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While last weekend’s tremors originatedbelow the border and caused little damage inSan Diego, the earthquake and its fear-induc-ing aftershocks served as jolting remindersthat the danger is ever present.

From emergency preparedness measuresto satellite imaging and aid relief, San DiegoState is constantly dealing with its location onshaky terrain.

SDSU’s Imperial Valley campus closedMonday because of the earthquake and thedamage it caused in Calexico, where the cam-pus is located. According to a press release,there were minimal damages to the satellitecampus and no damage caused to the mainSDSU campus.

Both the Laguna Salada fault, whichcaused Sunday’s earthquake, and the SanAndreas fault line are a significant distancefrom San Diego. As a result, SDSU’s Rollin andCaroline Eckis Chair in Seismology, StevenDay, said a smaller but closer fault, the RoseCanyon fault, is more likely to pose a risk toSan Diego State.

“It (the Rose Canyon fault) will haveother events in the future,” Day said. “Wedon’t know exact frequency, nor the exactsize, but they could be as large as magnitudeseven. Because they’re essentially right inthe urban zone of San Diego, that would beimportant for us.”

While many of the university’s structuresdate back further than 40 years, SDSU struc-tural engineering professor Ziad Bayasi saidthe buildings should withstand a local earth-quake because they were up to the seismiccode when they were built.

“The code has become very complicated,and every few years they change the code, andit actually becomes typically more complicat-ed than the previous code,” Bayasi said.

Seismic coding used to be done using azoning method, but site-specific coding isdone now, so the design of new or remodeledbuildings must take into consideration thespecific site where the structure stands todetermine how to construct the building toprepare it for earthquakes.

Bayasi said SDSU’s seismic acceleration isbetween .12 and .17, meaning a 100-ton build-ing would have approximately 12 tons of side

force during an earthquake. “In Los Angeles it’s higher, and in San

Francisco it’s higher, but it’s not small,” he said. Bayasi said it’s irresponsible to say which

buildings on campus are safe or unsafe,because it would take weeks or months ofanalysis to determine a building’s safety in thecase of an earthquake.

Bayasi added that a more informed assess-ment is typically made after an earthquakebecause more is learned about the building’sbehavior after an actual event.

SDSU’s Physical Plant is responsible forconducting building inspections on campus.John Rodriguez, assistant director for thePhysical Plant at SDSU, said the plant con-ducts frequent inspections accompanied bydeputy fire marshals.

Diagonal cracks are the number one signthat a building has earthquake damage,according to Bayasi.

In an effort to reduce hazards related toearthquakes, the physical plant has alsoanchored down many filing cabinets, book-shelves and other similar interior elementsthat pose serious risks on campus.

SDSU has specific safety guidelines in theevent of an earthquake, including what toexpect; what to do if you are outside, in abuilding or in an elevator; and what to doafter the earthquake. The emergency pre-paredness program booklet also states thatthe university plans to keep essential opera-tions running on a temporary basis after anearthquake if possible.

The university conducted an evacuationdrill Tuesday to test the fire alarm system,indoor speakers of Love Library andManchester Hall and the loudspeaker MassNotification System. The system was installedlate last year to be used by the SDSU PoliceDepartment for emergency notifications. Thedrill was planned before Sunday’s earthquake.

Love Library is listed as a top priority forseismic reinforcement in a 2008 CaliforniaState University report on system-wideearthquake preparedness. However, nosuch project is in sight.

The San Diego campus is not listed in afive-year seismic retrofit program ending in2014. Rodriguez said it’s been about 15 to 20years since the school has done any retro-fitting — a process used to strengthen olderbuildings that are not up to current earth-quake safety standards.

The report lists SDSU as a campus withhigh seismic activity, along with 30 othercampuses, including the Chancellor’s officeand residence.

Sunday’s quake also promptedresearchers at SDSU to help with reliefefforts in Mexico. The Visualization Lab, partof the university’s graduate program inHomeland Security, is currently workingwith officials in the state of Baja CaliforniaNorte to provide imagery and visualization

tools to help with emergency response. “We’re talking about a large, desolate area

where you could have infrastructure far fromurban areas, so how do you assess that? Beingable to have that imagery … so they under-stand where the damages are so they can sendthe various people to those locations, that’sthe sort of thing this will be used for,” JeffreyMcIllwain, co-director of the HomelandSecurity Graduate Program, said.

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SDSU to open downtown art gallerySan Diego State has finally put the finishingtouches on its new art gallery. The gallery,which has been in the works for about eightyears, is located in the heart of downtownSan Diego on the corner of Broadway andKettner Boulevard. It is housed in theground floor of the historic Electra building,which was once the home to John D.Spreckels’ San Diego Electric Railway Co.nearly a century ago.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for SanDiego State University to have a physicalpublic presence in downtown San Diego,”Catherine Gleason, associate director ofthe SDSU art gallery, said. “By opening agallery in downtown, the university is ableto make a connection with a different partof the community.”

The 2000-square-foot gallery neighbors

the Museum of Contemporary Art and theNew Children’s Museum. Gleason said thespace and construction of the new art gallerywas donated by Bosa Development Corp.

Contemporary art from SDSU students,alumni and other artists from around theworld will be featured in the new art gallery,Gleason said.

The inaugural exhibition “Divergence”will be on display this Friday, the day thegallery is scheduled to open its doors.“Divergence” will display the artwork ofthree prominent artists from three differ-ent eras: John Baldessari, DeborahButterfield and Andrea Zittel. All threeartists are SDSU alumni.

“This exhibition is identifying thestrength of the art school here,” ArthurOllman, director of the School of Art, Designand Art History, said.

Ollman said having Baldessari, Butterfieldand Zittel as the opening exhibit is a “sweet”way to introduce the new gallery to the pub-

lic. The exhibit will run from April 9 throughJan. 3 of next year.

Interior design senior Sami McClellansaid the new art gallery will be beneficialfor students.

“We have a lot of talented people here in

the art department,” McClellan said. “Thenew art gallery will give them an opportuni-ty to show off their work and to get known.”

