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VOLUME XLII, ISSUE XX THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG UCSD Reaches ‘Historic Labor Rights Breakthrough’ University supports efforts in reaching a “historic labor Russell that authorizes the company deserves credit for embracing this rights breakthrough” with the appar- to use the university’s artwork, pre- kind of sweeping change. We are sherlock Honduras union workers el manufacturer Russell Athletics, a venting Russell from legally apply- very optimistic about the ability of by revising apparel subsidiary of Fruit of the Loom. ing UCSD logos to garments. the company and the union to work Along with nearly 100 universities The long-time suppliers of together to implement the accords.” holmes contract with bookstore. Dec. 25 — The same tweedy, across the nation — including Duke, UCSD logo apparel — including The company also agreed to Columbia and Harvard — UCSD sweatshirts, T-shirts and sweatpants open a new factory, rehire workers, weirdo detective with a pipe who made Granny swoon is getting an By Regina Ip boycotted Russell Athletics, the larg- — agreed to provide workers in provide them with economic assis- contributing Writer est licensee of retail sales at UCSD, for Honduras fair labor standards and tance and establish a joint union- extreme makeover this holiday sea- labor rights violations at its factories working conditions on Nov. 14. management training program. son. Thanks to Robert Downey Jr., he Workers Rights in Honduras, where it serves as the “We think these are tremendous- “The effect on students will be Holmes is now a major badass. Consortium, an independent largest private-sector company. ly positive and indeed historic agree- satisfaction that products carrying the See HOLMESpage 9 T labor rights organization, In June, UCSD terminated the ments,” WRC executive director recognized UCSD on Nov. 18 for its trademark-licensing contract with Scott Nova said. “We think Russell See HONDURASpage 3
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(/523 Sunday - Thursday, Dec. 6-10 &).!,3 ? 0RICE #ENTER %AST INCLUDING "URGER +ING 342%33).' 9/5 /54 /0%. 5.4), !- Sunday - Wednesday, Dec. 6-9 DE-STRESS AT PRICE CENTER WITH 0RICE #ENTER WEST INCLUDING 3UBWAY &2%% 3.!#+3 !.$ !#4)6)4)%3. JOHN HANACEK/GUARDIAN De-Stress Five local a capella groups congregated Dec. 2 to put on their second annual holiday concert in support of the San Diego Food Bank. Attendees were asked to bring canned food as donations. 0IVO=X[7^MZ;]Z^Ma4IVO]IOM Fest 3MMX+W]VKQT=V\QT?MM0W]Z[ DEC. 7-10 he particulars of the language Luther King, Jr. parade. In past years, of a Winter Quarter 2010 A.S. only funded the parade $1,500. T student survey — as well Councilmembers were split over the as a prolonged debate over various amount, but decided to allocate a nice allocations of funds — dominated median of $1,900 for the event. the drawn-out final Fall Quarter A.S. AVP Academic Affairs Jordan council meeting last night. Taylor and VP Finance and Resources An especially lengthy presenta- Peter Benesch got into a two-person tion from Professor Ross Frank of debate over the Course and Professor the Ethnic Studies Evaluation stu- department dent-survey funds. encouraged the New Benesch wanted council to install to protect C.A.P.E. an impartial direc- Business by providing tor within the KELSEY WONG a “‘necessary” A.S. Local Affairs [email protected] Memorandum of office to review Understanding American-Indian representation. for funding, but Taylor insisted that it Student Kayvan Ghaffari pre- would slow the process and hinder the LATE BREAK AT THE GAMEROOM sented a resolution to make the graffiti program. An allocation of $10,000 was stairs in Mandeville Hall a legal place approved to move from C.A.P.E. to the 1/2 PRICE POOL & PING PONG for free expression. Ghaffari proposed U.S. grants line item. Winter and Spring Quarters as a trial As the night dragged on, a num- Monday - Thursday, Dec. 7-10 period for students to tag freely with- ber of councilmembers left, and the 9PM - Midnight out fear of being prosecuted by police. fourth-floor forum was left with 17 President Utsav Gupta updated members — exactly quorum, or the 'AMEROOM s 0RICE #ENTER WEST , councilmembers on the Fall 2009 minimum number of members need- happenings. Gupta successfully cre- ed to be present for a valid vote. ated new positions within his office, Wording of the Winter Quarter obtained ‘B’ parking permits for sena- student survey posed the biggest time- tors and college chairs, expanded the hog of the night. Councilmembers MASSAGE MANIA s &REE UCSD football team support group debated for more than two hours over Monday, Dec. 7 on Facebook to 4,000 members and a 16-question survey. cinched lieutenant governor lead Vague word choices, such as 10AM - 4PM candidate Janice Hahn to speak on “something other than the above,” "ALLROOM ! s 0RICE #ENTER WEST , campus in March. drove councilmembers into the most During the rest of his term, Gupta intense debate of the night. They dis- hopes to increase A.S. visibility efforts cussed wording and potential hidden with weekly video podcasts, create bet- messages behind questions about food ter public relations by holding more ideas at the Grove Cafe, the proposed 4(%2!09 &,5&&)%3 s &2EE press conferences and town-hall meet- A.S. store merchandise and different ings and fight for priority enrollment types of Loft events. Tuesday, Dec. 8 for A.S. councilmembers in spring. Freshman Senator Kevin Hoang 10AM - 2PM Eleanor Roosevelt College Senator accidentally referred to students as Pauline Nuth said that ERC is cur- “children” when discussing whether or ,IBRARY Walk (Just look for Petting Palace) rently seeking a new provost and not students visit the Grove Cafe. A LiveWell UC San Diego Program looking to revamp the Making of the By 1:15 a.m., councilmembers Modern World core program. were still dissecting the survey ques- The most heated discussion of the tions, citing a motion to add questions night began with a debate over $2,160 about how much students are willing allocated to the Center for Student to spend to support a potential foot- #50#!+%3 #/#/! s &REE Involvement for the annual Martin ball team, the Loft and transportation. Tuesday, Dec. 8 7PM - 9PM <]ZS";\]LMV\)K\Q^Q[U,ZW^M*WaKW\\ #OMMUNTER ,OUNGE s 0RICE #ENTER %AST , ▶ HONDURAS, from page 1 Since January, Russell faced the Russell label, maybe in the bookstore largest collegiate boycott of an appar- in the future, will be produced under ell company ever recorded after the much-improved labor conditions,” WRC investigated the closure of the UCSD Bookstore director John Turk factories (due to an attempt by work- "!'