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TheUSD◆ Te Ofcial Student Newspaper of the UniversityV of San DiegoISTA since 1968 ◆ Campus DOJ case development Food Options Flaxman’s son no longer at USD, no other university member involved Catherine Silvey Feature Editor

When taking a tour of the University of San Diego’s campus or exploring the school’s website, prospective students are met with descriptions of the numerous awards and rankings the school has received, including accolades commending the food services of the university. In 2019, the Princeton Review ranked USD 14th nationally for campus food, while users of the website Niche gave USD’s campus food an “A+” rating. Despite numerous awards and nationwide recognition for quality campus dining, some students with dietary restrictions still note issues and concerns with USD’s food services. While working on campus during OLÉ! Weekend, some vegan students specifcally encountered issues with accessing An independent law frm, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., conducted an internal investigation at The University of San Diego into the admission scandal. provided meals. One such Luke Garrett/The USD Vista student was Savannah Robledo, a Luke Garrett indictment. dates of attendance, and major is unknown. University ofcials did sophomore Scholastic Assistants News Editor Flaxman’s son no longer available without the consent of not answer why the student left (SA), who expressed frustration attends USD the student or their parents. and whether his credits where both in her own experiences and The March “Varsity Blues” The USD Ofce of the The student’s last day at USD rescinded, citing FERPA. The witnessing the experiences of college admissions scandal at Registrar confrmed that the was 24 hours before his father, student himself, did not respond others. the University of San Diego has involved student no longer Robert Flaxman, pled guilty to to an interview request from The “As a student leader this year, come to a close. The student who attends the University of San mail fraud regarding the March USD Vista. I had many students come up to allegedly gained attendance to Diego as of May 23. Although Department of Justice (DOJ) Other universities implicated ask where the vegan option was, USD is no longer in attendance, student records are protected indictment on May 24. Flaxman’s in the March indictment — Yale, and I felt terrible telling them and an internal investigation under the Family Educational son was a third-year engineering Stanford, and the University there wasn’t one and they’d have found no other students or staf Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student. of Southern California — have to just eat the chips and fruit as a involved or connected to the “directory” information The reasons for the student’s rescinded admission and vacated ‘meal,’” Robledo said. March Department of Justice concerning the student’s name, departure from USD are See Varsity Blues, Page 3 See Dietary, Page 8 Raboutou is frst US Olympic climber USD’s Brooke Raboutou selected as one of seven climbers in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Celina Tebor remember climbing on that when competitors could advance from Managing Editor I could barely walk.” each country, and four Japanese Raboutou is also the youngest placed in the top seven. After Brooke Raboutou has been person ever to climb a 5.14b. watching the scores hop around, climbing since she could walk. Climbing grades range between Raboutou learned she was going Now, at age 18, she is the frst U.S. 1 and 6, and the letter, a, b, or c, to the Olympics. climber to qualify for the 2020 further describes the difculty of “When I found out, I was Tokyo Olympics. the climb. 5.14b is classifed as really happy,” Raboutou said. The University of San Diego “very difcult.” She climbed her “Very shocked … My mom didn’t sophomore has been surrounded frst V13 boulder problem in 2014. believe me at frst.” by climbing her entire life. For The hardest outdoor boulder Raboutou still gets nervous starters, both of her parents were problems in the world are rated at climbing competitions, but the professional climbers: her dad is a V16 and V17, and the V is short pressure backs of when she’s three-time World Cup champion, for Vermin, named after a famous competing with the professionals. and her mom is a fve-time U.S. climber. “I’m just trying to have fun, champion and four-time World Raboutou qualifed for the and when I’m having fun I usually Cup Champion. And hailing from 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the climb my best,” Rabatou said. “I Boulder, Colo., it would have been International Federation of like to focus on my breathing to difcult for Raboutou to avoid the Sport Climbing (IFSC) world calm my nerves, focus in on the sport. Memories of climbing echo championships in Hachiochi, moment.” back to her youngest years. Japan in August 2019. The top Sports climbing will make “My frst memory was in seven climbers in the women’s its Olympic debut in 2020, my basement,” Raboutou said. combined competition qualifed combining three diferent “My dad built a plywood (wall) for the Olympics. Raboutou climbing disciplines: speed placed ninth. But only two with some climbing holes on it. I See Raboutou, Page 12 USD sophomore Brooke Raboutou climbs in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo courtesy of Brooke Raboutou/Instagram Digital News Editorial: gun Olé Weekend New food Volleyball versus subscriptions cut control recap column Nebraska See News, page 3 See Opinion, page 4 See Spread, pages 6-7 See A&C, page 10 See Sports, page 11 WWW.UOFSDMEDIA.COM ◆ @THEUSDVISTA 2 The USD Vista ◆ September 12, 2019 NEWS Campus Update USD bans dockless scooters Printing on Campus Birds, Limes, and other electric scooters are no longer allowed on