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SUN GOD FESTIVAL 2014 A.S. COUNCIL LET’S FACE THE MUSIC Wristband Signups Will Occur Online Both Slates Charged for Campaign Violations

BY gabriella fleischman NEWS EDITOR

Multiple grievances were filed against the Let’s Act! slate, and one against Tritons Forward, for breaking campaigning rules on Tuesday, April 8

PHOTO BY ANDREW OH / GUARDIAN and Wednesday, April 9. Let’s Act! was found guilty of one of the accusations, Our most musically inclined two of the grievances were dropped Tritons will be performing and the rest have yet to be reviewed. The first two grievances were at the Battle of the Bands, filed by Triton’s Forward presidential taking place April 15 at The candidate Robby Boparai. One accused Loft. Read our guide on this the Let’s Act! slate of collaborating with Muir College Council slate year’s lineup. GLAD due to GLAD’s endorsement weekend, PAGE 6 of Let’s Act! However, according to Let’s Act! presidential candidate Kyle PHOTO BY DANIEL YUAN/GUARDIAN FILE Heiskala, Let’s Act! never asked for this A SILVER LINING endorsement. ELECTION SURPRISES UCSD is implementing an online registeration system for the Sun God Festival 2014 to shorten the long wait for wristbands. “The GLAD slate was in accordance council must inform voters Above, lines for wristbands extended from Thurgood Marhsall College to Earl Warren College prior to the festival in 2011. with their college council bylaws, and opinion, Page 4 they had the necessary approval,” Heiskala said. “We were following all BY lauren koa senior staff writer the rules to our knowledge.” However, members of the Let’s TRITONS START STRONG ith the 2014 Sun God Festival only six a brief health and safety video highlighting Sun God Act! slate advocated for GLAD from water polo sweeps weeks away, A.S. Concerts and Events changes and explanations to recap students as a their personal Facebook pages, which sports, Page 12 announced via Facebook on April 8 component of the registration process. Heiskala defined as a “gray area.” Let’s Wthat the festival will use a new online wristband Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life Gary Act! was found guilty; the sanction distribution and registration system. Students will Ratcliff said he supports the new wristband system says: “The election committee defines be able to begin registering for wristbands online on and is confident in this year’s festival’s overall quality. complicit alignment as intentional FORECAST May 8 and must pick them up at Marshall Field on “The new system will be an added convenience to sharing of any candidate or slate Thursday, May 15 — the day before the festival. the student,” said Ratcliff. “Students can feel assured campaign material including via social ASCE Festivals coordinator Sean Kennedy said that that they will have a ticket.” media or in person.” the group aims to improve the event by streamlining ASCE also believes the new registration process Heiskala will issued a public apology ticketing, as well as increasing student safety and will benefit undergraduates picking up their tickets. via his Facebook page to reach the accountability, through the new ticketing registration. Instead of skipping class or work to line up on same population that the original THURSDAY FRIDAY The new wristbands for Sun God Festival 2014 Marshall Field like previous years, students will be GLAD endorsement had. H 81 L 58 H 78 L 54 will feature a printed barcode that can be scanned to able to pick up their reserved wristbands between 10 “I apologize for sharing a photo of access information provided by the student during a.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. GLAD via facebook when I should the online registration. “Previous years have followed a ‘first come, first not have,” Heiskala posted around Under the new distribution system, eligible serve’ kind of process,” Kennedy said. “This will 9 p.m. last night. Boparai filed this undergraduates will be able to reserve a wristband hopefully cut down the lines to pick up tickets, grievance because in previous years, online after registering with their name, phone while the technology tied to the wristband will super slates between A.S. Council SATURDAY SUNDAY number, local address and emergency contact prevent scalping.” slates and college council slates were H 67 L 53 H 67 L 54 information. In the case of an emergency, authorities Kennedy also said some students fear that moving very successful, and they were banned will be able to access this information by scanning the the ticketing process online may cause servers to for this year’s election. wristband’s barcode. Additionally, ASCE is preparing crash when a multitude of students attempt to register “At least a portion of [their success] has to be because of the overwhelming VERBATIM See FESTIVAL, page 3 support,” Boparai said. “It captivates the people in colleges who might not make it out to Library Walk. I want to The moment make sure the election goes fairly.” you set your TRANSPORTATION The second grievance that Boparai eyes on filed concerned a mass email that “someone, Let’s Act! sent out. According to your brain the election code, slates cannot use works like Referendum to Appear on Special Ballot a student organization’s lists to send Wolfram campaign material. However, Heiskala Alpha to computer that per- After several revisions, students will vote during Week 8 on a final transportation contended that the email addresses son’s level of approachability.” were found on public websites, and referendum, which, if passed, would raise fees by around $50 per quarter. Let’s Act! was found not guilty. Triton’s Forward candidate for Vice ten with the exact benefits detailed and on the language. However, none of BY gabriella fleischman President Finances and Resources - Hilary Lee the price lowered and was scheduled its recommendations are necessarily NEWS EDITOR Igor Geyn filed the third grievance. RHYME OR REASON to appear on the general election ballot mandated if the author of the referen- It accused Let’s Act! of using glossy OPINION, PAGE 4 Week 2 of Spring Quarter 2014. dum can clarify a discrepancy. paper for campaign posters, which, The transportation referendum But due to what was largely “In general, UCOP looks at refer- according to Boparai, is illegal. Let’s will officially appear in a special elec- reported as revisions from the UC endums as a courtesy,” UC spokesper- Act! was found not guilty. tion ballot during Week 8 of Spring Office of the President, the referen- son Brooke Converse told the UCSD The final grievance has not yet INSIDE Quarter 2014 after the final language dum was once again pushed to a later Guardian. “This courtesy is to ensure been reviewed and has a hearing was approved by the Graduate Student date. However, GSA President Rahul that there are no mistakes in language pending. Stephanie Sayegh, who is Association on Monday, April 7. Kapadia explained at the meeting that could invalidate a referendum.” New Business...... 3 not associated with Triton’s Forward, It was originally scheduled to that the referendum was pushed back ASUCSD MOVES Director Kyle Editorials...... 4 filed the grievance. A Facebook post appear in a special election during due to omitted sentences that were Heiskala explained that changes from the Tritons Forward Facebook Taco Showdown...... 8 Winter Quarter 2014, but the Vice required by the GSA and the A.S. advised by UCOP led to the omis- page about their new pins received a Chancellor and Chancellor’s offices Council constitutions. sion of phrases necessary in all Sudoku...... 11 comment from Let’s Act! candidate for were not satisfied with the content of When a referendum is being writ- referenda by GSA and A.S. con- Campus-wide Senator Seraphin Raya. Sports...... 12 the referendum, calling it too ambigu- ten within the UC, UCOP reviews ous. The referendum was then rewrit- potential referenda and gives advice See TRANSPORTATION, page 3 See GRIEVANCES, page 3 2 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG NEWS

