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CRIME A.S. COUNCIL THANKS TO BANKS Price Center Arson Suspects Super Slates Are Banned Plead Not Guilty in Court From Future UCSD students Hoai Vi Holly Nguyen and Maya Land, charged with eight Elections counts of arson and reckless fire setting, will begin trial proceedings in July. In response to recent BY zev hurwitz editor in chief election grievances, PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION FROM FOCUS WORLD wo UCSD students accused of setting twin to a plan to bring a Starbucks branch to campus Council prohibited cross- fires in Price Center last year pleaded not to replace Espresso Roma in Price Center. The council endorsements. guilty to all charges at their arraignment on University Centers Advisory Board had been in a TTuesday, April 29. meeting regarding the Starbucks plan at the same BY mekala neelakantan Hoai Vi Holly Nguyen and Maya Land were both time the fires were set. The vote ultimately passed Senior Staff Writer present in the San Diego Superior Court Central 11–4–0 in favor of a Price Center Starbucks branch. Division County Courthouse as they entered their District Attorney Agustin Pena, who has served as Elizabeth Banks stars in Members of A.S. Council voted pleas to eight charges through their attorneys. the prosecution in the case thus far told the Guardian the latest comedy “Walk of against several amendments to the According to Nguyen’s counsel, Eugene Iredale, both that “eco-terrorism” was not being considered as a current Council election bylaws on Shame,” coming to theaters students had been charged with two counts each motive in the case. May 2. We chatted with ev- April 30, maintaining the illegality of for arson of a structure, arson of property, setting a “We’re treating this case like any other arson case,” the formation of election “super slates” eryone’s favorite funny girl reckless fire to property and setting reckless fire to Pena said. “We have provided sufficient evidence and cross-council endorsements. about her hilarious role. a structure. against the defendants to proceed to trial.” The concept of super slates — an On Dec. 3 of last year, firefighters evacuated Price Land’s counsel, Jessica McElfresh, said that her alignment of college-specific and weekend, PAGE 6 Center after two separate fires broke out in restrooms client’s prospects in the case are “excellent” but campuswide slates through means of on the first and second floors of the building before declined to comment further on what strategy the financial and other election-related extinguishing the fires and ruling that both had been defense will employ as the case goes to trial. support — faced controversy in the PENNY PINCHING set deliberately. Police later arrested Nguyen, who Because trials usually begin within 60 days of 2013 A.S. Council election. Funding our student orgs was 22 at the time, after surveillance footage showed arraignment, Land and Nguyen had originally “You can’t really tell if [super slates] her and Land entering Price Center shortly before been scheduled to appear in court before criminal win on merit or the ability to reach opinion, Page 4 the fires were ignited. Land, 21, later turned herself court Judge Kathleen Lewis in June. However, both out to more students,” incoming A.S. into authorities. defendants told Lewis that they would waive their Council President Robby Boparai said. “We plan to vigorously contest these charges,” right to a trial within that time frame in order to This led to last year’s unanimous HAWTHORNE'S PLAN Iredale told the UCSD Guardian after the arraignment. find a court appearance that would suit both the decision to prohibit the creation of new v.p. will fight for sports “We have two clients who are young and idealistic, defendants and the prosecution. super slates, an idea introduced by sports, Page 12 and we have hope that justice will prevail.” Both Land and Nguyen are due back in court for Boparai, Alex Noronha, Colin King Initial San Diego Police Department reports a procedural hearing on July 1, and trial for both and Andy Buselt — all members of speculated that the fires had been set in response students’ cases is set to begin July 29. A.S. Council at the time. The coalition — excluding Boparai, FORECAST who recused himself due to conflicts of readers can contact interest because he ran for A.S. Council Zev Hurwitz [email protected] president — added to the bylaws that “under no circumstances shall a campuswide slate provide election support for a college-specific slate” and SPRING QUARTER POLITICAL DEBATE that “all slates must make a goodwill THURSDAY FRIDAY effort as to not be complicit in any sort H 94 L 62 H 92 L 63 GRAPHIC BY DOROTHY VAN of alignment between a campuswide UCSD COLLEGE DEMOCRATS COLLEGE REPUBLICANS AT UCSD and a college council slate,” all of which council members attempted to remove via the amendments proposed at last night’s meeting. SATURDAY SUNDAY According to outgoing Social H 86 L 55 H 75 L 57 Sciences Senator and Elections Committee member Colin King, these amendments came after a series of grievances associated with super slates that were filed by the Tritons Forward VERBATIM slate during this past council election. The grievances involved A.S. Comparing PHOTO BY TAYLOR SANDERSON/GUARDIAN PHOTO BY ALWIN SZETO /GUARDIAN Council slates Tritons Forward and CodeBabes Let’s Act! as well as Muir College to Code. TOPIC #1 – Should voters be required to bring photo identification to polls? Council slate GLAD. Boparai and “org or Khan DANIEL FIROOZI EMILY GOLDENBERG Tritons Forward, filed two grievances Academy... against Let’s Act! and GLAD due to is like com- Voter ID laws place an undue burden on minorities and Voter IDs are a simple and efficient way to combat vot- actions seen as complicit with super paring cats students, which is a form of voter suppression rather than ing fraud and increase confidence in the electoral process. slate and slate alignment behavior. and dogs. They’re entirely true democracy. The government should work towards ex- Governments should take steps to provide free Voter IDs Although the amendments were different and one is obviously panding voting accessibility. to all citizens. meant to prevent similar grievances far superior to the other.” from happening again, Boparai TOPIC #2 – What is the role of unions in the economy? thought the issue should have been - Lauren Koa solved by amending the language in TECHNICALLY SPEAKING ZANE RICE AUSTIN PETERS college council elections bylaws. OPINION, PAGE 4 Conversely, Vice President Public and private sector unions protect workers from the Individuals have the right to join private and public sector Finances and Resources Sean O’Neal government and reinforces the power of collective bar- unions. However, in most cases they benefit the few at the stated that slates’ ability to support one gaining to promote fair wages and fair pay. cost of the many. another is an exercise of free speech INSIDE and expression as a comment in the TOPIC #3 – What should be the focus of improving the American economy? A.S. Live Blog. However, a guest on the blog commented that super slates Briefs...... 2 MAXIMILIAN COTTERILL MARCO VASQUEZ give power to “hyper-visible people” Letter to the Editor...... 5 The economy should focus on closing the income inequal- The economy should take steps to free up markets, increase and that taking away super slates Restaurant Review...... 7 ity gap by raising the minimum wage, increasing public opportunities for small businesses, incentivize investment, is “empowering students who are funding to education and investing in infrastructure proj- ensure that entitlements are sustainable by re-prioritizing typically disenfranchised from A.S. as Crossword...... 11 ects. the federal budget. an institution.” Sports...... 12 readers can contact For full coverage of the debate see page 3 Mekala neelakantan [email protected] 2 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG NEWS

