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www.ucsdguardian.org Monday, October 29, 2007 The Student Voice Since 1967 Campus-Area Crime on IRESTORM the Rise, Report Says F 2007 Annual Clery report 2006 Clery Report shows decline in assaults and sex offenses, but Crimes* 2005 2006 Burglaries 56 113 reveals increases in Motor Theft 102 152 burglaries and theft. Sex Offense 6 2 Arson 1 5 By Nicole Teixeira Assault 7 7 Staff Writer *Crimes occuring on or around campus SOURCE: UCSD POLICE DEPARTMENT Burglaries on and around cam- pus have almost doubled in the low point of 56 in 2005. These past year, amid rising crime rates agencies also reported that motor in other areas such as motor vehicle vehicle theft increased from 102 in theft, narcotics arrests and alcohol 2005 to 152 in 2006, and that five offenses, according to the annual arson cases occurred in 2006, com- campus crime report. pared to one in 2005. Reported sex The Clery Campus Security offenses decreased from six in 2005 Report is a collection of statistics to two in 2006, while aggravated relating to crime at UCSD and its assault remained steady at seven for surrounding areas. Although last both years. year’s Clery report showed less However, the number of these reported crimes overall, the trend crimes that physically occurred on has reversed in several major areas campus indicates a downward trend this year. in certain areas. Aggravated assaults In 2006, the UCSD Police decreased from seven in 2005 to two Department, San Diego Police in 2006, and reported on-campus Department, campus security sex offenses also decreased from authorities and the UCSD Medical five in 2005 to one in 2006. The Center reported 113 burglaries, almost doubling after reaching a See CLERY, page 14

Combatting the Chaos Staff members planned for the future S.M.A.R.T. Grant Restrictions during mass student exodus. Page 12 May Affect Attainability Students’ Families Flee Raging Fires are specific to the major, he or she The early week held many fears for evacuees. By Sarah de Crescenzo would not be eligible for a National Contributing Writer S.M.A.R.T. Grant payment for the Page 12 semester,” Jones said in the letter. Following criticism by col- Previously, institutions were not Calm Under Crisis lege financial aid officers that it is required to ensure that students were One writer piggybacks doctors at UCSD’s unwieldy and partially ineffective, the taking one class per grading period National Science and Mathematics in their approved major. The new Hillcrest Medical Center burn unit. Access to Retain Talent Grant has restrictions define the way students Page 13 introduced new eligibility restric- must take classes each grading peri- ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN tions that could make the already od, or risk losing their funding if exclusive grant even more difficult they take even one term of all general for students to obtain. education requirements. This could While the grant supports low- present difficulties for students who Search Firm Named in Hunt for New UC President income students enrolled in certain finish all their major classes before math, science or foreign language the end of their senior year, or those intent to resign next year. charting the future of the univer- majors, those same students will now who are unable to enter into heavily Texas-based consulting Based in Dallas, Texas, the firm sity,” Blum said in a press release. lose this aid if they are not consis- impacted major classes. agency will scour the is widely considered to be one of “The regents are confident that tently enrolled in at least one class In February 2006, President the premier search consulting firms Funk and Associates will provide specific to that major this year. George W. Bush allotted $1.64 bil- country to aid search within the field of higher educa- the UC community with the profes- A letter written by Assistant lion to the S.M.A.R.T Grant and the for aspiring UC tion. sional assistance to identify the best Secretary to the Office of Academic Competitiveness Grant for Having conducted recruiting candidates for the position of lead- Postsecondary Education Diane the following two years. Half of this presidential candidates. searches for over 250 universities ing the world’s pre-eminent public Jones earlier this month detailed aid package — available only to third across the country, the company research university.” ways in which students can lose their and fourth-year students — aims to By Reza Farazmand is now faced with the task of find- According to the UC Office funding if they fail to carefully regu- provide incentives for eligible low- Senior Staff Writer ing leadership for the 10-campus of the President, the recruitment late the classes they enroll in each income students to enroll in college system. search will be conducted person- term. Though the document states with specific majors in math, sci- The University of California has The company’s services come ally by company founder Bill Funk. it is simply “additional guidance” in ence or “critical languages” such as hired consulting firm R. William at a fee of $90,000 plus expenses, With years of experience in col- response to repeated administrative Arabic. Funk and Associates to aid in find- and will extend over a period of legiate executive recruitment, Funk queries, the letter was met with con- Those looking to utilize S.M.A.R.T. ing prospective candidates for the 12 months or until the search is has come to be regarded as one of cern by many students and financial Grant aid must meet very specific cri- position of UC president. completed. the top higher education insiders in aid experts. teria: Students must be U.S. citizens The decision, announced on Richard C. Blum, chairman of the nation. “If the student were enrolled attending a baccalaureate degree pro- Oct. 19, marks another milestone the UC Board of Regents, expressed “The presidency of the University only in courses that satisfy the gen- gram full-time, be enrolled as a third in the ongoing search for the new his satisfaction with the selection of of California is one of the most eral education requirements of the or fourth-year student and maintain systemwide leader, which began in the search firm. important positions in all of high- National S.M.A.R.T. Grant-eligible mid-August after current President “The selection of a new presi- program, but not in any courses that See GRANTS, page 14 Robert C. Dynes announced his dent is obviously a crucial step in See DYNES, page 14

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Kean said that the biggest item nurses is such that the most expe- room was reported as looking in Unauthorized charges had been with university over a of contention is the proposed PTO rienced nurses at universities such windows and taking photos. Unable placed on the card. contentious time-off program, which would require as UCSD and UC Irvine earn less to locate. 9:20 p.m.: Welfare check nurses to use their vacation days money than nurses coming straight 10:04 a.m.: Suspicious person program proposal. ▶ A student who recently sought psy- to get time off when they are sick, from college at UC San Francisco — ▶ A 30-year-old Latino male in a chiatric help sent a “goodbye” text By Jesse Alm since sick leave would only take discrepancies that the university’s possibly stolen Nissan was reported message to a friend at the Marshall Contributing Writer effect after 24 hours of illness. current proposal fails to address. as watching people parking their Apartments. Checks OK. “It may sound good, but the “UC can afford to staff [and pay] cars in Lot 202. Checks OK. After six months of negotiating truth is that it is a very anti-patient properly, but they refuse to do so,” 6:52 p.m.: Gas leak Monday, Oct. 22 a proposal to increase wages and program,” she said. “It would force she said. ▶ A large cloud of gas was seen 12:04 p.m.: Suspicious person benefits for University of California nurses to go to work when they are Now that both parties have outside the Visual Arts building. ▶ Two male and two female juveniles nurses, the California Nurses sick.” agreed to the impasse, the California Checks OK. were seen hiding in the bushes and Association and university officials UCSD Medical Center nurse Public Employment Relations 10:17 p.m.: Suspicious person looking “suspicious” near Lot 507. agreed last week to jointly declare Janice Webb said that she does not Board will determine whether a ▶ Two 20-year-old Latino males were Field interview administered. an impasse and request the assis- deadlock indeed exists. If PERB reported as wearing gloves and car- 2:08 p.m.: Suspicious person tance of a state-appointed mediator confirms the impasse, it will submit rying tools by the construction site ▶ A male was seen riding his bicycle to arrange a compromise. the case to the State Mediation and at Lot 703. Checks OK. and trying to climb the outside walls The university’s proposal high- It may sound good, Conciliation Service, which will of the Miramar Apartments, but he lights market-based salary increas- assign a neutral mediator to assist Saturday, Oct. 20 left after failed attempts. Unable to es, equal health-care benefits and a but the truth is that it with negotiations. 1:17 a.m.: Alcohol contact locate. new paid time-off program as the Savickas said that the media- ▶ A party at Cuzco Hall was broken major initiatives it would like to is a very anti-patient tor should begin work in the next up. The resident advisers believed Tuesday, Oct. 23 implement for its nurses. The CNA program.” few weeks, and she is hopeful that subjects at the party exited through 3:30 a.m.: Citizen contact union that represents the nurses the mediator will resolve what she the back of the building. Checks OK. ▶ A male was seen putting out two must approve the changes before the considers to be minimal remaining 1:35 a.m.: Medical aid small fires at the canyon by Sixth university can approve the changes. — Beth Kean, UC Director, disagreements. ▶ An 18-year-old male was found College. Field interview adminis- “They make a proposal, we make “California Nurses Association Kean said she is less optimistic, unconscious and breathing at Argo tered. a proposal, and we attempt to meet recalling that in 2005 and 2006, the Hall. Field interview administered. 5:07 p.m.: Animal call in the middle,” said Nicole Savickas, mediator was unsuccessful in finding 1:42 p.m.: Water leak ▶ A big black dog, tied to a pole by human resources and labor coor- want to even consider implementa- a compromise. She said she believes ▶ Sprinklers on Sun God Lawn were the Social Sciences Building, was dinator for the UC Office of the tion of such a program. that, as in past years, the process will reported as running for over four reported as wheezing and barking. President, who has been at the UC- “Nurses can barely afford to live reach the next step, during which a hours, causing flooding in the area. Gone on arrival. CNA bargaining table during the in San Diego as it is, and they fact-finding panel reviews each side’s 3:39 p.m.: Suspicious person 7:41 p.m.: Reckless driving entire process. really can’t afford [this program],” complaints in more depth. ▶ Two 40-year-old Asian males in ▶ A car was seen driving in “donuts” However, Savickas said that she said. “It actually cuts your sick Webb agreed that the media- tracksuits were reported as drinking in the top floor of Gilman Parking the approval process is sometimes time in half.” tion process is impersonal and alcohol at the playgrounds near the Structure. more complicated than it appears, Kean said that the proposed disjointed, and added that nurses Miramar Apartments. since there are actually three parties program is not the only area in are frustrated with the university’s Thursday, Oct. 25 involved: the university, the union which the university has pursued recurring attempts to pass unpopu- Sunday, Oct. 21 11:51 p.m.: Suspicious person and over 10,000 California nurses initiatives that fail to provide for lar measures. 12:35 p.m.: Medical aid ▶ A 35-year-old white male, possibly who are the university’s employees. its employees’ best interests. She “The UC likes to play hard- ▶ A 20-year-old male was kicked in on drugs, walked into Scholander “There are a number of issues outlined major staffing problems ball,” she said. “But the nurses have the lower leg at RIMAC Field, but Hall “looking for a scientist” but that we have not been able to reach at all university medical facilities, learned over the past few years, remained conscious and breathing. “couldn’t remember the name.” agreement on,” Savickas said. including the cancelation of much- and we’re getting good at playing 4:04 p.m.: Fire Unable to locate. CNA’s UC Director Beth Kean needed shifts as well as mandatory hardball too.” ▶ Possible smoke was reported as described Savickas’ sentiment as an shift rotations, which force nurses originating from the canyon’s bushes — Compiled by Sonia Minden understatement. to switch from day shifts to night Readers can contact Jesse Alm at by the pier at Scripps Institution of Associate News Editor “We are very unhappy with the shifts every month, compromising [email protected].

