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PHOTO BY VIVIAN LUONG/GUARDIAN “Frictionless Border” The report lists changes at the U.S.-Mexico border that encourage economic growth in both countries.

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It’s always happy hour According to a report issued on somewhere. Check out the May 1, Global CONNECT, UCSD Extension’s research division, Guardian’s take on a handful TAKING THE REIGNS partnered with Creative Class Group, of locations to visit for the The new A.S. Council held its first meeting Wednesday night. Above (from left): A.S. President Robby Boparai, Speaker Colin King, A.S. an urban-studies consulting firm Advisor Hayley Weddle, and A.S. Director Heather Belk at the meeting. Read our hopes for the new council in OPINION, page 4. next time you’re looking for based in New York, to advocate for the establishment of a “frictionless food and drinks at a deal. border” to encourage binational lifestyle, PAGE 6 economic growth between the United UC SYSTEM States and Mexico. The report, called “From Border Barriers to Binational Promise: REPLACING GEISEL What the Future Could Be With innovative student id design UC Berkeley Undergoes a Frictionless Border,” lists several opinion, Page 4 demands that include improving cross-border infrastructures at ports of entry, diminishing the TOURNEY PREVIEW role of the U.S. Department of Federal Investigation Homeland Security in border patrols tritons look to upset bruins and increasing the role of the U.S. sports, Page 12 Departments of State and Commerce. The university may have violated Title IX provisions pertaining to Co-author of the report and Dean of UCSD Extension Mary gender discrimination in cases of sexual violence and harassment. Walshok explained that the term FORECAST “frictionless” represents the BY Tina Butoiu Contributing writer researchers’ vision of a border that supports economic development everal California schools have been named determine what occurred and then take appropriate between the U.S. and Mexico. to a recently released list of higher education steps to resolve the situation.” “By ‘frictionless,’ we are referring institutions that are under investigation for In a statement published in UC Berkeley News to the need for management, security THURSDAY FRIDAY Spotentially violating federal Title IX provisions Center on Feb. 25, UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas and monitoring systems that will H 67 L 58 H 69 L 60 pertaining to gender discrimination in sexual Dirks said the university will expand sexual assault allow travelers and delivery trucks violence and harassment complaints. The U.S. policies and resources available to students. to cross the border more fluidly,” Department of Education Office for Civil Rights “I have allocated resources to create a new position Walshok said. “In doing so, we will included UC Berkeley on the list, released May 1, that will assist victims in navigating the reporting not lose the economic opportunities we are losing today.” along with 54 other public and private universities process and help survivors secure emotional support According to the report, SATURDAY SUNDAY and colleges. and resources in the aftermath of an assault,” Dirks the inadequate transportation Thirty-one female students made three federal said in the statement. “The Confidential Survivor H 69 L 60 H 75 L 62 infrastructures at ports of entry restrict complaints against UC Berkeley, citing that the Advocate position will be a central and confidential the flow of traffic, resulting in the loss university failed to protect them against sexual assault. point of contact.” of job opportunities and billions of The first complaint was a Clery Act complaint issued Media Specialist of the UC Office of the President dollars in economic activity. VERBATIM in May 2013. The students later issued a second Clery Brooke Converse said UCOP began a process of The co-authors of the report, Act complaint in addition to a Title IX complaint on updating sexual assault policies last year after President Walshok and the founder of the February 26 through the Office for Civil Rights after Obama enacted the Violence Against Women Creative Class Group Richard Florida, ...consider not hearing back from the federal government for Reauthorization Act, which focuses on ensuring proper cited a study conducted by a San making a almost nine months. wording in sexual assault policies and raising awareness Diego-area government organization leather- According to California State Auditor press contact on how to prevent and handle sexual assault. in 2007 revealing an estimated loss “bound book Margarita Fernandez, four California public schools — “The federal government did not specify how of $2.9 billion and 40,000 jobs in the your new UC Berkeley, UCLA, San Diego State and Chico State to implement new requirements, and there are a region between San Diego County and University — have also been under investigation by couple of state bills that may affect UC sexual assault Baja California. companion state auditors since August 2013. The full report will policies,” Converse said. “We foresee continuing to On a larger scale, the study showed for the next few years. likely be available this June. make changes.” that the U.S. and Mexican economies You’ll thank yourself later. ” Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 The UC system established a Title IX Compliance lose about $7.2 billion and 62,000 jobs. prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education Advisory Committee, which includes UC students, to Walshok addressed the concerns programs and activities, including the manner in which ensure UC Title IX policies are aligned with federal regarding illegal drugs, undocumented - Hilary Lee sexual assault complaints are addressed. The Clery Act, regulations. In addition to the committee, prevention citizens and potential terrorists against RHYME OR REASON which only applies to postsecondary schools, requires and awareness education programs have been relaxing border restrictions. OPINION, PAGE 4 full disclosure of sexual assault proceedings to both established across UC campuses, along with changes to “Research has shown that, as a parties and cannot require complainants to abide by the wordings of the sexual assault policies. percentage, very few drugs have been non-disclosure agreements. “It is very important that sexual assault is taken apprehended in cars at the border,” In a press release, the U.S. Department of Education seriously,” Converse said. “We want students to know Walshok said. “Additionally, terrorists INSIDE defined sexual violence, as referred to by federal law, that we are here to help and that we will continue to tend to travel by air, not by car, so as “physical, sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s review policies and work with them.” there is a concern that the U.S. has New Business...... 3 will or where a person is incapable of giving consent UCSD Title IX Coordinator Lori Chamberlain said significantly over-responded to security issues without recognizing the — including rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual communication among departments regarding sexual Editorial...... 5 economic benefits.” abuse and sexual coercion.” assault cases contributes to proper compliance with Former San Diego director of “Neighbors” Review...... 7 According to the White House “Know Your Rights” Title IX regulations. field operations for U.S. Customs and Crossword...... 11 fact sheet on Title IX, “if a school knows or reasonably “We have tried to be proactive, both in ensuring Border Protection Rudy M. 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MERCHANDISEOFFICIAL SUN GOD 2014 ON SALE NOW IN sTORE OR SHOP ONLINE - SGF.ucsd.edu NEWS THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 3 New A.S. Council Talks Binge UCSD Policies Are in Accordance with Office for Civil Rights ▶ INVESTIGATION, from page 1 cases so that investigation and contact the victim,” SARC Director Drinking, Che Cafe Changes potential discipline processes were Nancy Wahlig said. “Then we reach that UC San Diego has policies and fair and efficient.” out and make sure they know what This week at the A.S. Council The Che Cafe Cooperation, which practices in accordance with [the] The UCSD Sexual Assault and resources are available to them and meeting, I was very excited to see all hosts many concerts and events on Office for Civil Rights guidelines Violence Prevention Resource Center ensure that they get help.” the new faces! campus, is not updated on all the and in encouraging any reports of provides immediate and persistent Wahlig added that SARC is Former A.S. Council President necessary renovations such as ramps potential violations of our sexual response to sexual assault complaints available to students and anyone else Andy Buselt, along with former VP for the handicapped, additional exit harassment or sex offense policies,” in order to create a safe environment assaulted on campus at all hours, Student Life Linda Le, presented their doors and fire safety systems like Chamberlain said. “We have also for students. seven days a week. new “R.A.P.” video which spoke about sprinkler alarms and a fire alarm worked hard to be sure that all of “When we learn about an incident, readers can contact drinking safely on campus and what system. Due to the lack of funding for the right offices communicated well either from a victim or someone Tina Butoiu [email protected] procedures to take if a friend has those renovations, the fire marshal is with each other regarding particular affiliated with them, we immediately alcohol poisoning: threatening to shut Call 911 and new business it down completely tell your RA! A if UCSD does meryl press representative [email protected] not comply Camacho Argues Homeland Security Should Oversee Decisions from the with the fixes. Panhellenic Therefore, the ▶ BORDER, from page 1 “You cannot set policy central axis of our time and of our Council, Carolyne Chen, came in to Che Cooperative will be moving unilaterally,” Camacho said. global economy,” Florida said in an discuss how Greek Life collaborated to the Student Services Center and told the San Diego Union-Tribune “Working cooperatively is how online May 1 PR Newswire article. with Council for the video. scheduled Che Cafe concerts will be that he opposes the establishment policies and operations are designed.” “In this age of epochal economic Outgoing AVP Concerts and held at Porter’s Pub until the building of a frictionless border and believes Florida regards border congestion challenges, we need to open doors, Events Sarah Harley explained how has been renovated. that a consensus must be reached as a major issue hindering economic not close them.” A.S. Safe Rides will be in operation A new program called UEO3 is among the U.S. agencies overseen growth that must be addressed readers can contact the day of Sun God Festival 2014 and also a high priority for the Student by Homeland Security to efficiently sooner, not later. karen to [email protected] that UCSD students should sign up Fee Advisory Committee due to set policies. “Place, not statehood, is the early because they will not be able to the fact that UCSD has the same sign up on the day of. binge drinking rate as San Diego “Shuttles will be running at least State University. Sadly, I’m assuming an hour longer than usual, and this we only establish that rate every year we have a partnership with year during the Sun God Festival. by Jacky To Contributing writer Uber...to go wherever you want to Consistency, people! BRIEFS go off-campus,” Harley said. “Tell Chang explained how all parking ▶ NASA Funds UCSD Twin Space Study Professor Rana hopes this project The Chancellor explained that [your friends] that they are stupid for permit money will be funneled into NASA awarded UCSD School of will impact health care on Earth several steps have already been taken, thinking about drinking and driving new parking areas and structures. He Medicine professor Brinda Rana funds by shedding light on potential new including a commitment to hire 80 — there’s always other options.” also introduced new renovations for to study fluid flows in the brains to treatments for traumatic brain injuries, new full-time faculty over three years Outgoing AVP College Affairs Sixth College. determine how long-term space flight glaucoma and “water on the brain.” and investing in 100 seed grants for Meena Kaushik stressed the need “Capital planning wanted to affects fluid pressure in the brain and interdisciplinary projects that pair for collaboration and positive convert Pepper Canyon Hall into its implications for vision during and ▶ Chancellor Releases Strategic Plan faculty with students. UCSD has also relationships with other student an auditorium so they would call after space travel, according to a UCSD UCSD Chancellor Pradeep K. established the Graduate Student governments on campus. it ‘Pepperbowl,’ like the Hollywood News Room report. Khosla announced the university’s Growth and Excellence Initiative , “We need to respect each other bowl,” Chang said. “The Capital The project will begin in March first-ever Strategic Plan at a Town Hall created and expanded the Chancellor’s to have a unified voice, which is Planning also wanted to remake Sixth 2015 with identical twin astronauts on April 24. The plan outlines five Associate Scholarship program. definitely what we need on this College and renovate Camp Snoopy Scott and Mark Kelly serving as its goals and thirteen strategies to help Finally, administrators reorganized campus,” Kaushik said. “You can start and the apartment area, but I’m not subjects. Scott will spend one year on UCSD “transform California and a UCSD’s administrative structure, this year differently and amend these sure how much of it will happen.” the International Space Station while diverse global society by educating, evaluated its existing revenue sources bridges for us to move forward.” Each of the colleges have their Mark, the husband of former Arizona generating, and disseminating and reviewed the current budget University Centers Advisory individual master plans on the Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, knowledge and creative works, and resource and allocation model. Board Chair Sammy Chang hosted UCSD website. will remain on Earth. This will be the engaging in public service.... to be a spoke on the 2014–15 campus budget I welcome all the new Council first time that any human will stay in student-centered, research-focused, readers can contact and finances, along with planned members and look forward to a jacky to [email protected] space for an entire year. service-oriented public university.” construction at UCSD. productive year in A.S.!