%,3 ",5% "//+3 s &REE said. “Some students are acutely aware ers to unionize) last October. As more Wednesday, Dec. 9 of that and care deeply … [They] will student activists and garment workers feel pretty good about this because their from the unions of the Confederación 8AM actions made a difference, not just on General del Trabajo and Sitrajerzeesh ,IBRARY Walk this campus but nationwide. There’s a campaigned, several members of the lot of power in student activism.” UC Congress wrote to the Russell CEO. Co-Sponsored by Commuter Student Services Turk is also a member of the Shortly after the Fair Labor Association Committee for the UC Code of put the company on probation, Russell Conduct for Trademark Licensees, announced it would make concessions. which advised the UC Office of the “They became much more respon- President to eliminate contracts with sive because they were very concerned OTTERPOP OASIS s &2%E Russell Athletics. The committee stat- about the impact on these university Thursday, Dec. 10 ed that the company was not in com- relationships,” Nova said. “The kind pliance with the code of conduct, and of action that UCSD took put a huge NOON - 2PM would not be able to retain its license amount of pressure on the company, 0RICE #ENTER 0LAZA until it met the required standards. and that made them more interested The bookstore requires every one than they were initially in finding a of its vendors to join the Fair Labor resolution.” Association so it can be informed of The Student Workers Collective of any labor-condition violations. UCSD petitioned Chancellor Marye VOJWFSTJUZDFOUFSTVDTEFEVr The bookstore replaced Russell Anne Fox and passed the Resolution for with alternate company Wideworld, Sweatshop Workers’ Right to Associate which manufactures spandex-based products in the United States. See WRCpage 6 4 THE UCSD GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG/OPINION WHICH OF THE PROPOSED REFERENDA ARE YOU MOST Props to Susan Wilbur, UC Director of Undergraduate Admissions, LIKELY TO SUPPORT IN for extending the UC application deadline after the Web site crashed SPRING? VOTE ONLINE. Nov. 30, preventing many hopefuls from making the deadline. √ The shuttle service √ The Loft Flops to the New York State Senate for voting 38-24 against a bill to √ The football program legalize gay marriage on Dec. 2, despite overwhelming √ None of them 7816176+76<)+<<0--,1<7:"[email protected] support in the State Assembly. *ZWSMWNN -,1<7:1)4 5IKa¼['>Q[Q\ 3MMXAW]Z-aM[ \PM4IVLWN ;MKWVLPIVL 8MMTML¸\PM0Q\[ s the holidays approach, it’s )ZMV¼\7^MZAM\ hard not to worry how you’ll A be able to afford everyone on your list. If you’re anything like How-to Guru, you’re also probably ext quarter, your education is going to cost more. A lot more. A wondering how to pick up some stuff small group of important people in suits made that decision for for yourself in the meantime. N you last month. As expected, this made students angry. They protested. They cried. They made a lot of Facebook groups. As also expected, the increase passed anyway. How-to It’s always frustrating to look back on these periods of tumult and real- ize how futile our efforts sometimes are. No matter how outraged we get, Guru how much of a ruckus we make or how often we walk out of class, rarely are we able to prevent the passage of major university policy. [email protected] But there are some things we can influence a lot more readily. Starting in January, the A.S. Council — your elected student representatives — will Two words: thrift store. be debating a series of student-fee referendums. Two of these are designed Here’s how you’ll know you’ve to bail out failing campus enterprises. The other is meant to bring you a found one. It must carry the faint football team. There might even be a few surprise proposals along the way smell of a flatulent grandma and con- — we’ll just have to wait and see. stantly play a CD full of ’80s power The difference between this type of fee increase and the one dealt by ballads on low volume. Thrift stores the UC Board of Regents, however, is that referendums actually afford stu- are full of ugly shit — dresses covered dents some say in the matter at hand. You get to vote. You get to decide. in mysterious stains, porcelain clown That doesn’t mean you should wait until Spring Quarter rolls around lamps and Bill Cosby sweaters. But to have your voice heard, though. There’s a lot to be done in the mean- every once in a while — when the time. stars align mid-Toni Braxton howl — Most importantly, it will be crucial to ensure that the council comes you will stumble upon the most awe- up with referendum language that allows students new degrees of control some $5 cocktail dress of all time. over the operations they would be funding. This concern will be most Buffalo Exchange, on the other apparent in the council’s discussion of the transportation and Loft refer- hand, is not a thrift store. It’s full of endums — both of which could easily leave students monetarily shafted if barely worn, mildly priced merchan- certain necessary precautions are not taken. dise. The difference between the two The Loft, in particular, merits a closer look. This is the second year in is a girl in trendy glasses who’s already a row now that campus officials have tried to implement a student fee to picked out the hip stuff for you. fund the fledgling nightclub. And, for the second year in a row, many stu- You must be hip girl — sort dents are rightfully skeptical about the proposal. The fact that the univer- through the shit yourself. And doing sity built a performance venue without the foresight to secure it a funding so, young thriftshopper, requires strict source should raise all kinds of questions. adherence to the following rules. Many councilmembers, unfortunately, appear ready to throw together Be patient. When you step into a hasty referendum that would ask students to pay for the Loft without secondhand world, the rules of gaining any significant degree of control over its operations. Fortunately, consumerism change. That sweater A.S. President Utsav Gupta has outlined an alternative proposal, one that doesn’t come in a small, customer ser- gives students power over the venue’s annual budget and significant over- vice means a creepy grin from the guy sight into Loft spending. Here’s hoping the rest of the council catches on. at the register and all dressing-room The transportation referendum will require the same sort of checks surfaces are questionably sticky. If you and balances — that is, if the council even agrees to sponsor it. Not much want to find that vibrant sequined has been discussed so far, but the core issues remain the same: If we’re frock, you must flip through every going to be paying for the campus shuttle service, we better make sure we piece of pukey clothing in the store. have some say in how it runs. It’s all too easy to buy into the “If you don’t Don’t think of it as a chore — it’s an fund us, we’re going to cut service” mantra currently being espoused by expedition into a world of society’s transportation officials. Rather than let panic take hold, let’s make sure most deject objects. our councilmembers take a calm, collected approach to this issue while Make quick judgements. If you maintaining the goal of student empowerment. They need us. We have think that windbreaker might have the upper hand. potential, it probably doesn’t. You In general, the university doesn’t like the idea of ceding control to don’t have time to meditate on it students. Our campus officials will likely resist providing us with any real anyway — there are six more aisles of sort of governance. With that in mind, be wary of “governing boards” crap you still have to comb through and “oversight committees.” These tend to be largely symbolic and almost before you find your glory item: the entirely ineffective (see: Athletic, Recreation and Sports Advisory Board). worn-in shirt with the nonsensical The key is to establish a student majority on these boards. Which we now saying that you love at first glance. have the opportunity to do. Beware of thrift eye (a less serious There’s certainly going to be a lot to talk about next quarter, and every strain of Triton eye). When surround- student would be wise to take part in the discussion. This is your univer- ed by mediocrity, your attractiveness sity, after all. More importantly, it’s your money. standards plunge. But much unlike your drunken one-night stand with a crusty-faced slob, your decision to bring home that damp shoulder-pad- ded blazer may have long-term effects. Never buy purely out of nostalgia. If it reminds you of Grandma, it will make you look like Grandma. If it’s a pair of high-waisted jeans you’ve seen on Full House, slowly back away. If it’s something from a Richard Simmons work-out video, save it for Halloween. Always do a stain inspection on potential purchases. You’d be sur- prised at how many people suffer ,+0;690(3)6(9+ from chronic perspiration nowadays. :PTVUL>PSZVU Avoid conversation with thrift- EDITOR IN CHIEF store staff. They’re all freaks. OK, (S`ZZH)LYLaUHR some of them are cool. But most have 9LaH-HYHaTHUK minor drooling problems. MANAGING EDITORS Finally, never purchase used socks, ;YL]VY*V_ underwear or bedsheets. It’s just gross. 