A COUPLE OF DERPS By Elyse Yang

Zev Hurwitz Editor in Chief Rachel Huang Lauren Koa Managing Editors Gabriella Fleischman News Editor Yan Gao Associate News Editor Kelvin Noronha Opinion Editor Morgan Jong Associate Opinion Editor Brandon Yu Sports Editor John Story Daniel Sung Associate Sports Editors Sydney Reck Features Editor Soumya Kurnool Associate Features Editor Vincent Pham Lifestyle Editor JENNY AND THE JETS By Jenny Park Jacqueline Kim A&E Editor Taylor Sanderson Photo Editor Alwin Szeto Associate Photo Editor Dorothy Van Design Editor Zoë McCracken Associate Design Editor Elyse Yang Art Editor Annie Liu Associate Art Editor Andrew Huang Copy Editor Susan Shamoon Associate Copy Editor Madeline Mann Training & Development Dorothy Van Social Media Coordinator Aleksandra Konstantinovic Multimedia Editor

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As I walked into the A.S. Council The resolution passed unani- BY yan gao that no one could possibly break our business reforms, incentivizing meeting, Director of Student Conduct mously 24-0-0. associate news editor elections because we have protected investments, entitlement reforms and Ben White was hosting a special The meeting then moved to the ourselves against such violations of prioritizing the federal budget. College presentation regarding the Student bylaw changes that Social Sciences UCSD College Democrats and our liberties.” Democrats supported raising the Conduct Code and how cases will be Senator Colin King presented to cre- College Republicans at UCSD held Upon moving on to the next minimum wage, Obamacare, education handled at Sun God Festival this year. ate “super slates” for College Councils their Spring Quarter 2014 debate on section, College Democrats and reforms, immigration reforms and There will be a no-guest policy for and A.S. elections, and whether or not April 29 in the Dolores Huerta Room College Republicans disputed over the investment in infrastructure. the Village and I-House and a no-host members who run for separate coun- at the Old Student Center, tackling topic of the role in which unions play “Businesses need customers, and policy for all residential colleges. Also, cils should have the ability to support topics such as voter identification laws, in the U.S. economy. customers need businesses,” College if a student is dis- each other during the role of public and private sector College Republicans claimed that Republicans at UCSD Vice Chair missed for highly new business elections. unions and each organization’s visions unions hurt the opportunities of the of External Affairs Marco Vasquez egregious acts like Engineering meryl press for a sustainable economic future. average American, while College said. “The scope of legislating small selling drugs on [email protected] Senator Jerry Narez The event was cosponsored by Democrats argued that unions expand businesses is to insure that everyone campus, sexual commented on his the UCSD Guardian and Student the middle class. can have the same opportunity to assault and so former experiences Organized Voter Access Committee, Chair of College Republicans offer products and the best price, forth, they may be excluded from Sun with super slates. with Guardian editor-in-chief Zev at UCSD Austin Peters, who and be able to use their services by God Festival the following year. For “I ran in a super slate and I didn’t Hurwitz moderating the three part acknowledged that his parents and re-evaluating regulations.” egregious seniors, their degree may like it,” Narez said. “I’m really in favor debate. Eighteen minutes were spent grandparents are members of unions, UCSD College Democrats Director be delayed or suspended for a quarter. of making sure that colleges run for on each of the first two topics. For each UCSD also has the ability to exercise colleges and A.S. runs for A.S.” claimed that unions only benefit a few of Communications Maximilian topic, College Democrats and College off-campus jurisdiction if any high King compared disallowing slates at the cost of many. Cotterill critiqued income inequality Republicans both prepared a two- level, egregious acts do occur beyond from endorsing each other to an A.S. “We believe that unions in the and advocated to adjust the minimum its borders. Council dictatorship. minute introduction, three-minute 21st-century economy have done wage according to inflation rates. Members of the Coalition for “We do not dictate the college rebuttal, two-minute rebuttal and one- more to diminish opportunity than to “Many of our policies are aimed Critical Asian-American Studies councils for what they do,” King said. minute concluding statement. During withstand them,” Peters said. “Unions, at restoring the American Dream,” presented an open letter resolution “I think that it’s really irresponsible on the last section of the debate, each on the basis of their existence, are Cotterill said. “Social mobility has to A.S. Council in order to hold the our part if we make an overarching party created 10-minute powerpoint exclusionary. That’s how they raise the stagnated and is no longer what it has Council accountable for the multiple rule and dictate free speech.” presentations on their visions of wages above the average workers.” been in the past.” promises the Council made to their Eleanor Roosevelt Senator Kris America’s economic future. UCSD College Democrats Director Both parties were very satisfied communities. Klein believed that passing this UCSD College Democrats Director of Campus Political Affairs Zane Rice with the crowd turnout at the debate, CCAAS Member Irving Ling amendment limits students’ ability to of Membership Daniel Firoozi argued asserted that all people have the right although Vasquez thought the debate explained his reasoning for speaking express their opinions. that voter identification laws suppress to join unions. focused too much on national to the Council. “Elections are about ideas, and votes from disadvantaged groups in “We should support laws that platforms than on policies. “One of the reasons we’re here when you’re wearing material from order for Republicans to win elections. increase worker rights,” Rice said. “We “I thought it was interesting that the is because I don’t want something another slate, it’s about expressing “You got to look at the statistics,” believe everyone ought to be able to Democrats spent all the time attacking to happen on this campus that will support for those ideas that you have Firoozi said. “Ninety-eight percent of join the union and ought to be a part party ideals,” Vasquez said. “I think the [negatively] impact students that will in common,” Klein said. “Limiting the voter fraud is committed by mail. Voter of the system.” purpose of the debate is to focus on force us to take action,” Ling said. “We ability for those individuals is not an photo ID doesn’t fix that. During his rebuttal, Rice defended policies and solutions.” want accountability from this Council accurate depiction of what’s going on.” In her rebuttal, College Republican the strong correlation between Firoozi credited the large amount and from the next Council. The amendment was tabled indefi- Emily Goldenberg argued that photo cohesive teacher-union protection of spectators at the event to aggressive Ethnic Studies major Nicholas W. nitely with a vote of 14-7-1. identification acts in the interest of and education success in Finland. advertising on campus through flyers requested that A.S. Council review the This year’s A.S. Council had its the people to prevent voter fraud and Later, Peters reiterated his stance on and social media. statistics and pass the resolution. last meeting as councilmembers, is supplementary to the current state the individual’s right to decline union “I think we promoted really hard,” “Why is it that our stories con- and next week, there’ll be a whole voter identification laws. membership and proposed that states Firoozi said. “We definitely think the tinue to be silenced?” he said. “How new crowd of faces to remember. “We are in favor of modernizing adopt right-to-work laws that employ [free] food helps too.” does it feel to know that I have to Despite the fact I just started writ- our election system,” Goldenberg said. fair hiring. learn about the white majority his- ing this column last month, I’ll “It is only fair to assume that the noble College Republicans also advocated readers can contact tory, but no one has to learn about be one of the “most experienced” [email protected] institution of election will be viable, economic sustainability for small- yan gao my history?” people in the room!