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CONTACT THE EDITOR KELVIN NORONHA OPINION [email protected] Our 2015 A.S. Council Wishlist Channel Churchill Now that the newly inaugurated A.S. councilmembers have held their first meeting, they bring high expectations with them for the new term. The Guardian Editorial and Start Board compiled a wishlist of the changes we hope to see. a Journal Promote the Transportation Referendum Rhyme or reason The ridiculously long lines at shuttle stops around La Jolla are becoming too commonplace now, and hilary lee [email protected] now is the time that our student leaders prioritize fixing them. Unfortunately, far too much of cam- . pus remains insulated from the gravity of the crisis — last year’s A.S. Council made an informative hen most people think 1 video, but many students still don’t know just how many transportation services will be lost should of writing in a journal, the transportation referendum fail. While we have seen stirrings of an awareness campaign, Council images of prepubescent needs to take a more proactive role in the referendum process to get voter participation up. Thousands Wgirls scribbling in colorful Lisa of students depend on the buses and shuttles to get to class every day and we need to ensure that they Frank notebooks come to mind. get the transportation resources that they need. The new A.S. Council has the power to mobilize the However, this schema only per- ILLUSTRATION BY ELYSE YANG student vote — we hope that they make good use of it. petuates the problem of journaling becoming an increasingly dying art. Far from being young and imma- Find Solutions to Fund Sun God Festival ture children, many great thinkers such as Charlotte Bronte, Winston The most wonderful day of the year (on the UCSD campus, at least) is just around the corner, though we Churchill, Ralph Waldo Emerson very nearly missed out this year. While health and safety concerns have been the theme leading up to Sun and Virginia Woolf were all avid . God Festival 2014, the issue of adequate funding also threatens the future of the event. A combination of keepers of the book. Numerous 2 the new safety measures and the lack of guest passes caused a $195,000 hit on A.S. Concerts and Events’ presidents have also kept them budget, and if the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs hadn’t stepped in, we might have lost our best for posterity, while others, such as campus tradition this year. Council needs to take action to guarantee that ASCE will have the funding it Lewis and Clark, used them to log needs to keep Sun God Festival going strong next year and for years to come. their travels. Journaling has many benefits: It ILLUSTRATION BY ROCIO PLASCENCIA sharpens writing skills, helps you to keep track of goals and ideas, allows for self-reflection and serves as a Increase Student Org Funding time capsule of mundane details We’ve witnessed student organization funding dip from $500 to $100 over the years, and we you will be grateful to revisit in hope that A.S. Council knows that dipping into the Mandate Reserves to fund student org the future. Forbes personal brand programming is not at all sustainable. Whether we need to consider a minor fee referendum, writer William Arruda asserts that . successful people habitually keep 3 cutting funding for Pancake Breakfasts or giving away fewer free teddies at Bear Gardens, Council needs to improve the ways in which it organizes and supports funding for our 600 journals that allow them to assess student organizations on campus. Student organizations bring life to UCSD, and it should be both personal and work-related an utmost priority to find a solution for bringing funds back to those student groups. strengths. UCLA psychologists have also found that penning thoughts ILLUSTRATION BY ANNIE LIU onto paper reduces activity in the amygdala and makes people happi- er, a finding they term the “Bridget Jones effect.” Improve Relationships Avoid Slate Politics in To begin, pick a medium. This can range from a simple spiral-bound notebook or a fancy With College Councils Council Appointments Moleskine (for the elitist hipsters) to 4. 5. Tumblr or even Google Drive. Next, Due to the issue of backfunding to college After the well-publicized feud between outgoing choose a consistent place and time of councils coupled with unnecessary, sassy com- VP External Affairs Vanessa Garcia and much of the day and make this a non-negotiable. ments, the outgoing A.S. Council and college Keep it REAL slate winners last year, A.S. Council’s No matter if I am travelling in Hong councils did not maintain friendly or even profes- productivity faltered tremendously as a result. With a Kong, pulling an all-nighter, cram- sionally cordial relations. That is not to say that rare sweep of all campuswide and academic posi- ming for a midterm or coming back the fault rested entirely on either A.S. Council or tions, Tritons Forward has a strong opportunity to in the wee hours of the morning on college councils, as both sides exhibited blatant implement the Council unity and productivity that after a night out, I make it a point to displays of pettiness. We hope and expect that it promised during the campaign. As the selection always fit in a couple of lines before this new A.S. Council and the incoming college process for Associate Vice Presidents gets underway, bed. Lastly, you need to make it rou- councils leave the petty tendencies behind and seek we hope, for the second year in a row, that slate poli- tine. Starting a journal — like those a civil and even collaborative relationship this year. tics will not dictate Council appointments and that laughable New Year’s resolutions to As this A.S. Council is largely without council a pluralistic group of AVPs can find their way to the become a RIMAC rat — is easy, but experience, they do not have bad memories or fourth floor of Price Center. the hard part is preventing yourself vested animosities toward college councils, and With the new AVPs in place, we hope that Coun- from fizzling out. It is advisable to thus are expected to begin on good terms with cil meetings can focus exclusively on community add a reminder to your to-do list them. For those with previous council experience building and campus initiative and that members will or calendar until the task becomes — both in A.S. Council and college councils — we not succumb to the same political divisiveness that hardwired into your brain. hope that these negative feelings can be forgotten. ILLUSTRATION BY ELYSE YANG wasted a large chunk of the Fall 2013 sessions. Your entries need not be verbose or philosophical either. On days in which you may not have the energy or desire to write, a simple state- Ensure Accountability & Complete Senator Projects ment attesting to this sentiment will suffice. I have gone through vol- Accountability was a large component of the Let’s Act! campaign, and we think that the suggestion umes of journals since I was 9 and of releasing a regular A.S. report card is one Triton’s Forward would do well to adopt. One of the currently keep a low-maintenance . disappointments of the past term was that, in the midst of a divided council and the ongoing struggle “One Line a Day” journal that only 6 to settle the transportation issue, many senator projects fell by the wayside. While there were some allots me space enough to write a commendable efforts like the Study Space Map, completed projects this past term were a little sparse. line or two every day over a five During election season, Triton’s Forward members also had some intriguing ideas that we would year timespan. The beauty is that, definitely like to see implemented. A quarterly report card would not only ensure transparency, but it similar to Twitter, concision is key would also hold these new senators to their word. — the most powerful statements are oftentimes the shortest. On the day ILLUSTRATION BY ANNIE LIU Theodore Roosevelt lost both his mother and his sister, he simply and poignantly wrote: “The light has gone out of my life.” It is sufficient Start a Realistic Push for D-I Sports to just jot down brief descriptions of the activities you did and the We also hope to see a push to bring Division I sports to UCSD. Seeing as the average amount of people you did them with or a sin- debt for UCSD graduates has risen 20 percent in the last 10 years, however, A.S. Council would gle sentence that encapsulates how . need to find a way to introduce a referendum that is still within the average student’s budget. A you felt that day. 7 move to Division I would reward athletes for their achievements and also establish UCSD as a The next time you are at Barnes university known for both its athletic and academic excellence. But perhaps most importantly, & Noble, linger in the journal sec- becoming a Division I campus would foster greater school spirit for the student body as a whole. tion and consider making a leather- During elections, several members of Tritons Forward voiced strong support for the idea of bound book your new companion bringing Division I athletics to UCSD. Now that they won the election, we are eager to see the for the next few years. You’ll thank steps that Council will take to raise support for a D-I referendum. yourself later, after the pixels of ILLUSTRATION BY ROCIO PLASCENCIA your memory burn out and the old- people haze starts to creep in. OPINION THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 5

