Protest on the Horizon

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Obituary Transportation Graduate Student Killed in Accident Katie Osterday, a Ph. D. student who also attended UCSD for undergraduate studies, was 26. BY Mekala NeelaKantan ASsociate news editor A UCSD graduate student was killed in a car accident over break when her truck flipped over on an interstate highway Dec. kathryn osterday 20. Kathryn photo COurtesy of “Katie” Osterday, Br i an M o nr oe / Guardian Osterday family UCSD students board a campus-bound Arriba line shuttle at the Palmilla stop Jan 30. Many students have joined a Facebook campaign protesting UCSD Transportation and Parking Services’ decision to a doctoral can- transfer authority over the Arriba and Nobel lines to San Diego MTS as well as an impending increase of parking prices on campus. didate and researcher at UCSD, was 26 years old and had been both an undergraduate and graduate student at UCSD over the past seven years. Protest on the Horizon According to her boyfriend, UCSD Associate Director of Recreation Classes-Aquatics Clayton Claiborn, he and Osterday were driving to Texas Unpopular changes announced last week have sparked student unrest. for the holidays when she swerved Staff writer sharply to avoid a piece of metal in the BY Aleksandra konstantinovic roadway and the truck flipped across the median, crushing the driver’s side CSD students are protesting changes to school-provided trans- lous policies from being passed over our heads by collectively standing up of the vehicle. portation options following a recent Transportation Services for it.” “She died instantly and did not announcement that parking prices will increase and that several A.S. Council Campuswide Senator Caeser Feng also supports Project suffer,” Claiborn said. “We were being shuttleU lines, including the popular Nobel and Arriba routes, will be discon- Sumo as a unified stand against Transportation Services’ new policies. as safe as we could be—there was no tinued for the 2013–2014 school year. “The goal is to have everyone on board to raise more awareness towards mistake made, yet it still happened. I The changes include higher prices for student parking permits and the the fee increases, the parking policies, and the insufficient student feedback think it shows how fragile life is and elimination of the Free Bus Zone sticker. TPS is also integrating the Arriba/ that was garnered before making these decisions,” Feng said. “Transparency how quickly a freak accident can occur Nobel shuttles into the MTS system, as previously reported in the Jan. 24 and transportation are huge issues on this campus, and this should be a and change lives forever.” issue of the Guardian. priority.” Osterday was born in Placerville, In response to Transportation Services’ referendum, a coalition of Another student-run effort is a new Facebook group, called UCSD Calif., and came to UCSD as an students launched Project Sumo, an initiative that coordinates communica- Students Against Transportation Changes, which has garnered over 5,000 undergraduate after studying at San tion between students through a website—ProjectSumo.com—in order to members. The page includes dozens of posts from students offering their Diego City College and San Diego organize a protest in the near future. solutions, as well as a poll whose results show that students favor eliminat- State University. After completing her A representative of Project Sumo, Devarsh Desnaiger, calls the group a ing additional transportation fees to students completely. undergraduate studies in the phys- decentralized effort that encompasses the interests of both commuters and UCSD shuttle driver Dane Kawika Ferrari-Esias posted his own per- ics department, Osterday continued students who live on campus. her education at UCSD, receiving her “Project Sumo is fairly straightforward,” he said. “Stop these new, ridicu- See protest, page 3 master’s degree and becoming a doctoral candidate in aeronautical and mechanical engineering. As a doctoral student, Osterday University centers studied and conducted research in bioengineering and the microrheol- ogy of eukaryotic cytoplasm. She was Salon 101 Holds Grand a Jacobs Fellow, researching under advisor Juan Carlos del Alamo and mentor Juan Lasheras. Earlier this Opening Celebration year, she won the prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship and around and tour the salon, as well BY Sarah Moon Staff Writer won the “Mechanical and Aerospace as meet Azar and her staff of stylists. Engineering Best Poster” at the 2012 UCSD’s first on-campus beau- Salon services were available begin- Jacobs School of Engineering Research ty salon had its grand opening on ning the next day, Wednesday, Jan. 30. Expo. She was also a volunteer for the In celebration of the grand open-

Tuesday, Jan. 29 on the second floor Br i an M o nr oe / Guardian “Expanding Your Horizons” network, of Price Center East next to Zanzibar ing, those visiting the salon had the an annual conference aimed at moti- Cafe and The Loft. The opening for the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a vating women in science and math- new venue, Salon 101, lasted from 11 variety of hair, skin, and nail products. ematics. a.m. to 4 p.m., with about 700 visitors Students and staff who signed up “We lost a valued member of the throughout the day. for an appointment during the open- MAE community. Katie Osterday was “We were very busy and crowded ing were given 20 percent off of ser- an excellent student, and we will miss today,” Salon 101 owner Claude Azar vices as well as two-ounce samples of her,” Department of Mechanical and said. “It was a really good turnout.” hair products. The salon hired models See grad, page 3 The opening provided a chance for students, faculty, and staff to walk See salon, page 3 2 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 | www.Ucsdguardian.org Fleeting Thoughts By Irene Chiang

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WE’RE COOL! FOLLOW US! @UCSDGuardian THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 | www.Ucsdguardian.org 3 “Shuttlin’” Shirts, Higher Salon 101 Will Be Open for Business Six Days a Week ▶ salon, from page 1 for women and men such as haircuts, couple also owns “Salon de Claude”, blowouts, facials, highlights and col- another full-service salon in San SHIP fees at Council Meeting to come in to receive sample salon oring, trims, waxing, manicures and Diego. Salon 101 serves as an expan- treatments, such as blowouts, haircuts pedicures. Prices range from $12 for a sion of “Salon de Claude”. Aside from Yesterday’s A.S. Council meeting 30 would not change California’s and nail paintings to showcase the tal- manicure to $40 for women’s haircuts its normal business schedule, Salon began with a curious presentation budget crisis overnight. ent of the stylists. to $85 for a full highlight. Operating 101 has two upcoming events planned, from two gentlemen in fabulous “The state walked away from “It exceeded my expectations,” Earl hours are Monday through Saturday including a complimentary cuts event bow ties. One made-on-a-Mac higher education,” she said. “We Warren College student Robert Calpito from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the charity “Locks of Love,” which video later, it became apparent that didn’t push it away.” said as he toured the facility.”It looks “We strive to give [students, faculty, will take place on Mar. 7. they were inviting council members Rue did stress that