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VOLUME XLIv, ISSUE i THURSDAY, september 23, 2010 WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG Dominguez A CLOSER LOOK Cleared in FEED THE METER Construction Desperate to fill a $3 million gap in the transportation budget, administrators Costs Total Investigation look to permits and weekend parking to make up the difference. By Jerry To Officials conclude that efore the end of the year, students may find a result of increased transit funding from the $1.75 Billion professor’s art project did themselves hoarding quarters to cover the state of California. Superloop 201/202 now goes newly-imposed cost of weekend and night through Lebon Drive, Arriba Avenue and Regents By Matthew Stewart not misuse funds. Bparking. Road while Route 30 no longer does, only passing staff writer Proposed changes to parking costs made in through La Village Drive to reach UTC. By Ayelet Bitton early May have been tentatively scheduled for D’Autremont said TPS will take this revision With all the hammering, hard Senior Staff Writer November. These changes are an attempt to recover by MTS into consideration before making any hats and saw dust at every corner of from a $3-million funding deficit, caused by repair changes in shuttle routes. UCSD, it’s hard to believe that only Visual arts associate professor costs to the Arbor Parking Structure in Hillcrest In addition, Powers said the Transportation 0.1 percent of the construction costs Ricardo Dominguez has been cleared Medical Center — which is projected to collapse Policy committee will continue to explore the pos- come from student registration fees. of one of two high-profile investiga- in the next five to 10 years unless the structure is sibility of a transportation referendum — a neces- UCSD currently has 16 construc- tions that threat- rebuilt. The total cost of the reconstruction is an sary measure to mend the deficit. Transportation tion projects either underway or in ened his tenure estimated $30 to $50 million, with the expected Services introduced the concept of a transportation the works, totaling a cost of $1.75 bil- last year. completion date of 2015-18. referendum last year, but was rejected consistently lion. The 12 ongoing projects amount Last year, “If [TPS is] in a budget deficit, their options are by A.S. Council since a referendum has always to nearly $750 million, while the 4 D o m i n g u e z to raise rates or cut services.” Transportation Policy See PARKING, page 4 pending projects total an additional worked on with Committee member Adam Powers said. $1 billion. other visual arts The two main proposals that would fund this UCSD’s construction plans d e p a r t m e n t reconstruction are the elimination of free weekend remain unaffected by the ongoing UC members to cre- parking and an increase in the cost of daily parking budget crisis because university debt, Ricardo Dominguez ate cell phone permits. Under the plan, the price of the Occasional in the form of bonds or mortgages, is UCSD Professor technology, called Use S Student parking permit would increase from the the major source of funding. The the Transborder $41 to $51, while the quarterly night and weekend bonds, which account for about $873 Immigrant Tool, to aid immigrants permits would increase from $43 to $53. One-day million of total costs, are repaid by crossing the US-Mexico border. permits would increase from $8 to $9 and one- revenue earned from the buildings The application — which helped night permits would increase from $3 to $5. once they are constructed, or from immigrants locate water stores and The initiative to eliminate free weekend park- reserve funds from the housing and avoid border patrol — was controver- ing passed with a majority vote by TPC. Originally, medical departments which were set sial due to issues regarding the legality the changes were scheduled to take into effect aside specifically to fund future proj- of helping illegal immigrants. beginning this summer. However, according to ects. The mortgages for most new In April, about 200 students and Transportation Services Executive Assistant Eliud construction are standard 30-year faculty members engaged in a silent Escobedo Jr., the implementation was postponed contracts, though each is made at march to protest the investigation. in order to receive more feedback from the stu- a different time, so the bonds have According to Dominguez, university dents. variable payoff dates. officials had been informally inves- “Signs saying as much were posted around cam- “It’s a great time for construction,” tigating him since January for his pus, but after a while they went away,” Powers said. Capital Planning Director Cara Fladd involvement in creating the phone “I haven’t heard of anyone actually being ticketed for said. “Because of the economic down- application. weekend parking, but no campus announcements turn, we’re able to get great value for His application has received criti- have gone out clarifying this rather far-reaching our projects. A lot of last-minute cism from several congressmen, who change one way or another.” upgrades were made to some of the drafted an open letter to Chancellor TPS Director Brian d’Autremont said there is residence halls and other buildings.” Marye Anne Fox to urge her to stop no set date for the changes to take place. Due to the recession, the cost of using state-provided university funds Another notable issue is the changes in MTS labor has decreased. Since several con- for Dominguez’s project. bus routes, which went into effect on Sept. 5 as struction projects were planned — and The investigation, conducted by their budgets determined — before UCSD Audit & Management Advisory the economic downturn, there was Services, began on January 11 and came to a close on July 23, clearing See construction, page 4 Dominguez of the charge. Kim Cyprian/Guardian In the final report for the Transborder Immigrant Tool investi- gation, administrators wrote that the Welcome to the Jungle project did not entail any improper use of university funding or labor Left: UCSD’s dance team performs at Welcome “It is a positive end to that inves- Week’s Triton Power Hour on Monday, Sept. 20. tigation, and we are hoping now to Bottom: Freshmen from the six colleges move forward on the proposal and the competed in the annual UnOlympics, with Sixth project,” Dominguez said. College taking home first place and the Golden Though the investigation ended Shoe trophy with a Toy Story-themed dance. Mar- on July 23, Dominguez discovered its shall College took the Golden Shoe in 2009. conclusion in mid-August by accident when he received an e-mail intended MI L CheL E JACONETTE/Guardian for investigators. University spokeswoman Christine Clark declined to comment on the details of the investigation, directing all questions to the university’s statement, which stated that the university does not comment on personnel matters. The second, and continuing, inves- tigation surrounding Dominguez con- John Hanacek/Guardian See DOMINGUEZ, page 4 SPOKENSPOKENWEB POLL FORECAST SUNRISE NIGHTNIGHT WATCH WATCH SURF SURFREPORT REPORT GAS PER GALLON INSIDE Low Are you upset THURSDAY FRIDAY Comics...... 2 about the increase Height: 5-6 ft. Height: 3-4 ft. 6:37 A.M. 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NEWS Thursday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 3 UCSD Braces for Budget Delays By Regina Ip state reductions. However the state is not funding News Editor a lot of mandatory cost increases to the campus,” Stephenson said. Students preparing for the beginning of yet The campus has been responding to the state another school year may have a new reason to fiscal crisis by restructuring organizations, con- start the stressing early: The full 32-percent fee solidating services and cutting back cost. increase instituted by the UC Board of Regents For example, last year UCSD instituted hir- last fall has finally taken place. Tuition at each UC ing freezes, furloughs, eliminated positions, con- campus increased by $1,929 beginning this fall solidation of the vice chancellor positions for quarter — from $8,373 to $10,302 — so instead External Affairs, Business Affairs and restructur- of last year’s fees of $25,515 per quarter, students ing of information technology services. will now be paying $27,85. “The biggest savings you’re going to see on The fee increase was instituted last November a campus like this [and also] the biggest cost we by a near-unanimous vote when the Board of gave, is people,” Stephenson said. “And the only Regents chose to increase tuition fees to cover way to cut back on salaries and expenses is to cut a decrease in state funding caused by revenue back on people. We try to minimize the impact by decline, population growth, court litigations and going through a hiring freeze.” ineffective budget solutions. The budget office is looking into additional While public agencies and institutions in ways to bring in revenue through federal stimu- California await the final state budget — currently lus money and grant money. It is also planning breaking the record for going 85 days without to increase the number of out-of-state students approval due to conflicts over how to close the to bring in more fee revenue to subsequently $19-billion deficit — UCSD is changing the way it increase the number of faculty members. allocates money. Currently, 11 percent of UCSD’s “[Enrolling] non-resident students is not at the funds comes from the state. expense of decreasing other student enrollment,” “Our own budget process and most of the Stephenson said. “It’s just additive, so it doesn’t other campuses have been held up waiting for impact our resident student population.” the state. It doesn’t mean that there’s no funds,” The basic expenses for non-California residents UCSD Campus Budget Office Assistant Budget total about $50,737 per year, which brings in $22,879 Director Blair Stephenson said. “We’ve made plans more than California residents for the university. to accommodate what we think the budget’s going Stephenson said UCSD remains hopeful for to be but there is no state budget so we’re being increased funding, especially in light of a state very cautious about how we spend our funds right budget proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger now.” that focuses on higher education, which promises Of UCSD’s total funds, 89 percent come from to restore $305 million cut last year and add $51.3 existing resources carried over from the previous million in financial aid toward eligible students year in addition to sources, such as hospital revenue, who are not currently being funded. federal grants, fundraising efforts and student fees. “What our future outlook looks like is a little “The student fee increases generate revenue bit unknown right now,” Stephenson said. “We are for the campus and it’s unfortunate that we’ve hopeful that legislature will pass the budget soon. had these fee increases in the last couple of years,” We are hopeful everything that was in the gover- Stephenson said. “But the fee increases have helped nor’s budget will be supported by the legislature.” to mitigate some of the state budget reductions.” On the campuswide level, UC spokesperson Stephenson said the lack of progress in approv- Peter King said in an e-mail about how the UC ing the state budget has reduced the UC system’s system is adjusting to the budget impasse. budget and caused the state to not pay for the cost “We are working hard on our end to make sure increases the UC system is experiencing, such as we eliminate any possible waste and to make sure inflationary costs, health benefit costs and contri- we are as creative as possible in a relentless effort butions made to the retirement system. to make every dollar count,” he said. “Last year, the state reductions to the campus were very, very severe. We’re not expecting further Readers can contact Regina Ip at rwip@ucsd. 4 THE UCSD GUARDIAN Thursday, September 24, 2010 NEWS $188 Million in Donations Fund Prof. Concerned Settlement Could Curb Future Artwork ▶ Dominguez, from page 1 “In our meeting, what we tried to of National Liberation — libertarians Construction Projects at UCSD cerns a virtual sit-in targeting the UC make clear is that we were certainly living in a declared state of war against ▶ construction, from page 1 structed on the School of Medicine Office of the President website on last willing to negotiate a positive out- Mexico by using nonviolent ways like money left over from the amount ini- campus to house graduate and pro- year’s March 4 Day of Action. come of the virtual sit-in performance the Internet to spread their messages. tially allocated to materials and labor. fessional students. The 400 participants involved [on] March 4, 2010,” Dominguez said. His partnering led up to his 1998 The next-largest financial contri- The additional housing is part of overloaded the website with excessive “But, it was very difficult to make a invention of an online activist tool bution for construction, totaling about the UC Office of the President initia- hits, causing the website to crash and clear reading of the document which called the virtual sit-in, which was used $188 million, comes from monetary tive to reduce the number of com- display 404 error messages such as we had not seen up until that point. to spread rumors about UC President gifts given to the university by philan- muter students. “There is no transparency found at the It seemed to me to be a rather broad Mark G. Yudof’s resignation. thropists and wealthy families. “The goal is to have around 50 UC Office of the President.” document that I had personal issues “Part of it, at least it seems to me, According to Cara, $75 million of percent of UCSD students housed “What is unusual about it is that with in terms of definitions. Whether would limit the very work that I was this money was donated by the Jacobs on campus in the near future, which none of the artists involved were ever or not that was the intent or not, some hired to practice in the past and the family — the namesakes of the Jacobs will require a lot of construction,” notified that the investigation had of the broadness of the language made present,” Dominguez said. “It is sort of School of Engineering, who also con- Cara said. been concluded,” Dominguez said. me question the certain limits.” equivalent to saying you’re a painter, tributed $75 million last year toward Seven of the projects are for the Dominguez and his legal team While such a document would the- but we sort of request that you no a new UCSD hospital that is now in Thornton Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital met with Senior Vice Chancellor oretically bring the investigation to a longer paint.” the planning stages. or School of Medicine. Thornton of Academic Affairs Paul Drake on close and stabilize Dominguez’s UCSD Dominguez plans to next meet State and federal grant money, Hospital will receive a new cardio- September 15 to discuss the virtual tenure, Dominguez fears it would also with Drake again on September 23 to as well as grants from institutions vascular center, while buildings in the sit-in investigation. Drake presented limit some of the art and work he was further discuss the document. and private investment, account for Hillcrest Hospital will receive earth- Dominguez with a document to settle hired to perform. the remaining costs. Out of the total quake improvements. The School of the investigation, which Dominguez’s Dominguez’s background involved Readers can contact Ayelet Bitton at costs, only 0.1 percent, which is about Medicine is receiving new education- legal team is currently reviewing. partnering with the Zapatista Army [email protected]. $2.2 million, comes from student reg- al facilities and a new office building. istration fees. A large parking structure consisting The only construction being fund- of two buildings with about 1,200 ed by student registration fees is the new spaces is also being added near Cuts to Shuttle Services Considered Referendum Alternative Dana Recreation Field on top of a new Thornton Hospital. ▶ PARKING, from page 1 dum may be the only viable choice in attaining our goals,” d’Autremont parking structure on East Campus, A new five-story building for been viewed as a last resort. even after cutting from all other areas. said. “It’s a free bus for you as a student near Preuss School and Thornton the Rady School of Management “A referendum is simply a piece “A referendum has to come from stu- to get on it, but that doesn’t mean the Hospital. Student registration