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www.ucsdguardian.org Monday, January 26, 2009 The Student Voice Since 1967 STATE SUPREME Yudof Seeks Diversity Boost Through Fin. Aid Reform minimum level of gift assistance for Students with sufficient financial ing of how it works. Under proposal, roughly undergraduates whose families earn need would receive additional grant “Despite having a robust finan- COURT ADOPTS half of Calif. households below the state median household assistance to cover books, housing, cial-aid program and enrolling more income of $60,000. food, transportation and other edu- low-income students than any other would be eligible for Under UC President Mark G. cational expenses. top research university, UC must UC TUITION complete coverage of UC Yudof’s proposal — known as the The offer would benefit 1,100 be able to counter effectively the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan students, including some currently perception that our costs, especially systemwide fees. — undergraduates with qualifying enrolled whose state and federal aid our fee charges, make us financially LAWSUIT By Jesse Alm household incomes would receive at falls short of the university’s tuition, inaccessible to students of modest Associate News Editor least enough scholarship and grant which stands at $7,126 this year. means,” Yudof said. “The proposal’s aid to fully cover systemwide fees. In a statement Thursday, Yudof goal is to make sure lower-income Four-year legal battle In an effort to attract more low- The program would last four years said that while a large amount of families no longer need to worry income students in tense economic for beginning undergraduates and financial assistance is already avail- about how they will cover UC’s basic moves from local court times, the UC Board of Regents will two years for California community- able, UC students and their parents to state’s highest judicial consider next week establishing a college transfer students. possess only a “vague” understand- See AID, page 3 body. Ruling to be determined this year. By Sarah Alaoui Staff Writer Acoustic Lineup Serenades Loft into New Year UNIVERSITY By late fall of this year, the California Supreme Court is expect- RECOGNIZED ed to reach a decision regarding a lawsuit filed by several out-of-state UC students against the UC Board of Regents that challenges a contro- FOR GREEN versial state law providing in-state tuition rates to undocumented students. INITIATIVES Passed in 2001, Assembly Bill 540 allows non-California residents By Reza Farazmand who graduate from a California high News Editor school to pay student fees at the rate reserved for in-state students after The University of California attending the university for three was recognized by the California or more years, an amount rougly Sustainability Alliance last week $20,000 less than that paid by out-of- when the environmental agency pre- state students. The law also applies to sented the UC system with its pres- undocumented immigrants, a loop- tigious Excellence in Sustainability hole that raised public outcry after Showcase Award, an honor highlight- the bill’s passage and eventually led to ing the university’s ongoing efforts the lawsuit now presented before the to implement sustainable practices Supreme Court. throughout its numerous campuses Martinez vs. Regents of the and research institutions. University of California, first filed in Since 2002, the UC system has a Yolo County court in 2005, accuses vowed commitment to a green cam- the university of violating section paign designed to bring the 10 cam- 505 of the 1996 Illegal Immigration pus system up to speed with mod- Reform and Immigrant Responsibility ern sustainability practices and to Act, which states that illegal immi- place the university at the forefront grants, regardless of residency status, JOSEPH HO/GUARDIAN of college-led environmental efforts. should not be granted any postsec- The Loft Unplugged opened with acoustic sets from the Holy Rolling Empire and one-man show Craig Broombaugh (above). Brooklyn-based indie band the ondary education benefits unless all Honorary Title headlined the Jan. 24 event. The venue will feature new-wave duo Matt and Kim Feb. 7, followed by hip-hop group Nappy Roots Feb. 8. See SUSTAINABILITY, page 7 United States citizens are provided with the same rights. “Out-of-state students have to pay $20,000 for California tuition while illegal aliens benefiting from AB 540 Librarians Reject Nominal Salary Increase, Talks Continue have to pay only $8,000 [per year],” said Michael Brady, the plaintiffs’ extensively to the administration attorney. “Most Americans under- Cash-strapped university that University of California librar- stand that sometimes illegals and claims inability to meet ians are tens of thousands of dol- citizens are given the same rights, lars behind their [California State but when they are treated four times union’s demands, says University], [community college] better than citizens, it becomes an librarians not on list of and public library counterparts in issue.” terms of salaries. However, we have immediate priorities. now reduced our demands, lowering See LAWSUIT, page 3 By Deepak Seeni our salary expectations by 10K for Staff Writer our top-tier librarians.” Rotkin said that while the univer- The American Federation of sity continues to receive budget cuts Teachers on behalf of UC librar- and the state remains in a deficit, AVERAGE UC ians will continue a series of talks the university sits on approximately UNDERGRAD TUITION with the university administration $6 billion in unrestricted assets that regarding salary increases next could be used to pay UC librarians a month, following a set of negotia- total of $5 million in salary increases In-State $8,000 tions Jan. 9 that failed to satisfy the annually. union’s demands. “It’s not a matter of if we have the Out-of-State $28,500 “Several points were made ear- money or not,” Rotkin said. “It’s a lier this month,” chief negotiator matter of priorities. The university DANIEL CADDELL/GUARDIAN for UC librarians Mike Rotkin said. Librarians at the University of California began salary negotiations with UC representatives last year, “Once again, we have demonstrated See LIBRARIANS, page 7 alleging that higher pay at other public institutions is pulling talent away from the university.

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The treatment created for testing in were the subject of a “60 Minutes” the song’s lyrics, which do not Selection was based on surveys views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of the UCSD Guardian, the University of humans. episode. contain offensive language, were of administrators and students at California or Associated Students. The UCSD Guardian “This trial was approved only “This is the first step along a written for a blackface minstrel more than 650 colleges nationwide, is funded solely by advertising. Women’s Water Polo to Get Experience in First Game of Year. after rigorous safety testing and road that we’re soon going to see show intended to fundraise for the and criteria for evaluation covered General Editorial: 858-534-6580 consultation of countless experts turn into a race track,” Keirnstead baseball team. factors in the areas of academics, [email protected] in the field,” said Hans Keirnstead, said. 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Oxtoby banned the tradi- Student blog the Claremont have helped it attract eight Nobel nique that prompts human embry- tional school song “Hail, Pomona, Conservative and news blog the laureates to its faculty,” the report onic stem cells to develop into Hail!” last spring after a college Claremont Insider have also been said. “While research and graduate The UCSD Guardian oligodendrocyte cells. Paralysis committee concluded that the song critical of the banning, describing study garner most of the attention, 9500 Gilman Drive, 0316 results when these cells, the build- likely had its roots in a blackface the step as a typical overreaction undergraduates still receive a solid La Jolla, CA 92093-0316 ing blocks of myelin, are damaged minstrel show held at the college in the administration’s continued education that results in an impres- UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG or stripped away due to injury or in 1910. attempts at political correctness. sive degree.” MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN NEWS 3 LIGHTS & SIRENS Plan Would Defense: U.S. Citizens Primary Friday, Jan. 16 bins they knocked over” at Lot 703. 2:38 a.m.: Sexual battery Verbal warning issued. Require $3.1M Beneficiaries of Tuition Bill ▶ A female was reported as “upset” 4:36 p.m.: General disturbance at the Revelle Commuter Lounge, ▶ A 30-year-old with a small build ▶ LAWSUIT, from page 1 they are protected by the bill,” uni- possibly due to sexual battery com- and wearing a black shirt was report- in Fee Revenue The students who filed the law- versity counsel Chris Patti said. “Most mitted by her roommate. Arrest mis- ed as harassing a recreational class at suit, now all UC graduates and some of these students aren’t even illegal demeanor. RIMAC and refusing to leave. Field ▶ AID, from page 1 with outstanding student loans, have immigrants — they are United States 7:23 a.m.: Medical aid interview administered. student fees.” been fighting AB 540 for eight years citizens who fit all the qualifications ▶ A female was reported as having The Blue and Gold Opportunity and plan to continue with the suit of the measure.” seizures in the women’s restroom at Monday, Jan. 19 Plan would cost the university an until they receive full reimbursement Although AB 540 did not original- RIMAC Arena. 12:15 a.m.: Suspicious person estimated $3.1 million per year, and for their college tuitions. Brady, who ly apply to UC campuses, the regents 3:45 p.m.: Fraud ▶ Two males wearing short-sleeved would be funded by increasing the represents 42 students and their par- formulated a policy to align the uni- ▶ A tall Asian female was reported custodian shirts were seen “possibly amount of fee revenue reserved for ents, says there are 100,000 more out- versity with other colleges in the state as attempting to give a Price Center casing cars” on campus. financial aid from 33 percent to 36 of-state students who have been dis- shortly after the bill passed. Patti, one cashier a fake ID. Arrest misdemean- 12:45 a.m.: Suspicious person percent. criminated against by AB 540 since of the lawyers currently defending or. ▶ A black female in her 20s wearing a Next month, the regents will also its implementation in January 2002. the university in the suit over AB 540, blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans was consider a 10 percent increase in sys- Brady said that if the suit does not said that although the measure allows Saturday, Jan. 17 seen looking inside the Sixth College temwide fees. succeed in the California Supreme undocumented immigrants certain 12:30 a.m.: Citizen contact apartments. Checks OK. The university currently provides Court, the case will be taken to the benefits, 70 percent of the students ▶ A male reported that he did not 8:23 a.m.: Welfare check scholarship and grant assistance aver- United States Supreme Court. covered by the law are actually United remember where he parked his ▶ A male was seen “sleeping and uri- aging $10,300 per student to 54 per- “You can never determine how the States citizens. vehicle, but that he thought he had nating” at Geisel Library. Field inter- cent of its 173,000 undergraduates. Supreme Court will rule, but we’re “The AB 540 opponents are con- parked at the Hopkins Parking view administered. According to Yudof, the new plan being hopeful,” Brady said. “Federal veniently focusing on the undocu- Structure. 5:59 p.m.: Suspicious person would not affect undergraduates with law is clear, and California’s AB 540 is mented students that just happen 1:01 p.m.: Grand theft ▶ A white balding male with a thin household incomes between $60,000 in blatant violation of it.” to also benefit from the bill, but fail ▶ Students from San Diego State build was seen wearing a backpack and $100,000, who receive an aver- If AB 540 is repealed, the finan- to recognize that two-thirds of the University were reported as stealing with “something long sticking out age of $5,800 in grants per year. The cial consequence for students cur- students are actually United States a laptop, an iPod and a student ID at of the top” and “possibly tampering university will continue to provide rently benefiting from the bill will be citizens,” said Nicholas Espiritu, an North America Hall. with vehicles” at Torrey Pines Scenic enough grant assistance to defray at significant. On average, out-of-state attorney for the Mexican American 6:03 p.m.: Suspicious person Drive. Unable to locate. least half the annual increase in fees tuition is $20,600 more than in-state Legal Defense and Educational ▶ A six-foot male wearing a dark for these students, he said. tuition for UC students, $10,000 Fund. “We just want to make sure hooded sweatshirt was reported as Tuesday, Jan. 20 The regents are scheduled to more for CSU students and roughly all students have realistic access to standing by the “singing tree” and 8:33 a.m.: Grand theft discuss the proposal at their Feb. $144 more at community colleges. college. We need a new, educated staring at a female as she walked past ▶ A $5,000 Mac computer was report- 3 through Feb. 5 meeting in San “If the California Supreme Court workforce — especially with today’s him. Unable to locate. ed as stolen from the Applied Physics Francisco. strikes down AB 540, the UC will economy.” and Mathematics Building. have to start charging hundreds of Sunday, Jan. 18 3:44 p.m.: Grand theft Readers can contact Jesse Alm at students out-of-state tuition who Readers can contact Sarah Alaoui at 1:06 a.m.: Drunk in public ▶ Two computer monitors and an [email protected]. aren’t being charged now because [email protected]. ▶ An unknown student was seen vom- unknown number of syringes were iting over the second floor balcony of stolen from the Medical Teaching Geneva Hall. Facility. 2:52 a.m.: Noise disturbance 7:18 p.m.: Gas leak ▶ Noise was heard from the Koala ▶ The smell of natural gas was report- office at Student Center. ed at Price Center East, but “no hiss- Report. Write. Get Paid. 11:41 a.m.: Incomplete wireless call ing” was heard. ▶ A small child reported that his or 9:27 p.m.: Battery her father was “playing basketball at ▶ Two men were reported as fist fight- NEWS REPORTERS WANTED. a gym” at Scholars Drive. ing over a basketball game. 3:55 p.m.: Skateboard stop Find applications online at ▶ A group of 17-year-old skateboard- — Compiled by Sonia Minden www.ucsdguardian.org ers was seen “trick skating over trash Senior Staff Writer week 4 atthe University Centers