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THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Admins, Students Cope With Unstable Campus Conditions By Matthew L’Heureux due to the proximity of the fire … densing 10 weeks of material into News Editor [the group] provided a recommenda- nine, a potential source of frustration tion to the chancellor that canceling for those with pre-made lesson plans While the recent outbreak of San classes would be the most prudent or schedules. However, many profes- Diego wildfires did not directly force and healthy decision.” sors have expressed willingness to any students or staff members off cam- After choosing to cancel classes follow Rue’s recommendations in the pus, approximately three-fourths of for the week, the council subsequently interest of their students. resident students opted to leave UCSD debated whether Fall Quarter should “The 10-week quarter has always voluntarily last week, citing concerns be extended to make up for the missed seemed rather arbitrary to me,” litera- of growing evacuation zones and poor teaching days. UC Provost Wyatt ture professor Melvyn Freilicher said. air quality. Those who remained were R. Hume ultimately approved Fox’s “Though instructors obviously design led by an emergency policy council of proposal to reduce days of instruc- a syllabus to fully utilize that time, administrators and safety personnel, tion for the quarter, meaning there cutting out a week just means making tasked with determining how the cam- will be no make-up week, UC Office decisions about condensing and omit- pus would respond to, and ultimately of the President spokesman Ricardo ting some material which I feel is less recover from, the worst fire disaster in Vazquez said. The deadline to drop a crucial. Given the magnitude of the the county’s history. class without receiving a withdrawal recent devastation, losing a week of Headed by Chancellor Marye Anne mark was also extended from Oct. 26 See RESPONSE, page 13 Fox and run by Vice Chancellor of to Nov. 2. Business Affairs Steven W. Relyea, the Though a campuswide e-mail council ultimately decided to cancel all from Vice Chancellor of Student classes from Oct. 22-26 due to concerns Affairs Penny Rue urged professors about students’ safety and well-being. to delay exams and assignments by a The Road Nonessential staff members were also week to accommodate students who encouraged not to report to campus have been impacted by the fires, some during that period. students have expressed uncertain- Back Home: “The group assessed the immedi- ty about what to expect when they ate threat to the campus,” Associate return to classes on Oct. 29. Vice Chancellor of University “I guess [the missed week] will Evacuating Communications Stacie A. Spector said take away from the amount of material in an e-mail. “Due to the extremely that I will pick up in my classes,” John poor air quality, the high number of Muir College senior Daniel Casillas and Returning evacuations causing severe traffic con- said. “I’m kind of in limbo about what By Hadley Mendoza gestion, the personal situation that stu- to have done when I get back.” dents, staff and faculty might be facing The reduction means professors Senior Staff Writer with their own families and homes must maintain patience with affected While some students and staff and the potential threat to the campus students while simultaneously con- members dealt with evacuation con- cerns by leaving UCSD, others spent the week-long break from classes tak- ing refuge on campus. Like many students, Sixth College senior Michael Kelly is a San Diego native. Though Kelly lives away from his family’s Rancho Santa Fe home, he said he was glad when the mandatory evacuations were lifted from his neigh- borhood so that he could return home with his family to check on things. “[My family] didn’t have much warning to pack up,” Kelly said. “They had to leave the cat behind, and it was really kind of a fiasco.” After seeing news reports of the fires, Kelly’s father called his family at home and told them to leave imme- diately. They stayed with friends in La WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN Jolla for three days while the fire swept

MIKE CHI/GUARDIAN through their neighborhood. Kelly was in San Diego for the 2003 Cedar Fires, but said he felt the 2007 fires had a much greater impact. “Everybody knows somebody who had to evacuate,” Kelly said. “I was here for the Cedar Fires but it was nowhere as big as this … it got a lot closer this time, at least to where I was.” Graduate student Lauge Farnaes’ family lives in nearby Jamul, where fires ravaged much of the rural locale. Farnaes said that even though her fam- ily fled with their farm animals to her La Jolla apartment, school officials were very accommodating. “UCSD Police and Housing and Dining Services have been awesome,” Farnaes said. “My folks got evacu- WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN ated with two dogs, two horses and one mule from the fire and we’re now in [the Mesa graduate-student apart- ments] with the animals outside on the grass.” Mira Mesa resident and Revelle College senior Alicia Yeh packed her car on Oct. 22 and headed straight for Qualcomm Stadium with two of her roommates. “We did the voluntary evacuation,” Yeh said. “We started to panic when the smoke was getting really thick … a couple of hours later they did a manda- tory evacuation of our area anyhow.” Yeh spent the night in a tent and stayed at the stadium until the manda- tory evacuation was lifted from Mira Mesa the following afternoon. “People were friendly,” Yeh said of her Qualcomm experience. “There were a lot of volunteers who gave us food, toothpaste, soap, tons of blankets ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN — everything you’d need.” Clockwise from top: Evacuees huddle in sleeping bags at Qualcomm Stadium, grabbing a bit of respite early last week, when San Diego’s fires were at their worst; Volunteers took up a range of duties at Qualcomm, Though UCSD remained a safe dis- even opting to entertain somber evacuees; So much was donated to those in need that volunteers had to sort through bundles of clothing items; Children at Qualcomm were delighted to find toys and stuffed animals among the stacks of donated items; Annette Farnaes, mother of UCSD graduate student Lauge Farnaes, was forced to move her livestock out of her endangered home in Jamul to the Mesa graduate-student apartments. See EVACUATING, page 15 NEWS 13 FIRESTORM 2007

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN Fire-Related Patient Load Lands on UCSD’s Hillcrest Burn Unit

By Sneha Bhamre Senior Staff Writer

After treading up five flights of stairs and stepping through the double doors leading into the burn unit at the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, one’s senses are immediately assaulted with the jar- ring smell of burnt flesh hanging heavily in the air. The tenacity with which the 18-bed unit has tackled the strains of an unprecedented fire emergency has once again made the hospital a hub of media attention, this time for treating victims of the devastating fires this week. Recognized as the only specialized burn unit in the San Diego and Imperial counties, the hospital has treated many of the area’s fire victims. To date, the unit has treated 47 fire-related injuries due to surface or inhalation burns. Currently, PHOTOS BY MIKE CHI/GUARDIAN there are eight patients in critical condi- Left: The burn unit at UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest has treated 47 patients for surface or inhalation burns after tion and 10 in rehabilitation. Nineteen the start of the San Diego wildfires last week. Above: Burn unit nurse Mike Koenig treats a patient. out of the 20 other patients that were pre- viously in critical care have been upgrad- to increase as the weeks progress. She intubated before any internal swelling ed to the hospital’s general ward. said that more people will likely start choked off their airways, some patients’ Laura Everett, an administrative assis- trickling in now that the fires have died bodies have swelled so much internally tant, described last week in the burn unit down and residents are returning to their that removal of intubation tubes is now as “chaotic, but in control.” normal routines like after 2003’s Cedar impossible. Burn Unit Charge Nurse Janine Fires, the disaster that put the burn unit Among those still being cared for are Dubina, like all of the staff, underwent in the national spotlight. two severely burned patients who were a harrowing week dealing with crisis “Most people didn’t come in to seek found running in canyons after being conditions in the unit. Living between care because they were worried about surprised by the rapidly spreading fire. Lakeside and Ramona, she had to evacu- their home and their family,” Dubina Both are wrapped in bandages and gauze ate early in the week, but still came to said. from head to foot, hooked up to breath- work ready and able. The current patients’ burn degrees ing tubes, and unable to rest on their Most patients came in during the first range from 20-90 percent, some of them backs. Brought in on Oct. 23, the pair has two days of the fire, and while new cases being treated for inhalation as well as been identified as “border crossers” after have tapered off for the moment, Dubina surface burns. Although response efforts said she expects the number of patients brought victims in quickly enough to be See HILLCREST, page 15 Loan Options Available for Displaced ▶ RESPONSE, from page 12 remained on campus to perform their usual instruction basically feels like a non-issue.” duties, others were dispatched to more severely Following the cancelation announcement, affected areas — such as Ramona, Julian, Chula about 6,000 students self-evacuated from cam- Vista and Coronado — to assist in evacuations, pus, dropping the population of apartments traffic control and preserving public safety. and residence halls from 8,000 to approxi- A large percentage of those who chose to mately 2,000 by Oct. 25. remain on campus were heavily involved in “When people heard classes were canceled outreach efforts for fire victims, said Center and there was still a possibility of evacuation, for Student Involvement Director Emily Marx. a large number of them left,” said Eleanor A campuswide relief group, consisting of Roosevelt College senior and Resident Adviser members from CSI, UCSD Staff Association, Emily Lipoma. “A lot of our job was to get info UCSD Alumni Association, UCSD Student to our residents and keep them calm.” Foundation, the A.S. Council, the Student While some students may have left due to Affirmative Action Committee and the Student health concerns, others had different motives Affairs Offices, has been coordinating mul- for exiting campus, said Earl Warren College tiple volunteer projects such as donation and sophomore and RA Nastasha blood drives throughout Tan. the past week. “The majority of my resi- “We wanted to do some dents left, but I think a lot of Service, volunteerism, things that are immediate them used the fire hazard responses based on the as an opportunity to visit community and needs of the community, home,” Tan said. and also work on some In a campuswide e-mail cooperation are clearly longer-term ideas,” Marx sent on Oct. 22, Fox referred said. “We’ve been brain- to the air quality at UCSD vibrant at UCSD.” storming a lot of ideas, as “extremely unhealthy.” — Stacie A. Spector, Associate but they’ll be more con- However, Housing and Vice Chancellor of University crete when we see who [at Dining Services Director “ Communications UCSD] is affected.” Mark P. Cunningham said University officials in an e-mail that he did not have enacted several believe this was the primary reason why stu- options to ease the transition for displaced stu- dents chose to evacuate. dents and staff members, including programs “I think the canceling of classes did [it] for for emergency loans and donations of paid the most part, but poor air quality was likely leave. Administrators also established a hotline a contributing factor for some students,” he to assist any UCSD affiliate whose home was said. destroyed in the fire. Lipoma and Tan said they received clear Spector said the outpouring of support is instructions on how to handle a possible evac- a testament to the community atmosphere uation from their respective residence life fostered at UCSD. offices, although many RAs had to dispel “The spirit of service, volunteerism, com- rumors of an imminent evacuation that spread munity and cooperation are clearly vibrant at among residents. UCSD,” she said. “Many people who work for “There were a lot of rumors that went UCSD that service patients and students were around,” Warren College junior and RA dealing with their own personal situations Jonathan Stenstrom said. “We heard a lot of related to the fire, but they showed up for different things, but we just told them what work anyway as dedicated UCSD personnel went on in the emergency meetings.” who not only have a tremendous work ethic, Despite rumors of evacuation, UCSD but their commitment to the constituents of Police Lt. David Rose said the campus has the campus remain steadfast, in light of this responded generally well to the crisis, with a challenge.” majority of calls to the police department com- PHOTOS BY ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN ing from parents seeking to get in contact with Readers can contact Matthew L’Heureux at Top: San Diego County’s Harris Fire burns brightly above the skyline. Above: A group of firemen hold the line, preparing to fight the their children. While some UCPD officers [email protected]. Poomacha Fire at Palomar Mountain, where flareups burned acres of brush toward Harrah’s Rincon Casino. 14 NEWS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Department Hopes to Double Grant Recipients Number of Drug, Alcohol ▶ GRANTS, from page 1 increased the grant’s maximum allot- roughly $8,000 [through the addi- a 3.0 GPA. ment to $4,800 for the 2008-09 aca- tion of S.M.A.R.T. Grant funds] will Referrals Rose Over the Last Year Another restriction involves their demic year. Specific benefits include eliminate loans from the financial CLERY, from page 1 terms of public perception — should previous placement: If a student did up to $4,000 per eligible S.M.A.R.T. aid packages of many low income ▶ the public perceive that areas on cam- not attend an academically “rigorous” Grant student for each year, in addi- students, removing one of the major number of reported burglaries still pus were unsafe, for example, the institution during high school, they tion to the Pell Grant funds students impediments to their enrollment in shows a significant upsurge, moving department would usually hold work- are automatically ineligible. receive. This represents a significant higher education,” Kantrowitz said in from 52 in 2005 to 91 in 2006, but shops or public meetings to increase Though permanent legal residents increase from the AC Grant, intended an e-mail. the increase in on-campus motor awareness of the issue. are eligible for many other financial He also said he sees the S.M.A.R.T. vehicle thefts was not as steep, with “We work with the City of San aid programs, they are excluded from Grant as filling a specific niche in stu- 64 thefts reported in 2005 compared Diego and get statistics from them S.M.A.R.T. Grant eligibility. dent aid. to 73 in 2006 — an increase of only too, so we’re trying to be proactive,” Since the grant is aimed at low- [The S.M.A.R.T. “To the extent that the S.M.A.R.T. nine on campus compared to 50 in he said. “That’s not to say we can pre- income students who may choose to Grant is a hybrid between need-based the UCSD area. Grant] will serve as an vent everything, but if those statistics attend school part-time while work- aid and merit aid, it is filling the gap Campus security authorities, jump out at you, they jumped out at ing, the grant’s restrictions effectively for some needy students,” he said. including the UCPD as well as vari- incentive for students us a long time ago.” disqualify many of those who must “That will serve as an incentive for ous staff and resident advisers, also The report is required under the support themselves or their families students to enter those fields.” gave out more on-campus alcohol- to enter [science, math Jeanne Clery by working full-time, or forces them Major questions posed by critics related disci- D i s c l o s u r e to both work and attend school full- and language] fields.” of the S.M.A.R.T. Grant include how plinary referrals of Campus time. lost aid can be recovered if students — jumping from — Mark Kantrowitz, Founder, Security Policy Bill Frist, former Republican “ no longer qualify for the grant as they 1,193 in 2005 to If those statistics FinAid.org and Campus Senator from Tennessee and initiator move into another year of college, as 1,380 last year. Crime Statistics of the S.M.A.R.T. Grant, said that new well as how the low percentage of Pell Drug refer- jump out at you, they Act, a federal support for math and science educa- for first- and second-year students, Grant students that also qualify for rals reported by law signed in tion would increase America’s ability where $750 and $1,300 are available, the National S.M.A.R.T. Grant can campus secu- jumped out at us a 1990 that applies to compete in the global economy. respectively. be explained. A mere 4 percent of rity authorities long time ago.” to all universities “China and India are generating Mark Kantrowitz, founder of Pell Grant students qualified for this increased slightly participating in scientists and engineers at a furi- financial aid Web site FinAid.org, year’s S.M.A.R.T. Grant. from 96 in 2005 David Rose, Lieutenant, — federal financial ous pace while America lags danger- has lobbied for an increase of the Pell The U.S. Department of Education to 104 in 2006. UCSD Police Department aid programs. ously behind,” Frist told the New York Grant to $7,500. He said he believes looks to double the number of AC UCPD also made 34 arrests for“ The legisla- Times in December 2005. that this program effectively achieves and National S.M.A.R.T. Grant recip- tion is enforced The S.M.A.R.T. and AC grants the goal of an increased Pell Grant ients nationwide by 2011. drug or narcot- by the U.S. Department of Education, are available only to students already for the low-income students who are ics offenses, six arrests for weapons and gross violations of the law could eligible for the Pell Grant, which Bush looking to enter the eligible majors. Readers can contact Sarah de offenses and 30 arrests for alcohol cause a university to lose all federal boosted funds to last month when he “Increasing the Pell Grant to Crescenzo at [email protected]. offenses on campus last year. According to UCPD Lt. David financial aid. Rose, the crime statistics gathered The act mandates that Clery in the report do not directly dictate reports include statistics for crimes the department’s activities, since they reported on and near college cam- Agency Has Recruited More Than 70 Presidents strive to curtail problems as they puses for the last three years, as well occur. as descriptions of police department ▶ DYNES, from page 1 tion services, R. William Funk and In addition, the firm has also “Typically, the Clery is more policies, crime-prevention programs er education,” Funk said. “We are Associates prides itself on dedica- conducted searches for candidates a summary of activity,” Rose said. and investigation procedures for pleased to have been entrusted by tion to its academic clientele and its at the chancellor, provost, vice pres- “The statistics in the Clery report reported sex offenses. It also requires the regents to assist them in iden- wide range of experience. ident and dean levels. are tracked throughout the year, so the police departments to issue “time- tifying and recruiting the very best Having placed more than 70 No deadline has been set for for instance, if we notice an increase ly warnings” about ongoing crimes in possible candidates. We will cast current university presidents, the recruitment process. Dynes will in auto thefts or bike thefts or issues the community and to keep a daily a wide net to help find the most the firm has served such institu- officially step down in June 2008, or surrounding alcohol, we’re usually campus crime log that is open to the exemplary and qualified leaders for tions as Cornell University, Tulane when a replacement is found. aware of it in very short order and public. this role.” University, the University of we’ll take steps to address it.” Founded as a consulting firm Washington and the University of Readers can contact Reza Farazmand Rose added that the Clery report Readers can contact Nicole Teixeira focused solely on higher educa- Wisconsin-Madison, among others. at [email protected]. mainly influences the department in at [email protected]. NEWS 15 FIRESTORM 2007