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CONTACT THE EDITOR KELVIN NORONHA OPINION [email protected] CodeBabes Won’t Teach Breaking You How to the Bank Program technically speaking lauren koa [email protected]

ince people are generally excited about “teach people to code” campaigns, it’s pretty funny to Ssee people riled up about CodeBabes, the website that uses busty women wearing cat T-shirts to lure newbie programmers to learn coding basics. It all really sounds like a joke because CodeBabes believes that it has successfully developed a revolutionary program that will motivate students to learn how to code. After “teach- ing” viewers basic HTML and CSS and quizzing them on what they’ve learned, CodeBabes’ idea of a proper reward is a slow strip from their female instructor. The incoming A.S. Council will need to This is only one of the many aspects of CodeBabes that makes re-examine its budget to cut spending and the site overtly sexist, but for sev- eral reasons, I just don’t care. I’m not generate sustainable funding for student offended, mainly because CodeBabes is just not worth the Internet rage it organizations. has been getting. The “babes” spend most of their time removing superflu- ILLUSTRATION BY LYNN HAO ous accessories and articles of cloth- ing, like their glasses and suspenders. And even if you pass each one of their quizzes, you won’t see anything more n one of the final acts of its term, A.S. Council voted last campus and we see only negative ramifications for a reduced from the instructor than what you can month to bypass its own bylaws and dig into the already- presence here. The new Council will need to determine, though, see at Victoria’s Secret or the beach. strained Mandated Reserves to help fund student organiza- the procedure for organizations applying for their funding. We The biggest controversy is really Itions. Because a total sum of $60,000 (or roughly 17 percent of the think that the most responsible solution is a strict cap on the just over the incentive system the total reserve fund) had to be called up to replenish the account that amount of money that an organization can request per year. website prides itself on and the ridicu- pays for activities and events, we can no longer argue, as we did in The most glaringly obvious solution to the funding issue is to lous statements CodeBabes has made, October 2013, that cuts in other A.S. departments would enable ask the beneficiaries of student organizations (i.e. students them- such as “girls are hot, but coding is sufficient spending on organizations. selves) to pay a little more per quarter from student fees. A very hotter.” And while I in no way support Trimming the edges will no longer work in trying to ensure modest fee increase levied on students could generate new funds how the organization glorifies treating that student groups can be fulfilled while A.S. Council remains for activities, as well as add to the mandated funds for financial the female body as a reward, people in the black. With only one day remaining of the 2013-14 aid. We think that this might be the smartest way to ensure the who have flamed the organization Council term though, we don’t have any expectation that student future of organizations without taking a huge toll on students. seem to be expecting CodeBabes to be organization-funding reform will make any headway before the The Center for Student Involvement estimates that nearly 600 something more than what it is. weekend. However, the next A.S. Council needs to critically reas- student organizations currently exist on campus. Assuming that The standards people have held sess the protocol for allocating funds, the amounts to which each each organization averages 10 members and that each member the website to are unnecessary organization is entitled and possibly how many organizations are belongs only to one organization, a whopping 25 percent of cam- because no one is really trying to allowed to exist. pus is involved in student organizations. The number of student learn how to code through watch- We’re certainly not interested in seeing fewer or less promi- beneficiaries of social group-activity planning and spending ing CodeBabes’ videos. Comparing nent student organizations on campus. Religious, social, cultural, (think “free pizza”) is likely even higher. With such a high num- CodeBabes to Code.org or Khan Greek and political groups are the lifeblood of social activity on ber of active students, modest fee increases would greatly improve Academy — legitimate organizations supported by big names like the Gates Foundation and private investors — is See RESERVES, page 5 like comparing cats and dogs. They’re entirely different and one is obviously superior to the other. Ironically, CodeBabes is getting precisely the attention and publicity S.B.850 Increases Access to Higher Education it wanted; it’s made headlines and it’s getting the web traffic CodeBabes alifornia Senate Bill 850, job market for degree holders. While Despite student and profes- EDITORIAL BOARD probably aimed for. It just seems introduced by state Sen. this has obvious benefits for high- sor skepticism over the quality of laughable that people think this web- Marty Block (D-San Diego), school students matriculating into education and the credibility of the Zev Hurwitz site alone will make the Silicon Valley Cwould allow up to 20 community- college, the plan is even more ben- degree, the four-year baccalaureate EDITOR IN CHIEF more sexist or more male dominant college districts to offer a new, special eficial for people that are currently program is not a replacement for the because I really don’t see how it could. type of baccalaureate degree in a new unemployed, as the program could traditional college degree, but rather Rachel Huang Those are a different set of problems pilot program. This new initiative offer them higher education oppor- a reform of community-college MANAGING EDITOR caused by the lack of women in the would give students the opportunity tunities so that they can re-enter the education. The bill will amend the field and a lack of respect for the to earn four-year degrees at local job market. Ultimately, the goal of California Education Master Plan, Lauren Koa women who are present. junior colleges and thus increase the bill is to create one million bach- which limited community colleges MANAGING EDITOR If you hate everything that the accessibility of higher educa- elor’s-degree jobs by 2025, which is to 14th grade-level education, and CodeBabes stands for, just leave it tion. With rising market demand crucial in maintaining California’s will lead to new course curricula Kelvin Noronha alone, because it’s already doomed for skilled workers, SB850 will help economic competitiveness. designed by select community- OPINION EDITOR to fail. CodeBabes has a pathetic supplement traditional, four-year col- In addition, it allows students to college districts. YouTube following and an unimpres- leges and offer a cost-efficient way to achieve a four-year degree without the SB850’s education reform in Morgan Jong sive number of views on its videos. attain a degree. burdensome fees of a traditional, four- community colleges will ultimately ASSOCIATE OPINION EDITOR People serious about programming If passed, the bill would place year institution and lead low-income foster a more educated and quali- won’t learn everything they need from accredited students and adults in workers to high-earning fields. This fied workforce. By allowing bac- Gabriella Fleischman a series of three-minute videos and high-demand career fields and would open up several, new career calaureate programs in junior NEWS EDITOR four-question quizzes, and people improve California’s employment options for community-college gradu- colleges, students and adults alike who are serious about getting their outlook. Based on the California ates — Time Magazine reports that can attain higher educations and Yan Gao internet thrill will be unimpressed and Employment Development statis- software developers, operations man- four-year degrees at lower costs. ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR bored after a few videos. tics, California currently has an 8.4 agers and registered nurses all require It will not only create more jobs CodeBabes is far from becoming percent unemployment rate with a minimum education background of in the next decade, but also place Aleksandra Konstantinovic a viral phenomenon, but the easiest approximately 3 million people out a four-year bachelor’s degree. The bill talented and qualified workers MULTIMEDIA EDITOR way to let a ridiculous Internet post of work. Under SB850, commu- also specifically mandates that bac- into demanding fields. If passed, die is to let it run its course. After The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at the nity colleges can create a four-year calaureate programs’ tuition should SB850 will change the blueprint of University of California at San Diego. Contents © all, the internet community, fortu- 2014. Views expressed herein represent the majority nately, let go of the LOLcats trend in degree program that is not offered not exceed the cost of attendance of community-college education and vote of the editorial board and are not necessarily those by any accredited four-year college full-time students at a California State open up more opportunities to dis- of the UC Board of Regents, the ASUCSD or the favor of the far superior, much funny nearby and streamline entry into the University campus. advantaged groups. members of the Guardian staff. Doge memes. OPINION THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 5