fees are will have new classrooms, research of legislation that says every single dents,” Powers said. “Specifically, it has to university doesn’t pay.” funding this field, which is slated for laboratories, offices and an audito- student must pay for this one service, come from A.S. and be voted on by A.S. D’Autremont said he plans to set completion Fall 2010, because it will rium. In addition, a new structural or this one program, regardless of how before it could be voted on by students.” up a number of open forums where be primarily for student use. engineering building is being added many people use it,” Powers said. “The Powers said that if a referendum is students can voice their opinions. Four of the 16 projects are for stu- and various parts of the campus are referendum was supposed to add $1.5 unsuccessful and weekend parking is “We’d encourage people to come dent housing. Expansions are being scheduled to receive $73 million in million to $3 million to the budget left untouched, the extra revenue would and have their opinions expressed,” added to both the Muir College and upgraded utilities and infrastructure because that’s how much is needed.” either come from increasing parking d’Autremont said. Revelle College apartments, while The to reduce the campus’ overall energy Although the referendum would permit fees — which he believes may The next TPC meeting will take Village at Torrey Pines East is also consumption. generate enough revenue to correct no longer generate sustainable revenue place this November and will discuss the under construction, to match Torrey The upgrades include heating and the deficit, A.S. Council has previously — or cutting shuttle services. changes within transportation in detail. Pines West, which opened in 2009. air conditioning retrofitting, more turned down the referendum in hopes “Parking is funding the transporta- “We’re trying to figure out what we When finished, Torrey Pines East will energy-efficient lighting and ther- that TPS will look outside of student tion system because the transportation could possibly do,” d’Autremont said. house approximately 800 upperclass- mostats, as well as replacement appli- fees for solutions. system is free for students.” Powers said. “We’re trying to work with everybody, men when it opens in Spring 2011. ances, like fumehoods and freezers, The council’s proposals include Currently, the university fully funds but eventually the bill becomes due.” The Muir College expansion will which use less electricity. Each of the charging higher rates for parking cita- all shuttle and public transportation Students are encouraged to e-mail house about 275 undergraduate stu- projects is prioritized according to a tions, making departments pay for services, which cost the school $6.9 Brian d’Autremont at [email protected] dents, and the Revelle expansion will statewide plan, but the upgrades are their own shuttle routes and increas- million during the 2007-2008. for any questions or suggestions. house approximately 510 second- expected to be finished around 2013. ing the cost of visitor parking per- “The problem is public trans- year and upper-division undergradu- mits. Councilmembers did, however, portation is costing much more now Readers can contact Jerry To at jto@ ate students. In addition, the Rita Readers can contact Matthew acknowledge the fact that a referen- because we’ve been wildly successful ucsd.edu. Atkinson Residences are being con- Stewart at [email protected]. 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Are YOU UPSET ABOUT THE INCREASE IN PARKING-PERMIT Props to UCSD students, faculty and administration for landing PRICES? the top spot on Washington Monthly’s 2010 National University √ YES rankings. √ NO Flops to Chancellor Fox for donning army attire and allowing √ WHAT INCREASE? VOTE ONLINE AT WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG a frightening bookmark reading “Drop and give me 50” to be distributed to all incoming students. OpiniConta ct the Editor: [email protected] EDITORIAL Don’t Worry, I’ll Sleep Same Song, Different Verse — When I’m Unless the Singers Wise Up Dead ast spring, after hazily stum- bling out of my last final dazed t’s happened, folks. The administra- disgruntled glances when forced to and confused with a serious Red LBull hangover, I was more than ready tion is making yet another decision reroute their habitual walk to Center Hall that will affect student life — and, — we’re going to run a line by you to see for summer. I had serious plans to hit moreI importantly, student pocketbooks if it rings any bells: the beach by day, party by night, and — but this time, they’re waiting on your “I see hurt. I see disempowerment. I become very friendly with the La Jolla input. see anger. Things border on hate speech P.D. — just kidding, maybe. Now that Transportation and Parking and hate crime, and we are the voices of By the end of the summer I had Services Director Brian d’Autremont has resistance.” made it to the beach a grand total A.S. Council to blame for the failure of Sound familiar? It should — if you of one time, thankfully the LJPD last year’s Transportation Referendum — were a student here five years ago, when still have no idea who I am and if by which would have made every student the chair of the Student Affirmative “party,” you mean watching a com- shell out $25 this year to float our sink- Action Committee said the above at a bination of the Food Network and ing shuttles — and a thumbs-up from 2005 rally protesting against an oppres- Comedy Central until 4 a.m., then I the Transportation Policy Committee sive campus climate and, shocker, the definitely “partied” hard. on the parking permit fee increases, he Koala. If you’re not rocking your 18th has no conceivable reason to dilly dally. quarter as a sixth-year senior, however, A Change of Why wait when you can dig yourself out that rhetoric probably sounded brand- Editorial Board of debt today? Yet, he has postponed the new when shouted across the quad in increase for an entire summer, ostensibly reaction to last year’s Compton Cookout Angela Chen Pace so that he can wait for student input. and subsequent brouhaha. Editor In Chief Cheryl Hori [email protected] This is our chance. The determining factor in whether Hayley Bisceglia-Martin Administration and A.S. Council last spring’s show of strength and solidar- Managing Editor alike make a lot of noise about approach- ity actually carries over into a reality this Regina Ip ing students for their input, but rarely year — or follows its predecessor’s foot- Ne ws Editor As the school year loomed closer has there been any evidence to suggest steps into the dusty pages of undisturbed Cheryl Hori and closer, I realized that going to bed that they’re acting on it. The fact that the archive rooms — is if students can O pinion Editor at 4 a.m. and sleeping until 1 p.m. the TPC is twiddling its thumbs while wait- remember to pay attention after the fact. next afternoon just wasn’t going to ing for students to get to campus offers Too often does an issue get sidelined fly anymore. I was no longer a fresh- the tenuous hope that maybe, this time, by finals or a quarter break, also known The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at the University man. It was time to grow up. Maybe I of California at San Diego. Contents © 2010. Views expressed it’s for real. as a student-interest death knell. Library herein represent the majority vote of the editorial board and are not didn’t have to buy a briefcase or wear a necessarily those of the UC Board of Regents, the ASUCSD or the Don’t play with our heart, TPC — you Walk was whipped into an epic frenzy members of the Guardian staff. power suit to work just yet, but mature know we’ve been hurt before. by the events surrounding the Compton adults have to at least be up in time for Of course, students have a notorious Cookout, but the second those organic the McDonald’s breakfast menu. Thus track record of doing absolutely noth- chemistry finals reared their ugly heads, began my long and arduous crusade to ing, even when the decision in question the campus fell eerily silent. Protesters go to bed by 9 p.m. makes a drastic impact on their lives. retreated to their textbooks, bystanders Unfortunately, move-in day wasn’t Or, worse, a cause picks up a number of once again. the best choice to wage this particular ardent supporters, who then quietly drop The fact that students are so easily war. After unpacking box after box of the ball when it comes to the follow- distracted allows things like last May’s clothes, old posters and my childhood through (Cancer Cluster protesters of increase in mandatory dining dollars to teddy bears — shut up, yes, they still rallies past, we’re looking at you). slip under the radar. On-campus students sleep in my bed — from my tiny, two- For anyone who was paying any kind this are now, on average, forking out an door roadster, I wasn’t able to crawl of attention to last year’s protests — even into bed until 2 a.m. those who limited themselves to vaguely See Causes, page 7 The next night I was determined to hit the hay by 9 p.m., and this time I was more successful — barely. After a visit to the AT&T store, my roommate and I received some of the worst news college students could hear: there weren’t any technicians available to install Internet until the following Wednesday. With no Facebook, e-mail, or access to Nic Cage films via Netflix, I had nothing to do but call it an early night — though I still found ways to postpone my date with Sandman until 11:30 p.m. At 9 a.m. the next morning I joined my friends in fliering on Library Walk. And while my friends were groggy after a late night of debauchery — and Internet — for once I hadn’t forced myself out of bed at the last possible moment, clinging desperately to what extra minutes of sleep I could catch. It was a wonderful change to be able to cook breakfast (using the word “cook” loosely), straighten my hair, and jam out to Tay-Swift before heading out the door. That night was the closest to 9 p.m. I would get over the course of the next two weeks. I tried. I really did. On those rare nights when my head managed to hit the pillow before 2 a.m., all I could do was toss and turn and wonder how so many bros could possibly live in my apartment complex and want to race shopping carts up and down the street at 1:30 a.m. Despite the one morning of waking up refreshed to the welcome sound of birds chirping, I’ve accepted that I’m 19 — not 90 — and I might as well take advantage of the years standing between me and a Denny’s senior early-bird special. And while I value sleep as much as the next overbooked- over caffeinated-college student, I wouldn’t trade in late-night reruns of Illustration by REBEKAH HWANG/Guardian the Biggest Loser for anything. OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 7 dr awing fire By Johan DeLaTorre LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t Forget to Give Orgs: Stop Making Advice to Freshmen Library Walk Unbearable Dear Editor, Dear Editor, As a second year at UCSD, I think While I’m glad to be back home about my freshman year and can’t at UCSD, it only took a few minutes help but wonder what difference it to be reminded of my least favorite would have made if I skipped that part of campus: Library Walk. It late night party, wouldn’t have gone is often a dicey place to walk, but home every other weekend, not never is there a time when student joined a sorority… etc. Every choice organizations are more vicious and has a unique outcome. Even though frothing at the mouth than Welcome I made some that I regret, there Week, shoving neon-colored fliers are many more that I would never into your hands. No, I do not want change. As freshmen in huge campus to join your fraternity. No, I do not universities such as UCSD, many want to join your Asian Christian students feel they have a chance for a club (and you should realize that by fresh start. My first year at UCSD was my skin color). I have headphones trying out my new-found freedom, on and neither of my hands free, yet making errors and learning from my you’re still yelling at me and pelting experiences. What I would change me with lollipops. are the sleepless nights trying to fin- Is there really no better way to ish essays due the next morning — I promote your club than to bully passed, but barely! I would also not some wide-eyed freshmen into sign- go back home as often, since it was ing up for your listserv by throwing getting in the way of concentrating a clipboard at them? I’ve tabled on important assignments. As there for organizations. I know how the Don’t Look Now, The Ghosts of Protests Past are Back are some things I would change, system works, and guess what? If there are more I would never regret, you have a sign that stands out on ▶ Causes, from page 4 — messages. quick four years, anything that hap- such as getting involved in organiza- your table with your club’s name, extra $87 a year for their meal plans, The Kumeyaay remains have yet pened before might as well not have tions that helped me expand socially interested people will still come and only a handful of college coun- to be repatriated, and even though existed. and offered support. It’s important over, talk to you and sign up. Maybe cil members can tell you why. the Grove has gone the way of the D’Autremont is handing out the that new students get involved in the spend a few dollars of your club Though the dining dollar dodo, you can bet your finest fair- first opportunity of Fall Quarter to campus community in order to adjust funds for candy, pens or something increase is over and done with, trade coffee that the co-operatives break the cycle. Instead of following to the new environment and not feel else to give out to get attention. Just many of the other issues that came are going to make some noise over the silent footsteps of last year (and alone in a new place. As new students let me walk down Library Walk in into the public consciousness at the their rent re-negotiation this year. the year before...and the year before enter, they will see that there is so peace for once without having to tail end of last year will no doubt Most controversially, the Black that), students need to take the time much being offered that it doesn’t stop to throw away all your fliers continue their saga into 2011. Student Union’s list of 32 demands to make their voices heard on issues hurt to look into different organiza- in the trashcans in front of Geisel. The death of the Transportation — which include more faculty of that affect them in the day-to-day. tions and clubs to see what is best for Unless, of course, you have free Referendum is coming back to color, an increase in S.P.A.C.E.S. Let the man know that you value them. I found that joining a sorority food ... then I’m all yours. haunt us in the form of higher funding, and almost Biblical levels your Arriba shuttle stop, your free was the best for me, but explore all costs for parking permits and of outreach — will either fizzle or weekend parking, or the extra $25 in options available and see what suits — Steven Vanderberg weekend parking fees, unless flourish, depending on whether stu- your wallet that you intend to blow you best. I wish somebody would Senior, Marshall College A.S. Council and Parking and dents remember to hold the admin- on a new pair of shoes. have given me this advice earlier, Transportation Services agree to istration to last year’s promises. And Sending one e-mail isn’t much, making my first year easier and more head to couples’ therapy and give let’s not forget that media funding but it’s a start; paying attention to error-free, however, I guess that is ▶ The Guardian welcomes letters from its readers. their unlikely marriage another might also get a second chance in a cause where the administration All letters must be no longer than 500 words, just part of the college experience. As typed and signed with a name and applicable shot. The Israel-Palestinian argu- the limelight, as the Koala is honor- seems willing to actually listen to a first year, be curious, not afraid of title. Letters must also contain a phone number. ment (culminating in the “UCSD bound to do something degenerate students can open the door to all getting involved, meeting new people, We reserve the right to edit for length and clarity. Divestment for Peace” bill) takes at first opportunity. kinds of future communication. 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speed READINGBY NEDA SALAMAT * Focus Editor P h oto I llustr AT i o n b y J O h n H a n a c e k