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN Community Support Lessens Campus a Comfortable Home for Evacuated TA ▶ EVACUATING, from page 12 the fires came as a much-welcomed “[Staying in my office was] very Staff Members’ Heavy Workload tance out of harm’s way throughout the break from classwork. comfortable actually,” Chang said. duration of the fires, many students “I’ve been able to get back on track “There are couches in the lobby, drink- ▶ HILLCREST, from page 13 “For everyone that complains living on campus took the week off with homework and stuff,” he said. “I’ve ing water from a dispenser, great sushi being found by the Border Patrol. about UCSD running disaster drills, from classes as an opportunity to leave just been relaxing, talking to people; it’s for me and jumbo hot dogs for my Dubina said their story is as chill- this is the reason we knew what to school. Approximately 75 percent of a kind of bonding experience even kids from Cafe Ventanas and plenty of ing as the injuries they sustained. do,” she said. student residents left campus, some though at the same time it’s bad.” computers for my spouse and I to keep “You can tell they had their hands The staff prides itself on a strong to go home, others to take week-long Much like Nikou, Making of the track of news.” covering their faces,” she said. “There sense of camaraderie, a bond that vacations, traveling to places like San Modern World lecturer Edmond Although his office was comfort- were people running behind them, staff members said helped strength- Francisco and Las Vegas. Chang spent time on campus last able, Chang was pleasantly surprised but when they looked back, they en their team’s efficiency when Sixth College freshman Kaveh week, when his family had to evacuate at the generosity and maturity from were gone.” patients began to piling up at the Nikou lives on campus in a residence their Rancho Penasquitos home. Eleanor Roosevelt College students he The intensity of their injuries and burn unit. hall but decided to stay, saying he “Safety was the first concern said he experienced. their status made it difficult to iden- Many nurses and doctors wasn’t too concerned about his safety — [UCSD] was close enough to the “After some of my MMW4 students tify the patients until three days after ignored orders to evacuate their on campus. ocean, in case the fire pushed west found out about our situation, we they came to the burn unit. homes, instead coming in to work “[UCSD’s response to the fires] incessantly,” Chang said in an e-mail. received many offers for us to use their Dubina said that one of the major 12-hour shifts and occasionally was pretty good,” he said. “Although “Second, my kids had been in my apartments,” he said. “Crisis reveals health concerns from the fires is overtime, just to make sure the Monday night we weren’t sure what office many times before, so I thought many things about people. I was reas- smoke inhalation. Having burned unit wasn’t left short-handed. On was going on and people weren’t telling it would be easier on them and on my sured and inspired by what I witnessed through many commercial and resi- Oct. 21, the unit was graced with us much. [Tritonlink] was a big help.” mother than heading to Qualcomm.” in my students this week.” dential developments, smoke is rife extra nurses, according to regis- In addition to the Web site, he Chang, his spouse, three children with plastics, paint and other chemi- tered nurse Jami Lewellen. got most of his information from his and mother spent two nights in his on- Readers can contact Hadley Mendoza at cal pollutants that can cause lung “Night shift nurses stepped out- roommates. For Nikou and his friends, campus office. [email protected]. damage. Smaller particles in the air side and smelled smoke on the air, farther away from the fires can be they just knew to come in,” she more hazardous than the smoke and said. ash closer to the fires themselves. Even students from UCSD who San Diego Fires 2007 In order to protect patients and normally volunteer at the hospi- staff from the outside air, high- tal came to help, retrieving any Video Coverage Online efficiency particulate air filters are extra equipment or blood that was stationed near the unit’s doors, and needed, even though campus had Visit our Fire Blog at www.ucsdguardian.org indoor air quality is checked daily to shut down for the week. People ensure a sterile environment. from around the county brought in Lasting impressions from the lunches and dinners for the burn Volunteer Efforts Time at the Q Cedar Fires pushed the county to unit’s staff members, creating an Highlights of campus aid drives Evacuees at Qualcomm Stadium make sure that the same mistakes environment where nurses and would not be repeated. doctors rarely, if ever, need to leave For instance, the implementa- the floor. Before and After The UCSD Experience tion of a reverse-911 program saved Everett said she attributes the Views of Poway’s Witch Creek Fire Students leave campus in droves many more lives last week, allow- unit’s success in the past week to its ing people to evacuate properly and very close-knit core staff. be informed ahead of time of the “We’re more like an extended Raw Footage A Growing Disaster disaster. The hospital also now has a family,” she said. better-developed relationship with Up close with the Poomacha Fire Sights of Poway before the fires hit Cal Fire, allowing for stronger lines Readers can contact Sneha Bhamre at of communication, Dubina said. [email protected].

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o be honest, I was happy when I woke up on Oct. 22 to find out that school was canceled. Wildfires, schmildfires — I just wanted some extra hours of Tsnooze time. Then, when I heard classes were canceled on Oct. 23, I was ecstatic; two most-likely difficult midterms were post- poned, giving me extra time to study. I spent the day lounging with my friends and watching the television’s fire coverage, joking about the brown ashes hovering in the distance, the source of the “unhealthy air” that forced UCSD to shut down. I wasn’t really grasping the concept that people’s homes — and lives — were burning to the ground while remained safe at home and took the day off, and that’s all that mat- tered, right? When I was asked to head to the Mira Mesa High School evacuation center to interview evacuees for the Guardian, I didn’t hesitate. It would be cake, I thought. I would do my interviews, type them out and then head to the bars for a night of drinking. I didn’t expect to pull up to a parking lot overflowing with vehicles. After finding a spot, I headed past a large canopy housing volunteers who sorted through donated bottled water, blankets and food. I kept walking, and was immediately struck by the dozens of people I saw camping out in tents in the quad. Hundreds more lined the gym. The first person I talked to — Joy Stone, 37, of Rancho Bernardo, one of the hardest-hit areas — looked exhausted and bleary-eyed. See EVACUEE, page 6