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The UC University of California to take up Energy Standards in 2003, cement- national attention for the public high- County and Municipal Employees has promised pay increases over the positions offered at local state uni- ing this commitment into university er education system. The Princeton — so why not us?” past five years, but so far we have only versities and community colleges policy. Review named the University of So far, the university has offered experienced 2 percent annual raises because they pay significantly better. “Thanks to the leadership of stu- California among its most “green” its librarians a 1 percent increase over three of the last five years, and 0 There is absolutely no incentive for dents, faculty, staff and the regents, colleges last year, while several envi- in professional development funds. percent raises over the other two.” librarians to work at the University the University of California has ronmental agencies have recognized University negotiators, follow- Rotkin said that the universi- of California if competing educa- embraced sustainability and con- the university as a leader in sustain- ing the latest round of talks earlier ty has neglected to perform exit tional institutions within the same tinues to trans- ability projects. this month, have agreed to seek an vicinity offer better pay and com- form business At UCSD, increased salary offer from the uni- pensations.” practices to fur- Vice Chancellor versity by this February. UC-AFT negotiators have arranged ther reduce our The University of Resource “UC librarians maintain research I have seen colleagues to meet with university representa- environmental Management and resources essential to any research tives again next month in hopes of impact and fight of California has Planning Gary university, updating data on the leave positions at the expanding on the university’s current global warming,” C. Matthews has Internet, digitalizing resources and [university] to take up offer of a 1 percent increase to profes- UC President embraced sustainability overseen a num- specializing in specific areas of study sional development funds. Mark G. Yudof ... to further reduce our ber of sustain- — ranging from romantic poetry to positions at local state According to Rotkin, UC nego- said in a state- ability initiatives, African-American history — so that tiators have emphasized that an ment. “We’re environmental impact.” including the they can make available the most universities.” increase in librarian salaries is sim- grateful for this construction of contemporary and current resources ply not a priority for the university recognition of“ — Mark G. Yudof, president, solar panels atop to researchers in their specific fields,” “ — Ken Ryans, librarian, at the present time. our efforts and University of California several campus UC Santa Cruz librarian Ken Ryans UC Santa Cruz However, UC spokesman Paul hope that it will parking structures said. “If the UC continues to provide Schwartz emphasized that the uni- help to bring and the installa- lower salaries than those offered at versity is willing to continue nego- more attention to sustainability tion of two 1.2 megawatt hydrogen competing institutions, I think we interviews for those librarians tiations in hopes of better addressing efforts throughout California.” cells on east campus. Additionally, will eventually see a demise in the who decided to leave over the past UC-AFT demands. The regents’ adoption of these the recent passage of the A.S. stu- educational quality and research decade, allegedly leaving the univer- “While I cannot comment on the policies has since resulted in efforts dent activity fee referendum will capabilities of the university.” sity unaware of growing problems in specifics of these past negotiations, throughout the UC system to imple- provide several thousand dollars in Rotkin said that in the past, uni- recruitment and retention that have the university does recognize the vital ment energy-saving technology in funding to the upcoming campus versity librarians have never been resulted from inequitable salaries role librarians serve in fulfilling its new and existing buildings, invest in Sustainability Center, an initiative this mobilized and demanding. between UC librarians and their commitments to academic research local renewable-energy sources such approved by administrators last year “They don’t go on strike and they counterparts at other educational and development,” Schwartz said. as solar and hydrogen power and cut that will serve as a central resource don’t rattle cages, but for the first time institutions. “We will further pursue negotiations greenhouse-gas admissions dramati- for various student environmental I think that we are a bit more orga- “The trouble we are currently in an attempt to better address the cally over the next decade. organizations on campus. nized and mobilized, especially with experiencing in filling librarian demands presented by UC-AFT.” Initiated several years ago as a the union buttons, T-shirts, letters positions among university cam- student-led environmental campaign Readers can contact Reza Farazmand and demonstrations — it’s nice to see puses is due to increased awareness Readers can contact Deepak Seeni at aligned with global environmentalist at [email protected]. them speaking up,” Rotkin said. “We by librarians that the UC system [email protected]. WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORGBE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW GUARDIAN WEB SITE THIS WEEK 4 CONTACT THE EDITOR Alyssa Bereznak [email protected] OPINION MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 Case Overlooks Educated Immigrants’ Value Bureaucratic