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Along the way, I will continue Assistant Deans of External Affairs for UCSD Extension Henry DeVries to speak out about the poor quality of said the circumstantial causes for the education from the DAC program.” class’s downfalls were unique. Students such as Root demand AUTO LOANS “There was a change of instruc- monetary compensation, a motion tors,” DeVries said. “It was not cur- the university has denied per the riculum or policy which affected this UCSD Extension Refund Policy. The class — it was an unforeseen person- policy states that students who with- Unwrap a great rate and low nel change, and in these circumstanc- draw are refunded 75 percent of the es, there are always chances for things tuition if they withdraw by second monthly payments to fall through the cracks.” week, 50 percent by third week and The university responded to the 25 percent by fourth week. Since the complaints with a formal investiga- students filing the complaints did not ) Rates as low as 2.99% APR for up to tion lead by Interim Register and withdraw from the class, university 24 months or 3.99% APR up to 72 months Director of Student Services Elizabeth associates maintain that a refund is Silva. She addressed the complaints not possible. ) Vehicles 2007 and newer % by offering extended opportunities DeVries said that although mon- 1 free of cost to students. These offers etary compensation is unlikely due 2 APR ) No payment for 90 days included online classes, Saturday to the policy, the university is still morning workshops and course concerned about the grievance com- 3 2.99 ) Optional Credit Protection up to 24 months offerings from Fall Quarter 2009 and plaints. He added that major revi- (makes your payment if you lose your job) Winter Quarter 2010. sions to the DAC courses are unlikely According to DeVries, four of since the change of instructors was a ) Everyone in Yolo County can apply! the seven students who filed griev- one-time occurrence. ances accepted the offers of extended “Complaints are rare occurrenc- instruction. es,” DeVries said. “This is rare, but “We listened to the students’ con- when it happens it’s important. Our cerns about their lack of training and biggest concern is that students get offered them opportunities for fur- the education they need, and we take ther education,” DeVries said. “The complaints very seriously.” How To Apply: reparations the students were offered Additional reporting by Angela Chen. were very fair and reasonable.” ) (858) 334-6456 However, Root said the offers, Readers can contact Tanja Fijalkowski including online classes at Lynda.com at [email protected]. ) www.usecu.org ) On campus at: 3100 Gilman Drive (in the Gilman Parking Center) )XX7NNMZML\W0]UIVQ\IZQIV/ZW]X[ ▶ PHONE, from page 1 ly useful for navigating and making has been research money allocated by the whole trip into the United States UCSD. The application also received from Mexico,” Stalbaum said. “You funding from the Transnational really have to raise questions as to why Communities Award given by the there’s such criticism over a device that U.S. Embassy in Mexico. is really only useful within an hour of Your Campus Credit Union However, organizations like the time and within a couple kilometers Center of Immigration Studies — a of safety sites to help someone who’s nonprofit group that researches the disoriented to get to a water site.” effects of immigration on the U.S. — Researchers are attempting to vocally disapprove of the application. address some problems before the CIS communications associate release date, such as cost and life span. Bryan Griffith said an application “You can install it on a mobile to identify an individual’s location phone that is operable — that some- Holiday Auto Loans: Tis’ the Season to $ave. would be used to promote further body could use in an emergency unsafe activity when in the wrong situation in the desert — but after a 1. APRs are based on a specifi c level of creditworthiness, a new or used car purchase and a minimum loan amount of $10,000. hands. couple weeks, that data is going to 2.99% APR is based on approximately 24 monthly payments of $42.99 per $1,000 borrowed. 3.99% APR is based on approximately time out because of the stale data 72 monthly payments of $15.65 per $1,000 borrowed. Rates apply to new and late model used cars 2007 and newer. APRs also “Anytime people make a high- include a 1.00% discount for automatic payment from a USE checking account, which must remain active during the term of your technology tool that will identify problem,” Stalbaum said. loan. Rates, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. 2. Finance charges begin accruing as of the loan origination date. where a person is, I don’t think it will The researchers plan to offer the 3. Credit protection products are offered through CUNA Mutual Insurance Group (not affi liated with USE), subject to qualifi cations. be used only to find water,” Griffith tool to various humanitarian and said. “The tool will not only help ille- church organizations by the end of gal immigrants, but help drug smug- the year at minimal to no cost. gling and human smuggling.” “We’re making all of the software According to the U.S. Immigration available as open source software,” and Nationality Act, anyone helping Stalbaum said. “We’re providing our illegal immigration is subject to Title services at a public university to the 8 of the U.S. Code, Section 1324, larger transglobal community, which which states that aiding in the trans- we’re a part of.” portation of illegal aliens across the The application has won two border is an offense that can poten- Transborder Awards from the UCSD tially lead to fines or imprisonment. Center for the Humanities. Stalbaum said legality should not be an issue for a “public safety tool.” Readers can contact Connie Qian at “The technology itself isn’t real- [email protected]. ?:+\W5WVQ\WZ=VQWVQbI\QWV8ZWKM[[ ▶ WRC, from page 3 and Enforcement of UC Code of and the union workers and provide the Conduct with Russell Corporation. involved universities with a follow-up ! " Working alongside United report on the implementation process. Students Against Sweatshops — a “They recognize that it’s a positive national organization that advocates step for their company,” Nova said. for worker rights — SWS arranged “They’ve said that they’re very com- an open forum in which two union mitted to this new partnership with the workers from the Jerzees de Honduras union. We’ve been encouraged by what factory talked about the conditions they said, and the initial steps they’ve they worked under and how they lost taken to implement the agreement.” their jobs for unionizing. If UCSD receives positive reports “I’m really glad that student soli- from the WRC on the implementa- darity efforts really helped to boost tion progress, Turk said the deci- the momentum … to open the