USD’s campus, A new printing service arrived on campus this year. Wēpa printing consoles are said Public Safety Chief James Miyashiro in an email sent to the entire campus across campus. The third-party printing service is meant to kick out the middleman, community on Aug. 29. allowing students to print directly from their cloud, phone, USB, and email. The scooters can be used to travel to campus, but must be left in designated drop-of areas. Miyashiro cited “instances of accidents involving electric or motorized scooters across the country” as the reason for the scooter ban. New ticket booth Warning cards will be given to frst-time violators. If students are found The USD ticket booth has moved from the glass window outside of the University violating another time, a report will be sent to the Ofce of Ethical Development and Center to the desk complex adjacent to Tu Mercardo. A popcorn machine greets Restorative Practices. students who visit this new location. The desk complex was seldom used by the Torero Program Board in prior years and will now be the permanent home of the ticket booth. The UC’s window will be converted into an ofce space. Hong Kong removed from intercession tour Main entrance designated drop-off area Photo courtesy of USD Department of Public Safety The University of San Diego’s International Center canceled its visit to Hong Kong during their Asia Tour 2020 program. The political unrest in the once-British colony and now-Chinese territory caused Hong Kong to be removed from the tour. The program’s trip to Seol, Taipei, and Siem Reap will each be extended by one to two more days. The International Center notifed students through an email sent on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

East entrance designated drop-off area Photo courtesy of USD Department of Public Safety

West entrance designated drop-off area Photo courtesy of USD Department of Public Safety

We’re Renovating Copley Library! While some traditional study areas are temporarily closed, here are a few areas that are open:

Copley’s Mother Hill Tu Mercado Reading Room Sun-Thurs: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Mon-Thurs: 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. Fri-Sat: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saints Tekakwitha Sun: Noon - 2 a.m. and Serra Hall Foyer open 24/7 UC/SLP General Area Mon-Sun: 7 a.m. - 1 a.m.

To find a location near you, go to sandiego.edu/study-spaces. Volume 57 Issue I ◆ NEWS ◆ The USD Vista 3 “Varsity Blues” concludes Questions still remain regarding the reasons for the student’s departure from USD Varsity Blues from Page 1 were involved in the alleged was redacted from the report son and daughter, Martin Fox, Smith told the USD Admissions the credits of some students wrongdoing other than those due to the Family Educational and William “Rick” Singer. Ofce that Flaxman’s daughter involved, while other students, cited in the DOJ indictment. The Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). According to the DOJ, Fox was the sister of one of his players like Lori Loughlin’s daughters, investigation did fnd that four Harris also declined to make any facilitated bribes paid for by and he wanted her to fll one of have left their universities on their USD employees had contact with comment on the involved student, Flaxman and allegedly received his student manager positions. own accord with credits intact. Singer, the scheme’s orchestrator, citing FERPA restrictions. by former USD men’s basketball University records show that According to the father’s plea but found no wrongdoing done on This act guards college head coach Lamont Smith. In there was no funding for the agreement with the U.S. Attorney their behalf. students’ information from being return for the payments, Smith manager position. for the District of Massachusetts, In an interview, Harris spoke released without the eligible allegedly designated the son of On May 24, Robert Flaxman the admission scheme involving of the steps university ofcials student or parent’s consent. Flaxman as a basketball recruit, admitted to paying $75,000 to Flaxman’s daughter will be the are taking to guard against future However, FERPA does allow even though the son did not play alter his daughter’s ACT score, only one resulting in criminal admissions bribery attempts. universities to publish “directory” the sport. according to a Los Angeles Times charges for Flaxman. “We are going to have another information, including the As for the daughter, Smith was article. According to the published No other staf or students coach and another administrator student’s dates of attendance paid $10,000 in helping secure plea agreement, between Flaxman involved in the scandal in athletics look at the list (of and major, according to the her admission although she did and the DOJ, no other criminal Over the past few weeks, students) that a coach submits — U.S. Department of Education. not attend USD like her brother, charges will be made against USD President James T. Harris no matter what the sport is — to Because of this, the USD Ofce of according to DOJ documents. The Flaxman in connection to the III, D.Ed. emailed students and the admission ofce,” Harris said. the Registrar confrmed with The Snell & Wilmer investigation did initial indictment, meaning his staf the fndings of an internal “And we are going to have not one USD Vista that the student who fnd further university documents son will not be included in the independent investigation called set of eyes, but two sets of eyes was allegedly bribed into USD no that paint a full picture of how federal prosecution of his father. for in March following the DOJ in the admission ofce on any of longer attends the university. Smith used his powers as head Robert Flaxman will be indictment. these discussions.” Original March coach to ensure the admission of sentenced on Oct. 18 in Mass. at The law frm, Snell & Wilmer Snell & Wilmer investigators Indictment Flaxman’s daughter. the John Joseph Moakley United L.L.P., found that no other did fnd information concerning The initial DOJ indictment In brief, the indictment and States Courthouse. current or former USD employees the involved student but all concerned Robert Flaxman, his executive summary detail how College Readership Program Journalistic service is reduced to one digital subscription in current ASG fall budget

