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Regents OK Free-Speech ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Limits; Opponents Cry Foul A FALL-FLEDGED FIASCO Critics claim the new the vote had taken place. By Simone Wilson “As far as the policy being adopt- Senior Staff Writer regulation could limit ed, UCOP’s position has been that the student demonstration students and affiliates do not need e’s an A.S. Programming dream come true: modest on the bass, doesn’t to be made aware of this proposal, flail his limbs too much, generally avoids obscene gestures — all the as well as spontaneous because it cannot directly incrimi- while scoring UCSD’s FallFest some controversy-free street cred (at nonaffiliate assembly. nate us as we are not nonaffiliates,” leastH with the wide-eyed freshman crowd) on a sleepy, huggable, beanbag flow, Southworth said. one that would never dream of degrading a ho or scoring a drive-by. He’s a By Yelena Akopian A.S. President Donna Bean was lost-collegiate-soul magnet with his head screwed on tight, pants pulled up Associate News Editor similarly critical of UCOP’s failure to proper and spectacles to boot. inform the public of the proceedings. The only danger: Dude might not heed the “no skateboarding” signs. The UC Board of Regents “Students were not made ade- Just three years back, at one of Kanye West’s most overwhelming career approved new regulations governing quately aware of this timeline,” Bean peaks, Lupe Fiasco was finding his way from his Chicago ’hood into hip-hop’s the conduct of nonaffiliates on uni- said. “It’s also important to note that most prestigious campus one nonchalant verse at a time, and gathered a fair crowd versity property during its September this entire thing went though the with copious online mixtapes even before he got the inevitable news — Jay-Z’s next- meeting, to the surprise of students committee on finance. They are not big-thing detector had swung his way, and was screeching like a canary in heat. and other members of the campus as well-versed with the language [as No helpless raw talent can avoid the great Hova wing for long, and usually doesn’t community concerned with free- other committees] and this is an come to regret the benefits; once safely tucked under, Fiasco stepped onstage for a speech infringement. obvious frustration.” bangin’ breakout cameo alongside the notorious Mr. West in 2005’s Curtis Mayfield- The new regulations, which were UCOP spokesman Trey Davis said ripping “Touch the Sky” — young, breezy and with “Peach fuzz buzz but beard on released as a draft last May and dis- regents meetings are always public- the verge.” He used the instant fame as a slingshot for his own shticky and danger- cussed during a UCLA public hearing ly announced in advance and that ously talked-about (by indie ’zines and MTV alike) first single “Kick, Push,” this June, impose restrictions on the the public had the opportunity to an unparalleled feat in neighborhood boom-box jazz, apparently activities of nonaffiliates, including a submit comments, which were then sponsored not only by the gods of good-boy hip-hop them- ban on all demonstrations or gather- reviewed and taken into consider- selves but the top names in the skate shop as well. ings on UC property without prior ation by UCOP. Rap hadn’t been this cuddly since we first university approval. “Written comments were also sub- heard whisper of N.E.R.D’s sweet nothings. In Violation of the new policies will mitted by the public, faculty, students the debut single, Pharrell-lookalike Fiasco took the be punishable as a misdemeanor. and other members of the UC com- action down to the park with the boys, leading us through

Associated Students commit- munity,” Davis said. “Several changes a wildly relatable storyline — regular dude escapes life bummers ECORDS tee representative Carol-Irene were made to the proposed regula- on his trusty board, really digs the coast of it, even meets a down R Southworth, who has been working tions as a result of public comments chick that can more than keep up with all the kicking and push- for the past year with a campus com- that were received.” ing. “Landed on his hip and busted his lip / For a week he had TLANTIC

mittee to review the proposed policy According to Davis, the regula- to talk with a lisp, like thisss,” Fiasco spits in cross-armed A

emphasis on the homely video, between strategic shots OF and create a UCSD alternative — reg- tions were considered by the finance ulating free speech, assembly and dis- committee as a facet of university of kicks and axels. A little commercial, no doubt, tribution of literature — was unaware operations, and that the entire board but who wouldn’t swap an ounce or two of soul

that the regulations proposed by the has always voted on issues only after for those shiny new Vans in the window? OURTESY

UC Office of the President had been C approved by the regents until after See SPEECH, page 7 See FIASCO, page 8 HOTO P StarCAVE Simulator Brings Sci-Fi to Life Preuss Report Calls for Tighter Advanced simulation technology assists with Grade Security, Smaller Board 3D protein visualization, By Reza Farazmand Despite these criticisms, Preuss offi- News Editor cials view the latest report as generally architectural research. positive. Vice Chancellor of Academic Nearly a year after a controversial Affairs Paul Drake, who oversees por- By Sarah de Crescenzo audit report detailed the habitual prac- tions of the school’s administration, said Senior Staff Writer tice of illicit grade-tampering at UCSD’s the review tells of the success Preuss has Preuss School — a sixth- through 12th- had in upholding its core educational Unbeknownst to most students grade charter institution — campus offi- mission. Warren College’s Atkinson Hall has, cials released a second review last week “I would be horrified if it came back for over a year, been housing a 360- focused on investigating the school’s and said ‘the school is not meeting degree virtual reality room — the post-audit managerial practices. its educational mission; it’s not taking StarCAVE. And yes, it’s as techno- Conducted by an independent con- underprivileged kids and getting them logically advanced as it sounds. sulting firm, the 71-page report touches in college,’” Drake said. “It is. Over Consisting of a pentagon-shaped upon several problems perceived within 90 percent are getting into college. It’s room outfitted with 15 wall-mount- the nationally acclaimed charter school, doing a fantastic job. It’s ranked among ed projection screens, StarCAVE is including the distribution of diplomas the top 10 schools in the nation. So, on a virtual reality simulator that ren- to students who met only district rather fundamentals, it’s doing great. I read ders 3D objects and environments than school-specific graduation require- this report as saying ‘this is a funda- in a realistic, almost tangible man- ments and a school board deemed to be mental success, how can it be even ner. The technology has a number ERIK JEPSEN/GUARDIAN unwieldy in size and overly authorita- better?’” of practical applications, including Primary StarCAVE contributor Jurgen Schulze demonstrates the cave’s simulator program. The virtual tive in nature. The report also deemed administra- the visualization of protein chains reality room is currently in its third, most advanced incarnation, with five walls and 15 screens. Additionally, while the report com- tive practices not in line with those typi- for biological research and the pro- mends Preuss officials for improving cally employed by other charter schools, jection of architectural structures “As with your laptop, if you look 90-degree angles, but the pentago- upon the security and accuracy of including the school’s current manage- which viewers are able to interact at the screen at an angle, it makes nal shape increases the angles, and grade reporting since the 2007 audit, rial setup, which is less hierarchical with as if in real life. the picture more difficult to see,” that’s the key to decreasing the recommendations were made to con- than most. The image quality of projections said Jurgen Schulze, a project scien- differences between the different tinue building upon existing internal Chair of the Preuss School Board in a five-walled room is greater tist at Cal-(IT)2 and main contribu- projection screens. The closer the controls, such as limiting access to the Sandra Daly attributed these devia- than was possible in cubic-shaped tor to the StarCAVE. “It eventually school’s grade-reporting system to only virtual reality rooms. goes dark. The cubic rooms had all See STARCAVE, page 7 three key administrators. See PREUSS, page 7