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engaged well over 100,000 students Pledge CALPIRG to Help on the issue. Thank you if you have Reduce Global Warming supported us! Unfortunately, despite our suc- Dear Editor, cess, our fight to protect California’s As the summer heat begins to future is far from over. The funding roll in and that itch to skip class for the Charge Ahead California for the beach becomes all the more policies will not come from tax- tempting, let us not forget that we payers but from fees levied on are in one of the worst droughts California’s biggest polluters. These in California’s history. Statewide are some of the wealthiest and most snowpack is now 82 percent lower powerful special interests in the than average, reservoirs are at 64 world, and they have done and will percent of their normal capacity do everything in their power to and the cost of produce is expected stop progress from being made. to rise by as much as 34 percent. That is exactly why college Talk about summertime sadness! students founded CALPIRG over 40 The drought is in line with a years ago: to stand up to powerful number of increasingly erratic special interests to protect the weather patterns that we are seeing public interest and the interests of around the country — weather that students. As students, we cannot we can attribute to global warming. match the oil industry’s funds when Scientists overwhelmingly agree it comes to campaign contributions that climate change is caused by and lobbyists. For the last four human production of greenhouse decades, we have been harnessing gases. As an economy, California is the power of the grass roots to the 12th largest emitter of this pol- make big changes, and that’s where lution in the world, with the largest you come in. Editorial source of that pollution coming This week, you will doubtlessly from our cars and trucks. see CALPIRG volunteers around Something must be done to campus and in your classrooms curtail our emissions. But how can asking you to join us in this fight by New Campus Cards Promote Spirit and Safety we do it? becoming a member and pledging ncoming freshmen and transfer as the UCSD Police Department, Pledge CALPIRG, that’s how. $10 a quarter on your tuition bill. students will all receive newly Community Service Officer Escort For the past year, CALPIRG has In order to stand up to these pow- designed campus ID cards, Hotline and Counseling and been mounting a giant grassroots erful special interests, we need the Iwhich will feature an image of Psychological Services contact campaign called Charge Ahead funds to hire professional staff to EDITORIAL BOARD the Triton statue instead of Geisel numbers. Continuing students who California to jumpstart electric do the necessary research, organiz- Library. Aside from the major have lost or broken their cards are vehicle sales by expanding funding ing and advocacy it takes to win. Zev Hurwitz for existing EV rebate programs, So when you see a CALPIRG aesthetic change, the reverse side also eligible to get the new one. EDITOR IN CHIEF of each student ID card will also This new design promotes acces- charging stations and car sharing volunteer, stop and fill out the card include campus emergency contact sibility to student services and will programs. We have been working so that you can help clean up our numbers. A.S. Council, the Office encourage more students to utilize Rachel Huang with a broad coalition of consumer, air and stop global warming. Come of External and Business Affairs and campus resources. MANAGING EDITOR traditional environmental and envi- to our clean car show from 10 a.m. the Campus Card Office are hopeful The addition of emergency con- ronmental justice groups to pass SB to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 on that incorporating our university tact information is not only conve- Lauren Koa 1275 here in California. CALPIRG Library Walk too! mascot on an item so regularly used nient but will also promote campus MANAGING EDITOR students have collected and deliv- by the entire student body will help safety. UCSD police reported 12 ered over 20,000 public comments — Natasha Luther CALPIRG Intern promote campus spirit. Whether incidents of forcible sex offenses Kelvin Noronha from students across the state, held over 50 individual meetings Alex Acuna this change in design will actually last year, 11 of which were reported OPINION EDITOR inspire real school pride is still to on campus and nine of which were with legislators in Sacramento and CALPIRG Campus Organizer be determined, but the new con- in student housing, according to Morgan Jong tact information and the inevitable the 2013 Annual Security Report. ASSOCIATE OPINION EDITOR safety benefits that come with it The report also noted 27 incidents definitely seem promising. of burglary — 24 of which took Gabriella Fleischman The new ID cards will serve as place on campus. By including NEWS EDITOR tools to increase student awareness emergency contact information on about resources that are designed student ID cards, bystanders can Yan Gao to establish a safer campus. For a easily contact authorities in times ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR majority of students, their student of crises and encourage crime ID is the key to their dorms, reporting to the campus police. Aleksandra Konstantinovic CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE: provides them access to study Ultimately, this addition could MULTIMEDIA EDITOR rooms and library loans and is with potentially help report and reduce 110 MEDICAL SCHOOLS 15 VETERINARY SCHOOLS them at almost every moment. Its crime at UCSD. The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at the 30 PHARMACY SCHOOLS 25 GRADUATE SCHOOLS University of California at San Diego. 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undersound jonah yonker IT’S HAPPY HOUR [email protected] If you’re strapped for cash but still want a good deal on food and drinks, look no further than the many bars and Given life by The Beatles (no big restaurants in the Greater San Diego area. Have a sip and take a bite out of the Guardian’s Happy Hour. deal) and immortalized in the music BY AVI SALEM STAFF writer DESIGN BY ZOE MCCRACKEN of artists like Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, psychedelic rock is a genre that dips into blues, folk and plain old rock ‘n’ roll. Not only is it his- torically diverse, but the genre also established the forward-thinking Barrio Star elements that gave rise to progres- HAPPY HOUR: Daily from 5 to 7 p.m. sive metal and post-rock as well as REGULAR HOURS: helped introduce the concept of suc- Mon. to Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. cessful fusion between genres. One Fri.: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. might assume that this drastic evolu-