a flurry of high-end but offers affordable prices and staff] the best because when you to a toga party. Classy indeed. changes on campus made this an for its services.” look good, you feel good,” Azar said. readers can contact The salon is owned by Claude VP Student Life Cody Marshall exciting time to be at UCSD. She Salon 101 is a full-service salon Sarah moon [email protected] kept the comedy also praised that offers hair, nail, and skin services Azar and her husband, Tony Azar. The ball rolling new business Chancellor during reports aleksandra konstantinovic Khosla for of members with [email protected] keeping a reminder that students’ college On-Campus Memorial for Graduate Student Planned For March council’s team- experiences at the building event is happening this forefront of his priorities. ▶ Grad, from page 1 “She really knew how to enjoy ally had the plan and capability to weekend. AVP Enterprise Operations things, and she just enjoyed the world do it. And even though she has left “I saw this show where people Brian McEuen and A.S. Senator Aerospace Engineering Chair Sutanu like it was,” close friend David Alonso this world so soon, for all those who went on a hike, and it totally Irene Chang continued special Sarkar said. Barajas-Solano said. “She decided that will continue on to ‘live like Katie,’ I changed their lives,” he said. presentations with a model of “As a very efficient engineer, she she was just going to fall in love with believe she successfully did just that,” “There’s nothing like a near- Triton Outfitters’ plan to adopt optimized the joy in her life,” fellow life … there was a magical, whimsical Claiborn said. death experience to bring people The Factory — a campus screen- grad student Viktoria Gisladottir said. aspect of living life with Katie.” The “Celebration of Katie’s Life,” together.” printing organization made defunct According to Osterday’s friends, Osterday is survived by her par- arranged by her family and close On a sobering note, A.S. by the closure of the Crafts Center. some of her hobbies and interests ents, Rosi and Kelly Osterday, her friends, will be held on Saturday, President Meggie Le reminded To support UCSD’s shuttles during included surfing, Acro-yoga, discov- brother Sean, her sister Avalon, her March 2, in UCSD’s Structural and council that her office would the transportation crisis, Triton ering new music and watching the boyfriend, her grandparents and Materials Engineering Building, with be sending out a survey to Outfitters designed a t-shirt with sunset; last year, she paraglided over numerous other friends and relatives. a sunset ceremony at the Scripps Pier identify students’ priorities in the the slogan, “Everyday I’m Shuttlin’.” San Diego dressed as Superwoman. “Katie is the sweetest, most intel- to follow. transportation debate. She asserted Council finally turned to their Osterday was also an experienced ligent and talented woman I have ever readers can contact equestrian, environmentalist and pho- met. She wanted to change the world mekala neelakantan that this is an issue that A.S. previously tabled discussion of [email protected] Council will be remembered for. changing UCSD’s election code to tographer. to make it a better place, and liter- And just in case Tritons thought separate college and campus-wide that new transportation fees were slates. the only price hikes headed their A primary concern last night A.S. Pres. Working on Solutions to Prices, Parking Availability way, VC Student Affairs Penny Rue was the benefits of immediacy had some wallet-shriveling news. versus the imperative of ▶ protest, from page 1 of the shuttles and suggested plans that our community,” one student wrote. Due to what can only be described transparency. include everything from adding more According to the Facebook group, as administrative optimism, ERC Senator Travis Miller, spective on the issue on the Facebook “S” spots to expanding on-campus A.S. President Meggie Le will meet undergraduate health insurance who supports the spirit of the page. bike paths. One student posted that with Vice Chancellor of Resource was originally created with a rich legislation, worried that college “Why are we paying more to sub- Transportation Services’ changes will Management & Planning Gary slate of benefits at too low of a councils were not given enough sidize MTS when we have the infra- make it more difficult to live on and off Matthews to give him the group’s peti- cost. And because undergrads are time to respond, and that A.S. structure, staff, and equipment to do campus and be part of the community. tion. Le is still working on an alterna- fragile creatures who fear fresh air Council was risking transparency it much more cheaply and efficiently,” Others noted the unity of the tive to Transportation Services’ plan and sunshine, the Vice Chancellors by voting on the amendment he wrote. “The mismanagement and group, and the surge of student activ- with 2012 graduate Adam Powers, who will be raising prices in order to that night. Five out of six college appropriation of funds at TPS is an ism following this issue. formerly served on the Transportation maintain SHIP. councils had already expressed atrocity, to say the least. But there isn’t “Everyone who commutes to Policy Committee. When pressed to comment enthusiasm for the change, with one person in the entire university who school actually has a stake in this issue, on UCSD’s budget in general, Travis’ ERC council as the final wants to call it out.” readers can contact unlike most things that only directly [email protected] Rue reminded council that Prop holdout. Current students lamented the loss affect a small group of people within Aleksandra konstantinovic True Colors Monday, February 4th 6-7 PM Earl Warren College Room, Follow us on Twier! PC West @ucsdCommLead Want to know YOUR personality style? #iLeadUCSD Participate in this workshop to: Learn group dynamics Gain SELF-AWARENESS Understand your communication style! Presented by Rosa Khou & Duncan Mcclure, CSI-Communication and Leadership

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contact the editor hilary lee OPINION [email protected] Editorials Everyone Just Wants Driving Us Mad A Little Recognition Although an accumulated deficit means that cuts to buses must be made, the widespread student backlash in the past week means that UCSD Thinking Caps Kelvin Noronha Transportation Services should consider other options — even if that [email protected] means posing a fee referendum. ccording to the Ralph Lauren illustration by jessica Chee website, their clothes are a fusion of “classic, iconic Aspirit” and “reinvented personality.” When I flipped through their catalog, though, I saw that this fancy personality seemed to be bright new colors and traditional tweedy “Skyfall”-like jackets that could have come from the 1960s. Many of the items there would have probably gained appreciative nostalgic comments from my grand- father. I started to wonder what it was about familiar styles and ideas that make us so inclined to want them. As it is with most seemingly inexplicable things, the reason behind this col- lision of vintage and visionary lies partly in science. UCSD’s own Dr. V. S. Ramachandran has attributed some of the appeal of art and aesthetics to “perceptual problem solving” — how we internally rejoice at being able to recognize something hidden away in a work of art. We find abstract art more jarring than, say, a picture of the Grand Canyon, unless we can easily decipher an