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I think the Viterbi algo- Scott Havrisik UCSD doctoral students teamed The inention efficiently decodes rithm is like addition and subtraction: Marketing and Promotion Reps other experiments that incorporate Dara Bu, Priya Kanayson, Maggie Leung, Kathleen Ngo, up with high-school teachers this cutting-edge science and practical digital transmission sequences to We’ll still be using it in a thousand Jennifer Snow, Lisa Tat, Jennifer Wu summer to launch an innovative applications. recover the original audio of cell years.” The UCSD Guardian is published Mondays and new program designed to encour- “When you’re in an actual lab phone signals and eliminate noise For example, when space probes Thursdays during the academic year by UCSD students and for the UCSD community. Reproduction of this age more San Diego County high- you get the feeling that it has real- interference. send messages back from Jupiter, newspaper in any form, whether in whole or in part, without permission is strictly prohibited. © 2008, all school students to pursue careers life applications,” said Nicole Garcia, Viterbi is a founder of San Diego researchers use the Viterbi algorithm rights reserved. The UCSD Guardian is not responsible in the sciences. 17, a student at Castle Park High startup Linkabit and a co-founder of to remove noise after millions of miles for the return of unsolicited manuscripts or art. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opin- Designed by a UCSD gradu- School in Chula Vista. “You start Qualcomm. He also made important of travel and decode the signals. ions of the UCSD Guardian, the University of California or Associated Students. 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�� THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN NEWS 3 Facing Funding Deficit, Councilmembers Propose Emergency Referendum Fiscal Constraints Halt Plaza Construction By Christina Homer he first official A.S. Council an increase. Senior Staff Writer meeting of the year com- Currently, a lack of sufficient menced somewhat slug- funding threatens to cripple the A.S. Due to financial difficulties, renova- Tgishly after much lighthearted chat- Programming office. Subsequently, tions at Plaza Cafe have been suspended ter between members regarding their the results of the 2008 survey were indefinitely, prompting campus officials respective summer adventures. used to formulate the referendum pre- to delay similar construction efforts at During public input, Vice sented at last night’s meeting, which if Sierra Summit and El Mercado. Both Chancellor of Student Affairs Gary approved would provide the finances dining facilities will remain in operation Ratcliff welcomed the council’s return that various organizations, events and for the entirety of the academic year. and gave a quick update on the new services. According to Housing and Dining eateries in Price Center East. He also Members of the council hammered Services Executive Director Mark plugged the unveiling of the Triton out their issues with the $42 per stu- Cunningham, the Housing, Dining and Sculpture at the base of the Triton dent per year referendum, which is Hospitality Service is a self-supporting steps on Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. broken down as follows: $12 for stu- enterprise that must plan projects with- Associate Vice President of dent organizations, $16.50 program- in its budget without outside funding Programming ming and about sources, and the allotted funds for the Garrett Berg $3 for other A.S. Plaza Cafe project proved insufficient. reminded every- line items. “We set a specific budget for the one that FallFest New Chen expressed Plaza Cafe renovation but, as with any and the Stunna Business concern that the construction project, and in particular Shades Dance council would have with a major renovation of our largest in the Loft are Connie Shieh only seven weeks and oldest dining facility, we are subject ANDREW RICCI/GUARDIAN this Friday and [email protected] to campaign for to the impacts of the local construction the referendum. industry in terms of costs of materials Students wait in line to purchase food items at Sierra Summit. The popular John Muir College dining hall Saturday, respec- won’t undergo renovations until this summer due to a delay in construction plans at Plaza Cafe. tively. He urged everyone to arrive “If the referendum doesn’t pass, and labor combined with the amount early at the events to increase their then my office is in an impossible of work that we wanted to accom- connected. Cunningham said the hold ovations are slated to begin immediately chances of getting in. situation,” Berg said in response. “We’d plish,” Cunningham said in an e-mail. on the Plaza project will directly affect following the 2008-09 academic year. On a more somber note, Vice have to cancel all of our winter pro- “Unfortunately, after working closely the timeliness of the Sierra Summit However, this delay will not change the President of External Affairs Lisa gramming and our spring program- with our selected architects to look for project’s completion. size or scope for the renovation of the Chen urged councilmembers to help ming and still not have enough money every possible solution, we were not “We had to approach them this way John Muir College dining halls. with the A.S. voter-registration effort, for Sun God.” able to bring the overall project to our because we couldn’t have both facili- These projects will update 40-year- which has thus far garnered the assis- Bean pointed out that council has available budget.” ties offline at the same time, so Sierra old infrastructure that is becoming tance of only three members. never had a referendum before, and DHHS will be working with Summit had to be completed before costly to replace and bring the din- The night’s heavyweight issue was that this one is long overdue. the UCSD Facilities Design and Plaza could start,” he said. “With the ing halls to Leadership in Energy and introduced about 45 minutes into “If [the referendum doesn’t pass], a Construction group to assess alterna- Plaza renovation on hold, that no lon- Environmental Design certification the meeting, when A.S. President lot of people are going to hate us this tive options for continuing the Plaza ger poses an issue and we can stay standards, which measure the sustain- Donna Bean, Berg and Associate Vice year,” she said. Cafe renovations at a lower cost. open through the school year and not ability of buildings. President of Student Organizations The council will vote on the refer- Since planning of the renovations inconvenience our customers by having Utsav Gupta presented the proposed endum next Wednesday. of Sierra Summit and Plaza Cafe were Sierra Summit closed.” Readers can contact Christina Homer A.S. Activity Fee Referendum for Fall Toward the end of the meet- sequential, their timelines were directly Sierra Summit and El Mercado ren- at [email protected]. 2008. ing, Physical Sciences Senator Rishi In 2008, the council distributed Ghosh broke the news of his depar- a survey asking students to select ture from council and UCSD due to the A.S. services and programs that personal reasons. He urged the coun- Report. Write. Get Paid. they most support. Rounding out the cil to continue to pay close attention favorites were the Sun God Festival, to issues he worked intimately with, News reporters wanted. student organization events and A.S. such as opposing the recently passed Safe Ride, for which 54 percent of stu- systemwide nonaffiliate free speech Find applications online at www.ucsdguardian.org dents said they would support paying policy. �� PRICEPRICE CENTER BLOCKBLOCK Sex and the City BUSTERSBUSTERS Thursday, 9/2 & Saturday, 9/4 Price Center Theatre • 6pm & 9pm $3 UCSD students / $5 general Friday, 9/3 FOODFOOD && DRINKDRINK SPECIALS!SPECIALS! KICKSTART YOUR WEEKEND! OFF LIVELIVE DJDJ THE Round Table JUMP 1pm-4pm • FREE Vine Tasting for Dummies... The Loft, Price Center $5 student / $7 general indulge responsibly 4pm & 5:30pm Must be at least 21 years old with valid ID to attend.