Luke Garrett decisions made by last year’s override, and fnally a senatorial Salgado. The minority argued According to the ASG meeting News Editor ASG executive team. This initial warning to the then-president, against the vote and made note minutes, the executive team decision led to much senate Natasha Salgado. that no action had ever been initially defunded The Wall Beginning this fall, University reaction: a unanimous vote for a The May vote to further limit made on Resolution 2018-2, Street Journal, “because not as of San Diego students will no referendum, a presidential veto the news service was voted for which voted to give students a say many students know about it,” longer have free access to two to the senate’s vote, a senate by the senate majority, led by in the CRP through a referendum. Setpahnie Silvar said. digital subscriptions, instead they Student senators opposed will only have one — meaning made note that this defunding either The Wall Street Journal saves the fall budget $12,000 — or The New York Times will be less than one percent of the Fall available to students this year. 2019 budget, according to Reijer In their fnal budgetary vote den Dulk, the then-Director of last May, USD’s Associated Changemaking Initiatives. Student Government (ASG) A motion was made to continued a year-long trend of continue funding the digital defunding the College Readership subscription to The Wall Street Program (CRP). This program, Journal along with The New York now a shell of its former self, is a Times. The motion failed, as it free journalistic service available needed to be unanimous, and to USD students. three senators opposed. This service was originally The current ASG executive designed to inform students of team was set to decide which local, national, and world afairs. subscription will be kept, and “Reading a daily newspaper which will be discontinued this will enable a greater understanding past summer. The current ASG of events occurring beyond the President, Marion Chavarria campus as well as provide real- Rivera, did not initially respond world examples of course theory to questions regarding the CRP. in practice,” the USD Residential Although when with ASG staf Life website reads. advisor, Jennifer Lee, Rivera and As recently as the 2017-2018 Lee both said no decision has been academic year, students were made on which newspaper digital provided with three physical subscription will be funded, and and digital newspapers from The that ASG is working with the USD New York Times, The Wall Street School of Business to fund both Journal, and The San Diego The New York Times and The Union-Tribune. Wall Street Journal. The USD student government The frst ASG senate meeting action to defund all physical of the semester is Thursday, Sept. College readership program newstands used to be flled with three national newspapers, but now holds none. newspapers was one of the frst Zoé Morales/The USD Vista 19 in Solomon Hall.

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Te USD Vista reserves the right to edit Eric Boose - Opinion Editor Jake Schmid - Finance Manager published letters. Any content sent to the editor will be considered for publication unless otherwise stated. 4 The USD Vista ◆ September 12, 2019 OPINION Solving the unsolvable Gun-control debate produces multiple imperfect solutions registered firearms, provide with some of the loosest gun ambition for an assault weapons group of Americans so attached Eric Boose for more armed marshals in laws in the United States, has ban clear. to their firearms that they Opinion Editor schools, and allow gun owners experienced four of this year’s “I want to be really clear blame anything but guns for the There have been more mass to leave their weapon in their car 20 deadliest mass shootings — that that’s exactly what we are existence of mass shootings in shootings than days in 2019. As in school parking lots. The basic the most of any state. In one of going to do,” O’Rourke said. the U.S.. Following seemingly of Sept. 10, the nonprofit Gun thinking of solutions like these the states most likely to see a “Americans who own AR-15s, every mass shooting, some Violence Archive identified 293 has long been an NRA rallying good guy with a gun stop a mass AK-47s, will have to sell them scapegoat is offered to take the mass shootings — shootings in cry — the only way to stop a bad shooting, it has yet to happen. As to the government. We’re not blame away from the availability which at least four people, not guy with a gun is a good guy with it turns out, the Switzerland that going to allow them to stay of assault weapons, whether it including the shooter, were shot a gun. the NRA wants to emulate is far on our streets, to show up in be the shooter’s mental health — in the United States this year. While it is easy to look at from the Switzerland of reality, our communities, to be used or the glorification of violence in Today, Sept. 12, is the 255th Switzerland and conclude that which has gone 18 years without against us in our synagogues, movies and video games. day in 2019. Horrifyingly, this ending mass shootings in the a mass shooting. Furthermore, our churches, our mosques, our While mental health and has happened before. In 2016, United States is as easy as Texas’ attempts to ensure a good Walmarts, our public