FUNGLY By Kyle Trujillo LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We, the Coalition for Critical API Community Needs Asian American Studies at UCSD, More Campus Resources demand: • The creation, establishment Dear Editor, and sustained funding of an Asian We, the Coalition for Critical American studies minor program. Asian American Studies at UCSD, • Open new faculty hiring lines want to raise awareness regarding the that will teach and advise students issues of campus climate for Asian pursuing Asian American studies. and Pacific Islander students who • The creation of new classes that are often left out of these discus- span topics such as Asian American sions. Conventionally, API students women’s studies, Asian American have been constructed as the “model sexuality, Asian American health and minorities” — high achieving, self- Southeast-Asian American history sufficient and silent. We are always and contemporary issues. assumed to have access to all resources • Increase hiring of API staff to we need socially, mentally, academi- serve as resources for the API student cally and financially and that we feel population in campus life. safe on this campus. We can no longer • The creation, establishment and hold on to these damaging stereotypes funding of an Asian, Pacific Islander, because we have our struggles, we Middle Eastern and Desi American need support and resources and we Research and Resource Center are not silent! Despite rhetoric that • Increase college access, outreach constructs API students as “overrep- efforts and resources for Asian Pacific resented,” we see the truth: The API Islander students, especially those who community is critically underserved identify as Southeast-Asian American through the lack of representation in and Pacific Islander. administration, faculty, staff, student • The creation, establishment and services and curriculum. funding for an API welcome day dur- A Modest Student Fee Increase Can Generate Needed Revenue Despite comprising nearly half of ing Triton Day, as well as the [creation the undergraduate student popula- of] an API student life book. ▶ RESERVES from page 4 There are of course some organiza- consolidating elections into a single tion (11,878 students, which is 49.5 • Increased funding for and per- tions that come nowhere near the general election, thus streamlining percent of the UCSD undergraduate manent investment in SPACES, which climate for funding student groups. maximum that A.S. Council can the entire process and cutting down population), what are the services has consistently provided growth and Were each of the current 23,805 afford. On the other hand, though, on the associated expenditures. that our communities have on this development of a number of different undergraduates to give an extra $1 there are organizations that are Finally, the climate for student entre- campus? With regards to mental- access and retention programs that to student activity fees per quarter, very familiar with using the fund- preneurship should be relaxed to health resources, Counseling and serve the API communities at UCSD. the revenue would more than cover ing request forms and which take a allow more direct fundraising and Psychological Services at UCSD has • Increased funding for and per- the $60,000 extra needed this year nice portion of A.S. money. Those moneymaking for student organiza- only one full-time Asian American, manent investment in ethnic studies, to cover an unanticipated increase groups should work to make neces- tions with oversight to ensure that non-administrative, clinical staff critical gender studies and literature. in funding requests. Additionally, sary adjustments to their internal- nonprofit status is maintained. member. No program currently exists • Increased funding for and per- a very modest fee increase should funding plans to include more fun- We’re quarters, if not years, away at UCSD for Asian American studies, manent investment in CAPS to hire not enrage students as other fee draising efforts and other avenues from a fee increase of this sort, as and the course offerings have been clinical staff and develop community increases have. for revenue. Council will first need to push its severely limited. What are the educa- programs for API students and stu- Any given organization cannot To additionally help spare the upcoming transportation referendum tional, professional and developmental dents of color. currently treat A.S. Council as a student organizations, Council to fund our bus passes. But as the keys opportunities that our students lose in • Making transparent the disag- private bank account — the funds, should also look toward mak- get handed over to the new Council, never learning about the history and gregated statistics for admission and as we’ve seen, are already limited. ing some internal cuts to other we hope that smart choices will be current issues that face their commu- retention of Asian American and But as student fee revenue is finite, departments, including its Pancake made to ensure that student organiza- nities today in education, health and Pacific Islander students. Council should be more transparent Breakfast or Bear Garden event. tion funding won’t further deplete medicine, politics, business, law and - Coalition for Critical Asian about annual request limitations. Council could also do a better job of A.S. Council’s emergency piggy bank. other fields? American Studies at UCSD

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WALK OF FAME daptation is the name of the game in Hollywood Elizabeth Banks goes from news reporter to these days, and superhe- Aroes are at the focus of this trend. With the continued success of the news headline in an epic “Walk of Shame.” Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Christopher Nolan-produced Batman and Superman flicks, other studios are looking to follow Written by Devon Munos // Staff Writer suit. But as Marvel actors such as Robert Downey Jr. look to move on to other projects, will Marvel eghan Miles, played by Elizabeth Banks in “Walk of Marsden), Meghan is offered a chance at promotion to be a news reboot or continue their universe Shame,” has an unexpected sleepover that leads to a anchor, but every obstacle possible gets in the way, keeping her undisturbed? Will superheroes get nightmare she can’t wake up from. In the film, which from her dream job. Banks has played many memorable characters, the James Bond treatment? Does Mopens May 2, the budding journalist trades in her sweatpants for a such as Effie in “The Hunger Games” films and Avery Jessup on remaking and rebooting franchises short, yellow dress and a girls’ night out, but things quickly get out “30 Rock.” We found out what separated her experience in “Walk of in this way make for good enter- of control. After going home with a man she meets at a bar (James Shame” from these other roles. tainment?