fac- sion to send Russell an application to tory again,” A.S. Vice President of renew its license would be forthcom- External Affairs and SWC member ing early next year. Gracelynne West said. WRC will now monitor the agree- Readers can contact Regina Ip at ments made between the company [email protected]. SPORTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 7 :]VVMZ:M\]ZV[.I^WZ?Q\P;\ZWVO;MVQWZ4MILMZ[PQX JOSHUA MEADOR/GUARDIAN ▶ WRIGHT, MYVTWHNL Individually, Wright finished 43rd with over his years on the team, and but it’s been something I’ve enjoyed. overall and second on the team. It kept them in mind during his final I enjoyed both being a freshman was his best regional finish ever — season as a Triton. and being a senior, but for totally and a fitting “No matter what, regardless of different reasons.” way to close ability or anything like that, I’ll As a freshman, I had no idea out his UCSD always look up to the upperclass- what to expect. I had all my goals career. men that I ran with,” he said. “The laid out, and every time I had a “I could knowledge that they imparted on question, I just had to ask some- No matter see them run- me while they were here is invalu- body. As a senior, I’ve really enjoyed what, ning close to able.” being able to answer a lot of those “regardless each other, Wright’s favorite moments in his questions when the underclassmen but I’m not UCSD career include breaking four have them.” of ability or sure they minutes in a 1,500-meter race and Wright’s learned leadership anything like knew they dressing up as the solar system for came into play during his last cross- were that the UCSD Athletic’s annual costume country race in a UCSD uniform: that, I’ll always close,” Wright contest. Although his four years as a the 2009 NCAA West Regional look up to the said. “I just member of the Triton cross-country Championships. About one half- upperclassmen came up to team are over, he said he sees him- mile into the race, he noticed that that I ran with.” them and said self continuing to run long into the nearly all his teammates were run- ‘Hey let’s get future. ning near each other — but not MIKE WRIGHT together,’ and “Once I’m done running for the together as a group. CROSS COUNTRY we fell into a university, I can be more flexible,” Wright called for them to stay pack. I defi- Wright said. “I’d like to branch out together for about a mile of their nitely think and try some half-marathons or 10K race, after which a smaller that helped calm us down and [got] marathons.” group broke off and kept together us focused early on in the race.” for more than half the race, helping Wright said he had great respect Readers can contact Liam Rose at lead his team to a ninth-place finish. for the Triton seniors he has run [email protected]. WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG/HIATUS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 8 TONIGHT .PYSZ¸3H\YH¹ Revisit your earliest nightmares .PYSZ¸3\Z[MVY3PML¹ with the Old Globe Theater’s annual ;OL.YV\JO¸>OH[L]LY0:H`¹ production of the Dr. Suess classic boss ditties “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” ;/,),:;:65.: -HZOH^U ,_PSL¸3PMLHZH:OVY[`¹ playing all season long. HiATUS 05/0(;<:;/0:>,,2 +HU(\LYIHJO¸.VPU»/VTL¹ WINTER eMOVIE e PREVIEW the lovely the imaginarium bones HOLIDAY of doctor parnassus Jan. 15 — From Peter Jackson, the same epic nerd who brought us “Lord of the Rings,” DEC. 25 — Even if you, for whatever rea- comes the haunting story of 14-your-old Susie son, don’t like strip-free acid trips or aren’t fan of Salmon. After being raped and murdered, the midgets, curiosity alone should be enough to pull littlest angel observes her greiving family from a you into “The Imaginarium of personal heaven as they attempt to solve the mys- Doctor Parnassus.” Not to men- tery of her death. Based on Alice Sebold’s best- tion, it’s the last movie Heath selling novel, the film follows Susie’s father Jack Ledger — our generation’s James (Mark Wahlberg) as he pores obsessively over the Dean — will ever appear in. case, her emotionally unstable mother Abigail After his tragic and untimely (Rachel Weisz) and her younger sister, who is death, production was put on determined to find out the truth even if it means hold until three of his buddies risking her own life. Highlights include Jackson’s FA R E (no-big-deal stars Johnny Depp, psychedelic interpretation of Susie’s heaven with THANKSGIVING'S CROP WAS SUBJECT TO DROUGHT, BUT Jude Law and Colin Farrell) took fantastical cinematography, lush colors and the CHRISTMASTIME CINEMA IS BULGING AT THE SACK it upon themselves to split the same out-of-this-world vision that made him role and finish up the film. famous. With Stanley Tucci topping off the creepy — WITH PERIOD COSTUMES, CIRCUS MIDGETS AND A Dr. P, played by the versatile as Salmon’s next-door neighbor, we’re bound to Christopher Plummer, makes a get goosebumps — and not the good kind. DOUBLE SHOT OF NORTON TO MAKE THE 'NOGG GO DOWN. deal with the devil — an always outrageous Tom Waits — to — Neelaab Nasraty Staff Writer trade in his daughter for immor- tality. Mysterious outsider Tony, played by all four sexpots, travels through magical parallel worlds in order to save the girl. Written and directed by Terry Gilliam, “Imaginarium” is sure to be the hallucinogenic jour- ney of the year. Come on, even Verne Troyer — yes, the freakish midget from “Austin Powers” — stopped by for a cameo. As if we didn’t have reason enough to see Up in the Air it twice. STARRING GEORGE CLOONEY, VERA FARMIGA — Amanda Martinek & ANNA KENDRICK Staff Writer DIRECTED BY JASON REITMAN RATED R 01:49 ser ious moonlight DEC. 4 — A romantic comedy with one too many revenge plots for comfort, “Serious Moonlight” takes “All’s fair in love and war” to heart (a la “Intolerable Cruelty”), spelling out all the reasons not to date a high-powered attorney — as if we needed more than one. A lip-pumped Meg Ryan plays Louise, super- woman lawyer who finds out her husband Ian is having an affair with a young floozy (Kristen up in the air Bell). Instead of flying into hysterics, Louise has a ▶ AIR, MYVTWHNL cry and laugh at the same time trodden. the movie brilliant. Reitman’s con- But on the real: Jason Reitman (just when you thought happy-sad But after wrapping up a day of stant push and pull from devastat- more novel idea: duct-tape him to the toilet and took the best things about “Juno” must be a promotional myth), and tearful, exasperated, how-could- ing reality to a slick utopia of tiny hold him hostage until he loves her. — its heart-wrenchingly human sometimes simply stare in a stupe- you-do-this-to-me breakdowns, cocktails and V.I.P. cards leaves Hilarity ensues conflicts, its compassion, its fied hush. Bingham clicks his briefcase us vaguely empty and utterly (or doesn’t) as she-devil attempts tongue-in-cheeky dialogue (sans Clooney hits top form as the closed with a little satisfied smile absorbed. the forced quirkiness) — and self-assured, no-strings Ryan and heads back to the airport, The casting ultimately makes to reignite the spark through cherry-topped the whole thing Bingham — in essence, corporate unscathed. Striding through metal it work: No one but Clooney with George Clooney and a America’s dreamy hitman. A “ter- detectors like the drill were a could have played white-collar a parade of old handful of other unreasonably mination specialist,” he’s paid to cakewalk, he enjoys an in-flight jet-hopper so charmingly, and no wedding footage good-looking actors. A film this fire people for bosses too spineless lifestyle 322 days out of the year: one but real people — who really and truly