Gleason said students in the School ofArt, Design, and Art History will have theopportunity to work in the gallery asinterns, and learn how to operate and runan art space.

Ollman said the art gallery will have otheruses, too. He said it will hold poetry read-ings, music events and symposiums.

McClellan said she hopes the new gallerywill help people recognize how great the artprogram is at SDSU.

“The art department is not well-knownhere on campus,” McClellan said. “It wouldbe good to show we are just as good as anyother art school.”

SDSU is the first major university toopen a gallery space downtown. The newart gallery will be free of charge to the gen-eral public.

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The San Diego State baseball team is 29games into its season, but sophomoreRyan O’Sullivan’s year finally startedTuesday night.

SDSU’s shortstop /pitcher played his firstfull game with a batand a glove at UCIrvine’s Anteater

Ballpark, where he brought in the game-winning run in the Aztecs’ 6-5 victoryagainst the Anteaters.

After senior pinch-hitter GuyWilleford’s RBI double brought in thetying run, O’Sullivan faced a 2-0 countwith two outs.

“I was just trying to put the ball inplay and get a good shot to win thegame,” O’Sullivan said. “It got up themiddle and we were able to score the runand get ahead.”

O’Sullivan had been hitless for thenight prior to the final inning, but hissingle through second base was able tobring in freshman pinch-runner AlbertAlvarez and top the game off with thesixth and final run.

The No. 18 Anteaters were held score-less in the bottom of the inning because ofsophomore closer John Pecoraro, whoearned his fifth save of the year.

SDSU’s win against UC Irvine marksthe first game this year when the team

picked up a victory despite trailing in theninth inning. The Aztecs are now 3-8 onthe road and 12-17 overall.

After a two-game suspension stoppedO’Sullivan from seeing the mound or thebatters’ box on opening weekend, hethrew his arm out in his debut perform-ance after 12 pitches.

His injury was deemed serious by headcoach Tony Gwynn, who said he didn’twant to “risk it” and place O’Sullivan backon the mound prematurely.

“I didn’t really know how to be hurt,”O’Sullivan said about the injury. “I’malways running around and the coacheswould tell me to sit down and relax, butthat’s not who I am.”

O’Sullivan was missing in actionbecause of the injury until he pinch-hit twoat bats in SDSU’s loss to New Mexico onMarch 26. Since then, he has played in sixgames as the designated hitter, scrappingtogether five hits and three RBI.

Tuesday night in Irvine wasO’Sullivan’s first performance in whichhe was able to take his spot back at short-stop and play defense.

“It feels good to get out there, play shortand be part of the team,” O’Sullivan said. “Ijust want to help out any way that I can.”

Although O’Sullivan said he is hopefuland more than willing to try at the nextopportunity, he sounded hesitant of hisreturn to the mound anytime soon.

“For now, I’m an infielder because that’show I’m able to help my team,” he said.“But when I can get back on the mound, I’llbe a pitcher again.”

The Aztecs take on the Air Force in aMountain West Conference series begin-ning at 1 p.m. tomorrow in ColoradoSprings, Colo.

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WHY TO WATCH: SDSU will try to improve its winning streakto three tomorrow against the Falcons.

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In his first game back atshortstop O’Sullivan

plates the game winner

SDSU 6 UCI 5

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SOFTBALL

No thing less than first. That is the mentality the San Diego Sta t e

softball team has as it heads into Mounta i nWest Confe rence play this season. SDSU( 2 2 -10) won the confe rence just two ye a r sago and last year it finished second with aregional berth into the NCAA To u rn a m e n t .

“It’s interesting that finishing second cankind of be considered a down ye a r,” headcoach Ka thy Van Wyk said. “That show sh ow far our pro gram has come, how far ours ta n d a rds have risen. We don’t like any th i n gless than first, and we want to keep going far-ther and farther each season.”

Be fo re confe rence play sta rts, th eAztecs are currently second behind BY Uand want to jump out on a good roll to

begin the MWC stre t c h .“ We are feeling really good heading into

c o n fe rence and we have a lot of confi d e n c e ,”Van Wyk said. “We ’ ve had a pretty successfuln o n - c o n fe rence schedule and we ’ ve got ourwork in that area done. Now it’s time to ridethat good feeling into confe re n c e . ”

A big reason for SDSU’s confidence is itso f fense. The team has been a consistent sur-prise at the plate this season. The Aztecsh a ve a combined .294 batting ave r a gedespite facing six of the top 15 leaders ine a rned run ave r a ge .

“ We ’ ve had so many players step it up atthe plate this season, it’s been amazing,” Va nWyk said. “Britta ny Knudsen has been ano u t s tanding fo rce all season, and if yo uwould have told me Jessica Camello wo u l dbe batting .400, I would never have guessedit. But I’m pleasantly surprised.”

But the largest reason why SDSU is

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WHY TO WATCH: The San Diego State softball team will openMountain West Conference play against New Mexico at home.


SDSU sta rts MWC play with first place dreamsexpected to do so well in confe rence is pitcherS a m a n tha Beasley. The junior ace is 17-6 with a 0.79E RA th rough 133.2 innings, re c o rding 217 strike-outs. Beasley has also th rown nine shutouts and ones a ve, all while limiting her opponents to a .151 bat-ting ave r a ge .

“Sam (Beasley) alone just gives us so much con-fi d e n c e ,” Van Wyk said. “And with her leading ourpitching and our team, we ’ re not intimidated by any-one in our confe re n c e . ”

But even with the offense firing on all cylin-ders and Beasley being as dominant as she is, th eAztecs head into confe rence play where th re eo ther teams (BY U, UNLV, CSU) all have winningre c o rds above .600.

“Our confe rence is highly comp e t i t i ve and BY Uand UNLV always give us a run for our money,” Va nWyk said. “But we know that we can go so far th i sye a r. That we can win confe rence, head into re g i o n-als and hopefully move on and on and on until th eC o l l e ge World Series.”

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so walking is always a modish way toarrive at this tavern on El CajonBoulevard.