Ac ademic Pressure is driving adderall use to Critical levels among college students.

t’s a Saturday night and a week before the start of ingredient in a Lohan-esque amphetamine binge and a Bryan Marks*, a Muir College sophomore, obtains school — 11 weeks before the dreaded promise of mechanism for rapid weight loss. College students, how- most of his Adderall from friends who have prescrip- finals — but Thurgood Marshall sophomore Jennifer ever, seem to have adopted a different take. tions, or friends of friends with prescriptions. In turn, Taylor*I wants to secure her Adderall (also known as “Your brain moves faster. I’m able to think faster — to Marks shares the powdered love by providing Adderall to amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) supply before cart- read faster,” Taylor said. “What would take me an hour friends without similar means — at an inflated price, of loads of anxiety-ridden college students flock to her to read might take me half an hour to read. You’re really course. It trickles down the distribution chain: The pre- already overdrawn supplier, jacking up prices. A smart focused on what you’re doing.” scription holder (usually oblivious of the value of the tiny and economical move — if you ignore the legality of the blue pills) offloads his Adderall for a trivial amount (read: issue. THE HYPE nickels and dimes); the purchaser then ups the price to a Adderall is classified as a stimulant or a drug that tem- Taylor isn’t alone — originally the collegiate dark full bill as the next guy charges a $5. Marks even admits porarily improves brain function in regards to memory horse in comparison to drugs like alcohol and marijuana, to upping Adderall prices to ridiculous amounts during and focus. When taken two to three times daily as pre- Adderall use among adults has been steadily increas- finals season to score a larger profit. Everyone wins — scribed, Adderall should allow patients to control previ- ing over the past decade, and usage has almost doubled except the consumer. ously erratic actions. since the year 2000, according to data recently released “I have more friends who abuse Adderall rather than Normally, Adderall is used to treat those who suffer by Medco Health Solutions. This study drug has a wide take it,” Marks said. “Essentially, they aren’t taking it from Attention Deficient Disorder (ADD), Attention basis of appeal. It’s relatively inexpensive: Pills range from because they suffer from ADHD.” Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. $3 each to a high of $10 or $15, depending on how close See ADDERALL, page 10 A less lawful and more frowned-upon use is as a main midterms or finals are. ALCOHOL ADDERALL MARIJUANA CIGARETTES