underlying meaning. CSD is an isolated beast. together on a new Facebook group from the Salk Institute at the Torrey Similarly, listening to music becomes Half of the campus faces called “UCSD Students Against Pines Gliderport, which forced many more gratifying if we’ve heard and can plunging cliffs; the other Transportation Changes.” The page students who parked there to give recognize some of the tonal patterns. Uhalf is surrounded by eucalyptus includes dozens of posts from stu- in, buy parking permits and join the So what various clothiers aim to do groves. The roads that lead to school dents offering their own ideas for a ranks of students screaming to them- is to present us with fresh designs are long, there are virtually no bike solution, as well as the results of a selves in their cars while they drive still inspired by the vintage styles that lanes, and most students live at least a poll that favor eliminating additional up and down the aisles in Muir. So periodically make their comebacks. mile away — far from the few luxury transportation fees to students com- by limiting access to public transit, While fedoras and trilbys are essen- condos and mansions that line the pletely. we are making the university an even tially passé, everything from slim ties perimeter of Campus Loop. In One of the most active and more unappealing institution, espe- and cardigans to the Tron-inspired essence, getting to class is no simple invaluable members of the group is cially to low-income students who Editorial Board neons of the 1980s is making a come- task without a motor, a fact made all A.S. President Meggie Le, who has can’t afford cars, parking passes or back. Magazine editors worldwide the more apparent by the news that been answering questions and work- even a monthly bus pass. easily detect those hints of mid-cen- the free Cityshuttle routes — including on a petition and an alternative Currently, in addition to the Arielle Sallai tury influence amidst the new tailor- ing the Arriba shuttle and the Nobel to UCSD Transportation Services’ extensive complimentary shuttles Editor In Chief ings and revisions and are so pleased shuttle — will be absorbed by the San plan with 2012 graduate Adam offered by Transportation Services, by the memories of past couture that Diego Metropolitan Transit System Powers, who formerly served on the the gold foil sticker on every ID card Ren Ebel they urge us to go out and buy it. SuperLoop service beginning this Transportation Policy Committee. lands students free rides on select Madeline Mann Why? For a start, progress is summer. The president has kept her cool MTS routes, such as the 201/202, 30 Managing Editors eternally alluring. Innovation and What’s more, the free Bus Zone among severely angry and confused and 41. Both services are extremely forward thinking are, according to program will be replaced with a students, and for that, we are really popular, especially the Arriba and Hilary Lee psychologist Jennifer Baumgartner, new user fee-based system. In other impressed. Nobel Cityshuttles, which frequently Opinion Editor “neuronally stimulating,” which is words, for the 2013–2014 school year, But the outrage is 100 percent have to skip stops after reaching why they are buzzwords for compa- students will either have to pay $36 understandable, because the gist of maximum occupancy, despite the Zev Hurwitz nies from Mercedes-Benz to Lysol. per month (and $41 per month the the problem with these changes is fact that they run virtually every 10 News Editor Breaking free of our routines and following year) for the bus, or $670 simple: UCSD is a uniquely and ter- minutes (sometimes even more fre- seeing things that are new makes us per year for an “S” spot parking per- ribly designed school. It is continu- quently). happy. But if something is too origi- mit in order to get to campus. ously expanding in size and enroll- We are then left with many nal, it lacks the aspects of familiarity The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at the Now, that’s a big increase from ment, yet we aren’t making accom- questions: Can MTS truly pick up University of California at San Diego. Contents © that we crave. There has to be a 2012. Views expressed herein represent the majority “f re e .” modations for an increase in parking the slack from Arriba and Nobel, vote of the editorial board and are not necessarily those balance between innovation and In response to these changes, a needs. The new Village housing, for and will they be able to keep the of the UC Board of Regents, the ASUCSD or the tradition. members of the Guardian staff. coalition of students created Project example, has brought many older SuperLoop running until midnight? This is where our sappy nostalgic Sumo — and an accompanying students (who are more likely to have Will paying for buses discourage stu- side kicks in. To me, tradition always website, ProjectSumo.com — to cars) to campus, but it doesn’t even dents from taking them, increasing brings to mind stuffy 18th century coordinate communication between have a small lot to call its own. Not the demand for parking even more? magistrates sauntering about. But students and organize a protest. to mention the summertime decision apart from the brain’s mechanisms Over 5,000 students have also come to tape off the free parking across See BusEs, page 9 of pattern recognition, our love for tradition really reflects a golden-age mentality in us — a willingness to adhere to the ideas that governed the past. The reason the White House Filling Out Campus Survey is Advantageous for Students has stood as is for nearly two hun- To the thumb-twiddling cynic and respect for diversity is the daily The Advisory Council on Campus While these prizes are certainly dred years is the same as that behind who wishes for change yet wallows norm.” All 10 UC campuses will Climate, Culture and Inclusion will an added incentive, they do risk the enduring success of those green in self-defeat with questions of participate in the survey in addition then compile and analyze this data undermining the survey’s serious tweed sport coats — we appreciate “What difference does it make?” — to the UC Office of the President, in order to begin making various purpose. Just as students should the years of classic history behind your time is now. The UC Campus the department of agriculture and administrative changes that might take responsibility in voicing their them. Tradition reflects the familiar, Climate Survey — open since Jan. natural resources and the Lawrence best accommodate the specific concerns, UCSD should also be the comfortable, and we are innately 22 and available until the end of Berkeley National Laboratory. needs of a modern social body. held accountable for having stu- drawn to it. February — offers a simple chance The survey itself takes a breezy But if sheer good will and opti- dents participate in the survey as So whether it’s the artfully faded for you to put your money where 20 minutes (tops) to complete, with mism isn’t enough of a reason to well other similar projects that Rolling Stones t-shirts or the crisp your mouth is when it comes to questions that focus primarily on knock out the UC Campus Climate might foster a healthier campus Buddy Holly look of modern hipster- enriching your social experience issues of racial, religious and sexual Survey, the survey’s glorious line climate. dom, a good portion of the popula- at UCSD. Not to mention there are discrimination on campus. The of incentives should easily be. All But aside from sheer apathy, tion will succumb to their chronologi- plenty of added perks. questions themselves are refreshing- students who complete the survey students really have no excuse not cally confused instincts and spring for According to the survey’s official ly devoid of the noncommittal “yes, will be automatically entered in a to fill out the survey — the mere 20 the items that successfully blend the website, the goal of the project is to no, undecided” format of many drawing to win prizes that include minutes spent could easily contrib- past and present. I, on the other hand, create a social atmosphere on cam- similar surveys — each one is tai- things from a $75 UCSD Bookstore ute to a positive future for the UC will stick to last summer’s vibrant pus that is “free of the negativity lored to yield the most constructive gift card to an iPad to one $10,000 or, at the very least, a free lunch at colors. 