However, proximity isn’t the onlyasset Effin’s can boast, according to thebar’s co-owner Kenny Casciato.

“We’ve helped create a safe, fun,laid-back atmosphere where you don’thave to get dressed up like you’regoing to downtown or to one of theclubs in PB,” Casciato said. “It’s aneighborhood place and people canbe themselves.”

The convenience ofEffin’s and its laid-back atmosphere aretwo factors SDSU studentJenny Woudenberg doesn’ttake for granted.

“I like Effin’s because you canwalk there wearing yoga pants andit’s always a good time,”Woudenberg said.

“Many of my nights begin or endwith Effin’s,” SDSU student TejusGovindjie said. “I have so many memo-

ries from that place as well as timeswhen I didn’t remember a thing.”

When a bar has a pool table, darts,televisions, a jukebox, size DD brasparachuting from the ceiling and a wallpainting of Mel Gibson from

“Braveheart,” it’s no wonderEffin’s won for the guys’night out category. Couplethis with the nightly deals

and the friedplatters it

serves, andthe other bars

on the ballot (EastVillage Tavern + Bowl,Hooters and TheTapRoom) can “fuh-get-

uh-bout-it.”

According to Casciato, thebuck doesn’t stop there. Next

month, Effin’s will flaunt a newmenu featuring a mammoth sand-wich dubbed “The Aztec.”

Along with the highly anticipatedsandwich debut, expect Effin’s tohost a couple of musical acts eachweek as it has recently received itsentertainment license.

Effins Pub n’ Grill is located at 6164El Cajon Blvd.

With such close proximity to campus, Effin’s Pub n’ Grill has become a favorite among students and the community.Andrew Huse / File Photo

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“Effin’s has long served the

College Area as a fountain

of ale to be swilled down

by those who live near

campus — so walking is

always a modish way to

arrive at this tavern ... ”

By giving free concert tickets, support-ing local music and having Beer forBreakfast on air, 91X FM proves itself tobe San Diego State’s favorite radio sta-tion. Whether calling the Drunk DialLine or listening to news about localbeers, 91X seems to cater to the col-lege crowds.

With The 91X Morning Show castconsisting of alumni and former discjockey for SDSU’s independent radiostation, KCR, Sammi is reason enoughfor this station to be a favorite for stu-dents. One of The Morning Show’smany feats is starting a competitionbetween local breweries for the first-

ever San Diego Tournament of Beers.These breweries bring their best beersto The High Dive, 91X’s local bar, everyFriday night to be put to the test.

But beer isn’t all 91X talks about; if inneed of some sound advice about sex-ual issues, tune into Loveline with Dr.Drew from 10 p.m. to midnight, Sundaythrough Thursday.

As a station dedicated to givingback to its community, 91X gives listen-ers the lowdown about the latest con-certs and events, offering free ticketsto punctual patrons and it also fea-tures half-price deals for a multitudeof places such as golf courses, restau-rants, boot camps and spas. So stu-dents on a budget – don’t fret,because there are many contests forfree movie passes and tickets to con-certs or festivals. 91X also offersupdates about annual fundraisers andevents such as Jenny’s Walk 2010.

With a music lineup packed with themost up-to-date rock favorites andradio DJs placed to please, 91X isbound to bring the type of life andcommunity college-goers crave backinto radio.

And of course, for music lovers whojust want to support a radio station thatcares about its music and the local com-munity, tune into the Web site to listento the live stream, check past playlistsor watch music videos atwww.91X.com.

Dedicated to the collegelifestyle 91X is the go-toon the dial for students

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For students needing a cup of coffeeand a comfortable, familiar study set-ting, The Living Room Cafe and Bistrois the place to go. This College Areajava joint features specialty coffeedrinks such as the Iced Bomb Alaska,mint mocha, Iced Vietnamese and sim-ple teas. Pastries and delicious quich-es are also available to order.

The Living Room offers a homeyatmosphere, with low lighting that iseasy on the eyes and perfect for acasual get together or extended studysessions. The extensive seatingoptions include comfortable couches,sturdy chairs and even outdoor seat-

ing — there’s something for everyone.Best of all, The Living Room is open

until 2 a.m. every day and gives stu-dents studying for exams the oppor-tunity to hunker down and get towork. Free wireless Internet adds tothe appeal of this versatile studyspace. This is also a great place toenjoy a small group meet up or evena first date.

Be warned, this popular venue fillsup quickly, so plan to show up early towin a seat, but don’t worry, if there’san extra seat at a table people usuallyshare their space. The Living Room isnot just a coffee shop; it’s a place tocalm down and reflect.

This coffee house is close to cam-pus, located at 5900 El Cajon Blvd.

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Kallie Larsen / Staff Photographer

““As a station dedicated to

giving back to its

community, 91X gives

listeners the lowdown

about the latest concerts

and events, offering free

tickets to punctual

patrons, and it also

features half-price deals.”

Study lounge carriescoffee worth a taste

Local station serves upa new kind of playlist

13BEST OF STATEThe Daily Aztec12BEST VENUE

The three main slogans displayedprominently within any House of Bluesare “Help ever, hurt never,” “Unity indiversity” and “Where the heart meetsthe soul.” With such feel-good sayings,it’s no surprise the company’s goals are“to celebrate the diversity and brother-hood of world culture” and “to pro-mote racial and spiritual harmonythrough love, peace, truth, righteous-ness and non-violence,” as stated on itsWeb site www.hob.com. However, per-haps the third goal which states that itsmission is to create “a profitable, prin-cipled global entertainment company,”is most important.

This last goal is what has trans-formed the venue into a nationwidesuccess. The HOB story begins in 1992when the first venue was built inMassachusetts with the help offounder Isaac Tigrett, whowanted to share the music ofthe rural South with the world. Now,there are 13 different locations acrossthe United States that are home to thou-sands of concerts every year from everygenre of music.

