t have a good amount of clients. Another thing that could be a challenge is meeting the requests of your clients. Some people come into Macy’s and tell me, ‘Okay, I’m looking for a smoky, dramatic, natural-looking eye.’ I get confused [laughs]. They just gave me every type of eye there could Photos Courtesy of Amber Courtney
when you’re trying to please your client.
TV: Any advice for aspiring makeup artists? AC: The single most important thing you can do is to start to build your portfolio. You’re going to have to do a lot of free work to build up a good portfolio before you can start booking jobs and setting the prices that you want. This applies to any artistic profession really. It’s all about asking friends and people you know to photograph as models. Then you can show other people all the good work you’ve done and hopefully book a lot of clients. If you’re interested in hair and nails in addition to makeup, cosmetology school may even be an option for you. Do makeup as much as possible. That’s the only way you’ll improve in your art. Even if you do go to cosmetology school to learn the basics, the real artistry comes from practice and experience.
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SPORTS Not So Sly, Mr. Incognito
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Hunter Jameson sports2@usdvista.com
BCS rankings feature big changes By Hunter Jameson ASST. SPORTS EDITOR
By Davis Jones
SPORTS EDITOR One of my friends made a reference to Richie Incognito last week. I had never heard the name before. I thought the name was used as some pseudonym to point out an unliked person, as in, ‘Ehh, take a look at ol Richie Incognito over here‌â€? I found out two days later that I wasn’t far from the truth. Jonathan Martin, an offensive lineman for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, left the team in October. He issued a statement in which he left for ‘emotional’ reasons. In November, ESPN released a report that teammate Richie Incognito, an offensive guard and eight-year veteran, had harassed Martin so venomously that the young player checked into a hospital at one point for emotional distress. Incognito’s actions reportedly ranged from threatening text messages to Martin regarding his family’s safety to forcing him to hand over $15,000 to pay for a Las Vegas trip he didn’t attend. The Dolphins suspended Incognito was detrimental to the team. It’s one saga of many in the league and in professional sports as a whole. Veterans harass young guns all the time, in all occupations. But if ever there was a paradox sports, it’s the initiatory hazing process as an unknown tradition; acknowledged by anyone with a pulse in male athletics, the majority treatment goes unseen by the media and is looked past by actions are seen as buzz-worthy enough to deserve attention. I want to add some other rumors to the mix, though, just for a little experiment. Evaluate your reaction when you come across these: Miami offensive lineman Josh Samuda’s eyebrows are shaved and his hair is shaped into a penis-shaped Mohawk. Team goes go-karting in April. Incognito on Twitter, joined by a photo the go kart.â€? Martin eats lunch in the team’s cafeteria, and Incognito and other teammates stand up and leave whenever Martin sits down with them. This is still the NFL, right? I didn’t think this was a Pee-Wee League. The latest news in Miami shows the organization’s inability to handle a bullying atmosphere among its players. But the most shameful part is how the word ‘bullying’ pops up again and again for a sport widely held as the epitomic ‘man’s game.’ Apparently, only the masculine elite have the ability to work for a company that lets grade schools. Plenty of these men hold up an image of respectability. I’d trust Peyton Manning with my bank account number. For one, what kind of money does he need from me? Second, I have 20 bucks in there. Third, I could say Peyton Manning has my bank account number. But in seriousness, I have little reason to doubt his aw-shucks personality as genuine. Rather, he’s given me no reason not to. Incognito has given me plenty. Fined $50,000 dollars by the league in 2009 after two violent personal fouls. A publicized sideline feud with St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo. An award by the league’s players, coaches, and fans as the NFL’s ‘Dirtiest Player,’ for moves like gouging players’ eyes and punching them. Nevermind that he weirdly won the NFL’s ‘Good Guy’ award in 2012 for his reputation with the media. ‘Good’ is what you tell your
As the regular season of college football reaches its end and bowl season is right around the corner, teams atop the Bowl Championship Subdivision standings have the added pressure of closing out the season strong. Every game is extremely important leading up to the conference championship game because winning your conference can guarantee a spot in a competitive bowl. There are limited spots for the BCS bowl games: the Rose Bowl, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl, Discover Orange Bowl, AT&T Cotton Bowl and the BCS National Championship. A team’s BCS ranking is what determines which bowl game they games there is only room for 10 teams, plus the top two that will play in the National Championship. The Top 10 right now, starting from number one, are the University of Alabama, Florida State University, Ohio State University, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Oregon, Auburn University, Clemson