hor- uplifting, this strangely disarming, to do the deed; indeed, it takes a To know him is to fly with him. got the boot — could have made rific a capella. this relevant and even timeless, steely soul to bear countless tragic Problem is, we’re still half Desperate for freedom, Ian screams for the atten- is enough to make an audience pleas of the economically down- crushed — and that’s what makes See REITMAN, page 10 tion of neighbors — only to realize he has alerted “bad guy” robbers that they’re in the clear. While the storyline may be dubious, the cast has potential: Ryan, no longer America’s sweetheart, tries her hand at domineering bitch, while Bell sets aside sass to do dumb blonde. It may not have the merit of screenwriter Adrienne Shelley’s early work (read: “Waitress”), but it does teach a valuable lesson: Before duct-taping your estranged husband to a toilet, lock the door. — Angela Chen Senior Staff Writer HIATUS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN9 sherlock holmes ▶ HOLMES, MYVTWHNL As the murderous cult leader Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) conspires to destroy London, Holmes and Watson team up once nine again to stop evil from running amuck. But don’t expect the same ▶ NINE, MYVTWHNL Carol adaptation, Contini revisits women of his past whilst fingerprinting and clue-sniffing that rocked you to sleep as a wee A musical in its own right, “Nine” sings and dances its way contending with those of the present: his mistress (Penélope one. After all, Sherlock 2.0 comes complete with action-packed through the midlife crisis of world-renowned Italian film direc- Cruz), costume designer (Judi Dench), film star muse (Nicole explosions; a hot, half-naked Rachel McAdams; and Jude Law, the tor Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis). Drained of creative Kidman) and an American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson). embodiment of everything sexy in Britain, in the passenger seat. juices and racked with personal strife, the midlife-crisis victim Much in the same vein as Marshall’s 2002 hit “Chicago,” Peppered with cheesy quips and shot in picturesque London, direc- juggles the demands of shooting his next film — for which he “Nine” leverages from ornate costuming, subdued colors, tor Guy Ritchie’s rendering of this sleuthing superstar will knock has no script — and his wife of 20 years (Marion Cotillard), flashy dance numbers and an ensemble cast that collectively this classic on its ancient butt — and we can’t wait to see it go down. who is tiring of his absence. Schizophrenic tendencies warp boasts six Oscars. — Amanda Martinek Contini’s mind, and his fugitive imagination soon blurs the line — Leila Haghighat Staff Writer between reality and fiction. As if within a mid-‘60s Christmas Senior Staff Writer DEC. 25 — Down to spend this year’s break getting high to some- leaves thing other than “Home Alone”? Cue Edward Norton, crossbows, Edward druthers of Norton, mistaken identities, Edward HIATUS PICKS THE WEEK’S BEST BETS grass Norton talking in a hick accent and um, Edward Norton, and you’ve got Tim Blake Nelson’s “Leaves of Grass.” Norton plays two parts: a brilliantly blazed Oklahoman and an eloquent Ivy LANDMARK THEATRES POSTER SALE League professor who happens to be the pothead’s twin. Enter Susan Sarandon LANDMARK LA JOLLA and Richard Dreyfuss, and it’s the perfect stoner comedy that isn’t. DEC. 5 / 10 A.M. / FREE “Pineapple Express” may have taken itself a tad too seriously, but the dead- Know a movie buff who’s dying to cover up the ward- pan faces of Norton and Norton on the black-and-white movie poster have us white walls of his dorm? Look no further for Christmas gifts, because Landmark’s got the hookup. This Saturday, wondering if this comedy truly has a dark side. Sure, the trailer promises hilari- the SD theater chain will host its annual poster sale. And ous hijinks that only a “pair” of charming twins could cause — using mistaken with over 500 movie posters at $1 each, you would have identities to their advantage; paying the price — but we hope this buddy flick to be one lazy bum not to head down to Landmark’s is more than a couple Mary J. jokes and jabs at the intelligentsia and/or corn- La Jolla Village location to take advantage of this one- crunchin’ farmers. But seriously — two Edward Nortons. Now that’s hot. day sale. Whether your friend worships indie flicks or swallows high-energy blockbusters by the bucket, there’s the young victor ia — Hannah Kang Senior Staff Writer something here for everyone on a college budget. (JB) DEC. 18 — Missed out on “The Queen” and “Marie Antoinette”? No need to fret — a HOW THE GROUCH STOLE CHRISTMAS new royalty introspective produced by Martin THE BELLY UP DEC. 7, 9 P.M. / $17 Scorsese is about to be bestowed upon all the girly history buffs and costume-drama lovers of Head north to the Belly Up for some raw, sticky Cali hip- the world (with emphasis on the word costume, hop. Living Legends mainstay the Grouch will headline the event, rocking cuts from his upcoming Three Eyes off not drama). Apparently, Victoria’s life as a young the Time. But the Grouch might not steal the show with woman lacked any significant degree of sub- openers this awesome — Mistah F.A.B. is ghostridin’ his stance, although her budding relationship with yellow bus down to get the crowd hyphy beforehand. Also Prince Albert (the focal point of the film) might opening the show is newcomer Fashawn, who recently allow a somewhat endearing romantic yarn. teamed up with LA producer Exile (of Blu & Exile fame) Mind you, the couple will hardly pose a chal- for his debut album Boy Meets World, which dropped lenge to “Pirates” heartthrobs Elizabeth Swan in October. And yes, he’s still a boy — the 20-year-old and Will Turner, and there will be no convenient Fashawn would have to use a fake to get into the club if vampires to perform neck-piercing love scenes. he didn’t have a wristband. (JS) So don’t get too excited. Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend are sure to steam things up a bit, but it’s rumored to be a show-stealing performance for LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S MASS Paul Bettany, who plays Prime Minister Lord MANDEVILLE AUDITORIUM Melbourne. Cheers, mate! DEC. 4 & 5, 8 P.M. / DEC. 6, 3 P.M. / $18 — Gretchen Wegrich This weekend, Conrad Prebys’ neglected ancestor of a Staff Writer music hall will play host to one of the most controversial, rarely performed pieces by late American composing DEC. 4 — Though the tell-all trailer for legend Leonard Bernstein. Combining the secular director Jim Sheridan’s latest leaves little and sacred, Berenstein’s “MASS: A Theatre Piece for unanswered, there is something about the Singers, Players and Dancers” was originally performed idea of a supposedly dead soldier return- as an anti-Vietnam War statement in the ’70s. The La Jolla Symphony teams up with UCSD music icons Ken ing home that leaves us itching to know brothers Anderson (gospel-choir guru) and Steven Schick (young- more. The A-list cast doesn’t look half at-heart percussionist) to bring a taste of retro rebellion bad either. With Tobey Maguire, Natalie and progressive composition to UCSD’s original stage. (JS) Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal leading the way, we find out what happens when a grieving army widow seeks comfort in the arms of her deceased husband’s black- sheep brother. exit strategy But what begins as a post-mortem ther- THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS apy session quickly transforms into some- thing else entirely, when the apparently “500 DAYS OF NAPPY