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P E R M IS Barrio Star is a hidden gem on the western side of Balboa Park in Banker’s Hill. Reminiscent of an adobe Causa Sui: What would this list S IO N hut, the striking reddish-orange exterior of this small corner restaurant stands out on a mostly residential street. be without an instrumental group? F RO Barrio Star’s fresh and healthy take on traditional Mexican foods and drink is worth trying during happy hour, Hailing from Denmark, Causa Sui M B ARRIO STAR which takes place daily from 5 to 7 p.m. While the prices are a bit steep for students during regular hours, patrons (Latin for “cause of itself”) plays a can take advantage of $5 margaritas and sangria and a host of appetizers and tacos — all under $6. The restaurant offers rollicking brand of psychedelic rock unique takes on classic drinks including a blood orange margarita with freshly squeezed blood orange juice, which makes it tangy and replaces the ordi- that wanders and jams for around nary lime quite nicely. Other margarita flavors include roasted jalapeno and blackberry and strawberry-banana. The organic potato taco ($3) was filled seven minutes a song without losing with lightly fried potato, spices, queso blanco and veggies, and the Pequeno Bowl ($5) was a mini version of a traditional taco bowl with frijoles de la olla, an ounce of your interest. Like its carnitas, queso blanco and house-made chips and salsa. Both items were delicious and healthy — the beans from the Pequeno Bowl were full of fresh garlic namesake, each new melodic idea and tomato flavors but were not greasy or heavy. Barrio Star’s food was appropriately portioned for its reasonable happy hour prices. The restaurant is also (whether it is funk, jazz or straight- vegetarian and vegan friendly — most of the happy hour menu includes tofu or soy chorizo as meat alternatives. up shredding) grows organically from the last, building sweeping tracks of deceptive complexity. Tracks to try: “Homage,” “Euporie,” U31 “Latte Rock.” HAPPY HOURS: Mon. to Thurs. 5 to 8 p.m. REGULAR HOURS: The Drones: The inclusion of Mon. & Wed.: 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Perth, Australia’s The Drones might Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. make it seem as though I have some Sun.: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. kind of international quota to fill, but this band sincerely rules. Lead 3112 University Ave. singer Gareth Liddiard brings his San Diego, CA 92104 raw howl to a busy procession of blues, rock and garage, and the mix Located in the center of North Park, U31 is mostly known as “that one bar in North Park with a yields a surprising vulnerability to mechanical bull.” U31 is more than just a bar — it’s also a concert venue that hosts a slew of local bands the sweeping guitars and pattering and has weekly karaoke; it’s a great place to get cheap food to go along with cheap happy hour drinks. Bar 1 3 drums. Add the off-key riffing of U food usually has a bad reputation, but this bar has perfected simplicity with great taste. Nothing is extraordi- M punk — and a distinct knack for O narily unique about the menu — the normal “bar fare” of burgers and fries, wings and tacos are served daily. R F slowing things down — and you’ve N That said, these foods are served at a discounted price and are worth the couple bucks for the large portion IO ISS got the kind of rock that pulls at all ERM sizes. Happy hour is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 12 to 6 p.m. on USED WITH P sorts of heartstrings you didn’t know the weekends. Happy hour foods and prices vary during the week and include $2 tacos and draft beers on Tuesdays you had. Tracks to try: “How to See and 31-cent buffalo wings on Wednesdays in addition to a large specialty drink and beer menu, with prices ranging from $4 and Through Fog,” “Shark Fin Blues,” “A up. Saturdays are the best time to go for U31’s half-off burgers, which are reduced to $3 to $5. The American burger was well worth its $4 — full of fresh let- Moat You Can Stand In.” tuce and tomato, the classic burger is cooked perfectly and comes with a side of fries for an extra $2. Come Sunday morning when you’re feeling rather hun- gover, head to U31 for its “brunch burger” ($5), a breakfast burger with eggs, bacon, avocado and jack cheese, $3 mimosas and $5 Bloody Marys. Red Fang: The term “stoner rock” can be easily misunderstood; as a subgenre of psychedelic rock, the name refers to the hazy, dis- torted wash of guitars and often — Oscar’s Tacos goofy, good humor of any band that HAPPY HOUR: Mon. to Thurs.: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. embodies it. While Oregon’s Red REGULAR HOURS: Fang certainly has these qualities