NATHAN: Here’s the main thing about remakes, Nick. Why do we, as an audience, regularly go out to see the same story we’ve already You shot all over Los Angeles for this Do you ever think that men have to read, seen or heard? Take Batman, film. What was your favorite part about What attracted you to for example. If there had never been make a walk of shame, or are men working on this particular touring all over the city? just too shameless? any Batman reboots, any different Q Q film? takes on the character, we’d still be Q stuck with the wacky Adam West Downtown LA is sort of a hipster Of course, they can have a walk haven right now. There’s so many I felt like I knew who Meghan was, and I version of the character. We go to of shame! The great thing about thought I could be funny. It really comes great restaurants — my favorite Meghan Miles and this night [cap- see new takes on the same charac- part about making this movie was down to that. I really wanted to do a role ters. If there had never been any A tured in the movie] is that we are that uses my abilities as a comedienne — the good food. I didn’t eat a lot of it A reboot of the franchise, we wouldn’t calling it a walk of shame, but I actu- A because, I don’t know if you saw that I don’t get to do that very often! Or, if I have gotten Heath Ledger’s Joker. ally don’t think she feels particularly do, it is usually in support of funny lead- dress, but I was definitely on a diet shameful about what happened. It just goes to show that characters the entire time I was making this ing men, and I love my funny men, but need to be able to respond to the This is about a woman at a crisis I relish the opportunity of being able to movie! But I really enjoyed finding point who feels like she’s lost control times and the changing society in out more about the city in which I play this character, present a complicated which they’re portrayed. over her life, and … she’s really lost girl who is figuring out what to do with live and discovering a lot of great new control over this night, so it’s really restaurants, and we shot a lot at night, her life and is really a good girl at heart NICK: Well, Nathan, I ques- about figuring out how to take con- and is misperceived. I think that there so we had a lot of really fun evenings trol back in your own life. I think tion whether movies are the right hitting the bars and really living this are a lot of good messages in the movie, medium for such a reimagining to that we’ve all had those nights when like not judging a book by its cover and character! we just want our own beds. happen. If a storyline is imminently the misperception of women, gener- appealing or endearing to an audi- ally, who do certain things like go home ence, there will already be a group with a man after meeting him at a bar. of people working to preserve that She doesn’t have any shame about these text in some way due to its cultural things. I felt like she is a really free char- importance. It is inevitable that acter, and I wanted to delve into that. some stories will fade away with the times as they lose relevance. That’s why Batman has been with us for so Do you relate to Meghan? Was there long. We identify with his story of ever a moment when you felt that you the everyman using his wits to fight needed to take control back in your back against crime and oppression. Q life? “The Dark Knight” was merely a reflection of decades’ worth of char- Yeah, of course. You have to see a little acter development done throughout bit of yourself in every character you the Golden, Silver and Modern age play and bring some experience to it. I of comics. A spent my early twenties in Philadelphia and New York — big cities — where I NATHAN: Just because there are definitely had a lot of fun nights like bad adaptations and reboots doesn’t you’re supposed to in your 20s, and I mean that we should deprive was telling someone earlier that I get ourselves of the good ones. Take easily carsick, so I hated to get into Shakespeare, for example. There taxis at the end of the night, and I felt have been thousands, if not mil- really lucky that I lived in really walk- lions, of Shakespeare adaptations able cities. And I spent a lot of nights — and most of them were probably — I mean, don’t tell my mother — but bad. But that doesn’t diminish the I spent a lot of time walking home story, and it doesn’t change the fact from places. That sense of finding your that every once in a while an excel- way — that’s what this movie is about. lent, mind-blowing Shakespeare play or film comes along. Remakes and reboots allow for creative free- dom, and they allow — every once in a while — a brand new take on a character we love to completely blow us out of the water. Photo used with permis- sion from Focus World NICK: Well, as good as some reboots might be, too often does the true meaning of the material get reduced Design by to a watered down version of the Zoe McCracken original. Movies are meant to appeal to a general audience, so elements of the original story are cannibalized in favor of dumbed-down action, sex and violence. Step back and try to consider the damage a reboot can do to a franchise, scaring away new fans and turning away old ones. Like Galactus from the Marvel universe, reboots may technically have the ability to revive a universe, but what usually happens is these worlds end up devoured. 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Rey Lucas (“Believe,” “Blue Bloods”) brilliantly portrays a traumatized soldier broken by the Iraq War in the Old Globe’s latest play. Drama Desk nominee Sarah Nina Hayon, far right, plays his cousin Yazmin in a complex story of family ties.

conveys the tension seamlessly. no denying the brilliancy of the vir- with the dysfunction of his life in water by the spoonful Whether it’s quippy bickering with tual chat room settings: Neon lights, his injuries and scarring memories, his ambitious older cousin Yazmin in tandem with futuristic, 8-bit- that he begins to change. Hayon (Sarah Nina Hayon) or enduring esque transition music, reverberate and Torres help to catalyze Lucas’s The 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning play hits the the ghost of an innocent bystander across the room and convey a space performance; Torres faces the dif- (M. Keala Milles Jr.) he killed in the of distant intimacy. Other moments, ficult challenge of providing for Old Globe with themes of trauma and addiction. war, Lucas gives the audience the such as Elliot’s haunting trauma the online and real world but does raw fear and passion needed. escalating overwhelmingly as the so almost seamlessly, providing a Location The Old Globe Elliot’s life soon tangles with that stage dims and the ghost — repeat- dynamic, tender character herself. Run Time April 12 to May 11 of his biological mother, Odessa edly demanding his passport in She maintains order by moderating (Marilyn Torres), early in the play Arabic with a horrifying aggression the online chat room but does so Cast Rey Lucas, Sarah Nina Hayon, Marilyn Torres, M. Keala Milles Jr., when he receives a call revealing — cloaked in scarlet light, magnifies with humor, even though she is a Ruibo Qian, Keith Randolph Smith that his adoptive mother has passed the vengeful nature of the war. remarkably tragic character. away. Odessa herself has another Despite a hefty cast, the script “Water by the Spoonful” is a tall bathtub descending from the working as a cashier at a Subway occupation: She runs an online chat manages to distribute enough order — much more than a table- ceiling is one of the last things while tormented by memories of room — on one of those ancient, growth for at least half the ensemble spoon — that requires demanding Athat comes to mind when con- serving overseas. Tackling psycho- pre-2000 PC computers — for crack (which admittedly isn’t bad), but it capability, but both the cast and sidering a psychologically thrilling logical issues such as trauma and addicts to prevent relapse, though makes it difficult for the viewer to production do an excellent job play about the Internet and post- addiction, the play starts as two her leadership is dubious at best as keep track of connections among all of filling the shoes of the 2012 Iraq war, but Quiara Alegria Hudes separate stories — in real life and Odessa teeters relapse herself. eight characters. Despite that, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by vir- manages to stitch these together to on the Internet — that intersect. With such a detailed story line, play makes the effort to fully flesh tue of their tremendous talent. invent an explosive, award-winning There’s no doubt that Lucas it would seem difficult to stage such out Elliot and Odessa. Elliot, as a play. “Water by the Spoonful” possesses the charisma to pull off a complexity; yet, the production person, is beyond guarded; it isn’t — Christian Gella chronicles the life of Elliot Ortiz such a daunting lead role; Elliot is each actor to accentuate key emo- until he can open up to his sister Staff Writer (Rey Lucas), a former Marine now maimed by the war, and the actor tions for critical moments. There is and biological mother, grappling