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Page 8 Page 6 Page 7 6 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 | www.Ucsdguardian.org Arts & Entertainment The Fair Lady Meets Her Doctor Let the Director Nicholas Martin’s production of “Pygmalion” brings class, cooing and cockney Obligatory cadences to The Old Globe stage. Movie Spree

obert Sean Leonard is no strang- Abagnale Jr. (clad in a sun-shielding er to research. Robin Williams safari hat and a knapsack, no less) — Commence Rtaught him a thing or two about and San Diego seems to have thrust it in 1989’s “Dead Poets Society.” us a lovely British affair. the sound & the fury And then, of course, there are the Mostly British, at least. For a play [email protected] eight seasons worth of his role as centered on accents, there wasn’t margeret yau oncologist Dr. Wilson, Hugh Laurie's much to be said for the English beloved and sensible on-and-off best dialects of the supporting cast, n the past decade, I’ve predicted friend from “House.” With this track most of whom wavered in and out zero out of ten Oscar winning record, it should come as no surprise of their drawls while others appar- I pictures. This is in part due to the that Leonard’s return to the Old ently enjoyed changing birthplaces fact that I’ve only seen two of the Globe Theatre ("King Lear” in 1993 all together. Save for that, though, winning pictures before the actual was his first time on this stage) is as director Nicholas Martin begets an ceremonies — my love for the “Lord Professor Henry Higgins in George exquisite rendition of the classic tale. of the Rings” trilogy and musicals Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” an The set is intricate and lush, featur- (“Chicago”) should never go under- experimenting linguist determined ing a resplendent composition of stated. This year, I resolved to do to transform a spitfire simpleton burgundy, olive and gold tones. It’s something different — I would watch (Charlotte Parry) into a proper a comforting backdrop to Higgins’ all nine Oscar nominated movies English duchess. disheveled, filled-to-the-rafters work before Feb. 24. And, to up the ante, I Leonard brings a fully space (which quite reflects his mind) made an Oscar bet with a friend that present, fully physical madness to and the scintillating chandelier and spanned 12 categories (no amount of Higgins, who is first seen onstage not white pillars that adorn his mother’s money will ever get us to watch five really seen at all, as an inscrutable living room bring to mind the Greek documentary shorts). man hunched in a corner, taking myth that inspired the play’s name. My ambitions are greatly helped notes on the accent of one brash, Costume designer Robert Morgan by the fact that for the first time since loud-mouthed cockney flower girl brought to life early 20th-century 2003, I’m actually excited about sev- loitering outside a church garden as London with keen attention to detail eral of the films. “Les Miserables” was bourgeois Londoners take shelter and a focus on the economic classes knocked out on Christmas with my from an unexpected downpour. From of each character, from the twill family of die-hard musical fans who here, the comical metamorphosis browns of the lower-middle class to could turn the film into a sing-along unfolds — Higgins, along with fellow the hoity-toity pearls and peaches of if we so wished. The general con- linguist Colonel Pickering (played by the upper. All of this — the rotating sensus: The only thing sadder than a a gentile Paxton Whitehead), begins set, the costumes, the delicate light- three-minute long close-up of Anne a quest to turn the grunting Eliza ing — though rich with grandeur, Hathaway’s emaciated face is the Doolittle into a sophisticated lady- would’ve been too much for such a sound of Amanda Seyfried warbling. in-waiting, complete with silk gowns quaint stage had the performances I watched “Django Unchained” a la “Memoirs of a Geisha” and a list not been able to stand so assuredly in a smelly theatre over winter of chores appropriate for a newly on their own. break with a box of beignets on trained woman (she must keep track Charlotte Parry’s Eliza is impos- my lap (the perfect movie snack of both Higgins’ appointments and sible not to root for, from her charm- for a film set in the South). The his slippers). Throw in a grandiose ing pidgeon-like grunts to her wide- Tarantino movie was made better by collection of affluent witnesses to the eyed desire to succeed — whether or the throngs of a cheering audience whole affair and Don Spark’s boor- not she wants to admit it. In Act III, whenever a white man was shot. ish, hilarious Mr. Doolittle — the “Lincoln” was viewed in Washington most charming swindler since Frank See pygmalion, page 8 D.C. after a visit to the memorial of the same name, next to a roommate who was suddenly awash with a film review wave of political righteousness. Then I hit a roadblock. What started out as a fun film-filled exer- : cise turned into me dreading the hansel and gretel Witch Hunters moment when I would have to watch “Life of Pi.” If I wanted to sit through two hours of a boy with a tiger, I Jeremy Renner trades in his spy gear for some witch heads in Grimm fairytale reboot. would break out my collection of Directed by Tommy Wirkola “Calvin and Hobbes” comics. Starring Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton Thankfully, Jennifer Lawrence, rated R number one on my list of female January 17th celebrity crushes, compelled me release Date to finally watch “Silver Linings C+ Playbook.” Bradley Cooper notwith- standing, it was actually worth the ven with a titular addendum time investment, if you are able to like “Witch Hunters” and an R overlook the pat endings Hollywood E rating, one has trouble expect- studios usually prescribe to coming anything shocking from a movie plex mental disorders. And because about the children’s fable “Hansel Reddit said it was good, I watched and Gretel.” Creepy? Perhaps. the sanctimonious indie “Beasts of Gruesome? Never. the Southern Wild.” Wrong. While I still have a month to Simply put, filmmaker Tommy crank out “Argo,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” Wirkola’s (“Kill Buljo,” “Dead “Amour” and “Life of Pi,” I’m prob- Snow”) “Hansel and Gretel” is a ably not going to bother. A number gleeful gore-fest. Limbs are shred- of excuses are in my way: ded, blood sprays, guts splatter First, Ben Affleck and Kathryn and heads are mashed, sliced off, Bigelow weren’t nominated for Best squashed and blown away. It is com- Director, and a movie hasn’t