places.” the glorification of violence are the United States experienced increasing gun ownership, it is guy with a gun will defend its The basic position of both issues in this country, they 382 mass shootings. In 2017, also not completely accurate. citizens have so far failed. O’Rourke and those who agree are also issues in Switzerland, there were 346. In 2018, 340. In While Switzerland has a high While the NRA and other with him is that no citizen has Australia, and New Zealand – August, the global human rights rate of private gun ownership, pro-gun advocates point to a justifiable reason to privately countries which have effectively group Amnesty International that rate is far below that of the Switzerland as a model, gun own an assault weapon. eliminated mass shootings. The issued a travel warning urging While the Australian model success of those nations would extreme caution when visiting US mass shootings by year: has proved largely successful, suggest that limiting access to the United States due to it is not perfect. In June, the firearms reduces the prevalence “rampant gun violence, which nation was rocked by a shooting of mass shootings. This makes has become so prevalent in the 2016 which killed four people, the sense, considering that there United States that it amounts to 382 mass shootings first in nearly 23 years. The is no more effective way for a a human rights crisis.” shooter used a shotgun, a civilian to kill large numbers of At this point, denying the 451 killed, 1538 injured weapon authorities believe was people in a short period of time existence of a gun violence stolen back in 1997 as the new than an assault rifle. The Route 91 problem in the United States is gun laws began to take hold. Harvest Festival shooting in Las blatant deception, both toward 2017 Stolen weapons, and especially Vegas, Nevada — the deadliest oneself and others. Gun violence 346 mass shootings weapons not turned over to mass shooting in modern U.S. is so pervasive that the debate authorities would certainly be a history — was committed using surrounding how to end mass 437 killed, 1803 injured weakness in any ban instituted in an assault rifle. The shooting shootings alone can seem ever- the United States. Furthermore, which killed 49 people at Pulse present. As with most debates gun violence takes more forms nightclub in Orlando, Florida over creating effective policies 2018 than just mass shootings. was committed using an assault to solve a problem, there is little From 2013 to 2017, a large rifle. The shootings in El Paso, doubt that everyone shares the 337 mass shootings majority of gun homicides were Texas, Parkland, Florida, and at same goal when addressing gun 371 killed, 1336 injured committed in the United States Sandy Hook Elementary School violence — to keep people alive using handguns, not the types in Newtown, Connecticut were and safe. Where we differ is not of weapons Australia banned in committed using assault rifles. in the underlying goal, but in our 2019 1996. Perhaps the best example There should be no doubt that beliefs about how best to achieve 293 mass shootings of gun violence other than mass assault rifles, and easy access to that goal. shootings is the overwhelming them, are the leading cause of The most common of these 320 killed, 1217 injured gun violence in Chicago. In the mass shootings in this country. approaches fall into three past year, The Chicago Tribune Ultimately, the debate on Statistics courtesy of Gun Violence Archive general groups, two of which reports at least 282 people have how to end mass shootings and aim to emulate other countries’ United States, and is declining. control advocates point at been shot and killed in the city. gun violence as a whole could models of gun control, one side Business Insider estimates Australia and, more recently, One final, cultural rage for years to come. Hopefully proponing Switzerland’s balance that in 2007, 46 percent of New Zealand as the countries complication standing in the it will not. Hopefully we can find of high gun ownership and few Swiss citizens owned a firearm, to emulate. Both countries way of a ban resembling those a solution that works. However, mass shootings while the other compared to 89 percent of responded to mass shootings in Australia and New Zealand is creating such a solution looks advocates for strong restrictions Americans. Now, only around 33 with sweeping and restrictive that neither of those nations has to be a frustratingly complex like those in Australia and New percent of Swiss citizens are gun gun control legislation. In the right to bear arms. There is problem. As much as we can Zealand. The third group insists owners. Clearly, Switzerland’s 1996, less than two weeks no Australian or Kiwi equivalent look to Switzerland, Australia, that guns are not the cause of lack of gun violence is not after a mass shooting killed of the Second Amendment. New Zealand, and other nations mass shootings. because they own staggeringly 35 people, Australia banned While the relevance of the for examples, the United States The group hoping to emulate more guns than Americans. private ownership of semi- Second Amendment is debatable is unique. There is no perfect Switzerland suggests that the Furthermore, it is not easy to automatic rifles and shotguns. — it was, after all, written when model for the United States. That country’s high rate of gun buy a gun in Switzerland. Nearly Following a mass shooting in the commonly available firearms is to say, there is no country with ownership is the reason for every type of firearm requires Christchurch earlier this year, were muskets — its impact a similarly romantic cultural its overwhelming lack of mass a permit to own, and the New Zealand took 10 days to on American culture is not. relationship with guns that has shootings. The National Rifle permitting