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Congrats on the buttons, they or behavior I want my representatives against Tritons Forward for the usage As I stumbled in late to the expire, raising concerns from VP look great!” Raya said in the Facebook and voice on this campus to have.” of duct tape for their posters. council meeting, Interim Vice External Affairs Vanessa Garcia comment. “Now you can stop asking Additionally, Eleanor Roosevelt The hearing for the final grievances Chancellor for Student Affairs on how to take action to allow people to take off Let’s Act! buttons.” College election manager Ellen Spicer will be held Thursday, April 10. Alan Houson was discussing the the mental services to stay fully Raya said that this statement was not filed a grievance against Let’s Act!, readers can contact written maliciously, and thus he does “no-host” policy that Sun God operational. citing that “candidates, slate affiliates gabriella fleischman [email protected] Festival has taken up this year, “What I’m really trying to not think the accusation is valid. or those acting on their behalf may along with closing off Eleanor coordinate is a statewide day of Roosevelt College. action,” Garcia said. The “no-host” policy mandates The remainder of the meeting that only UCSD focused on how Referendum Authors Omitted Necessary Sentences in Earlier Draft undergraduates the council will new business TRANSPORTATION, from page 1 Chancellor’s office for a third time, difficulties and time constraints. The are allowed to have to “dip into” ▶ meryl press causing the delay. abnormally large number of groups participate in [email protected] UCSD’s Mandate stitutions. These sentences were “Balancing the extensive and, at that the referendum was written or Sun God. Reserves to conditions of the referendum and, times, contradictory requirements of had to be approved by included A.S. Houston fund the 2014 according to Heiskala, mostly were these various agencies is a difficult task Council, GSA, the Vice Chancellor answered questions from Transfer commencement ceremony, as concerned with financial aid. that could not have been accomplished of Student Affairs’s Office, the Vice Senator Ricky Martorana on how well as other organizations and According to Kapadia, the without the cooperative efforts of Chancellor of Resource Management the policy would be enforced and programs on campus. absence of these necessary sentences numerous student government mem- and Planning’s Office, the what will happen to students who Social Sciences Senator Colin was noticed by GSA Vice President bers and university administrative offi- Chancellor’s Office, UCOP, MTS and lose their IDs. King was one of the first to begin of Internal Affairs Ted Stinson the cials,” Stinson said. “All the people who Transportation and Parking Services. Along with new policies on the discussion. day after GSA passed the referendum participated in this process are equally Students will vote on the referen- Sun God, students will be asked “I know how important it is for language. In order to comply with responsible for the excellent referen- dum in a special election on TritonLink to register for the festival online first-generation college students A.S. and GSA constitutional policies, dum that will be presented to students during Week 8. by filling in their information to have graduation services,” King the referendum language was revised for a vote this spring.” readers can contact and student PID, saving them the said. “To deny people of that and therefore had to be passed by Heiskala agreed that working with gabriella fleischman [email protected] stress of waiting in line to receive experience is more irresponsible of A.S. Council, the GSA and the Vice so many agencies led to unforeseen a limited amount of tickets. The us then taking money out of our day of the festival, students will mandated reserves.” pick up a wristband with a barcode Garcia responded to the the idea on it that is linked to their PIDs. of taking money out of the mandate ASCE will Release Major Sun God Festival Performers April 18 Therefore, if student loses their reserves, and its supporters, with IDs, they will have the wristband frustration. ▶ FESTIVAL, from page 1 system would take a toll on the included a show at UCSD on May 16, for backup. “This starts a slippery slope,” festival’s budget, ASCE notes that the day of the Sun God Festival. After all the adult questions, VP Garcia said. “I am not comfortable and reserve passes at the same time. this is not actually the case. Though ASCE has refused to Finance and Resources Sean O’Neal with dipping into mandate reserves.” ASCE has anticipated this concern and “Last year, there had been a printed comment on whether Diplo will be asked Houston on his music taste. Revelle Senator Marco Vasquez will not be using UCSD servers to number on each wristband; instead, performing at the festival, ASCE plans “There’s been a lot of question agreed with Garcia. support the festival’s online box office. [this year] we’ll be printing a barcode, to release a majority of this year’s about Sun God,” O’Neal said. “If “I do sympathize with graduating “We’re currently working with so costs for that won’t go up,” said festival lineup on April 18. you could choose the headliner for seniors, I am a graduating senior,” programmers and computer scientists Kennedy. “As for the infrastructure of “The Chancellor and Assistant Sun God, who would you choose?” Vasquez said. “Just realistically, to prepare servers that will not crash the system, we’re working with people Vice Chancellor Gary Ratcliff want “If it was me, personally, these funds are not going to be when ticket registration opens,” on campus so the costs aren’t as high.” this year’s Sun God to be at the same Radiohead. If not Radiohead, The brought back in, and I think it’s Kennedy said. Meanwhile, many students are level and caliber of last year’s festival,” Clash,” Houston said. “Can we irresponsible to see mandated ASCE has had its plate full this past anxiously waiting for the release of Kennedy said. “Personally, I think bring them back?” reserves be brought down by 40 year with working through budget this year’s lineup to see what this year’s this will be one of the best Sun God Brownie points for Houston on percent.” deficits from the removal of guest festival has in store. Rumors have Festivals. We have a great lineup and his band choices! Well, I guess we’ll see what A.S. passes while searching for health circulated that Los Angeles-based DJ, cool surprises in store.” A grant given to UCSD that has decides in the upcoming weeks. and safety solutions to preserve this Diplo, may be performing at this year’s allowed the campus to maintain Until then, have a good week, year’s Sun God Festival. Despite festival, due to an online advertisement readers can contact [email protected] its mental health services is due to fellow Tritons! concerns that a new wristband of the artist’s upcoming tour dates that lauren koa 4 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG

CONTACT THE EDITOR KELVIN NORONHA OPINION [email protected] Stank Face Confidential Council or Not, She Might Be Friendly

