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www.ucsdguardian.org Monday, February 4, 2008 The Student Voice Since 1967 Pell Grant Now More New Winter Format, Lucrative, Restrictive Same Winter Turnout By Sarah de Crescenzo A Gradual Incline Senior Staff Writer Year Max. Pell Grant The U.S. Department of Education 2000-01 ...... $3,300 recently released guidelines regarding 2001-02 ...... $3,750 this year’s awards for the federal Pell 2002-07 ...... $4,050 Grant program, opting to raise the 2008-09 ...... $4,731 maximum possible award while simul- SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION taneously lowering the number of stu- dents qualifying for aid. reduce the number of students who The increase in the funding of one otherwise would be eligible for a Pell of the nation’s largest need-based grant Grant,” Kantrowitz said. program stems from the College Cost The maximum award could be Reduction and Access Act, signed into raised in the future, as Bush plans to law by President George W. Bush in request a $2.6-billion increase to the September. The CCRAA allotts an Pell Grant program from Congress additional $490 per eligible student for later this week. An increase of this the 2008-09 Pell Grant award year. magnitude would bring the maxi- The CCRAA funds, coupled with a mum total award between $5,100 and $69 decrease in discretionary funding, $5,400. nets an overall increase of $421 for The current White House admin- eligible students — making the maxi- istration is asking for almost $60 mum award $4,731 next year. billion overall for education this year. While the changes increase the However, this amount, nearly equal maximum amount of money for each to the money allotted for the past student who receives a Pell Grant, they year, has not been adjusted for infla- do not make the grant more acces- tion. sible, said Mark Kantrowitz, founder of While the overall amount of money A.S. Programming’s Winter All-Campus financial aid Web site www.FinAid.org. that Pell Grant recipients will take home Dance continues trend of relatively low “Even though the maximum Pell this year has gone up, the maximum Grant has increased, the $69 decrease attendance but enthusiastic audience. GRANTS, in discretionary funding will slightly See page 3 By Yelena Akopian Contributing Writer

Thumping techno beats and sweaty students brought the Price Center Ballroom to life at the first-ever Winter All- Task Force CAMPUS ART Campus Dance, the A.S. Programming event that replaced the WinterFest concert of previous years on Jan. 31. However, despite the change in size and venue, it drew less of an audi- ence than last year’s WinterFest, making it the lowest-attended Examines GALLERY GETS Winter Quarter programming event in the last four years. Rx Bandits opened the event to a modest but excited crowd. Playing reggae, funk and ska-infused rock, the mostly Feasibility of NEW ‘BEGINNING’ bearded quintet switched from jazzy breakdowns and soulful instrumentals to mosh pit-inspiring choruses. By Larisa Casillas Though the band played to a crowd that filled less than a Contributing Writer quarter of the ballroom floor, by the time the Bandits left the Football Team stage, they had the crowd chanting for an encore. UCSD’s University Art Gallery The Bandits’ act was a surprise to those who were expect- Group to weigh potential opened again to the public last ing original act Ima Robot, who canceled their appearance month with a recently renovated due to illness. effects of creating football “Rx Bandits have played quite a few very successful shows space, new curatorial directorship PHOTOS BY WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN program on campus and fresh exhibition titled “In the at UCSD before,” A.S. Programming Festivals Coordinator Top: The crowd rocks out to DJ Lazaro Casanova during the Jan. 31 Winter academic, social life. Beginning.” Garrett Berg said. “We felt they were a solid choice for the All-Campus Dance 2008. Bottom: Rx Bandits vocalist and guitarist While UAG reopened on Jan. 19, last-minute change.” Matthew Embree serenades the crowd as part of the event’s opening act. By Gina McGalliard the space has been a part of UCSD At around 8:50 p.m., Lazaro Casanova took the stage. Staff Writer since 1978. It closed in 2006 for The act, comprised of a young DJ, his turntable and a slew mostly empty Ballroom floor. remodeling. of catchy electronica, prompted concertgoers to dance with “In general, students should always plan to buy tickets to An A.S. Council-chartered task The gallery’s transfigurations wild abandon. our events in advance,” Berg said. “Student guest tickets were force is currently researching one of include renovated walls, a new L.A. Riots followed Casanova at 10:15 p.m., a duo that on sale right up until the night of the event.” UCSD’s oldest and most contested floor and reception desk, different has gained growing attention from electronica lovers and Despite the turnout, Berg said the programmers were student life issues: the possibility of staff and what new curator Stephen clubgoers over the past year. The crowd dwindled as the generally satisfied with the new format. creating a UCSD football team. Hepworth calls “a more open and show progressed, but those remaining continued to dance “The event was essentially a test run, and while we would All-Campus Senator Utsav Gupta flexible feel.” until midnight. have liked to see a larger turnout, we feel the event went well said he established the Intercollegiate “In the first few days it was great The latter two bands of this year’s lineup brought a new overall,” he said. Football Feasibility Task Force to to see people spotting it on Ridge genre of music not usually seen at UCSD. The size and scope of Winterfest has been consistently explore the longstanding debate Walk,” Hepworth said. “From this “Rather than simply repeat the fall dance, we decided to reduced in recent years to free up funding for more popular among UCSD students. Gupta said enthusiasm we can start to build on diversify the lineup,” Berg said. events such as Bear Gardens. Last year the event was moved the purpose of the task force is not to previously existing audiences and Some attendees were surprised by the relatively low turn- from RIMAC Arena to the less-expensive ballroom and argue for or against a football team, find new ones.” out, which peaked at about 800 people, 60 that paid to attend remained there this year due to low funding and the predict- but rather to research the potential Hepworth is a London-based art- the concert. Last year’s WinterFest attracted 1,200 people. ably small attendance. costs and benefits of having one. ist with experience managing other “There weren’t as many people as we expected,” said East Also different this year was the decision to host the event “I want to take all these argu- noted galleries such as the non- Lake High School student Samantha Villegas, one of several on a Thursday night instead of the traditional Friday. ments, pro and con, and form one profit Tannery, the Jerwood Gallery local high school students who purchased tickets to see the “We have yet to decide whether Winter All-Campus prime document that can be used for — which assists young artists in the last two electronica acts. “But it was still so much fun. I wish Dance will continue in years to come,” Berg said. “Regardless, either side,” Gupta said. development of their careers — and we could have kept dancing.” it’s unlikely that we will return to the traditional WinterFest The task force will research issues Bloomberg SPACE in London. He Some East Lake students complained that many of their format.” friends tried to purchase tickets for the performance at the door but were turned away despite the low attendance and Readers can contact Yelena Akopian at [email protected]. See FOOTBALL, page 7 See GALLERY, page 3

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Rideshare Operations thanks those who prefer pedal power to pushing the pedal to the metal. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN NEWS 3 LIGHTS & SIRENS Current Collection Emphasizes Meaning of Media Friday, Jan. 25 ▶ Subjects were seen throwing water ▶ GALLERY, from page 1 The exhibition runs through Stern said in a press release. “In 7:57 a.m.: Citizen contact balloons from Gilman Parking was recruited by Amy Adler, a mem- Mar. 9 and will also include a time we hope to extend to an inter- ▶ A Cafe Ventanas employee found Structure. Gone on arrival. ber of UCSD’s visual arts depart- series of scheduled talks and events national presence.” a small bag containing a suspicious ment. that opens panel discussions to Hepworth said he is optimistic white powdered substance. Monday, Jan. 28 “What was interesting to me the public and allows attendees to about the gallery’s future, citing gal- 11 a.m.: Report of grand theft 7:47 a.m.: Suspicious person was that there was the desire and interact with some of the exhibit’s leries at Massachusetts Institute of ▶ A laptop, flash drive, iPod and X-acto ▶ A homeless person living near the commitment to relaunch the space artists. Technology and California College knife were stolen from McGill Hall. Internal Medicine Building reported with an emphasis on current con- “Many of the staff from both San of the Arts as successful models to 7:36 p.m.: General disturbance having hearing difficulties. temporary art within the supported Diego’s Museum of Contemporary which UCSD aspires. ▶ A security guard reported hearing 8:34 p.m.: Welfare check environment of UCSD,” Hepworth Art and Museum of Art attended “The University Art Gallery is gunshots at Blacks Beach Gate. ▶ A male called from the emergency said. “The gallery should speak to the opening and were impressed joining part of a larger community 9:11 p.m.: Medical aid callbox at Lot 702, saying that he was not only those who are involved in with the first show,” Hepworth said. of spaces, all of who have their own ▶ A 30-year-old female taking antide- “cold and wanted to go home.” the university, but to a larger public UAG, in partnership with voices,” Hepworth said. “What is pressants fainted after throwing up in beyond its campus.” UCSD’s visual arts department, will important is that we are mutually a RIMAC Arena restroom. Tuesday, Jan. 29 “In the Beginning,” UAG’s cur- now be open year-round for a total supportive and seek collectivity to 3:54 p.m.: Petty theft rent exhibition, features work by 20 exhibition of five shows. Visual arts grow both audiences, and the profile Saturday, Jan. 26 ▶ A 5-foot-9 Asian male wearing a artists from Europe and America Chair Lesley Stern will serve as of San Diego as an important city 1:29 p.m.: Citizen contact black zip-up sweatshirt was reported who used contemporary approaches director. for contemporary art.” ▶ A 25-year-old white male wearing a as unscrewing the front license plate of to create pieces that involve words In addition, the campus’ MFA The University Art Gallery is black stocking cap and carrying a black a silver BMW. in a variety of compositions. students will be able to showcase open from Tuesday to Saturday backpack was seen looking through win- 7:30 p.m.: Noise disturbance The collection is composed of their work at an annual exhibition. between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the dows on Discovery Way. Arrest felony. ▶ A child on Regents Road was report- different forms of media — includ- “We’re very excited — once again west end of Mandeville Center. 