There are many aspects of House ofBlues that set it apart from any othervenue. First, every interior wall is coveredwith a plethora of original blues folk art,which gives the place a fun, southern feel.The atmosphere is always comforting andrelaxing and will make any concert-goerfeel at ease. Plus, the general admission

floor is small enough to ensure that theconcert is as intimate and exciting forthose in the first row as for those in theback. And, most concerts are available toall ages, providing one of the few places inSan Diego for the younger than 21 crowdto see its favorite bands perform.

HOB also offers a full menu of delta-inspired cuisine in its restaurant. Thosewho choose to eat at HOB before a showalso receive a cut-the-line pass in order togain early admittance.

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BEST PROFESSOR

In art, the importance of having some-one to inspire you and foster creativityis something that cannot be understat-ed. Enter Professor David Hewitt of theSan Diego State School of Art, Designand Art History.

Hewitt has been voted The DailyAztec’s Best of State Professor. Knownfor his relaxed attitude and relentlessknowledge of art in all facets, Hewittgot his start here at SDSU, receivingboth his bachelors degree and Master’sof Fine Arts. He also is an adjunct pro-fessor at Point Loma NazareneUniversity, where he teaches photogra-phy, painting and drawing.

Here at SDSU he is known for a variety

of different reasons. Hewitt has takenmany roles including an academic adviserand is currently a painting instructor andblack and white fine art photographyinstructor. Even as technology transformseach part of the world, his black andwhite photo class is a favorite of manybecause it touches on the film aspect ofphotography .

Art is all about passion and self-inter-est and what Hewitt does best is bringthose things out in his students. He givesleeway on assignments and projects inorder for the student to find somethingthey are most passionate about, becausehe knows that will allow them to createtheir best work.

Hewitt helps students find their inter-est or niche in his classes and run withthose ideas to elicit the best work thatevery student is capable of.

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BEST PIZZA

It is no surprise Woodstock’s Pizza is SanDiego State students’ pick for their favoriteslice. Located close to SDSU, along with anew location at the student-packed PacificBeach, Woodstock’s is the go-to place forpizza and beer.

Its pizza is certainly unique to any otherrestaurant in San Diego, which keeps peoplecoming back for more. Woodstock’s isfamous for its original combinations, such asthe Aztec Classic or Monty’s Revenge, butcustomers can also create their own dish aswell. The recipes contain the highest qualityingredients, giving the pizza a zesty tastepeople are unable to resist.

But what is truly great about Woodstock’sare the incredible deals. College studentswho are strapped for cash can hit upWoodstock’s with only a few dollars andleave feeling overly satisfied. Happy hourdeals include $2 pints and on Thursdaysrefills range from $1 to $2. SDSU studentsalso get a 15 percent discount on a mediumor large pizza by showing their RedID. Forlunch on weekdays, one can enjoy unlimitedslices for about $7. Perhaps the best value isthe late-night deal — where extra large piesare buy one get one free after 10 p.m.

Whether students are going toWoodstock’s after a game or to kick offtheir weekend, they are definitely notgoing to be disappointed.

For more information visit www.wood-stockssd.com.

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BEST GIRL’S NIGHT OUT & NIGHTCLUB


Named after the infamous historic redlight district and located at the heart ofthe Gaslamp Quarter is Stingaree. Setinside an old brick warehouse, thethree-story, ultra-modern club serves asa watering hole for San Diego’s hippestpartygoers and celebrity guests such asParis Hilton, Beyoncé, Kanye West andthe Black Eyed Peas.

Living up to its namesake, the clubserves as a playground for those look-ing for a sinful night out on the town.Upon entering, guests are greeted by astylish bar set in front of a floor-to-ceiling waterfall and a steamydance floor complete with go-godancers in cages and world-classdisc jockeys setting the mood withintoxicating beats.

Guests looking to escape theheat of the dance floor canretreat to the rooftoplounge features privatecabanas, a full bar, waterfountains and a fire pit.

Those looking for extra indulgence canreserve a VIP spot on the second floor’smezzanine that offers a voyeuristic view of

the dance floor and DJbooth below.

Ladies indulging in a girlsnight out often enjoy perksoffered by bouncers and bar-tenders at the club. A groupof girls can often bypass the

long line into the club and the

typical scene yields plenty of eyecandy.With Stingaree’s strong emphasis on serv-ice, girls can rest assured they can partysafely as the club staffs double the securi-ty personnel required by its liquor license,according to Stingaree owner JamesBrennan.

The Stingaree team works to ensure that

guests’ experiences are top-notch. “At theend of the day we are completely commit-ted to staying on top of who the best DJsare and what is the best entertainment isthat we can bring in,” Brennan said. “Thatkind of level of experience isn’t going any-where.” For more information go towww.stingsandiego.com.

Stingaree is located at 454 6th Ave.

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Located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp district, Stingaree offers the best scenery and sounds for those looking to party.Courtesy of Stingaree

Patricia Dwyer / File PhotoWith amazing tastes and deals, Woodstock’s is an Aztec favorite.Patricia Dwyer / File Photo

HOTTEST DATE SPOT

BEST BREAKFAST

Step into RA Sushi in the heart ofdowntown San Diego and the dark,red-hued mood lighting and blaringmusic will confirm what San DiegoState students already know: RA is thehottest date spot in the city. Whetheron your first outing with a new part-ner, or trying something new in yourestablished relationship, RA is atrendy solution to the question ofwhere to spend a special night.

Sushi newbies can be comforted bythe array of standard rolls available, aswell as an alternative, tasty selectionsof appetizers: Spicy Sesame ChickenWings and Pork Gyoza potstickers area favorite, as well as the more stereo-typical edamame and tempura treats.

More adventurous sushi enthusi-asts can sample RA’s specialty rolls,such as the Scallop Dynamite roll:“kani kama crab and cream cheeserolled in rice and seaweed, lightlytempura battered, topped with scal-lop dynamite and finished with eelsauce, red beef and spinach tempurabits.” Past favorites have included theViva Las Vegas Roll, the Gojira Rolland the Yellow Monkey Roll, but RAregularly has chef’s specials and sea-sonal variations for those who have

visited before. There are vegetarianoptions available as well.