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FILM REVIEW

Frat boy Teddy Sanders (Efron) first meets new parents Mac (Rogen) and Kelly (Byrne) after moving in next to them. Photos courtesy of AceShowBiz.

parents at a social low point that Rogen’s portrayal of Mac is a his brothers thrown out of their NEIGHBORS can’t even stay up late enough to perfectly executed comedic act house by using the dean to ban the go out to a concert. Disappointed that keeps the audience constantly frat and by destroying their house. with themselves for their sud- cracking up. In order for the undergraduates to In this latest outrageous comedy, Rogen and denly introverted lives, they quickly The movie keeps the audience earn money to repair the damage Efron battle it out over a neighborhood and will accept when Teddy asks them to go rolling in laughter with over-the- from the prank war, which involves to a party. The couple is thrilled to top shots of the wild fraternity. a sudden, suspicious water leak keep audiences laughing long after they have left be traveling back in time to the col- During the day, Delta Psi Beta just (very sneaky Mac), the frat engages the theater. lege party scene — with the baby looks like another house on the in unorthodox money-raising monitor strapped to their side, of block. However, at night, this film techniques such as selling dildos. Directed by Nicholas Stoller course, as any responsible parent takes no shortcuts in order to cre- “Neighbors” pushes the boundaries of Starring Seth Rogan, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, Christpher Mintz- would do. ate multiple epic parties. The house entertainment with numerous dirty Plasse, Lisa Kudrow At this point, the movie departs is hot boxed and has black lights jokes throughout the film but never from any cliche themes by giving streaming all over underdressed overdoes it enough to make the com- Rated R a fresh demonstration of what the college students who are drinking edy feel forced onto the audience. Release Date May 9 term “frenemy” means. and doing whatever drugs they can It is easy to mock Greek college Teddy is another role Efron get their hands on. The cinema- life in a movie — and yes, there is If “Neighbors” is what happened indulge in their fraternity lifestyle. may be using to distance himself tography perfectly encapsulates the some of that — but what this film when Zac Efron’s “High School By the end of the night, Mac and from his early acting years, but he feeling of a college rager, solidify- does well is creating actual con- Musical” character went to college, Teddy are “crossing swords” in the succeeds in portraying a hilarious ing this movie’s status as one to be nections between the characters then it’s no wonder it didn’t make fountain and off to start a beauti- frat boy (with a hot bod). Efron remembered. It is humorous as a that the audience can relate to. the Disney Channel cut. ful bromance. Their relationship shows that he can do comedy well parody to college life and a visually The combination of Mac’s need for Teddy Sanders (Efron) is presi- quickly dissipates, however, after enough to keep up with notoriously engaging film. approval from the college boys and dent of the Delta Psi Beta fraternity, the fraternity throws a party that funny man-child Rogen. Making no In addition to throwing par- Teddy’s need for a friend culmi- which has recently moved next keeps the Radner family up all attempt to move away from his pre- ties to drive the Radners from nates in an unorthodox yet funny door to new parents Mac (Seth night, forcing the Radners to call vious films, Rogen has returned to his the neighborhood, the boys pull a relationship that viewers will enjoy. Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose the police on their neighbors, pot smoking, immature, father-figure series of pranks on the unsuspect- Byrne). When the boys first move incurring Delta Psi Beta’s wrath. character from “Knocked Up.” Rather ing parents. The family of three is — Devon Munos in, Mac and Kelly are invited to “Neighbors” begins by using the than coming across as a redundant not as docile as expected as they get STAFF WRITER party with the college students and common trope of exhausted, new part, he plays the role flawlessly. revenge by trying to get Teddy and 8 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG WEEKEND DELICIOUS DUEL OF DELECTABLES SHOWDOWN BY THUY PHAM EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The Guardian visits two similarly themed dessert bars, samples their best offerings and decides which will win a culinary duel for the last man standing. This week’s dessert bars:

D BAR, E=MC2 EXTRAORDINARY DESSERTS, CHOCOLATE CAKE PHOTO BY MICHELLE LOUIE /GUARDIAN PHOTO BY ALWIN SZETO /GUARDIAN

Located in the thriving Hillcrest area, D The original Extraordinary Desserts shop D Bar Bar sells entrees and appetizers on top of its Extraordinary Desserts in Banker Hill is the smaller, albeit cozier, of 3950 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 well-known gourmet saccharides and ethanol 2929 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 the only two locations in San Diego. In con- Mon.: Closed combination. The glass sunroof and the large Mon. through Thu.: 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. trast to D Bar with its larger, open space, this Tue.: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. glass windows that make up the entrance filter Sat.: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. particular Extraordinary Desserts maintains in sunlight and create an open atmosphere for a more intimate cafe setting, as it was one of Wed. to Fri.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. family and friends. The bar is mostly depen- Sun.: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. San Diego’s original espresso coffee houses. Sat.: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. dent on natural lighting during sunlit hours The indoor lighting is warmly lit yet bright Sun.: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. because the interior lights are weak; however, enough that you can see the food and people around you. Rather than being seated before you this lighting creates a romantic, warm glow order, you order first, where you can see and choose the desserts you want, all presented and at night. At D Bar, the food is slow to arrive, but the wait is worth it. The Cake and laid out while you’re in line to the cashier. The presentation of the desserts is beautiful — their Shake ($10) is a slice of three-layer chocolate cake paired with a vanilla, chocolate or signature edition of flowers (and in some cases gold flakes) is of a simpler design, and hence raspberry shake of your choice. If you prefer a minimalistic artistic dish arrangement, getting the food to go won’t diminish its aesthetics. This is definitely preferred for those who try the d=mc^2 ($10), which tastes like a combination of Reese’s peanut butter and a can’t devour their delicious dessert in one sitting after a full meal. There are varying levels of chocolate bar. The Poco Coco Loco ($10) is a mouth-bursting, multi-layered fusion of epicure confections depending on what you order. The Linzer Danish ($5) is a buttery pastry coconut panna cotta, basil, passion fruit cloud and tapioca pudding and a vanilla maca- topped with fresh raspberry preserves and pink flower petals. The Lemon Bar ($3.50) is a bit ron on top. Depending on the dessert, eating one of these by yourself after a full meal on the tart side, lessened with a fine dusting of powdered sugar and some gold flakes on top may overwhelm your taste buds and appetite. Instead, grab a couple of different ones to of the lemon custard fill. Their ice cream ($4.50) — from Bailey’s to pistachio to blackberry share with a group, such as the tart Poco Coco Loco with the almost too-decadent Cake cheesecake — is another delectable option from the endless tirade of sweets. However, the and Shake. Down it all with $3 mimosas during happy hour. Passion Fruit Napoleon ($8.95) takes the cake with its three layers of puff pastry, tart lemon cream and just the right amount of passion fruit whip cream in between; all of this is topped with fresh seasonal fruit, flowers and cream. Extraordinary offers a huge selection of tea and coffee instead of alcoholic beverages, and the aroma of tea, coffee and sweets adds to the warm cafe atmosphere. WINNER EXTRAORDINARY DESSERTS

Extraordinary Desserts wins for its relatively cheaper price, its quality desserts, its ability to cater and be taken to go and its not-as-overwhelmingly decadent options on the menu. For the average college student, D Bar dishes out a heftier tab, from a close range of $8 to $12 while Extraordinary has a larger range from $3.50 to $10 for dessert that’s just as good. Nevertheless, both gourmet dessert places can be frequented by all types: couples, friends and families.

Q&A: CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY

er and daughter who are both break- which led me to spend the last few ing into the male-dominated world years working it out. of making music in the 1960s. And it takes place right before the British G: What sorts of discussions do you Invasion of The Beatles when they hope the audience will have after see- came over [to the U.S.]. It’s rock ‘n’ ing this play? roll; it has a big dance life. But it’s also CA: We have talkbacks every single about a glass ceiling, how music gets night. This play is about the 1960s written, how people express them- and music and gender, and I hope selves through music and [about] that the discussion is about [how] cultural change. Especially from the the world is really staged and in what Vietnam War, American culture is ways civil rights issues and equality changing, and the musical looks at issues stand today. that change through a mother-and- daughter group of Jewish songwriters. G: You’ve been a part of many pro- ductions. In what ways has this dif- G: Who are the mother and daugh- fered? ter characters, and what are their CA: I think this one has been about respective backgrounds? the artists and audience together CA: Edie, who is the mother, owns a finding a piece and reworking it and music-publishing business at the epi- discovering it straight through the center of new American music writing route. This time, it’s all about that in the 60s. She chose to have a work process and discovery about what is life instead of being a stay-at-home- working and not working from an mom, and her daughter Jinny shows audience. Tony Award-winning director Christopher Ashley attends a meeting to discuss his new rock ‘n’ roll up really wanting to be a songwriter as well, but she’s been turned down all G: What were some of the obstacles musical “Chasing the Song.” Photo used with permission from The La Jolla Playhouse. of her life, so her last choice is to work you faced going into the production? for her mom, who is also the only one CA: Finding the cast has been com- willing to give her a shot. plicated because we need them to act, ith the 2012 Tony Award- period of rock ‘n’ roll music follow- Guardian: What can you tell us about dance and play an instrument really winning Broadway play ing the Vietnam War with his play “Chasing the Song”? G: What was the process of creating well — they’re the band themselves. W “Memphis” under his belt, “Chasing the Song,” which reflects his Christopher Ashley: For me, this play the musical? It’s a lot to ask for from one person, Christopher Ashley, artistic director and his team’s penchant to explore the is a reunion of sorts; this is the team CA: In terms of the process, this is a but the casting process was heroic. of the La Jolla Playhouse, returns to evolving American genres of music [who] created the musical “Memphis” musical that began its life in a concert the scene to direct yet another smash through time. The play will run from getting back together. But this musical reading in our DNA series a year ago. — CHRISTIAN GELLA musical. Ashley opts to follow the May 9 to June 15 at the playhouse. [“Chasing the Song”] is about a moth- It really just exploded off the page, STAFF WRITER WEEKEND THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG 9 WELL-BEING DELICIOUS DUEL OF DELECTABLES LA JOLLA INSTITUTE BY THUY PHAM EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Your New Home Gym, BLOOD DONOR ALLERGY RESEARCH STUDY: Just a Few Clicks Away Do you get hay fever? Staying in shape is difficult when going to a gym becomes too much of a time commitment, but thanks to Youtube, that doesn’t have to be the case. Do you suffer from: runny/stuffy nose, watery/itchy eyes, BY MONICA MCGILL STAFF WRITER feature well-known trainers such complete arm, abs, yoga, legs, butt as Jillian Michaels, Jane Fonda and and cardio workouts. Certified congestion, sneezing, sinus pressure? etween classes, midterms Billy Blanks. The channel has near- personal trainers Katrina Hodsgon and Netflix marathons, it is ly 700 workout videos and releases and Karena Dawn create all the hard to find the time to go new workout routines every week, content which, besides workouts, Do you experience allergies that are induced by a change in the Bto the gym. But with summer fast which offers you a vast variety of include fitness tips and lifestyle season? We are looking for allergic individuals to donate blood to approaching and no foreseeable end options. 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If eligible, generally in good health, 18-65 years of age, and have lived in Japan for at least 5 years, you will be asked to provide a blood donation (similar to what is provided at a blood bank). You will be compensated $100 for your time and trouble.