By Ashley Lee for the supposedly unfair rates they Meetings Contributing Writer paid while in college. However, their goal is futile since declaring AB540 STATE NEWS — Embedded in the unconstitutional wouldn’t make out- Won’t Clean California Supreme Court’s recent of-state tuition rates any less expen- decision to review a lawsuit challeng- sive. Essentially, both parties will ing in-state college tuition rates for struggle to pay an annual $28,600 in Up Beer Cans illegal immigrants is the age-old ques- out-of-state tuition. tion of fairness. But by considering a Opponents argue that AB540 n my days as a high-school activ- verdict that will decide hundreds of contradicts federal law because they ity whore, hour-long meetings undocumented students’ future — no assume it only benefits illegal immi- on whether the spirit club should matter how many out-of-state stu- grants. Since its passage in 2001, Isell Pepsi or Coke (or in some dents say they’ve taken legal action California’s public universities and extremely experimental instances, against the UC Board of Regents to community college system have guar- both) at an upcoming fundraiser achieve a more evenhanded system anteed in-state tuition to any student versed me in two concepts that go — the debate boils down to money: who attended a California high school hand-in-hand: bullshit and bureau- Who has it and who doesn’t? for three years or more, graduated in cracy. By the end of my enthusiastic In 2005, over 40 out-of-state stu- state and enrolled in a California four-year legacy as activity director dents sued the regents regarding a public university. If undocumented, or student representative in the most discrepancy between California’s the student must sign a proclama- useless of organizations, questioning Assembly Bill 540, a law that makes tion with his or her university to the importance of a discussion on illegal immigrants eligible to pay apply for permanent residency once club T-shirt designs was equivalent in-state tuition rates, and the Illegal eligible, upon which implementation to stabbing a dagger in my heart and Immigration Reform and Immigrant is foreseen by the university. The screaming, “You don’t matter!” Responsibility Act of 1996, the federal bill was created specifically with the law forbidding any type of postsec- mentioned federal law in mind, and ondary education benefit for illegal extends its benefits to out-of-state stu- Burnt immigrants over United State citi- dents by including those who attend zens. Since the case’s dismissal, the California boarding schools or students signed an affidavit promising add $10,000 to $20,000 more to a Soup California Court of Appeals has over- dents whose parents leave California the UC system to apply for legal college education price tag — would Alyssa Bereznak ruled the decision made orginally by a immediately following their child’s status immediately upon eligibility disregard the potential benefits these [email protected] Yolo County court and forwarded the high-school graduation. and have already taken the first steps eventual graduates can contribute to case to the California Supreme Court. In 2007, there were approximately toward residency, such as contacting the state. Yes, current Californians Simply put, the endless red tape The case’s plaintiffs plead for the 1,639 AB540 students in the UC sys- a legal immigration lawyer, according are paying taxes for their education and paperwork that made my life abolition of AB540, as well as the tem, 72 percent of whom were already to a 2008 UC report. These students’ now, but today’s undocumented stu- complicated also gave it meaning. Of unrealistic monetary reimbursement documented. The remaining 459 stu- tuition rates are conditional as long dents will be tomorrow’s taxpayer course after some personal distance as they are continue toward attaining once eligible and earning income of from the system in college, I real- legal status and can be raised to non- their own. It’s unrealistic to assume ized my energy could be used more resident rates if the university believes that students who have not only grad- constructively (i.e. getting efficiently the student is taking the grace period uated from California public high trashed on weekends). But even after for granted. Compared to the remain- schools but also meet minimum col- resisting memberships to the most ing 166,054 students with legal citi- lege requirements will simply pack prolific poster-making clubs, I can’t zenship, limiting a handfull of ambi- up and leave the country once col- help but be jealous of the superficial tious students who are prepared to lege costs deny them a higher educa- license bureaucracy offers in the take on the same responsibilities and tion. So, rather than condemn these professional workplace. pay the same taxes that legal residents already-motivated students to a sub- Consider, for instance the do would hurt our state’s economy par position in society, why not cash cashier at the 10-item-or-less aisle rather than help it. These students in on the money taxpayers spent to in your local Ralphs supermarket. are only trying to continue the pub- support their primary education and Historically, I’ve always tried to test lic education that California taxpay- give them an opportunity to excel? my limits with these employees, fill- ers have supported their entire lives, While out-of-state students coming a basket full of, get this: 15 or since fundamental education (grades plain about the outrageous loans they more items and strolling into line K-12) was declared a fundamental must bear to afford a Californian like I own the place. Usually I get and protected right under a 1982 fed- education (an optional luxury in the by with the raise of an eyebrow or eral Supreme Court ruling. The state first place), illegal immigrants are a polite reminder to use the correct has already devoted so much to these left to come up with tuition money aisle next time. But one memorable students that it might as well finish without access to typical grants, loans visit, I shoved well over 10 items the investment and collect its profits and scholarships. Expecting that ille- into my cart, skipped the long lines through the taxes students will pay gal immigrants could come up with and unloaded my groceries onto the upon residency. this money is unrealistic. Most illegal express conveyor belt aisle to meet a In a starving system, it seems immigrant families are not mem- curt worker with a Russian accent. illogical to offer illegal immigrants bers of high society, and AB540 was After she scanned my 10th item, monetary aid. However, raising created to lend a helping hand to she stopped and asked me if I’d tuition fees for illegal immigrants counted my groceries. I apologized JAYMEE NGERNWICHIT/GUARDIAN — a decision that will undoubtedly See BILL, page 5 and lied that I hadn’t noticed, anx- ious for her to finish up the transac- tion. But before I could swipe my debit card she pressed a register button, cancelled my sale and told Safe Campus Drives Bookstore to Hyper-Surveillance me to get in another line. I was so shocked by her firm 10 item stance of total on-campus crime that year; 518.4 instances for every population more often interrupted by sirens than that I didn’t even argue. As I silently For lack of serious and though the seriousness of the of 100,000; at UCSD, on the other giggly student-org rebels on their way gathered my items and took a posi- on-campus crime, the much more popular property crime hand, it was 6.96. (So, theoretically, back from a Shores bonfire) saw 12.5 tion in a normal line, I couldn’t help (a reported 95.77 percent of on-cam- the average Californian is surrounded times more violent crime than UCSD but be impressed with her over- UCSD Bookstore takes pus crime for the same year) is not to by 74 times more violent crime than — understandable, considering we’re whelming authority. petty theft a little too be ignored, it doesn’t we are. Guess those essentially bubbled in by the nation’s In the end it probably would’ve exactly make UCSD diarrhetic seagulls most homogenously wealthy popula- been more efficient if she’d let me seriously. the next “Cops” aren’t so bad after tion. But even UC Santa Barbara’s slide by with a surplus of groceries, By Trevor Cox candidate, and isn’t So, theoretically, the all.) rate of violent crime was an alarming but the fact that she took her job’s Contributing Writer quite enough to UCSD police 637 percent of UCSD’s. responsibilities so seriously made strike curdling fear average Californian Chief Orville King In fact, it seems the lack of violent me respect her more. If she couldn’t ON-CAMPUS — As UCSD students, into our hearts on is surrounded by 74 credits this dis- crime on campus is so severe, that tell 11 item customers to get out of our greatest safety threats seem to those 3 a.m. treks to parity to UCSD’s nonviolent incidents are treated by her line, then what could she do? It’s stem from the suspiciously restless Burger King. times more violent demographic, a those on the second tier of campus about the small victories. squirrels that rustle on late-night Indeed, though gathering of indi- security — namely, those employed I’m all for a little personal self- walks back from Geisel Library — or, the campus police crime than we are. viduals with the by the UCSD Bookstore and, to a worth, whether it comes from perhaps, the occasional seagull that force is still com- common goal of far lesser degree, the dining halls rejecting a misbehaving customer chooses to relieve itself while flying prised of a 36 per- Guess those diarrhetic receiving a high- — as outrageous threats to the greater or telling someone to fill out a writ- over Library Walk. son staff (supervi- quality education, good. ten complaint, but when the righ- Though the UCPD reports that in sion and manage- seagulls aren’t so bad and in a quaint According to Steven Casad, teous attitudes of the organized pro- 2007 there were 18 recorded instanc- ment included) and after all. beach town whose director of on-campus dining ser- fessional world start bleeding into es of on-campus physical assault, it’s operates on a con- Web site modestly vices, UCSD’s dining halls take loss social events, say, the sexy dance safe to say a good chunk of those can siderable $3.4 mil- sums it up as an prevention very seriously, but not at party that my housemates and I be attributed to drunken roommates lion annual budget, “exquisite combi- high expense: Security is maintained threw last week, things stop being who’d had it up to here with each our cops don’t see nearly the amount nation of a southern European resort entirely through surveillance moni- impressive and start getting annoy- other’s rotting silverware. Overall, of violent crime that more urban atmosphere and Southern California tors plainly visible upon entrance and ing. violence — the most fear-inspir- officers do. As a point of reference, fun.” the existing staff of cashiers, managers Originally, our idea for the party ing of the crime-report categories the UCPD reports that in 2006, the By comparison, UC Berkeley — accounted for a scant 4.23 percent rate of violent crime in California was (where sleep, one may presume, is See BOOKSTORE, page 5 See SOUP, page 5 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN OPINION 5

Fabricated Self-Worth A DROP FROM THE INKWELL By Priscilla Lazaro Gets Glitter Everywhere