University, University of Missouri and University of South Carolina. However, there are certain BCS rules that give an At-Large bid to a team who is not in one of the power conferences or in the Top 10. This the Fresno State Bulldogs, Northern Illinois Huskies and the University of Central Florida Knights. The Bulldogs are the highest ranked of the three at number 14, so they currently have the advantage for playing in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The BCS is nearly unpredictable so fans will be on the edge of their seats throughout the last three weeks of the season. A major shock in the BCS took place last Thursday when the Oregon Ducks played at the Stanford Cardinal in Palo Alto, CA. Oregon came in a win against Stanford would surely give them that spot. Stanford had other going into the game. College football fans were stunned at the complete
dominance of Oregon. Midway through the third quarter Stanford was winning 23-0. Holding the Oregon offense scoreless into the fourth quarter seemed impossible so far this season, as Oregon came in averaging over 50 points per game, third in the nation. Stanford held off a late run by Oregon to win 26-20, dropping Oregon to sixth in the BCS standings and elevating Stanford to fourth. The Florida State Seminoles owe Stanford a big favor, because they no longer have to worry about Oregon taking their spot every week. Freshman quarterback Jameis Winston, one of the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy, leads the Seminoles every Saturday and continued to do so this past weekend. The Seminoles had no trouble against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday, dominating in a 59-3 win. They have three games left against Syracuse University, University of Idaho and the University of Florida. None of these teams should be a threat to the Seminoles’ undefeated season. If they make it to 12-0 Florida State will Championship. Florida State’s opponent is looking like the Alabama Crimson Tide, who has been the number one team all season. The Crimson Tide are also back-to-back National Champions and are led by head coach Nick Saban and quarterback AJ McCarron. McCarron is arguably the most underrated quarterback in the country, and a third National Championship in his career at Alabama would put him in a very limited group as one of the best college quarterbacks of all time. Last Saturday the Crimson Tide had their most impressive win against the No. 13 Louisiana State University Tigers in years, making a statement for anyone who argues that they aren’t as good as they used to be. They crushed a tough Southeastern Conference rival LSU 38-17, their largest victory against the Tigers in McCarron’s four years. The rest of the season is going to be interesting for the top 10 BCS teams, especially once the conference championship games begin. Ultimately, nothing is set in stone and fans should be excited for the next month of college football.
BCS Standings 1. Alabama 2. Florida State 3. Ohio State 4. Stanford 5. Baylor 6. Oregon 7. Auburn 8. Clemson 9. Missouri 10. South Carolina 11. Texas A&M 12. Oklahoma State 13. UCLA 14. Fresno State 15. Northern Illinois 16. MIchigan State 17. UCF 18. Oklahoma 19. Arizona State 20. Louisville 21. LSU 22. Wisconsin 23. Miami (FL) 24. TExas 25. Georgia
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Men’s basketball sweeps inaugural USD Classic Team battles through two games in two nights to stay undefeated
By Davis Jones
[in the post]. I like getting in there. A
SPORTS EDITOR Conference earlier this July.
basketball team, but its 2-0 record over
like to play these,” head coach Bill
end of the year when we play in the to have to win three games in four days have to learn from, how to respond to
guard Demetrius Walker and pulled
to go in with the same mentality we had
A source of optimism for the team was its improved play in areas that traditionally drop during back-toback games. Not only did the Toreros
play down. We have to keep it rising, keep building that momentum and beating teams.” With the Gulf Showcase
offseason conditioning program that Dee said was designed to push him and his teammates past late-game fatigue. “Coach Rochet was our weight coach this past offseason, and he really put a good weight program together. We were in the gym four days a week doing hour and a half workouts. It was tough. It was mentally tough and
throws, a near-80 percent average.
following week, a stretch during which the Toreros will play three games in three consecutive days, Coach Grier
use those things and make us tougher
we got the win, and tonight we did a
Christopher Anderson commanded a two key shots and stealing the ball a fast break and a pass to sophomore guard Duda Sanadze, who converted a Two later free-throws by Sandaze and with eight seconds left, also initiated by
eight assists. to make big plays against opponents nearly twice his size has been part of
to the NCAA tournament last year since its move up to the Division I level in 2004. Led by new head coach
“We played both teams last
ready for the next game.” Less than 24 hours separated the
victory. Junior guard Johnny Dee led tournament welcomed three other teams to the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, including West Coast Conference foe the Loyola Marymount
Anderson as part of a double-double in in there. I go at them, get fouled, get
The NCAA tournament might be
Classic shows that all eyes are set for March.