7:48 p.m.: Burglary ed as “running around” and stomping ing paintings, sculptures and video the gallery will become a lively part ▶ A burglar was reported as attempting loudly. Will cooperate. — all centering on words in rela- of the university and of the larger Readers can contact Larisa Casillas at to break in the back door of a La Jolla 7:35 p.m.: Suspicious person tion to their form and meaning. San Diego-Tijuana-L.A. region,” [email protected]. Farms Road residence, where a female ▶ A 5-foot-8 male wearing a dark teenager and her younger brother were jacket was seen checking the doors home alone. of vehicles at Lot 782. Field interview 11:27 p.m.: Serious injury accident administered. Alternate Schedule Will Not Affect UCSD Students ▶ A subject reported spinning out of control while driving on highway 805. Wednesday, Jan. 30 ▶ GRANTS, from page 3 payment and disbursement schedules colleges will be the most affected As police attempted to transfer the call, 12:42 a.m.: Noise disturbance Expected Family Contribution — the were previously used in addition to group, as the bill would raise their the subject was reported as screaming ▶ Loud pounding and arguing were amount of money a student’s family the main schedule, the repeal of the funding to be equal with their peers before suddenly cutting off; rain was heard from a Miramar Street residence. can contribute to his or her education Tuition Sensitivity Rule now bases all attending more expensive institu- heard in the background, and the call Will cooperate. — has been reduced from $4,110 to awards on a single payment schedule tions. UCSD will not be one of the was lost. 3:05 p.m.: Report of petty theft $4,041. Therefore, students with an for all students. institutions affected by this reversal ▶ Someone allegedly stole $5 from the EFC from $4,042 to $4,110 who were The TSR, originally part of the from an alternate payment sched- Sunday, Jan. 27 Financial Aid Office. able to benefit from funds last year Higher Education Act, reduced Pell ule as undergraduates qualify for the 2:57 a.m.: Noise disturbance Thursday, Jan. 31 will no longer be eligible for federal aid Grant funds for students who chose maximum Pell Grant already. ▶ A student at the Sixth College apart- 1:48 p.m.: Citizen contact under the Pell Grant program. to attend colleges with lower tuitions. “The alternate schedule is not ments laundry room was reported as ▶ A white elderly female, wearing a Kantrowitz said the bottom line is The HEA is currently in its eighth applicable at UCSD because our surfing in puddles and making loud denim jacket and blue skirt, reported that while slightly fewer students will extension, and its reauthorization will cost of attendance is not less than noises. Checks OK. being unable to find her car at the qualify for the Pell Grant, the remain- be put to yet another vote before this $805,” said Ann Klein, senior associ- 8:22 a.m.: Trespass Biomedical Library. ing Pell Grant-eligible students will get extension expires on April 30. Rep. ate director at UCSD’s Financial Aid ▶ Four “kids” jumped over the Preuss 10:44 p.m.: Vandalism $421 more each. George Miller (D-Calif.), who serves Office. School fence and were reported as ▶ An Asian male wearing a black jacket “That’s a fairly substantial increase, as chairman of the Committee on UCSD expects to have close to entering school grounds. was reported as breaking a window at although it does not make up for four Education and Labor, indicated in a 7,200 Pell Grant recipients this year, 3:05 p.m.: Trespass the Guardian office, and subsequently years of no increases,” he said. press release that if it is reauthorized, totaling nearly $24 million in Pell ▶ A 40-year-old Asian male carrying running toward Mandeville Hall. In addition to the monetary the repeal of the TSR is expected to Grant funds, Klein said. large trash bags on broomsticks was seen boost, the payment and disburse- become permanent. Dumpster diving on Regents Road. — Compiled by Sonia Minden ment schedules for Pell Grant funds If the reauthorization passes, stu- Readers can contact Sarah de 11:32 p.m.: General disturbance Senior Staff Writer have also changed. 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Proponents “It would be impossible to have a and student body and how a team’s argue that a student fee increase of Division-I school,” King said. presence would affect Title IX, which approximately $20 per undergraduate He also said that when people mandates that schools provide equal could raise the funds needed, which imagine a football team at UCSD, athletic opportunities to men and would include the funds necessary they are probably comparing it to women. The task force will also look for the creation of additional women’s the ones at well-known Division-I at the progress of universities that teams needed to comply with Title IX. schools, when in reality Division-II have recently founded football teams, Regarding facilities, the site suggests football teams are relatively unknown. such as UC Davis, and examine more that RIMAC fields could be expanded He also said that it would be difficult established football teams at other or the team could practice at a com- for UCSD to be competitive because universities. munity college or high school. But the squad would initially consist of Gupta said one of the biggest members also said that scheduling volunteer athletes, while the better issues the task force will explore is could be a hurdle due to the lack of athletes would go to schools that pro- how a football team would be finan- vide scholarships and have a long- cially supported, with possible funds standing football culture. coming from alumni contributions “We wouldn’t be playing in bowl or the university. Other key issues It’s the first little games,” he said. under consideration by the task force The crowds at existing sports, such include where a future team would baby step to see if as basketball and water polo, are rela- practice and what stadium it would tively small, King said, and because of use for games. UCSD wants to have a Title IX it is likely that some existing The task force, whose research football team.” men’s teams would have to be cut in is still in the early stages, hopes to order to match the number of women’s release its findings by fifth week of — Utsav Gupta, teams. Spring Quarter. All-Campus Senator, Despite the cost, Fox said she is UCSD had a football team for one “ A.S. Council still open to the possibility of a football winless season in 1968, but it was team at UCSD, but stressed the dif- discontinued because of the Vietnam ficulties inherent in any attempts to War draft. Division-II football teams. implement one. Since then, Gupta said, there have Chancellor Marye Anne Fox said “Chancellor Fox has always felt been three referendums to reintro- at the Nov. 1 A.S. Council meeting strongly that athletics and recreational duce football to UCSD, all of which that she expected the team to cost opportunities are essential to a well- failed. The task force will also exam- more than the $1-million prediction, balanced collegiate experience,” uni- ine why these referendums were not citing the $100-million Division-I pro- versity spokeswoman Dolores Davies successful. grams at schools such as Ohio State said in an e-mail. “I just see this as a way of opening University as an upper limit. She said that while UCSD does not up the debate,” Gupta said. “It’s the “If you’re interested, keep the cards have a football team, it boasts an award- first little baby step to see if UCSD and letters coming, but for now we winning intercollegiate athletics pro- wants to have a football team.” don’t have the money,” Fox said at the gram that also deserves recognition. If the task force discovers substan- meeting. “A football team in UCSD’s future is tial evidence that a football team is Earl Warren College senior Matt always a possibility, but it would require not feasible, then the issue will likely King, who operates the Facebook substantial support from students as become less controversial, Gupta said. group protesting the creation of a foot- well as faculty, and would require a Meanwhile, student opinion is ball team, said that a team would do far substantial investment of funds both varied on whether a football team more harm than good, mainly because by the campus and in terms of student would benefit UCSD. Two opposing of the funding it would require. fees,” she said. Facebook groups, for example, reflect King said that UCSD cannot fund this opposition. full-time scholarships for football play- Readers can contact Gina McGalliard The Facebook group supporting ers, and that because of UCSD’s loca- at [email protected]. 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Fresh-Faced Senator Embodies a Genuine Public Servant Brings New Age of American Politics Vetted Political Resume, Know-How his fervent endorsement of Illinois Sen. He is relatable to his constituents. His desire to imply put, John McCain is the best and banning torture, which he himself has Barack Obama is predicated on the see this country bettered is in line with the bulk Republican candidate for president. survived. T notion that American politics aches for of Americans. Better health care, better job secu- S The Arizona senator has both the With many Republicans refusing to change — and it’s more than a buzzword by now, rity, better education and an end to war. Obama leadership skills and character necessary to lead acknowledge global warming as a dire problem, it’s a necessity. is the closest mirror to the warmly personable the United States in a new direction at a time McCain has been a leading voice for climate The nation’s most needy are, and have been Bobby in this election race. when most of the world continues to regard policy reform, championing the first Senate for eight long years, downtrodden. They are Bobby united a spectrum of voters under our country with hostility, especially amid the bill to address the problem legislatively in beaten down eco- his flag: old to young, increasingly unpopu- 2003. Although that nomically, education- black to white to brown lar Iraq War. bill ultimately failed, ally and racially by The Short Guide to Obama voters threw their sup- Unlike his oppo- The Short Guide to McCain McCain continues a string of injustices port behind the char- nents, the 71-year-old to defy many fellow ranging from the wars ▶ Advocates No Child Left Behind reform ismatic and vibrant Vietnam War veteran ▶ Advocates citizenship path for illegal aliens Republicans by sup- in the Middle East to and better math and science education. figure who touted his and former prisoner and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. porting cap-and-trade President George W. simplistically idealistic of war consistently policies to reduce Bush’s Patriot Act to ▶ Supports a public insurance program as an approach to political defends his beliefs ▶ Against abortion and the legalization of greenhouse-gas emis- Federal Emergency option for those who aren’t otherwise covered. change. “I do not run without regard for same-sex marriage. sions. Management Agency’s for the presidency to political peril, a char- He also supports mishandling of ▶ Has consistently opposed the Iraq War and, oppose any man but to acteristic most strong- ▶ Supports the Iraq War and does not claim more federal funding Hurricane Katrina if elected, would withdraw combat troops. propose new policy,” ly demonstrated by an exit strategy. for embryonic stem relief efforts. The pub- Kennedy said when he how many times he cell research — one lic has come to mis- announced his presi- rejects