ROOTS “dead” first husband arrives at the front SUMMER” PORTER’S PUB door to discover a blossoming romance PRICE CENTER THEATER DEC. 3, 4 P.M. between his wife and brother. Sound DEC. 3 & DEC. 6, 6 P.M. & 9 P.M. $5 familiar? That’s probably because it has the $3 CHE BENEFIT SHOW same exact plot as “Cider House Rules.” JENNY SCHEINMAN CHE CAFE And “Pearl Harbor.” Oh, Hollywood. THE LOFT DEC. 4, 9 P.M. Though hardly groundbreaking, DEC. 3 $6 Maguire’s post-traumatic stress meltdown $5 7 SECONDS, and consequential shoot-out with the cops FOOSH BOUNCING SOULS does look epic, and will undoubtedly earn HSS 1330 CHE CAFE an Oscar nod or two. To hell with origi- DEC. 3, 8 P.M. DEC. 9, 7:30 P.M. nality. FREE $6 — Neelaab Nasraty Staff Writer 10THE UCSD GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 HIATUS Juno Follow-Up Straight Soars CONCERTPREVIEW ▶ REITMAN, MYVTWHNL those blubbering breakdowns so convincing. “We read from a legal form used to fire people,” Reitman said, describing how he prompted reactions from people with PRETTY GIRLS MAKE no prior acting experience. “The second they would hear it, their eyes would turn red; their postures would change. If someone asked me what the worst part was about getting fired, I would have said, ‘Loss of income.’ But it’s not the money — FLOWERY GRAVES it’s the lack of purpose. It’s the reason to get out of bed in the morning.” But the pink-slip moments of outrage aren’t overwhelming Life in San Francisco Births Brokenhearted Honesty from the Kind of or overly sentimental; instead, they’re just sporadic enough to Pill-Poppers Who Belong at the Loft. By Chris Kokiousis generate a kind of lingering unrest, framing Bingham’s mildly existential journey and reminding us of catastrophes much greater than a guy in his 40s who can’t commit. hristopher Owens and Chet “JR” Owens’ weathered Costello croons for gling reverb sadness/madness that only a Alex Goran (Vera Farmiga) plays the stunning female White have hit a vein of melan- some pure, simple pleasures — friends particularly lovable kind of weirdo could counterpart to Bingham’s effortless cool. “Think of me as your- C choly so deep, it’s hard to listen to forever, a box of pizza and a bottle of cultivate. self, only with a vagina,” she purrs, admiring in equal parts their debut Album in the wrong mood. wine. Heralded as one of 2009’s most Much has been written about Owens’ his stolen room-key collection and frequent flyer miles. After If you’re bummed, Girls’ retro ballads profound new records, Album is natural, tragic and fascinating backstory as a doing the dirty, both flip open their laptops to arrange another might not help; then again, they also elegant and timeless, borrowing the flair boy raised in the Children of God cult, domestic booty call. could be the perfect remedy. Their syr- of rock from the past four decades, but where he could only listen to certain But Bingham’s world of hotel sex and complimentary pea- upy brand of Cali-pop quivers under managing it within the mellow and jan- records approved inside the group — nuts comes to a slamming halt when he’s introduced to Natalie mostly praise anthems and songs that Keener (Anna Kendrick), a fresh-faced graduate with ambi- David Berg (the cult’s founder) enjoyed. tions to fire workers without stepping foot on another plane There’s a lot more to Owens’ story — again. Using videoconferencing, one needs only to sit at his or a millionaire mentor in Texas, a drug- her computer and read a carefully designed script to break the addled San Francisco lifestyle, some girl news, hundreds of miles away. problems (obviously) — but it’s Owens’ Of course, her cost-effective plan threatens Bingham’s rose- songwritten honesty that saves this tinted universe. Convinced his job is an art form requiring band from hype overdose. Forlorn cuts more grace and experience than the equivalent of a text-mes- like “Laura” ride warm, unadorned sage breakup, he dares the naive overachiever to do the nasty chords from the desperate first verse job herself, face-to-face with a world outside the Ivy League all the way to the “Reach out and touch nest. His challenge proves transformative for both — in the end, me I’m right here/ And I don’t wanna all our expectations are shot in a wedding scene that shifts the fight anymore” chorus plea. We also movie from Bingham’s airbrushed, air-conditioned gaze to a get a wishlist of all his ex’s luxuries in softer place where real people live, in all their imperfections and “Lust for Life,” — like a suntan, a beach insecurities. house and a father, to begin. The perspective shift mirrors Reitman’s own journey while There’s no irony here, and while the conceiving the film. “When I started making movies seven band is Girls and the album is Album — years ago, I was a single guy living in an apartment in my 20s; bringing to mind so much subpar min- I was a contrarian,” he said, chewing a fish taco thoughtfully. imalist hipster music from this decade “But then I became a father, I got a mortgage … Ryan starts to — Girls are genuine to a refreshing recognize similar things that I was recognizing.” fault. With the songs pouring out and But the movie doesn’t set out to villainize Bingham for another LP on the way next year, shunning his family or refusing a shot at substantial intimacy; these Bay burnout heroes will bring if anything, the guy’s just too damn likeable to fault. Nor does their twisted peace and love to “Up” blindly applaud the sanctity of marriage and feed us an the Loft Friday in search of good easy ending, just in time for the holidays. Instead, it merely sug- times. So sing along. gests that “life’s better with company.” Whether or not you find Girls will perform live at the the right co-pilot or crash and burn, remains, well — you get Loft with the Morning Benders where I’m going here. on Dec. 4 at 8:30 p.m. MON @gol`]?jgm[`Klgd] DEC7 ;`jakleYkLgmj 8pm WED RYf]DYehj]qg^L`j]]K`]]lk DEC9 gf SAT 9f=n]faf_oal` DEC12 KgfNgdl%>ZkerLahp 6pm FRI Hafc>dgq\DYk]jLjaZml]o'@Yn]Y DEC18 ;a_Yj$ >GJEGJ=AF>G 0-0&,0)&0),(ooo&Z]ddqmh&[ge ),+K;]\jgk$KgdYfY:]Y[`;91*(/-*) GN=J HIATUS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN11 THEATERREVIEW Outlawin’ Lovebirds Keep It Raw in Hearty Playhouse Remake Under the direction of John “criminals into heroes,” the musical ered by the actors. Designer Aaron Toward the end of the first act, McDaniel, the live instrumental pit questions Bonnie and Clyde’s tab- Rhyne’s backdrop projection screen bright-eyed Bonnie and ambitious Old-School Hustlers Lend injects the onstage action with a sense loid celebritydom. The soundtrack links history to fiction, interpolating Clyde chime in unison, “‘Helluva Some Sweet Emotion to of immediacy, while the musical score achieves this especially in “The scenes on stage with actual photos ride’ will be on our epitaph” — and — composed by Frank Wildhorn Devil,” when Bonnie’s mother laments from the 1930s, including mug shots indeed, this ride is as wild as their Gunpoints and Stick-Ups. and set to the evocative lyrics of Don behind tears that “Love was served up and Bonnie and Clyde’s facetious stiff musical genre could ever hope Black — jumps from one genre to the every day/When did the Devil take modeling for the camera. to become. By Leila Haghighat next, giving life to the stagnant Texas my girl away? ... What changes a rose setting. The melancholy violin vibra- into a thorn/When did my baby doll arren Beatty and Faye tos in Clyde’s opening number, “This get tossed and torn?” Dunaway may have robbed World Will Remember Me,” melt The production is still anchored W hearts and banks in the 1967 away into the pick-me-up staccato