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talian cuisine, like many other on tap. Or, if you’d like to feel sophis- ethnic cuisines, tends to get ticated and order wine, Davanti I oversimplified to the public as Enoteca is the right place because just pizza and pasta. Though pizza “Enoteca” literally translates to “wine and pasta are definitely a big part repository.” Don’t worry if you have of Italian cuisine, each region of no idea what is what — there’s an Italy has different specialty dishes in-house sommelier who can suggest that feature the crops and livestock wines for you and let you try before of that specific region. Davanti you buy. If you’d prefer to try a classic Enoteca’s menu stays true to Italian Italian cocktail, order from the “Adult style, embodying the culture and Beverages” menu, which features a flavors of Italian regions such as number of classic aperitivo cocktails Tuscany, Campania and Sicily. such as the Spritz ($11), which is a Recommendation: Go with a pretty reddish-pink drink that has group of friends. aperol, prosecco, soda and orange. If you want to get a taste of dif- One of the advantages of order- ferent regions of Italy, ordering dif- ing with a group is that you can all Located in San Diego’s Little Italy, Davanti Enoteca blends a traditional Italian menu with a modern flare. Menu items ferent dishes and sharing is the way order different dishes and try a bit to go. For the table, start out with the of each. At Davanti, your taste buds range from the familiar flatbreads to lesser known Riccio di Mare e Granchio. Photo by Siddarth Atre /Guardian ricotta and honey comb cheese plat- can take a trip through almost every ter ($8). The savory ricotta cheese region of Italy through these dishes: features the meat of the day, such as comes from northern and central Davanti is unbeatable. Overall, paired with sweet honey served Mascarpone Polenta ($14), Pizza con pork shoulder, veal or lamb. If you Italy, and spicy arugula. For a taste Davanti is a bit expensive for your on top of a thin, crispy and warm Prosciutto e Rucola ($15) and Spada are vegetarian, ask for the ragu on of Sicily, order the Spada Davanti. average college student, but it is a Pugliese-style bread (from the region Davanti ($16). The Mascarpone the side. At Davanti, pizza is made in The Spada, which means “sword- great place to take your parents or of Puglia) is simple but combines Polenta is traditionally a Northern the traditional thin-crust Neapolitan fish” in Italian, is grilled to perfec- friends that are willing to split the fresh flavors that are a phenomenal Italian dish from the region of style, featuring the flavors of the tion, coated with bread crumbs and cost. Davanti’s environment, ser- way to awaken your palate. Lombardy that has a smooth, creamy Campania region. The Pizza con served with chilies from the region vice and culinary style is about as At this point, you might want to and cheesy texture that pairs well Prosciutto e Rucola is savory, smoky of Calabria and brussels sprouts that Italian as it gets; so, if you are look- consider ordering something to wash with the ragu (a meat-based sauce) and spicy; it has no sauce, two dif- will make you reconsider anything ing for authenticity, Davanti is the everything down. There are a num- of the day. Served in a piping hot ferent varieties of regional cheeses — bad you’ve ever said about them. place to go. ber of local San Diego beers such as pot, the waiter will then spread out mozzarella from Campania and fon- For those looking to expand Stone IPA, SD ($6) and imported the polenta on a rustic wooden tina from Val d’Aosta — and topped their knowledge of regional Italian readers can contact [email protected] Italian beers, such as Moretti ($6), board and mix in the ragu, which with thinly cut prosciutto, which cuisine, the dining experience at Shelby Newallis

MOVIE REVIEW John Turturro and Woody Allen — renowned for their directing, screenwriting and acting credits — take the screen as thoughtful florist Fioravante and manipulative bookstore owner Murray, respectively. The unlikely duo plots a sleazy scheme in the film, a 2013 Toronto International Film Festival selection.

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ing Fioravante straight in the eye, What’s worse, though, is to the wealthy women is his acces- Fading Gigolo tells him that he answered yes. Paradis’s acting. In her meetings sibility and his discretion, but he is From this opening, the two begin with Fioravante, there’s no sex, few also medicine for Avigal’s loneliness. a lucrative venture in prostitution words, little facial expression and Companionship that accepts all of John Turturro’s comedy hits some of the while troubling the Hasidic Jewish zero chemistry. Every line she utters a person’s quirks is important. It’s right spots but is ultimately dissatisfying. community at large. As to why this is short and refuses to explain what on this sentiment that the film just particular community, the reason she is thinking. It’s possible that she barely gets by. Director John Turturro probably lies more in Allen’s influ- is supposed to be this way because At one point, Fioravante tells ence than anything. of her community, which the film Murray that his clients are “vulner- Release Date May 2 The chicken bits of the soup portrays as repressive and judg- able people,” but that’s the deepest Starring John Turturo, Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, that is “Fading Gigolo” are those mental. The film attempts to make the film ever goes with this thought. Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber moments of charm. Murray’s inter- some commentary on isolation, or It could have analyzed the strange actions with the large black family Orthodox Judaism or both. It’s hard power dynamic that is companion- atching “Fading Gigolo” and Fioravante’s soon-to-be pimp. that he lives with, headed by Othella to tell. Mostly, it just feels like some- ship for sale and the exploitation on is like eating Campbell’s As the two pack up Murray’s now- (Tonya Pinkins), are touching. He thing offensive is happening. both sides, but it chose instead to W Chicken Noodle Soup. closed shop, the older man tells cares for them, and when one has It seems Avigal serves as a foil dwell on its Jewish satire. If there’s There’s not enough bits of chicken, Fioravante the story of how his lice, he takes them to the Hasidic to Parker and Selima, two sexu- a lesson to be learned here, it’s this: but, for some reason there are enor- wealthy dermatologist, Dr. Parker Jewish widow, Avigal (Vanessa ally adventurous eccentrics. Parker If one story involves parodying an mous chunks of celery everywhere. (Sharon Stone), wants to have a Paradis) who treats it. Incidentally, seems dissatisfied with her cur- entire community and the other Like the store brand soup, this film threesome with her equally wealthy he ends up talking her into receiv- rent partner, while Selima has no analyzes materialism and sex, go just does not have enough of the (and hot) friend Selima (Sofia ing some “therapy” from a friend particular reason to be hiring a with the latter. That would have good stuff. Vergara) and a man. He claims that of his who specializes in her kind prostitute other than perhaps his more bits of chicken. Fioravante (Turturro) is a soft- she asked him if he knew anybody of loneliness. But, as amusing as discretion. All three women seem spoken florist. His close compan- who would take part (you know, Allen’s character is, one cannot help to be looking for someone to sat- ion is Murray (Woody Allen), a just a normal conversation between but be disturbed by his manipula- isfy their need for intimacy but on — Raquel Calderon comedic former bookstore owner a doctor and a patient) and, look- tive tendencies. different levels. Fioravante’s value Staff Writer WEEKEND THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 9 pon turning a corner from the modern extravagance of U a Maserati dealership, there is LA JOLLA INSTITUTE a rare portal to the rural American past — Pannikin Coffee & Tea. BLOOD DONOR ALLERGY Furnished with aged wood and multicultural abstract art, Pannikin RESEARCH STUDY: has an antiquated, homey feel, coupled with the definite cleanliness of modern standards. Olden blues and jazz songs play with rooted Do you enjoy the smell soul throughout this cafe, finalizing of fresh-cut grass? a near-authentic 1930s ambiance. After conversing with a very atten- tive and affable barista, it’s easy to Is a picnic under a newly see that Pannikin’s specialties are coffee, tea and baked goods. WITH blossoming tree enjoyable? Pannikin offers a wide array of coffees, ranging from common ANNIE CHEN We are looking for people that do not suffer from allergies to drinks such as the “White Mocha” CONTRIBUTING donate blood to help us study how seasonal pollens cause to their specialties such as the “Jimi ILLUSTRATION BY AMBER SHROYER Hendrix.” Rich with flavor and in WRITER allergies. The focus of our research is to better understand no way compromising potent roasts how the immune system causes allergies and why for dashes of sweetness, Pannikin non-allergic people don’t get sick. serves a strong blend worthy of any PANNIKIN COFFEE & TEA coffee connoisseur. “White,” “Chai” LOCATION: RECOMMENDED: If eligible, generally in good health, and 18-65 years of age, and “Earl Grey” are just some of 7467 Girard Ave. Quiche, Spinach or Ham you will be asked to provide a blood donation (similar to the many teas also available for La Jolla, CA 92037 what is donated at a blood bank) and compensated $100 for those who seek a lighter drink still $ your time and trouble. packed with flavor. HOURS: Situated conveniently in Mon. to Sun.: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pannikin’s front display case is an assortment of all-natural muf- Contact our study coordinator at (858) 752-6979 or fins and savory quiches, perfect easily resolved. Turning away from half a day in the counter. However, email ([email protected]), and mention the for quick, grab-and-go bites. The sweets, Pannikin also offers delecta- this minor shortcoming pales greatly Sette-Allergy study to find out more information. muffins have an organic, chunky ble quiches in two appetizing flavors: in comparison to the overall filling, feel, unrestrained by the typical spinach and ham. After choosing mouth watering satisfaction that the household metallic molds of the 21st the perfect slice, customers have the appetizer provides. century. With a generous serving option of adding rich, melted ched- Pannikin is definitely a one- of fruit in muffins, flavors such as dar cheese on top. The quiches have of-a-kind wonder. Whether you’re blueberry-banana or cranberry-apple a firm, spongy texture packed with looking for a change of ambiance or LA JOLLA INSTITUTE stand out with distinctly unique a plethora of savory goodness. The just an appetizing, all-natural snack, tastes. Though definitely flavorful only paltry complaint is the bland- Pannikin Coffee & Tea is the eccen- ALLERGY RESEARCH STUDY and texturally satisfying, the muffins ness of the crust. Because the quich- tric, charming cafe for you. have one downside: They’re pretty es, like muffins, are pre-made, the (Volunteers from Japan) dry. Coupled with a thirst-quenching crisp, flaky crusts that they originally readers can contact [email protected] drink, however, this minor issue is possessed are not as apparent after ANNIE CHEN Have you lived in JAPAN? Did you get HAY FEVER? Do you suffer from ALLERGIES?