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Policy Vague, Structure Research, Archaeology HUGE UP TO 36 MULTI-LEVEL ▶ STARCAVE, from page 1 between several distinct proteins. PLAYERS PER GAME ARENA Unconstitutional CAVE is to being a perfectly spheri- The viewer controls his or her ▶ SPEECH, from page 1 cal shape, the easier it is to view the visualization experience with a joy- UCSD GROUP being voted forward by a committee. images.” stick. When viewing images in 3D, EVENTI D SCOUNT Southworth expressed disap- The 3D eyewear used in visualiza- the joystick projects a purple “wand,” pointment that certain wording in tion has also been improved upon which resembles a lightsaber out of the policy was not revised, making from previous generations of the 3D “Star Wars” and is used to select and the rules too vague and danger- simulator. Instead of requiring heavy, move images for research purposes, ously open to interpretation, there- battery-operated “shutter” glasses, moving easily and rapidly around the by allowing administrators to stifle the newest incarnation of the simu- screen in response to the direction of free speech and demonstrations. lator employs lightweight, polarized the viewer’. Concerned about the clause glasses similar to everyday eyewear. The StarCAVE is being used for requiring nonaffiliates to receive Styles range from big and bug-eyed to medical, biological, and archaeologi- prior approval before demonstrat- wrap-around, each easy and comfort- cal visualizations. ing, Southworth declared it not only able to wear. “We can display CT and MRI unconstitutional, but also a poten- While engaged in the simulation, scans, as well as confocal images, tial threat to student freedom. viewers also wear a visor fitted with using biological statistics,” Schulze “This rule could shut down a tracking system on top, allowing said. student demonstrations as well,” the CAVE to monitor the locations The team has also worked with Southworth said. “If the police or of those engaged in the simulation UCSD archaeology professor Tom UR LIFE! administrators have the authority at all times and to adjust the visual- Levy in order to visualize ancient to make everyone stop and prove izations accordingly. When viewing excavation sites in Jordan, Schulze THIS CISHANGEO THE GAME Y THAT WILL they are affiliates [by asking them a building, for example, the viewer said. LATE NIGHT to show their ID cards], then they is able to circle it freely and even CAVE (CaveAutomatic Virtual PARTY AREA AT THE ZONE TO 120 GUESTS could delay and put down student experience the feeling of moving Environment) technology has been Open Until 2am rallies.” through it. used for virtual reality simulations Fri. & Sat. At this week’s A.S. Council meet- StarCAVE has proved particularly since 1991, when the first CAVE ULTRAZONE ing, Physical Sciences Senator Rishi useful in the study of proteins. Inside was constructed by a group led by 3146 Sports Arena Blvd. � San Diego, CA Ghosh expressed apprehension the CAVE, scientists can maneuver Tom DeFanti, who is currently the One Block East of SD Sports Arena! (619) 221-0100 � www.ultrazonesandiego.com that the regulations could threaten proteins so as to view them from director of visualization at Cal-(IT)2. the ability of American Federation their preferred angle. Viewers can StarCAVE, built by the UCSD divi- of State, County and Municipal choose to not only rotate the proteins, sion of Cal-(IT)2, represents the Employees — the union represent- but view them from either inside third-generation model of this tech- ing UC patient-care and service (where one can see individual chains) nology. workers, who are currently engaged or outside (a colorful, lumpy sphere The StarCAVE project took less in negotiations with the university with divots where surface proteins than $1 million to complete. over wages and pensions — to effec- are located). tively hold demonstrations. In addition, each chain is color- Readers can contact Sarah de Crescenzo “Something that concerns us is coded, allowing scientists to discern at [email protected]. the fact that the nonaffiliate policy will hurt the AFSCME community a lot, since they are technically considered nonaffiliates,” Ghosh said. “The laws that apply to public Report Recommends More Clearly places do not apply to the university despite the fact that this is a public Defined Procedures and Policies indulge responsibly university and that this is a space.” AFSCME has held several public ▶ PREUSS, from page 1 serves as a reminder of the impor- demonstrations on the UCSD cam- tions to the unique circumstances of the tance of policy cohesion in running “Vine” Tasting for Dummies... pus over the past year. Preuss School. such an institution. “AFSCME’s struggle makes this “Preuss is a middle school and “All they are trying to get us to element of the policy especially rel- a high school embedded in a uni- appreciate is that it is important Friday,October 3 evant right now,” Southworth said, versity, and we have a manage- to write out the procedures that Must be at least 21 years old with valid ID to attend. asserting that the policy’s approval ment review team that is coming clearly describe who is responsible is not the final word on free speech to this unique place to evaluate for what and when,” Daly said. 4:00pm&5:30pm4:00p at UCSD and that the committee is it, using as standards of reference Preuss came under fire late last more committed than ever to pro- charter schools that are not neces- year when an internally conducted The Loft at Price Center ducing a working policy that cannot sarily modeled this way and using audit revealed over 400 counts of $5 Students / $7 General from UCSD Box Office be abused. language that doesn’t pertain to the incorrectly recorded grades, 72 per- or online at theloft.ucsd.edu The campus speech policy com- way the university naturally oper- cent of which the audit stated result- universitycenters.ucsd.edu • 858.822.2068 mittee will have its first meeting ates,” Daly said. ed in higher grades for the affected of the quarter on Oct. 7, where A number of recommenda- students. Controversy surrounding members will set up protocol and tions were also made regarding the the audit’s findings led former Preuss make decisions on the implementa- school’s current lack of cohesive principal Doris Alvarez to step down tion of the new regulations, accord- policies and procedures in areas per- from her position in December 2007 ing to Associate Controller Sally taining to management and internal amid what she referred to as pres- Brainerd. operations. Daly said this criticism sure from the university. doesn’t necessarily reflect any major Readers can contact Yelena Akopian at problem within the school’s admin- Readers can contact Reza Farazmand at [email protected]. istration or core ideals, but rather [email protected]. MAKE A DIFFERENCE Become a health care professional Contact Samuel Merritt College to learn about our degree programs: • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Podiatric Medicine

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This blatant and disgusting disregard for the Constitution’s First came home from work the other Amendment was inexplicably pushed day and my two roommates were through the regents’ finance commit- sitting shirtless in our living tee, with minimal consideration of room,I eating massive La Salsa burri- public input or notice for students. tos and watching “Super Troopers” at Aside from how offensive this our six-foot long folding table, which unconstitutional policy change is, it’s we bought expressly for the purpose also absurd. The university is a public of playing beer pong this past week- entity, funded largely by taxpayer dol- end. For the record, we own no other lars. How can the regents expect to furniture. exclude citizens from a resource they No, I don’t live with the two most fund? Limiting the free exchange of laid-back girlfriends in existence. ideas at the university is nothing if not detrimental to its students. Supporters BEN HOLM/GUARDIAN of the measure argue that nonaffiliates how convenient the regulations are for tional policy he’s attempting to support. Between are sometimes bothersome, preaching regents, now allowing them to silence Attachment C of the UCOP finance to co-eds. But a real-world education nonaffiliate protests with the threat of committee report recommending the EDITORIAL BOARD the Lines Teresa Wu exposes students to new ideas, some of legal action. policy adoption is a 12-page list of such Matthew McArdle which they may find uncomfortable. In Both the committee currently comments, the vast majority of which EDITOR IN CHIEF [email protected] addition to being arguably illegal, the reviewing UCSD’s free speech poli- express objection to or concern over the new policy artificially isolates the uni- cy and the A.S. Council have already banning of nonaffiliates. Each of these Hadley Mendoza I, in fact, live with two very ordi- versity — it’s all harm and no good. expressed outrage over the decision. comments received the same response: Simone Wilson nary boys. (Note to B and K: I’m lying This policy approval comes amid But UC Office of the President spokes- “The university has determined that MANAGING EDITORS to them. You’re extraordinary. Please wage negotiations with the American man Trey Davis defended the new these comments do not warrant a revi- Reza Farazmand don’t lock me out tonight.) Federation of State, County and systemwide policy, asserting that “sev- sion of the proposed regulations.” NEWS EDITOR To tell you the truth, my mother Municipal Employees, which have eral changes” were made in response This university decision is as cor- The UCSD Guardian is published twice a week at wasn’t immediately thrilled when I the University of California at San Diego. Contents © sparked several on-campus protests. to input from both the public and UC rupt as it is shocking, severely calling 2007. Views expressed herein represent the majority announced my intention to live with vote of the editorial board and are not necessarily While the university denies that this community. Davis’ claims are as outra- into question the credibility and valid- those of the UC Board of Regents, the ASUCSD or boys. She is, after all, an Asian mother, influenced the change, it’s obvious geous and laughable as the unconstitu- ity of the UC Board of Regents. the members of the Guardian staff. distrustful of anything XY that comes in proximity with her one and only little girl. I’m sure my brother’s incredulity at my decision didn’t ease her concerns. Governor’s Veto-Happy Attitude Hinders Progress And hell, my dad is still in the dark. As a man who finds V-neck shirts scandal- ov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tant to building the state’s future. requiring that recipients take steps excluded. ous, he’d probably think: co-ed living vetoed the revised California Providing adequate financial aid to attain citizenship. Federal and In many cases, immigration sta- today, prostitution tomorrow. Development, Relief and for all of California’s students is nec- state tax dollars, as well as student tus is out of these students’ hands, How can I accurately describe GEducation for Alien Minors Act, essary. While critics have opposed fees and tuition, fund the univer- and they have clearly worked just as life with two of my best friends? I which would have made financial the D.R.E.A.M. Act for condoning sity. Although undocumented stu- diligently as their peers to achieve made a spinach-pineapple smoothie, aid available to undocumented stu- illegal immigration, taking financial dents don’t pay income taxes, that’s admittance to the state’s prestigious and not only were they thoroughly dents, this Tuesday citing the state’s aid from taxpaying students and a moot point because the typical schools. Barring them from finan- unimpressed that I could make a tasty “precarious fiscal condition.” But placing additional financial burden college-aged citizen doesn’t either; cial assistance for higher education vegetable-fruit concoction, they were this attitude threatens to further on the state budget, these arguments both groups pay sales taxes but the over an issue they can’t control is thoroughly disgusted, and went on cripple a state already handicapped are shallow at best. AB540 already impact a student’s contribution to maddening. Yes, California’s financ- to deliberate the hue of excrement by budgetary restraints. The gover- allows undocumented students to the system has on the actual aid es are overstretched, but education that the consumption of green liquids nor is correct — California is in a attend UC and CSU campuses at he or she receives is infinitesimal. should be the state’s top priority. might cause. fiscal crisis. However, the way to fix in-state rates — that isn’t up for Meanwhile, undocumented students It is irresponsible and shortsight- To say the least, the maturity level California’s finances is certainly not debate — and rather than condone are required to pay fees that directed of the governor to repeatedly in our apartment is overwhelming. by blanket vetoing new bills, partic- illegal immigration, the D.R.E.A.M. ly contribute to the financial-aid ignore legislators by vetoing this ularly when these bills are so impor- Act would have the reverse effect, pool from which they are currently crucial measure. See LINES, page 5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Humane Cage Conditions increase because the industry will try cages in which they can’t even turn Animals Provide Sustenance, I would imagine that anyone with to recover its costs. Farmers who have around. Egg-laying hens are confined a pet would spend the extra couple Worth Increased Egg Costs family farms and sustainable practices to areas smaller than the size of a regu- Deserve Roomy Cages of dollars to buy a cage suitable for will be affected in the least. lar sheet of paper. Calves raised for veal its size, and even though they may Dear Editor, With higher fuel prices, I think are tethered by the neck and are unable Dear Editor, only keep that pet in the cage for UCSD college namesake Eleanor it would be difficult for eggs laid in to lie down in a natural position. Proposition 2 is a very modest travel, they would not do so for the Roosevelt once said, “A nation may Mexico to be arbitraged effectively in The initiative will also improve measure that extends the most basic pet’s entire life. This proposition is a be judged by how it treats its most California for a profit. I think paying food safety and safeguard the environ- comforts to the animals that provide matter of giving back to the animals vulnerable members.” Proposition 2 up to an additional 20 cents an egg ment. Increased use of antibiotics in sustenance to the voters who will be that give up their lives for us. Thank is on the ballot to ensure animals are in the future for something that was stressed and unhealthy farm animals deciding their future treatment in you for considering the endorse- treated humanely enough to be able treated humanely is something I’m contribute to the growing problem of November. As a vegetarian, I would ment of Proposition 2. I will person- to extend their limbs during their life- willing to pay with no questions asked. antibiotic-resistant pathogens. These prefer complete freedom for all ani- ally thank you if you do, and I am times. I believe an economic impact I mean, I’ve been paying more with no antibiotics end up in our food and mals, but I know that is not the senti- sure the majority of the student body study about the economic harm to questions asked for tuition, textbooks waterways, which is why the American ment of most people. will as well. California’s egg industry with ties to and fuel for years now. Public Health Association has called for However, I do strongly believe — Brandon Heilman wealthy lobbyists and UC Board of — Michael Nitzani a moratorium on these operations. The that the vast majority of people would Revelle College senior Regents is about as valid as the current John Muir College alumnus European Union has already banned not support the kind of confinement administration’s viewpoints on global such practices. Arizona and Florida that these animals have to currently warming or evolution. I would like to Proposition 2 Would Make have passed similar measures. endure. Could you imagine if you ▶ The Guardian welcomes letters from highlight a few interesting facts. Endorsers of the initiative include had to raise, in your own backyard, its readers. All letters must be no longer than 500 words, typed, double-spaced and As a consumer I can expect to pay California Healthier the California Veterinary Medical your own hens for eggs, pigs for meat signed with a name and applicable title. no more than $0.83 for an organic Association, the Center for Food and calves for veal? How would you Letters must also contain a phone number. free-range grade-A egg. If I choose Dear Editor, Safety, the Union of Concerned choose to confine them? Would you We reserve the right to edit for length and to eat in a restaurant, this margin is Proposition 2 will be on the ballot Scientists, the Humane Society, the pay the extra 20 percent in produc- clarity. Letters may be dropped off at the completely obliterated. The farmers/ this November, and it will affect 20 mil- Consumer Federation of America, the tion costs, amounting to less than Guardian office on the second floor of corporations that financed equipment lion farm animals in California that live United Farm Workers, the Sierra Club 1 cent per egg (according to a UC the Student Center or e-mailed. Send all to increase production are going to all of their lives in cages barely larger and hundreds of other organizations, Davis report), to allow the hens to letters to: be hurt because their equipment will than their bodies. I gathered 1,300 hun- veterinarians and concerned leaders. open up their wings, a natural habit The UCSD Guardian be obsolete. Proposition 2 legislation dred signatures for this initiative. Proposition 2 is a modest initiative that necessary for them to thoroughly Opinion Editor affects their way of life, and of course It simply asks that these animals will improve our health, environment clean themselves? Would you give 9500 Gilman Dr. 0316 they will pull all the punches and do have enough room to sit down, stand and the lives of millions of animals. up a couple of square feet of your La Jolla, CA 92093-0316 what they can to defeat the legislation. up, turn around and stretch their limbs. — Brian Chavez rose garden to allow the calves to lie e-mail: Any way you look at it, egg prices will Pregnant pigs live in two-by-seven foot John Muir College senior down properly? [email protected]