process is incredibly ban the private ownership of While the deadly capabilities also solved the problem of mass Association (NRA), the most strict. People convicted of a assault-style weapons, as well of firearms have evolved, shootings. powerful pro-gun lobby in the crime or with a drug or alcohol as attachments which can make Americans’ literal interpretation What matters is that we stop U.S., points to Switzerland as an addiction are not allowed to own it easier to fire multiple rounds of the Second Amendment has waiting around for the perfect indication that large numbers a gun in Switzerland, nor can in quick succession. Australia not, making gun ownership solution. Such a solution likely of privately-owned firearms people who express a “violent or also requires a 28-day waiting so intertwined with American does not exist, and continuing effectively deter mass shootings. dangerous attitude.” Those who period, a thorough background culture that it could be mistaken inaction will only lead to more Texas Governor Greg Abbott is wish to own a gun for “defense check, and a “justifiable as a requirement for citizenship. deaths. undoubtedly a member of this purposes” must prove that they reason” for anyone purchasing For what it is worth, Americans’ The common thread between group. After a mass shooting in can safely load, unload, and a firearm. Crucially, Australia firm hold on their right to bear Switzerland, Australia, and New the Texas cities of Odessa and fire a weapon, and it is illegal does not consider self protection arms has loosened in recent Zealand is the rigidity in their Midland left seven dead and 22 to carry a gun in public, save a justifiable reason for gun years, with increasingly more laws. Universal background injured, Abbott signed multiple for transporting an unloaded ownership. Abbott’s fellow Americans supporting some checks, longer waiting periods, bills into law which reduced weapon between home and a Texan, presidential candidate increase in gun control, from and an assault weapons ban restrictions on gun owners. The firing range. Beto O’Rourke, supports strong universal background checks to have worked for other nations, new laws increase the number of All of this is without gun control like that in Australia. full-scale bans. and they ought to be tried in the places Texans can openly carry mentioning that Texas, a state Last week, O’Rourke made his However, there is still a U.S. as well. The University of San Diego does not share the views presented within the editorial and op-ed sections. The opinions expressed in this section refect solely the opinion of the respective writer. Volume 57 Issue 1 ◆ OPINION ◆ The USD Vista 5 Copley gets necessary update USD library renovations fnally adjust to the needs of modern students and the technological revolution professors updated some databases and journals. and collaborative. While the Eric Boose continues, Copley Library, and of their teaching methods. As learning has become redesigned library comes with a Opinion Editor others like it, must adapt to the Online practice software is increasingly more digital, it has shift in purpose, it does not leave When it was first constructed changing needs of students. If replacing or supplementing also become increasingly more its long-held thousands of books in the 1980s, Copley Library was the renovation goes according to paper homework, especially in collaborative. Certainly, the days behind. The main floor will still an ideal college library. Filled plan, it will. business, science, and language of quiet, individual study are feature a few low bookshelves, by thousands upon thousands The first and foremost of classes. Blackboard has become far from gone. In the planning reminding students that Copley of books and journals while still these changes occurred thanks ubiquitous at the University of of Copley’s redesign, one of the is still a library. The stacks of boasting swaths of spaces for to the increasing availability of San Diego and countless other most common requests from books underneath the Mother students to immerse themselves laptop computers; more and institutions. For students with students was increased group Hill Reading Room — better in the volumes, Copley matched more students are abandoning computers, adapting to digital study spaces. Where before known as the Harry Potter with the traditional, “ivory the use of pen and paper in assignments is relatively easy. Copley was completely meant Room — will remain, and will tower” approach to academia. their studies, with some even For students without their own for silent study, the redesign not be updated in order to hold a Based on the old design of managing to take notes, read computers, doing homework only includes reservable group higher volume of books than the library, the approach textbooks, and write papers includes the additional step of study rooms, but aims to create before. Ultimately, some books emphasized individual study. using solely their computer. finding a computer with which open spaces for students to study will remain off site, but not out Clearly, “ivory tower” academia However, computer batteries to do it. While computer labs in together. This new open space is of reach of students. was born in an era long before cannot last forever, making Olin Hall and Saints Tekakwitha not meant to be inherently loud, We live in an increasingly current technologies even access to power a necessity for and Serra Hall already make but the hope is that students will digital age. The renovations existed, let alone were widely modern study spaces. While technology available to students not feel confined to silence. Copley undergoes this year may adopted by students. Copley’s old design certainly who need it, Copley is further In modernizing, Copley be outdated in another thirty Three decades after its had