We are looking for people that have allergies such as stuffy nose, watery eyes, sneezing, or asthma. We are also looking for healthy, non-allergic volunteers. You must have lived in Japan for at least 5 years. The focus of this research study is to learn how seasonal pollens from Japan induce allergies. We hope to better understand how the immune system causes allergies and why non-allergic people don’t get sick.

If eligible, generally in good health, 18-65 years of age, and have lived in Japan for at least 5 years, you will be asked to provide a blood donation (similar to what is provided at a blood bank). You will be compensated $100 for your time and trouble.

Contact our study coordinator at (858) 752-6979 or A local favorite, Pannikin Coffee & Tea serves up a wide range of menu items from breakfast to brunch to early email ([email protected]), and mention the dinners. Pannikin’s spatious patio allows cafe-goers to enjoy the weather or a good book. Megan Lao /Guardian Sette-Allergy study to find out more information.

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MERCHANDISEOFFICIAL SUN GOD 2014 NONO SALEW sgIN STOREf.ucsd.edu & ONLINE SPORTS THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 11 Hawthorne Plans to Liven Sports Events, Push for D-I Athletics Crew to Row in Dad Vail Regatta Before

▶ HAWTHORNE, from page 12 is nonpolitical, and it is something different groups on campus to know Shooting for NCAAs at the End of May people can really rally around.” about athletic events to foster their sorts of events that they can host One of her primary goals is to interest,” Hawthorne said. “With together,” Hawthorne said. “I would liven up sporting events, and she has that, if a [Division I] referendum also like to work with Ken Gross on several ideas on promoting visibility were to come around in the next having another spirit night during for the Triton sports squads. couple years, there would be a [Fall Quarter 2014].” “I want to work with the AVP of heightened love for the athletic While Hawthorne’s position Concerts and Events on having a programs throughout campus.” covers many facets of student life, Bear Garden, potentially on RIMAC Though she no longer sports a Triton her approach is very rooted in her field before sporting events so that uniform herself, she is still passionate athletics background. She believes everyone is really amped up and about the sports community. UCSD’s athletics are the key to a there is a good campus vibe going “I came to UCSD really excited more unified Triton community into the game,” she said. about athletics,” Hawthorne said. and a better overall campus Beyond that, the push for a move “That love never died. [Running environment. to Division I for the UCSD Athletics for A.S.] was more about getting “My whole position is, in a broad Department is still a top priority. involved in the whole campus sense, to improve campus spirit and Hawthorne believes that pushing for community, and athletics is still raise the excitement of the overall increased student awareness of and very dear to my heart.” climate,” Hawthorne said. “I am a enthusiasm in Triton athletics are huge supporter of that coming out of the keys to doing so. readers can contact athletics because it is something that “I want to get A.S. and all the kirsten willmon [email protected]