▶ SOUP, from page 4 “What on Earth,” I asked my was simple and sweet: we would over-enthused housemate, “are you have music and people would dance. going to do with that?” But after some private side conver- He said he was going to spread sations within the household, an it everywhere and as self-appointed official meeting was called four days decorator he would take full respon- before the event. sibilities for his actions. I couldn’t As we all sat around our din- help but think of some other self- ner table to discuss logistics, one appointed position that might give housemate took out a piece of paper me the authority to throw the bag of and began taking minutes. Another glitter in the garbage. immediately expressed concern that Although our planning became we would have noise complaints an unnecessary source of tension and recommended that we cover in the days leading up to the event, our walls with sleeping bags and everyone’s efforts fell into place on blankets. Someone else was wor- the big night. My dance-concerned ried our house housemates had environment moved our fur- wasn’t danceable niture onto our and suggested we As responsibilities patio, the deco- remedy this prob- rator had set out lem by purchas- mounted to an candy necklaces ing decorations. on the counter Twenty minutes unreasonable level, I beside mounds of into a conversa- announced that my glitter and, most tion on streamers importantly, I was and strobe lights, I main concern was well on my way to realized that I had being extremely been transplanted sufficient booze and drunk. For an eve- Illegal Immigrants Unable to Achieve Without Aid back to the lengthy ning we forgot our conversations that walked upstairs. official positions ▶ BILL, from page 4 origin, illegal immigrants within the as well follow through with taxpay- characterized my and just, well, these individuals: high-school stu- California school system don’t always ers’ 13 year investments by helping high school extra- danced. dents who have attended elemen- choose to immigrate; rather, it’s their them attain the higher education curricular activities. As responsi- It wasn’t until we all woke up tary and secondary schools in this parents’ decision. Should children of that they’ve been working toward all bilities mounted to an unreasonable the next morning to an apartment state but cannot obtain an affordable any residency be held responsible for throughout our fundamental public level, I announced that my main covered in empty beer cans and college education because they are the actions of a previous generation? school systems. concern was sufficient booze and multicolored confetti that it dawned required to pay nonresident tuition AB540 does not encourage citi- While this California state law walked upstairs. on us: no matter how many posi- rates. Without the support of the zens of other countries to break the might seem to contradict U.S. federal As the date of the party tions we’d assigned ourselves in state to help them achieve, they’ll law by illegally entering America, as law at first glance, the access it grants approached, my fellow party plan- the planning process or how many fall through opportunity’s cracks and some argue, because they are already to illegal immigrants is not creating ners took more and more liber- conversations we’d had centered on into a lower socioeconomic status here as a result of someone else’s early the United States’ immigration situ- ties. First I came home to a find our guests’ well-being, the inevi- they may never escape. actions. Slapping the wrist of an irre- ation. AB540 is a step toward help- my dining room wall covered in table truth was we’d planned a party, Those who argue illegal immi- sponsible party won’t bring California ing illegal immigrants who we deem cellophane. Next, my kitchen light people got drunk and trashed our grants should not be rewarded for any closer to regulating immigration the problem to become people who was replaced with a black light. But house and all five of us were going violating official laws are simplifying problems, but it will prevent willing might be able to solve the problem in when I saw an entire bag of glitter to have to clean up the mess. the situation at hand. Opponents of and valuable potential citizens from the future. resting on the counter, waiting to be No appointed positions or meet- the bill should consider that though actually benefiting the state. shoved into our apartment’s every ing minutes were going to get us out living conditions in America may be Let’s face it: Illegal immigrants Readers can contact Ashley Lee at crevice, I finally said something. of that. better than those of their country of are in our country and we might [email protected]. FREE EVENT!

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leanor Roosevelt College alumna Charlene Pena laughed off the cliche E before delivering it, as did UCSD alumnus Tony Chung. The Peace Corps is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week job that you can’t get enough of, they said. BY DAVID HARVEY FOCUS EDITOR And for years, UCSD has been rising on the “Peace Corps Top Colleges and Universities” zation that works with a pharmaceutical company. annual list. According to Peace Corps statis- assists victims of overseas tyranny living in San Though the Peace Corps’ popularity has INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES tics, 49 alumni currently serve overseas, placing Diego. fluctuated over its 50-year legacy, participation UCSD 18th among universities with over 15,000 “[I am] working with a population that has is currently on the rise. students; a total of 599 UCSD alumni have vol- to learn a whole new culture, and that’s what I “Last year we had a 37 year high,” Peace unteered with the Peace Corps in the university’s had to do in the Peace Corps,” she said. “I feel Corps spokeswoman Kate Kuykendall said. DROP THE history. like Peace Corps really prepares you for a lot of “Applications have increased by 16 percent; that’s Former volunteer Pena reflects on her two challenges.” the largest increase in five years.” years in Kazakhstan from 2005 to 2007 with Chung, who was stationed in Crimea — a Despite the rising applicant pool and an DESK JOB an appreciation she said she found only after peninsula in Southern Ukraine where the pri- increased need for international humanitarian returning home to San Diego. As her service mary language is Russian — from 2004 to 2006, aid, the Peace Corps cut 10 percent of its roughly began, before anyone ever heard of Borat, Pena relayed similar sentiments. Before departing, 4,000 global positions to compensate for recent AND GET had no idea where Kazakhstan was located and Chung didn’t speak a word of Russian, but spent budget shortfalls. could find little information on the country. two months in Ukraine before conversing with According to Kuykendall, the declining value Volunteers don’t have the freedom to choose another native English speaker. Today, Chung of the dollar and recent economic downturn HANDS-ON their destinations; the Peace Corps places appli- tests at advanced levels in Russian language have hit the Peace Corps hard. Nevertheless, she cants according to their experience and abilities. abilities. does not see the current economic situation as a Pena had worked as a teaching assistant, and “I didn’t just want to be a tourist,” Chung said. deterrent in attracting volunteers. BY JASMINE TA teachers were needed in Kazakhstan. “I wanted to really learn a culture and live it. It “It’s always hard to say [why applicants come CONTRIBUTING WRITER “It really becomes your everyday life,” she was really good to give back and help people at to Peace Corps], but I think students are much said. “You really have to be a leader and be inde- the same time.” more globally minded today,” Kuykendall said. pendent, to figure out things on your own. ... It’s As his primary job, Chung taught English as “I think students are more motivated by service ontrary to popular belief, not all the toughest job you’ll ever love.” a foreign language, despite being a biology major. — more aware of disparities in the world — and internships come in the form of Pena also said the experience has made a signif- A lot of his additional work was related to HIV want to make a difference.” C dead-end desk jobs of filing paper- icant impact on her current position at Survivors and AIDS, as Ukraine has the fastest-growing work 10 hours a week and eternally staring of Torture International, a nonprofit organi- HIV infection rate in all Europe. Today, Chung See CORPS, page 10 down the clock. With the help of many campus resources, students can find opportunities that are stimulating, challenging WORKING OUTSIDE YOUR DEGREE and even tailored specifically to their major or career goals. A few have even found themselves The Ends Needn’t Fit the Means coordinating events for the “Tyra Banks BY GLORIA WU CONTRIBUTING WRITER Show,” dissecting leeches and serving subpoenas. usumi Tsuchihashi graduated from Butt-head,” along with writing and directing cult The Career Services Center, Academic Eleanor Roosevelt College in June 2001 comedy “Office Space.” Internship Program and Division of ’S with a bachelor’s degree in management Although superficially their areas of study Biological Sciences offer services to help science. After working for seven years at one of may not pertain to their careers, many alumni students wade through endless job descrip- the largest global consulting firms, he traded agree that while attending UCSD, they gleaned tions. in his 401(k) lifestyle for the opportunity to the general knowledge and experience necessary But even the 1,000 or more internships open a imagawa-yaki shop that specializes to get them where they are today. offered through these departments — rang- in contemporary Japanese pastries. “A common thread that runs through the ing from 10 to 20 hours a week, paid and “When I was in college, I never thought highly successful and influential alumni from unpaid, local and abroad— can be tough to to myself, ‘I’m studying at UCSD in the UCSD is the way they speak to the breadth of the handle without focus. economics department because I want to education they received here that made them the Through career counseling, resume cri- be a pastry chef in a few years’,” he said. success they are today,” said Mary Johnson, direc- tiques and internship workshops, the Career Tsuchihashi is one of many UCSD tor of alumni engagement for the UCSD Alumni Services Center attempts to provide students alumni who have veered from their Association. “Taking required courses such as with personalized assistance. Its Web site degree’s typical postgraduate course writing and humanities help put these people a also hosts various internship search engines, since attending college. cut above the competitors in their field.” such as Port Triton and ExperienceLink on “[Many of these] people take on Tsuchihashi acknowledged the eventual their Internship Supersite. Updated every jobs that just don’t translate from what worth of his education and how it propelled him day, the three Web sites list all current C

HRISTINA they majored in,” Director of Alumni to take the final steps toward his goal. internship positions available to UCSD stu- Services Paula Thomas said. “Going through [management science] and dents. Similarly sidetracked alumni entering the consulting sector helped me think “We’re the hub for employers who want A include Genetta Adams, Revelle 1992, strategically, put together business plans and to recruit for UCSD talent,” Career Services USHANA who majored in theater and dance manage large projects,” he said. “That’s what gave Center Internship Coordinator Christy and is now the entertainment editor at me the confidence to move forward and start my Quiogue said. “When employers have an

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UARDIAN Warren 1985, who graduated with a David Brin received a master of science in Center, and we post them on our exclusive degree in physics and went on to create the animated television series “Beavis and See ALUMNI, page 10 See INTERN, page 10 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN FOCUS 9 SITE SEEN DO IT WITH ICING BY JOANNA CARDENAS ASSOCIATE FOCUS EDITOR