LEGALITY 21 and over Illegal Prescription 18 and over OVERDOSE/FATALITY Coma and death can occur if alcohol N/A More than 40 mg per day total Possible if large amounts are is consumed rapidly and in large consumed over a short period of amounts. time ADDICTIVE Yes Long-term marijuana abuse can lead Yes Yes to mental addiction

Increased risk of certain cancers, Increase in the activation of the Weight loss, emotional changes, Increased motor activity, increased SIDE EFFECTS (SHORT TERM) stroke, liver disease, high blood stress-response system, increased infection heart rate, increased blood pressure, pressure, psychological disorders rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal narrowing blood vessels ideation, respiratory problems and schizophrenia

Impaired brain function resulting in Distorted perceptions, increased Loss of appetite, dry mouth, difficulty Risk of brain damage and heart at- SIDE EFFECTS (LONG TERM) poor judgment, reduced reaction heart rate, impaired coordination, sleeping, headaches, abdominal tack, cataracts, pneumonia, increased time, loss of balance and motor skills, difficulty in thinking and problem pain, temporary increases in blood risk of certain cancers like lung cancer slurred speech solving and problems with learning pressure, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and leukemia, loss of sense of smell and memory feeling of weakness, increased heart and taste, loss of stamina, teeth rate, fever, heartburn. discoloration Ethyl alcohol (ethanol), depressant Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol; THC, DRUG TYPE stimulant Amphetamine and dextroamphet- Nicotine, stimulant amine, stimulant

INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute on Drug Abuse, eMedTV, AddictionsTreatment.org, http://www.adderallabuse.net/, Genetic Sci- ence Learning Center at the University of Utah and NIDA for Teens 10 THE UCSD GUARDIAN thursday, september 23, 2010 FOCUS

Locution, Locution, 618 Airport Road Oceanside, CA 92058 Iron Sights shooting Range (760)-721-4388 Locution! SEEN A mere 25 minutes away from campus lies an NRA- filling out a short questionnaire in which I confirmed that

Before I left to study abroad in Barcelona, everyone SITE lover’s wet dream, sitting inconspicuously off Highway 76 I had never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, from my mom to my hairdresser Greg shared one com- toward Oceanside. The Iron Sights Shooting Range offers had never been diagnosed with a mental illness and wasn’t mon premonition: I was, without question, going to have a laid-back atmosphere and chance to spend an afternoon addicted to drugs or alcohol (because hey, it’s not alcohol- the time of my life. The history, the tapas, the hombres — engaging in one of America’s favorite hardcore pastimes: ism until you graduate), I suddenly found myself standing “oh,” Greg insisted, “the hombres!” — what a ball I’d have. shooting big-ass guns at things and feeling like a baller for as in a room full of people, a live and fully loaded weapon sur- After promising to Skype often and smuggle soccer cheap as $12, if you have your own guns and ammunition. really resting in my sweaty palm. players in my suitcase come Christmas, I packed my room As a newbie to the world of weaponry, I took a few We ditched the generic targets circle-shaped targets, in milk crates and trash bags, and was gone. friends for moral support when I visited the range, but the opting instead for posters depicting a cartoonish zombie Except the first few days didn’t quite turn out as guys behind the counter quickly put us at ease by relent- and a blown-up photograph of “Wifebeater Chuck” — a planned. I wasn’t greeted at the terminal by a troop of lessly cracking jokes. Still, they clearly knew their shit. sneering, mullet-sporting thug pointing his glock straight World Cup champs. No charming caballero spared me the After noticing that I was documenting the experience with for your face and wearing (you guessed it) a wifebeater. embarrassment of lugging a colossal orange suitcase down iPhone pictures, an employee named Larry told me to put “Hold the gun like this with your right hand,” Larry Barcelona’s ritziest street, hunched to the ground and the phone away until we got into the shooting lanes and demonstrated, calmly. “Then wrap your left hand around sweating tears due to a broken handle. My first memories warned me that he wouldn’t hesitate to fight a woman who it like this. Don’t do it like this, or else you’ll blow your of tapas will forever reek of loneliness and jet-lag. tried to “case his joint.” thumb off.” But best of all, I arrived homeless. Before I could summon up the cop-action movie refer- Next thing I knew, I had my protective head and eye gear ences necessary to figure out what the hell he was talking on and was headed straight for the 24-lane indoor shooting about, I was asked to select my weapon of choice from range. We were assigned to lane six, hung up our target the endless rows of seemingly identical guns. I arbitrarily and loaded our guns. Larry handed over our ammunition Cox in picked the 9mm X-Five Competition, thinking that it — 125 bullets total between the three of us. Time to shoot looked basic yet BAMF enough, while my friend went with some bitches. Translation a menacing shotgun, the Remington 870. Before coming to the range I had envisioned being bare- trevor cox As someone who’s never held a gun before in my life, ly able to restrain myself from running around in circles, [email protected] the informality of the process was slightly unsettling. After recklessly shooting into the air and screaming “Yippiekayay, motherfuckers!” at the top of my lungs, but now that I actu- My first challenge in the city that sleeps in the middle of ally had the cold steel in my hands, all I wanted to do was the afternoon was to find longer-term lodging other than make it out of the building with both my thumbs intact. Yet, the hostel bunk I had reserved prior to my departure. I’d after unloading the first round of bullets on my 9mm — and tried in vain to track down an apartment on Craigslist in having a fair amount actually impale Wifebeater Chuck — I the weeks before I left, but the prospects of committing to relaxed a little and started enjoying myself. live with strangers — and sending two months’ rent to an Then came the fun part — time to shoot the rifle. Word unknown across the Atlantic Ocean — were both pretty to the wise: Shooting rifles is fun, but for the love of God, bleak. lean into the damn thing and place all your weight against And so I searched. And my bunkmate, Frank, a German it before you pull the trigger, or the gun will shoot back exchange student who’d gotten in the day before with into your shoulder and leave you bruised for days. Despite equally negligible planning and Spanish comprehension the pain, I’d say spraying the targets with enough bullets to skills, searched with me. We scoured the local equivalent take down a whole army of zombies was the highlight of to Craigslist — a site called Loquo.com — employing such the experience. advanced search terms as “estudiante,” “chicos” (which, As my adventure came to a close and I walked back out apparently, is seldom listed without being qualified by to the shop and removed my headphones, Larry glanced up “gay”) and, in more desperate moments, “English,” to track at my poker-red ears. somewhere to hang our respective hats. “The police say that’s the sign of a true methhead. … So Frank suggested early on that we visit some of the rooms next time you score [some meth], come on over here and together, which was fine by me. Our first stop: the apart- we’ll have some real fun.” ment of a 29-year-old artist and teacher whose name eluded Though the whole experience turned out to be pricier us. After being buzzed in and ascending the ill-lit staircase, than expected — $86 to rent guns, ammunition and shoot- though, we were taken by surprise: Anna (or Carla or Maria, ing time for three people — it was a pretty badass and excit- but let’s stick with Anna), bless her soul, had long since ing way to spend a weekend afternoon, and something tells waved her 20s a careless, cigarette-wielding goodbye. me that I’ll be back for more. Ignoring our feeble attempts at textbook-Spanish — Yelena Akopian pleasantries, the woman stood at the entrance confused: Photos By John Hanacek/GuardiaN Senior Staff Writer There was only one room, but two of us. Thankfully, because “amigo” remains within the narrow bounds of my vocabulary, I was able to explain that I was only there as a friend. Not para mí. Once the basics were settled, Anna told us to take a Adderall: Abuse, Use and Riding the High seat on the couch in her office. She rattled off the perti- nent details in a weary, practiced monotone: no smoking, ▶ ADDERALl, from page 9 ized version of speed, sort of. It’s not the drug tial for addiction no fiestas, no loud music (especially not on Sunday), no So what’s with the excessive pill popping? itself that’s illegal, it’s the way people take it. (though other guests unless they’re paying 15 Euros a night. Questions? “They take it because they’re studying. The Both are amphetamines — which can be studies have sug- No questions. Vamos. people who take Adderall and party are disastrous in large quantities, regardless of gested otherwise). The room itself was nothing remarkable. The flowery ... I don’t know too many people who use whether you suffer from ADD or not. But By no means is it bedspread might not have suited Frank’s Teutonic sen- amphetamines as a foundation for their what about when students take Adderall in risk free, but a sibilities, and the lighting probably couldn’t have held a drinking.” measured, low doses? “I can’t help anymore, relatively sunny candle to Lindsay Lohan’s prison bungalow, but it certainly I’m sorry,” Schuckit replies. could have sufficed for a few months. Except, somehow, READING BETWEEN THE LINES Nancy Downs, an associate physician Anna’s insistence on padlocking the bedroom doors sort of Adderall (and its extended-release sibling, diplomat in UCSD’s psychiatry department, eliminated any sense of rustic homeliness. And safety. We Adderall XR) comes saddled with a weighty agreed that using Adderall at varying fre- politely admired the washing machine and were on our way. list of side effects: Many self-described “hon- quencies without being prescribed — in The next 72 hours of my life tell a story replete with est” students are outraged at the advantage other words, the college user who wants it confusion, heartbreak and occasionally indecent hallway Adderall users are given in the classroom set- for an edge on finals — is harmful. ornamentation. Appraising a stranger’s home and sheep- ting, assigning Adderall users an undesirable Downs explained that stimulants could ishly asking about their level of substance abuse is an social stigma. Selling Adderall is considered cause cardiac Small Vessel Disease, when awkward enough proposition at home, but with a second- a felony that can earn you a $10,000 fine and a user’s small vessels — the arterioles — grader’s vocabulary? It’s a lot worse. I promise. up to 45 years in prison. get clogged through repeated stimulant use. Plus, the prospective housemates I’d met a couple Additionally, the U.S. National Library Cardiac Small Vessel Disease can lead to a nights before — ones who were the stuff of my study- of Medicine warns consumers that Adderall heart attack or result in acute chest pain. Photo By John Hanacek/Guardian abroad fantasy, as they were all from different countries is known to induce nervousness, headaches, This condition is most common in cocaine and shared gourmet dinners in the living room — had just stomach pain and nausea. In some cases, an users, Downs said, adding that she’s opting 70 years of Adderall use by the general pub- passed on me, doubtless due to my contemptible silence overdose could prove fatal, which will defi- to discuss the effect of stimulants on users lic indicates the drug’s unique dichotomous and awkwardness. Could asking a little about someone’s nitely put a downer on your upper. in very general terms rather than being position as a study drug may be due, at least tesis really be that hard? It is called a tesis, isn’t it? Not that such ominous warnings come Adderall-specific. in part, to social stigma and moral disap- Except it didn’t have to be so terrible. Sometime in the as a surprise for Adderall consumers, or “Yes, stimulants do improve performance proval rather than health implications. middle of the third day, I was [Frank had already found a even act as a proper deterrent — an alarm- in healthy control subjects, unless they have place by then. Bastard.] struck by inspiration in the form ing number of more common prescription one of underlying risk factors [such as anxi- THE COMEDOWN of a good friend of mine from school. With the dreadful drugs like Xanax and Prozac have been ety], in which case it wouldn’t improve per- Adderall hasn’t given Taylor any of days of recruitment fast-approaching for her, I’d gathered known to cause fatalities when consumed formance,” Downs said, “Absolutely. That’s Adderall’s notorious side effects of para- a rudimentary understanding of sorority attraction: Stop by less-than-healthy or undiscerning why caffeine is so popular.” noia or isolation. When asked, during our eating, start smiling and maybe pretend you love going to patients. Addiction and dependency is the Jaime Pineda, an associate professor of now extensive walk, Taylor deadpanned. Big Bear, too. In other words, small talk. more pressing concern for the average user cognitive science, explained how Adderall No. Of course she wasn’t hallucinating or Sure, it’s hard to keep the cheer alive when you’re crav- who — according to psychiatry professor functions: “Amphetamine causes neu- feeling paranoid. ing a torta, but it’s worth it when the new girls are pretty. Marc Schuckit — may find himself experi- rotransmitter systems such as dopamine, However, right before reaching her And my new apartment needed to be pretty. encing heightened paranoia and aggression norepinephrine and other biogenic amines supplier’s door she reluctantly admitted, After this, I schmoozed with the best of them, language as he ups dosage for increased effect. to be released at the synapses.” In layman’s “I don’t feel comfortable going into a barrier be damned. I attentively commented on Nuria’s “If I take a high dose of Adderall or a terms, Adderall — like cocaine and caffeine final without it. My grades are so much charming balcony and San Francisco mug (“There it is, high dose of speed on the street, I can die — targets the mesolimbic reward pathway better now.” And with the drug’s identity and here I am — Funny!”). I asked Kenneth, the architect, exactly the same way, with convulsions and and makes people feel good. And feeling in eternal limbo, who is to say cultural about his extensive CD collection (but he didn’t have WiFi; cardiac arrhythmias,” Schuckit said. “If I take good can be addicting. acceptance isn’t palpable? Everything in automatic no-go). regular doses for a high of Adderall or regu- There is some good news for Adderall moderation. By the time I finally made it to the actually-charming lar doses for a high of amphetamine I might users: According to the New York Times, With that, she turned the doorknob duplex that I’ll be calling home for the rest of the year, buy on the street, I am likely to become Adderall is far less dangerous than cous- and walked through the doorway. making Spanish small-talk was a breeze. Maybe it’s an very paranoid, believing people are trying in-drugs cocaine and methamphetamine. *Names have been changed to protect elementary-school lesson only necessary for an artless sec- to harm me and maybe hearing voices. It’s Additionally, the Times reports that Shire student’s identity. ond grader, but it works for me: Showing a little genuine temporary — it will go away, but you can be Pharmaceuticals Group, the makers of interest in someone is usually enough to land you right pretty impaired while it’s there.” Adderall, have conducted medical research Readers can contact Neda Salamat at nsal- on your feet. Adderall, Schuckit explained, is a legal- and deduced that the drug has no poten- [email protected] FOCUS thursday, september 23, 2010 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 11