of by its antiheroes’ bold romance, tug- film “Bonnie and Clyde,” but the drums and distorted electric guitar in ging on all the strings of a sappy chick La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere the foul-mouthed Sheriff’s manifesto, flick — but a damn good one. Clyde musical — based on the bandits’ “Long Arm of the Law.” serenades Bonnie with an endear- rip-roarin’ life story — runs off with Despite their sparseness, ensemble ing love ballad on the ukulele that more substance and excitement than routines resuscitate the production, could very well be Jason Mraz’s next the Hollywood classic. In an emphatic giving it back that life-on-the-run feel hit. Add Stark Sands’ striking resem- departure from the film’s sensational- — especially in the first act, which is blance to Michael Cera, and presto! ism, director Jeff Calhoun flawlessly saturated with forcedly gushy strings. You’ve got yourself an edgy tearjerker. exposes the raw personal conflicts The chorus transforms into a calico- The award-winning actors chan- underlying the iconic pair’s life on swishing Sunday nel a good the lam in the Texas Dustbowl. Even parish in “God’s chunk of the a slow first act and misplaced, ironi- Arms Are Always same celebrity cally upbeat song and dance can’t put Open,” whoopin’ Bonnie & Clyde that canonized more than a small dent in this mag- and hollerin’ with STARRING LAURA OSNESS & STARK SANDS Bonnie and netic ray of sunshine. bibles in hand to DIRECTED BY JEFF CALHOUN Clyde. Laura We all know the story of Bonnie call-and-response LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE Osnes, winner of and Clyde: Robin Hood of the 1930s gospel blues. THROUGH DEC. 20 2007 NBC reality — 24-year-old Clyde Barrow — Michael show “Grease: wanders debonairly through the cen- Lanning’s dual You’re the One tral states in stolen Ford V8s, living role as preacher and legal judge is a That I Want,” diligently portrays off bank holdups. “Everybody’s got subtle critique of religion and judg- Bonnie, exuding redheaded fieriness dreams,” sure, but he’s “got plans,” an ment by God — a critique supported as inextinguishable from memory escapist mentality that draws aspir- by the starring duo, who advance as her wide range of voice. A Texas ing poet and fame-monger Bonnie together in an era where “God’s native himself, Tony Award nominee Parker to join his crime spree. dead” and “freedom is something Sands delivers a well-tempered and Clyde’s brother Buck and God-fearin’ we’ve gotta steal.” palpable Clyde, who never goes over sister-in-law Blanche tag along, and Those murky moral questions the top with the Southern twang. the Barrow gang soon steers its way are the grime behind the glitz that The real show-stoppers, though, are atop the nation’s list of public ene- Calhoun’s production attempts to Melissa van der Schyff and Mare mies. In the midst of an otherwise unearth. Whip-cracking sounds Winningham, who play Blanche notorious plot, the musical injects a of shell fire, followed by clouds of and Bonnie’s mom, respectively. As refreshing dose of realism by giving musky-smelling smoke and oozing comic relief, Van der Schyff’s Lord- voices to Bonnie and Clyde’s worri- bloodiness rev up the second act, praisin’ Blanche is a needed break some parents and Bonnie’s deferred with design by Tobin Ost and Brian from the morally heavy production. suitor Ted, who ultimately spear- Ronan. Instead of reveling in the The most artistically daring and heads the police chase for Clyde. “sensationalized bullshit” that turned successful ploy, however, is not deliv- MASTER OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES In today’s global environment, expertise in international affairs is essential to understanding the contemporary world. The Chapman University Master of Arts in International Studies is a two-year, full-time, interdisciplinary course of study designed to train students seeking a career in U.S. Foreign Service, the United Nations (U.N.), U.N.–specialized agencies, or international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Our program is well-rounded with academic and practical training, professional and regional tracks, international internships and hands-on experience for today’s world. JUST ADDED UCSD Extension Office near coffee cart For more information, contact Dr. James Coyle, program director, at 714-744-7074 or [email protected]. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2010 One University Drive, Orange 888-CU-APPLY . 714-997-6711 www.chapman.edu/intlstudies 12THE UCSD GUARDIAN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 HIATUS HIATUS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 THE UCSD GUARDIAN13 WINTER eMOVIE e PREVIEW it's complicated DEC. 25 — Alec Baldwin trades dent-minded baker with her attorney remodel her kitchen. in the under-the-breath cynicism of ex-husband, who’s by now remarried a Undoubtedly, the film will, once “30 Rock’s” Jack Donaghy for far less hot thing of his own (Lake Bell). Any again, laud Streep for the acting cha- abrasive schemes of chivalry in this other genre would portray the reunion meleon she is and exhibit yet more Christmas day release. Complications as a highly awkward affair, but this is of her recent shift toward less Oscar- arise when Baldwin steps into the mid- a romantic comedy — and a Nancy worthy, more commercial blockbuster dle of a budding relationship between Meyers one, at that. Accordingly, a roles. The film will also be a must-see two of Hollywood’s other cash cows, plot twist of family ties ensues à la for Academy Awards geeks. With Meryl Streep and Steve Martin, birth- director/ producer/ screenwriter’s the male leads, Baldwin and Martin, ing a star-struck love triangle. Nancy Meyers“Something’s Gotta slated to co-host next year’s show, Like all good divorcees with Give” and “The Parent Trap.” And think of “It’s Complicated” as a pocket three children, Jane (Streep) and so, as the divorcees’ innocent dinner guide to the jokes likely to be cracked 648,5(6&$)e Jack (Baldwin) have separated ways, rekindles romance, it threatens to among the silver screen elite, come (VSUHVVR%DU&RIIHH3DVWULHV6QDFNV buried the hatchet and let bygones be undermine Jack’s marriage and Jane’s Oscar night. bygones. Ten years later though, their relationship with Adam (Martin), — Leila Haghighat OPENO LATE Friday & Saturday son’s graduation reunites the indepen- an architect who she’s contracted to Staff Writer 5:30 -10:30pm sensitivity” and for leading actor interesting to see if his attempt at A SIMPLE Colin Firth’s “moving performance” poetic sensitivity falls short, how- )XQ:DUP&R]\6HWWLQJ6RIW 0HOORZ0XVLF as gay and grieving 52-year-old pro- ever, due to the acclaimed designer’s fessor George Falconer, suffering in innate need to sweep all the ugliness a world that cannot make room for away. We’ll certainly be left with /,9(086,& homosexuality. 