inda and Jim Bill’s dessert endeavor, Do It With Don’t quite know what to do with luster dust? Do It Icing, is dually a baker’s paradise — where terms like With Icing won’t leave you with egg on your face. Linda L sugar pearls and luster dust are part of the whimsi- warmly welcomes novices and experts alike to step into cal lexicon — and a haven for any sugary-treat admirer her kitchen and take one of her many delectable classes. who wishes to learn. The shop’s motto, carved into a The homey cooking space — complete with a well-worn small wooden sampler above a Valentine’s Day bouquet of refrigerator sprinkled in gingerbread magnets and pictures chocolate hearts, flowers and bows, “How many calories of her grandson Max — is located in the back left corner does this have? Who cares!” is appropriate, given this icing of the store and accommodates about 15 eager bakers. For venture’s decadent nature. $60, you can take a six-week hands-on course learning to Do It With Icing is one part baking supply store, one frost and trim a prize-winning cake. part bake/decorating instruction and two parts creative For those with less time or dough, Do It With Icing tastiness. Despite its size, the storefront is stocked with also offers one-day demos and workshops, taught by other thousands of ingredients and tools to enhance at-home experienced confectioners. (You can learn how to bake baking and decorating. With all the charm of your local gluten-free desserts for $25 or how to create fancy flower cluttered craft store, Do It With Icing has an entire aisle cupcakes for $40.) For most classes, supplies are provided. dedicated to colorful and uniquely shaped sprinkles — siz- When they aren’t, you can grab them at 10 percent off. able portions for as low as $1.49, well below the price of Truly one of the last mom-and-pop shops around, Do sprinkles at Vons. It With Icing leaves no apron string untied. The breadth Other traditional baking utensils like cookie cutters, of materials will inspire a baking endeavor while sparing cake pans, piping tips and candy molds are equally cheap, your wallet. but price is almost secondary to selection. The shop also Upcoming workshop topics include making Valentine’s has a laboratory-like inventory of specialty items to help candy, Valentine’s cookies using color flow, and Easter make these sweet treats perfect — things like confection chocolate wraps. wax paper to prevent sticking, paramount crystals to keep your chocolate-covered strawberries from cracking and Do It With Icing high-ratio shortening like Sweetex (normally available 7240 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard only to chefs) to retain a high level of sugar and liquid in San Diego, Calif. 92111 cakes. (858) 268-1234 UARDIAN G / O H OSEPH J Y B HOTOS P 10 FOCUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 Out of the Alumni Ditch Degrees to Pursue Nonconventional Jobs ▶ ALUMNI, from page 8 and orientation leader, served as A.S. Columbia TriStar Interactive. he merges his Japanese heritage with Classroom, applied physics and a doctorate of phi- vice president and took a seat on the Rubenstein took a computer pro- Los Angeles upbringing: He has taken losophy in space science from UCSD in Revelle College Council, now inform- gramming class at UCSD in the early a traditional Japanese pastry, a sweet into the Field 1987. He is a prominent science-fiction ing his managment of diverse groups 1990s, when computers were just bare- griddle-cake similar to a pancake, and novelist and has won awards for many of people and helping him to work on ly entering the business world, out of revamped it with multicultural flavors ▶ CORPS, from page 8 of his books, including “The Postman” a budget. natural curiosity. The knowledge he to adapt to Los Angeles’ diverse pal- “It’s difficult to pinpoint that funda- and “The Uplift War.” Brin initially “Outside of that broad scope of amassed from that class was invalu- lette. mental difference,” Kuykendall added. wanted to become a researcher and classes, UCSD prepared me for the real able. He later went on to play a critical Tsuchihashi echoes the overall sen- “I don’t think students are saying teacher — now, that educational path world,” Rubenstein said. role in developing the first Internet- timent that his UCSD education, in the ‘Hmm, tough job market. I think I’ll go largely informs his creative writing. When Rubenstein first enrolled, based movie marketing: While work- end, expanded his career possibilities. live in a foreign country for two years.’” “Of course the engineering and he planned to major in physics to ing in entertainment promotion he “Your college degree is not going to This year, a new crop of volunteers astronomy and other courses, and acheive a career goal of designing ste- decided to market to college students, pin you down to your future. Being a are arranging to head into the field. working on original research, all reo speakers. But taking an economics whom he knew would take advantage management science major and taking Alumni Nemo Curiel, Sarah Termondt helped me to better scan the world for course during his sophomore year and of free Internet access. tons of calculus classes — none of the and Kate Hulbert are among the grad- possibilities,” Brin said. “I also took discovering a newfound passion for Tsuchihashi also attributes much of courses apply to anything I do now,” he uates who will be heading overseas: courses in UCSD’s wonderful English the subject, he switched his major to his success to the opportunities he took said. “But it’s the overall college experi- Curiel is leaving for Kenya at the end and lit. and cognitive science depart- management science. Presently, he is while attending UCSD. He participat- ence that applies to your future goals of January, Termondt will move to the ments.” the executive vice president of Marvel ed in the Education Abroad Program and careers. It’s the bigger picture that Dominican Republic in March and Ira Rubenstein, Revelle 1987, cred- Entertainment’s Global Digital Media in Tokyo, Japan, for one year, diving totally counts.” Hulbert is looking forward to joining its the university with his progress Group. He also served as the executive into his ancestral culture by attending the first team to work in Rwanda since in the field of entertainment man- vice president of Sony Pictures Digital a private culinary program on week- Readers can contact Gloria Wu at the Peace Corps was forced to pull out agment. He was a resident adviser and the vice president of marketing at ends. With his imagawa-yaki shop, [email protected]. in 1993. She departs Jan. 26. “I just got the welcome book, and you can tell things are just getting put together,” Hulbert said. “It feels very Internships Help Ease Students onto a Career Path new to all of us going, but also to the people organizing [the projects].” ▶ INTERN, from page 8 courses can apply to quarter-long politics that went into show-making ships, with BISP 199. After studying Preparing to work with HIV and UCSD database of internships on Port internships for either four, eight or 12 and teleproductions.” the development of the nervous system AIDS patients, communications major Triton. We’ve also tried to create a units with a grade of Pass/No Pass. Not only was Rollan able to pursue in leeches, Eleanor Roosevelt College Hulbert, has been employed at AIDS consortium of opportunities on our “[In the AIP application, students} an internship in his fields, but was junior Vaibhav Konanur found his Project Los Angeles. Despite prepara- Experience Web site.” identify skills, some relevant courses, given the opportunity to experience class material to be more accessible. tions past volunteers agree that settling Eleanor Roosevelt College senior interest, focus and what is appealing life on the East Coast: Throughout his “In the lab, I used an enzyme to into a service career overseas presents Jacqueline Franco found success to them,” AIP Internship Counselor three-month internship, he resided in choose a protein,” Konanur said. “We all sorts of new challenges. through the center, landing an intern- Annie Abbott said. “We then meet the heart of New York City. learned about how that happened in “I’ve been familiarizing myself with ship at a public defender’s office after with them for an hour to talk more “Moving to NYC was in itself a big metabolic biochemistry. It was a back- the topic, but it will be a whole other tailoring her resume. about their goals and interests, help deal,” Rollan said. “I really got to live in wards way of learning. I didn’t know thing over there with limited resourc- “The public defender’s office with [the] resume, cover letter and a different area, different comfort zone. the mechanism of how the enzyme es,” Hulbert said. [internship] was hands-on,” Franco [the] interview and referring process.” I got to experience what it was like to chose the protein when I first used it.” According to Kuykendall, an appli- said. “I would serve subpoenas, get If a student has already obtained an immerse myself in a different culture As a bonus, Konanur’s internship cant’s preparation speaks loudly in the police reports, interview clients in internship, he or she may contact AIP and experience what a real working life allowed him to discover his field of exhaustive selection process. jails, go to houses of witnesses and get to request credit for the job. was from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.” interest under a new light. “We’re trying to ask applicants to statements and work with attorneys After using AIP to land an intern- Science majors looking for a lab- “My career plan was to study and increase their volunteer experience,” closely. It was peer mentoring and ship with the “Tyra Banks Show,” based research internship need search become a doctor,” Konanur said. she said. “For UCSD students think- advising, close association of working Thurgood Marshall junior Raymond no further than UCSD’s Division of “Now, I’m rethinking and reconsider- ing about joining Peace Corps, make with attorneys and having them guide Rollan was able to indulge his interests Biological Sciences. Besides listing ing my career path to do research in yourself as competitive as possible you to what they want.” in both media and political science. faculty with lab-intern openings, the the future. So I’m still going to med — volunteer, teach English as a second Students seeking an internship for “I want to pursue entertainment division’s Web site offers links to many school, but maybe after my M.D., [I’ll] language.” academic credit are directed to the law, so I felt that [the internship] was a other research internship opportuni- do research.” Academic Internship Program, where nonconventional way to do so,” Rollan ties in fields such as biotechnology. Readers can contact David Harvey at anyone with 90 units, a 2.5 minimum said. “I felt like this experience medi- The division also allows students Readers can contact Jasmine Ta at [email protected]. GPA and at least two upper-division ated the two. I now understood the academic credit for their lab intern- [email protected]. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN FOCUS 11