the motions of of the only lead- trust politicians as the harbingers of division, dential candidacy. “I run because I am convinced his own party and president. ing Republicans to do so — and is realistic using governmental agencies to talk tall and act that this country is on a perilous course and I He breaks with the GOP on illegal immigra- about the ominous future of Social Security and little. It is a dark time to be part of the citizenry. have such strong feelings about what must be tion, an issue that hits close to home for this Medicare, saying that if elected he would place So it was with refreshing verve that many done. And I feel that I am obliged to do all that border-state politician, sensibly advocating a overhauling those programs at the top of his voters were introduced to Obama at the 2004 I can.” pathway for citizenship for the country’s esti- domestic agenda. Democratic National Convention, where the sen- The question now is, are times different? mated 12 million illegal aliens while simulta- But McCain does have his flaws. He is ator delivered a keynote address harkening the Has the bureaucratic process grown too convo- neously calling for tougher immigration stan- against abortion and the legalization of same- tenets of unity America had not seen since Sen. luted, too hefty for a “man of change” to actu- dards. sex marriage, and has consistently said that he Robert F. Kennedy made his run at the presiden- ally instigate change? New York Sen. Hillary Again separating himself from others in would keep troops in Iraq for as long as neces- cy in 1968. Obama spoke of the links between red Clinton’s argument against Obama is decidedly his own party, McCain also staunchly supports sary — whatever that means. and blue, conservative and liberal, and seemed strong. A woman of her experience and lengthy rebuilding America’s image abroad by closing Those issues aside, McCain is clearly the neither Republican nor Democrat: He was just a resume would be better equipped to enter the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba — the military deten- best choice from a field of candidates that also man who wanted a better America. tion center that houses suspected terrorists That is Obama’s strongest personality hook: See OBAMA, page 6 — beginning legal proceedings for detainees See MCCAIN, page 6

on Proposition 91 EDITORIAL BOARD No Charles Nguyen roposition 91 exemplifies wasteful bureaucracy. EDITOR IN CHIEF It is the tail end of a legislative saga that began The Short Guide to 91 Matthew McArdle P with former Gov. Gray Davis’ administration. Hadley Mendoza Motorists at the pump pay 7.5 percent in federal What It Does: MANAGING EDITORS and state taxes tagged specifically for transportation It adjusts regulations for when the General funds. Those monies previously went to the state’s Fund can borrow certain transportation Matthew L’Heureux general fund, but voters passed Proposition 42 in 2002 funds and the pay-back period. NEWS EDITOR to specifically beef up what they considered to be the The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at state’s faltering transit infrastructure. A caveat dictated Why You Should Oppose It: the University of California at San Diego. Contents that the measure be suspended, and money reallocated Proposition 1A already did the job in 2006. © 2007. Views expressed herein represent the to the general fund for more flexible use in the event majority vote of the editorial board and are not necessarily those of the UC Board of Regents, the of a fiscal emergency. Then, in 2006, voters again put tation systems within a short time period if politicians ASUCSD or the members of the Guardian staff. their foot down for transportation improvements by overborrowed. approving Proposition 1A, which mandates that any So now comes Proposition 91, which seeks to choke monies borrowed from the state’s transportation fund out any flexibilities drawn from related legislation. With Primaries, Political be repaid with interest within three years. It was a gain- The measure was initiated by industry groups fight- Action Heats Up at UCSD ful addition to the state’s tax-on-gas laws, allowing the For feature story, see page 10 state the chance to fix its broken freeways and transpor- See PROP. 91, page 6 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN OPINION 5 No on Proposition 92 roposition 92 seeks to grab K-14 education ing costs for community colleges, the measure pro- — particularly the community college system vides a valuable educational gateway to the middle P — a big chunk of change in preparation for class. But this ignores a glaring financial problem: the tight-budgeted future. The problem is, while By decreasing fee revenue without raising taxes or funding education should be a top state priority, the offering any other method to balance the loss, the numbers just aren’t adding up and California’s most proposal would create a massive funding deficit in important programs are all feeling the sting of budget a sector already being severely slashed. Unless all cuts. This instance of special interest-driven ballot of the state’s students stand together to bear cuts box budgeting helps only a subset of students, and equally, community colleges — which already charge would place an extra burden on the California State the country’s lowest tuition costs — stand to see an University and University of California systems as unnecessary gain by crippling their higher education they deal with an extra $70 million of lost revenue in sister institutions. the already tight fiscal future. Though supporters have a point — community Supporters of Proposition 92 argue that by lower- colleges give struggling high school graduates a path- way to four-year universities and provide many adults with important career instruction — this proposition The Short Guide to 92 is financially unrealistic and blatantly irresponsible, What It Does: and would build upon a dangerous precedent of It increases funding for K-14 education and education earmarking. It’s a fair assessment that K-14 locks community-college fees at $15/unit. schools need more support, but shorting the UC and CSU systems for community colleges is not the way Why You Should Oppose It: to solve the state’s education woes. It favors only a subset of students and creates By locking up approximately $300 million annu- a $70-million loss in state revenue. ally for K-14 education while simultaneously throw- See PROP. 92, page 6

No on Proposition 93 ince last month, opponents of Proposition 93 funds for re-election. Proposition 93 would allow have been hauling a life-sized Trojan horse legislators to serve the 12 years in one house, which S around California as a statement on the item’s proponents claim would allow them more indepen- outwardly benevolent but inherently deceptive nature. dence from outside influence. While this political ploy revels in its own melodrama, The catch? Current senators could stay in office a close examination of the issue illustrates the appro- four years longer than current term-limit laws dictate, priateness of this metaphor: Presented as a poorly and acting members of the assembly would pocket an disguised gift to cap term limits and encourage politi- extra six. Not surprisingly, two of Proposition 93’s cians to reject the influence of lobbyists, the proposi- most vocal backers — Assembly Speaker Fabian tion is a last-ditch effort for current state leaders to Núñez (D-Los Angeles) and Senate President Pro hold on to the power they may soon lose. Tempore Don Perata (D-Oakland) — will have to If approved, Proposition 93 will allow members leave office in the event that the item fails. of the California State Legislature to remain in office A little more subtlety would have helped, gentle- for 12 consecutive years, two years less than the 14 men. total authorized by 1990’s Proposition 140. Currently, It would be hasty, however, to reject the item members may serve six years in the Assembly and merely because its key proponents have a vested eight years in the Senate. Some analysts have argued interest in its outcome — such is the nature of poli- this does not give them adequate time to forge tics. However, in looking at California’s voter track substantive changes before depending on lobbyist record, the people have spoken out against any politi- cal tinkering with Proposition 140, clearly emphasiz- ing the importance of openness and transparency in The Short Guide to 93 their officials’ term-related actions. For example, when former Senate President Pro What It Does: Tempore John Burton (D-San Francisco) tried to It shortens legislative office time, but increases mitigate Proposition 140 in 2002 by spearheading the number of possible terms spent per house. Proposition 45 — which would have amended the state constitution to soften the imposed term limits Why You Should Oppose It: — 58 percent of voters were quick to shoot it down. It It undermines term-limit laws, which are vital to an efficient political system. See PROP. 93, page 6

Yes on Propositions 94-97 nlike winning a slot machine jackpot, Indians. Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97 are no The agreements between the state and the U gamble, and will bring much-needed rev- tribes, which hold exclusive rights to operate slot enue to California at a time when it seems the state machines in California, would increase the per- is slipping further and further into financial crisis. mitted number of operating machines by a few If passed, the measures would simply uphold thousand. gaming agreements that are already in existence; More machines mean more gamblers, which the four American Indian tribes covered by the ultimately means more money. According to a measures already support large casinos on their formula drawn up in the agreements, the tribes reservations. will give the state 15 to 25 percent of the total In fact, the proposed changes to the gaming additional revenue, which the state has predicted compacts were championed by the state, approved to number in the hundreds of millions per year. by bipartisan majorities in the Legislature and There is really no logical argument against signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, but because these propositions; opponents argue that the res- of a strong push — primarily by racetrack owners ervations will transform into huge Las Vegas-esque and a few other tribes — a petition drive landed powerhouses and that expansion projects will irre- the propositions on the ballot, forcing California versibly harm the environment, but in reality the voters to decide their fate. expansions will conform to strict standards in line The initiatives are virtually identical, with the with established state law. only difference being the Riverside and San Diego The expansions will not adversely affect the County tribes in question: the Pechanga Band of state’s 104 other indigenous tribes, another claim Luiseño Mission Indians, the Morongo Band of thrown around by opponents; under the agree- Mission Indians, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay ments, the four tribes would share tens of millions Nation, and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla of dollars with other tribes that currently have little or no gaming. Critics also preach that tribes will have the ulti- The Short Guide to 94-97 mate say regarding how much money will be given to California, but in actuality the State Gaming What They Do: Agency will audit each payment, and disputes will They allow four tribes to operate thousands be settled accordingly. Although those audits will more slot machines. not be available to the public — every rose has its thorn — there is no arguing against the fact that Why You Should Support Them: the state will receive more revenue. They will ultimately bring more money to It is true that the measures will not solve the cash-strapped California. ILLUSTRATIONS BY LARS INGELMAN/GUARDIAN See PROPS. 