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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN By Niven Wilson Male Roommates Make Messes, Build Shit

▶ LINES, from page 4 as Official Domestic Queen of the We have an “Animal House” poster Apartment, volunteer to take on the gracing the white space above our fire- dirty deed. There will be dishes in the place. They insist on leaving a flash- sink with saucy, crusted-over remains light turned on through the night atop of questionable origin for one too our mantel because it “looks sick.” I many days before I resign from my mean, I guess. silent — and unacknowledged, I tried to make a case for the Disney I might add — protest and break princesses to join John Belushi, but out the Dawn for a scrub session. they wouldn’t have it. I’m thinking my After I gave an exasperated, moth- Jack Bauer poster might fly, but who erly lecture about the frequency with knows? Considering framed pictures which we all must do dishes, the two of myself were effectively banned in of them have simply decided to go the the apartment, there may be an appli- paper-and-plastic route from here on cation process for wall space I haven’t out. Sorry green police, but this envi- yet learned about. ronmentally unfriendly option dis- In their company, I — once a serial turbs me less than the potential that cook — have all but forgotten how to fruit flies will join me for breakfast. grocery shop. At Ralphs, I tried to con- And then there’s the kicker. Time vince them for a solid five minutes that after time — and really, people, it’s they would not be able to differentiate only been two weeks — I will use the between brown and white eggs. I have restroom, only to discover a forlorn been to the store three times this week cardboard toilet paper roll remaining, and still, the only food to my name completely devoid of the toilet-paper “The fundamentals of the American economy are strong.” is a box of granola and some ground part. I once loudly mentioned K’s lack turkey. of enthusiasm for replacing the damn They remind me with more fre- thing to a friend who was over at the quency than my own mother does apartment. From his room, K yelled of my very obvious need for physical shamelessly, “And that’s the way it’s activity (exact words may or may not going to be!” work for have been: “You remind me of my soup It’s times like those when I start … chunky!”). wondering why in the world I agreed Of course, there are perks. My par- to live in this animal house. ticipation in my bedrooom furniture’s But then there are times when I assembly during the move-in process, come home from campus after an for example, was purely observational. exhausting day, and K comes up to Come to the informational meeting on Friday, They also drive, do all heavy lifting my room, two beers in hand, to talk and train me not to take offense at any- about absolutely nothing. Or when I Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. on the second floor patio of thing. Feminism took a stab last week bring them each platefuls of steamed as I sat around uselessly and allowed dumplings, and they beam at me with Student Center. Free pizza will be provided! the two of them to do things I am matching faces, like first graders on perfectly capable of doing, like screw- Christmas morning who just got the ing my light bulbs in and testing which Lego set they were dying for. And outlet goes with the switch. when, in the middle of the night, the Sometimes, they make me want to two of them start ricocheting ping- hurl myself off my second-story loft. pong balls off the ceiling and into my THE GUARDIAN Someone will leave the kitchen sink loft — to see who can hit me squarely We have positions open for writers, layout designers, copy readers, clogged with God-knows-what in the in the ass. That’s when I remember photographers, illustrators, Web designers, advertising managers and sales nonconfrontational hopes that I will, exactly why. representatives. Applications can be found online at www.ucsdguardian.org. 6 THE UCSD GUARDIAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008