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By Natasha Naraghi By Vincent Andrews By Matthew L’Heureux Opinion Editor Contributing Writer Senior Staff Writer

s the four of us climbed into my boyfriend’s Honda o we have the computer backed up?” hile a large number of fellow San Diegans were pack- Accord I felt a rush of adventure — we were going to drive That was the question from my nearly 50-year-old ing their lives into their cars and preparing for the into the fire’s den to get back to our evacuated house. Or mother, a poster child for living young-at-heart. A petite drive to Qualcomm Stadium, I was busy discovering Atry to, at least. Dwoman, she has always prided herself on a high threshold for aW whole new definition of awkward. Knocked out by a nasty flu, I But it’s easier said than done. My father, sitting in the passen- danger. Never in my life, however, have I seen her so distraught spent a day and a half sandwiched on the couch between my still- ger seat, was wearing an FBI hat he bought during our last trip to as the day my house barely escaped utter demolition. technically-married-but-not-for-long parents, who, along with Universal Studios. He lives off of Highway 67 and less than a mile I come from a fairly irrelevant Orange County town where my two teenage brothers and two dogs, were evacuated from our from Poway Road; The area had been cut off from access for days wildfires are far from uncommon and they always seemed to Carmel Valley home Tuesday evening. with roads leading to our house heavily barricaded and policed. work themselves out in the end. At the first sign of a firestorm’s Though my two-bedroom apartment near UCSD was safely As we approached the roadblock my hands grew clammy subsidence, families would resume innocent rounds of Frisbee, out of any fire zones, it was not particularly equipped to hold — there was no way we would pull this off. My dad got out with catch and other storybook activities. seven stressed-out, sleep-deprived people with a long history of his knock-off FBI hat on, and walked right up to the officer as if This past week, there was no ebullience to speak of. An gripes and grudges. In between apologizing to my roommate he owned the place. They exchanged some words, after which the uncontained fire spawned torched houses, scarlet skies and heli- and trying to keep two nervous golden retrievers from alerting officer said, “I’m sorry boss, but I can’t even let you in, not with copters buzzing overhead. In other words, my once pristine and our landlady to the “no pets” rule violation, I had little time to

See ADVENTURE, page 6 See HYSTERIA, page 5 See FAMILY, page 6

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of the UCSD Guardian, the University of California or Associated Students. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN OPINION 5 Disaster Elicits Fire Response Unveils Lessons Learned for Federal Officials Unjustified a showing of their commitment to recovery time, they have delayed Despite record numbers improving disaster-response proce- class deadlines, billing dates and of evacuees, state and due. Winter Quarter enrollment; reduced Campus Panic The president, especially, instruction days, established coun- federal officials managed had learned Katrina’s lesson well. seling services and donation pro- ▶ HYSTERIA, from page 5 the fire disaster with a Whereas congressional leaders com- grams; offered $3,000 loans to fac- cheery neighborhood had been trans- plained of slow federal response for ulty and staff who are victims of the muted into a bona fide war zone. newfound ease. the 2005 hurricane, the president fire and encouraged professors to Never a hero, I decided to return to promptly declared a state of emer- modify or reduce syllabi to manage school, hoping for a change of scenery. By Natasha Naraghi gency in Southern California on the lost days. I was aware of the fires that had taken Opinion Editor Oct. 23. The action allowed Federal However, the most impressive hold of San Diego, but knew UCSD Emergency Management Agency response by far has come from San was in no tangible danger. So no one Although the recent fires charred Diegans themselves — friends and could possibly blow things out of pro- close to 350,000 acres and destroyed families that opened their homes to portion. Needless to say, I was dead well over a thousand homes, San evacuees, that stood in line for hours wrong. Diegans still have much to be thank- to donate food, blankets and cots I understand that proliferating ash ful for. What many expected to at the shelters and that helped and smoke could pose a potentially When the disaster started over elderly neighbors pack their noxious threat to people suffering a week ago, many worried that the be a political hot potato cars and leave their homes. from pulmonary or cardiac conditions, mass evacuations might induce a for state and national We also cannot forget the cou- but for UCSD’s healthy bookworms I Hurricane Katrina-like chaos, but rageous fire fighters — many doubt that two-minute walk to Cafe things remained exceptionally calm officials turned out to of which were evacuated from Ventanas would cause any permanent as the number of evacuees soared their own homes — who toiled damage. Spare me the frantic scramble over 500,000. be a showing of their around the clock to save homes for those heinous-looking masks. Qualcomm Stadium was almost and extinguish the fire.Even I find it funny that a youthful popu- picturesque — a far cry from the“ commitment.” during disaster, these lation so entrenched in delusions of disorderly nature of the Louisiana men and women dis- invincibility can be this terrified of Superdome at the height of Katrina. played kindness and something so unthreatening. Air qual- Instead of violence, drug deals and officials to begin dispersing aid to concern. ity aside, UCSD’s physical campus was suicide attempts there were activi- those most affected by the fires — And so, despite the in no danger, so why the melodramatic ties for the kids along with musical which caused more than $1 billion losses that many face in rumors of campus evacuation? performances, massages and buffets in damage to San Diego County. the coming days, San Given the circumstances, I find it for the adults. With FEMA able to distribute Diegans can feel com- entirely reasonable to be concerned Volunteers came in droves to grants, local officials throughout the fort in knowing the for one’s general well-being, especially aid evacuees as the National Guard county, along with members of the strength of their com- those with asthma. But for the rest of stood watch to prevent any possible state’s Office of Emergency Services, munity and the us, we were never officially instructed outbreak of violence. Their weapons, were quick to establish relief centers determination of to evacuate (and if we were it would however, were never needed thanks that fire victims could visit for a its people. have been appallingly unfounded) so to the efforts of disaster-response bevy of services. take it easy, UCSD. officials who were quick to meet the Given the necessity of these cen- Your cherished dorm room will needs of evacuated citizens. ters in the rebuilding of San Diego, not go up in flames. Classes will soon But Qualcomm was not the only Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s resume and your postponed midterms success. In fact, evacuation cen- efforts to speed their development will be just as much a headache as they ters across the county have done should be commended. were before the alleged on-campus an equally impressive job housing Even localized efforts to cope disaster. Godspeed, Tritons. If I can be hoards of homeowners and pets that with the fire’s aftermath have been so optimistic: When the next catastro- flocked to their facilities in search of executed without a hitch. 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for more information visit universitycenters.ucsd.edu or call 858.822.2068 for more information visit universitycenters.ucsd.edu or call 858.822.2068 6 OPINION THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 For Some, Reality of Fire’s Fire Illuminates Importance of Family Ties ▶ ADVENTURE, from page 4 in an effort to deter the fire should it three hours I waited for my parents to Damage Was Hard to Grasp those civilians in the car.” approach the house. come down the hill, and when they We had been rejected and would And so, against the wishes of my finally did I met them with the greatest ▶ EVACUEE , from page 4 never once cried. have to return to our temporary digs, parents, I set out for Poway, determined sigh of relief I’ve ever had. She told me that her home had Instead, she expressed grati- not knowing if our house was still to reach them and convince them to The rest of the week was spent in burned down and she was able to tude for the volunteers at the shel- standing. But somehow, in the midst leave their increasingly threatened much the same manner — waiting. make it out with no possessions ter, emphasizing how patient and of chaos and apprehension, there was home. Cruising through deserted free- Waiting after I got the call that my other than the clothes on her back accommodating they were. a refreshing element of humor. There ways, I was haunted by an eerie feeling; mother was also forced to leave her and her two cats. A cell phone call finally inter- we were, concocting outlandish stories No one wants to see their city looking home in Rancho Santa Fe. Waiting as More upset about losing her rupted our conversation, and she for the police in an attempt to get back like a ghost town. news rolled in that close friends and possessions — she talked at length smiled, shook my hand and thanked home. How had we gotten here? I When I reached Poway, however, family had lost their homes. Waiting about a toy train set from her me for talking to her before answer- thought back to the start of the week. the sight worsened. Fallen trees lined as the plumes grew larger and the hope father’s childhood, and I dared not ing. Early in the morning on Oct. 22, I grew dimmer. Waiting at the corner of interrupt her — than her home, she I didn’t go out that night. awoke in an indescribable panic to a Highway 67 and Poway Road as cops call from my editor telling me school and National Guardsmen armed with had been canceled for the day — there Fallen trees lined the shotguns staved off frustrated civilians were several developing fires in the clamoring to get back home. Family Duties Shift as Fire Forces northeast portion of the county. streets and flames The end could not have come soon My thoughts immediately went to enough. Our house had survived. After my dad, whose house had burned in engulfed the hillside all the waiting we could finally go home; One Student to Watch Over Parents the 2003 Cedar Fires under a previous never had I felt so lucky. And as I drove owner. Scrambling for my computer near my parents’ back through the mountainous roads ▶ FAMILY, from page 4 and well-being. Until you’ve experi- with one ear glued to the radio, I franti- house.” to my father’s house I realized just how contemplate the white elephant in the enced it, there’s really no way to explain cally searched for news for anything to fortunate we had been. Charred lands room: If the Witch Creek fire made it how vulnerable it makes you feel. quell the fear, but the information was “ surrounded the area less than half a to the coast, our family home would I can now look back on the events just too scattered. All I could gather was the streets and flames engulfed the mile from the house and with each be lost. of four years ago as more than just a that my parents were under mandatory hillside near my parents’ house. It was passing hour came another tragic story I’ve lived in San Diego my whole week of dark orange skies and raining evacuation — something they had yet like hell on earth. of a family home lost to the fire. life, and although 2003’s Cedar Fires ash. When all the Cedar Fires meant to mention. So without any hesitation I Nearing the house, I was confronted I cannot begin to comprehend the were catastrophic in nature, they never to me was seven days of no classes and picked up the phone. with a crew of police officers blocking loss that many have undergone this got close enough to char my bubble of frequent asthma attacks, I didn’t have “Dad, what’s going on? Where’s the the road to Highway 67 and directing past week, but their strength has not safety. This time, however, it got to me. to think about the “What ifs.” My fam- fire? Why haven’t you left yet?” drivers away from the fire zone. With ceased to impress me. The road ahead Maybe the situation was exacerbated by ily was there with me, convincing me My parents were at their house and no other choice, I pulled into a nearby is long, but if there’s anything to be the circumstances of my illness and the that everything was going to be fine weren’t leaving. My dad was outside parking lot filled with officers and spec- learned from the disaster, it’s that family shouting matches between my parents, and I had no real cause for alarm. with a generator, pump and fire hose, tators. I stood on the street watching and friends will always get us through. but for the first time in my sheltered 21 I guess family roles change as you draining the water out of the pool to flames bud on the hill as helicopters And that imitation FBI parapherna- years — I feared for my family’s safety grow older. douse the surrounding area in liquid, arrived to drop retardents. For the next lia is surprisingly believable. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 7

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Read This • When & where: Wednesday, October 31. The contest takes place on a stage in front of the theatre located in the UCSD Price Center plaza. The stage is wheelchair 4 Ghastly Categories accessible. • Who can enter: The UCSD Halloween costume contest 8 Spookdracular Prizes is free and open to costumed UCSD students, staff, and faculty. • Who’s invited: Non UCSD friends, family and the Category #1 Funniest community are encouraged to attend as spectators. 1st place: Treo 680 - sponsored by AT&T It is recommended to arrive early to get a good ($480 value) viewing seat. • Sign-up: Costumed contestants should arrive in the 2nd place: Nikon Coolpix L11 digital camera plaza no later than 11:30 to get checked-in and receive with memory card and case ($180 value) their entry numbers. Sign-ups close when the contest begins – at approximately 11:45. • Judges: Costumes are judged by one student, one Category #2 Scariest faculty, and one staff person with an emcee directing 1st place: Canon PowerShot SD750 digital camera the contestants on the stage. • Entering the stage: Starting with Funniest Category ($300 value) #1 and ending with Incredibly Elaborate Category #4, 2nd place: Portable DVD player with 8.5” color screen each contestant will walk up the stage stairs and enter through the rear of the Halloween themed back-drop. ($160 value) • Entry numbers: While on stage, the entry number must be held up so the judges can see it clearly to score appropriately. Category #3 Most Creative • What to do on stage: The judges and spectators like 1st place: RCA 400W stereo with 5-CD changer, animated contestants. Use the microphone, speak digital tuner & remote ($200 value) clearly, shout your name, describe your costume, sing, dance, act goofy. 2nd place: iPod 8GB Nano ($200 value) • Exiting the stage: Use the east facing stairs that are attached to the stage and wait until all four categories are finished. Category #4 Incredibly Elaborate • Scoring: Each contestant is scored between 1 and 5 1st place: GigaWorks ProGamer G500 speaker system points. 5 points is the highest. Decisions are final. ($240 value) - After all the categories have finished on the stage there will be a brief intermission while scores are 2nd place: GE A830 digital camera ($170 value) tabulated and reported. - The contestant with the highest average score in each category will be awarded the 1st place prize. - The contestant with the second highest score in each category will be awarded the 2nd place prize. - A tie for 1st place will be determined by audience applause. The person with the loudest applause Good Luck! breaks the tie and wins 1st place. The applause runner-up wins the 2nd place prize. • Prizes are final: There are no prize exchanges or You’ll need it. refunds.