Whether you opt to have cocktailsat the bar watch the rolls being madeat the sushi bar, or drink sake at atable or booth to enjoy the atmos-phere, RA has something for everypalette. Advance reservations are rec-ommended, because the popularityand location of this spot means walk-ins are usually subject to a wait.

RA Sushi is located at 474Broadway, San Diego 92101.

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The sound of a cooking egg might bethe most appealing sound the morningafter a long night out with friends — butlet’s be honest, no one is in the mood todo it themselves.

As San Diego State’s selection forbest breakfast joint, Broken Yolk Cafehas been a staple of the day’s firstmeal in San Diego since 1979. With astraightforward menu that offerseverything imaginable, Broken Yolk’sfour locations offer a safe haven for thehungry and hungover.

For those in the mood for anomelet, try the No Name,which features bacon, avocado,tomato, mushrooms and istopped with sour cream. Ifyou like a traditionalfavorite, try its California BreakfastBurrito, which is a wrap of two scrambledeggs with bacon, cheddar cheese, homefries, beans and avocado.

Broken Yolk also offers lunch for thosewho may have slept through breakfast.Its afternoon menu features burgers,sandwiches, soups and salads.

While all four Broken Yolk locationsare very unique (Pacific Beach, La Costa,Downtown and Eastlake), they all shareone thing in common: a line out thedoor. So, if planning on eating some ofSDSU’s favorite breakfast, it’s necessaryto be prepared to wake a little earlierthan usual. Broken Yolk is open dailyfrom 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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are completely committed

to staying on top of who

the best DJs are and what

is the best entertainment

is that we can bring in.”

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owner

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BEST LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES & TACO SHOP

Everyone who goes to SanDiego State is lucky. While therest of the U.S. is eating imita-tion Mexican food from TacoBell, locals here get to eat atTrujillo’s Taco Shop. Located onthe corner of College Avenueand Montezuma Road next tothe Arco station, Trujillo’s ismore upscale than most tacoshops, but less expensive than afull-fledged Mexican restaurant.

Trujillo’s does all the lit-tle things right to make ita winner. When customerswalk inside, it’s like goingto the friend’s house that hasthe really nice parents, as every-one who works there is friendlyand in a good mood. The food isgreat; it costs a little bit morethan most hole in the wall tacoshops, but it’s definitely worth it.

The most popular menu itemis the “Sigma Pi” burrito, acheese quesadilla with carne or

pollo asada,sour cream,

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and salsaw r a p p e dinto onegiant deli-cious flour

tortilla. It’s the equivalent towrapping a hot dog into ahamburger, except it tastesmuch better.

On Thursdays, Fridays andSaturdays, Trujillo’s stays openuntil 3:30 a.m., so students cancap their night of partying withburritos and tacos.

For people 21 and older,Trujillo’s serves beer by the bot-tle or pitcher. Pitchers cost $9for domestic brews, but from 4to 7 p.m., the restaurant’s happyhour offers pitchers a dollar less.It even carries Carta Blanca,which is a Mexican beer rarelyfound in restaurants.

It’s easy to understand whyTrujillo’s won the “best tacoshop” and “best late nightmunchie.” With authenticMexican food at prices onlyslightly more expensive thanmost taco shops, Trujillo’s is per-fect for a break from class or alate night snack with friends.

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BEST SUSHI

For the second time, TokyoSushi Loha wins the stomachsand votes of students for “Bestof State.” Without wasting gasdriving downtown for amediocre sushi roll or takingchances on an inconspicuoushole-in-the-wall joint, this sushirestaurant is a tried and a truestudent favorite for lazy nightsin sandals or a quick bitebefore going out.

Fraternity boys and music-bumping dormitory residentsalike feel right at home withtoday’s hits and old schoolthrowbacks cranked loudenough to get up everyone

and dancing. However, an intimate gath-

ering at this restaurant is out ofthe picture. Most nights, therestaurant is a full house with aline of people waiting to get in.

Every night, the ceiling isfilled with random heart bal-loons that customers can takehome and walls are lined withcollege flags and flat screenTVs broadcasting sportsgames. The peppy serversholler to enthusiastically wel-come new customers and joinin the “sake bomb, sakebomb” festivities.

Classic favorites such as theCalifornia Roll and RainbowRoll are available, but therestaurant is known for its

healthy portions of sashimi andspecialty dish of Monkey Brain,only tried by the daring. Someother restaurant favorites arethe Lemon Roll, a basicCalifornia Roll covered withalbacore, salmon and a thinslice of lemon all dressed in aspecial lemon sauce, and thesashimi salad that towers like apiece of artwork. Special rollsrange from $6.50 to $10.95while the standard rolls start at$3.50. But remember, goodsushi takes time, so take a seat,enjoy the music with a Sapporoand take away satisfaction witha light ring and balloon it givesaway as a thank you.

Tokyo Sushi Loha is locatedat 6784 El Cajon Blvd.

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BEST BURGER

It’s probably the simplest menuto order from, but the impactIn-n-Out has left on students atSan Diego State is nothingshort of massive.

Beating out the company ofHodad’s is a very tall order, butIn-n-Out has yet again been ableto walk away with the Best ofState’s best burger joint title.While many can claim they havehad a better burger somewhereat some point, those burgerscan’t beat the consistency thatthis hot spot always serves uptime after time.

Every day, from 10:30 a.m. to1 a.m., Fridays and Saturdaysuntil 1:30 a.m., In-n-Out serves avariety of its famous burgers

topped with a selection of pattiesand sauces. Perhaps what makesIn-n-Out so great is that it almostfeels like being part of a secretclub with its hidden menu featur-ing Animal-style burgers andfries, which tops the traditionaldishes with grilled onions, cheeseand extra slather of In-n-Out’sown spread.

Just a simple sighting of thebig, yellow arrow makes anyonesalivate because they know anamazing burger, shake or orderof fries is waiting for them.