94-97, page 6 6 OPINION THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 In Deep Debt, Term-Limit Shakeup Stretches Bad Timing for Experience a California Sacramento’s Bad Streaks Community Nonissue for Needs Casino ▶ PROP. 93, from page 4 Perhaps this seeming con- Colleges Seeking is clear that Californians support the tradiction would explain why This Politico law they fought for on multiple occa- the Republican Party that Cash Windfall sions, but perhaps the state’s elected Schwarzenegger purportedly repre- Funding ▶ OBAMA, from page 4 officials know better than the unedu- sents does not even back the item. Oval Office, where her familiarity ▶ PROPS. 94-97, from page 4 cated masses. If Proposition 93’s motives were as ▶ PROP. 92, from page 4 with political structures, the players state’s fiscal crises, but it would be While Gov. Arnold honest and well-meaning as its pro- ing away $70 million of community involved and the compacts they strike foolish to think that the state would Schwarzenegger claims that vot- ponents argue, voters would not be college fee revenue, Proposition 92 would grease the wheels to actually not benefit enormously from them ers have previously gone “too far” left scratching their heads and sec- would create a deadly funding sink- force change. But the biggest problem — both via revenue and the creation when restricting term limits, he has ond-guessing who will really reap hole, placing an unmanageable bur- is that Clinton’s route toward change is of thousands of additional jobs. Vote surprisingly expressed support for the benefits of its passage. den on the CSU and UC systems. The exactly the kind that has been walked yes on Propositions 94, 95, 96 and Proposition 93 — a measure that In this case, if Proposition 93 idealistic initiative provides neither a before, and runs counter to principles 97. And who knows, maybe you’ll would, on the surface, impose even looks like a duck, walks like a duck counter to the monetary loss it implies of change without harm. This America be the lucky jackpot winner on one more stringent regulations than and quacks like a duck — it’s prob- nor a method for how the additional wants a new mentality, where the end of the new machines. those already in place. ably a horse. $300 million will be spent. does not justify the means. Obama embodies that idealism, which makes a statement as strong as it is desirable for modern-day America: A DROP FROM THE INKWELL By Priscilla Lazaro Proposal an You don’t have to get dirty to play the Extra Chunk political game. of Legislation, War Veteran Money Liberal Where ▶ PROP. 91, from page 4 ing lawmakers that raided transporta- It Counts tion funds to help balance the state’s sickly budget — before Proposition 1A ▶ MCCAIN, from page 4 was passed. Now, those transportation includes former Massachusetts Gov. groups have turned on the measure Mitt Romney and former Arkansas they started, realizing that 1A’s pro- Gov. Mike Huckabee. While McCain vision requiring quick payback with continually stands by his core beliefs, interest meets their needs. Romney has left voters confused Without its founders’ backing, about his positions, the most nota- Proposition 91 has no official sup- ble example being his support for port, save Southern California Transit abortion as governor but a sudden Advocates, a small transportation body. turnaround on the issue now that With the very organizers of Proposition he is trying to capture the White 91 now speaking out against it, approv- House. And Huckabee’s religious jar- ing the measure would make budget gon is often so alarming (bringing the moves even more rigid. If the state Constitution in line with “God’s law”) were to haphazardly borrow from the that he has no broad appeal. transportation fund, a mere three-year With this election’s outcome so wait with added interest will rightfully crucial to our country’s future, voters reinforce the state’s languishing transit should recognize McCain’s conviction funds. and support him on Election Day.

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hether it’s due to growing environmental principles main philosophies, Freegan Kitchen also includes an educational or increasingly empty wallets, some UCSD students video on how to Dumpster dive. According to Manriquez, looking are flocking to trash as the answer to their consump- through Dumpsters is the most exhilarating part of freeganism. W tion woes. “It’s fun and kind of a rush when you first get started and don’t Freeganism, a term coined in the 1990s, is a way of living in know what to expect — like a scavenger hunt,” Manriquez said. which individuals reject the consumerist economy by practicing “You name it, chances are it’s lying in a Dumpster somewhere.” o unconventional strategies such as Dumpster diving for food. Now Although many UCSD students are interested in freeganism, with increased concern for the Earth’s climate, freeganism has Lowenthal said both issues of time commitment and local security T become more popular among students like Eleanor Roosevelt can impede students looking to try out the lifestyle. College junior Justin Lowenthal, a Sixth College resident advi- “It’s a lot easier to go to the store, you know?” Lowenthal said. sor who organized an educational event on freeganism for “Especially here in La Jolla, there are not as many resources to get students during Fall Quarter 2007. food because the grocery stores are a little stricter on their waste he “Personally, it’s a value of mine to be more conservative,” regulation. Because [of] the upscale nature of this place and [the Lowenthal said. “That’s what I want to introduce to other people fact that] it’s not that liberal here, it’s just harder to pull off.” so they can understand the impact they have being a con- Manriquez, who is hoping to finish a Web-based widget appli- sumer in our society.” cation by Earth Day that Dumpster divers can use to work around In a similar effort to educate others, closed-off Dumpsters, agrees that this is a growing concern among UCSD alumnus Marko Manriquez cre- freegans. ated www.freegankitchen.com, a Web “This has become a problem as freeganism becomes a victim of t site where he hosts a gourmet cooking its own success in terms of more and more Dumpsters becoming show using only ingredients taken fenced off and locked up,” Manriquez said. from Dumpsters. According to Matt Clark, the Villa La Jolla Drive Ralphs service ree an “The United States is a culture manager, store policy bars individuals from rummaging through of enormous consumer appetites,” the store’s Dumpsters. Clark said that although the store discovers F Manriquez said in an e-mail. “We con- people looking through its Dumpsters two or three times a week, g sume and waste so much but it never all employees are instructed to tell Dumpster divers to leave, and really seems to satisfy our desires. I call mall security if they refuse. wanted to share this revelation with Although Dumpster diving is illegal and, according to many go others. I created [Freegan Kitchen] as supermarket policies, a liability if an individual becomes ill after a way to both satirize our consumer eating discarded products, individuals can only technically sue if media bubble while at the same they can prove malicious intent of poisoning or contaminating the time empower others to alterna- food. However, Marlon Geller, a UCSD alumnus and Freegan since tive forms of sustainability — all 2005 said staying safe is simply a matter of being aware. oi s the while leveraging the tools of “If you don’t take meat or dairy products out of the Dumpster t e S the system to critique itself.” this will increase your chances of not getting sick by a long shot,” l In addition to offering cooking h p tips and insight into the movement’s See FREEGANISM, page 11 uncommon folk ARTICLES BY Alyssa Bereznak Focus Editor He’s Not Buying It A profile of Milton Saeir, campus professor and local dumpster-diver

n Sunday mornings just derive natural pleasure from around 8 a.m., 66-year- getting something free and I hap- old biology professor pen to be one of those people,” MiltonO Saier fills his old Pontiac Saier said. “I think [freeganism] convertible with cardboard boxes was a part of me before I even did it. and drives to a nearby Albertsons Like, I could walk down the street Dumpster in Encinitas. Wearing when I was a kid and I would find only a red bathing suit, he jumps something. Maybe it was a penny, in and sorts through discarded maybe it was a nickel, maybe it was produce and products, filling his just a rock that appealed to me, and boxes with bananas, smoked salm- I would take pleasure in that.” on, pancake mix, plastic bottles Although many might see — anything he deems fit to eat Dumpster diving as potentially or recycle. While customers inside hazardous to one’s health, Saier Albertsons are doing their weekly says upper- and middle-class grocery shopping, Saier is doing Americans are often too cautious his. about sterilizing their children’s liv- “It’s one of the most fun things ing conditions. I do,” Saier said. “It’s like Christmas “In a study, they found out that every time you go to the Dumpster; the increased incidents of asthma you find something of interest and in developed countries were due you never know what it will be.” to the conditions of sterility when Saier, who first started they raised their kids,” he said. Dumpster diving 30 years ago as “And the poorer classes in America a way to feed his farm animals, is and elsewhere in the world are not a devoted freegan. As a concerned suffering from increased incidents environmentalist and a natural- of asthma. And when they raised PHOTOS BY WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN born bargain lover, Saier sees his piglets under comparable sterile Top: Every Sunday, professor Milton Saier visits the Encinitas Albertsons lifestyle as a result of his inherent conditions they also came down to gather food. Middle: Saier’s “Freegan Wagon” only leaves his garage qualities. once a week for Dumpster diving trips. Bottom: Saier searches through “There are some people who See SAIER, page 11 local garbage bins for brances and foilage he later plants in his garden. ADAM PELTIER/GUARDIAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN FOCUS 9 Riding Back Home on the Range