and grueling of contests – and at their own risk?' They're eternally to bear witness to the heart- ost-mortem A Halloween story: Zombies & horrified that UCSD humans have wrenching and p ghosts wander aimlessly in the audacity to drag their grisly thrills. If that isn't enough to graveyards during the dead of and accursed costumes over to frighten you into joining the fun night and hauntingly mumble the P.C. Plaza on October 31. If as a spectator or contestant the and sigh amongst themselves, not to win spookdracular prizes spirits unceasingly ponder what 'Who has the intestinal fortitude then will. to sign-up for this most grue- some Sponsored by the UC San Diego Bookstore • 858.534.6444 • bookstore.ucsd.edu Don’t miss Muir’s Pumpkin Drop at 12:30 • It’s a tradition too! 8 GO FIGURE 2,767 CONTACT THE EDITOR Alyssa Bereznak ▶ The number of structures destroyed [email protected] by the San Diego Wildfires as of Oct. FOCUS 28, according to the California Office of THE STUDENT OUTLOOK Emergency Services. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 FROM THE GROUND After recovering from a construction-induced mudslide, KSDT Radio’s ‘fiercely independent’ tunes are UP ready to be heard.

tudent Center has been consumed with con- struction over the last three years, and many of Pedigo added that the FCC expenses were another S the site’s organizations have suffered as a result. challenge in becoming a real radio station. But at least one is ready to make a solid comeback: “I would love to, but it’s just not feasible for us at KSDT, UCSD’s student-run Internet-broadcast radio this point,” she said. station. Instead, the station continually streams from its For the last two years, the station has been plagued Web site while remaining dedicated to its “fiercely with construction-related issues and mechanical prob- independent” roots. lems that has largely kept it off the air. According to “We try to shy away from [playing] anything that Sixth College senior and KSDT General Manager Ivan really deviates from the mission of the radio station, Dominguez, delays began when a large mound of dirt which is to provide an alternate music source for every- was stored just outside the radio’s DJ booth because of one — stuff other than what you hear on the radio,” construction. Then disaster hit. Dominguez said. “There were really heavy rains that year and all that Music Directors Cynthia Orantes and Juan Landeros dirt became mud,” Dominguez said. “It slid underneath decide what can be played on KSDT; they listen to all the walls and came up through the floors.” CDs and demos sent to the station, then choose what The office was damaged during the mudslide and is added to the station’s library. The pair also has the had to be vacuumed for days, putting the station out power to reject artists from KSDT broadcasts based on of service for close to two quarters and resulting in the their rising popularity on regular radio stations. loss of about half the station’s record collection. The However, Pedigo said the types of music KSDT DJs station’s aged, main mixing board then stopped work- play don’t change based on the opinions of the music ing which postponed the radio’s schedule yet again. directors. “Last year we were inundated with construction,” “DJs are required to play at least two new adds a KSDT Operations Manager Honoré Pedigo said. “We show, but other than that they can play whatever is in tried to move some place else but it didn’t work out our music library or in their personal library.” properly, so we were down for the entire year. … This The number of DJs changes at least every quarter, is our first quarter back after a year of being gone. We’re constantly altering KSDT’s style of music. actually really grateful for all the DJs who were here “If you have never been a DJ before, we’ll train you before and who have now come back. It’s been a whole and give you a show if there’s a slot open,” Pedigo said. LARS INGELMAN/GUARDIAN new challenge trying to advertise and get everything “We try to be as open as possible and as friendly as back up and telling people we exist when they haven’t possible.” previously seen us.” Although the station is currently broadcasting a The station’s staff faces one main obstacle in raising random mix of songs from its automated DJ, dubbed By Nicole Teixeira • Staff Writer their profile to gain an audience: UCSD students can’t “Satan,” live shows should start within the next two stumble across the station on the radio because KSDT weeks. The station’s future plans include live bands, only streams from its Web site at ksdt.ucsd.edu. dance parties and possibly even an online magazine. According to Dominguez, KSDT started out as KSDT fosters a relaxing and welcoming environ- I can just come in, do my show, play the music as loud as I a true radio station, but soon had to move to purely ment that encourages students to discover new and online broadcasting. unknown music. want and just sit back and chill. There’s no better feeling in “In a few years, airways filled up and low fre- “It’s just a big community space and you can just quency transmissions were outlawed by [the Federal hang out and meet people,” Pedigo said. “I can just Communications Commission] in San Diego and come in, do my show, play the music as loud as I want the world for me to do that. That will make my day.” Mexican airspace … even if we had a signal, a lot of it and just sit back and chill. There’s no better feeling in “ — Honoré Pedigo, KSDT Operations Manager would get squashed out by other signals.” the world for me than that. That will make my day.” SITE SEEN Cafe Sevilla nyone who has ever visited southern Spain at the end of the 15th century. Once Spain knows the food is hit or miss. an obscure dance unknown outside its birth- A When the Spaniards hit, though, they place, flamenco is undergoing a renaissance hit. San Diego restaurant Cafe Sevilla serves that Cafe Sevilla capitalizes on by bringing a up the region’s best of the best while delight- bit of Spanish flair to San Diego. ing diners with authentic flamenco shows, Cafe Sevilla transports its guests to Spain allowing them to skip the Lays jamón jamón the moment they walk through the door. potato chips, a ham-flavored snack that The interior is reminiscent of the many turns most American stomachs. sparse, cave-like bars that define the pub The cafe’s claim to fame is flamenco, scene in Andalusia, the southern part of a musical genre that was born in Sevilla, Spain. The building’s brick walls and ceil- ing pipes are exposed, and packed-in tables that put diners within inches of each other. The main decorations are Picasso-inspired paintings that cover the walls. The Friday and Sunday flamenco shows, which place spectators right in the action at this crowded venue, are about $10 cheaper than the $47.50 Saturday Flamenco Gypsy Fusion dinner shows. But the hefty price is worth it: Josef, a musician from the Gipsy King Family, often plays guitar and sings his version of gypsy fusion, including many

familiar songs from the Gipsy King’s collec- PHOTOS BY JACLYN SNOW/GUARDIAN tion. With sharp and emotionally charged Above: At Cafe Sevilla’s Saturday night Flamenco Gypsy Fusion show, members of the band Gipsy King Family jam as a gestures, dancers complement the serious flamenco dancer moves to the music. Left: Dishes at Cafe Sevilla are colorful combinations of authentic Spanish cuisine. but colorful flamenco-guitar music, experi- menting with movement and channeling without a glass of sangria, and Cafe Sevilla Plaza has free three hour parking with vali- Middle Eastern elements (like using a sword offers Sangratini and Sangarita variations dation. Although Cafe Sevilla is more expen- as a dance prop) — showing that many cul- for adventurous diners. After the show, Cafe sive than most restaurants in Spain, the price tural influences define flamenco. Sevilla transforms into a nightclub and din- is worth a night on the town and a truely The show comes with a three-course ner guests are invited to stick around, skip- authentic Spanish meal. meal, which includes flan and paella, a ping the lines and cover charges. — Jaclyn Snow traditional Spanish dish of meat or seafood Because of the cafe’s location in down- Senior Staff Writer and rice. The authentic tapas and appetiz- town San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp District, ers could be from any restaurant in Spain, shows sell out regularly, so call early for Cafe Sevilla with stuffed olives and tortilla Espanola as reservations and tickets. Parking can be a 555 4th Ave., San Diego CA 92101 staples. No Spanish meal would be complete hassle, especially on weekends, but Horton (619) 233-5979 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN FOCUS 9

A of Disaster

efore I visited Qualcomm — my first hint that the situation erwise find dedicated fans cheering Stadium on Oct. 24, visions was not as dire as I had imagined. I for a fourth-quarter comeback, I of Hurricane Katrina and the was completely disarmed of my cri- found a handful of people facing a Bturmoil at the Louisiana Superdome sis mentality the minute I stepped blank field, with each person having in 2005 ignited my imagination, through the stadium entrance, one or two entire seating sections to conjuring up the image of a stadium where I saw kids jumping rope, themselves. packed to the brim with evacuees, volunteers hosting an improvisa- While taking a picture of a tent perhaps begging for water. So I pre- tion show and still more volunteers facing the field, I noticed a woman pared myself for the worst, but in carrying signs directing evacuees to sitting alone just a few seats away. the only way I knew how: my cam- massage and acupuncture booths. I thought of asking for her story, era batteries were fully charged and On a walk around the stadium’s but I realized that someone who I had enough memory cards to last ground level, I passed mountains has climbed to the top of an empty me a week. If my digital single-lens of bottled water, heaps of donated football stadium might just want reflex camera failed me, two film clothing, children coloring, at least a to be alone. There are some things cameras backed me up. When I was dozen news crews replete with cam- for which community outreach and ready, camera straps covered my eras and reporters and even a couple free acupuncture just cannot offer chest like bandoliers. of performers on stilts passing out solace. But this was not candy. The stark It would be an understatement to Katrina. I was sur- contrast between say I was surprised by the success of prised to encoun- Through my my impression so many volunteers raising the spir- ter what looked of the emergency its of so many more evacuees. more like a carni- Lens up to that point No photographer wants to pho- val than an emer- and the positive tograph tragedy. It takes a lot of gency shelter. Will Parson frenzy within effort to come to terms with mak- Previously, with [email protected] Qualcomm was ing aesthetic choices and producing the temperature disorienting. images of an individual’s often very well into the 90s, the fires seemed Leaving the ground floor of the personal suffering. To do this, pho- closer than they actually were. The stadium and heading to the upper tojournalists have to not only treat smoky haze gave midday a sun- decks gave me an idea of why this their subjects with respect, but also set color and kept me expecting group required such extensive aid. accept in their conscience that they to see flames licking the nearest Camping tents punctuated rows are not just taking a picture from hillside. I had mostly stayed indoors of unoccupied cots. Despite being their subjects, but also giving them since the fires broke out. Even the bathed by the warm glow of sun- a voice and making their strife, joy allure of taking awe-inspiring fire set, they seemed cold and exposed. or anger the concern of a larger, photos firsthand was not enough Compared to the bustling ground powerful public. to get me to leave my apartment. level they were almost unpopulated, Going to Qualcomm with the fear By Oct. 24, I was still not happy but this made sense; Qualcomm that I would have to shoulder a great about being outside, even though held about 10,000 evacuees at its burden in providing some outlet for the photographer’s urge had caught peak, but by the time I visited there these evacuees, I was relieved and up with me and I was eager to begin were about 2,500 and the number exhilarated to photograph a group documenting some responses to the was falling fast. that had already been heard and emergency. Indeed, by Oct. 26 they would all answered by a community offering In the early afternoon I arrived be relocated, regardless of whether overwhelming support. at Qualcomm with my camera gear they had a home to return to: the and two grocery bags full of canned Chargers would play the Texans 8 For this writer’s column page, visit food to donate. Volunteers in the in the stadium on Oct. 28. In the www.ucsdguardian.org. parking lot turned the food away uppermost seats, where I might oth-