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hen my professor instructed everyone to pair up with a nearby Wclassmate, my heart sank as I looked up to see a girl in a familiar, orange hoodie lock eyes with me. I had shared every other class with this girl over the past four years but had never exchanged so much as a ‘hello’ with her. She always has on what my Oakland-native roommate calls “stank face,” an unfortunate Popeye-like facial expression that makes her appear as if she’s perma- nently in the proximity of a baby in an unchanged diaper. Not only did this render her a prime candidate for premature wrinkles, this also caused her to exude an unpleasant attitude that made me, even at that moment, automatically interpret her efforts at friendly eye contact as straight-up mad dogging. Initial judgments play a very Associated Students should ensure that voters have the opportunity to powerful role in how we treat others and how we ourselves are treated. educate themselves on A.S. Election issues ahead of time. We’ve always been taught not to judge a book by its cover, but the ILLUSTRATION BY ELYSE YANG human brain is hardwired to make snap decisions. The moment you set ime green is this year’s color of choice ized in time for this election. As a result, it will — the constitutional amendments that would your eyes on someone, your brain for the campaign to get UCSD students be delayed a few weeks and appear on the bal- introduce new positions for international works like Wolfram Alpha to com- to the “polls” to vote for our next round lot of a Week 8 special election. student senators and trim Council in other pute that person’s levels of approach- Lof student representatives on A.S. Council. Adding to the problem of the referendum’s areas. Essentially, to know what was appearing ability, competence and especially But like with many premature fruits, the lime absence from the ballot was that the transpor- on the ballot before Monday morning, a stu- trustworthiness. Research has sug- green may have meant “too soon” for the tation referendum’s omission was poorly com- dent voter would have needed to been either gested that it takes people a mere speed with which this year’s election was put municated to the general campus community. on A.S. Council or in office on tenth of a second to form a com- together by Council’s impartial support staff. On the A.S. Elections webpage, no mention Sunday during our annual endorsements issue prehensive impression of a stranger First off, it took far too long for any stu- of the transportation referendum or any item planning. While the Guardian editorial board based on his or her face. dents to understand what was going to actually that wasn’t a candidate could be found. This does in fact endorse a “yes” vote on the consti- Closing out potential friends with- appear on the ballot. The UCSD Guardian is particularly unfair to voters on Monday tutional changes, we think that having students out even giving them a chance, how- originally reported that the long-awaited trans- who opened Tritonlink to find that there were unable to do their own background research ever, is severely limiting. Friendship portation referendum (which, if passed, would two additional ballot items: the referenda on on the proposed changes is a poor decision certainly isn’t marriage; it doesn’t take raise student fees by about $50 per quarter constitutional changes and a graffiti space. The by A.S. Council election administrators. This a huge commitment to simply return to pay for the cost of a regional transit pass) lack of communication may have negatively oversight only dredges up bad memories of a friendly smile and open yourself would be front and center on this week’s ballot. impacted the student voter’s role in the elec- previous suspicious election manipulations by up to people who could potentially After the language ping-ponged between A.S. tion process and resulted in confused, unin- our student government. become your next best friend. One of Council, the Graduate Student Association, the formed decisions. In 2012, when A.S. Council prepared to my closest friends currently has two University of California Office of the President There was no web mention of the main ref- release a ballot initiative that would raise full sleeves of tattoos that he has been and others, the proposition’s text was not final- erendum that does appear in this week’s ballot student fees to fund a potential move to building up since freshman year. If I had run into him for the first time See ELECTIONS, page 5 today, I would have labeled him a no- good hoodrat and scampered far, far away, never discovering how well our senses of humor gelled together. There are people at UCSD with Student Votes Are Key to Effective A.S. Council whom you cross paths with every single day and have likely always s students, we are quick to complain about all the EDITORIAL BOARD wondered about. UCSD has its own things that our campus is lacking, yet there always Zev Hurwitz version of Humans of New York called Portraits of UCSD, which was seems to be a lot of apathy when it comes to cast- EDITOR IN CHIEF Aing our votes in the elections. As students, it is not only our started by a biochemistry student privilege, but also our responsibility to voice our opinions last year and currently has over 1,500 to the student government and make the campus a better Rachel Huang likes on Facebook. Perusing through place. In choosing not to do so, we are only doing a disser- MANAGING EDITOR this page, I was surprised at the num- vice to ourselves and the school as a whole. ber of fellow students I recognized — The election process at any level of government requires Lauren Koa people I had merely brushed past at voter interest and participation. Unfortunately, UCSD has MANAGING EDITOR Porter’s Pub concerts or stood behind had a ridiculously low voter turnout of 22 percent for the in line at Sunshine Market — and past few years, which floats just above the required mini- Kelvin Noronha how their captions revealed aspects mum of 20 percent. Many students express their discontent ILLUSTRATION BY ANNIE LIU OPINION EDITOR of their personality that I would have when policy changes roll around but only have themselves never guessed about them. to blame for choosing not to vote. Moreover, with such the elections effectively allows us to choose the people Morgan Jong The Snapchats that my friend minimal student involvement, the few who actually do vote whom we entrust with our student fees. ASSOCIATE OPINION EDITOR discreetly sends me of weirdoes in are not likely to accurately represent the student body. This With their funding, resources and leadership, A.S. her class — including most recently makes it difficult for the student council to embody stu- Council has a lot of potential to benefit students and Gabriella Fleischman a guy whose hair rivals Powerline’s dents’ diverse opinions and beliefs. improve the school. Our votes let the student government NEWS EDITOR from “A Goofy Movie” — will always One of the underlying issues is that most students know what we want, whether it is cheaper buses or a bet- be hilarious, but I now have a height- don’t actually take the time to think about how much of ter Sun God Festival, and in turn allow it to act on our Yan Gao ened awareness that the crafted their money is going straight to A.S. coffers. The A.S. behalf. We are the ones that are going to be affected by ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR personas we oftentimes unwittingly budget is composed entirely of student fees, with approx- policy changes, so we should step forward and take advan- assign strangers are not necessarily imately 3 million dollars coming out of our pockets each tage of the opportunity to have a say in them. Ultimately, Aleksandra Konstantinovic indicative of their actual personali- year. Included in that figure is the salary of the A.S. pres- A.S. Council has the students’ best interests in mind, but MULTIMEDIA EDITOR ties, as was the case with Stank Face. I’ll actually be seeking her out next ident, who makes $10,000 per year and gets a privileged they can only address our needs if we provide them with The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at the parking spot, but whose name is unfamiliar to the over- input. If UCSD students continue to avoid elections, A.S. University of California at San Diego. Contents © time in lecture (although admittedly 2014. Views expressed herein represent the majority whelming majority of students. The fact that members Council’s decisions will continue to reflect an extremely vote of the editorial board and are not necessarily those with the ulterior motive of eventu- of the UC Board of Regents, the ASUCSD or the ally finding out what causes her face of A.S. Council choose how to disseminate these funds narrow demographic and set of beliefs. So go out and vote; members of the Guardian staff. should create an incentive to vote, since participating in it only takes five minutes on TritonLink. to look like that). OPINION THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 5