won pletely over the top, with each grisly an Academy Award for Best Picture death eliciting a little chortle or an without a Best Director nomination “ugh!” But honestly, it’s totally enter- since “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989). taining, and it’s ghastly good fun. Second, Washington D.C., where After a chilling expository I am currently studying, is averag- scene taken almost directly from the ing a toasty 19 degrees with wind fable itself — candy house and all chill, so walking to the closest theatre — an eerie abode with giant teeth (in Georgetown, where the wealthy around the doorway where the chil- citizens don’t want a Metro stop) is dren burn a witch in her own oven), wholly unappealing. the audience is filled in on the Last, I am plagued by a number of siblings’ checkered witch-hunting questions about the remaining mov- career through a series of newspaper arrive just in time to prevent the crossbows to Gatling guns). The candy house is particularly memo- ies. Will viewing “Zero Dark Thirty” clippings and woodcut scenes that overzealous and impressively mus- action is frenetic, rarely lets up and rable (dark woods and decrepit mean that I support the use of torture rush past during the opening cred- tachioed Sheriff Berringer (Peter enough horror is thrown in to keep barns wear thin about 30 minutes in America’s war on terrorism? Will its. The movie catches up with the Stormare) from executing Mina it from devolving into something in). “Amour” render me catatonically two as adults, now infamous bounty (Pihla Viitala), a young woman out of the “Matrix,” although the The two hunters are your run- depressed? Is “Argo” even still in hunters called to investigate the dis- falsely accused of witchcraft. From plot is predictable to the extreme of-the-mill badass team: Hansel is theatres? appearances of several children in there, the pair embarks on a peril- and more than a little derivative a brawler who keeps to himself (he So the journey to see all nine the German town of Augsburg. ous hunt for the grand witch Muriel of its predecessors (“The Brothers refuses help, speaks tersely, et al.), films still continues, probably. Hansel (Jeremy Renner chan- (Famke Janssen), battling a multi- Grimm,” “Sleepy Hollow,” etc.). The while Gretel is strong-willed and My favorite film thus far is “Silver neling a medieval Aaron Cross) tude of witches and a troll with the 3-D, while not gimmicky by any sexy (she beats the hell out of uppity Linings Playbook.” The best is prob- and Gretel (Gemma Arterton, who help of the bumbling but dedicated means, adds little to the proceed- peasant men while still resembling ably “Django.” But what the Academy appears to have cut-and-pasted her Ben (Thomas Mann) and a literal ings save for depth perception, and will pick is “Lincoln.” role from “Clash of the Titans”) cartload of artillery (ranging from no piece of scenery besides the See hansel, page 8 LIFESTYLE THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 | www.Ucsdguardian.org 7 You Can’t Beat the The Best Hiking Spots in Town Love of a By JOELYN SUAREZ STAFF WRITER The local gym can be very mundane, with the same is filled with amazing landscapes and great weather all old radio playlist on repeat and the smell of sweat cir- year long, both of which may be enjoyed while simulta- Friend culating the enclosed space. But, UCSD students don’t neously getting in a good and challenging workout. The have to endure the sound of grunting men in the weight Guardian found the top four hiking spots with the best area or the sight of girls with full-faced make-up texting views in and near San Diego: This modern love at a treadmill that has yet to be powered on. San Diego laira martin [email protected] ’ll be honest with you readers this BEGINNER Level week, I’ve been struck with a seri- I ous case of writer’s block. Or maybe Cowles Mountain it’s just dater’s block. Recently, I’ve Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119 taken a step back from dating to focus on school, work, applying for intern- Cowles Mountain, located on the expansive 5,800 acres of Mission Trails ships, and especially my friends. Regional Park, is the highest peak in San Diego. The hike has an elevation of In recent years, it’s occurred to up to 1,592 feet with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the mountain summit me that love is something that is very once you reach the top. Though the three-mile trail is not exactly a cakewalk, different from what it was a generation local hikers consider it to be very practical due to its gradual elevation. Cowles ago: It’s unrecognizable from anything Mountain is less than 10 miles northeast of downtown, but its dramatic change from the previous generation. The from urban scenery makes the trail one of the most popular in San Diego. purest forms of love that I have experienced have solely been with family and friends. Significant others are of- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve ten riddled with the types of problems 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 that come with romantic relationships. But besides a tiff over trivial things The Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve may be the most appealing to like doing the dishes with friends and UCSD students due to its close proximity to campus. The park opens daily roommates, I’ve only had fantastic from 7:15 a.m. to sunset. There are several different trails available, all branch- ing out to various places throughout the reserve. Torrey Pines State Natural friendships since coming to UCSD. Reserve is home to endangered plant species including the Pinus Torreyana, There’s been a lot of talk of soul one of the most rare pine trees in the nation. The hiking trail also provides gor- mates around my apartment lately. Do geous views of the San Diego coastline. Picnicking and camping are prohibited, they exist? Are we all destined to have as well as pets, in order to preserve the vibrant plant life. Parking may be found one, or maybe more? Is a soul mate a on the street, otherwise there is a parking lot fee of $10. romantic partner or can it be a friend? And as I’ve spent more time with my INtermediate Level roommates, I’ve realized that if anything, soul mates are much more likely to be friends than romantic partners. Cedar Creek Falls I met Flavia freshman year of Eagle Peak Road, Julian, CA 92036 college. We were both in Marshall Col- or Thornbush Road, Ramona, CA 92065 lege and were both communication majors, so we basically had every class The Cedar Creek Falls, also known as the Devil’s Punchbowl, is unlike any together. She was pretty intimidating other trail in or near the San Diego area. There are two entrances to begin at first, but as soon as we started talk- the trail: one near the Ramona Estates (just east outside of San Diego) and the ing about the TV show “Friends” and other in Julian. The hike is 4.5 miles downhill surrounded by a beautiful land- how we were both atheists, she was scape of greenery and flowing rivers. The unique reward for hikers is Cedar hooked. Creek’s radiant waterfalls surrounded by 75-feet cliffs at the end of the path. Two years into our friendship, The pool of water below is often filled with hikers enjoying a cool dip after breaking a sweat during the warmer seasons. Despite the downhill trail to the Flavia admitted something to me. falls, local hikers have warned that the trek is more difficult than it may seem. She told me that the summer before All hikers are