PHOTOS BY WILL PARSON/GUARDIAN Top: An lone evacuee stares out at the Qualcomm Stadium field to reflect on the tragic effects of the San Diego Wildfires. Bottom: Many evacuated families slept on donated cots and matresses, located throughout the sports stadium. 22 FOCUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Cowabunga DUDE! BY Serena Renner • Senior Staff Writer With a slew of upcoming events, a new Web site and an enthusiastic owner, Muir Surf and Sport is making waves. ucked away in the corner of John or snowboarding. It just happened to Muir College and down the steps work out in my favor because I love T beneath Sierra Summit is a col- what I’m doing.” lege-campus rarity. There, one may The goal of Muir Surf and Sport find skate lessons being taught, guitar has always been to bring value to stu- chords being strummed, boards being dents, said Lembach, who added that repaired or surf melodies softly sound- he seeks vendor discounts in order to ing from behind glass walls. offer products to students at affordable There lies Muir Surf and Sport, prices. The staff prides itself on below- UCSD’s two-year-old surf and skate retail-value prices that help bring oft- hub and still the only board shop on expensive action sports to the campus any college campus in the nation. community. While the small-time shop may be dif- A board shop seems like a natural fit ficult to locate, it may be hard to leave for a campus dubbed the “Best School once you get there. for Surfing” by Sports Illustrated, but It could be the rows of fluorescent- catering to the average, academically colored wheels on the wooden skate- focused UCSD student has proved board decks that draw people in, or challenging, according to Lembach. perhaps the stylish apparel and gleam- “All that these kids have been doing ing white surfboards that entice stu- their whole lives is studying,” he said. dents through the windows. Or maybe “When they get a skateboard, it chang- it’s the store’s ambiance, which wel- es their lives.” comes people with its acoustic-heavy The shop’s obscure location and playlists, surf videos, orange swivel modest size, however, have been the chairs and bright-faced staff. toughest obstacles to confront. To max- The man behind the establishment, imize space within the 440-square-foot Web site, developing a new inventory Last week, Lembach and three Scott Lembach, is an energetic sales- store, the staff built custom skateboard system, managing daily operations and UCSD seniors — Gustavson, Michael man who moved from Baltimore in racks this year to lift the boards off the supervising the shop while Lembach Almeida and Sasha Savanovic brought 1997 to pursue the San Diego surfer’s floor and place them at eye level. A takes his midday surf break. a minivan full of skateboards, shirts lifestyle, Lembach was approached by new Web site was also created about Thurgood Marshall College senior and stencils to Qualcomm Stadium and Muir College Center Manager Vince six months ago to increase access and Kristian Gustavson, Lembach’s room- Steele Canyon High School evacuation Manson to compose a proposal to launch online sales. The shop now mate, points to his board-sport knowl- centers to distract disillusioned evacu- open a campus surf shop. Because a offers three new skateboard brands, edge and friendly attitude as reasons ees. Kids weaved through orange cones board-sports shop was among the top along with the new Muir Surf and for the shop’s success. in competition for a new skateboard, student requests for the vacant retail Sport brand. “Scott understands students,” parents and their children designed space, the college accepted Lembach’s With the exception of Lembach, Gustavson said. “He’s out at the skate their own shirts and the shop gave away proposal, and Muir Surf and Sport Muir Surf and Sport is run by UCSD parks grinding, he’s out at Black’s drop- Muir Surf and Sport apparel. opened in September 2005. students and alumni. Among them ping into closed-out sets. The guy is Most people would say Lembach is PHOTOS BY KAREN LING/GUARDIAN Now Lembach spends nearly all are Muir College senior Marc Leglise crazy. He’s not a hypocritical owner just one of the kids, participating with Top: A pie-eating contest winner shows off his week in the shop, summer included, as webmaster; Muir College junior like a lot of guys out there. He rips the students at events. prize and his sticky face. Bottom: Muir Surf and eagerly sharing his knowledge about Sergie Magdalin, who is the graphic harder than most guys I know.” “I get caught in the middle and by Sport offers a variety of merchandise, ranging his latest products and — if the tim- art and design manager responsible for Muir Surf and Sport is also focus- the time I’m done, it’s over,” Lembach from skateboards to sunglasses. Right: Muir Surf and Sport Team Manager Scott Lembach ing is right — the incoming northwest the new Muir Surf and Sport clothing ing on bringing the shop to students said Oct. 24 at Qualcomm, skateboard slides his skateboard at Mayhem at Muir II, a swell. and skateboard designs; and UCSD by holding five to six events every year in hand. “The time has passed and I promotional event organized by both Lembach “This is my life,” Lembach said. “If alumnus Matt Goldstone as the new while also increasing its presence in the have the time of my life. I don’t even and the UCSD Skate Club. I’m not working, I’m surfing, skating co-manager, charged with updating the San Diego community. think about the business aspect of it.” THE BEST SONGS IN HIATUS 10 boss THIS WEEK CONTACT THE EDITOR ditties Simone Wilson Sunset Rubdown Britney Spears [email protected] hiatus • “The Taming of the Hams • “Ooh Baby Baby” ������������������ That Came Back to Life” • “Gimme More” MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

ARTPOWER! IN REVIEW FAR HOME MOUNTAIN MUSICIANS RECREATE THEIR DAILY ANTICS FOR AN ENVELOPING AUDITORIUM

By Simone Wilson the States, a noisy travel brochure for and banjos and bass plods of her fellow Hiatus Editor southwestern Virginia. Thick mountain Virginia players, who seemed more accents reported an unmatchable legacy interested in acheiving new levels of riday before last, on the vergefrom of handed-down folk songs, explained string-blurring virtuosity. of a weekend that would set the bluegrass’ African roots in the blues One of these male instrumentalists San Diego countryside ablaze and declared the music of their dearest — Eddie Bond, certainly the showman Fand displace hundreds of its inhabit- backcountry more than a genre or art of the bunch — used small-town anec- ants, the musicians of Virginia’s leg- form — more a way of life. dotes like the teenage complaint-song See LARS, page 17 endary Hwy. 58 (or, more sentimen- And that is musically apparent from “Furniture Factory Blues” to set the tally, its Crooked Road) took the the get-go. Nineteen-year-old tradi- scene for us West-Coast foreigners, low-lit Mandeville stage, awkward tionalist Elizabeth LaPrelle devotes her even showing off a nimble-footed jig through introductions and stiffly life and voice, with an eerily antique and multitasking as a feisty vocalist scripted back-stories. The clammy strength and twang, to preserving the from atop the chin-rest of a fiddle the sidenotes to their traveling road- original lyrics (many of which are, size of one lung. Eddie would later show — which, thanks to the tal- somewhat humorously, directed from a join award-winning banjo whiz IN THE ent-sniffers at ArtPower!, took its male suitor to his chosen maiden) and very first pitstop at UCSD — gave replicating the precise delivery meth- See HOME, page 17 PIPELINE us spectators a hyper-awareness ods of her ancestral countryfolk. The ow to gather a group of education- of our own location and their small, starkly plain college girl stood as Hwary college students for a Thursday contrasting displacement, this an interactive piece in a regional muse- night of lecture, on the classical traditions of 18th- and far-off band of locals on a his- um, lending labored authen- 19th-century France? Throw in a little free food — or better tory-lesson crusade through ticity to the fiddles yet, a barrelful of wine! After a few glasses through the sprightly, for- mal talents of the history-illustrating Paris Piano Trio, you’ll no doubt understand how the burgandy-lipped French bourgeoisie enjoyed their instrumental and agricultural studies so heartily. Taste of Art: Wines of France will take place at Wine Steals in Point Loma on Nov. 8. oing down right here in our own International Center, a skirted GIslamic troupe of traditional Whirling Dervishes is set to whip up your Turkish appetite — think kebabs and those delicious little grape-leaf rolls — with a holy channeling of all that revolves, and chef-white costumes fitting to the feast. Earn cul- ture points with a pre-performance ArtTalk. Taste of Art: Turkish Feast will take place at the International Center on Nov. 16.

COURTESY OF ARTPOWER! Left: A group of traditional Whirling Dervishes will turn UCSD’s International Center inside out on Friday, Nov. 16. Above: Modern bluegrass revivalists No Speed Limit completed the generation span of “Music From the Crooked Road,” which stopped by Mandeville Oct. 19. (hip-hop) tracks The Cool Kids Jay-Z feat. Ja Rule Wu-Tang Clan Messy Marv feat. Mac Dre ■ “Black Mags” ■ “Can I Get a Remix” feat. Erykah Badu ■ “My Life’s Like a Movie” CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES TAPEMASTERS INC. ■ “The Heart Gently Weeps” SCALEN WU-TANG RECORDS

f you thought the Trunk Boiz’ YouTube hit ans are waiting for Jay-Z’s American Gangster (Nov. f rappers learned anything from Tupac, it’s “Scraper Bikes” was the only example of 6), modeled after the upcoming Denzel Washington that productivity is incredibly important. The I rappers expressing their newfound love for F flick, like crackheads awaiting a re-up. So sure, let’s he Clan with Witty Unpredictable I more prolific you are, the easier it is to release bikes, you are sorely mistaken. Chicago hipster- feed that already fat Beyonce retirement fund by sitting Talent and Natural Game is back! music — even while you’re in jail, or if you hap- hoppers the Cool Kids hit the cyber-streets with tight for film-inspired tracks about crack-dealing, cor- T Well, almost. Only Ghostface, pen to get killed (sorry, but it’s true). “My Life’s this ode to BMX bikes with 3-Spoke Mag rims ner-grinding and the conventional gamut of gangster- Raekwon and Method Man turn up Like a Movie” is a wonderful example of this — and though they lack the Trunk Boiz’ DIY ism — or not. for this White Album-snatching, slow- phenomenon. work ethic, these Kids are significantly more Available now is Tapemasters Inc.’s mixtape vari- going RZA track, but each MC brings Though Messy Marv is in jail for probably talented on the mic. They rap exclusively over ant, dubbed The Mixtape Reloaded, which revisits and enough ruckus to make up for the the third time in as many years, and the third bass-heavy, old-school beats (“Ride past shorty remixes the grandest hits from Hova’s history. The members that didn’t show — Ghostface anniversary of Mac Dre’s untimely death is Oct. light-skinned no melanin/ Shirt look like some- rethought classics are often more refreshing than Jay-Z’s especially. The only flaw in this dart is 31, we’re now handed a fresh track from the two body stuck two melons in”), and, perhaps more latest material, especially the Basshedz-produced “Can Erykah Badu’s fluffy chorus, a pretty of them, off Marv’s upcoming Draped Up and importantly, dress like they’re straight off the set I Get A… ,” a romping renovation of the 1998 hit. The underwhelming variation of the origi- Chipped Out Vol. 2. of “Do The Right Thing.” track remembers Jay-Z at his smoothest lyrical peak, nal George Harrison take. On a separate note, it’s always amusing to Check out their low-budget music video heavy handclaps and stomp-beats flashing us back to 8 Diagrams, the first Wu album since see which Bay Area rapper will ditch his hyphy online to find out just how cool they can be. the high school bleachers where this classic was made 2001, drops Dec. 11 — pushed back upbringings next. Despite the fact that he’s rap- Trust me — you’ll end up running straight to legendary. And thankfully cut from the latter-day ver- a week to appease a bitter Ghostface, ping alongside hyphy pioneer Mac Dre, Marv the swap meet to cop some Starter caps of your sion is Amil, so we can leave her diva demand hanging: whose seventh album was set to hit tries to claim that “all that funny-ass dancing own. “How we gonna get around on your bus pass?” shelves the same day. ain’t what my niggas ’bout.” Really?