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FALL LUPE RESTLESS KIDS WITH CRUSHES FEST FIASCO 2008 > CONT. FROM PAGE 1 ever-popular hard-out-here- RUN IN WORN CIRCLES on-the-streets saga. “Even By Philip Rhie The street-corner Scuba Steve would find it hard sunshine of Fiasco’s first to breathe/ Around these leagues/ Staff Writer full length, Food & Liquor, was My snorkel is a tuba, Lu the ruler n last year’s critical and commercial hit, the indie-turned-mainstream devoured by critics, almost teary- around these seas,” he broods on “Juno,” Michael Cera warmed the hearts of filmgoers everywhere as an eyed at the discovery that geeks could “Dumb It Down,” on which fat black I adorably pathetic high school boy forced to deal with the ramifications of now understand and talk about hip-hop in friend Gemstones and bald white friend impregnating his crush. In “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” Cera looks to their native lingo and not sound like total ass- Graham Burris warn him that the new, reheat hearts in 2008, this time playing an adorably pathetic high school holes. Highly digestible diary raps concerning improved Lupe is “goin’ over niggas heads” boy forced to deal with the ramifications of making out with a stranger his upset in being part of the genre machine (“I and recommend he rather “pour champagne and confronting his seductress of an ex-girlfriend.

used to hate hip-hop… yup, because the women on a bitch” to round the average hoodrat back It’s nice to see that Cera is finally starting to show some range. degraded/ But Too $hort made me laugh, like a hypocrite into his fan club. Which this dude, of course, “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” proves an easy target within its I played it”) go down easy with hunky golden-oldie samples and just ain’t havin’. first few scenes: Aside from casting Cera as lead, the film otherwise monotone, half-spoken hooks that linger for days. Fiasco’s new independent streak and role shift shamelessly exploits the success of “Juno” and her massive cult fol- Like any self-respecting intellectual would do, Fiasco toward tortured voice-of-the-ghetto have also lent lowing. But if we can get past conspicuous similarities, there are kicked Kanye curbside and instead looked to his inner poet a new ferocity to his live show, highly evolved from certainly unique elements to Nick and Norah’s quaint hipster and Muslim faith for a more full-figured, darker approach the former self-conscious, open-mic affair in which his romance. Though not nearly as coy, clever nor captivating as to jump-rope rhymes on The Cool, his subtly death- backup often overshadowed the star. But “Juno,” it gets by on a colorful set of adolescent dramas and themed sophomore effort. The December 2007 release let’s hope Lu doesn’t completely abandon eccentric characters, like a throwback to the “Brat Pack” largely pushed soul clips aside for rolling synths and the goofy wiggle of his days as Kanye romantic comedies of the ’80s. uncomfortably paced garbage-can beats, ditching Jr. — after all, the last thing we UCSD Food & Liquor’s recreational arts-and-crafts per- worms need is another excuse to wax [ PLAYLIST, page 9 ] sona for apocalyptic bio-punk scenarios and the dark and tortured. Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist

WE ARE LIONS Starring Michael Cera & Kat Dennings Directed by Peter Sollett o be fair, what else could the A.S. kids have scraped quickly buckling to a lukewarm, samesy slog. Rated PG-13 Ttogether with their leftover pocket change, having already Lead guitarist Atom Whitman’s calculated snagged smoothtalker Lupe Fiasco and curly-haired Ben Kweller? Thom-Yorke strumming is all but lost to his It is only fitting that the fest’s third slot be reserved for a more sulky, I-hate-you-Mom moans. Piled in slurpy obscure, albeit danceable, opener. lyrical noodles like “Sweetheart, I’m apologetic/ But Now, if they had a magically expansive budget, A.S. could not sorry in the slightest,” it’s hard to appreciate the have imported, say, the Dublin deities of U2 or their infinitely poppy, fast-driven rhythms that ultimately save the revered chums, Radiohead. But because such a budget is about Lions from a permanent spot in the garage. as likely as a UCSD football team, those billion-dollar bug- But other tracks, like the throbbing “Lovers and gers won’t soon grace the RIMAC stage (unless Bono takes Fighters” or hormonally squeaky “La Vendetta Dulce” glow us on as his next charity case). So instead, A.S. filled their with the frenzied vibrancy that pushed whiners like Cursive elusive “other” spot with what they figured was the next or Fall Out Boy onto the bedroom walls of angry pre-teens best thing — babyfaced Britpop wannabes, We Are everywhere. Who knows — maybe there’s some appeal to anthe- Lions. Hey, you can’t blame ’em for trying. mic, off-key repetitions like “Talk talk talk/ What they say/ I’ve got But judging from their one-and-only album, got got/ To get away.” Let’s just hope the Hollywood-bred rockers Eight Arms Made This (get it? Because there are won’t convince kids to “get away” before the real cats arrive. four of them?), imitation may prove the worst — Sonia Minden form of flattery, with patently inspired efforts HIATUS EDITOR C OURTESY

The Duchess AN EASY SLEAZEBALL TO SWALLOW OF S ONY By Sonia Minden tered on a sex-addicted slacker who stumbles The humor in Choke

Starring Kiera Knightley & Ralph Fiennes P Hiatus Editor into love while caring for his institutional- depends mainly on the Directed by Saul Dibb ICTURES Rated PG-13 ized mother — doesn’t disappoint. Clearly, profound sleaze of Victor hen a movie is squeezed the film is inspired by the same dysfunc- Mancini (Sam Rockwell), from Chuck Palahniuk’s tional world that birthed 1999’s Pitt/Norton whose self-deprecating narra- COURTESY OF P ARAMOUNT VINTAGE W clotted vein, one expects sensation. Faithful to Palahniuk’s outlandish tion teeter-tots between a vag- the same tight dialogue and trials of imagination, newcomer director Clark Gregg abond past and apathetic pres- human psyche that gave Fight Club laces potentially heavy-lidded themes with ANTIQUATED ANTICS its cult notoriety. Choke — cen- lighthearted, often hysterical jabs. [ CHOKE, page 10 ] BEG A HEFTY DUSTING COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT By Edwin Gonzalez Associate Hiatus Editor

aking privy the gilded story of an aristocrat magically endowed with a liberal conscience, Saul Dibb’s adaptation of Amanda Foreman’s best- M selling biography limits itself as a period piece, overly reliant on tailored costumes and a conventional narrative that lacks any underlying substance. Set in a baroque milieu of palatial galas glowing with ornate architecture and ambiance, Georgiana Spencer’s neo-classical values contrast with her surroundings and associ- ates yet fail to inspire the same audacity in her director. Wedded to the prime investor of the pseudo-progressive Whig Party, “The Duchess” follows the bellicose years of marriage between Georgiana (Keira Knightley) and her fiendishly curt husband, the famed Duke of Devonshire (Ralph Fiennes). Forced to bear the burdens and bastard children of her cheating spouse in an era where “rule of thumb” isn’t yet an idiom, Georgina manages to maintain her celebrity persona with poise while dabbling in gambling and alcohol, with bouts of addiction on the side. Capping off her gloriously contrac- tual arrangement, she is unable to produce a male heir, which only opens up the marriage to 18th century Big Love with another woman who potentially can. Unfortunately, Georgiana’s 21st century incarnate is a saccharin actress who performs her stage direction — aghast — in nearly every scene as if she had sad hiccups, her mouth slightly agape and eyes on the edge of tearing every time. Throughout the film, Knightley lacks the aplomb and finesse of Cate Choke Blanchett or the refined Helen Mirren while altogether void of Kirsten Dunst’s youthful mirth. Dolled up in a plethora of buoyant gowns and anglo-headresses, she doesn’t far surpass an anachronistic version of herself, fisting brandy instead of beer. Starring Sam Rockwell & Anjelica Huston Directed by Clark Gregg [ DUCHESS, page 11 ] Rated R THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN HIATUS 9

THE LOFT-OFF a THE OPENING OF UCSD’S FIRST PERFORMANCE LOUNGE & CLUB PIQUED THE CURIOSITY DAY 1 OF MANY A CAMPUS-BOUND NIGHT OWL. HERE’S WHAT WENT DOWN:

CSD is finally starting to figure On opening night, modern bluegrass and transformed the stiff performance muesum COURTESY OF ALYSSA STOCKER-KEEFE out fun (one baby step at a Middle Eastern rock bombarded a crowd still into a full-fledged Tijuana nighclub. The trio U time), and the grand open- sombered by string ensembles Built and The brought their own trippy video accompani- ing of multi-purpose venue the Loft on the Calder Quartet, the random assortment of ment and blew minds with special light-grid second floor of the new Price Center has ear-splitting jukebox noise hopping through instruments that pulsated to the beat — all already gotten so many things right: free (or genres without a care in the world — while a while lookin’ mighty sharp in their cowboy cheap) nightly entertainment, a new 24-hour projection of Kubrick’s classic “2001: A Space hats. For a half-hour, I was a Loft believer. DAY 2 food establishment nearby (even if it is Burger Odyssey” dragged us through 15 minutes of The Loft’s Fall-quarter schedule establish- King), a bar with beer and wine and a respect- comotose astronauts and a peering robot eye. es the space as another much-needed avenue he supposed cousin of Rogue Wave’s able showcase for local artwork. But enough With all these isolated stimuli to process, on campus to keep freshmen out of their lap- drummer stopped me in the Price Center ArtPower circle jerking — what have their most of the club’s apparent aim for lounge top-lit caverns and give the rest of us a reason T East hallway, needing someone to under- efforts truly birthed? ambience and sophisticated mod was lost to stay on campus at all. University Events’ pet stand how fucking amazing this band was. I guess he Let’s start with the vaguely meaning- to sensory overload. Fortunately, ArtPower’s project is headed in the right direction; now had thus far cried to every song — something about the less slogan: “Where Emerging Art and Pop cultural hyperconsciousness eventually paid all it needs is a map. Bloc Party-ness of it all, and what he referred to as the Culture Collide.” In practice, this equates to off, as headliner Nortec broke the tension — Chris Kokiousis mind-boggling “melodic tones.” Thanks, Hallway Loser, a stylistic free-for-all, eclectic often to a fault. with their electro-mariachi wizardry and ASSOCIATE HIATUS EDITOR for spelling out for me exactly why I had begun to feel nauseous in there. For night two of the week-long Loft-Off, the variously shaped cafeteria tables — a huge contributor to an OVT- C

OURTESY meets-Mandeville feng shui the night before, not to men- tion a pesky obstacle in achieving complete dance party Musically Modern Teen Sex Comedy chaos — were cleared out to create more standard concert

OF space, though Rogue Wave didn’t inspire much more S than impassioned swaying. The mop-headed lead singer ONY Strums One Too Many Heart Strings switched on his romantic Shins/Decemberists accent P to further dramatize a mediocrity-disguising assault of ▶ PLAYLIST, from page 8 namedropping several obscure bands and ICTURES “melodic tones,” graciously provided by his rather dopey- The premise — involving a midnight scav- even allowing folk-rocker Devendra Banhart looking band mates (one in a corduroy fishing cap — just enger hunt to find Where’s Fluffy, the film’s a self-indulgent cameo, but the film’s celebra- saying). loveable rock band — is at best arbitrary, tion of the inseparability of music and love is At their own loss, most of the crowd trickled out but glued by the constant and lust-driven wholeheartedly endearing, convincing audi- behind Rogue Wave, unaware they would miss the Loft’s tension among a circle of awkward adoles- ences that the question “What kind of music first official case of audience/artist anarchy. As local DJ cents. Throughout the course of the film, do you listen to?” is actually pretty darn Shark Attack spazzed out to his own top-rate, Timbaland- Nick (Cera) finds himself constantly drawn significant. heavy club mix, a few especially inspired ladies rushed the to his utterly shallow but incredibly sexy Though “Nick and Norah” requires some stage to try their luck at backup dancing (Shark Attack’s ex-girlfriend Tris (Alexis Dziena), epitomiz- stretching of the imagination — specifically partner-in-crime had been arrested en route to UCSD, so ing every drooling boy’s fantasy; likewise, with the notion of fate — its fresh twist on he was looking a little lonely up there). When a Loft stage- Norah (Kat Dennings) finds herself constant- Romeo and Juliet lets us witness a couple hand politely requested they get the fuck down, Shark ly at the sleeve of her on-and-off ex-boyfriend of kids falling in love within mere hours of Attack halted the turntables and refused to continue with- Tal (Judd Apatow-apostle Jay Baruchel) to meeting, over a shared musical interest. It’s all out his girls — at which point the entire remaining crowd quell her obvious dependency issues. While very whimsical and charming, even if some- joined in revolt and made a stage-exclusive party of it. the sheer sexual magnetism reverberating what cheesy and unbelievable. The sleek, high-culture intentions of the Loft’s stiff between the guys and gals merits an occas- The film is genuinely funny, mostly due to wallflower couch, bomb-ass tapas and theatre-intermis- sional chuckle, like all romantic comedies, the Cera’s predictable, aw-shucks demeanor, and sion alcohol table are all fine and dandy — but in the end, eponymous, panting characters must move Ari Graynor’s performance as the drunkenly it may take our long-formed instincts to rebel against past uncontrollable urges and recognize the disobedient Caroline. As far as stereotypical authority a little transition time to fully digest the concept ultimate importance of a lasting love. romantic comedies go, the film succeeds in of a university-run venue that’s also, like, awesome. Admittedly, the film tries a little too hard entertaining — but expecting another “Juno” — Simone Wilson to boast musical credentials, unabashedly is hopeless. SENIOR STAFF WRITER

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“THE FILM IS A TRIUMPH!” – Sara Cardace, NEW YORK MAGAZINE Sex-Crazed Antihero Discovers Bonds, “Staged With Stunning Passion and Skill.” -Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Bondage and Quaint Life Lessons AANDRENDRE´ BENJAMIN JENNIFERCARPENTER WOODYHARRELSON MARTINHENDERSON RAYLIOTTA CONNIENIELSEN ▶ CHOKE, from page 8 bills, Victor regularly fakes choking paced present. Muddied by adven- MICHELLERODRIGUEZ CHANNINGTATUM CHARLIZETHERON ent. We get that Victor is fucked in restaurants. When he recruits a tures with his junkie mother, Victor’s up from the beginning — the film’s diner-turned-hero to “rescue” him, childhood is effectively stripped of opening pan through his Sex Addicts the poor schmuck believes himself normalcy as she maniacally teach- Anonymous meeting is soon followed to be spiritually bound to Victor and, es him the art of zoo trespassing by a ravenous bathroom quickie with thereafter, mails him monetary ges- (among other illegal activities), only a fellow attendee. Obviously, not quite tures of their eternal friendship. You to abandon him for the drug life that grasping that whole “12-step” thing. gotta give the slimeball credit; he’s presumably led to her insanity. But From the failed therapy session, impressively resourceful. through her blatant maternal failings, we follow Victor to his job as an Life goes on like this — empty Huston conveys a glimmer of genu- “indentured Irish servant” in hokey boning interposed by hopeless hospi- ine love. For this reason, we share colonial America. His stocking-clad tal visits — until our antihero meets Victor’s ache as he helplessly endures boss is played by none other than Paige Marshall (Kelly Macdonald), a her slow deterioration. director Gregg himself, reprimand- nurse he doesn’t recognize (or rather, Though the low-budget adapta- ing Victor and his best friend Denny the only nurse he hasn’t yet slept with). tion isn’t perfect (the curse of most (Brad William Henke) for chewing Something about the sweet-faced adaptations), its omitted chunks gum, among other blatantly non- woman both baffles and intrigues him. and erratically grainy filmwork are 19th-century behavior. Victor press- Initially rejecting his cocky advances, compensated by truly side-splitting es that he’s not a re-enactor but a she finally offers herself in the hospi- moments — Victor’s unsuccessful “historical interpreter” — complete tal’s eerie church — to their mutual bout with rape-fantasy roleplay, for

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ummoned from SoCal S obscurity by chorusing bloggers, Cold War Kids met avid success on the Web and, later, with their debut. Loyalty to Loyalty, the band’s sophomoric effort, stamps out the Christian undertones of their first album for a soapbox that puts the ser- monic skeleton to better use. Guitars restrung with Sagittarian bowstrings alongside piano chords hammered by arthritic hands will ring gorgeously familiar for many fans; however, a hasty miscegenation of sub-rock genres often thins the greater good. Although the album’s second half shoots for diversity with swamp-rock, saloon-style melodies (“Every Valley Is Not A Lake”), opiated tempos on the verge of arrest (“Avalanche In B”) and the yowling tides of Nathan Willet’s fal- setto (“Relief”), the band cuts corners with a shallow bag of cheap tricks. Willett draws vibrato from the middle of words — almost as if his lyrics were chords — for a narrative plaster-thick with alimony sym- bolism, metaphors for diminishing returns and other figurative middle- aged concerns. The album’s bluesy roots give Willett’s deafening pleads for attention the vocal tenor of a traveling preacher disguised as a sweaty tramp, finding a fascinating self-righteous- ness under a mess of overintent. — Edwin Gonzalez ASSOCIATE HIATUS EDITOR