Sanadze would all end the game with
the Antelopes on Nov. 9. Not only would the quick turn-around mirror an NCAA Tournament schedule, but
we can push through because of how hard our workouts were,” Dee said.
have to be,” Anderson said. “I have to
Jackrabbits, the team hopes to carry the regular season begins.
talk forward. Just being two and zero is always a great start for a team.” The team travels east this week
test of what is to come for teams still playing in March. “Some of our younger guys have to learn how to keep battling the way that guys like Johnny and Chris do,” these games to see how well your guys can take the information you give them through and go out and execute. And I thought for the most part that they did tournament is like.”
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Los Angeles Clippers tip off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 2012-2013 regular season game at the Staples Center. The 2013-2014 regular season has begun and teams such as the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs are off to hot starts while others, such as the LA Lakers, are still stuggling to find their groove with key players out due to injury.
Teams show their strength early in NBA season Pacers and Spurs both have hot starts
By Hunter Jameson
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The NBA season is underway and certain teams are already starting to separate themselves from the rest. Although the season is early, having a strong start is very important for dictating how the rest of the season will go. As players get back into the swing of regularly playing basketball, the ones who get in a groove early will a good start. In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers are the team that stands out thus far. The only undefeated team weeks, the Pacers have been able to click in all levels of the game. They are led by forwards Paul George and Danny Granger. George is fourth in the league in points per game with 24.9. They have impressive wins against the Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn
Nets and Memphis Grizzlies and have a relatively easy schedule through the end of November. In the Western Conference, it comes as no surprise that the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have the best records thus far. Both teams only have one loss through Durant of the Thunder is the two time NBA scoring champion and currently leads the league with 30.2 points per game. Tony Parker leads the Spurs
slow start but look to get the ball rolling quickly as the season progresses. The Golden State Warriors are off to a 4-3 start, losing to three of the toughest competitors in the Western Conference. The LA Clippers, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies all beat the Warriors already, but the tough competition will likely get the Warriors in good shape for the rest
The Clippers are currently 5-3 and have two games against the young, athletic Oklahoma City Thunder in the next
starters are off to great starts, led by
impressive stats of all point guards in the league. Leading up to the season, California was wondering how the
20.4 points per game. Point guard and
entertains the crowd every game with his signature massive dunks that
able to beat the Houston Rockets and former teammate Dwight Howard in Houston 99-98 on a game-winning shot by guard Steve Blake. The Lakers are 3-5 so far, but considering their offensive situation, this is not as bad as what it could be. Shooting guard Jodie Meeks leads
per game. Chris Paul is also averaging per game, showing how different the Lakers offense is working compared lack of a superstar offensive threat, the Lakers have been able to distribute the scoring amongst eight players that has
points per game and distributes the per game while also contributing 6.9 everyone involved on offense. Power despite being one of the oldest centers
per game and shooting forward Andre
rebounds per game. The Spurs have set the tone early with wins against the Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers. The California teams are off to a
far. The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the favorites to make the NBA offense led by point guard Chris Paul.
traded to the Houston Rockets. Although their record is not something to brag about, they have had some very solid games that resulted in victories against the top teams in the west. On opening night, the Lakers shocked LA and NBA fans around the country by beating cross-town rival, the LA
This is a very exciting time basketball all in action. The NBA season is picking up quickly and fans will soon be able to tell which teams will make a run to take the title of NBA champions away from the back-toback champions, the Miami Heat.