In-n-Out is also committed tousing fresh ingredients, which ismuch better than the frozenalternatives at other fast foodestablishments.

In-n-Out has several locationsnear campus including MissionValley, Lemon Grove and SportsArena Boulevard.

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BEST PLACE TO GET SPOILED BY PARENTS

BEST HAPPY HOUR & TACO TUESDAY

The votes are in and the message is clear:When San Diego State students need tounwind and grab a bite to eat, they headwest to Pacific Beach Bar & Grill for anextended happy hour and a Taco Tuesdaysecond to none.

Every day from 4 to 8 p.m., PB Bar &Grill gets ready for an influx of customerslooking to have a good time and shake offthe day’s pressures, making it the perfecthappy hour atmosphere for a barely legalcrowd. Fridays get special treatment witha prolonged happy hour from 3 to 9 p.m.

Partying on a student budget can bedifficult, but this Garnet Avenue favoritehas managed to stretch a dollar about asmuch as it stretches out its happy hour.About $3.50 buys almost any drink in thehouse and for every beverage orderedduring Friday’s happy hour, appetizers arejust 50 cents.

But more than inexpensive cocktails,PB Bar & Grill transformed the way SanDiegans spend their Tuesday nightswhen it created the original TacoTuesday. Other restaurants have creat-ed their own versions of the Tuesdaynight phenomenon, but the PB bar stillstands as the big kahuna, at least withThe Daily Aztec readers. PB Bar & Grilldishes out about 3,000 tacos in 16 vari-ations every Tuesday.

Drinks and food can only make a bar sogood, though. PB Bar & Grill attracts aneclectic crowd for another reason.Between the outdoor patio and the in-house Club Tremors, everyone from thesun-loving beach bum to the “JerseyShore” fist-pumper fits right in. Livebands, DJs and karaoke also make the bara go-to for entertainment junkies, whilepool tables, darts and video games givepatrons a chance to show off their com-petitive edge.

PB Bar & Grille is located at 860Garnet Ave.

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BEST SURF SPOT

Black’s Beach, located north of La JollaShores in Torrey Pines, is well-knownamong locals as the best surf spot inSan Diego; it’s practically mandatory forsurfers. Enthusiasts can look forward tobeautiful swells and barrels, and enjoythe beach’s reputation for regular A-frame breaks allowing surfers to choosewhich side of the wave to ride.

While the southern portion of thebeach is a local legend as an ideal surfspot, beginners should be warned:Black’s Beach is not recommended fornewbies or intermediate level surfers,

no matter how avid they may be. Thebeach itself is difficult to access —high bluffs and steep cliffs make a visitan adventure in and of itself.Interested visitors can access thebeach via a hike through Torrey PinesState Park or La Jolla Shores, the roadby the Salk Institute, or through thenearby Torrey Pines Gliderport.Surfers can opt for a water route andsurf their way to Black’s, though that isnot recommended.

The northern area of the beach,managed separately by the state ofCalifornia, is clothing-optional, home tomany nudists and naturalists. A localvolunteer group, the Black’s BeachBares, helps maintain the beach andoffers detailed route information forvisitors atwww.blacksbeach.org/routes.html.Budding nudists beware; the southernportion of the beach, which is managedby the city, outlawed nudity years ago.

For more information, visit the Cityof San Diego’s Beaches Web site,www.sandiego.gov/lifeguards/beaches/.

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After years of debate and one too manycommercials with the cool Mac guy andthe geeky PC guy, the verdict is in: Mac isbetter than PC — at least many SanDiego State students think so. SDSU stu-dents voted the Apple Store as the bestplace to get spoiled by their parents.Other electronic stores didn’t even makethe list of finalists.

It’s likely that many students own atleast one Apple product. Still, there’salways something new to buy. Even if youalready have a Mac, an iPod and aniPhone, Apple unveils newer, smaller,faster and cuter versions of its productsconstantly. For instance, the latest editionof the iPod Shuffle is now available in fivedifferent colors, with two or four giga-bytes of storage.

Apple is also continuously developingnew technology. The iPad is the compa-ny’s latest “iCraze.” The world can practi-cally now be at consumers’ fingertips withApple’s newest gadget, the iPad.

So, no need to worry, Aztec parents.Apple wish lists won’t ever go away.

And of course, there are plenty of con-venient ways for parents to purchase thelatest Apple products, too.

Locals have a variety of options. Thereare five Apple Store locations in SanDiego County, with Fashion Valley beingthe closest to SDSU. Students may nothave to leave campus to get their Applefix, however. The SDSU Bookstore sellsthe latest Apple products and studentsare often offered discounts.

No matter where students and theirparents go to get the latest gadgets, it’simportant to remember one tip: Have lotsof money. Remember, all “iProducts”need “iAccessories.”

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When Greek mythology is converted tofilm, the movie must consist of three essen-tial elements: angry gods, expendable menand beautiful women. “Clash of the Titans”checks off each of these requirements. It’sno “300,” but despite some flaws, “Clash ofthe Titans” is an adventurous film, filled

with action and impressive computer-gener-ated imagery.

The story takes place during a tumultuoustime when the people of the Greek city Argosno longer believe in Zeus (Liam Neeson) orany of the god, which causes the deities toerupt in anger. Perseus (Sam Worthington),the son of Zeus, is born a god but raised aman, and is therefore helpless to save his fam-ily from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), the vengefulgod of the underworld. With nothing left to

lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerousmission to save the Argos princess from beingeaten by Hades’ Kraken and defeat the godbefore he can seize power from Zeus andunleash hell on earth. Battling unholydemons and fearsome beasts, Perseus willonly survive if he can accept his power as agod, defy fate and create his own destiny.

This film was previously made in 1981,and with its graceful story line and cheesyclaymation Medusa and Kraken, it became aninstant classic. However, many die-hard fansthat compare it to the remake are disappoint-ed. The new film’s plot deviates from the orig-inal — the main reason for Perseus’ journeywas only to save the princess from her curseand prevent the town from being destroyedby the Kraken.