UNCOMMON FOLK SUSY BIELAK: ARTIST A PORTRAIT OF SOCIETY BY A YOUNG WOMAN

By ZOË SOPHOS Associ ate focus editor

duce her artwork. One of her multimedia projects, entitled “Quake/Temblor,” uses old photos and seismographic records to portray the widespread effects of earthquakes on both the human and geographic levels. In the past she has applied sketchbook text and drawings onto bus doors, and drawn with water on opaque plastic to reference subtleties of memory. “My projects often incorporate nontraditional materials and processes in order to best render an idea,” she said. Bielak explained that her unconventional use of materials and her wide array of subjects make her work more relatable, and allow her to connect with her audience in myriad ways. “I’m touched when the work strikes a chord with audience members—when my projects propel questions, inspire reflec- tion, or invite people to see a social issue in a new way,” she said. Bielak, now Associate Director of Art and Technology at photos Courtesy of SUSY BIeLAK Sixth College, credits UCSD’s research capability as one of the When Susy Bielak created the collection “Gestures with work showcased as part of a collection entitled “Here Not factors that aided her career. Flowers and Hands,” mixed media drawings of politicians There,” at the La Jolla galleries of the San Diego Museum of “Having access to the resources and minds of this campus shaking hands and offering flowers to allies, she focused on Contemporary Art until Sept. 19. allowed me to take a huge leap forward in the scope of my the symbolism of hands and the stories they tell through their Born in Mexico City and raised in Pennsylvania, Bielak work,” she said. actions. But this depiction of ceremonial handshakes and relocated to San Diego four years ago to pursue a masters Bielak’s newest project is a work in progress that consists flower arrangements in dark charcoal grays and vibrant reds degree in fine arts, which she received in 2009. Due to her of drawings of materials taken from her kitchen cupboard and only foreshadowed the applause and congratulatory bouquets diverse upbringing, Bielak said that “questions of hybrid iden- medicine cabinet, as well as engravings on kitchen tables. she was soon to receive. tity and issues of space have long propelled my work.” “These experiments are exciting,” she says, as is “the pro- In fact, on Sept. 2 —when the UCSD graduate was named Her artwork focuses on exposing the contrast between the cess” of creating the art itself. New Artist of the Year by the San Diego Fine Art Society personal and the social elements of society. For example, her But in both art and life, finding the right “process” to — the appreciation poured in. To commemorate the start series of monotypes entitled “Aerial Gaze” depicts people walk- achieve a goal can be half the battle. of San Diego Art Month, the first annual Fine Arts Awards ing on a sidewalk as seen from a second story window. “Figure out what you really want,” Bielak advised, “and recognized notable local artists whose projects enrich the San “The project offers the proximity to witness people inti- keep pushing until you get it.” Diego community. Winners were chosen via a public vote on mately and the distance to envision them as patterns,” she said. the Society’s website. Bielak, one of four recipients, had her Bielak frequently employs uncommon techniques to pro- Readers can contact Zoë Sophos at [email protected]. 2 9/21/10 Rev: 2:10 PM none