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ELAINE CHEN VOLLEYBALL You’ve got to throw the ball over the damn The senior setter was one of three UCSD players to earn plate and give the other man his chance.” American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American — EARL WEAVER Honors. Chen finishes her Tritons career with 3,094 LEGENDARY BASEBALL COACH ;87:<;+76<)+<<0--,1<7:"[email protected] assits — second all-time in school history. CROSS COUNTRY PROFILE ;]Z^Q^IT NAME ▶ Mike Wright GRADE ▶ Senior /]QLMNWZ MAJOR ▶ Mechanical engineering *I[MJITT¼[ HOMETOWN ▶ Shingle Springs, Calif. HIGH SCHOOL ▶ Ponderosa High 7NN[MI[WV UCSD CROSS-COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS ▶ ast week, the 2009 baseball 2009 season came to an end with the announcement of the rSecond-best team finish at the NCAA West Region L Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Championships, with a 33:26.7 time. awards, marking the start of the six rBest Triton finish at the CCAA Championships, with a longest months of every baseball fan’s year: the offseason. For over half a 26:22.7 time. year, we watched teams evolve as 2008 they transitioned from spring train- ing to the dog days of summer and r19th overall at the Triton Classic, with time of 33:40.8. an eventual pennant race. As the rThird-best finish for UCSD at the NCAA West Regional Championships with a time of 35:39.9. Blanc 2007 on Base rNinth place versus Point Loma Nazarene University, with JAKE BLANC a time of 23:34.8. [email protected] rRan the Bob Firman Invitational in a time of 26:39.62. postseason wound down, we turned 2006 to our national pastime to keep us distracted from the decaying world rFifth-best Triton finish at the NCAA West Regionals, with a around us. The Yankees’ Evil Empire time of 34:50.89. was kind enough to take a break from counting their piles of cash to rTurned in a time of 28:34.65 at the Griak Invitational. let a pair of World Series games slip CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ▶ to the Phillies, keeping the baseball season on life support for a few more rNamed Most-Improved Runner in 2008. moments. But — like all good things in life rOnly senior runner on active 2009 roster. JOSHUA MEADOR/GUARDIAN — the season came to an end. Now, baseball fans have reverted back to post-breakup 16-year-old emotional states; looking back over old pictures, rereading old baseball articles and piecing together the previous year to THE EXTRA MILE see where we went wrong. The main difference is that when Chelsea Huang broke up with me By Liam Rose Staff Writer sophomore year in high school, she made it pretty clear that we were onsidering the depend- team. This, he knew, would be a year, we beat them for the first Regional Championships with the through forever. With baseball, I get ability and endurance crucial step in his future as a run- time, and got to take the last spot sixth best time for UCSD. the satisfaction of knowing that, in that Warren College ner. to state championships.” After his freshman campaign, only six short months, I will form senior Mike Wright Wright’s team lacked plans for Once the dust had settled after Wright became an established a beautiful and compassionate rela- Cshowed during his stellar four-year weekend or summer training, so the thrilling finals victory, Wright member of the squad, continuing tionship with the sport all over again. career on the UCSD cross-country he challenged his team to new looked for ways to continue his to improve through his sophomore But what am I supposed to do in team, it may come as a surprise limits by increasing their weekly cross-country career. After a gru- year. But his breakout perfor- the meantime? Instead of binging that he started off as a sprinter. training mileage from about 40 eling college search, Wright chose mance came his junior year, when on nachos and garlic fries to drown Wright began his competitive miles to 100 miles. UCSD because of its location and he made an impressive showing my off-season tears, I plan, instead, running career speeding through As a junior, Wright and class- top-notch academics and athletics. at the West Regionals, finishing to find solace in the sloppy seconds. races measured by hundredths of mate Dillon Brook began to Like all cross-country hopefuls, third on the team and 45th overall. Here are my five top picks: seconds on his junior-high track organize runs for the team on off- Wright arrived on campus more Wright’s achievements did not go 1. College football team. After moving on to high days. The team visibly improved than a month before classes to try unnoticed — he was named the Aside from the Florida Gators’ school, however, he found the fur- — as did its top two runners. By out for the team. At first, he was team’s most-improved runner at run at their second-straight national ther he ran, the luckier he got. So his senior year, the Ponderosa shocked at the step up in intensity the end of the season. championship, the 2009 season has he tried his legs at cross country. Bruins were in a position to com- of college workouts, but eventu- This year, he inherited a sig- delivered plenty of surprises. If, like “I went out for the track team pete for a spot at the California ally eased into the routine with the nificant leadership role on the me, you’re sad that you can no lon- with the idea of being a 400-meter Interscholastic Federation state help of the UCSD coaching staff. team after senior Daniel Anderson ger watch baseball rivalries like that runner,” Wright said. “But as championships. In what Wright “The warm-ups we were doing suffered an early-season injury, between the Giants and Dodgers, the the distances increased, I would calls the highlight race of his high- for our workouts were as long leaving Wright as the team’s only Civil War Game between Oregon and perform better, [so] I gradually school career, Ponderosa went into as what I would do for an entire competing senior on the 2009 Oregon State on Dec. 3 for the Pac- became a distance runner.” the San Joaquin section finals with workout in high school,” he said. roster. 10 title and Rose Bowl birth should After running with the track a spot in the CIF championship on In the end, Wright survived the “It’s definitely a different expe- provide enough drama to make team at Ponderosa High School the line. extra mileage, made the team and rience being a senior,” Wright said. Ralph Branca jealous. Heated rival- in Shingle Springs, Calif., Wright “Our whole high-school went on to have a stellar freshman “There are a lot more responsibili- ries not cutting it? Try your hand was persuaded by some of the career, a school called Oak Ridge season. He competed in almost ties associated with the seniority, at guessing how many sweater vests long-distance runners on his team had dominated our league,” Wright every meet, finishing the season Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel to join the school’s cross-country said. “At section finals my senior at the NCAA Division-II West See WRIGHTpage 7 owns. 2. Chris Andersen If you ever get a pang of nos- talgia for baseball’s drama kings ON DECK WINTER SPORTING EVENTS — or queens, in the case of Manny Ramirez — just keep tabs on the Denver Nuggets’ unpredictable cen- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL SWIMMING & DIVING ter, Chris “Birdman” Andersen. Once a top prospect, Birdman spiraled out Dec. 4 @ Cal State San Bernadino Dec. 4 @ Cal State San Bernadino Jan. 2 @ Truman State University of the NBA due to a crack addiction. Dec. 5 @ Cal Poly Pomona Dec. 5 @ Cal Poly Pomona Now a celebrated graduate of rehab, the oh-so-tatted Andersen is back Dec. 15 @ Cal State East Bay Dec. 15 @ Cal State East Bay as a successful member of a Nuggets Dec. 18 vs. Biola Dec. 22 vs. San Diego Christian FENCING squad looking to reach the NBA Finals. Dec. 19 vs. Alaska Fairbanks Jan. 2 @ Cal State Los Angeles Jan. 2 - Jan. 3: Bladerunner Classic @ UCSD Playing just over 20 minutes a game while contributing an average Dec. 28 vs. Seattle Pacific Jan. 3 @ Dominguez Hills 5.9 points, 6.3 boards and 1.6 blocks Dec. 29 vs. Western Washington a night, Birdman finally has the pro- MEN’S VOLLEYBALL ductivity level to match his eccentric Jan. 2 @ Cal State Los Angeles behavior — he always seems on the Jan. 3 @ Dominguez Hills Jan. 2 - Jan. 3: Bladerunner Classic @ UCSD See BLANCpage 14