Some of the simple, innocent charm of theoriginal is lost in translation and the newest“Clash of the Titans” is not as rich as the orig-inal. Still, this film’s assets are more thanample compensation as it is loaded withaction-packed scenarios. Each villian thatPerseus meets and battles is more grotesqueand exciting to watch than the next. The gor-gon Medusa evokes just as much suspense as

the old film as she slithers and creeps uponthe unsuspecting men, and the sea-boundKraken is just as fearsome and ominouswhen he prepares to devour the princess.The skilled group that travels with Perseusmakes the movie even more interesting aseach individual has special skills, and theoccasional witty one-liners add humor.Perseus fights about six notable and deadlycreatures, which works well for those whotire easily from seeing the same villaindominating one film.

Worthington, fresh from “TerminatorSalvation” and “Avatar,” makes a greatPerseus as the confused, inadvertant yethandsome hero. However, he lacks thecharisma to actually be a demigod and hismilitary-buzz hairstyle makes him lookmore like a G.I. Joe instead of a Greek war-rior when compared to all the other men inthe film with long hair.

Some nuisances are in the fight sequences— the camera shots are so quick and unsteadythat it’s difficult to decipher who’s actuallywinning. And some villains Perseus battles areeasily defeated, which makes viewers skeptical.

Nonetheless, for those willing to go inwith an open mind, “Clash of the Titans” is asatisfying adventure film, laden with as manysuspense and thematic elements as the nextaction film, worthy of a view. For more infor-mation on the film, visit clash-of-the-titans.warnerbros.com.


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The large crowd of 15 year oldsdressed in the latest Hot Topic fash-ions lined outside of Soma did notdeter This Providence and the restof the bands on the ‘Bout DamnTime Tour from giving fans a showworth remembering.

The night started with Artist VsPoet — a very young, much hyped,up-and-coming pop-rock bandfrom Texas. However, except for ahandful of the tweens in the frontrow, the music offered nothingnew or unique; it was the sameMTV manufactured power-popthat the music industry has beenspewing out for years.

The next band to perform wasThe Bigger Lights. The bandshowed off its classic rock roots,while staying true to its bubblegum hooks and pop-infused sing-along choruses. Excellent stagepresence and banter from singerTopher Talley kept the show mov-ing and enjoyable.

Anarbor followed with a slightlydarker tone, establishing its take onthe pop rock genre. The music wasslightly faster paced and eventuallyearned a little bit of movement and

life from the crowd. The tiny venue then went wild as

The Audition picked up its instru-ments. The awkward lookingDanny Stevens appeared to bepleasantly surprised by the level ofexcitement his small band fromChicago wrought in the haggardclub. The band’s enthusiasmseemed to be upstaged by theJersey Shore fan club thatappeared out of thin air and start-ed a mosh pit, complete with plen-ty of tanned and bejeweled menfist pumping. But the music wascatchy and faster than the previ-ous bands, so there was a reasonfor the sudden burst of energy.

Finally, to the screams and criesof swooning teenage girls, ThisProvidence was triumphantly led tothe stage to the tune of Thin Lizzy’s“The Boys are Back in Town” andquickly launched into its anthem-worthy pop songs. Although leadsinger Dan Young warned thecrowd of his vocal fatigue, it washardly noticeable throughout theset. The songs sounded as fresh liveas they did on the band’s album.What became quickly apparent wasthat although This Providence wasnot doing anything particularlygroundbreaking, the band mem-

bers were truly enjoying themselvesonstage; they believed in what theywere doing. The band took songrequests, many of which were forolder songs, and played them withpassion, something many bandswould never do.

At one point, Young took advan-tage of a brief silence and remarkedthat This Providence’s music hadbeen called “emo” on MTV, and

now the band can’t get away fromthat label. However, the membersdon’t mind because all good musicshould be emotional. This sense ofhonesty has been lost by much ofthe contemporary music industry,and it’s what defines this youngpop band from Seattle.

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The sign posted on The Casbah entrance onMarch 23 read “Cymbals Eat Guitars recom-mend earplugs for their set.” No kidding.Sound levels grew louder with each of thelineup’s three New York City bands, culmi-nating with a deafening, intense perform-ance from Cymbals Eat Guitars. This tour isone that indie rock fans simply shouldn’thave missed.

Opening band Freelance Whales startedthe show at 9:30 p.m. The first element theaudience noticed about this band was thecollection of instruments. In addition to thetraditional drums, guitars, bass and key-boards, the band had a banjo, glockenspiel,harmonium, mandolin and a microKORGsynthesizer. Except for the drummer, noneof the five band members were limited tothe same instrument for the entire set. Theyconstantly changed places onstage, playingthe instruments in innovative ways, such asplaying electric guitar with a violin bow andhitting the drums with maracas. It was 45minutes of smiley pop-rock.

Next to take the stage was Bear InHeaven, which appeared to be the favoriteact of the night, given the accessibility andemotional power of its music. With onlythree members onstage — Jon Philpot onvocals, guitar, keyboards and electronics,Adam Wills on bass and Joe Stickney ondrums — the band performed all 10 songsfrom its outstanding second album, “BeastRest Forth Mouth.” Except for the first andlast tracks on the album, the songs wereplayed out of sequence, creating an elementof surprise. Philpot used vocal effects on hismicrophone to enhance and feminize his

voice for songs such as “UltimateSatisfaction,” “Wholehearted Mess” and“Fake Out,” helping to preserve the qualityof the record on stage. He switched betweenguitar and keyboards; Wills mouthed thelyrics while playing bass. It was no coinci-dence that the vocal levels were cranked toear splitting volume for the chorus of“Deafening Love.” Philpot was not shy aboutexpressing how much fun he was havingonstage as the audience expressed enjoy-ment of the set, especially during the mostpopular song “You Do You.”