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"III" struts with ease, taking BBNG’s unusual ideas and making them LA JOLLA INSTITUTE by BADBADNOTGOOD sound cool and relatable. Release Date MAY 6 The downside to music that’s BLOOD DONOR ALLERGY mostly groove and not much melody is that it tends to get pain- RESEARCH STUDY: fully dull. Even parts of the latter half of the album are bound to see Up-and-coming trio blends jazz, hip-hop and some disinterested expressions, like Do you enjoy the smell electronic music for a dark, yet consistent quality. “Closed Eyes,” which has the dark, layered BBNG-ness of all of the of fresh-cut grass? other songs without any interesting If jazz hasn’t died, it’s at least ing song, “Triangle,” builds from or defining features. been in a vegetative coma since the beginning a creepy piano line However, the album’s eclecticism Is a picnic under a newly Miles Davis released “Bitches Brew” reminiscent of Tyler the Creator’s goes a long way toward keeping in 1970. Everything released after darkest beats. things interesting. “Kaleidoscope” is blossoming tree enjoyable? that was largely ignored by the The effect is a perfectly executed a seven-minute monster that builds general public and was listened to downer of a song. In previous to a massive, improvised cymbal We are looking for people that do not suffer from allergies to almost exclusively by jazz musi- years, the drummer, Alex Sowinski, feature at its peak, while “Since donate blood to help us study how seasonal pollens cause cians and those old enough to would have gone off on a bombas- You Asked Kindly” and “CS60” are have experienced jazz when it was tic solo mid-track, but he holds almost purely electronic, playing allergies. The focus of our research is to better understand widely popular. back and keeps everything sound- like souped-up soundtracks to an how the immune system causes allergies and why Then 40 years went by and a trio ing tight and cool as a cucumber. It SNES game. The synth loops keep non-allergic people don’t get sick. called BADBADNOTGOOD start- was difficult to notice in their older the album well-rounded, especially ed releasing music that was influ- work, but this kind of maturity was when so much of it is dominated by If eligible, generally in good health, and 18-65 years of age, enced just as much by Odd Future exactly what BBNG was missing. piano and upright bass. you will be asked to provide a blood donation (similar to as it was by Herbie Hancock. The The album’s easiest track to get Constantly experimenting and what is donated at a blood bank) and compensated $100 for band’s third studio release, “III,” is into is “Confessions,” a slick saxo- mixing sounds, BBNG works hard your time and trouble. sharper and more controlled than phone feature that shows BBNG’s to defy genres, but in “III,” it sounds its previous releases, making the willingness to entertain the idea like they know exactly where they strongest case for jazz music’s mod- of a melody. It might also be the are, even if no one else does. ern relevance in years. album’s strongest track because of Contact our study coordinator at (858) 752-6979 or In “III,” BBNG continues to turn its confidence. While other songs email ([email protected]), and mention the away from the smooth boredom dabble with experimental electronic — kyle Somers Sette-Allergy study to find out more information. of elevator jazz in favor of dark sounds and purposefully complex staff WRTER and brooding grooves. The open- and dissonant piano, “Confessions” 10 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG CLASSIFIEDS

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However, Humboldt three runs to close the deficit and Despite the disappointing State capitalized on Edwards’ missed bring the Tritons within one run at outcome in the CCAA Tournament, pitches in the bottom of the third, a 6–5 score. the Tritons discovered Monday that resulting in two runs from three hits. However, Monterey Bay answered they still received a bid for the NCAA The pair of runs would prove fatal in right back the following inning with Tournament, being seeded sixth in the 2–1 UCSD loss. three runs and another run in the the West Regionals. UCSD will try to “Offensively, we weren’t making seventh to extend the lead to 10–5. get even with Humboldt State when it adjustments fast enough, but a lot The Tritons gave a worthy comeback faces off in the opening round of the of the team [members] were making effort at the bottom of the sixth but NCAA Regionals on Friday, May 9 at ▶ BASEBALL, from page 12 the picnic area provides a more family- adjustments at the end of the game,” came up two runs shy of tying the Dixie State University in Utah. friendly atmosphere to enjoy games. Edwards said. game in a 10–8 loss. “I think we’ve seen some of the of the Triton Clubhouse, located “For [the sake of] recruiting Saturday’s elimination game “It was a disappointing finish in best teams that we are going to face behind the field’s right foul line. This and fan experience, we like to have marked the first meet between No. that game,” senior outfielder Kirsten in the west region,” Gerckens said. clubhouse will include a brand new excellence for all of our facilities, and 3 Cal State Monterey Bay and UCSD Willmon told the UCSD Athletics “Our team believes we can compete locker room, a players’ study lounge, a [the current ballpark] is not doing it,” this season. Edwards returned to Department. “Definitely we wanted and win against the best of them. multipurpose room and a patio facing Flanders said. the mound to start off the game to keep going in this tournament. If we could get our hitting and our the outfield. There will also be a Triton With a more modernized layout, but failed to repeat Friday night’s [To] put up eight runs is a feat in pitching in sync, I think we’d be “Wall of Fame,” making the clubhouse the new Triton Ballpark can serve as performance. In a short two-inning itself, but we were lacking in some unstoppable.” not only a student-athlete construction a key component in attracting top outing, Edwards allowed five runs components that game, and we just Willmon is confident in UCSD’s but also a symbol of the history and national prospects for UCSD in off of six hits to give the Otters an couldn’t quite put it together and pitching and hitting but believes legacy of UCSD athletics. the years to come. Additionally, the early 5–0 lead. get that one more hit we needed to there are some aspects that the “We’ve been talking about this type new facilities are meant to increase “I was only a little fatigued, but I really go ahead.” Tritons can improve on in order to of project for literally more than ten program visibility and encourage more would have to say that I just needed Grant led the way with four hits compete in the NCAAs. years, probably fifteen, twenty years,” student and spectator participation in to spin the ball more because I wasn’t in five at-bats and was named to “We’re really missing that one Associate Athletics Director Scott the sport. pitching as fast as I usually do,” the CCAA All-Tournament Team. breakout, clutch hit and were looking Flanders said. While construction has not begun, Edwards told the UCSD Guardian. Willmon and senior shortstop Mya for that to come sooner in the game The new ballpark also intends to the UCSD Athletics Department “Unfortunately, I did not make that Romero also tallied a pair of hits. and not waiting for it to come in enhance the fan’s viewing experience, hopes to have the new Triton Ballpark adjustment fast enough.” “This was our best offensive the sixth, seventh inning,” Willmon as plans include new permanent ready for the 2015 season. Detailed Despite the early deficit, the performance in about a month,” said. “That’s something we’re going seating behind home plate and a picnic renderings of the ballpark’s designs are Tritons constructed a gradual UCSD head coach Patti Gerckens to work on and look to take into next area adjacent to the player clubhouse. posted on the UCSD website. comeback to climb back into the said. “We’re missing the one big hit, weekend in regionals.” Sunken dugouts will allow seats to readers can contact contest. Sophomore catcher Katie though. We finished with 12 hits on readers can contact be placed closer to the field, giving john story [email protected] Saunders tallied the Tritons’ first run the night with single after single to daniel sung [email protected] spectators a closer view of games, and after stealing home. In the fourth, a set the table, but we need someone 12 THE UCSD GUARDIAN | THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 | WWW.UCSDGUARDIAN.ORG UPCOMING Baseball 5/08 AT CCAA Championship CONTACT THE EDITOR Softball 5/09 AT NCAA Regionals BRANDON YU UCSD W. Crew 5/09 AT Dad Vail Regatta [email protected] follow us @UCSD_sports W. Water Polo 5/09 AT NCAA Championship SPORTS GAMES Track & Field 5/09 AT Occidental Invitational NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW FIRST UP: BEAT THE BRUINS The No. 12 Tritons will head to Los Angeles to compete in the NCAA Championship Finals in the hopes of forcing an upset against No. 2 UCLA in the first round of tournament play this Friday. BY BRANDON YU SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO BY ALWIN SZETO DESIGN BY DOROTHY VAN