outlets available, some increasing availability with Library will sacrifice traditional or forty years, possibly fewer. initial construction, Copley’s were hard to access, and some rentable laptops. appearance for improved However, these renovations are design has become ineffective no longer actually provided With the increasingly digital utility. Where the library used necessary and even exemplary in meeting the needs of 21st electricity. In redesigning the nature of college, libraries, to be centered around its vast for other libraries. A library has century students. It should be library, the university has especially those on college collection of books, the space long been, and should continue made clear, the resources the actively considered access to campuses, must do more than once dominated by shelves will to be, a concentrated source university fitted Copley with in power. Grids of outlets will be simply be book-filled study soon be left open, save for new of knowledge, a repository of the 1980s have not dropped in built into the floor, enabling spaces. Students are in need furniture. The new focus of the information, and a reliable study quality. Instead, the need for students to plug in no matter of digital resources more than library will be on providing spot. As the ways people process those resources has decreased where they are sitting. books, whether those resources students the resources and and develop knowledge, access significantly. As we drive As students have updated be more accessible power space that they desire for their information, and study continue further into the 21st century their study habits, so too have outlets or digital access to more studies, both independent to change, so too must libraries. Op-Ed: Why is he golfng? Trumpian sociology in America and anger to be directed at a don’t care enough or are too afraid opinions, but it isn’t happening. golfing at his resort instead of Brandt Jager specific political opponent or of offending someone to voice I have not personally starting any type of intelligent Op-Ed Contributor their ideologies. In more liberal their political beliefs. As a result, had a very serious, in-depth dialogue. Recently, Trump has We are all ruining America. circles, that target is often Trump, a bystander culture develops, conversation about politics with called off peace talks with the Let us be real for a second, while in conservative ones, that leading youth to be much a single person since arriving Afghani Taliban and delayed our country is in a bit of a pickle. target can range massively, from more passive and uninvolved at USD. In America, strong negotiations with North Korea. One night, I was having a great, immigrants, Islamists, the social in that society’s politics. In associations with Christianity When people who disagree don’t relaxing dinner, when my dad elite, or the democratic party addition, solutions tend to be tend to be associated with talk, nobody learns, nobody started popping off about how as a whole. A perfect example lackluster, like shutting down Republicanism. As a Catholic grows, and everybody just gets Trump is ruining America. I of this is the policy of Medicare the government for the longest school in a liberal city in walled off more and more into rolled my eyes and to be honest, being turned into a fight against period in history, resulting in a California, with so many their little bubble of beliefs. those kinds of comments make “Obamacare.” The Huffington bill that neither party was fully different beliefs being present, Hostility leads to ignorance and me angry, but not because I Post cites “remarkable parallels satisfied with (a $400 billion I get the feeling that people hatred, which leads to more support Trump. between Obamacare and George deal) to tackle immigration are afraid to offend. Students hostility, and it is tearing our Divisiveness, political W. Bush’s Medicare Part D” in a issues. Compromise today takes do not want to voice their true country apart. polarization, intolerance, and recent article. Republicans had being pushed and forced to opinions because they are You do not have to like hostility tend to be common little issue overall with this policy a point where both sides can concerned about what others someone else’s beliefs, but themes in our society nowadays. until adopted and politicized into hazily agree. It’s like a sick man will think of them, and rightfully that’s not an excuse to avoid Everyone is mad at someone, a Democratic policy, Obamacare. pouring hydrogen peroxide and so. America’s environment of and ignore them. Participate in and everyone has picked a side. This intense divisiveness is a big placing Band-Aids on a five foot, intense hostility toward the challenging dialogue as hatred Still, people are not having the problem because it can bleed festering, cancerous wound. opposing political party, on both rises, voice your opinions so that conversations they need to be into everyday life. It catalyzes Government shutdowns don’t sides, encourages people to just we can all grow from each other. having, and our president is xenophobia and bigotry, and fix anything. Politicians can stay silent. By listening and really hearing definitely playing a role in that. further solidifies the polarization pretend it’s effective, but we all This political avoidance someone else’s beliefs, we can Nationalized debates we see in politics today. know it’s not. We all know it’s is effectively excused by our make USD and our country a televised for millions to see, And while this divisiveness only a matter of time before president when he chooses to go more inclusive place. rallies that sometimes end in results in the U.S. earning a things go septic. violence, protests, and more; happiness ranking of 108th out San Diego is in an from Charlottesville to Parkland of 140 nations (not very