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Ferrari and DeArmas earn WCC Player of the Week By Davis Jones
SPORTS EDITOR USD watched two of its athletes earn West Coast Conference Player of the Week honors simultaneously as its announced middle hitter Chloe Ferrari as volleyball Player of the Week on Monday, along with forward Torrey DeArmas as Player of the Week for men’s soccer. Ferrari, a senior from Clovis,
CA, received the award after helping lead her team to a 2-0 record last week. The streak included a close 3-2 road win against the University of San Francisco Dons, during which she tallied a career-high 22 kills and 44 swings. Ferrari’s performance came on the perfect night; just a short distance south, the Brigham Young University Cougars lost in four sets to the home team Santa Clara University Broncos, which knocked the Cougars out of a Toreros now share the position with BYU and stand as the No. 8 team in
the country after 12 straight wins and seven consecutive weeks in the Top10. With the Player of the Week honor, Ferrari has now won the award three times this year. She was also voted by of the Month for both September and October. Sophomore forward Torrey DeArmas, who grew up playing in Escondido, scored two goals last weekend in his team’s wins against the Gonzaga University Bulldogs and the University of Portland Pilots,
Week selection of his career. His goal began an offensive run in which the six minutes of play. He broke a 1-1 tie with the Pilots with a goal in the 81st minute, his fourth of the year and the eventual game-winner in a lopsided 4-1 victory. The wins marked USD’s
to battle Portland and Nov. 13 to play Gonzaga. It caps off its regular season at home on Nov. 23 against BYU in place in the WCC. Men’s soccer ends its 2013 campaign on the road, as it will take on a Nov. 13 match against the Loyola Marymount University Santa Clara.
Both Ferrari’s and DeArmas’ teams have only a few games left against conference opponents this season. The volleyball team returns to the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Nov. 14
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Quarterback Mason Mills throws a pass during a home game this season. Mills was recently placed on the Walter Payton Award watch list along with 20 other player for being one of the top players in Division I FCS football.
Toreros continue to roll over PFL Competition By Hunter Jameson
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Torero football team has been dominating Pioneer Football League opponents in recent weeks, but its performance against the Morehead State Eagles in Morehead, KY might be its most impressive performance of the season. USD needs to win every game for the rest of the season in for the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, and defense against the Eagles. Sophomore running back Bug Rivera got the Toreros on the board
the Torero defense, senior quarterback Mason Mills connected with redshirt junior wide receiver Reggie Bell for a seven-yard touchdown. The two would also tandem for an exciting 70-yard touchdown later in the quarter, giving the Toreros an early 21-0 lead. The Boyd. This would be all the Eagles could celebrate, as they would not get any more points the rest of the game. The third quarter featured a lack of offense for both teams, but the only touchdown of the period was on a three-yard pass from Mills to junior wide receiver Brandon White. White now has 11 touchdown receptions on
the season, leading all Toreros in that category. The fourth quarter was controlled by the Torero defense, especially by its redshirt safeties senior Robbie Beathard and junior Troy McClelland. Both had interceptions in the quarter following a 77-yard interception return by another Torero defensive back, junior Yogi Hale. The offense also scored multiple times in the fourth, racking up 21 more Mills hit redshirt junior wide receiver D’Angelo Barksdale for a six-yard touchdown. Senior running back Joe 83-yard rushing touchdown, reaching the 100-yard rushing mark for the fourth time this season. Redshirt junior
quarterback Kyle Miller came in for Mills and was able to add to the Torero lead on a 17-yard touchdown pass to redshirt senior fullback Lawrence Larivee. Mills had another stellar day, completing 23 of 31 passes for 378 yards and four touchdowns. Bell had his best game of the season, hauling in nine receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, redshirt senior linebacker Matt Miller led the charge with 13 tackles followed by fellow redshirt senior Ryan Downing’s 10 tackles and one forced fumble. Mills is having a spectacular season for the Toreros. On the year, his stats total 227-341 in completions It was just announced Monday that
Mills was placed on the Walter Payton Award watch list along with two other heralded quarterbacks in Southeastern Louisiana’s Bryan Bennett and Princeton’s Quinn Epperly. There are a total of 20 players on the watch list and Mills is among the favorites to win this prestigious award. With the win, the Toreros overall. A win this Saturday against Drake University would solidify the Bulldogs, the Marist College Red Foxes and the Mercer College Bears. The game is at Torero Stadium on Nov.