Metallica ■ Death Magnetic DOWNTOWN

n Death Magnetic, O the nearly forgotten grandmasters of heavy metal return with a vengeance, abandoning innovation for the classic bombastic instrumentation of their most famous and critically acclaimed works from the ’80s and early ’90s. While most contemporary rock, no matter the sub- genre, tends to revolve around a catchy, sound-bite-ready chorus, Metallica’s newest work shifts its emphasis back to the seamless interplay of pound- ing drums and escalating guitar riffs, gradually building off each other into clashing, thrashing climaxes. Cryptic lyrics — which vaguely explore tired facets of death and suicide — take a backseat to the vastly more entertaining background noise. This fundamen- tal paradigm shift is most obvious on “Suicide and Redemption,” an instru- mental track clocking in at nearly 10 minutes that contains such an epic synthesis of oscillating riffs and frantic drumbeats, you’d hardly believe these guys are as old as your dad. Each track averages roughly seven minutes, totaling over an hour of heavy, earth-shaking rage with minimal lyrics that induce a state of absolute listener exhaustion. While Metallica’s newfound infatua- tion with the classic metal that first vaulted them to stardom will thrill enthusiasts, the average peruser, deafened from awareness of intricate shifts separating one jaw-dropping guitar solo from another, will inevi- tably be overwhelmed by unpleasant sameness — let’s just say Magnetic certainly won’t win Metallica any new converts. The perpetual discon- nect between those who feel that Metallica’s powerful concoctions speak to the soul and those who dis- miss their music as senseless noise won’t be resolved anytime soon. — Imran Manji STAFF WRITER 12 HIATUS THE UCSD GUARDIAN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 PARCHED PERIOD DRAMA DRAGS ON FOR ROYAL SLUMBERFEST ▶ DUCHESS, from page 8 any other rectangular object in the For all its “polite” dialogue and room. Pacing is slow to moderate and passive-aggressive, pretty-English dis- although his craftsmanship isn’t poor, course, Dibb’s style of directing doesn’t Dibb often resorts to faux artistry and know the meaning of subtlety, repeat- imitation techniques. edly beating the audience with plot Comparisons to Sofia Coppola’s development by holding an image for 2006 number about the blue-blooded five long seconds or zooming until one Marie Antoinette will undoubtedly sur- object fills the entire screen, in case we face, yet two things chiefly differ. had any doubts about what we were While “Antoinette” didn’t suffer supposed to be looking at. from the same aesthetic deficit, her Shooting in 1940s melodramatic heroine never found the political outlet form, he fills his narrative not only Spencer’s does. If indeed Spencer is a with heavy-handed storytelling but more precise precursor to the mod- cookie-cutter arthouse filmmaking: ern woman, battered by inequalities pastoral panning, abundant sym- and defined by her gender role, then metrical compositions and interior she aptly dissents through her political scenes framed by windows, doors and involvement.

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▶ PLAYOFFS from page 16 home starts this season and 1-0 with same Josh Beckett that demolished a 2.92 ERA in two starts against the opponents in the postseason last year. Dodgers this season and he was hit Beckett is 12-10 with a 4.03 ERA this for four runs in 4.2 innings of work in season compared to 20-7 with a 3.27 game one. Offensively, the Cubbies had ERA in 2007. Yes, the Red Sox are no answer for the Dodgers after the the defending champions. Yes, the Red second inning, and their one and two Sox swept the Angels in the ALDS last hitters went a combined 0-9. The Cubs, season and in 2004. Yeah, Josh Beckett who are the trendy pick to win the is historically a beast in the postseason. World Series, will give the start tonight But if anyone knows that history can’t to Carlos Zambrano, who is always be trusted in the playoffs, it’s Boston. good for a surprise crappy start (eight Looking at 2008 alone, the Angels have runs in 1.2 innings on Sept. 19 in St. won eight of nine games in the season Louis!) and a dugout temper tantrum. series and Beckett has looked mortal. I One-third of the ESPN experts picked say the Angels bounce back from the the Cubs to win it all and no one can loss in game one, using their revamped argue that the Chicago’s a great team, offense from the Teixeira trade to at but as their first game this postseason least keep the series interesting. illustrated, there are a lot of question marks. Cubs vs. Dodgers Every year, the start of the MLB That was a good old-fashioned playoffs is exciting for fans all over the thrashing that the Dodgers handed to country. This season, with an even mix the Cubs last night. Are the cubbies of postseason-regulars and postseason- cursed forever? I’m going to go with newbies, the playoffs have just a little yes. OK, I know that I just talked about more for everyone. how history can’t be trusted in the playoffs but the Cubs are in a different 8 For this writer’s column page, visit league. They put in Ryan Dempster, www.ucsdguardian.org. who went 14-3 with a 2.86 ERA in

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▶ SOCCER, from page 16 just trying to get organized again.” south division. The Tritons will need to be Over Par in While this may have not been more than organized as they host UCSD’s finest moment, the Tritons CCAA powerhouse Sonoma State Washington certainly believe that the problems University on Oct. 3. With an over- that plagued them against Cal State all record of 8-1-2, the Seawolves ▶ GOLF, from page 16 San Bernardino are more than fix- are currently ranked No. 1 in the and 292 in the second and final able. Division-II NSCAA/Adidas West rounds respectively to finish at 34 The defense has been stalwart Regional Rankings and No. 4 in over par as a team. thus far, led by Akman and sopho- the nation. Samra improved on his 11th- more defender Jared Kukura, who The Tritons have experience in place finish at Western Washington was named the California Collegiate big games like these, earning a hard with a ninth-place finish at the Athletic Association men’s player fought 0-0 tie with then-No. 4 Cal NCAA Preview Tournament. He of the week for State Dominguez fired rounds of 71-73-70 to finish the week ending two weeks ago. one over par for the tournament, Sept. 28. Sonoma State nine strokes behind the winner. The three certainly poses Samara said the team has made his goals allowed We have a chance a stiff test for transition easy. against the to knock off one of UCSD, but it is “It’s just golf,” he said. “The team Coyotes equaled one the Tritons and guys have made the transition the entire total the best teams in the believe they are between teammates easy.” on the season ready for. Despite the poor appearance of a going into the nation at home on “The mindset 13th-place finish, the Tritons were match. of the team is ‘let’s pitted against the best of Division- “We did Friday. ” beat Sonoma,’” II men’s golf and were able to finish not work very — John Pascale, head coach Pascale said. “We in the middle of the pack this early well as a group“ have a chance to in the season. on offense and knock off one of “I think this weekend instilled defense and we the best teams in confidence,” Bailey said. “We’re got really spread out,” Fernandez the nation at home on Friday.” not satisfied, but we were play- said. “In practice this week we Fernandez said the seesaw of ing against the best and didn’t get really worked on positioning and emotions created by the results of blown out. People know who we are where we are relative to the person the last two matches has done lit- and even fear us a bit.” in front and behind us.” tle to change the mentality of the The men will trek home now Head coach John Pascale agreed squad as they head into this impor- to begin classes, revamp swings that it was time for his team to work tant match. and strengthen their mental game on some fundamentals in training, “We have the same mental- before entering the Sonoma State especially on the defensive end, ity that we had in preseason,” Invitational on Oct. 20-21. Sonoma where the Tritons were challenged Fernandez said. “We just come into State University finished the during their last game. practice every day and work hard Division-II Preview tied for second “We made a lot of mistakes and — the same as day one.” place. KAREN LING/GUARDIAN this week we really got back to The normally strong Triton defense faltered against Cal State San Bernardino, allowing three basics,” Pascale said. “We did indi- Readers can contact Brent Westcott at Readers can contact Matt Croskey at goals to the Coyotes. UCSD had only allowed a total of three goals in their previous eight games. vidual and small group defending, [email protected]. [email protected]. Visit our Web site at www.ucsdguardian.org to read stories, apply for a job, or leave story comments for our writers.