oming off of a thrilling 13–9 defeat of Pitzer College in last Saturday’s NCAA out its best performance of the season in order to find a way past the tough Bruins group. play-in game, the No. 12 UCSD women’s water polo team will now head to “We need to play really good defense,” Bartow said. “They’re probably the fastest team Los Angeles as one of the nation’s top eight teams in the NCAA Finals to in the nation, so we [have to] play good defense and not allow them to counterattack us.” Ccompete for the 2014 national championship. The Tritons are the No. 7 seed and The Tritons will rely on the likes of their top scorers Lizotte (84 goals) and junior will play No. 2 seed UCLA in the first of three rounds in the single-elimination attacker Jolene Guiliana (69 goals), along with top defenders, such as senior utility Leah tournament on Friday at USC’s Uytengsu Aquatics Center. Gonzales. Sophomore goalkeeper and All-Western Water Polo Association first team Going to nationals for the second consecutive year and the member Courtney Miller will mind the cage for UCSD. third time in four seasons, UCSD enters this year’s tournament “If we can come out again For four seniors, co-captains Bartow and senior two-meter on a 10-game winning streak and has scored in the double defense player Allison Delgado, along with Lizotte and Gonzales, the digits in nine out of those 10 contests. However, in spite of the with a lot of energy, it’s going NCAA tournament will most likely serve as their final moments in momentum coming off of their recently impressive play, the competitive collegiate waters. Tritons will face perhaps their toughest challenge yet in UCLA. to be an interesting game. Lizotte, who surpassed former Olympian Julie Swail earlier Holding a 25–4 record overall on the season, the Bruins are We’re all really excited, and this season to claim UCSD’s scoring record, intends to lay it all not only second-seeded in the finals bracket but are also the out in L.A. as she ends a remarkable collegiate career, which second-ranked team in the country. Of their four losses, three we know that there’s poten- includes a UCSD Athlete of the Year award and a two-time came against No. 1 Stanford University, while the other defeat WWPA Player of the Year award. came at the hands of No. 3 University of Southern California. tial to beat them.” “This is it for me,” Lizotte said. “It’s kind of a sad thing. It’s “They’re a consistent and very solid team,” senior utility a weird feeling. But at the same time, I’m still going to go out Sarah Lizotte said. “Any of the top three, top four teams [in the — Sarah Lizotte, and play with as much energy and as much enthusiasm as I can nation] are kind of that way. They don’t let room for error, so Senior Utility [because] I want to go out with something I can be proud of.” it’s hard to play against teams like that.” If the Tritons do win against UCLA, they will move on to face However, in spite of the Bruins’ sterling record, the Tritons the winner of game two between No. 3 seed USC and No. 6 seed know they have what it takes to find an upset. In the one match played between the UC Irvine. The semifinals are slated for Saturday at 8:15 p.m., and the championship two squads, UCSD nearly bested UCLA in a tight 8–6 loss on Feb. 22. match is set for Sunday at 8:30 p.m. If the Tritons are to lose at any point, they will “They can be overconfident and overlook us,” senior center Melissa Bartow told be relegated to a loser’s bracket to fight for places three through eight. The ball will the Guardian. “[We] were beating them in the fourth quarter when we played them drop at 3 p.m. on Friday for the Tritons’ first-round battle. earlier in the season. We just hope that they don’t have one of their best games, and “If we can come out again with a lot of energy, it’s going to be an interesting we have one of ours.” game,” Lizotte said. “We’re all really excited, and we know that there’s potential to Yet although the Tritons know a victory is within reach, UCSD will have to pull beat them.” READERS CAN CONTACT BRANDON YU AT [email protected]

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BASEBALL SOFTBALL UCSD Unveils Plans for New Stadium Softball Finishes Fourth A new, modernized Triton Ballpark aims to be ready for the 2015 baseball season. at CCAA Tournament BY john story associate sports editor Tritons lose 2–1 to Humboldt, before falling short of a While the No. 18 UCSD baseball comeback in 10–8 elimination game against CSUMB. team is on its way to Stockton to face No. 9 Chico State tonight in the BY daniel sung to second-seeded Humboldt State, first game of the California Collegiate associate sports edit0r losing a low-scoring affair in their Athletic Association Championship postseason opener. UCSD took the tournament, big plans for the next The UCSD softball team returned early lead at 1–0 in the top of the season are already under way as efforts to the California Collegiate Athletic first inning after sophomore out- to build a new Triton Ballpark have Association tournament for the fourth fielder Callie Grant hit a line drive to recently begun. year in a row last Friday but had the left field for a double before moving Judging from the architectural worst finish in as many years with a to third from an error and eventually layout by the UCSD Athletics fourth place outcome. The Tritons stealing for home. Department, new facilities will boast were eliminated from contention Sophomore southpaw Alexis sleeker, more modern features. The after falling 2–1 to Humboldt State Edwards had a solid performance biggest addition comes in the form and 10–8 to Cal State Monterey Bay. at the mound for the Tritons. On Friday night, the third-

See BASEBALL, page 11 PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION FROM UCSD ATHLETICS seeded Tritons came up just shy See SOFTBALL, page 11