FUNGLYBy Kyle Trujillo LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Guardian’s intended audience — TA Strike Should Have although the editors should know Received Better Coverage that the protests also represented undergraduate student work- Dear Editor, ers — the issues underlying many When I looked at Monday’s edi- of our specific demands, namely, tion of the Guardian, I was shocked university forces that run counter to discover that its coverage of last to the quality of education students week’s TA strike — arguably the most receive, are borne by all of us. And significant event of that week — was I would suggest that the resolution relegated to a single photograph. The of these issues are more important caption of which, by the way, incor- than the results of the upcoming rectly labeled the location as the front student election, notwithstanding of Geisel Library and mentioned the whatever impact it may have on “18-quarter restriction” without even what second-rate musical acts get explaining what that means. Really, selected for Sun God. That said, I Guardian? You can chastise us for appreciate the participation in some disrupting your classes or thank us activities of our strike by several for supporting better undergradu- members and supporters of “Let’s ate education, but please at least say Act!,” and, if I could vote in this something substantive. Keep the dia- election, I would vote for that slate. logue running. While I understand that gradu- - Rene Patnode ate students aren’t exactly the Ph.D. student, Sociology

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▶ ELECTIONS, from page 4 “Streamline A.S.” campaign to support 30 grievances that delayed election this year’s referendum seems to have results, this year has, so far, been Division-I athletics, an internal only cropped up in the past few days. far more peaceful. By press time on memo that the Guardian discovered The simple solution: Provide stu- Wednesday, only four grievances revealed that some supporters of the dents with a sample ballot before the had been filed and one has been Division-I bill had told others to hide election actually begins to take place. resolved. We applaud both Let’s Act! the fact that students would be voting Forcing students to do research on the and Tritons Forward for keeping this THE GUARDIAN. on a fee increase. They hoped that ballot initiative in the middle of voting election amicable and relevant to the by keeping publicity at a minimum, essentially prevents them from mak- issues the next Council will address. EMAIL YOUR LETTER TO [email protected] voters would be tricked into just ing informed decisions. An impulsive The candidates for this year have supporting the referendum without vote on an issue such as the transpor- made an incredible stride toward considering the financial implications. tation referendum, for example, could civility and the improvement of cam- Once word began to spread, a large have serious consequences. Voter edu- pus services and programs. Nearly “D-I Not Now” campaign sprung cation will ultimately lead to strong all the candidates that the Guardian up to combat not only the initiative representation and empowerment of Editorial Board interviewed last itself, but also the lack of information the student vote. week pledged to keep civility alive being distributed from the election However, there is praise due for into their terms in office and to managers themselves. To compare, the candidates this year in regard to avoid slate politics. We’re all looking the anti-Division-I movement began inter-slate arguments. While last year’s forward to a headache-free year on weeks before the election while the top two slates exchanged roughly the fourth floor of Price Center. LA JOLLA INSTITUTE ALLERGY STUDY (Volunteers from Japan)

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Contact our study coordinator at (858) 752-6979 or email ([email protected]), and mention the Sette-Allergy study to find out more information. A&E EDITOR // JACQUELINE KIM [email protected] WEEKENDARTS | FOOD & DRINK | MOVIES & TV | MUSIC | THINGS TO DO LIFESTYLE EDITOR // VINCENT PHAM [email protected] ATTLE OF THE BANDS On April 15, The Loft will turn into a veritable battlefield, where musical notes will reign supreme. Read on to find out about these musicians’ weapons of choice. UNCLE JESSE B Written by Emily Bender A&E Editorial Assistant After meeting in class and bonding over their love for music (and dislike of CHEM 11), vocalist Philip Nekai, drummer Nick Geozian, bassist Kyle Binford and guitarist Alan McCaffrey formed Uncle Jesse. Defining their sound is difficult, as they draw inspiration from all musical genres. The soulful vocals echo retro R ‘n’ B, while the melodic guitar strumming and spidery bass lines evoke contemporary and acoustic pop. Despite this potpourri of styles, their sound is cohesive. Their enthu- siasm for making music, as well as their ability to channel their influences, is evident. Having rehearsed at KSDT Radio,

USED WITH PERMISSION FROM ALAN MCCAFFREY Uncle Jesse aims to energize their audience at the Battle. “Whether you like or dislike our music, our main goal is to make you remember us,” they said. Regarding the band name reference to the ‘90s sitcom “Full House,” they are unfortunately not in touch with any uncles named Jesse at this point in time.

EMAEL Written by Jacqueline Kim A&E Editor

The cello doesn’t get much representation in mainstream music. However, that doesn’t deter EMÆL from using cellos to make strides in indie rock that feels classy without being strictly classical. Featuring Emmanuel Ventura-Cruess’s guitar and cello, Mikko Pablo’s cello, Daniel Cristoff’s drums, Alyssa Belle Cantal’s background vocals and the occasional vibraphone, the group is eclecticism incarnate. “Being able to take [a song] to these different instruments really opens up the different possibilities that are within the music,” frontman Ventura-Cruess said. Eschewing comparisons to other artists, the innovative band instead seeks to take its listeners on a cinematic, explorative musical journey. “I just want to get the listeners thinking,” Ventura-Cruess said. “I want them to think about why music is so mystical. … I want them to think about themselves inwardly and what [they] are doing with their lives.” It’s an ambitious goal, but with EMÆL’s sonic inventiveness, it is USED WITH PERMISSION FROM EMMANUEL VENTURA-CRUESS well within their reach.

Madeline Mann Written by Jacqueline Kim A&E Editor

The singer-songwriter genre is infamous for taking itself too seriously. But there’s only so much artsy wallowing even the most ironic hipster can take. Madeline Mann defies all precon- ceived notions of what indie music should be — and does so with plenty of cheek. “I have notebooks full of songs I wrote as a child about get- ting in trouble, Anderson Cooper’s news reporting and trips to

PHOTO BY ANDREW OH / GUARDIAN the grocery store — it was always total ridiculousness,” Mann told the Guardian. Though Mann sonically takes from singer-songwriters like Mindy Gledhill and Taylor Swift, the vocalist, guitarist and ukuleleist stands out as a musical comic act all her own. Her signature wit even brought her a request from a geek dating site to make her tune, “Hot Guys with Four Eyes,” its theme song. “I hope my music will leave listeners feeling cheerful, giddy and hopeful — basically the emotions you go through when you hear an ice cream truck,” Mann said.

CRAIG MARKER Written by Ethan Fukuto Staff Writer

Today’s folk rock runs the risk of rehashing the sounds pioneered by the likes of . However, Craig Marker is not interested in repeating old ideas. “My major musical influences are members of the folk music movement,” Marker said. “I try to listen to the best songwriters. That way, I can improve my own ability to write songs.” Keeping an open ear towards a range of genres that shape his sound, Marker cites both Macklemore and Garth Brooks as favorites.