advised to bring an ample amount of water especially consider- starting college she had looked ing that the journey back is entirely uphill. through the “Marshall College Class of 2014” Facebook group which I was a member of. She glanced through expert Level profiles and stumbled upon mine. She saw all my pseudo-hipster high Potato Chip Rock school profile pictures, like the one of 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92074 me in the snow in New York wearing a red coat. It was a picture taken on The Lake Poway Trail, located on Mt. Woodson, is best known for its a disposable camera (I was pretty Potato Chip Rock because of the thin sliver of rock that extends out for hik- cool, I know). Upon looking at these ers to climb to the very edge and gain a sense of accomplishment — or, more pictures, she decided that she wanted importantly, snap a new profile picture to show off to friends. The trail itself is to be my roommate and my friend approximately seven miles, with an escalation of up to 2,000 feet. Due to the and proceeded to cross her fingers long and strenuous path, local hikers do not recommend the Lake Poway Trail that she’d get an email saying I was for beginners. There is a $5 parking admission fee for non-Poway residents. her future roommate. Of course, that didn’t happen, but we did end up meeting within site seen hours of moving in on campus, and after a few communication classes, our friendship was confirmed. She Cirque du Sixth didn’t admit this adorable stalker-ish story until sophomore year, but at the time, I thought it was one of the most BY Sarah Shin Staff writer located in the historic Liberty Station flattering things anyone has ever said of San Diego. This occasion can be an to me, even though it’s completely It’s a typical Saturday night. opportunity to party with your friends reflective of generation Facebook. Midterms are not close enough for the in style, or a night of spectacular food Now we’re juniors, and we’ve cramming craze to begin, and you’re and entertainment for a mere $11. frankly over the weekly bar-and-tacos agreed that we’re soul mates. She Themed beverages and desserts, run with your buds. For one night, thinks like me. She talks like me. And which include lemon meringue pie remove yourself from your usual ritual and chocolate mousse cake from The she’s one of the few people that has and make your way to a mystical event French Gourmet catering company, the same type of humor as me. Every by attending Sixth College’s annual will be provided. Guests will also have day spent with her further proves that semi-formal, Cirque du Sixth. access to a complimentary photo we are the same person. This is the Clearly inspired by “Cirque du booth to snap mementos and beats purest version of love I think there Soleil,” Cirque du Sixth draws from will be provided by DJ Philly, Sun is. Above all boy problems, family the artistic production’s brilliant colors God’s 2011 Battle of the Bands winner. problems, etc., I know my roommates and compelling beauty. Best of all, this cirque-themed affair (shout out to Bella and Jess, too!) “We hope to take students into will be complete with circus perform- will be there for me no matter what, this imaginary world that they can ers, such as sword swallowers and con- and vice versa. And if you’re sitting only live for one night,” Sixth College tortionists. here reading this and scoffing at how Special Events Director Thomas Le Dressing up according to the theme said. cheesy this article is, I’d probably of the event is highly encouraged, so Despite it being called “Cirque du take this as an opportunity to trans- the grandest of schemes. Tickets are circus — so let yourself be transported say that you’ve never had a true best Sixth,” the event is open to all col- form yourself into character by putting still on sale, and free transportation to the majestic world of the cirque. friend, and maybe you should go out leges. Held on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 8 on your best circus outfit or getting will be provided to and from the venue and find one. Just because it’s trite, p.m. to midnight, this event will be at creative with your makeup. The cirque if needed. Cirque du Sixth has all the readers can contact [email protected] doesn’t mean it’s not true. the Naval Training Center Promenade, is an extravaganza that displays art in amenities to replicate the joviality of a sarah shin 8 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013 | www.Ucsdguardian.org LIFESTYLE

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▶ pygmalion, from page 6 to watch Eliza’s whiplashing horse Pickering (by means of polite igno- throws Higgins’ slippers back at his of a mouth be broken by Higgins rance) as they treat her like a nonex- face and lets those beastly grunts be Adios there’s an especially riveting moment (through insults and heckling) and istent toy doll. By the time she finally known again, we’re as fed up with the when Parry, during her first outing two chortling fellows as she is. Motherfuckers with sophisticated company, goes on That’s the moral of the whole The Guardian asked a rant about the supposed murder thing, really. As Eliza remarks in the bartender Mike Johnson of her grandmother (in a proper last scene, “The difference between from The Hole in Point English accent, of course). She’s given a lady and a flower girl is not how Loma to recommend an the “shut up” groan from a fretful — she behaves, but how she is treated.” easy-to-make mixed drink. but wryly smiling — Higgins, causing Though the taboo curse words of This was his choice. her to stop, mid-poisoning-grandma- their day — like “devil” and “bloody” sentence, and declare, “Well, I must — may have turned into staples go,” before she eerily shakes every- of the English language, the desire one’s hand with a dreamy, glazed to be appreciated and, even more, disposition like that of a drugged respected, has stayed a firm wish of madman. humanity. Robert Sean Leonard, a mad The final moment of “Pygmalion,” scientist of language and a madder features a resigned Higgins looking gentleman in general, is a fiery match up at Eliza and her new husband for Eliza. It’s easy to see the passion on their wedding day (an imag- he feels for his work; Leonard falls ined vision), laughing at the idea of into his words with his entire body, his bewitching creation marrying flinging pointing fingers in nonde- “Freddy,” is poignant not just for his script directions and plummeting for vulnerabilities, but for hers; even the safety of his couch at every new with her newfound self-respect and realization or humourous discovery. independence, Eliza can’t help look- With the hope of having Their chemistry and the back- ing back at the man who taught her a night that you’ll always and-forth quipping that goes on everything she shouldn’t be. remember — if only via between them in the beginning and anecdotes from your friends end of the play is matched only by readers can contact — here’s a potent solution: the quiet resignation evident in the Jacey aldredge [email protected] Adios Motherfuckers. eye of the storm. It’s heartbreaking Ingredients: Hansel and Gretel Gore Fest Skimps on Plot and Character Development ½ oz Vodka ½ oz Gin ▶ hansel, from page 6 how much ass is about to be kicked, villains take the cake. The bulk of a little cheesy — don’t expect it to ½ oz Rum and hokey one-liners abound. the witches are horrifyingly orc-ish defy the conventions of action flicks ½ oz Blue Curacao some sort of Hot