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Rather than roll over after By Brent Westcott going down by two scores early, TO PLAYOFFS Staff Writer the Tritons turned the energy on, showing the intensity and focus the s everyone knows, the Major MEN’S SOCCER — Over the course team has displayed all season long. League Baseball Playoffs start- of a long, challenging collegiate UCSD picked up the physical play ed yesterday and since it would Abe cheating to make first-round predic- athletic season, it is almost inevita- and did a better job creating chanc- ble that there will be extreme highs es, but the Coyotes proved to be the tions after the postseason has started, and lows. The UCSD men’s soc- better, putting their third and final let’s just call these my thoughts and cer team learned this lesson well goal through in the 36th minute of observations on the division matchups. on Sept. 28 after suffering a 3-0 the first half. Alatorre was awarded thrashing at the hands of Cal State a penalty kick as both he and senior Phillies vs. Brewers San Bernardino at Triton Soccer goalkeeper Peter Akman fought for This is officially the feel-good series Field. a ball played into the box. The ref- of the playoffs. The Phillies hadn’t won The Tritons, in the midst of a eree charged Akman with a yellow a playoff game since 1993 until yes- four-game home stand, were com- card for interfering on the play and terday and, by making the postseason ing away from one of their most UCSD’s goalkeeper could not stop this season, the Brew-Crew ended the impressive victories of the year after Alatorre’s ensuing penalty kick. scoring a three-goal win against The Tritons picked up their play Cal Poly Pomona on Sept. 26, but in the second half but missed per- Peanuts & momentum proved to be a strange haps their best scoring chance dur- and fickle beast. After impressively ing the 61st minute of the match. Crackerjacks winning their first five games of the Sophomore midfielder Aaron season, the Tritons have dropped McDowell played a beautiful ball Janani Sridharan two of their last three. into the box off a corner kick, and [email protected] The squad started the match off senior forward Tony Fernandez looking sluggish and the Coyotes nearly headed the ball past the longest active playoff drought in pro- took full advantage, netting two Coyote goalkeeper. Chances were fessional sports. Unfortunately for all scores before the 20-minute mark limited for both teams after that, those still celebrating in Wisconsin, of the first half. In the 11th min- and the Coyotes prevailed with the Brewers’ run is over. The Phillies ute, the Coyotes were able to put a tough road victory. The loss have now won 14 of their last 18 games together a quick counterattack after dropped the Tritons’ record to 3-2- and, in a five-game series, momen- winning the ball at midfield, result- 1 in California Collegiate Athletic tum is everything. It’s also hard to bet ing in a goal by forward Jorge Association play and 6-2-1 overall. against Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Aguirre. Aguirre benefited from The team currently stands in a tie Jimmy Rollins, who have destroyed a well-played cross by midfielder for third place with 10 points in the KAREN LING/GUARDIAN Brewers’ pitching this season. The fact Miguel Alatorre. UCSD’s offense has struggled over the last four games, getting shut out three times. The Tritons are that Philadelphia has Brad Lidge hold- The goal put UCSD down one See SOCCER, page 15 3-2 in league play, which puts them in a tie for third in the south division with a total of 10 points. ing down the bullpen can’t hurt either. Seriously though, Brewers fans can be happy that their team finally made the playoffs and Phillies fans can be happy that they finally won a playoff game Men’s Golf Finishes in Middle of Pack because neither of these teams can stand up to the Cubs or the Dodgers so that’s all they’re going to get for awhile. Junior Raj Samra shoots Rays vs. White Sox one over par, leading the NCAA Division-II Preview Tournament How reassuring is it when your own Tritons to a 13th-place manager is asking, “How the fuck did Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Total Rank we get here?” Despite Ozzie’s assess- finish in the Division-II ment, you have to give the White Sox Preview Tournament. Raj Samra 71 73 70 214 Tied 9th their due credit. They earned their way into the playoffs, winning their last By Matt Croskey three games, including a tiebreaker Senior Staff Writer Keith Okasaki 74 73 73 220 Tied 31st over the Twins, to sneak into the postseason. Still, the White Sox did let go of MEN’S GOLF — The Tritons opened Ryan Bailey 76 75 71 222 Tied 46th their previous five games, which cost up their 2008-09 campaign against them the lead in the American League tough opponents on the road at Central and forced them to play in a two prestigious Division-II tour- Billy Olsen 78 74 78 230 Tied 76th one-day playoff. Wait, how the hell naments, finishing seventh at the did the White Sox get here again? For Western Washington Invitational Brian Olshock 79 86 80 245 98th the first time during Ozzie’s reign over and tying for 13th at the NCAA the White Sox I actually understand Division-II Preview Tournament. UCSD 299 295 292 886 Tied 13th and agree with his assessment of the UCSD finished 27 strokes behind situation. winning team University of Central While the White Sox have been busy Oklahoma. Par: 71 Total Number of Teams: 20 Total Number of Golfers: 100 losing their lead and gaining it back in “We always go to the Western exciting fashion, the Rays have had a Washington Invitational so attend- spot in the playoffs for over 10 days ing the NCAA Preview was getting is a learning curve for freshman Okasaki was the low-man for the and three-over 74 respectively. and have pretty much been a lock for a two-for-one,” said Mike Wydra, but [Samra] already has collegiate Tritons, carding an even-par 72 in Their scores put the Tritons in a tie the postseason for awhile. With post- who is in his 30th season as the experience and that has helped.” the final round and finished even for 13th, the same place in which season games generally coming down Tritons’ head coach. “Additionally, Samra and the team got their par for the tournament. they’d finish the tournament. to the wire, Chicago’s bullpen is a real a team’s NCAA rank is not only first taste of competition at the The Triton golfers hung around The Tritons faced one of the problem. Over the last three months of what you shoot but your strength of Western Washington Invitational in Washington for a few more days most difficult challenges of tourna- the season, the White Sox relievers have schedule. It also gave us an oppor- Sept. 26-27. Its seventh-place finish to take part in the NCAA Division- ment golf as they played a grueling had an ERA over 5.00. The scrappy tunity to see the course where the improved on the team’s 10th-place II Preview Tournament for the first 36 holes in one day. While the Rays are bound to take advantage of National Championship will be finish from last season. time. Held at Loomis Trail Country physical toll may not be as tough as that weakness and use their home-field held.” The Tritons opened with a Club, UCSD faced a much stiffer a basketball team who plays three advantage to take the series. Returning three seniors and two 10-over 298 on day one, 20 shots test than what it saw in the Western games in a day, the mental toll is juniors, the Tritons are looking behind No. 12 Sonoma State, which Washington Invitational. what wears players out. Angels vs. Red Sox to improve upon last year’s per- turned in a team total of 10-under Set up to play just under 7,000 “It’s part of collegiate golf,” With the 4-1 loss to Boston last formance. The addition of junior 278. Sophomore Keith Okasaki led yards and par 71, Loomis Trail was Wydra said. “Our mental tough- night, the Angels have now lost 10 transfer student Raj Samra, who the way for UCSD, shooting an a different beast than what players ness is one of our biggest assets as a straight games to the Red Sox. Still, I according Wydra was a top recruit even-par 72. Bailey carded a two- had faced only two days earlier, team. The addition of [Samra] has wouldn’t be too quick to write them out of community college, has real- over 74. Wydra said. also improved our mental game off. The Angels and Red Sox are both ly altered the team’s chemistry in On day two, the Triton golfers “Imagine running through the with his no-fear clarity infecting strong teams, no doubt. The Red Sox a good way. Samra has shown the fared better, scoring a four-under Colosseum in ancient Rome,” he the whole team.” took the victory in game one thanks team a strong commitment to the 284 to finish the tournament six- said. “You get through once, the UCSD proved that it was up to Jason Bay’s bomb (how awesome is game, something which has been over par as a team. Individually, odds of getting back through aren’t for the task improving with each it to see Bay finally in the playoffs?), lacking, according to senior Ryan Samra turned in the second lowest very good. The course had water on round. Building on their day-one but this series is far from over. First Bailey. round of the day, a four-under 68. 18 holes. That’s all of them.” 299 total, the Tritons carded a 295 of all, Josh Beckett in 2008 is not the “We’re really rallying behind Samra finished in a tie for 17th Fresh faces Samra and Okasaki [Samra],” he said. “Usually there with teammate senior Billy Olsen. led UCSD, firing an even-par 71 See GOLF, page 15 See PLAYOFFS, page 14 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008 THE UCSD GUARDIAN CLASSIFIEDS 13

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