USED WITH PERMISSION FROM CRAIG MARKER Marker keeps things fairly simple, with little more than a guitar and light percussion. This barebones approach strips away unnecessary or otherwise distracting sonic barriers, helping him reach his goal of striking a chord with the listen- er. With a focus on engaging melodies and personal lyrics, Marker exhibits the potential, as he puts it, to allow “music to make [an] important impact on people’s lives.” WEEKEND THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 7

ALBUM REVIEW "Lights out" by ingrid michaelson Release Date April 15 TORREY PINES DENTAL ARTS The indie pop songstress is all grown up in her latest and most sophisticated studio offering. We welcome UCSD Staff & Students traddling the border between the dichotomies of choly often pervading Laswell’s usual repertoire but still • All dental services provided in one Richard L Sherman DDS mainstream and hipster music is no easy feat. But retains a certain poignant whimsy that is Michaelson’s convenient location S for long-time indie darling Ingrid Michaelson, own flair. Livening up the record with Mat Kearney is Steven B. Horne DDS clever and catchy tunes have won her both critical “One Night Town,” whose disco-esque, carefree beats • We accept all UCSD Insurance Plans Scripps/Ximed Medical Center acclaim and mass recognition. With her sixth offer a new, fun-loving perspective on the two artists. • New Patients & Emergencies Welcome 9850 Genessee Avenue #720 “Lights Out,” however, But the guaranteed hit • Easily accessible from Campus - La Jolla, CA 92037 Michaelson distances herself among the album’s many 858-453-5525 from the quaint ukulele riffs duets is “Over You,” right across from the UCSD baseball field; on the UCSD Bus Line. that escalated her to fame. Michaelson’s collaboration [email protected] Instead, the LP — her matur- with A Great Big World. est yet — features resounding With its balladic tone and www.TorreyPinesDentalArts.com beats, refined pop melodies stripped-down piano mel- and Michaelson’s own stun- ody, this is the tune that ning, vocal range. will break more hearts It’s not often that an than “Say Something” album is able to cover such ever did. a range of sounds and yet “Lights Out” is achieve coherence through- Michaelson’s best album, out, yet every track on no question. It’s a deeply “Lights Out” accomplishes personal record that at this with flying colors. times will make listeners Whether she’s exploring USED WITH PERMISSION FROM SUNSHINE SACHS question whether they loss in the electronica- are encroaching on her The Power of Real Love flavored “Stick” or celebrat- most intimate thoughts ing strength in the uplifting and feelings; yet it’s never April 25-27, 2014 “Afterlife,” Michaelson proves that she’s a musically cloying or exasperating like a diary — instead, the pri- Seaside Center for Spiritual Living and lyrically diverse powerhouse. Although the happy- vate aspect only adds to the LP’s already solid, techni- 1613 Lake Drive, ENCINITAS, CA go-lucky ditties and schmaltzy ballads permeating her cal accomplishments. More importantly, the songs are FRIDAY 6:30PM – 9:30PM DISCOVER: SATURDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM (includes lunch) past are no longer present here, cheerful lead fluid and flexible enough for us to be whichever Ingrid • How to live the exuberant and authentically single “Girls Chase Boys” and the hard-hitting track we choose: confident and stable finding “home when loving life you've always wanted SUNDAY 1:00PM – 5:00PM “Warpath” will have addicted listeners, new and old, there is nowhere else to go,” as she does in the opening • How to completely eliminate anger The Real Love™ principles principles explain how we can and fear from your life have more ful lling relationships with our partners, children playing them on repeat, just as her past hits “Be OK” track “Home,” or vulnerable and thoughtful, as she is • How to speak the foreign language of and coworkers, and how we can lead happier lives. 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Sonically, the tune is similar to the melan- A&e editor 8 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG WEEKEND Constructive Spring: Let Showdown This Be My Written by Anna Stern // Photo Illustration by Zoe McCracken The Guardian visits two similarly themed restaurants, samples their best offerings and Reminder decides which will win a culinary duel for the last restaurant standing. This week’s restaurants: Going, Going, Gone Kevin Chu [email protected] Until Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, I had a daily task on my phone that simply TACO TUESDAY TUSSLE read: “Eat fruit.” It was a reminder of self-care that I had set a year earlier, when my physical results returned with suggestions to be healthier. I knew GUARDIAN GUARDIAN that a complete overhaul of my diet was impractical and next to impossible because of my habit of binge-eating anything I was handed. However, thanks to years of skim- ming self-help think pieces, I also knew that small, incremental addi- tions, implemented patiently over PHOTO BY ALWIN SZETO / PHOTO BY ALWIN the course of the year, would lead to PHOTO BY SIDDARTH ATRE / ATRE PHOTO BY SIDDARTH lifetime benefits. So I bought fruit to fill my fridge, bought cross-trainers so I could sup- plement my #yoked gym trips with runs and began choosing chicken over red meat. I could see and feel my health improving, and slowly, I began to gain (gasp!) self-esteem. Now it’s April and I have a bowl of slowly rotting oranges sitting in my apartment. They’re from my mom — I have not bought more than one piece of fruit at a time since October. Today marks around seven months since I last wore my cross trainers, but they still smell like I sweated in them just yesterday. The bowl and the shoes today are little more than decrepit, space- WORLD FAMOUS VS FAT FISH wasting reminders of the promises ADDRESS 711 Pacific Beach Dr. San Diego 92109 ADDRESS 4474 Mission Blvd., San Diego 92109 I couldn’t keep, even to myself. And HOURS Mon. to Sun. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. HOURS Mon. to Sun. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. there are more than a few reminders Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. of past failures: The half-filled plan- ners that I used because I wanted to Taco Tuesday is somewhat of an institution in Pacific Fat Fish is the place to go to meet up with friends from be more organized. The untouched books that I bought to make myself Beach. Lines usually form out the door with people UCSD, but be prepared for long waits, unless you arrive read more. The notebook that I ear- waiting to score a great deal on tacos and margaritas, before 7 or 8 p.m.. Though Fat Fish is less than half a nestly wrote “Write Every Single so I was surprised when I walked into World Famous mile away from World Famous, the chances of running Day” on the cover this December that hasn’t had a pen pressed against during its renowned Taco Tuesday — we only had to into UCSD friends are far higher at Fat Fish. Since Fat its pages in weeks. It’s not even that I wait about five minutes. We were seated directly by a Fish is such a hub for UCSD students, the noise levels consciously gave up on these plans. Life just happened. window on the nice, wood-finished tables overlook- can get pretty high, which makes the environment It was more than a little heart- ing the beach, which was only five steps away. The more chaotic than World Famous and hard for con- wrenching to find these things, exterior resembles a beachfront shack but is inti- versation. However, if you are looking for more variety, because they represented a better me that never came, a me that was never mate, which gives the place a casual but classy vibe. Fat Fish is worth the wait. They serve small $1 street maintained, but the physical heart Though space is tight inside the restaurant, the large tacos (carne asada, carnitas or chicken) and $1.50 discomfort I felt was also probably windows give the restaurant more of an open feel shrimp tacos. I ordered the shrimp tacos and found the result of poor health habits. Even with reminders and routines in place, during the day. And at night, the soft ambiance light- them to be just as good. In fact, they were very similar I had managed to fuck it up. ing creates a friendly atmosphere. The tacos offered to World Famous’ tacos. Fat Fish’s tacos are compa- It doesn’t help that I keep high expectations for everything that I are shrimp and cost a mere $1.25 (with purchase of rable to World Famous’, boasting a delectable combo do, leaving me always crushed when an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink). World Famous of shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream anything, especially my goals, do not doesn’t skimp on the shrimp: The tacos are large and sauce. Fat Fish also has a Happy Hour drink special for work out in my favor. But I tend to forget about the self-promises kept. full of crispy shrimp with melted cheese on top. World $2 margaritas from 4 to 6 p.m., but the Ultimate Baja I still try to order chicken over red Famous adds a cream sauce that goes nicely with the Margarita, priced at $7.75, was worth the few extra meat when I can. I perform stand- shrimp’s texture, along with fresh lettuce and salsa. bucks. Fat Fish does not skimp out on its tequila, yet up comedy more often. I finished a pretty gnarly crossword puzzle last My only complaint is that the menu lacks variety and the drink was well mixed in a way so that the taste of week. My accomplishments match, there are no drink specials. the tequila was not overpowering. if not exceed, my failures; there is even proof that I continue to keep my promises. Change is hard to make, or even see the results of, especially when the evidence of what went wrong is much more prominent. But it’s important to want to keep improving, to prove to The Winner everyone, yourself included, that you do want to make yourself happy. A friend once told me that it’s important to be a little selfish, because if you aren’t, you’ll never want anything for WORLD FAMOUS yourself and you’ll never improve. So this spring, I’m setting a goal to Both locations for Taco Tuesday are located in the lively Pacific Beach area where you are set goals. They’ll be simple as usual: Apply for jobs, graduate on time, eat bound to have a good time. When it comes down to it though, World Famous is the winner fruit, look for apartments in L.A., find true love, cure cancer, etc. But because of the overall dining experience and atmosphere. Although Fat Fish provides more I’ll keep in the back of my mind that variety in tacos, World Famous comes out on top with its intimate beachfront view, quality setting goals is good for me and that I shouldn’t be too hard on myself if it tacos and the less chaotic Taco Tuesday atmosphere. doesn’t work out. But I should probably throw those rotting oranges away. They are getting pretty dank. WEEKEND THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 9