good), interesting position as being to CNN, these are all examples according to the happy planet very liberal in the dense, urban of occurrences to which we’ve index, what is our great president areas, while being in a very grown accustomed to seeing doing? Golfing. Trump’s conservative county. According in our media feeds today. Our avoidance subconsciously sends to recent polling data from current environment encourages a message to the American Voice of San Diego, the Alpine that whether you are a Democrat people: just ignore it. And that’s neighborhood (precinct) is 62 or Republican, you pick a side exactly what we’re doing. percent Republican. Coronado and fight for that side. American The current state of our is 42 percent Republican, and politics can be perfectly nation has inspired me to Encanto is 61 percent Democrat, described as an “us versus them” invent my own term: Trumpian showing quite a lot of voter battle, where basically any major sociology. I would define diversity. San Diego as a whole event, like the Parkland school Trumpian sociology as being a has 509,359 voters with “no shooting, becomes politicized, characteristic of a society that party preference” as of August. in that specific case being turned not only faces extreme division This diversity in political beliefs “Here Jim, we have a category fve. Soft day here at the Dorian cup, let’s see into a debate on gun control. It and political polarization, but is even more of a reason to have where this goes.” does not take long for mourning one where its own citizens either difficult conversations about our Audrey Garrett/The USD Vista

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Spread by Alee Pingol/ The USD Vista; Content by Ashley Ingraham, Jenny DeSantis/ The USD Vista; Photos courtesy of Nicole Greiwe, Andrew Tolentino, James Burns 8 The USD Vista ◆ September 12, 2019 FEATURE Dietary options questioned Students share frustrations with campus dining options and hope for the future Dietary from Page 1 contamination on campus, options they provide, but I’m still Such frustrations are not new. whether it be preparing vegan unsure about food preparation.” Despite the campus organization food in general areas or not Additionally, Mueller cited Student Vegans United fghting changing gloves,” Sonberg said. that her perspective of student for dietary option accessibility, “When someone orders a vegan dining had changed since her especially in its role in the creation meal, it would be nice to see diagnosis, admitting that last of the Clean Earth Kitchen at the worker immediately change year, she did not experience Pavilion Dining, some vegan gloves.” uncertainty about on-campus students believe that there is still Vegans are not alone in eateries. room to grow within campus their concerns about cross- “Last year I didn’t stress at dining. contamination. Toreros with food all about food because I had no “Some of the items at the allergies also fear communal food dietary restrictions,” Mueller said. SLP are mislabeled as vegan preparation, as sometimes even “It’s a big change having to be or vegetarian,” Robledo said. slight cross-exposure between extra mindful this year.” “During my frst week of school I foods is enough to spark a serious, However, changes to student got a ‘vegan’ burger from Sea Salt potentially life-threatening dining have been made. Over the Grill a couple times before fnding reaction. summer, the Culinary Institute out the burger bun was not vegan Sophomore Amanda Mueller of America partnered with USD the entire time ... brunch at the understands this realization Dining Services to train Pavilion SLP is extremely disappointing, fully, as she was diagnosed with Dining staf regarding dietary Students order from the Clean Earth Kitchen, Pavilion Dining’s vegan eatery. as the only options really are celiac disease this summer. restrictions and vegan cooking. Zoe Morales Martinez/The USD Vista oatmeal, spring rolls, and wafes.” While impressed by the amount Loryn B. Johnson, the Marketing dishes.” options for their dietary needs, Cross-contamination is of gluten-free options USD Director of Auxiliary Services, Some more changes include and urged students encountering another concern cited by student kitchens prepare, Mueller still explained the improvements made vegan cheese and vegan meat issues to reach out to Dining vegans. While she acknowledged has reservations about eating on during the summer, particularly toppings, in addition to a totally Services. that all on-campus dining spots campus. in plant-based cooking. vegan pizza crust at Heirloom “If students have any provided at least one option for “Since I was recently “The Culinary Institute of Cucina, as well as the nutritional suggestions of what else we can vegan students, senior Hannah diagnosed and I’m still learning America was just here in August yeast seasoning ofered at the do to help make it easier for them, Sonberg noted that meals with and adjusting, I was, and still am, and they did training for all of our Clean Earth Kitchen personally we want to know,” Romanski said. animal products and vegan meals nervous about eating on campus, full-time Pavilion Dining staf,” provided by Mishka Romanski, Students can contact Dining are often prepared in the same especially with the threat of cross- Johnson said. “It was a fve-day the manager of Pavilion Dining. Services to express concerns or space using the same equipment. contamination,” Mueller said. training and one day was totally Romanski expressed her learn about dietary options for “Unfortunately, I’ve noticed “Overall, I think the school does a dedicated to plant-based cooking dedication to helping students their personal needs by emailing a lot of instances of cross- good job with all of the gluten-free … we came up with some amazing access delicious and suitable [email protected].