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MON JAN 26 Company Information Session: Triage - from fellow international students. 2-3pm at CAREER Triage welcomes students interested in their International Center Oceanids Pavilion. Writing a Winning Resume - Find out how to full-time Associate position or internship pro- draw employers in, impress them with your gram. They will present on the firm’s business ARTS THURS JAN 29 experience, and stand out above the rest as model, growth opportunities, culture, work, The Misanthrope - Written by Molière , The 8pm-10:30pm we show you the essential steps to developing and recruitment process. You will also have Misanthrope is set in the fashionable social an eye-catching cover letter and a powerful the opportunity to ask questions and meet milieu of seventeenth-century Paris. Alceste, Porter's Pub resume. 2-3:15pm at the Career Services Center firm representatives. Resumes will be accepted the misanthrope of the title, is disgusted by Horizon Room.CAMPUSCAMPUSfor reference. 5-6:30pm at the Career Services the hypocrisy, injustice, and overall corruption Center Horizon Room. in human society. Alceste’s concern with the RECREATION CALENDARCALENDAR issue of justice has to do with the fact that he The indie-pop act’s melodic tunes are ideal for LGBTQA’s Non-Sexist Dance - Come to LGBTQIA’s Roma Nights: Rob Lo - Rob Lo is a 3rd year UC is embroiled in several lawsuits, the outcomes summer days and rainy afternoons. Their music first Non-Sexist Dance of Winter Quarter from San Diego student and has been writing music WED JAN 28 of which are determined not by which party is features shuffling acoustic guitar, harmonic 9:00pm to 1:00am! It’s free (although we appre- since he has been in school. Now you can finally ARTS in the right but by who has the most influence vocal breakdowns, and a Pet Sounds-esque ciate donations), open to all ages, and open to come check out his first gig at Espresso Roma. New Writing Series: Graham Foust - Graham in court. Nonetheless, Alceste is in love with backbeat. The band dropped two self-released the public. For more information or to volunteer, Admission: free. 7:40pm at Espresso Roma. Foust lives in Oakland, California and directs Celimene, a young widow with a reputation EPs (2006’s Loose Change and 2007’s Boarded please contact [email protected] or come to the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Saint for flirtation and for surrounding herself with Doors) while paying their dues opening for one of our meetings at 7pm Mondays in the TUES JAN 27 Mary’s College. Foust’s is the author of three suitors and who is a prime example of the insin- renowned acts such as Yo La Tengo, Yeasayer, LGBT Resource Center. 9pm at Porter’s Pub. books: As in Every Deafness; Leave the Room to cerity that Alceste despises in others. Students: and MGMT. Students: $5 advance, pay as you CAREER Itself (winner of the 2003 Sawtooth Prize); and $10, Faculty/Staff/Seniors: $12, GA: $20. 7pm at can at the door. GA: $10. 8pm at The Loft. SPORTS Practice Interviewing On-Camera for Necessary Stranger. A fourth book, A Mouth in the Mandell Weiss Forum. Fencing vs. Cal Tech and UC Irvine, 3pm at the Internships- Get the edge in your internship California, will be published in 2009. 4:30pm at Main Gym. interview by practicing your responses on the Visual Arts Performance Space. CAREER FRI JAN 30 videotape. Receive immediate feedback and Interview to win - An interview can make or A C A D E M I C CAREER build your confidence in this small group set- break an employer’s decision to hire you, so PowerPoint: Presentation Techniques - Learn SUN FEB 1 Express to Success: Writing Communication & ting. Sign-up required. Register through Port come learn how to start strong, anticipate the effective presentation techniques for deliver- SPORTS Leadership into your Resume - Learn how to Triton. 1-2pm at the Career Services Center West questions you’ll be asked, and follow up prop- ing your PowerPoint presentations. Register Baseball vs. San Diego Christian College, 11am market your leadership and communication erly after your interviews. 10:30am-12pm at the at http://biomed.ucsd.edu/services/instruc.htm at Triton Field. skills effectively on paper so you stand out Career Services Center Horizon Room. or call 858-822-4760. 10:30am-12pm at the from the competition. This workshop covers Biomedical Library. the basic components of a resume, formatting Prepare to Care: Graduate Study in Nursing UPCOMING strategies and emphasizes the importance of - Want to enter the growing field of nurs- ARTS CULTURE leadership and communication – two highly ing? Attend this workshop to learn about your options for schooling, how to get relevant expe- The Misanthrope - Students: $10, Faculty/Staff/ Life Experienced - This exhibit brings together sought out skills by employers! 2-3pm at the Seniors: $12, GA: $20. 8pm at the Mandell Career Services Center Horizon Room. rience and how to prepare for the application traditional mediums of art as well as everyday process. 2-3pm at the Career Services Center Weiss Forum. Wayne McGregor: Random Dance items to create strong mixed media art. The Mastering the Academic Interview for Ph.D.s - Horizon Room. - Wayne McGregor has been an iconoclastic work brings us through the experiences of life, Practice answering typical committee questions dance maker for years, using dislocated, hyper- social issues, race and heritage. By invoking a LECTURE (on camera) and get immediate feedback from articulated movement, bombastic music, and sense of history, the viewer is allowed to reflect a career advisor and your peers. This workshop Landlord-Tenant Clinic - Having a problem with minimalist design to explore his hard-wired fas- on today’s cultural diversity. The images are helps you articulate clearly who you are and a landlord, roommate, or anything involving cination with the “technology of the body” and reflective of a variety of cultures, with a strong what you want to do, create an effective and your living situation? Then the Landlord-Tenant to extend the possibilities of dance. A diptych emphasis on African and African American comfortable dialogue, and develop questions Clinic is the place for you! We will provide of contrasting works, Entity is the mind bog- heritage. Mon., Feb 2, 9am-9pm at the Cross that will ensure you are making the right deci- detailed information about common housing gling result of his consultations with cognitive Cultural Center. sion, when accepting an offer. 5-7pm at the issues that students face and will take ques- scientists that embraces the question: How can Career Services Center Round Room. tions to ensure that individual needs are met. we use the body to understand who we are? Space is limited. Please call us (858-534-4374) Students: $10, Faculty/Staff: $34, GA: $37. 8pm WEEKLY ORGS to reserve your spot! 11am-12pm at the Student at Mandeville Auditorium. The Guardian’s “This Kiss” Valentine’s Day Event Mothers Support Group - Open to all Mothers Services Center room 527. RECREATION – Submit a photo of your idea of Valentine’s of any age, partnered or single. Our first Mothers’ Day to [email protected] by RECREATION Nickel Eye - When The Strokes’ hiatus began Support group hour of the year will be an open January 30th. It can be romantic, cheesy, ironic, taking longer than expected, the band’s bass- discussion on the topic of your choice, topics Pub After Dark: Eric Hutchinson - Eric funny, etc. The person with the winning photo ist, Nikolai Fraiture, reached into an old shoe- for future meetings, as well as an opportunity to Hutchinson looks like the kind of guy you will receive a limo ride and dinner date for box of poems and rants written years ago. share information and resources that relate to can trust – honest, approachable, somehow two on February 13th. Runners up can choose With his free time, he began adapting them (and will hopefully enhance) your experience as familiar. There’s just something about him that between Belly Up Tavern concert tickets or to music. Enlisting the help of South, a UK a mother. Please bring at least one resource, or invites you to give up your innermost thoughts. Brazillia Skin Care gift packages. The Guardian band introduced to him by a friend, Nickel bit of useful information to share with the rest Hutchinson’s self-released debut album, Sounds marketing team will be on Library Walk next Eye recorded some demos at South Studios of the group. This could be information about Like This, bowed at #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers week, 2/2-2/5, to vote on the winning picture. places to rejuvenate, infant/toddler activities chart in September 2007. This show will also in Hackney, London. With some guest appear- and events going on in the community, or just feature Runner Runner (members of Rufio and ances by Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs Free To Be Me - Do you think about food more come prepared to swap tips and advice about Over It) and Local singer-songwriter Kenny Eng. and Regina Spektor, The Time of the Assassins than school, friends, and love? Free to Be Me something you have found useful. 12-1pm at 8-10:30pm at Porter’s Pub. Free with Student was completed a few months later in New York is a weekly support group that will help you the Women’s Center. ID. See feature. City. The album is written and produced by develop an active and satisfying relationship Nickel Eye. It is musically inspired by some of with your body and with the food you eat. We The Submarines & The Morning Benders - SPORTS his favorite artists, such as Neil Young, Frank will also help you identify and manage triggers Berkeley CA’s Morning Benders are back for Men’s Volleyball vs. Princeton, 6pm at RIMAC. Black, Leonard Cohen and The Kinks and will for binge eating and purging. This 7 session another night of sweet rock n’ roll sounds at be released January 27th, 2009 on Rykodisc. skill building and educational workshop will The Loft. This time, they’re bringing the catchy Students: $5 advance, pay as you can at the meet Thursdays at 12:30-1:30pm. The workshop Los Angeles duo The Submarines for bright THURS JAN 29 door. GA: $10. 8pm at The Loft. begins on January 29th and continues to meet ACADEMIC pysch-pop kissed by electronic bloopiness. Do weekly through March 12th. Please call Dr. you think the Shins are too depressing? Do SPECIAL EVENT Karla Materna at 858-534-0255 to reserve a Presentation Skills for International Students you wish Dr. Dog albums arrived with a gloss- Part II – Take what you learned in Part I and put Chimes atop Geisel Library Ring Out a New space. Meetings will be held at Counseling and ier production? Never fear! There’s hope, and it into practice! Students who attended Part I Piece - The chimes atop Geisel Library will Psychological Services, 190 Galbraith Hall. it comes in the form of the Morning Benders. ring out a special premiere on Friday, January Art of Democracy at the Cross Cultural Center - 30th at noon. Composer Jennifer Moore , a The UCSD Cross-Cultural Center is proud to host UCSD undergraduate, wrote a new work for the “Art of Democracy”, a national exhibit of the Library chimes and anyone in a general contemporary political artwork. The reception radius of Geisel Library will be able to hear will feature presentations by three of the exhibit her short work chime forth. Ms. Moore’s new contributors, with a chance to meet the artists. work was commissioned by the UCSD Arts All are welcome to attend the reception at no Library. About the Library chimes: the Irene cost. The exhibit runs until January 31. 6-8pm at Rubinger/ICL Memorial Carillon was installed in the Cross Cultural Center. September, 1989 and rings out automatically on the hour. The instrument (it’s NOT a recording!) Veggie Wednesday - The UCSD Vedic and is featured in noontime concerts with University Vegetarian Culture Society invites you to a Carillonneur Scott Paulson performing live on vegetarian luncheon buffet of veggie dishes, the rooftop carillon keyboard. Scott takes song rice, drinks, desserts, and vegan options. Every requests! E-mail him at [email protected]. Wednesday from 12-2pm on top of the Old 12pm at Geisel Library (general area outside Student Center. Geisel). Gender Buffet: Owning Your Own Privileges - Everyone is welcome! We’ll provide the space, SAT JAN 31 the host, and the free food. You just have to be interested in discussing gender and sexuality as ARTS they relate to everyday life on and off campus. The Misanthrope - Students: $10, Faculty/Staff/ Join us and bring a friend. Fridays, 12-1:30pm at Seniors: $12, GA: $20. 2pm and 8pm at the the Women’s Center. Mandell Weiss Forum. STUDENT HEALTH is open to ALL registered RECREATION students, regardless of health insurance sta- Upright Citizens Brigade TourCo. - The Chicago tus! Appointments can be scheduled online sketch comedy troupe that birthed improv lords at http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu or call 534- Amy Poehler and Horatio Sanz is giving the Loft 8089. Same-day appointment for urgent needs; a hefty dose of hysterics.. 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Those were the two things we some easy shots, but her energy Not surprisingly, the Tritons talked about because had we made and her intensity gave us some very possess the second best offense our free throws in the first half, it good minutes. [Carlisle] hit some among CCAA teams, averaging would have been much different big threes when they were trying to 68.6 points a game while their going into halftime. I think we just double down on our posts.” defense holds opponents to under had a lot of nerves. This was a big On fire from behind the three- 60 points a night. rivalry game for us and our nerves point line, Carlisle shot 4-of-5, “I’m very much a defense-mind- got us a little over overanxious.” contributing a total 12 points. ed coach,” Elliott said. “We try and Friday’s game against Cal State disrupt our opponents — to get Stanislaus showcased Elliott’s out and deny passes and pressure seemingly simple strategy. UCSD the basketball. We hope that our finished 12 of 29 from the field We hope that our defense creates offense for us by and forced the Warriors into 10 defense creates getting steals, getting deflections, first-half turnovers, which the making tough shots and getting Tritons capitalized on for 11 points. offense for us by rebounds.” UCSD also had success at the line, Making it to the halfway point, shooting 12 more free throws than getting steals, getting UCSD faces 10 more CCAA games Stanislaus. in the challenge to make history by Leading by a three-point mar- deflections, making remaining undefeated. gin at 20-17 with eight minutes to “We all felt that collectively, we play, the Tritons went on a 19-10 “tough shots and had the ability and the talent to do run to outscore the Warriors 39-27. getting rebounds.” this and to be where we are right Senior forward Michelle Osier had now,” Elliott said. “Without the an explosive start, delivering 20 — Charity Elliott, phenomenal leadership that we’ve of her game-high 26 points in the head coach been having by our captains, I don’t first half. think we’d be where we are. Our Meanwhile, it took a little longer leaders have done a phenomenal for Gaskin to jumpstart her game Similarly, Osier, a First Team All- job of getting us ready to play every as the Warriors’ defense buckled CCAA selection, finished 7-of-14 night, and that’s the tough thing down on center to keep her score- from the field and 12-of-16 at the about when you’re in conference less during the first half. That free-throw line. Gaskin dished out play; you have to be ready every changed immediately after halftime 10 points and five rebounds while night.” when she converted one jumper Noonan contributed eight points, Next week, UCSD will face and two layups into six points for eight rebounds and a game-high Sonoma State on Jan. 30 and the Tritons. six assists. Humboldt State on Jan. 31; the “Alexis Gaskin did a great job of As with the majority of their Tritons hope to stay undefeated. recognizing when they were double games this season, the Tritons “Winning is definitely addic- and triple teaming her and finding locked in their victory by a margin tive,” Martin said. “We’re such a open shooters,” Elliott said. “In the of at least 10 points, defeating the competitive team within each other. second half, I thought that they Warriors 73-62. We’re all going for the same goal weren’t able to double down quite “In the flow of the game, I try to and we all understand that, so that’s as much because we had hit some do what I can to help the team out,” what we are working toward.” JOHN HANACEK/GUARDIAN shots from the perimeter.” Carlisle said. “[Friday night] it was Senior center Alexis Gaskin led the Tritons past Chico State with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Gaskin and her Up 52-36 and 13 minutes into the threes and the other night it was Readers can contact Brianna Lee at teammates had a dominant second half, turning a five-point halftime lead into a 62-38 victory at home. the second half, the game quickly getting to the basket. We definitely [email protected].