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TONIGHT Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s “Let’s In the mood for laid-back, reggae Paint Our Teeth Green” tunes? Make a friend drive you down to the House of Blues and catch Michael Franti & Spearhead “Shake It” Michael Franti & Spearhead’s good boss ditties Michael Franti & Spearhead “I’ll Be Waiting” vibes. And be sure to check out our The Best Songs review of their latest album below. in hiatus This Week Flying Lotus “Camera Day” HCiontacATUSt the Editor: [email protected] Plan: Get the september issue ALBUMREVIEW Michael Franti 7 Raunchy With no decent beach weather in sight, San Diego hasn’t been supplying us Sound of Sunshine with much fun this week. Thankfully, the music venues on campus are Capitol Records 10 magine the scene: One chiseled real- offering plenty of golden opportunities. By Arielle Sallai • Hiatus Editor ity star — the master of ceremonies I — looms above the crowd of a dance tent, shouting, “Bein’ a guido is a way of life!” while you, self-obsessed student, loft off with the gaslamp killer the loft, 9/23 Dodging the Horizon arielle sallai [email protected] in the midst of your Popov binge, gyrate amongst the sweaty masses, ignoring the Sunshiny Reggae hilarity of who is actually at the root of it all because irony doesn’t exist when you’re drunk, and Jersey Shore makes complete, Star Mixes Genres total and undeniable sense. Fist pumping isn’t amusing — it’s serious business, and With a Smile more satisfying than you could possibly ichael Franti & Spearhead understand. owe the breakthrough of their This, my friends, is the solution to all M 16-year career to their infec- our problems. tiously happy 2008 radio hit “Say After budget cuts, racial tension, e have a love–hate relation- it’s irresistible. This year’s “Loft it’s a good model for our favorite Hey (I Love You),” and they certainly protests and entirely too much Drake at ship with the Loft: They Off” event — a self-described “live hipster breeding ground, and The plan on sticking with the same chip- last year’s Sun God Festival, UCSD needs W afford us the opportunity improvisation” — is no exception, Gaslamp Killer’s interesting brand per message on their new album, some serious help. Add a bad shut-in and to see the blogosphere’s fantastic, packing the combined punch of of electronica — full of left-field Sound of Sunshine. study reputation and it’s obvious how lesser-known artists in a small, San Diego-native DJ The Gaslamp hip-hop beats, dub step overtones This upbeat title, however, has much guidance is truly necessary. But intimate setting, even if that set- Killer and an art installation. and a little bit of soul — certainly dark roots. The life-affirming album we’re not totally lost! All our ill-spirited ting feels bourgy and sterile. Still, Pretentious much? Nonetheless, makes it worth the $5 admission. was written when Franti almost died campus needs to start fresh is one event, from an appendix rupture. On his one moment, to bring us back to con- assumed deathbed, the composer sciousness and out of our depressing pixies poured out 11 songs about love, slump. disorientation friendship and the beauty of life. Which brings me back to my unbeliev- Throw in some recording sessions able discovery. But first, let me tell you rimac arena, 9/26 che cafe, 9/25 in Jamaica and legendary producer about my summer; it’s to blame for my Sly & Robbie — who worked with life-altering epiphany. Bob Dylan, Santana and No Doubt I mostly did nothing, but damn, it reshmen: If, after a week of name — and The Sound of Sunshine feels was the most glorious nothingness that games, Un-Olympics and increas- predictably breezy, but not without anyone could possibly enjoy. I reveled in F ingly annoying roommates, you’re substance. nothingness, rolled around in it, kicked itching to join something “revolutionary,” Underneath the surface-level its ass and then fell in love with it all over it’s time you discover the underbelly of cheer are complex sounds that weave again. I became a pop culture connoisseur, UCSD’s on-campus music scene. This through the pulsating grooves of devouring entertainment’s gourmet spe- weekend, Che Cafe is hosting its annual reggae and hip hop with the catchy cials, along with its dollar menu. The high- “Disorientation” — a festival chock-full hooks of pop-rock. The album est highs and the lowest lows were equally of music, activities and vegan-approved boasts variety, as songs range from at my disposal. I loved (and loathed) it all. food. There’s a circuit workshop, talks the U2-esqe arena anthem “I’ll Be I defended Teen Mom. I started quot- on veganism, bike maintenance and Waiting” to the ’70s hard rock hom- ing Twin Peaks regularly. I read Perez anarchist information for all your hippie age “The Thing That Helps Me Get Hilton. I learned to play a vuvuzela. I needs. Through.” The first single, “Shake watched the first season of True Blood in On the music front, there’s a plethora It,” which also happens to be one of one day flat. I began to mold my drink of local artists, creating either the per- the album’s best tracks, is a reggae choices after Don Draper (Manhattan, fect introduction to the San Diego dancehall groove that features the please), and most importantly, I watched music scene or a great welcome back impeccable flow of Jamacian reggae an uncomfortably large amount of from a summer away. For the cutesy, singer Lady Saw. Jersey Shore — the pantheon of Ke$ha- there’s UCSD’s very own A Book About The lack of a cohesive sound dominated trash. Through all of this, I Elephants, a one girl show of Juno-style sometimes detracts from the album’s became enlightened. acoustic-pop. If the idea of tongue-in- identity, but Franti’s distinctively I may have been consuming cultural cheek electro-pop catches your fancy, soulful voice — whether he is throw- trash, but hell, I vomited up diamonds. then the sardonically named Endless ing down verses or lightly humming Through the culmination of my cul- Bummer might be your pick of the week- melodies — is easily recognizable tural studies, through digesting both the end, too. and helps to unify the album. savory and the torrid, I have stumbled On the second day there’s even more It’s hard not to enjoy Franti’s upon the insight necessary to determine verything is typically on the house during the first music by Colony and Bravo Miro (among complex, uplifting music. Even if the what UCSD needs. My remedy is the key weeks of Fall Quarter: You’ve got free food, free alco- others), as well as an art show by the sonic changes are often distracting that will unleash the good fortune that we E hol and plenty of free entertainment. But sometimes Further Project, a collective of San Diego and the persistent gaiety unoriginal, have all been waiting for. paying a loftier price is worth the investment, especially visual artists. the tunes have an undeniable appeal; While watching Jersey Shore last when it involves shelling out 40 bucks to see alternative- On both days the festivities begin at 3 the biggest ice-queen could be Thursday, it dawned on me: DJ Pauly rock legends play their magnum opus at RIMAC Arena. p.m., with the music beginning at 6 p.m. thawed by the burn of Franti’s hon- D must play at Sun God. That’s it. The Yes, the Pixies are coming, and yes, they’re playing 1989’s and running into the night. Events are est and soulful message. It’s just too answer to the world’s problems. Doolittle in its entirety — including B-sides. Make your free, except for the food (hey, veganism damn happy to ignore. I know what you’re thinking: What way over to Eleanor Roosevelt College and fake the Gen X ain’t cheap). —Amanda Martinek would make one hilariously coiffed nostalgia you missed while in diapers. Staff Writer Italian–American DJ so special? Why would an orange guido be our savior? Think about it: This could be the event that brings UCSD back to life. You can’t go downhill from Pauly D. You can’t leave such belligerent moments in the dust, you exit strategy can only expand upon it. In a year’s time druthers you’ll see. We’ll all be proponents of the HIATUS PICKS THE WEEK’S BEST BETS THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS GTL regimen, and ya know, we might just become better from it. Aziz ansari: Dangerously Open mic night first friday blackout party further project Unlike most of our school’s population, delicious tour general store coop price center porter’s pub che cafe sept. 23, 7:00 p.m. sept. 24, 10:00 a.m. sept. 24, 8:00 p.m. sept. 26 Pauly D doesn’t care about an A on an house of blues / sept. 25 / $27.50 free free organic chemistry midterm, he only cares Before you lose your funny-bone to your textbooks this quarter, free $5 about whether or not the girl in his bed have a laugh with comedian Aziz Ansari at the House of Blues. angel taylor w/ Foosh improv meet the beach jukebox the ghost is a grenade or not, and that’s a sentiment Ansari — known for his role on the show Parks and Recreation lady danville scripps bonanza the loft that UCSD could use a little more of. — has honed a gut-busting stand-up routine. But if you aren’t hss 1330 price center plaza sept. 25, 10:00 a.m. familiar with his breed of humor, check out his Twitter, where he’ll sept. 28, 8:00 p.m. So help me out, guys. Let’s start the sept. 23, 9:00 P.M. sept. 24, 8:00 p.m. free predict some Kanye tweets — trust me, giggles will ensue. (AS) $10 campaign: DJ Pauly D for Sun God. Don’t free free let this year become so stale. Let the Facebook groups begin! HIATUS Thursday, September 23, 2010 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 13

FILMREVIEWS Old (Dread- locked) Man and the Sea Oscar Winner Takes a Look at Relationships in Play Adaptation By Rusteen Honardoost