mentals were Granduciel’s echoing CONCERT REVIEW vocals, heavy with both reverb and melancholy, bouncing off the walls of the small, crowded venue. In an interview with Grantland, Granduciel explained that he want- ed the new album to reflect the live sound he had achieved while tour- ing for the previous album, 2011’s “.” He assembled “” meticulously, combining sounds and obsessively re-arranging tracks for months, as though he were assembling a musi- cal puzzle. “I wanted to do something that showcased what the band had become without necessarily giving up control of the recording,” he clarified. The highlight of the show was “Red Eyes,” the first single from the new album. A cathartic song, it bursts at the seams during the vers- USED WITH PERMISSION FROM SECRETLY CANADIAN es with cascading and album has a surprisingly cohesive set with album opener “Under the rapid drum beats just waiting to sound — it is rich and melodic. Pressure.” While the recorded track explode into the chorus. However, The War on drugs (The Wall of Sound movement is nine minutes long, the live ver- the show was not all fast-paced comes to mind, particularly George sion worked well despite its length. energy, as the band interwove some indie rock band fills small venue Harrison’s Phil Spector-produced As each minute passed, more layers of the slower tracks from the new “All Things Must Pass.”) were added to the song — piano album, such as “Suffering” and with beautifully sweeping ’80s sound. Opening act White Laces, from chords, rhythmic drums — and the “Disappearing” into the set list. Virginia, played surf rock-tinged cohesiveness of the band became The War on Drugs delivered a Location The Casbah tunes with stuttering drums and evident. Despite the intricate sound which at first seemed too Performance Date April 6 touches of synthesizers as a crowd arrangement of the song, each grand for a small venue like the gathered outside the Casbah. Adam musician expertly played their part Casbah. The limit to the space they can sonically fill seems endless. ast Sunday night, the Casbah, esque synthesizers adorning a solid Granduciel, frontman of The War while complementing each other. It’s surprising they weren’t booked a gritty club on the corner Americana rock ‘n’ roll sound, the on Drugs and former col- The entire show, which lasted about for Coachella or Outside Lands. L of Kettner and Laurel in band evokes contemporary acts like laborator, casually chatted with his two hours, felt like an extended jam Yet Granduciel and his compadres Downtown San Diego, was brought Arcade Fire and Beach House, as bandmates and fans outside, sip- session. (At certain parts, drummer managed to create an intimacy to life by an unassuming quintet well as the of ‘80s, ping IPAs beneath the clear night Charlie Hall was practically danc- amidst the musical whirlwind that from Philadelphia. Still relatively such as Bruce Springsteen and sky. Although a small venue, the ing in his seat as he played.) It was is “Lost in the Dream.” unknown outside of the indie-rock and the Heartbreakers. Casbah has a nice outdoor area mesmerizing to watch a group of scene, The War on Drugs recently Traversing the musical landscape with concert posters on the walls musicians blend so well together — — Emily bender released their third LP, “Lost in the while drawing inspiration from and lights hanging from the trees. hence the Wall of Sound evocation. Dream.” With sweeping New Wave- various genres and eras, the latest The War on Drugs began their In tandem with the lush instru- A&E Editorial Assistant

WELL-BEING Your Healthier Lifestyle: A Food Breakdown Looking at what ingredients go into food, whether natural or not, is the first and simplest step to pursuing a healthier lifestyle. BY teddi faller editorial assiStant