�� Emergencies & Walk-ins Welcome �� Please visit our website for more details �� Open Weekends �� MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN SPORTS 15 Comeback Win Keyed by Hot Second-Half Shooting Triton Men ▶ M. BASKETBALL, from page 16 and block everything else out,” eight minutes remaining in the half, from the line. Kim scored eight guys. I feel confident about our Husted said. Lawley’s three-pointer signaled the points, a game-high six assists Fall to Cal guys. We play 11 and 12 guys for As a team, UCSD went 26-of-33 start of an 11-2 UCSD run, giving and four rebounds; Poppen added a reason. One, because I have a lot from the charity stripe, including the home team a 15 point advan- six points, six rebounds and two Baptist, UCI of confidence in that group [off the 21-of-27 in the second half. Kim tage. Cal State Stanislaus would assists; and Acevedo scored six with bench], so we don’t fear a drop-off led the team with a game-high 22 score the only two baskets in the three rebounds in 13 minutes off ▶ SWIMMING, from page 16 if we bring them in. Two, we need to points, a team-high five assists and final four minutes before intermis- the bench. As a team, UCSD shot Unfortunately, the Triton men’s have a bigger group to go to because three steals. Junior guard Jordan sion, cutting the Triton lead to 10 at 47.8 percent from the field, 85 per- meet did not turn out as well. of the back-to-backs and the rigor- Lawley scored 13 points and Poppen the break. cent from the line, and grabbed 38 “We were definitely expecting ous scheduling in this league.” added nine points and a game-high Again, the Warriors struck first in rebounds, compared to 33 boards more from the guys team,” head UCSD’s depth was on full dis- eight rebounds. The Triton defense the second half, scoring five points, for Cal State Stanislaus. coach Scott McGihon said. “Some play in the second half. While the was stellar, forcing 19 Chico State before back-to-back layups by soph- “It was a great win for us, we guys swam really well and others starters took care of the scoring, turnovers and holding Bocian to omore guard Casey Ryan gave the definitely needed it,” Husted said. didn’t. That’s about as simple as I quickly making up the double- seven points on 3-of-11 shooting Tritons a little breathing room. Cal “It wasn’t our best offensive perfor- can put it.” digit deficit, it took an entire team from the field. State Stanislaus’ senior guard Benny mance, but we played a really good First-place finishes were hard to effort to hold Chico State scoreless The Tritons Koochoie nailed a offensive team and we held them to come by against one of the nation’s through the first eight minutes of showed their com- three-pointer that a low percentage. Defense wins ball best programs at UC Irvine. Senior the second half. When the Wildcats fort early on in a cut the deficit to games.” Knief Lohse took second place in finally did, they found themselves return home game We haven’t 38-34 with 14:48 Despite the win, the Tritons still the 200 yard freestyle, behind UC trailing the Tritons by two, 33-31. against Cal State to play, but UCSD’s recognized the need for improve- Irvine, with a time of 1:44.22, while The two teams battled for the next Stanislaus. While accomplished any of defense refused to ment and remained focused not on senior captain Steve Hardy finished several minutes before the Tritons the Warriors break, holding the past success, but on what they still second in the 100 yard freestyle with opened up a 12 point advantage of scored the first the goals we really Warriors to only need to do. a time of 24.02. Junior Pablo Carrillo their own with 3:21 to play. Poppen four points of set out to do, so five points over the “We could have done a lot bet- also recorded a second-place finish scored four points, senior guard the game, UCSD next seven min- ter job on the boards, even though in the 100 yard breaststroke with a Alan Husted added five and Kim calmly came it’s just an ongoing utes and reopen- we outrebounded them,” Carlson time of 57.71. scored six points, including a suc- back. Lawley hit ing its double-digit said. “Seventeen offensive rebounds It recorded a second place finish cessful four-point play and two a jumper, Poppen“ process of us trying lead. The Tritons [allowed] is not very good — we in the 200 yard freestyle relay with a assists during UCSD’s 15-6 run. But added a layup off led by no less than need to do a lot better job there. time of 1:24.10 led by freshman Sam the Wildcats had one final run, as a Husted assist to get a little better.” nine points and by The moment you think you’ve Stromberg, junior Todd Langland, Bocian connected on the first of and Husted con- as much as 13 as turned the corner or you’ve done freshman Blake Langland and senior verted his own — Chris Carlson, Husted went 6-for- something well, this league has a three Chico State three-pointers in head coach captain Daniel Perdew. the final three minutes that closed layup. The Tritons 6 and Lawley went way of smacking you and putting The Tritons have little time to the gap to four points with 36 sec- were able to 3-for-4 from the you back in your place. We haven’t recuperate as they prepare for their onds to play. The Tritons held on for extend that slight free-throw line in accomplished any of the goals we final meet next week before the con- the win, thanks to clutch free-throw advantage throughout the rest of the closing minutes. really set out to do, and so it’s just ference championships. The Triton shooting in the final seconds, fin- the first half, connecting on 52 “It was a lot of back and forth, an ongoing process of us trying to women will face the San Diego ishing off an extraordinary second percent of their field-goal attempts but we just made sure we hit our get a little bit better.” State Aztecs and the University half which included a remarkable while holding Cal State Stanislaus free throws and got a couple key UCSD will look to continue its of Wyoming Cowboys, while the 77.8 percent field goal shooting. to 31.3 percent. stops,” Poppen said. conference momentum during its men’s team will be up against the “At the end of the game, I want Equally impressive, the Tritons The Tritons played good team next four games on the road. The University of Wyoming in a meet at the ball in my hands,” Husted said. committed only two fouls in the first offense, not settling for contested Tritons will face Sonoma State on San Diego State. He knocked down two free half and did not allow the Warriors shots against the Warriors. Jan. 30 and Humboldt State on Jan. “We’re really going to analyze throws with 31 seconds to play and to get to the charity stripe. “We moved the ball pretty well, 31 before traveling closer to home what happened at this meet and pre- finished 4-for-4 from the line on the “If you look at their field-goal looked for the open guy,” Acevedo for games at Cal State Dominguez pare for next weekend,” McGihon night and 14-for-14 in free throws percentage, I think we did a pretty said. “Coach kept preaching to slow Hills and Cal State Los Angeles on said. “We really need to get in some during the home stand. good job defensively,” Carlson said. down, make them play our tempo.” Feb. 6 and Feb. 7. All games are preparation for conference champi- “I feel confident at the free- “We did a pretty good job of staying Lawley finished with a game- slated for tip-off at 7:30 p.m. onships.” throw line and my shot was feeling in front of everybody and making high 19 points and added four good tonight, so I just try to go them shoot contested shots.” rebounds, while Husted scored 15 Readers can contact Joe Tevelowitz Readers can contact Tyler Nelson at there, knock down one at a time, Leading by six with less than points, going a perfect 10-for-10 at [email protected]. [email protected]. HOT CORNER 16 Kendall Bohn Swimming & Diving CONTACT THE EDITOR Janani Sridharan The senior won the 100 and 200-yard [email protected] breaststroke during a dual meet victory SPORTS over Cal Baptist and UC Irvine on Jan. 24. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 TRITONS GIVE HOME FANS A PERFECT WEEKEND CCAA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS