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By Joshua Christensen By Autumn Schuster Bob’s hotter half. The Senior Staff Writer Lars and the Real Girl Senior Staff Writer Dan in Real Life result is tepid chaos — nobody gets very Lars may be borderline agoraphobic and more social- Like that sweet little heated in this cinemat- ly repressed than a UCSD undergrad, but true love is just Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer girl scout standing outside Starring Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche & Dane Cook ic suburbia, a fairytale a click away when the introvert discovers a Web site that & Paul Schneider the supermarket push- Directed by Peter Hedges about what families ships anatomically correct girlfriends on the overnight Directed by Craig Gillepsie ing those Tag-Alongs on 95 min. would be like if Mr. express. So she doesn’t speak English, can’t walk and, oh 106 min. us, “Dan in Real Life” is Rogers were the pro- yeah, is made entirely of plastic. Maybe she’s the perfect pretty cute — but how totype for every father woman. But is she the right one for Lars? many packaged movies about well-to-do New and minivans ran on moon The premise is a little absurd: One shy young man Englanders holding family reunions do dust instead of gasoline. orders a sex doll off the Internet, introducing her to we really need? There seems to be a Here’s a family that friends and family as his girlfriend, a paraplegic burgeoning demand for sappy hosts talent shows Brazilian/Danish missionary. But it’s pulled off romantic comedies cen- and plays team FAR HOME with such unflinching sincerity and deadpan tered on Uncle Carl’s crossword puz- poise that we can’t help but take it seriously; follies as he falls in zles to decide in fact, “Lars and the Real Girl” is often love with Uncle who’ll do the touching and constantly funny, its rare mix of guilty chuckles and laugh-out-loud See DAN, tragedies intricately woven by the page 17 brilliant screenwriting of Nancy Oliver (HBO original series “Six Feet Under”) and from an Oscar-worthy per- formance by Ryan Gosling (star of See LARS, page 17 COURTESY OF MGM COURTESY OF FOCUS FEATURES

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Once dawn faded into morning, the caravan symphony that attempted to recreate the his stallion across the land in search of hunters resumed its brisk pace, yodeling various accusa- kind of impromptu community pluckin’ and the diamonds they carried. He and his band tions at each other over synth and glockenspiel, that one might encounter on a Virginia of merry companions, together called Sunset then autoharping themselves to tropical villages roadside. Similarly, the Whitetop Rubdown, documented their journey in Random in “For the Pier (and Dead Shimmering),” until Mountain Band, a family affair with an Spirit Lover using only the instruments on their finally they tired and set up camp near a local almost overloaded platter of versatility, backs. theatre troupe by the coast. set out to show the SoCal intellectu- Their journey began abruptly one morning It was opening night, so the band took their als how a rip-roarin’ Christmas party when the quartet awoke to a jaunty guitar riff seats far from the stage and complemented the goes down at the Spencer household. accompanied by staccato piano known as “The actors with drum rolls and dissonant shrieks All the community members professed Mending of the Gown,” which lacked nuance both electric and organic, which the audience mutual admiration, bounced anecdotal but served as an adequate wake-up call, dense adored. But once Spencer and his friends reached wisecracks off one another and often with mythical imagery. They knew it was time to the hunters’ ocean caves, they did not find any stepped in when an extra set of strings leave for the ocean where the hunters dwelled, so diamonds. For the last time, the group huddled was needed to round out the almost Krug quickly gave a toast; he said, “This one’s for together and passed around an acoustic guitar, circus-like bandwagon. Maggie, and this one’s for Sam,” and the adven- ending their journey on a somber note. Spencer It’s understandably difficult for such ture could begin. was determined to return after another season of musically instinctual people to put into As Sunset Rubdown bushwhacked through the honing his craft, older and wiser. dry speech the kind of togetherness they backwoods of empty kingdoms, “Magic vs. Midas” — Chris Kokiousis feel and the ties they feel to Virginia’s reminded them to take the occasional break and history-rich soil; but even their unfail- Staff Writer count their lucky stars. They sat in a circle, gently ing virtuosity and joyousness in per- formance maintained the transplanted air of someone else’s local love. Sure, our own Crooked Road is a five-lane Britney Spears highway touring a sea of sprawling ■ Blackout mansions, but with or without a fam- ily-owned banjo shopt, the ArtPower! JIVE RECORDS import gave us a new awareness of our own ties — an intimacy all humans form with the land that holds them. ear God, could it be true? Could the tabloid (save for “Hot as Ice,” where the whine finally mess that is Britney Spears actually produce manages to conquer all) that in the end, Spears is D a compact disc fit for more than propping actually triumphed by her own music, one more open doors at a future ‘00s party? Spears’ fourth degrading thrill on her long list of charming release, coming after a four-year musical void, is shortcomings. the booty-shaking electro-pop delight we wanted Born of machine, man and controlled sub- to expect from the former teen queen and her win- stances, Blackout is a hyper dance experience in ning entourage: production giants the Neptunes the vein of Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance and Timbaland protege Nate “Danjahandz” Floor, but without the flirty innovation that earned Hills (who also worked on Justin Timberlake’s Spears her guilty-pleasure throne. Despite a limp FutureSex/LoveSounds). Blackout is packed with disposition and oft-nauseating Mickey Mouse 12 tracks as danceable as they are dumb, a musical pitch, Spears’ pervading train-wreck magnetism Candyland in which Spears’ digitized vocal chords — along with some shining neo-hip-hop synths, take a backseat to her infamous vagina, thrust to on which Brit-Brit even attempts to rap (not the forefront of just about every song. nearly as scary as it sounds) — will ensure her a “Taste it/ I’ll make sure you eat every crumb spot in clubs around the world for years to come. off the plate,” she moans on “Kiss You All Over,” To hell with the critics — she’ll just pop a Cheeto one of many pussy-love sermons in her brow- in her mouth and use the stack of reviews to wipe raising sexual buffet, oozing innuendo and wish- up her spilt Slurpee. Because the notorious Spears ful lust. Though the hot body that once backed has proved herself humanity’s equivalent to a the lyrics has since grown a little chub, the blatant roach: No nuclear bomb nor hateful headline lie behind her latest batch of songs doesn’t dis- can stop her. pel any of Britney’s magic. Her limited soprano COURTESY OF ARTPOWER! whine and forced husk are so expertly spliced — Autumn Schuster Top: A whirling dervish from the upcoming Taste of Art show. Bottom: The Paris Piano Trio, set to soundtrack a lesson in French wine and chopped within the club bang of every track Senior Staff Writer and artistic culture on Nov. 8, includes three clasically trained soloists that fittingly met at the National Conservatory of Music in Paris.

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▶ LARS, from page 11 ▶ DAN, from page 11 out to “Office” fans than a valid line of dialogue “Fracture” and “Half Nelson”). When Lars asks his brother breakfast dishes — even supports girlfriend for dull-ass Dan. Gus (Paul Shneider) to accommodate Bianca while she swaps for the greater good of the film. Superb There are, however, moments of genuine visits, he quickly takes her in — after all, it wouldn’t be acting by Ma and Pa (Diane Wiest and John shock and speckles of fun. After all, director prudent to share a room out of wedlock — and sets up Mahoney) still can’t make this Betty Crocker Peter Hedges is a veteran of troubled family an appointment with Dagmar (Patricia Clarkson), story ring true. Who are these people? Where flicks, helming movies like “Pieces of April” and the local shrink, who advises everyone to play along the hell were they exported from, and can “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” This could be until Lars is ready for the truth. somebody please take them back? why “Dan” feels a lot deeper then it is, gripping And so they do. From there, it’s a journey Donning the guise of lonely widower who its moody and uncomfortable tone more tighly through the usual maze of any relationship: embarks on an insipid journey of romantic with each passing scene. Each character’s pal- Bianca sleeps in the guest room while Lars shenanigans with his brother’s (Dane Cook) pable discomfort evokes a much gentler “Family lives in the garage, and she volunteers special lady (Juliette Binoche), Steve Carell plays Stone,” at times even suggesting that Sarah at the children’s center when he’s Dan Burns, father to three rather demanding Jessica Parker will wasp into the room with her away at work. But at the heart girls for spawn of a single parent. Famed for his uncomfortable clam-throat. It’s this gentleness of the film is the way Lars’ schticky inability to “get some” and magnificent that detracts from the film’s overall memorabil- family and small town cater awkwardness ’round the office, Carell is a toned- ity, with most genuine awkwardness replaced by to his illusions. They push down clone of his previous roles — falling into a Debbie-Downer solemnity. her wheelchair, dress and the Ben Stiller trap, he hits a character-acting Predictably, “Dan” doesn’t really explore any bathe her — even elect her wall, playing variations of either the tensely new cinematic territory — given, it was made to the school board, all for geeky middle-ager or the placid average Joe. in the spirit of light entertainment — and ends the sake of a shy little man Both are visible in Dan Burns, king of neutral- up enjoyable for no other reason than its abil- in desperate need of love. ity, a guy so repressed he makes Bea Arthur ity to minimize Dane Cook’s screen time. Sure, They see a friend who’s look wild. Even when he manages to sneak in a everyone knows how it’s going to end: Somehow sick and do everything in Michael Scott quip or all these people will learn some valuable lesson, their power to help him, two (“Put it on my and blah blah blah — but at least it doesn’t get no matter how hard it is tab”), it seems all up in our faces with noise-based comedy, a to keep a straight face. It’s more like a method Cook has more than mastered. No, that’s thrilling to find a major shout- a stomach ache for another day. motion picture that can carry a premise belong- ing in a Saturday Night Live skit to such earnest depths, yet still wade in a sea of humor. As the whole com- munity begins to take part in Lars’ delusion, the film’s focus turns away from the elephant in the room — a silicone doll in fishnet stockings — to the obvious pain that underpins Lars’ descent into fantasy. If Gosling had let up for even an instant, the movie’s delicate spell would shatter. Instead, his affection for Bianca, played by a lovely Nordstrom’s man- nequin, is so genuine that the elephant only rears its head when, in perfect comedic timing, the surrounding characters have to stop and remind themselves of the absurdity of it all. COURTESY OF MGM COURTESY OF FOCUS FEATURES MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN HIATUS 19