ith my one year arguments — is how to appreciate Nobody can be so holy that they using specific substitutes but also treating my body — health-wise anniversary as a vegan food and any way of eating don’t indulge in junk food every by simply leaving them out or — unjustly, not with the ethical coming up — cheers! — embodies that value. now and then, but in making switching in other ingredients that epiphany which came later. Even WI’ve decided to discuss going vegan While I scan ingredients for finding snack foods more difficult do the job just as well — such as without any qualms about the cold turkey, so to speak. milk, its derivatives or the ever- for myself, it helped me to snack almond milk for milk, hummus and meat and dairy industries, trying I’m not going to lie to you and elusive honey, I also notice all healthier rather than easier. guacamole as sandwich spreads and a vegan, vegetarian or even a tell you that it’s easy making the the chemicals I can’t pronounce One silver lining to the applesauce or mashed bananas as flexitarian (which focuses on eating switch to a vegan diet. In fact, I’m — like the additive butylated “inconvenience” of not having egg replacers in baking. considerably less meat) challenge is not going to lie to you and tell you hydroxyanisole found in many anything to eat when out with Not only that, but with all the a good direction towards a healthier that it won’t be frustrating at times, popular foods, such as cereal and friends is learning how to cook for literature on what’s in our food relationship with food. even when you’ve been at it for potato chips. yourself. Plus, you save money. Any and how it’s being “made” — think The first step to healthier living almost a year. It’s pretty difficult to find truly college student can appreciate the chickens being fattened up with is awareness of what you’re actually The truth is that you’re going “natural” food, but the first step to a abundant variety of pasta dishes chemicals or genetically modified putting in your body. to miss certain foods, and some healthier lifestyle is simply making that can be made for under 20 or grain — a vegan’s relationship with It will thank you for paying more substitutes won’t fill that sushi-sized sure you are aware of what it is you even 10 dollars. food is more honest. attention to what you put inside of hole in your heart. put in your body. Cooking for yourself allows you I started veganism with the it even if you’re still maintaining However, before you cry to While I do enjoy the occasional to know exactly what’s going into 30 Day Vegan Challenge, and it an omnivorous lifestyle or have me, “But, Teddi, cheese? Fish? Oreo (surprise, it’s vegan!) I’ve your meal while giving you a sense began with a lot of looking up of adapted a vegan or vegetarian diet. Mayonnaise?” — don’t worry come to realize that processed food of accomplishment. ingredients and what they are. about it. One thing I most enjoy isn’t doing my body, especially my It’s gotten a lot easier to ditch To be honest, I started the vegan readers can contact learning — sidestepping the ethical skin, any good. meat and dairy, not only by challenge as a diet because I was Teddi Faller [email protected] 10 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG CLASSIFIEDS 2 4 2 4 3 1 3 1 Level: Level: FURNITURE BIKES

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▶ CREW, from page 12 (6:13.95) and second place Orange Coast College (6:34.81). The third- (6:48.4). Both of the men’s Varsity 8 place finish was the highest place crews also qualified for two separate the Novice 8 crew had ever recorded Petite Finals. at Crew Classic, with fourth being “They performed good against their previous best. the others on Saturday,” UCSD men’s Coach Johnson expressed pride head coach Zach Johnson said. “It in the Novice 8 crew’s performance. let them qualify for the finals on “It’s a very good young crew, Sunday, which was impressive.” and I was happy with how [they] The UCSD women proved to be performed out there,” Johnson said. even more impressive on Saturday “It is probably one of the best novice as they qualified four boats — the teams we’ve had.” Varsity 8 crew, the Novice 8 crew The Tritons’ first Varsity 8 crew and two Varsity 4+ crews — for the placed fourth in its Petite Final, Grand Final races. while the second squad finished first The Varsity 8 boat placed second overall (6:21.32) in the secondary with a time of 7:21.9 behind Barry Varsity 8 Petite Final. University (7:16.4). The Triton’s The UCSD women won first place Novice 8 placed first in their prelim in the Novice 8 Grand Final event on Saturday with a time of 7:35.1, with a winning time of 7:57.93, ahead of Orange Coast College by nearly five seconds ahead of Orange two seconds (7:36.6). The women Coast College (8:02.54). The team also placed first in the Varsity 4+ also won first place in the Varsity prelim at 3:59.2, trailed by a distant 4+ Grand Final, with a winning Central Oklahoma University at time of 8:23.24, well ahead of 4:08.7. The second Varsity 4+ took second-place finisher University seventh but still managed to qualify of Central Oklahoma (8:31.87). for the Grand Finals. The performance was the second PHOTO BY ALWIN SZETO/GUARDIAN The women crews faced off straight year in which the Triton against crews from Barry, UC women have topped the Varsity 4+ Santa Barbara, Central Oklahoma, ▶ SOFTBALL, from page 12 to go into each game with the same Platinum Bracket with an 8–5 victory. Grand Final at the Crew Classic. attitude of just doing my best. I know Humboldt State would win Wichita State University, Orange The Varsity 8 crew finished to UCSD for a sweep of day two’s that my team has my back, so even the championship game of the Coast College, UC Davis and Royal seventh overall, while the 2nd doubleheader. Edwards earned defensively they did a huge part.” tournament, earning the Gold Hong Kong on Sunday. Varsity 8 finished fourth in the another victory as she pitched 2.2 The Tritons lone run came in the Bracket over Sonoma State. Head Coach Colin Truex, when Varsity 8 Petite Final. scoreless innings. fourth when sophomore catcher Grant and Edwards were both asked about the prelims on Saturday, “Their win is just a testament On Sunday, Edwards continued her Katie Saunders’s double drove Brown named to the all-tournament said that he was “exceptionally to their hard work, and it shows dominant pitching as she powered in for the score. team, with Grant finishing as the pleased” with the performance of how much that hard work is now UCSD to its first victory of the third In UCSD’s final contest of the tournament’s batting champion. his team and was happy with how paying off,” Truex said. “The future day with a 1–0 defeat over Montana tournament, the Tritons entered a Grant batted a whopping .542 and the team progressed into the finals is looking really bright.” State-Billings. Edwards earned yet shootout against Cal State East Bay scored seven runs, while Edwards on Sunday with confidence. The two UCSD squads will now another complete game shutout, before taking the game 8–5. The went 5–0 with just a 0.46 ERA. On Sunday, the Triton men split up for this coming weekend allowing only three hits and striking Pioneers started hot, hitting a grand The Tritons will now travel to competed against crews from UC with the men traveling to compete in out six over seven innings. slam to take an early 4–0 lead in the play in a four-game series against Davis, Orange Coast College, UC the George Washington Invitational Despite her heroics, the sophomore first inning. CCAA opponent San Francisco State Berkeley, UC Irvine and University on Friday and Saturday and the Triton was quick to deflect credit for The Tritons were still down 5–2 University. The series will be split of San Diego. women taking part in the Covered her flawless play. in the fifth inning when Brown into two doubleheaders starting on At the Novice 8 race in the Derek Bridge Regatta held in Eugene, “I don’t think of it as me getting knocked in a three-run homer to Friday and concluding Saturday. Guelker Memorial Cup Grand Final, Oregon on Saturday. the win for the team. I think of it the UCSD men’s crew was able to knot the game at five. UCSD later readers can contact as me doing my job to the best of produced three runs off of three hits readers can contact place third with a time of 6:36.75, Gurkirat singh [email protected] my abilities,” Edwards said. “I like in the following inning to clinch the Brandon Yu [email protected] behind first place UC Berkeley LA JOLLA INSTITUTE ALLERGY STUDY