1. UC San Diego 10-0 2. Humboldt State 7-3 Cal Poly Pomona 7-3 4. CSU Dominguez Hills 6-4 5. Chico State 5-5 CSU San Bernardino 5-5 7. CSU Monterey Bay 4-6 Sonoma State 4-6 9. San Francisco State 3-7 CSU Stanislaus 3-7 11. CSU Los Angeles 1-9

CCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL STANDINGS

1. CSU Dominguez Hills 8-2 2. Humboldt State 7-3 UC San Diego 7-3 CSU San Bernardino 7-3 5. CSU Monterey Bay 5-5 Cal Poly Pomona 5-5 CSU Los Angeles 5-5 8. San Francisco State 4-6 9. Sonoma State 3-7 Chico State 3-7 JOHN HANACEK/GUARDIAN CHING WU/GUARDIAN Junior forward Kristen Cabral goes for a layup against a Wildcat defender on Jan. 24. Cabral 11. CSU Stanislaus 1-9 Junior guard Jordan Lawley leads the Tritons in scoring, averaging 14 points a game, and put together recorded three points, three rebounds and one steal for the Tritons in their win over Chico State. another impressive week by scoring 32 points in wins over Chico State and Cal State Stanislaus.

The No. 21 women’s basketball forward Christine Vest allowed freshman The Tritons continue their so a lot of what we’re going to do is depen- guard Chelsea Carlisle to convert on her free dent upon stopping him first,” senior forward team is riding a 10-game throws, putting UCSD up by two. Despite surge up the CCAA standings, Shane Poppen said. “Stopping him is just winning streak and remains a limited Triton offense shooting at just 28 and are now only a single game getting him uncomfortable. So, if he’s used percent, UCSD was able to eek out a delicate to getting the ball on the block, double him. undefeated in conference play. 24-19 lead entering halftime. out of first place. Just send different stuff at him. Harass him By Brianna Lee Like previous games this season, UCSD By Joe Tevelowitz all night.” Staff Writer heightened its offensive power immediately Senior Staff Writer Bocian’s 20.9 points per game on the sea- in the second half, going on a 14-6 run to son is four points better than the next highest WOMEN’S BASKETBALL — En route to secure a lead of 38-25. With just over three MEN’S BASKETBALL — The Tritons scorer in the conference. making history, the 21st ranked women’s minutes to play, the Wildcats wobbled and extended their winning streak to four as “It looks like we might have a tough time basketball team kept its winning streak intact the Tritons put the game away at 62-38. The they returned home this weekend, defeating with [Bocian], but we have some tricks up over the weekend, claiming victories over Wildcats’ 38 points were the fewest scored by California Collegiate Athletic Association foes our sleeves,” junior guard Tyler Acevedo said Cal State Stanislaus on Jan. 23 and Chico any Triton opponent this season. Cal State Stanislaus and Chico State in front of before the matchup. State on Jan. 24. With the dual wins, head “Our offense was terrible the first half, so raucous RIMAC Arena crowds on Jan. 23 and While UCSD held Bocian scoreless through coach Charity Elliott’s squad boosts its over- we really cranked it up on the offensive end,” Jan. 24. The Tritons led nearly the entire game the first 10.5 minutes of Saturday’s game, the all record to 17-2 while remaining atop the Martin said. “If our shots weren’t falling, we in a 67-58 win against Cal State Stanislaus on rest of the Wildcats’ offense was far more California Collegiate Athletic Association were at least getting rebounds and put backs Friday before putting together a big second- successful, leading by as much as 11 points. with an undefeated 10-0 mark. in. We ran the floor a lot more than in the half comeback in a 69-63 win over Chico State Senior guard Kelvin Kim brought the Tritons Against Chico State, the Tritons put first half and that created more open and on Saturday. Now at the midpoint of its CCAA to within two with seven of nine UCSD points, together an early lead with a 10-0 run five easier shots.” schedule, UCSD’s record stands at 10-6 overall before back-to-back jumpers by Bocian ignit- minutes into the period. A layup by junior Senior center Alexis Gaskin scored 14 of and 7-3 in conference play. ed a 12-2 Chico State run. The Wildcats held guard Leilani Martin followed by steals from her points in the critical second half, ulti- The Tritons were prepared for a battle on UCSD to only four points through the final junior forward Erin Noonan and junior mately leading the Triton scorers with 21 Saturday night, as the CCAA’s top-ranked nine minutes of the half and held an 11 point guard Annette Ilg garnered some rhythm for points, finishing just shy of her season-high defense welcomed in Chico State and the margin, 29-18, at the break. the Tritons. 22. Carlisle reached double digits for a fourth conference’s top scorer, 6-foot-6-inch senior “The thing about this league is we play However, the Wildcats promptly answered straight game, tallying 14 points, three assists forward Andy Bocian. However, head coach back-to-backs,” Carlson said. “It puts a pre- with six points, cutting the lead to four. and three steals, while Ilg and Martin added Chris Carlson’s squad did not shy away from mium on staying fresh and playing a lot of With 2:30 remaining in the first, Chico State the challenge before the game. tied the game at 19. But, a foul by junior See W. BASKETBALL, page 14 “Bocian is the leading scorer in the league, See M. BASKETBALL, page 15 Swimmers Earn Mixed Results in Irvine By Tyler Nelson 96 and to Cal Baptist University took away victories in the 100 and Staff Writer 165-118. 200 yard breaststroke with times The Tritons started out strong, of 1:06.24 and 2:22.13, respectively. SWIMMING & DIVING — With placing first in the 200 yard med- Panis, Kopp and Ferguson worked only two weeks left before con- ley relay with a time of 1:49.30 led to sweep the top three spots of the ference championships, the Tritons by freshman Shea Kopp, freshman 50 yard freestyle at the meet. knew they would have to put up Sadie O’Brien, sophomore Jessica As usual, the Triton women fin- one of their best performances last Ferguson and senior captain Aubrey ished with a blowout in the final weekend to prepare for the season’s Panis. race of the meet: the 200 yard free- biggest event. Facing off against the “We did really well,” Panis said. style relay. Led by Shimura, sopho- Cal Baptist University Lancers and “It was the first time we had ever more Ashtyn Douglass, senior Erin the UC Irvine Anteaters on Jan. 24, beaten UC Irvine, so we were really Deters and Panis, UCSD took the the Tritons showcased some of their excited about that.” final event with a time of 1:37.20. best swimmers and times to get Sophomore Anju Shimura led “Our girls swam really well,” themselves ready for conference. the way in events for Tritons, plac- Panis said. “We knew we could beat The Triton women beat host ing first in the 100 yard backstroke Cal Baptist but Irvine we weren’t UC Irvine 176-124 and crushed with a time of 58.13 and following sure. We just have some really good ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN FILE Cal Baptist University 209-82. The that up with another first-place fin- swimmers.” The Triton men struggled against Cal Baptist and UC Irvine, suffering losses to both teams on Jan. 24. Triton men, on the other hand, took ish in the 200 yard backstroke with The women dominated against Cal Baptist, winning 209-82 in their comfortable victory over Irvine. two losses, falling to UC Irvine 185- a time of 2:04.90. Kendall Bohn also See SWIMMING, page 15