used to ride horses. Not very often, beautiful, but a mixed blessing. I had loaded clenched teeth. mind you, but enough to know a thing my camera with film that would give me Buddy, satisfied, slowed to a trot as he or two, and enough to get tired of it. incredibly vivid colors, but the drawback brought me back to the group. I was happy LivingI the semi-rural life all the way up was that it had very low sensitivity to light. too, and not just because I hadn’t been through high school, I learned to link horses In a cruel twist of irony, I had to accept that thrown off. Despite the unexpected burst of with long hot days on the dusty valley floor as the light faded and the sky became more speed, I had handled myself fairly well. After outside Bakersfield, working my family’s dramatic, I would be less and less able to four years I hadn’t forgotten how to ride! cattle. I was glad to leave the hard hours in represent it faithfully. I brought Buddy to a lope to secure a saddle behind when I started college. But, At one point where the highway cross- myself, and then we all worked in a few like a lot of people who grow up and leave es a dry river, we unloaded our horses. I hard gallops over a half hour before turn- home, I began to miss my got acquainted with Buddy, ing around to head back. We stopped for a character’s foundry once I the horse I would be rid- few minutes for group photos for the family was cast from the mold. Through my ing. My sister and her friend album, but besides that my pictures alter- When my sister recently would ride Lorenzo and nated between dark and blurry. offered me a chance to go Lens Joe, respectively. I checked I didn’t mind. It’s rare to truly match expe- horseback riding with her Will Parson Buddy’s saddle, and added riences with a still image anyway. Not that I and a friend, I jumped at [email protected] some length to the stirrups can’t try, since it’s always nice to remember the opportunity. (as I’ve usually done as a tall things through a photo, but a lot of the time “You can take pictures,” my sister assured person borrowing a shorter person’s equip- a memory will do a better job. Nevertheless, me, as if I needed further reason to go. She ment). I was thrilled to hoist myself onto the even with a rank horse like Buddy between knows me well; a chance to take an interest- saddle. I focused my camera on my sister’s my legs, I still got in a few lasting shots. ing picture is enough to get me to go just cowboy hat and framed a photograph toward about anywhere. the west, into the setting sun. I turned Buddy  For this writer’s column page, visit www. On this occasion, though, I almost went around to view the trail, took another photo ucsdguardian.org. without my camera. A horse demands your and we headed east to begin our route along full attention, and I didn’t want to ruin both the sandy riverbed. the ride and my camera by trying to juggle All my former confidence in my camera the two. I decided the best way to dodge a immediately vanished. My eye was steady problem was to leave my bulky digital cam- and calm, but even with our horses at a slow era at home and use my reliable film camera, walk, raising the camera to my eye made the a rangefinder. world convulse. Nothing in the quiet, peace- My camera holds true to classic range- ful riverbed looked sensible through the ach- finder form. The basic style has been around ingly small viewfinder. I couldn’t make the since the 1930s, and helped realize the genius beautiful images I wanted match the feeling vision of journalists and artists like Henri I had inside. In denial, I made one last effort Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and Garry by stopping Buddy in his tracks. I took a pic- Winogrand. Its design is simple: with few ture of the two riders as the distance between moving parts, it feels as solid as a brick in us increased. Buddy did not like this — he is my hand. It’s also small and the shutter is a leader, not a follower. discreet. There is no flash, nothing automatic As I quickly cocked my shutter for a and barely a flicker of electricity. When I first second photo, Buddy suddenly took off at a bought it, I went through dozens of rolls of gallop toward the other two horses. I lost my film just getting used to how it feels looking hat to the wind, and my camera was loose through the viewfinder. So now, it is less of a and beating on my hip on every stride. I piece of equipment and more of an extension found out that it not only feels like a brick of my eye, capturing intimate frames from in my hand, but also against every part of moment to moment with fluid ease. my torso. One foot was out of the stirrup. This is a camera I can trust, and so I I couldn’t hear it, but my pelvis tripped the brought it with me that sunset, when our shutter. This photo came back as a shot of WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN truck and trailer were speeding out of town my chin taken from waistline viewpoint. If Top: The group of riders unloaded their horses and checked their saddles just before the sun dipped below the horizon. Bottom: Facing on an empty highway. The evening light was it wasn’t so blurry you’d be able to see my the trail, Buddy the horse anxiously waits for the ride to commence and allows the grateful photographer one last steady exposure. 10 FOCUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Students Rally for Participation at the Polls By Daniela Kent sive turnout of over 8,000. Covering Staff Writer issues such as veteran affairs and immi- gration, Clinton catered to the region’s From CALPIRG’s voter registration specific interests and addressed the ris- clipboard crew to a one-manned table ing prices of higher education. Reizza with a loud boombox and some “Mike Ty, a Thurgood Marshall College senior Huckabee for President” pamphlets, on- and Students for Hillary Clinton at campus, student-run political groups UCSD member, said the former first are determined to prod students to take lady’s experience makes her an attrac- a stance on today’s pressing issues. tive and trustworthy candidate. With the Feb. 5 primary election “Everyone says this, but [Clinton] approaching, politically active students does have the most experience,” Ty said. like Revelle College freshman Alec “She cares about college students and Weisman, an on-campus representa- immigrants — she really speaks for the tive for the Presidential Campaign for middle class.” Governor Mike Huckabee, are eager to As a way to reach out to unin- influence the university’s young voters. formed on-campus voters and urge “I want to get involved on cam- them to consider Clinton’s take on vari- pus and do whatever I can,” Weisman ous issues, the group hosted a forum said. “I’m here to show people that at Sixth College, where the candidate’s [Huckabee] has a presence [in San daughter, Chelsea Clinton, spoke with Diego]. [Huckabee] is pushing the about 60 students. fact that college is too expensive. In “She reached out to undecided stu- the lower education system he wants dent voters who might not know about more teacher equality and more art Hillary Clinton’s policies,” Ty said. “Our and music in schools to help [students] whole campaign is based on social net- become more well-rounded.” works and just reaching out and talking Out of their strong support for to individuals. Even if it’s something Texas Rep. Ron Paul, Revelle College small, it still makes a difference.” SANH LUONG/GUARDIAN seniors Jenny Cheng and Isaiah Sage Students for Barack Obama has Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee supporters geared up for Super Tuesday by promoting their candidates and distributing informational pamphlets. founded the College Libertarians club. also made its presence and opinion Although Paul later chose to run as a known on campus. In conjunction with on-campus polling places were open are a lot of first-time voters and first- Republicans and that was fine,” Fitzer Republican, his change in status did the Black Student Union, the organiza- on Election Day, creating four-hour time volunteers getting involved,” said said. “It doesn’t matter who you vote not deter Cheng and Sage, who employ tion had originally scheduled a rally lines and preventing approximately 50 John Muir College sophomore Marika for. Vote Republican, vote Democrat a whatever-it-takes approach in their in Price Center featuring hip-hop star percent of hopeful voters from submit- Shiga. “And one reason why is that — just vote.” campaigning. Though still a small club, Nick Cannon to celebrate Black History ting their ballots. Although members Obama really connects with a younger UCSD’s student political organiza- College Libertarians find Facebook and Month and the progressive nature of of Students for Barack Obama hoped generation. He’s not just looking for tions have also found new ways to make tabling on Library Walk two ways of Obama’s campaign on Feb. 1. However, campus administration would change normative change but a more funda- candidates relatable. CALPIRG’s Erin reaching UCSD students. university officials, regardless of assur- this, the number of polling places will mental, better way of doing politics. It’s Steva, a recent UCSD graduate and “What’s the point if we’re just meet- ance from Students for Barack Obama remain the same. With young voters about getting rid of divisive politics and campus organizer, encourages voter ing and talking amongst ourselves?” that additional security was not need- coming out in record numbers, the having a new vision of unity.” registration and is an active participant Cheng said. “The point is to get people ed, felt that Cannon’s presence would group expects lines to be six- to seven- While each on-campus political in the “What’s Your Plan” campaign. involved and get the word out. It’s nice present a liability issue. Administrators hours long this year. group has its own agenda, most orga- The campaign fights to increase presi- to meet new people and get your ideas also told BSU that Cannon could not Undaunted by the lack of support nizations are mainly concerned with dential candidates’ efforts to address the out there.” speak about Obama, since BSU did not from campus officials, Students for informing and involving people. Laura issues that college students find impor- Similarly, supporters of Sen. Hillary officially support the candidate and it Barack Obama has continued to focus Fitzer, a Revelle College senior and tant, such as global warming, making Clinton (D-N.Y.) are campaign- wasn’t part of the original event plan- on progressive change and to address College Democrats vice president of higher education more affordable and ing aggressively. Students for Hillary ning. young voters who have been absent at internal affairs, stressed the importance health care. Clinton has acknowledged Clinton at UCSD managed to get This is not the first time the admin- the polls in past years. of simply getting UCSD students to the influence of the nationally orga- Clinton to speak at a San Diego State istration has been a roadblock for politi- “What’s really interesting and unique vote, even if it isn’t for her party. University rally, which had an impres- cal action on campus. 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He will them write down 100 ways in which grocery stores. buy retail gifts for others, but relies they could be more environmentally “It does upset me when some on thrift stores and swap meets for friendly,” Saier said. “There are really employee or some manager comes his own clothing and luxury items. so many ways.” out and says, ‘Hey, you’re not sup- Saier never rides elevators, never Because Saier supports population posed to take that,’” Saier said. “I’ll leaves the water on when he’s soap- control for the benefit of the environ- respond and say, ‘Why not? Did you ing in the shower and always turns ment, he also donates half of his want it?’ I don’t see why anyone the lights off. Although these deeds annual salary to Planned Parenthood, should object. If it’s something that the United Nations Family Planning was thrown away and it’s not to be Agency, Population Connection used then why shouldn’t someone and Population Communications come along and take advantage of it Why should I condone Incorporated — a nonprofit group if it’s of use to them?” that produces soap operas in under- However daunting Dumpster- an economy based developed countries that encourage related deterrents are, Saier has found the use of birth control. clever ways to get around possessive on waste when it’s not Although he is extremely active policies, or at least reciprocate some benefiting me? I see now, Saier didn’t become involved in benefit. environment conservation until he “I used to own some stock in no reason.” learned of the ocean’s depletion at a Albertsons and I would tell them lecture six years ago. that I had the right because I owned “ — Milton Saier, “I realized everything [the lectur- the store,” Saier said. “I didn’t have UCSD biology professor er] said, I could confirm, based on my very much but I decided I would buy own personal experiences,” Saier said. a little since I was deriving so much “And it was on the basis of that knowl- benefit from them. I didn’t do well are small, Saier said they add up. edge that I decided that I had to devote with their stock. They throw away “America is a land of waste. We’re myself to environmental issues. And billions of dollars worth of food a all addicted to lifestyles of waste. that’s what I’ve been doing since.” year.” And I’ve made an effort, a conscious As both a freegan, an active teach- In addition to getting his grocer- effort, at least at first, in order to stop er and a concerned scientist, Saier ies from the Dumpster, Saier also wasting everything.” practices what he preaches in hopes uses tree branches and other foliage While Saier lives frugally, he is that others will follow. from his neighbors’ trash cans to also dedicated to educating oth- “Why should I condone an econ- fill his farmland. According to Saier, ers about important environmental omy based on waste when it’s not the majority of plants in his 2.5-acre issues. He has authored two volumes benefiting me?” Saier said. “I see no backyard started as recycled bits and of the book “Our Precarious Earth reason. I think I can do better. I think pieces. and Its Biosphere” and regularly I have personal responsibilities to the “Some trees, especially subtropical contributes to the Environmentalist world. I think also, maybe, by doing trees, will root if you just put them in and Water, Air and Soil Pollution so, I’m going to set an example for the ground,” Saier said. “You break journals. In addition to sponsering someone who’s going to change. And off a branch, stick it in the ground UCSD’s Human and Earth Rights if enough people change then it really and it will grow. I have trees with Organization, Saier teaches a “Human will make a difference.” huge diameters now which I planted Impact on the Environment” class when we first moved here just by and leads a freshman seminar enti- Readers can contact Alyssa Bereznak sticking a branch in the ground.” tled “Earth’s Fragile Biosphere,” in at [email protected]. Conserving Students Force Political Requires Issues to the Forefront ▶ POLITICS, from page 10 at UCSD, College Republicans has Creativity nized “What’s Your Plan” program and encouraged more subtle political dis- has placed a number of her platform cussions at weekly forums held in ▶ FREEGANISM, from page 8 stances around such issues. Center Hall. By offering a less intense Geller said in an e-mail. “But, in For liberal groups, the fight against political atmosphere, Mendoza said the general, you can tell if something is global warming is an important politi- club appeals to conservative young vot- contaminated or not by using your cal topic among college students. ers who might be overwhelmed with senses. I know it seems too obvious, CALPIRG participated in Focus the liberal viewpoints of their peers. but look at it, smell it, sample it.” Nation, held on Jan. 31, which spread Student activists feel it is important While freeganism has caught the the word about environmental issues to to show that young voters, however attention of many environmental- students across the country. apathetic polls have proved them to be Opening February ly concerned students, John Muir Because of students’ concerns with in the past, are an important group to College junior Andre DaMetz, who future financial responsibilities and cater to in the 2008 election. The Sunshine Store is transforming learned about the movement from health-care costs, CALPIRG has also “We’re the most ignored voter group into the new Sunshine Market. Lowenthal’s seminar and recently urged candidates to propose more out there, so we’re basically forcing can- started Dumpster diving, said it is affordable and reliable health-care didates to pay attention to us,” Steva It's new location is on the first level not enough to solve America’s waste plans. said. “[The ‘What’s Your Plan’ cam- of the expanded Price Center complex. issues. “We know that [Governor Arnold] paign] has gotten to the point where “I don’t think it will change the Schwarzenegger isn’t going to pass a [former North Carolina Sen. John] situation of all the waste that goes universal health-care initiative, so in Edwards and Clinton know us and What’s In Store For You on in the United States,” DaMetz the short we are in favor of expanding know our names, so when they see us • Daily soup bar • Fresh baked goods • Fresh produce said. “I think the United States does coverage and capping the costs,” Steva they’ll answer our questions.” waste a lot of food, and I think by said. “For instance, there is a bill right Lyndsay Maier, a Marshall College • Expanded grocery, dairy & frozen food lines being a freegan, it gives a personal now, ABX1-1 — it’s in the Senate and senior and College Democrats vice • International foods • Organic, natural & vegetarian foods gratification that you’re not contrib- coming up [on the ballot] pretty soon, president of external affairs, also men- • Premium coffee & tea including organic & fair trade uting to the massive structural sys- so we’re gathering petitions, and that’s tioned student enthusiasm in the 2004 • Bigger selection of grab 'n go sandwiches and hot entrees tem of waste. But it’s definitely not our way of working toward reforming presidential election, when 10,000 stu- • Expanded line of cold beverages including H20, soda, energy drinks popular and I don’t think people will the health-care system.” dents flocked to Price Center to see become freegans just because the More conservative students are con- John Kerry speak. • Full line of health & beauty products & vitamins including organic concept of jumping into a Dumpster cerned with the Iraq War and domestic “Students as a demographic are • Self service digital film processing • Magazines & daily newspapers to receive food; I think there would economics. progressing,” she said. “More students • We will continue to carry your favorites be health concerns about it.” “Contrary to popular belief, not all are becoming more aware, and more According to Manriquez, people [College Republicans] are white, and students are voting … the fact that make choices about sustainability in a lot of us are immigrants,” said Mark many students showed up [in 2004] on all facets of daily living. Mendoza, Revelle College senior and UCSD’s campus … shows that students “I think sustainability or ‘being President of the College Republicans. are willing to pay attention and even green’ or whatever label you wish to “Speaking from personal experience, I more so when a candidate pays atten- call it is something that pervades all have seen how illegal immigration can tion to them.” aspects of life — we are each faced hurt the economy. My family is in the Shiga said voting in the Feb. 5 pri- with the sustainable or not-suitable medical field and I’ve seen the over- mary is a must for students. choice in pretty much every aspect crowding in hospitals. When it comes “People get caught up in their own of our lives,” Manriquez said in to the Iraq War, a lot of us have family lives but there’s something about now an e-mail. “There are many ways members in the military or are in the that is urgent for us,” Shiga said. “We as of integrating sustainability into military already. As for the domestic students can really motivate our peers to our lifestyle. People just have to policy, we’re all about to go out in the get involved, and not only get involved, get creative and have fun with it work world and start making money, but be an informed voter. There’s an — freeganism is just one way of and we want to have a say in where our issue that’s important to everyone, doing that.” tax money is going.” whether they know it or not.” As opposed to the aggressive cam- Readers can contact Alyssa Bereznak paigning of liberal groups such as Readers can contact Daniela Kent at at [email protected]. CALPIRG and College Democrats [email protected]. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN CAMPUS CALENDAR 12 Powered by the Chancellor's Office and the UCSD Guardian

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GAVEL program - If you’re a grad student interested UCSD Baseball vs. Cal State San Marcos, 2pm at Softball vs. Chico State, 1pm and 3pm at Triton in the legal profession or a law-related career, then RIMAC. Field. join us for this workshop. Find out what resources UCSD Celebrates UCSD has to help grad students explore a legal Baseball vs. Grand Canyon, 2pm at Triton Field. career and hear from a UCSD graduate program THURS FEB 7 alumnus, who is practicing law in San Diego! 5pm Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Humboldt State, at PC SB/LA. BLACK HISTORY MONTH 5:30 and 7:30pm at RIMAC. Black History Month CAREER Black History Month Luncheon - A Salute to UCSD Club Ice Hockey vs. UC Davis, 11pm at UTC Woman of Color. 11:30am to 1pm at Revelle College Ice Arena. During February 2008 with a series of UCDC Info Session - Live and work in the nation’s Plaza Café. capital while earning UC credit! All majors are invited to hear about requirements, deadlines, and ARTS programs and activities focusing on the application process. 11am-12pm in Student SAT FEB 9 Services Center Room 554. ArtPower! Presents: Rubberbandance Group - An the achievements of African über-physical hybrid of precision and invention, ARTS RECREATION RBDG mixes up explosive hip-hop, contemporary, and classical dance with energy that pops and Symphonie Fantastique and more! - Music Director Americans. Activities include Roma Nights presents Colin Armstrong, 8-9pm at sizzles. Tickets available at the UCSD Box Office, Steven Schick conducts the La Jolla Symphony Price Center, free. (858) 534-TIXS. Students $17, Faculty/Staff $31, GA Orchestra in one of the most revolutionary discussions, poetry, speakers, and soul $36. 8pm at Mandeville Center. and exciting pieces of music ever written - the SPECIAL EVENT ‘’Symphonie Fantastique’’ by Hector Berlioz. Also CAREER on the program are Ingram Marshall’s haunting food. Faculty, staff and students are A.S. Election Movie - Come see a movie promoting ‘’Kingdom Come’’ for electronic tape and orchestra, the February 5 elections. 6-8pm at PC Theatre, free. Company Information Session: Stockamp & and Serge Prokofiev’s lyric ‘’First Violin Concerto,’’ encouraged to participate in this Associates - Come and learn more information performed by 2007 Young Artists Competition about our company and what job opportunities Winner Pasha Tseitlin. Composer Ingram Marshall are available. 5-6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room, will be in attendance. Also participate in a free, important observance. TUE FEB 5 Student Services Building. pre-concert lecture one hour before the concert. Students: $15, Faculty/Staff: $20, Senior citizens: $22, CULTURE To learn more about the month long activities, visit: RECREATION GA: 26. 