tories about social misfits Jack Goes Boating finding love are S S i TARRING ph lip seymour hoffman, john hardly revolution- ortiz, daphne rubin-vega & beth cole ary, but “Jack Goes DIRECTED BY philip seymour hoffman Boating” manages to Rated r captivate through its 1:26 B complex look at cou- ples doing what they can to make their relationships work. Taking Down Gossip Girls The film, an adaptation of a play by Bob Glaudini, is long- time theater director and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s directorial debut. Hoffman, along with talented Broadway Kristen Bell and Jamie Lee Curtis Tackle High School Demons. By Angela Chen actors John Ortiz and Daphne Rubin-Vega, reprises his role from the original play bout 10 minutes into “You Again,” Weaver) turns — hair flowing, bathed in Marni desperately tries to reveal Joanna’s as Jack — a meek, the beautiful Joanna (Odette golden light, announced by an angel cho- true colors to her adoring family, and reggae-loving, dread- A Yustman) turns — hair flowing, rus — to face Marni’s mother Gail (Jamie Gail breaks sink drains and gets speed- locked man whose bathed in golden light, announced by Lee Curtis) and, in case it wasn’t clear the ing tickets trying to one-up Ramona. love life is practically an angel chorus — to face Marni Olson first time, serves as a reminder that you There’s a disastrous impromptu dance-off non-existent. (Kristen Bell), and the can never live down that ends in a pile of bruises, a cringe- So when his best premise of the movie who you once were. inducing wedding rehearsal speech and friend Clyde (Ortiz) becomes crystal clear: You Again Not if you’re Gail, plenty of pratfalls: people falling into an and his wife Lucy High school never who watches her ant hole (Marni) and a swimming pool (Rubin-Vega) set Jack ends. Not if you’re S TARRING krISten bell, jamie lee curtis, own high school (Ramona), falling out of a treehouse (Will on a blind date with Marni, a one-time loser sigourney weaver & betty white nemesis rattle off a and Joanna), and knocking down half the Lucy’s equally shy co- whose arch-nemesis DIRECTED BY Andy Fickman list of accomplish- family in an attempt to outdo the compe- worker Connie (new- has returned to marry Rated pg-13 ments that include tition with a mid-air leap (Gail). 1:45 comer Amy Ryan), they start an uneasy, socially awkward her brother, hoodwink C+ owning 14 exclusive The comedic timing is well done, and relationship. Following some troubles of her own, Connie is her family and deny hotel chains and the movie has plenty of funny moments uncomfortable being very “intimate” with Jack, despite their their ugly past in one remaining on Forbes’ — including every time Marni’s feisty feelings for each other. fell swoop. 100 Most Powerful Women list for an cougar of a Grandmother Bunny (Betty Jack, eager to please Connie, jumps at her mention that Ten minutes later, Joanna’s ultra-chic, 11th consecutive year. ultra-successful Aunt Ramona (Sigourney Commence the next 70 minutes, as See AGAIN, page 14 See BOATING, page 14 14 THE UCSD GUARDIAN Thursday, September 23, 2010 HIATUS ALBUMREVIEWS Chick Flick For- Flying Lotus 7 Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s 7 gives Frenemies Pattern + Grid World Buzzard ▶ AGAIN, from page 13 Warp records mariel recording company White) hits on men Marni’s age, or 10 10 when Kristin Chenoweth appears as Georgia King, the extremely tan wedding planner with a Southern In New EP, Los Angeles DJ Offers Up a Margot Ditches Label to Find Mainstream drawl and corny dance lessons to match. Curtis and Weaver perfect Tiny Morsel of Dense Hip-Hop Grooves Appeal In Tongue-in-Cheek Tracks the frenemy interaction, as they wear fake grins and taunt each teven Ellison, an LA-based DJ Theory” has various clicks, clacks argot & the Nuclear So and what lies beyond the stars. other aggressively in a race down otherwise known as Flying and beeps wandering around aim- So’s doesn’t like to produce hits Lead singer Richard Edwards goes the street. Bell’s Marni — though S Lotus, is known for his trippy, lessly throughout the song. M for the purpose of lining their on to advocate giving our mouths frenzied enough to illegally dig up experimental electronica — chock- The third track, “Pie Face,” tries record label’s wallets. After all, their a dose of a different hue with the archives to fulfill her goals — is lik- full with an almost overwhelm- to be as disorganized as possible, sophomore album was released during catchy-as-hell chorus of “Let’s Paint able and shows that no matter how ing variety of sounds — whether incorporating everything from a disagreement with Epic Records — a Our Teeth Green,” while the rest of the circumstances change, something it appears in dense, compli- random beeping to a quick snare- dispute that resulted in two versions band throws in some scratchy, Black about high school makes old insecu- cated LPs like Los Angeles and drum roll to stay unpredictable; by of the record: the band’s more com- Keys-style guitar riffs. rities flare up. Cosmogramma, or light instrumen- the time “Time Vampires” comes plex tracklist, Animal!, and the label’s There are more odd tracks that But “You Again” falls flat because tal bumps for Adult Swim. along, the laid-back whistling is parred-down version, Not Animal. But suggest the extraordinary: “Tiny director Andy Finkman (She’s the His newest EP, Pattern + Grid a welcome breather. With Flying now that the band has signed to indie Vampire Robot” is a love song to — Man) spends 80 minutes showing World, leans more toward the Lotus, the unpredictable is always label Mariel Recording Company, they you guessed it — mechanical blood- how deep old wounds can be, then minimal techno of the latter than expected; the more subtle tracks have the opportunity to hone a sound suckers (that don’t sparkle in the sun), suggests that they’re actually quite his fully realized albums. Lasting thus prove to be more effective. EP that is all their own — drama free. “Lunatic, Lunatic, Lunatic,” addresses shallow since the decade-old scars only a brief 18 minutes, with each high point “Camera Day” is there- Buzzard is a versatile album, filled the woes of a girl who really does are healed right before the credits track clocking in at less than three fore similarly mellow, featuring with the mellow tracks the band is paint her teeth green, while a mixture roll. After the film sets up repeated, minutes, his latest features spastic long, spiraling synth sounds to put known for, while still exploring louder of animals, bluesy tunes and birds in painful flashbacks of being locked out flashes of chaos and — unlike his the listener in a trance. soundscapes. The songs, varied as “Claws Off” completes the variety. of homeroom by classmates singing previous release, Cosmogramma — With its quick spasms of sound, their musical style can be, are united The intriguing song titles and cun- “We Are the Champions,” it’s hard to is synth-heavy, instrumental and it’s apparent that Pattern + Grid under one message that permeates ning lyrics of Buzzard give the album believe that everything can be fixed features rare live instruments. World isn’t meant to be an intense Buzzard’s eccentric track list: Let your a solid place among the more acoustic in fewer than five minutes. There’s no Pattern + Grid World kicks off new offering to FlyLo fans, but freak flag fly. Margot pantheon. The amplified gui- true cathartic closure. with “Clay,” a bizarre track with a rather, a kind of dessert to the There are songs like “Earth tars and heavier drumming, however, “You Again” is thin on plot. The galloping drumbeat and an alien Cosmogramma entree — some- to Aliens: What Do You Want,” a take it to the blurred edge where inde- most interesting part of the movie synth to create a highly textured thing that can be enjoyed in brief mournful ballad with a quirky edge pendent meets mainstream, giving the is figuring out, detective-style, what sound. “Kill Your Coworkers” bursts of creative energy. that plays like an ode to Bill Nye the work a more widespread appeal. Joanna is up to, and once that’s incorporates 8-bit into the pro- —Rusteen Honardoost Science Guy. It can’t help but speak to —Paige Pitcock solved, it’s just a few more funny ceedings while “Jurassic Notion/M Staff Writer the inner nerd in all of us wondering Staff Writer incidents until the inevitable rec- onciliation as everyone emerges triumphant. Jack Finds Love In the Pool, As Hoffman Settles In the Director’s Chair BOATING, from page 13 ▶ place among then_10_0013_06a_ca018.indd calm tone of the film). And his _r01are seen consecutively, rather than individually she’d like to go boating, and makes plans to go six acting proves effective as well. While shopping for dissected. months in advance, though he doesn’t know how a gift for Connie, Hoffman’s Jack somehow exudes Hoffman does take some good advantages to swim. Clyde offers to help, teaching Jack how humor without making a sound, proving how out of his new medium. His use of montage to doggy paddle at the local YMCA. Jack’s path effortless his performance is. and slow motion feels more original than cli- for self-confidence is mirrored by the other occu- In addition, Ortiz is both confident and vul- ché — a good sign from a first-time director. pants of the pool, among them a legless old man, nerable throughout the film. When he confides And he should be commended for his editing. and the shots in these swimming scenes — taking some of his personal insecurities to Jack, he’s able With a 90-minute running time, the film moves place both above and below the water — stand out to make a quick jump from tears to a smile feel quickly and keeps each scene and the characters as some of the most beautiful of the film. believable. from dragging on for too long. All-in-all, “Jack Hoffman is a subtle director, preferring to use Some aspects, however, don’t work as well. Goes Boating” doesn’t bring anything entirely little bits of character development to push the The transition from theater to screen isn’t entirely groundbreaking to the table, but it is a more story along instead of long, emotional monologues seamless. The way the climax is staged feels as if it than competent debut from a new actor turned (save for an over-dramatic climax that feels out of were created for theater, where each actor’s actions director.