Topic model). A proliferation of anachronistic and predatory, scuttling about and or boldly go where no movie has 2 oz Sweet and Sour Mix Neither character is particularly potty mouth does not help in this shrieking demonically, and the vari- gone before. However, there’s an innovative or three-dimensional, department, and much of the film’s ety in their build and appearance is appreciable amount of ghoulish fun And top it off with some although Hansel has a daily insulin limp-wristed attempts at humor rely both engrossing and hair-raising. to be had, and viewers in the mood Sprite for a lemon-lime injection he must take, a result of solely on Jeremy Renner and his use No matter how many bad guys the for a straightforward shoot-em-up twist for a night like no a time when a witch made him eat of the word “fuck” (“Don’t eat the siblings eradicate, the next encoun- will find themselves reasonably other. too much candy. The dialogue is fuckin’ candy!,” upon revisiting the ter always adds something fresh and entertained. certainly a low point. Little atten- sugary cottage is a gem, for sure). exciting. tion was given to the script, save Where “Hansel and Gretel” falls Ultimately, “Hansel and Gretel” — Jonah Yonker — Vincent Pham for communicating to the audience short on good guys, however, its is pretty predictable and more than staff writer Staff writer album reviews

"hummingbird" "flower lane" by local natives by Ducktails release Date January 29 release Date January 29 7/10 7/10 Local Natives return with glossy maturity. Ducktails’ lightness bounces beneath exploration. he Local Natives return with a collection of smooth-sounding melodies on their second ucktails mastermind Matthew Mondale is going for it on “The Flower Lane,” his fifth full- album, “Hummingbird.” Unlike their excellent 2009 debut album, “Gorilla Manor,” these 11 length release under the pseudonym. The Real Estate guitarist raised eyebrows last year when Tsongs reflect a notable sadness, with gloomy lyrics suggesting a deeper level of thought about Dhe announced that fellow New Jersey natives Big Troubles would provide full-time support life and death. with additional contributions from the likes of Cults vocalist Madeline Follin and experimental The band spends the album trying to tackle bigger issues, leaving their listeners to analyze MIDI artists Ford & Lopatin. This certainly appeared as a surprising development for a solo proj- abstract topics like the relationship between soul and body. The track “Heavy Feet” accompanies ect that had traditionally positioned itself firmly in the Lo-Fi bedroom pop spectrum. The record its darkened beat with lines about immortality, questioning issues that connect the emotional with possesses a newfound sense of gloss and cohesion. That being said, Mondale hasn’t abandoned his the metaphysical. signature playful naïveté that rendered his previous work particularly endearing. “Colombia” reveals feelings focused on more personal emotions. Written by band member The introductory jangle of the opening track “Ivy Covered House” is strikingly reminiscent of Kelcey Ayer as a dedication to his deceased mother, the lyrics are heart wrenching: “A humming- Mondale’s other band, until he confidently lays down some phased out guitar lines as the chorus bird crashed right in front of me, and I understood all you did for us,” sings Ayer. The slow pace of arrives. The echoed minimal strums and collegiate nostalgia of “Academy Avenue” bookends “The the song also accents the dimensions of his pain. Flower Lane” with textbook Ducktails motifs. Sandwiched between those tracks is the heart of the Although the tone is much different from “Gorilla Manor,” the band continues with their album, which is advanced by the group’s overt forays into the yacht rock territory that has been impressive harmonies, with powerful vocals from members Taylor Rice, Ryan Hahn and Ayer. The successfully occupied by Canadians Destroyer, Mac Demarco, and Tops as of late. instrumental aspect of the songs is also likable, such as the tambourine complimenting the guitar It is readily apparent that the collection of soft rock odes holds up as the noticeable highlights and drums in “Breakers.” The melody for most tracks is relaxed with the occasional fast tempo. on this release. Follin’s guest appearance on the dreamy “Sedan Magic” remains one of the record’s From the light-hearted “Gorilla Manor” to “Hummingbird,” Local Natives can be defined as a most earnest moments, providing a rare glimpse of sincere sentimentality. “Under Cover” and maturing band, developing their own flare into a sound that can stand on its own. Listeners should “Letter of Intent” prove that Ducktails is fully capable of crafting infectiously meticulous synth anticipate their appearance on stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this com- pop. Who would have guessed Ducktails, of all scrappy indie rockers, would make the effort to ing April. clean up his act. Still, Mondale’s new propensity for professionalism suits him well enough. Lauren Craig — Taylor Hogshead Contributing— writer Senior staff writer LIKE US ON FACEBOOK WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/UCSDGUARDIAN THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 | www.Ucsdguardian.org 9 halcyon days By Christie Yi LETTER TO THE EDITOR

onds to look up. Guardian Took Wrong I can only imagine that current Stance on Bus Changes transportation fees cover the Campus Loop service. If those Dear Editor, determining budgets at UCSD had I’m writing in response to last any heads on their shoulders, they Thursday’s opinion editorial, “Bus would make drastic cuts there. I Changes Mean Students Can Access have no time to hear any other use More Routes.” for the Loop service other than Where is the outrage? For a to encourage laziness (if you can- university newspaper, I was a bit not be bothered to walk 10 to 15 shocked to see an opinion not minutes to class, shame on you). advocate for the students. I under- Additionally, it is well known that stand being unbiased with news, except for during peak hours, the but it is your duty to insist on a call shuttles are nearly empty. to arms whenever possible. Oh, and thank you for pointing You are arguably the most out how lucky we are to now have capable of teaching students how access to lines and trolleys down- to demand change and advocate town. I’m sure the 10 students who for their rights. Instead we get, “It’s would ever dream of taking the bus Not So Bad, Y’all!” Maybe not for all that way are thrilled. you, Miss Lee; I envy you. $36 per You are journalists. Be month probably won’t break too passionate. many banks. But for many students — including myself — who sup- — Kevin Fuhrmann port themselves or rely on parents Junior, Eleanor Roosevelt College struggling to pay an already rapidly increasing tuition, complacency over these new fees is quite frankly ▶ The Guardian welcomes letters from its readers. Transportation Services Needs To Address Student Outrage All letters must be addressed, and written, to offensive. the editor of the Guardian. Letters are limited ▶ Buses, from page 4 department unsustainable without Looking at the comments on the Why not call into question to 500 words, and all letters must include the the fact that every undergraduate writer’s name, college and year (undergraduates), touching costs. The money can’t Facebook group, however, it’s clear department (graduate students or professors) or Despite the noted problems, in last come from outside