3-5pm at Mandeville Center. Chinese New Year Celebration - Come and cele- EXCEL Leadership Conference 2008 - Excel brate Chinese New Year with us and learn about Still The Price Center Film Series presents Bee Movie http://blackhistorymonth.ucsd.edu/. Leadership Conference brings together hundreds Thoughts Association’s winter events. Also enjoy - A bee that recently graduated from college is disil- of college and high school student leaders from our delicious Chinese style hot pots. There will be lusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, he discovers humans campuses so that they may engage in a leadership games, performance, gifts and more. 5-10pm at the accepted. Beneficiary for this performance is discuss a different Asian/Pacific Islander related actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to experience they will never forget. Student lead- International Center, free. Women’s Resource Center in Oceanside. 8-11pm topic each week. 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Walk in to RIMAC Wellness Room Greek Week Karaoke Show - Campus fraternities Grad Student Community Potluck - Come share APSA’s 13th Annual Talent Show Auditions - No any Mon or Wed 7-9pm. and sororities will be hosting a Karaoke Show in “herstories” of the women in our lives and in the SPORTS world that have inspired us to work for social appointment necessary, just show up and show us conjunction with Greek Week events and activities. Peer Education programs are provided by Student justice. Connect with other graduate students and your talents! 9am-5pm at Center Hall 105. 8-11pm at PC Ballrooms A&B. Baseball vs. Grand Canyon, 12pm at Triton Field. Health Advocates on nutrition, HIV, fitness, stress, enjoy a community meal too. Appetizers and bever- sexual health & other topics at your res hall or ages provided; please bring a dish to share. Space is The Price Ce nter Film Series presents Bee Movie The Price Center Film Series presents Rendition SPECIAL EVENT student org meetings! 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The two teams traded points “We certainly didn’t play our best Pepperdine scored eight of the next 10 throughout the first game, with the volleyball this weekend,” Ring said. to take a 20-16 advantage. The Tritons last of 10 ties coming at 20. UCSD ral- “Heading into the weekend, we hadn’t closed the gap to one at 29-28 but were lied behind senior outside hitter Russ played up to the same level that we had unable to complete the comeback. The Hardy, who gave the Tritons a two point in the earlier season. But our defense Tritons held a 21-18 lead in game two cushion after an ace. But the Trojans has continued to improve and we are but were stymied after the Waves took responded with a five-point run and reading opposing hitters better. Our six of the next seven points to take a eventually closed out the game. Game side out game has been better and now 24-22 lead. Pepperdine’s offense proved two was uninspiring for the Tritons, as it’s just a matter of playing with a lead.” too much, closing out the second game they fell behind early and were unable Now standing at 3-7 overall, and with four kills. Things never looked to stop the Trojan offense. 1-7 in the Mountain Pacific Sports promising in the third game as UCSD Hoping to prevent the sweep, UCSD Federation, UCSD is looking to reignite fell behind early and wasn’t able to claw opened game three scoring nine of the its once promising season. its way back into the match. first 10. The Trojans battled back, tying “It’s pretty ridiculous,” sophomore The height advantage at the net the game at 15 and later opening a outside hitter Jason Spangler said. “The proved to be a larger difference than two-point lead at 20-18. Not wanting fire is just not out on the court. We got either Ring or the players had expect- to go down without a fight, the Tritons together right after the [USC match] ed. Pepperdine recorded 15 blocks dug deep, scoring five of the next seven and said that on Monday we all need to to UCSD’s five. While UCSD tallied to retake the lead at 23-20. But once state our motivations and find a way to more kills than the Waves, the Tritons again, the late game lead disappeared achieve a victory. We’re trying to find recorded double the number of hitting during USC’s seven point run to close who really wants to win.” errors. Spangler noted that UCSD is not the game. Pepperdine began the disastrous intimidating enough at the net, allow- Ring pointed to a number of prob- weekend Feb. 1 with a 30-28, 30-26, ing opposing teams to swing away. lems that may have caused distractions, 30-23 victory over UCSD. Ring knew “[Pepperdine and USC] have but he didn’t make excuses. Pepperdine’s talent before the game more discipline with blocks and “Sure, we were in a different time but was pleased with his team’s perfor- are more intimidating,” he said. zone, a few guys have colds, all have mance during the first two games. “Blocking is just not what we work midterms and we’re putting 20 hours a “I thought we played really well on during practice and it shows week in as an athlete,” he said. “No one [during] the first two games,” Ring said. during the games. Night after night said being a student athlete is easy but “We sided out really well but we just we’re not a threat at the net.” every other team in the league is deal- don’t have the same heat at the service UCSD hoped to rebound against ing with the same things we are. You line and blocking is definitely a nega- USC on Feb. 2 but were again swept in can’t make that an excuse.” tive factor for us. We knew it was going their home building. The Trojans clob- SANH LUONG/GUARDIAN to be a challenge, but it was our youth bered the Tritons 30-26, 30-22, 30-26. Readers can contact Matt Croskey at According to UCSD men’s volleyball head coach Kevin Ring, it is USC’s discipline with blocks and intimidation and inexperience that really showed.” UCSD never looked energized as USC [email protected]. at the net that puts the Tritons at such a disadvantage, like what they faced in a three-game sweep on Feb. 2. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN SPORTS 15 No. 15 UCSD Stuggles in Season’s First Series UCSD Has Chance to Break Tie Against No. 17 Humboldt

▶ M. BASKETBALL, from page 16 Phillips. Determined to end their two- the whole Spirit Weekend fiasco.” game conference losing streak, UCSD The Warriors opened the second stepped up on both ends of the court. half scoring with a three-pointer that As the defense held Chico State score- cut the lead to four, but UCSD built less for seven-and-a-half minutes, some distance after five straight points Patterson put in three lay-ups, Hatch from junior forward Darryl Lawlor. added another two field goals and Junior guard Andrew Hatch converted Lawlor connected on a three. Following a three-point play at the 13:10 mark that 13-0 run, the Tritons would not that extended the Triton lead to double- trail the rest of the game. Tied at 40 digits and the UCSD defense prevented with just over six minutes remaining, Cal State Stanislaus from getting closer UCSD put the game out of reach. After than eight points the rest of the way. putting up only 21 points in the first Two three-pointers brought Stanislaus half, the Tritons scored 22 in the final within nine at 54-63 with 3:57 remain- six minutes of the game, converting ing, but a 9-0 Triton run ended any 15-of-19 from the free-throw line, and comeback hopes inside Warrior Arena. securing the 13-point victory. Patterson and sophomore guard “We just knocked down free- Jordan Lawley led UCSD with 15 throws,” Hatch said. “We didn’t want PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN Junior outfielder Evan Domanic, who is hitting .778 in three games against the Wolves, follows through on a two-run homer that led UCSD to a 4-3 win on Feb. 1. points each, while junior guard Kelvin to lose the lead. They tried to pressure Kim added 13 points and senior guard us, so as soon as we got the ball up the ▶ BASEBALL, from page 16 the original rally, Western Oregon triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by Clint Allard chipped in 11. UCSD held floor we were looking to score. We were alive. Albitz then stole second, which kept tacking on runs, adding two Imeson. But that was the only run Cal State Stanislaus to only 34.6 percent getting to the basket, they were fouling became mute when junior second- more in the fifth inning and one the team could muster and freshman field-goal shooting in the second half, a lot, trying to block shots, and we were baseman Garrett Imeson homered to more in the eighth. The Tritons kept starting pitcher Guido Knudson, with the Tritons’ 38-15 rebounding pump-faking. We just took our time.” left-centerfield. within reach with a two-run seventh who was pitching flawlessly through edge making up for their 19 turnovers Patterson led UCSD in scoring “That just tells you how impor- inning, but found themselves down four innings, ran into trouble in in the game. with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Kim tant every single run is because you 10-7 in the bottom of the ninth the fifth when he allowed back-to- The Tritons started slowly against scored 13 points, while Hatch added 10. never know when that run will mat- inning. back singles with two outs. Despite Chico State, scoring only eight points in Allard scored eight points and recorded ter,” Rodiek said. “So having that Albitz led off the do-or-die the threat, Knudson looked like the first 12 minutes of the game. After team-highs of six rebounds and six two-run bomb kept our team in it inning with a single and advanced he was going to escape the inning shooting only 1-of-7 from three-point assists. After shooting only 29.2 per- and ended up being the difference.” to third on a Cantele double to right unscathed, but a catcher’s interfer- range to start the game, UCSD would cent from the field in the first half, the While the opening game was field. He then scored the first of ence call kept the inning alive and convert 3-of-6 long-range opportuni- Tritons converted 11-of-17 from the encouraging for the Tritons, they three runs that started a Triton rally allowed the Wolves to score three ties to end the half. Kim connected on field in the second half. The Wildcats, came back on Feb. 2 and faced a rude that tied the game and forced extra unearned runs and take the 3-1 lead his final two trey attempts of the half, on the other hand, made 7-of-24 field awakening from the Wolves, first innings. Unfortunately, the Tritons they would never surrender. including one with under a minute to goals in the second half and had 16 falling 11-10 in extra innings after used all their energy tying the game “Our whole team knows there play that cut the Chico State lead to six turnovers to only 10 for the Tritons. rallying to tie the game in the ninth and quickly found themselves trail- is a lot of room for improvement,” heading into the break. “Losing those two games at home and then taking a 3-1 loss in the sec- ing again after the Wolves hit a one- Rodiek said about the Tritons’ chanc- “We were rushing a lot of shots woke us up a little bit,” Hatch said. “We ond game of the doubleheader. out double and scored on a two-out es in the postponed game. “We must [in the first half],” Hatch said. “We were 7-0 at home and then we dropped In the first game, the Tritons single. The Tritons then went down be focused and we have to pounce just calmed down. [Chico State guard two heartbreakers in overtime. We real- found themselves facing a 2-1 deficit 1-2-3 in the bottom of the tenth on them from the first inning and Darroll] Phillips got off to a really good ly matured in those two games.” after the first three innings of play. to take their first loss of the young never look back.” start, and so we just locked him up. We UCSD returns home next weekend Both offenses exploded in the fourth season. UCSD will look to salvage a split let [guard Justin] Argenal just drive, to take on No. 17 Humboldt State on innings, as the Wolves put up a five- After the disappointment of fall- in the series in the postponed fourth and just let him try to score and not let Feb. 8. The two squads are currently spot in the top of the inning and the ing in extra frames, the Tritons had game on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. him dish off to the bigs.” tied for second in the CCAA. Tritons answered with four runs of to prepare for a second game, which The Tritons found themselves in their own in the bottom half. they lost 3-1. UCSD came out swing- Readers can contact Rael Enteen at a nine-point hole early in the second Readers can contact Joe Tevelowitz at While UCSD was able to answer ing, as Albitz led off the game with a [email protected]. half after six straight points from the [email protected]. HOT CORNER 16 Henry Patterson Men’s Basketball CONTACT THE EDITOR The junior forward averaged a team- Rael Enteen high 17 points per game in the Tritons’ [email protected] SPORTS weekend sweep of Chico State and Cal State Stanislaus on Feb. 1 and 2. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Tritons Eye Conference Lead Baseball Sputters By Joe Tevelowitz Senior Staff Writer After Promising Start MEN’S BASKETBALL — After a week- By Rael Enteen innings. Rodiek earned the save by end road sweep, UCSD has moved Sports Editor recording the last four outs of the back to second place in the California game, though he left the Wolves an Collegiate Athletic Association and BASEBALL — After a 1-2 start in opening, allowing two hits and one stands only one game behind the top three games versus Western Oregon, run in his Feb. 2 • 1-2 overall (0-0 CCAA) conference spot. The Tritons rebound- the UCSD baseball team had the outing. ed from a slow first half to defeat Chico finale of its four-game season-open- “ B e f o r e UCSD 10 State 62-49 on Feb. 1, and needed less ing series postponed after rain pelted the season my than five minutes to take the lead for Triton Baseball Field on Feb. 3, forc- coaches told W. OREGON 11 good against Cal State Stanislaus, pick- ing the Tritons to wait until today to me I would *Game score in extra innings ing up a 75-58 victory on Feb. 2. The try and finish with a split. be in the clos- team now stands at 12-6 overall and 8-4 The Tritons, ranked 15th in er role,” Rodiek said. “Last season I in conference play. Division II and picked by league was middle relief so it was definitely Despite playing only 11 minutes in coaches to finish first in the California a different mindset for me. When the opening half, junior forward Henry Collegiate Athletic Association and they told me, I knew I had to be on Patterson made an early impact, scor- win the postseason conference tour- my game from the get-go. There’s no ing four of the first seven points and 10 nament, did exactly what they wanted room for error so I told myself to be points in the half, while also grabbing to do in the season opener on Feb. 1. aggressive and it was really important four boards. Trailing for less than one Thanks to a dominant performance to be successful my first time out minute of game time, UCSD led in the by sophomore starting pitcher Matt there.” opening half by as much as 11 points. Rossman and two two-run home UCSD only got six hits in the The Tritons found themselves ahead runs, UCSD came away with a 4-3 game, but they capitalized, hitting early due to 5-of-8 three-point field victory. two home runs with one man on goals and a 16-8 rebounding advantage, Rossman, making the first start of base. After trading scoreless innings dominating the boards throughout the his collegiate career, mowed down the to start the contest, UCSD scored first game, with their first half total exceed- Wolves, striking out nine over seven in the bottom of the fourth, when ing the 15 rebounds Cal State Stanislaus innings of one-hit, one-run ball. junior first-baseman Matt Cantele led collected in the entire game. “[Rossman’s] definitely going to off the inning with a single. Cantele “Our defense was there the entire be a big impact pitcher for us this sea- came around to score when junior night,” junior guard Andrew Hatch son,” senior closer Nick Rodiek said. outfielder Evan Domanic cleared the said. “Henry’s been doing a great job “He’s a true competitor out there and right-field fence. of posting up and really clearing out we’re lucky to have him. He goes out In what would become crucial the lanes. They’re doubling on him and there, he throws strikes, he gets ahead insurance runs, UCSD came back in then there’s open shots outside. We’re in the count and that’s really what you the bottom of the fifth and added definitely being more aggressive and need to be successful.” another two runs. A two-out error put attacking the basket. I think that’s defi- Despite Rossman’s near-perfect sophomore shortstop Vance Albitz nitely something we kind of lost during MIKE CHI/GUARDIAN performance, the Wolves kept them- on the basepath and kept the inning Junior guard Kelvin Kim contributed 13 points in the Tritons’ victories over both Chico State on Feb. 1 selves in the game with a single run See M. BASKETBALL, page 15 and Cal State Stanislaus on Feb. 2, which moved UCSD back into the second spot in the conference. each in the seventh, eighth and ninth See BASEBALL, page 15 UCSD FALLS Women Third in CCAA After Weekend Split TWICE IN By Janani Sridharan tunes from the free-throw line, taking Senior Staff Writer their first lead in the half on a free- throw from sophomore guard Annette LACKLUSTER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL — The Ilg that put them on top by a score of Tritons entered last weekend’s games 43-42 with 10 minutes left. with a chance to climb into first place Led by Osier, UCSD continued its SHOWINGS in the California Collegiate Athletic offensive attack, extending its lead and Association standings, but with a split controlling the game. With Osier lead- on the road, UCSD remains tied for ing the offensive scoring and the Tritons third place. The Tritons took a 60-51 hitting their free-throw attempts late in loss to first-place team Chico State the second half, UCSD was able to on Feb. 1 before bouncing back with complete its 67-57 comeback victory. a 67-57 win over Cal State Stanislaus The Tritons outscored the Warriors on Feb. 2. 46-24 in the second half and shot 20- UCSD didn’t bounce back from its of-23 from the charity stripe. Osier loss to Chico State until the second half led all scorers with 28 points and col- of its game against Cal State Stanislaus. lected a game-high 13 rebounds for The Tritons started the game well, as UCSD. Noud and Noonan also added sophomore forward Erin Noonan hit 11 points each for the Tritons. a three-pointer four minutes into the “Osier had 24 points in the second game to give the Tritons an early 9-5 half,” Elliott said. “She came out with a lead. The Warriors answered back with different intensity that carried over to a three-pointer of their own and, after a the rest of the team and set the tone for foul by senior forward Meaghan Noud, the second half.” took the lead on a jump shot. UCSD needed the win against Cal The Warriors led for the rest of the State Stanislaus to preserve its tie for half, controlling the game and forcing third place, after suffering losing to UCSD into a poor shooting half. The SANH LUONG/GUARDIAN Chico State. UCSD’s offense struggled While the Tritons managed to play well at times, Tritons had many opportunities to get mightily in the first half against Chico they were never consistent and it led to two losses. back in the game, but were unable to State, shooting only 22 percent from make their free-throw attempts, shoot- the floor. Despite their struggles on the By Matt Croskey ing a mere 2-10 from the line. offensive end, the Tritons were able to Senior Staff Writer The Warriors’ offense had no trou- stay close in the game, taking a 13-12 ble scoring and took a 33-20 lead after lead on a three-pointer from Noud MEN’S VOLLEYBALL — Both hitting another three-pointer with 1:29 with 9:29 left in the half. Pepperdine and USC brought their left. Then senior center Diahnn Futalan The Tritons only managed to score brooms to San Diego over the weekend, made one out of two free-throws, and 15 points in the half, but they held the ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN FILE the Tritons entered halftime trailing the as both powerhouse teams came away Wildcat offense at bay to enter halftime Despite senior forward Meaghan Noud’s 20-point effort on Feb. 1 against Chico State, the with sweeps over the No. 15 Tritons. Warriors by a score of 33-21. facing only a nine-point deficit. Wildcats proved too much for the Tritons and overwhelmed UCSD with a 60-51 victory. As harsh as it sounds, the Tritons were The Tritons immediately turned the UCSD’s offense showed improve- a shadow of their early-season selves game around in the second half’s open- ment in the second half, scoring 10 Noud led the Tritons with 20 points in third place, when the two teams face both nights. ing minutes. Field goals by Futalan, quick points to cut Chico State’s lead the loss and Osier added 12 points with each other on Feb. 9 at RIMAC Arena. Despite playing well in two games Noonan and junior forward Michelle to two points. The Wildcats answered 12 rebounds. The Tritons will also face Humboldt against the Waves, UCSD never found Osier led the Tritons in their 11-0 run back with their own run, hitting a “We would have obviously liked to State at home on Feb. 8. a rhythm and lacked that spark. to start the second half. With 15:14 left three-pointer with 12 minutes left in get two wins, but coming out with a big “We lost to both of these teams After beating Princeton on Jan. 30, in the game, Futalan’s two free-throws the contest to give Chico State a 40-27 win on the second night was definitely earlier in the season and they were not head coach Kevin Ring admitted that cut the Warriors’ lead to 33-32. lead. The Tritons continued to fight, a good thing.” good memories,” Elliott said. “We need the team hadn’t played to its peak and “We kind of got yelled at at halftime but the Wildcats’ efficient offense was The loss to Chico State and win over to have a good week of practice and had some work to do before the next and that made us come out really hard too much for UCSD to overcome. Cal State Stanislaus gave the Tritons an figure out a way to keep the intensity games. Even after a lackluster perfor- in the second half,” Osier said. “We The Wildcats shot an impressive 8-4 CCAA record and a 16-6 record going. Every single game is important.” mance this weekend, Ring and the were aggressive and driving to the bas- 65 percent from the field in the second overall. UCSD will have a chance to ket. We knew what we had to do.” half, allowing UCSD no chance to keep distance themselves from Sonoma Readers can contact Janani Sridharan at See VOLLEYBALL, page 14 The Tritons then changed their for- up offensively with them in the game. State, with whom they currently share [email protected].