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In Partnership with University College and Extension Services 20 HIATUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 THE UCSD GUARDIAN SPORTS 23 Volleyball to Host Two Final Games Before Playoffs Phan Helps ▶ VOLLEYBALL, from page 24 After taking such a draining defeat UCSD led 25-22 in game one but the night before, UCSD muscled the Tritons to allowed the Broncos to go on a six- courage to head into conference- point run to give them a 28-26 advan- unbeaten Cal State San Bernardino Place Seventh tage. Cal Poly Pomona completed the and pull of an improbable comeback comeback in game one on a Triton win: 23-30, 13-30, 30-25, 30-27, 15-12. ▶ GOLF, from page 24 error. The Tritons started off slow in As a team, the Tritons combined Again with the late advantage in games one and two, looking like a team for an identical 295, totaling 590 for game two at 25-21, the Tritons opened that had just played a tiring five-game the day. Phan put himself in medalist the door for the Broncos, who walked match the night before. The Coyotes contention with a three-under-par in and tied the game at 26. UCSD jumped ahead early and often, never 69. The other Triton golfers played scored three straight to regain the lead allowing UCSD take the lead in either well, but couldn’t turn in the same but the Broncos staved off the loss with of the first two games. impressive performance as Phan. four straight points to give themselves “We made a lot of unforced errors “Nathan is in his third year and a game point 30-29. But the Tritons on our side,” sophomore outside hitter hasn’t played up to his standards didn’t give up the comeback this time Sylvia Schmidt said. “Natalie [Facchini] before this year,” Wydra said. “Ever as junior outside hitter Rebecca Bailey had a serving run that really put us since the final round 68 during tied the game with a kill, and kills by in a good position. We were embar- regionals last year, he has been play- senior outside hitter Casey Wilson and rassed those first two games but we ing really well and striking the ball senior opposite Amber Ries finished came back out with pride and started beautifully.” a nerve-racking game two win for executing.” Phan cooled down during the final UCSD. UCSD finally gained its first lead round with a three-over 75 to finish According to Black, the Broncos’ of the match in game three at 17-15, even for the tournament. Juniors Ryan enthusiastic fans rattled the Tritons, and the lead stretched to 27-20 after Bailey and Billy Olsen and freshman but UCSD was able to tune out the aggressive serving by junior defensive Bryan Olshock rounded out the other distractions. specialist Michelle Torres. Cal State UCSD competitors, finishing 42nd, “I think the crowd got us in the first San Bernardino fought back with a 43rd, and 45th respectively. game,” Black said. “We leveled out after five-point run, but sophomore middle Overall, Wydra was pleased with that and it was a battle.” blocker Sylvia Schmidt ended the game the team’s performance, considering Games three and four were less- with a pair of kills. the circumstances at home. than-stellar performances by both With momentum shifting in favor “The previous event we averaged teams in their respective losses. Cal of the Tritons, the Coyotes battled just over 300 and we got that num- Poly Pomona dominated game three back to an early 10-4 advantage in ber down to 295 this week,” he said. leading by as many as 11 points before game four. The lead carried to 25-20 “We didn’t putt terribly well and had claiming the win. UCSD bounced back before UCSD took control. Following we, the scores would’ve reflected in game four leading 20-12 and cruis- a Coyote error, UCSD recorded a pair that. But they’re getting into the ing to the win, forcing that decisive of blocks and kills to take a 28-27 season now.” game five. lead. Coming out of a Cal State San Next up for UCSD is the Mauna With their adrenaline pumping, the Bernardino timeout, UCSD scored a Lani Invitational from Oct. 29 SANH LUONG/GUARDIAN Tritons kept their emotions in check triple block, supplemented by another Junior outside hitter Rebecca Bailey led the No. 20 Tritons with 19 kills, but it took an all-around through Oct. 30 in Hawaii. The and stormed out to a 13-10 lead in Schmidt kill, to give the Tritons the team effort for UCSD to pull off a five-game upset of No. 2 Cal State San Bernardino on Oct. 27. invitational marks the end of the game five. But two points away from game. Tritons’ fall season, as the team the victory, Cal Poly Pomona ended The Tritons fell behind early again UCSD’s win may have seemed good as any team in the country and won’t see tournament action until the match and the comeback with a in game five but grew stronger after unlikely on the heels of the preced- I’m proud of the girls for how they February. five-point run that left the Tritons in back-to-back kills by Schmidt and ing night’s disappointing loss, but the responded.” Four of the five members com- shock. Bailey. Up 8-6, Torres served up an Tritons rallied and played together to Schmidt came up huge for the peting this week haven’t competed in “We made some errors on our side ace and Schmidt tallied a block and a get back on track. Tritons in pressure situations at the Hawaii before. According to Wydra, of the court,” Bailey said. “Having a kill, and the teams exchanged points to “I don’t know if all the girls came end of games and finished with 16 the Bermuda grass makes the greens three-, four- or five-point lead can go push the score to 14-12. Schmidt once in thinking they could win,” Black kills. Bailey led the team with 19 and in Hawaii very difficult to read but quickly in a fifth game. We didn’t blow again rose to the occasion and finished said. “But we had a gut check after Ries added 13. he believes that with such a talented them off, but we didn’t take them as off the Coyotes with an emphatic kill game two and we all got on the same Next up for UCSD is a road match and advanced group, they should seriously as we should have.” to seal the Tritons’ victory. page. [Cal State San Bernardino] is as against Humboldt State on Nov. 2. adapt quickly and perform well. HOT CORNER 24 Sylvia Schmidt Women’s Volleyball CONTACT THE EDITOR The sophomore outside hitter was superb Rael Enteen in No. 20 UCSD’s improbable win [email protected] SPORTS against No. 2 CSUSB on Oct. 27, ending the match with her 16th kill of the night. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Tritons Falter Late for Fourth Straight Loss However, the Lions answered with No. 14 UCSD can’t get 1 minute, 47 seconds left in the first offense together in quarter to tie the game. The Lions carried their momen- second half, falling to tum into the second quarter, scoring Loyola Marymount and putting UCSD in a 3-1 hole. The Tritons responded with a goal University 9-4 on Oct. 27. from sophomore two-meter Daniel Garcia to keep the game close, trail- By Janani Sridharan ing Loyola Marymount by just one Staff Writer goal going into halftime. The third quarter proved to be the After a week of disrupted prac- game’s deciding period as the Lions tices due to the San Diego fires, the scored three unanswered goals in the No. 14 UCSD men’s water polo team quarter to take a 6-2 lead, putting faced No. 10 Loyola Marymount UCSD in an ultimately insurmount- University on Oct. 27 in its final able hole. game against a Western Water Polo According to Schafer, the Lions Association opponent before the con- pulled away by making the most of ference championships from Nov. 16 several costly errors by the Tritons. through Nov. 18. The Tritons started “There were just a few minutes the game strongly, but fell behind in in the third quarter where we went the second half to take the 9-4 loss, from being down by one goal to being which dropped their record to 10-13 down by four goals,” he said. “We for the season. made a series of mistakes and [LMU] The Tritons were unable get into a took advantage of its opportunities pool to practice Monday, Tuesday and while we didn’t capitalize on ours.” Wednesday last week because the air The Tritons added scores from quality was deemed unhealthy, and the sophomore utility Ian Bausback and ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN team’s rustiness was evident in its loss. Schafer in the fourth quarter but it Sophomore two-meter offense Daniel Garcia scored against Loyola Marymount University on Oct. 27, but it wasn’t enough as the Tritons fell by a score of 9-4. “For the first part of the week, we wasn’t enough for UCSD as Loyola couldn’t do anything,” senior two- Marymount scored three more times hurt us.” the WWPA championships. After they are also looking to get back on meter Simon Schafer said. “LMU in the period to give the Lions a 9-4 In addition to hindering UCSD’s their game against UCLA, the Tritons the winning track and end their four- offered us pool time, but the north- win. ability to work on its plays, the fires’ will be on the road against No. 9 UC game skid. bound I-5 was closed. We made the The Tritons struggled on their impacts stole some of the Tritons’ Irvine on Nov. 7 and No. 5 Pepperdine “We are capable of mounting an decision to drive up on Thursday six-on-five opportunities throughout momentum from their strong game University on Nov. 10. attack on a great team like UCLA and morning to practice at LMU.” the game, converting on only one of against UC Davis the previous week. “I think [the game against UCLA] we’re not going to back down,” Schafer The Tritons practiced at Loyola eight chances. The Tritons hoped to return to is going to be a great opportunity to said. “We’re not expecting to lose.” Marymount University for three days Their limited pool time for the Canyonview Pool on Oct. 28 for prac- come together and eliminate some of After hosting No. 4 UCLA on leading up to the game. week may have had an effect on the tice, but were still awaiting approval our mistakes,” Bausback said. “We’re Nov. 3, the Tritons will not get a break The game began well for the Tritons’ poor man-up play. regarding air quality. excited to play UCLA and other high- from ranked opponents as they finish Tritons with junior driver Chance “We weren’t able to practice any UCSD will face No. 4 UCLA at caliber team MPSF teams.” the regular season. They will take to Vermilyea opening up the game’s water polo plays early in the week,” home on Nov. 3 in its first of three Even though the Tritons will be the road for their final two games scoring with a counterattack goal Bausback said. “We couldn’t work on games against Mountain Pacific using these three games as prepara- aginst No. 9 UC Irvine on Nov. 7 and midway through the first quarter. our 6-on-5 man-up offense, which Sports Federation opponents before tion for the WWPA championships, No. 5 Pepperdine on Nov. 10. UCSD Upsets No. 2 Coyotes M. Golf Places Seventh at

By Matt Croskey Staff Writer Sonoma State Invitational Just when it seems the UCSD wom- By Matt Croskey top individual. His 15th-place finish en’s volleyball team has all its parts Staff Writer was supported by a 21st-place finish functioning as a unit, it hits a bump. by sophomore Austin Alfonso, who Rather than falling apart, however, The UCSD men’s golf team shot a five-over-par 221. the 2007 Tritons always seem to rally, improved on its season-opening fin- The Tritons opened up round one and this weekend’s upset of No. 2 Cal ish, taking seventh at the Sonoma on Oct. 22, posting a team total of State San Bernardino was the perfect State Invitational that took place just 295 on the 6,711-yard Santa Rosa example. north of San Francisco from Oct. 22 Golf and Country Club. Phan led Heading into arguably its tough- through Oct. 23. the way with his even-par 72. Even est three-game stretch, UCSD downed While the wildfires raged through though the conditions were difficult, No. 19 Chico State at home on Oct. 20 Southern California, canceling sports the low scores were out there. in a powerful sweep. Hoping to ride events across the region, the Tritons “This tournament was changed the high from that victory, the Tritons escaped to safer territory and tried from the spring to fall because the packed their bags and headed on the not to let the disaster at home affect course doesn’t drain well,” Wydra road into hostile territory Oct. 27 at their focus. said. “It got about a half inch of rain Cal Poly Pomona and Oct. 28 at No. “It would be a lie to say that before the tournament so the course 2 Cal State San Bernardino. Two more the fires had a bad effect on us,” was very soft. The greens were in wins, and the Tritons would solidify head coach Mike Wydra said. “Both good shape and we played lift, clean themselves as title contenders. Nathan Phan’s and my family were and place both days. Anytime you However, the Tritons suffered a evacuated so we didn’t know if our put your hands on the ball it becomes heartbreaking five-game loss to Cal homes were still there. But we’re not easier to shoot those low scores.” Poly Pomona. They were able to going to use that as an excuse.” After the grueling first 18 holes, rebound with a five-game comeback Junior Nathan Phan was able to UCSD and the other nine squads win against Cal State San Bernardino. put the disaster to the back of his headed back out for second-round The topsy-turvy results have left the mind and focus on his task at hand. action. team in a state of wonder, and at 10-5 He fired rounds of 72-69-75 for an in the California Collegiate Athletic even-par 216 total and was UCSD’s See GOLF, page 23 Conference and 16-7 overall, the play- ers are ignoring talk of inconsistency. “You have to take the season in UCSD Games Rescheduled After Fires halves,” head coach Tom Black said. “Experience is experience and we were Men’s Water Polo Cal Poly Pomona Broncos trying to find our line up during the Was Sunday, Oct. 28 first half. Sure the Pomona loss was @ UC Irvine Anteaters Now 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 disappointing, but you can’t say we’re Was Friday, Oct. 26 inconsistent. We had a lead in the fifth Now 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 and let it slip away. We’ve played really Men’s Soccer well the last seven games and these girls are a special team.” Women’s Soccer Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes The Tritons had their chances in Was Friday, Oct. 26 the 30-28, 30-32, 30-21, 18-30, 15-13 Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes Now 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 loss to Cal Poly Pomona, posting leads Was Friday, Oct. 26 in games one and five, but were unable Now 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Cal Poly Pomona Broncos to finish in both cases. SANH LUONG/GUARDIAN Was Sunday, Oct. 28 Senior outside hitter Casey Wilson uses her 5-foot-10-inch frame to tower over Cal State Stanislaus Now 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 See VOLLEYBALL, page 23 defenders stretching to block her kill attempt in UCSD’s win over the Warriors on Oct. 19. 18 CAMPUS CALENDAR THE UCSD GUARDIAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Powered by the Chancellor's Office and the UCSD Guardian

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