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User/Prev. User Deryle Williams / Timothy Larson SETUP Page Scale 1” = 1” FILE INFO Workstation TX5570AC328447 Page Count 1 PDF Creation None / CS4 Postscript None SPORTS thursday, september 23, 2010 THE UCSD GUARDIAN 15 Luyties Takes Over Squad Tritons to Battle Inexperience, Tough Schedule in 2010 After Black Departs for LMU ▶ volleyball, from page 16 home on Sept. 10 for their “She’s very good all-around conference opener against player that could probably play Humboldt State, and swept any position on the court.” the Lumberjacks 3–0 in an Despite the changes, expec- easy win. The Tritons con- tations will be high as the tinued their dominance Tritons try to continue the suc- with another 3–0 home win cess they had in 2009. The against Sonoma State the fol- team rose as high as No. 2 in lowing night. the national rankings, compil- However, the Tritons fal- ing a 29–3 record and losing tered after their strong season just twice in the regular season. start, suffering three consecu- UCSD was upset by No. 19 tive losses in games against Cal State Los Angeles in the No. 24 Cal State East Bay, Cal NCAA West Regionals to end State Monterey Bay and San the season. Francisco State. The losses “We have high expecta- dropped UCSD to No. 21 in tions,” Luyties said. “We want the national rankings. to win the conference cham- “I think we’re going through pionship. We want to go far in a bit of a growing process right the NCAA tournament. The now,” Luyties said. “But I like team was so successful last the way the players have react- EriK Jepsen/Guardian File year, and we have quite a few ed to it so far.” Senior midfielder Shane Micheil’s leadership and offensive creativity will be integral to the Tritons if they hope to improve on last year’s 4-9-5 season. returning players.” The Tritons will look to rebound as they continue The No. 8 Tritons ▶ M.c soc er, from page 16 game in the early minutes, with the these early stages of the season, dictating opened their season strong their road trip this weekend in league play and without a playoff Tritons holding their ground, it opened the pace of play for the Tritons. Coach at the Phoenix Inn GNAC with games at Chico State and appearance. UCSD will not face an easy up unexpectedly in the second half as Pascale is confident in both their and the Conference Challenge in Cal State Stanislaus on Sept. schedule, as the CCAA featured three the Tritons experienced an unlucky own rest of the team’s abilities. Monmouth, Ore., winning 24 and 25, respectively. of the nation’s top-20 teams in the pre- goal. This proved enough to get the “We have a number of guys who have three of their four games season Division-II rankings. Golden Eagles going and they added the capabilities to score goals, including in the two-day tourna- Readers can contact Liam Rose The return of two top scorers — two more goals for a final score of 3–0 Shane and Dave,” Pascale said. “I am ment. UCSD then returned at [email protected]. senior midfielders David Bakal and to the visitors. confident that they will both find the Shane Micheil — will hopefully give The Tritons had an equally tough back of the net this season.” the Tritons a boost, with further help game against No. 19 Cal State Dominguez The arrival of freshman players has All Starters Return for Tritons coming from defensive stalwart senior Hills days later on Sept. 12. UCSD fell added a new layer of deft and agility to and three-time all-CAA honors recipi- behind 0–2 by halftime, but a 75th min- the team, as shown with Arsht’s header ▶ w.C SOC ER from page 16 everybody wants to play for ent Jared Kukura. ute goal from freshman defender Alec — assisted by sophomore Kian Malek’s each other.” Coach McManus, however, But the Tritons will have to replace Arsht put the Tritons back in the game. cross— that resulted in the only Triton The Tritons will travel to face chose not to dwell on the losses, eight players from last season, includ- Sadly, no late equalizer materialized and goal scored in the young season. Cal State Monterey Bay on Sept. and instead focused on the posi- ing UCSD’s all-time save leader Peter the Tritons fell once again with a score The Tritons depart for a Northern 24 and San Francisco State on tives of his team. Akman. Currently, Pascale has handed of 1–2. California road trip this weekend, facing Sept. 26. Their next home game “There is no one area where off the keeper job to redshirt freshman The Tritons have only just begun the Cal State Monterey Bay on Sept. 24 and is scheduled for Oct. 1, with we are particularly strong,” Jesse Brennan, who will have to mature season, and Pascale is looking forward San Francisco State on Sept. 26. UCSD a match against Cal State San McManus said. “The big thing quickly to anchor the Tritons’ back line. to future improvements. returns to Triton Stadium on Oct. 1, Bernardino. with the team is if one player After two matches against Dominican “We are indeed disappointed with when they will play against No. 11 Cal is having a bad day, that player University and Notre Dame de Namur, the results but we have moved on very State San Bernardino. Readers can contact Milena makes sure the opposing player CCAA play began on Sept. 10 with a quickly,” Pascale said. Savovic at sports@ucsdguard- she is playing against has a bad difficult home opener against No. 2 Both Micheil and Bakal have con- Readers can contact Milena Savovic at ian.org. day. ... It is a close team and CSU Los Angeles. Though it was a tight tinued to be a presence on the field in [email protected].

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San Diego.new.indd 1 9/15/10 1:47:26 PM 16 THE UCSD GUARDIAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 www.ucsdguardian.org/SPORTS UPCOMING WATER POLO 9/23 VS CHAPMAN MENS/WOMENS SOCCER 9/24 AT CSUMB 9/26 AT SAN FRANCISCO STATE UCSD WOMENS VOLLEYBALL 9/24 AT CHICO ST 9/26 AT CSU STANISLAUS SPORTSConta ct the Editor: [email protected] GAMES

Fall Season Preview Women’s SOCCER • Men’s Soccer • Women’s VOlleyball

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WOMEN’S SOCCER — September is half- with six goals and five assists, and junior State Los Angeles on Sept. 10. The first half with a dominating 3–0 victory over No. 9 way over, but the women’s soccer team has midfielder Anne Wethe, who will look to went scoreless for both sides, but the Golden Cal State Dominguez Hills, but they faced only begun to stretch their legs. As one of the make even more of an impact after ending Eagles came out strong in the second half another test with their first road game at top programs at UCSD, the team enters their last season with 14 points. with three goals in 30 minutes. Sophomore Humboldt State. On Sept. 17, two second- 2010 campaign with high expectations and Despite the squad’s many returning play- Alyssa Newcomer added a late goal, but it half goals allowed the Lumberjacks to rally even higher hopes. ers, the Tritons are not without newcomers. was not enough, as the Tritons fell, 1–3. for a surprise 2–1 victory. UCSD fell to No. Head Coach Brian McManus, who clocks The most surprising is undoubtedly senior Two days later, the Tritons bounced back 25 in the rankings after the losses. in as one of UCSD’s most successful coach- Annette Ilg, who — after exhausting her four SeeS W. OCCER, page 15 es with two NCAA Division-II and five years of eligibility on the basketball team — Division-III national championships under made the switch to McManus’ squad. With his belt, enters his 24th season with vir- three goals already this season, Ilg seems to women’s soccer tually the same squad as last year. The have made the transition smoothly. Tritons return all 11 starters, 10 of whom “The addition of Annette brings a were freshmen or sophomores last season. senior’s sense of the UCSD sports program,” 2009 Record: 15-5-2 (11-5 in CCAA) Despite the youthful squad, McManus’ side McManus said. “She also brings us some had a successful campaign that ended in a height and speed, and tenacity to chase heartbreaking penalty shootout loss in the down every ball.” Returning Starters: 11 - GK Kristin Armstrong, D Haley Johnson, D Sara NCAA Division-II Regional Qualifiers on UCSD began the season with exhibition Spaventa, M/D Lisa Bradley, D Ellen Wilson, M Shelby Wong, M Jessica Wi, M Anne November 20, 2009. matches against Dominican University and Wethe, M Danielle Dixon, F Sarah McTigue, F Alyssa Newcomer With their success last season and the Notre Dame de Namur. The Tritons easily amount of returning talent, the Tritons were dispatched both opponents, winning by a Bottom Line: With all of their starters back — and with the added firepower of the conference coaches’ preseason pick to combined score of 8–0. Ilg was awarded win this year’s CCAA crown. UCSD also CCAA Player of the Week for her part in Annette Ilg — the Tritons should be able to match or improve their 2009 win total. gained respect nationally, garnering the No. the games. An extra year of experience gives the squad the potential to go even further in the 20 slot in the preseason division-II rankings. The Tritons rose to sixth in the national playoffs, and could make the team an outside contender for the national title. Players to watch include junior midfield- rankings following the wins, but faced a er Shelby Wong, who finished last season tricky league opener against No. 23 Cal

MEN’S SOCCER — Walk past women’s volley- RIMAC Field on any given night, and you’ll hear it: the distinct, swift rustling of feet against 2009 Record: 29-3 (20-2 in CCAA) freshly cut grass, the blunt echo of foot-to-ball contact as an encroaching winger smashes the Returning Starters: 5 - OH/L Roxanne ball toward the net, the grunt of Brunsting, OH Katie Condon, exertion as the keeper leaves his MB Julua Freidenberg, OH Hilary feet, with hands sprawled hope- Williamson, MB Cara Simonsen fully in the air. Yes, soccer season has returned. Bottom Line: Despite the departure of the UCSD men’s soccer comes into their 2010 campaign led by head coach and two All-American players, seven seniors and an influx of the Tritons have more than enough talent to young talent, but Coach John take the conference title and make a deep Pascale’s side have yet to prove run into the playoffs. that they can be competitive in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. The team will Senior David Bakal returns for the Tritons. look to improve from last season, ment is Ricci Luyties, a former Olympic volleyball which ended with a 4–9–3 record player and self-described conventional coach. “The previous coach ran a system that was very regimented, where they teach one thing that they men’s soccer want each player to do,” Luyties said. “I’m more of a traditional, old-school type coach. I try to look for what the player does best and utilize that.” 2009 Record: 7-9-4 (4-9-3 in CCAA) Photos by Daniel Caddell/Guardian File Luyties comes to UCSD from the University Senior Roxanne Brunsting will move from libero to outside hitter. of Southern Mississippi, where he led the Golden Eagles to their first ever Conference USA title in Returning Starters: 3 - M David Bakal, M Shane WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL —Despite a few new 2009. Micheil, D Jared Kukura faces and a new system, 2010 is far from a rebuild- The Tritons return five starters, but graduated ing year for UCSD’s women’s volleyball team. If the All-Americans Sylvia Schmidt and Elaine Chen have changes are made smoothly, the Tritons have the to be replaced. Junior Janessa Werhane has stepped Bottom Line: The CCAA is one of the nation’s top potential to continue their success from last season up at libero, and has played well enough to ensure and make another playoff run. the departed seniors are not too badly missed. Of conferences, and losing eight seniors has not helped the Tom Black, who coached the team for five years, the returning starters, senior All-American Roxy Tritons’ chances. The team will be competitive, but a has left to take the head coaching job at Loyola Brunsting will lead the way after making the switch playoff appearance appears to be a long shot. Marymount University. Black guided UCSD to a from libero to outside hitter. overall record of 115-29 during his tenure, including “Roxy has done a great job so far,” Luyties said. four straight postseason appearances. His replace- See VOLLEYBALL, page 15 See M. SOCCER, page 15