Cymbals Eat Guitars took the stage at11:30 p.m. and delivered an hour ofextremely raucous indie rock. Starting with“And the Hazy Sea” and “Some Trees,” thefirst two songs from debut album “WhyThere Are Mountains,” the band set thestage for a passionate performance. Notonly was front man Joseph D’Agostino amadman on the guitar, but his vocalsranged from fragile whispers to glass-shat-tering screams as he delivered his lyrics.The crowd began to thin a little as CymbalsEat Guitars alternated between new, unre-leased songs and tracks from its albumsuch as “Indiana” and “Cold Spring.” Thedwindling audience was not unimpressedby the quality of the band’s performance,but the ferocity of this band proved to betoo much for some as the hours inchedcloser to Wednesday morning. Fans whostuck around until the end were rewarded,as the band saved its best song for last,ending the set with “Wind Phoenix.”

Even fans who forgot their earplugs musthave been impressed by this fun and worth-while high-volume rock show.

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ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 -Although money isn't the real issue, thatmay be how you've been keeping track ofwho loves whom more. A better way is tosee who can be most creative in express-ing their caring.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 6- You may want to run away from home,but you need to focus on household mat-ters. Handle practical issues early, thenescape to a movie.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 6 -Although you want to get your ideas out,now's the time to carefully consider all theramifications and modify your message.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 -Everyone digs in, entrenched and stub-born.This would be a good day to pursuepersonal matters and save your enthusi-asm for later. It will work out.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 -Today is all about appearances. Hair andaccessories do matter. Achieve a uniquelook using materials already in your pos-session.You find yourself on stage.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 5- Keep the home fires burning today.Youneed space to pursue independent action.Ask someone else to manage plans forthis evening.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 5 -Consider ways to keep everyone focused.Creative minds (including yours) have a wayof wandering off. Reiterate the purpose.

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ly feel sorry for me.But it wasn’t without its highlights.Let’s reflect:

I finished class on Thursday,March 25 at about 1 p.m. and mybreak had begun. It was a beautifulSan Diego day. I could have kickedoff my vacation by going to thebeach, sitting out by the pool in mybackyard or even just seeing whatmy friends were up to.

Of course, there’s something ter-ribly wrong with me so I didn’t doany of those things. Instead I wentstraight to my room, shut the doorand pulled my curtains to block anynatural light and started a new fran-chise on Madden. Say what youwill, but I hit a 64-yard field goalwith Mason Crosby against theBears in that first game. SpringBreak could have ended right thenand there and I would have beencompletely satisfied.

I ended up at Woodstock’sPizza later that night for PintNight. I don’t remember if I gotroofied or got into some sort ofimpromptu break dancing battle,but for whatever reason, I was hor-ribly hungover the next day, soFriday was a wash.

Saturday was interesting to saythe least. I found out the last girl Idated just got dumped by her 28-year-old, home-owning boyfriend.That alone put me in a phenome-nal mood, but even better, it turnsout he dumped her because shewas (apparently secretly) stilltalking to me.

So let’s recap: I kick an NFLrecord-long field goal on Maddenand I (inadvertently) got awealthy, successful grown man todump my ex. It’s not even Mondayyet and this is already the bestSpring Break ever.

The next few days were kind of ablur of Disney movies, Malibu rum

and waffles. Did you know that in“The Little Mermaid,” Ariel is 16?Yeah, 16 years old! That is far tooyoung for a mermaid to be seekingthe companionship of a prince — orto be taking advice from aRastafarian crab, for that matter.

On Monday, Edward and I head-ed to Orange County to watch myAnaheim Ducks face off against hisDallas Stars. Two out-of-playoff-con-tention teams square off for theIrrelevancy Cup! NHL hockey,catch the fever!

At this point I was running outof legitimate reasons to avoid goingback to Chino Hills, so it was timeto head to the 909 to see my par-ents. But first I went to UC La Jollafor the night to hang out with mybuddy from high school.

Before I had ever experiencedthe La Jolla college area, I assumedit was made up almost entirely ofreally smart Asian kids who just goto class, study, smoke weed andrepeat. I was absolutely correct.

Don’t get me wrong though, Ireally did have a great time.Playing beer pong in a residencehall room and hiding from RAswas really nostalgic for me. Plus,they have a 24-hour Burger King.We eventually found our way thereand I bought one of everything onthe left column of its dollar menu.After eating the best piece ofmicrowaved apple pie ever, I real-ized that I could have ordered $60worth of food and still not beensatisfied, so we called it a night.

Early the next morning I mademy way home. I love the city ofChino Hills, but I never have any-thing to do when I’m there. Most ofmy friends are off at school and theones that aren’t are younger than21. Plus, it takes me at least threedays to re-memorize what channelsESPN and Adult Swim are on myparents’ cable.

I did go golfing with my dad,which is always nice. Of course I’mpretty sure I get worse at golfingevery time I play. Some jackassparked his cart in front of our teebox and I managed to hit it straighton, though. So that was gratifying.

Spring Break wrapped up for mein essence on Saturday night whenthe Chino Hills High School drum-line (of which I am a proud alum-nus) took home the gold medal inthe Southern California PercussionAlliance finals. I’ll spare you adetailed explanation on the variousdivisions, but CHHS is in the high-est class and it beat everyone, espe-cially our crosstown rivals, Ayala. Ireally hate Ayala High School. It’sjust a more pretentious version ofCHHS, only with a bigger gym andmore slutty Korean girls. Ayalamakes Duke seem tolerable.

Speaking of Duke, the BlueDevils bounced the San Diego Statewomen’s basketball team from theNCAA Tournament and then theywon the national championship onthe men’s side. However, apparent-ly the SDSU Ultimate Frisbee teamplayed and beat Duke last week.Also, apparently SDSU has anUltimate Frisbee team. Both ofthose facts please me.

But now it’s back to work formy last six weeks of college. Andby “work” I mean sobbing andbegging my parents to pay for meto stay longer.

I’m not handling this loominggraduation very well.

Did you love this column? Did youhate it? Got a topic you want me todiscuss? E-mail me [email protected] with any com-ments, questions or derogatory insultsand you may see your message in mymonthly mailbag column.

—David Pope is an English senior.

—This article does not necessarilyreflect the opinions of The DailyAztec.

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