Baseball to Face CSUSB in Final Series of Regular Season

▶ BASEBALL, from page 12 good days, we got production out of a over Cal Poly Pomona, keeping its lot of areas.” position at third in the league. Sec- PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION BY UCSD ATHLETICS/GUARDIAN La Face most notably turned every at- In the second match, freshman ond-place Sonoma State defeated Cal bat into a highlight. La Face finished centerfielder Jack Larsen hit his first State Stanislaus at home, maintain- ▶ W. CREW, from page 12 place the Novice 8 with a time of game one 4-for-4 with two doubles, collegiate long ball during a five-run ing its advantage over the Tritons. 7:00.03. his second home run of 2014, four fourth inning, bringing the score to “I want us to play the best baseball hardware tomorrow.” However, the “Overall, it was a solid day for the runs batted in and four runs. In 11–0. UCSD tallied five more in the we can play at the end of the year,” Tritons were unable to repeat their team,” Truex said. “Having all boats game two, Rahn also hit a ball out of seventh inning to seal the 16–0 win Newman told the Guardian. “What- impressive finishes on Sunday as competing in [the] Grand Finals the park for the second time in 2014 Cruz (7–2) took the mound for ever that means, however many UCSD team came up short against was a first for us.” while batting in five runs and crossing the tenth time in 2014 in the night- wins, I just want us to become the multiple nationally ranked oppo- The Tritons will now travel across home plate six times on the day. cap, throwing five frames and earn- best team we can be.” nents. the country for the Aberdeen Dad Junior left-hander Trevor Scott (5– ing his fifth consecutive winning UCSD concludes regular season In the Varsity 8 Grand Final, Vail Regatta in Philadelphia, Penn- 2) started on the mound in the first decision. Following two other reliev- play in a four-game series against Cal UCSD crossed the finish line fourth, sylvania, which will take place from game and exited after pitching five -in ers, senior right-hander Scott Ze- State San Bernardino this weekend finishing in 7:13.10, nearly 21 sec- May 9 to 10. The event will mark the nings and allowing only two runs, one man closed the game for the Tritons at Triton Ballpark. Saturday’s Senior onds behind No. 4 Humboldt State. Tritons’ final regular season meet earned, on five hits. by striking out the last two batters Day doubleheader is scheduled for 2 The Varsity 4 was able to make the before they travel to Indianapolis Sophomore infielder Troy Cruz, the swinging after allowing a walk with p.m., starting with a special recogni- podium, placing third with a time for the NCAA Championships at the only Triton to start all 42 games, con- one away. tion of graduating seniors before the of 7:59.95, coming up short behind end of the month. tributed to the offense by going 2-for- With the postseason drawing near, first pitch is thrown. The Tritons will Humboldt State. “We are still looking to find our 3 with three runs scored in game one. California Collegiate Athletic Asso- commence postseason play the week In the second Varsity 8 Grand Fi- top speed,” Truex said. “We need to “This was probably one of the best ciation rivals Chico State and Cali- after, though the schedule has yet to nal, UCSD finished with similar re- buckle down over the next 10 days team-offensive days that we’ve had,” fornia State Polytechnic University be determined. sults to those of the first heat, plac- before heading to the East Coast.” UCSD head coach Eric Newman Pomona battled to remain in first readers can contact ing fourth and finishing in 7:22.52, readers can contact said. “It wasn’t one guy. Although we place, with Chico taking two games over nine seconds slower than the john story [email protected] clay kaufman [email protected] did have some guys have some pretty at home. UCSD gained one game first race. UCSD finished in sixth

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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT AMBER HAWTHORNE Setting for Success A.S. Council’s incoming Vice President of Campus Affairs and former Triton volleyball captain Amber Hawthorne intends to use her new position to push Triton athletics to greater heights. BY KIRSTEN WILLMON STAFF WRITER DESIGN BY DOROTHY VAN

ewly elected A.S. Council Vice President of Campus California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic Award Affairs Amber Hawthorne knows a thing or two about what as well. it takes to be a leader. After entering UCSD as a high-profile As a sophomore and newly minted captain in 2012, she volleyball recruit, Hawthorne spent two years on the Triton started all 31 matches, playing 114 of 115 sets. She was selected women’s volleyball squad before making her move to student All-CCAA Second Team and led the team with 26 service aces. politics. Her time in athletics included one year as the team Hawthorne also recorded 12 double-doubles on the season and Ncaptain, giving her quite the leg up on her political competition tallied the team’s only triple-double of the year with 14 kills, 39 in terms of leadership qualifications. assists and 20 digs at Cal State Monterey Bay. Hawthorne’s sports life started not in volleyball but in softball. Yet with such a successful collegiate volleyball career only It was not until a spontaneous tryout for a volleyball team that halfway finished, the accomplished Triton felt something was Hawthorne found her way into the game. missing. Hawthorne was in search of a more well-rounded “My sister was going to try out for a recreational team,” college experience. Hawthorne told the UCSD Guardian. “When we got to the “By the time I got to college, I was seeing all my friends tryout, she decided she didn’t want to try volleyball just yet. involved in different things,” Hawthorne said. “So I really wanted Since we were there, I figured I might as well try it.” to branch out and get a different taste of the college experience.” Hawthorne went on to play both junior varsity volleyball Since her departure from athletics, she truly has branched out. and softball at Granada Hills High School and lettered for both Hawthorne has utilized her newfound free time to work under sports her sophomore year. By her junior year, however, she quit Student Services as a college ambassador and also joined Greek softball to make volleyball her primary focus. Life as a member of Pi Beta Phi — all on top of making her mark “I had been playing [softball] since I was six, and by the time in student government. I got to my high school years, volleyball was fresher and had Her new position will certainly provide pressures and caught my interest,” Hawthorne said. challenges, but Hawthorne plans to meet them head-on. She Soon enough, she began to attract collegiate volleyball intends to waste no time in her position as she plans for recruiters and, in her sophomore year, received her first letter increased campus spirit and event attendance for UCSD’s from UCSD’s then-head coach Tom Black. athletic programs. “I visited the school three times before my senior year,” “I want to do a lot of personal communication with Tritons Hawthorne said. “I fell in love with the campus, the climate and Athletes Council and with the Greek community [to] see if there are the sort of overall campus vibes.” some In her freshman year as a Triton, she started 14 matches during the 2011 fall season and was one of just three Tritons to play in all 102 sets. By the end of only her first year, Hawthorne recorded seven double-doubles along with balancing her academics — a standout freshman campaign that earned her

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“I came to UCSD really excited about athletics. That love never died.” — Amber Hawthorne

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BASEBALL WOMEN'S CREW UCSD Routs Azusa in Doubleheader Triton Rowers Show Tritons win 11–7 before exploding offensively in 16–0 shutout victory on Saturday. Strength at WIRA Races BY john story associate sports editor All three boats advance to Grand Finals at WIRAs for GUARDIAN In its last nonconference action first time in UCSD history and face tough competition. of the year, the No. 13 UCSD men’s In the Varsity 4 race, the Tri- baseball team easily swept Azusa BY clay kaufman tons once again finished second in Pacific University in a doubleheader staff writer 8:05.30, five seconds behind No. 4 last Saturday. The wins place UCSD The No. 5 nationally ranked Humboldt State and three seconds

at a 29–13 overall record going into PHOTO BY NHAN NGUYEN/ ahead of third place Seattle Pacific its final regular season series against UCSD women’s rowing team com- University. UCSD’s Novice 8 fin- Cal State San Bernardino this com- peted at the Western Intercollegiate ished third with 7:38.70, marking ing weekend. Rowing Association Championships the first time in school history in Triton bats lit up the Cougar this weekend in Sacramento, Cali- which all three boats earned spots in pitching staff in both games, pro- fornia. While none took first place, the Grand Finals. ducing an 11–7 advantage to win all three Triton boats advanced to “It was a great team performance,” game one and handing Azusa Pacific Sunday’s Grand Finals. head coach Colin Truex told the a devastating 16–0 shutout loss in In Saturday’s qualifying rounds, UCSD Athletics Department. “Get- the evening contest. UCSD snagged second place in the ting every boat into the Grand While the Tritons all hit with suc- Varsity 8 heat, posting a time of 7 Finals is something we can all be cess, seniors outfielder/left-hander minutes, 12.70 seconds, a mere third proud of and we’ll be going for some Justin Rahn and centerfielder Nick of a second ahead of UC Davis. Humboldt State came in first, win- See BASEBALL, page 11 ning by 12 seconds. See W. CREW, page 11