the department, that students want to examine other student living off campus already city of residence (local residents). A maximum week’s editorial, “Bus Changes Mean either — transportation is considered options. Admittedly, this new pro- pays approximately $1,800 per year of three signatories per letter is permitted. The Students Can Access More Routes,” for “transportation.” In what world Guardian Editorial Board reserves the right to an “auxiliary service” by University of gram was chosen after feedback from edit for length, accuracy, clarity and civility. The we admitted that these changes were California policy, and auxiliary ser- a comprehensive phone survey that does that not manage to cover a Editorial Board reserves the right to reject letters the best possible course of action vices are expected to fund themselves. began at the end of May 2012, includ- yearly pass for the MTS, which for publication. Due to the volume of mail we that Transportation Services could runs the general public about $850 receive, we do not confirm receipt or publication The only real, alternative solution ing input from over 4,600 students, of a letter. take. While we acknowledge that the here is to try to pass a referendum faculty and staff, as well as input from by the way. That took me 30 sec- email: [email protected] changes present severe logistical issues that would charge every student X the UCSD Transportation Policy for many students, there are few other amount of dollars (likely around $220) Committee. Reportedly, 65 percent of options. for transportation, including those survey respondents preferred this user Transportation Services accumu- who are paying separately for parking fee-based system, but accounts of a lated a $2.1 million deficit in the past passes and don’t actually use the shut- survey most students don’t remember year alone, and its only real source tles. As we saw last year, most students or never received does not make the of funding is parking permits and oppose any kind of fee increase. The changes any easier to stomach. citations. The current MTS subsidy proposed $8-per-quarter referendum So even if a fee referendum fails, Guardian and the Arriba and Nobel shuttles to save CLICS and the $495-per-year the sheer amount of outrage and cost Transportation Services upward referendum to move UCSD athletics student input flying across the web Visit Our Website at www. ucsdguardian.org of $4 million per year, making the to Division I were both shot down. means it’s worth giving a shot. “Time is Running Out!”

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Women's Water Pol o Testing the Waters 2012’s regular season champions begin the new season with a batch of new freshmen and high hopes for 2013. BY RACHEL UDA SPORTS EDITOR Photo by NOLAN THOMAS

he No. 19 UCSD women’s water polo team opened the season last weekend at Tthe UCSB Winter Invitational. The Tritons went 3–1, taking wins against Santa Clara, Sonoma State and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, but falling to No. 17 Division-I Cal State Northridge on Saturday. “We went 3-for-1, and that was pretty good,” junior Sarah Lizotte said. “But it definitely opened our eyes to what we need to work on. There were a lot of good things that I saw, and what we need to work on isn’t a matter of a lack of talent — just a matter of fine-tuning.” The Tritons finished second in the WWPA tournament last season on the back of a very strong senior class — graduated All-Conference goalkeeper Allie Taylor and All- WWPA selection driver Kirsten Bates. Last year’s senior class claimed five of the seven spots in the starting lineup, with the exception of junior standouts Sarah Lizotte and Melissa Bartow or, alternately, Leah Gonzales. Junior All-American Lizotte, who led the Tritons in the attack with a remarkable 91 goals last season, seems to be on track to top her 2012 record. The junior utility scored 13 goals this past weekend, even without seeing much time in the fourth game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. UCSD also got some quality minutes out of sophomore Rachel Brooks — last season’s All-WWPA freshman of the year — while Bartow and Gonzales both had solid performances in Santa Barbara. This season, UCSD head coach

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Men's Basketball McGrath Named CCAA Player of the Week With Weekend Split Despite a loss to San Francsisco State on Friday, the Tritons rebounded Saturday, as they came back with a strong win against Sonoma State. “We had a really good week of the rotation and his replacement BY Rachel Uda Sports Editor practice in preparation for last week- Dyer, is more of an outside shooter The UCSD men’s basketball team split end, our coaches really got us working than a presence in the paint. But its last two road contests last weekend, on what we needed,” McGrath said. midway into the season, McGrath Jan. 25 and Jan. 26. The Tritons con- “And on Saturday, everything was just says the Tritons (5–7 in the CCAA) ceded a big loss to San Francisco State clicking. We made good use of our are steadily climbing up through the (55–70) on Friday before blowing out pick-and-roll opportunities and took conference rankings and seem to have Sonoma State 85–65. UCSD senior advantage of the looks that we got.” worked out most of the problems that shooter Tyler McGrath was named Unfortunately, on Friday, the come with having a young team. the CCAA Player of the Week for his Tritons did not get the same output “We had a lot of younger guys performance over the weekend. The from the backcourt — not a good sign playing big minutes early on,” shooter averaged 23.5 points between for a team whose most experienced McGrath said. “It takes a handful of the two games, draining nine three- big has been out of commission for games to get players competing and pointers over the weekend, going 52 the past few games. not reacting, and I think our new percent from the field. Again, McGrath led the Tritons guys are getting to that stage.” “On Saturday, everything just with 15 points, while McCann and The Tritons have two more away clicked for us, and everyone was mak- freshman Drew Dyer were held to just games that will round out their six- ing shots. I knew going in that I had seven apiece. The big surprise came game road series. UCSD will face to be really aggressive and really get from freshman guard Hunter Walker. CCAA south division rivals Cal State things going in the attack,” McGrath The newcomer, who has seen very Dominguez Hills this Friday, Feb. 1 said. little time on the court leading up to and Cal State Los Angeles the follow- UCSD’s 20-point win over Sonoma Friday night, posted a career-high 13 ing day. State marked the Tritons’ biggest scor- points in his 17 minutes. The Tritons return home the ing margin this season. McGrath led “We got some good looks, and following week, when it will host the attack, scoring a season-high 32 got some good sets, but our shots just Humboldt State next Friday, Feb. 8 points, going 6-for-9 from behind the weren’t falling,” McGrath said. for Spirit Day. three-point line. McGrath’s partner And it’s when the shots aren’t fall- in the backcourt, junior guard James ing that UCSD finds itself in trouble. McCann, also finished with a career- It’s no secret that the Tritons struggle readers can contact on the block, especially now, with high nine assists on top of 12 points. Rachel Uda [email protected] senior forward Justin Brue out from photo by BEATRIZ BAJUELOS /Guardian file