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If eligible, generally in good health, and 18-65 years of SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT. age, you will be asked to provide a blood donation (similar to what is provided at a blood bank) and compensated for your time and trouble. INFORMATION SESSION Friday, April 11, 5 p.m., Guardian Office Contact our study coordinator at (Second Floor of the Old Student Center) (858) 752-6979 or email ([email protected]), Want to know more? and mention the Sette-Allergy study facebook.com/ucsdguardian to find out more information. 12 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG UPCOMING W. Water Polo 4/11 VS Cal State San Bernardino CONTACT THE EDITOR M. Volleyball 4/11 VS Pacific University BRANDON YU UCSD M. Tennis 4/11 AT Azusa Pacific [email protected] follow us @UCSD_sports Baseball 4/12 AT Cal State Stanislaus SPORTS GAMES Softball 4/12 AT San Francisco State

women's water polo BY JOHN STORY ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR Conference Control UCSD starts strong in opening league play, going 3–0 against first Western Water Polo Association opponents of the season.

he No. 13 nationally ranked UCSD wom- of the year. In the nightcap against Monterey Bay, en’s water polo team began Western Water UCSD pulled ahead early and maintained the Polo Association play last weekend with lead through all four quarters for a 15–6 win. Ta 3–0 sweep of conference opponents to put the UCSD dominated rival Cal State East Bay the Tritons in first place. The team improved to 22– following day, holding the Pioneers to only three 10 overall and currently leads the WWPA by two goals to the Tritons’ 10. Lizotte and Guiliana both games, with Cal State East Bay in second. found the back of the net four times in the win “We needed to win every game in order to seal while sophomore goalie Courtney Miller made first place,” senior utility Sarah Lizotte told the 10 saves. Guardian. “We knew that going into the week- “As far as East Bay goes, it’s well known we have end, and we dominated.” a heated rivalry,” Lizotte said. “It was good to get The Tritons started strong in Saturday’s games such a decisive win.” against Sonoma State and Cal State Monterey The weekend concluded with a 13–11 win over Bay, scoring 30 goals in the two matches. Junior University of the Pacific in Sunday’s nightcap. attacker Jolene Guiliana led the offensive effort by Lizotte scored another four goals in the win while tallying a pair of hat tricks. Lizotte and sopho- Miller saved another 10, giving the offense room more attacker Julia Kirkland followed closely to work in the weekend’s closest game. with five and four goals respectively. The Tritons will see WWPA in action once Despite a slow first quarter by the Triton of- again on Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. in a single fense, the squad bested game against Cal State San Bernardino played on Sonoma State home turf at the Canyonview Pool. With only a 16–6 for its few weeks of play left, UCSD has its sights on the first con- WWPA tournament and nationals. ference “We have another conference game coming w i n up this weekend and the Harbor Cup the next,” Lizotte said. “Wins will get us ready for the cham- pionship and we’ll go into nationals with con- fidence.”

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SOFTBALL CREW Tritons Finish 6–1 at Tourney of Champs UCSD Posts Solid Results All-Tournament selections, Grant and Edwards, power UCSD to earn Platinum Bracket.

at San Diego Crew Classic BY brandon yu sports editor Triton men record best ever Novice 8 finish, while

Coming off of a four-game sweep GUARDIAN women win two Grand Final races at Mission Bay.

a week earlier, the No. 19 nationally ranked UCSD softball team extended its impressive play last Friday through Sunday, finishing 6–1 on the road in the Tournament of Champions

to earn the Platinum Bracket. After GUARDIAN FILE the successful string of contests, the Tritons now stand at 28–7 overall SZETO/ PHOTO BY ALWIN and first overall in the California Collegiate Athletic Association with a 17–3 record in conference action. Traveling to Turlock, California, UCSD kicked off the tournament with its first matchup against PHOTO BY JONATHAN HO/ PHOTO BY JONATHAN Chaminade University. The Tritons struggled early on as senior right- hander Jennifer Manuel allowed five runs, three earned, within the first four innings. However, at the bottom of the fourth, UCSD responded with three runs to trim the Chaminade advantage to 5–3. After three consecutive walks, a fielding error broke the Tritons’ scoreless streak competed in a hard-fought loss to 4–1 win for sophomore left-handed to put the game at 5–1. Senior first- Dominican. UCSD was down early pitcher Alexis Edwards, who threw a baseman Caitlin Brown followed when Duarte walked in the opening complete game for the victory. with a two-run RBI single to pull run after the bases were loaded in the On Saturday, UCSD recorded UCSD back into contention. first inning. two more victories during day two’s In the fifth, the Tritons rolled with The Tritons continued to play from doubleheader. their momentum as four hits and behind on the scoreboard, knotting First facing off against Hawaii three Silversword errors drove in five the game at 2–2 in the sixth and Pacific University, the Tritons jumped BY gurikart singh and, after qualifying, were placed more UCSD runs. One more run in entering the seventh and final inning ahead to a 2–0 lead in the second sports editor in the Grand Final races on Sunday. the sixth inning finalized the Triton down 5–2. UCSD nearly achieved inning off a single from sophomore As well as participating in the comeback victory at 9–5. Sophomore another comeback with two runs in outfielder Callie Grant. The Tritons This past weekend, the UCSD Grand Final races, the crews also right-hander Hannah Duarte earned the final frame but fell short 5–4 with added another run in the fourth men’s and women’s crew teams participated in the Petite Finals. the win after pitching three scoreless the tying run stranded at second. before Edwards closed out the game faced off against fierce competition The Triton men’s team qualified innings in relief of Manuel. In their final game of the day, with another complete game and a at the 41st San Diego Crew Classic for the Novice 8 Grand Final race “We knew that we wanted take that the Tritons faced No. 2 nationally shutout with the 3–0 win. at Mission Bay, coming out with the after placing second on Saturday first game just to get off on the right ranked California Baptist University. In the nightcap, a four-run fifth women winning a pair of races in with a time of 6:23.1, behind UC foot for the tournament,” Brown told Redshirt freshman first-baseman inning for the Notre Dame de Namur the Grand Final races and the men Davis (6:21.8) and ahead of the the UCSD Guardian. “[Once] we hit Emma Schneider opened the scoring tied up the game at four. However, setting a team-best record. University of British Columbia the fourth or fifth inning, we talked with a two-run homer in the first three Triton runs in the final two For the two-day event, the teams (6:25.7), UCLA (6:32.4) and the to the team and said, ‘It’s time to inning to give UCSD the early edge. frames returned the advantage first faced off against rival schools University of Southern California wake up.’” The Tritons scored two more in preliminary rounds on Saturday In their second contest, the Tritons runs in the sixth inning to secure a See SOFTBALL, page 9 See CREW, page 9