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The duo, made mixtape, “10 Day,” was released up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian in 2012 and immediately Kelley, was formed in Nashville, stirred interest in the music Tenn. back in 2010 and started community. Chance has been originally as a country music active and releasing new music cover band. Florida Georgia ever since. The rapper is most Line’s music is considered “bro- well-known for his mixtape trio, country,” a term that describes a comprising of “10 Day,” as well particular style of country music as “Acid Rap” and “Coloring that adds elements of rock and Book.” Chance the Rapper has hip hop to the classic country been nominated for and received 9/28 & 9/29 - CRSSD style. The pair released their Popular San Diego Electronic a variety of awards for his debut single, “Cruise,” in 2012, Dance Music festival, CRSSD, innovative music style, including which became an instant hit and will be held again this September Grammys in the categories has remained their most popular at Waterfront Park downtown. of Best New Artist and Best song. They have released four The festival, featuring artists Rap Album, and his voice has studio albums in their career, like Fisher and Portugal. the become instantly recognizable their newest being released Man, draws crowds from the San to any rap fan. His other major this past February, titled “Can’t Diego area and beyond in both accomplishments include his Say I Ain’t Country,” which the fall and spring. The festival work on Kanye West’s “Life of their current tour is named focuses on the music of an Pablo” album as a co-writer and after. The band is known for electronic variety, hosting more featured artist. Though he has 9/29 - Of Mice and Men their previously mentioned hit than 36 artists on three stages set “Cruise,” as well as songs like released mixtapes in the past, Popular metalcore rock up across the festival grounds. “Simple” and “H.O.L.Y.” They this year, Chance released his 9/19 - Zac Brown Band band Of Mice and Men, named The venue for the CRSSD were also featured on Bebe first full-length studio album, Another Grammy award- after the John Steinbeck novel festival is particularly unique Rexha’s hit “Meant to Be” and “The Big Day,” which features winning country favorite will be of the same title, will be back in that it looks over beautiful have supported artists like artists like John Legend, Death making a tour stop performance performing in San Diego again bay and downtown area. Though Luke Bryan and Taylor Swift Cab for Cutie, and Gucci Mane. this September in San Diego. Zac after a yearlong absence. the festival has a strict 21+ age on their respective tours. All of Outside of his music career, Brown Band, led by Zac Brown Originally from Costa Mesa, requirement, many of CRSSD’s Florida Georgia Line’s music, Chance is also well-known for himself, is an Atlanta-based Calif, the band comprises of four biggest fans enjoy this limit, as including their newest album, his activism and support of country music group made up to five members, though the it makes the festival feel more can be streamed on services Chicago’s underprivileged youth. of eight members. The band core members of the band have intimate. Festival-goers return like Spotify and Apple Music. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. has released six studio albums changed over the years. The to CRSSD year after year for both 7 p.m. Friday Sept. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports and will be embarking on their current lineup is Aaron Pauley the welcoming environment 20. North Island Credit Arena Blvd. $50-$200, all ages. seventh national tour, titled The on lead vocals and bass, Alan and atmosphere of music and Union Amphitheatre Owl Tour. This tour is named Ashby and Phil Manansala on camaraderie between other EDM 2050 Entertainment after their newest album, which guitar, and Valentino Arteaga on and house music fans. In fact, Circle. $50-$125, all ages. will be released on Sept. 20. The the CRSSD festival is known for drums. The group has released - Lizzy Jennings, A&C Editor album includes collaborations attracting crowds of house fans six studio albums and is known with artists like Skrillex and who consider themselves experts for hits like “Would You Still Max Martin, and will carry on on the genre. With that being Be There” and “SECOND & the band’s tradition of sampling said, CRSSD is open to all lovers SEBRING.” Their music is various music styles in their of music, regardless of the genre characterized by the intensity songs. In the past they have you enjoy most. The festival has of their rock sound, and fans experimented with reggae, rock something for everyone, from rave about the energy of their and other music styles especially the food to the natural beauty of live performances. Despite the on their “Jekyll+Hyde” album. the waterfront venue. Tickets for changes in members over the Zac Brown Band has experienced the CRSSD festival are available years, the band stays loyal to great commercial success, with on their website, www.crssdfest. their original sound and still hit singles like “Chicken Fried” com, and range in price from plays older songs live, though and “Toes” topping charts and $120 for single day passes to some of the originals have have developed an extensive $215 for weekend passes, all come and gone. Though their and loving fan base. Another new album “Earth & Sky” won’t of which have since sold out. one of their most popular be released until Sept. 27, the All day Saturday and songs, “Knee Deep,” features San Diego concert is a part of Sunday Sept. 28 and 29. the legendary Jimmy Buffet. the Earth Tour, and there is a Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific The band has been nominated good chance the band will be Highway. $120-$215, 21+. for and won Grammys and playing songs from their newest awards from the Country Music album, including the recently Association. Over time, they released “Earth & Sky” single. have become a household name. Of Mice and Men’s music can Zac Brown Band’s music can be found on streaming services be streamed on services like like Spotify and Apple Music, and Apple Music, including and their newest album is their most recent album. available for preorder on their 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. website. Tickets are $20 for 19. North Island Credit general admission for all ages. Union Amphitheatre, 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept, 24. 2050 Entertainment Soma San Diego 3350 Sports Circle. $40-$130, all ages. Arena Blvd. $20, all ages. A variety of musical artists are performing in the San Diego area this month. With genres ranging from country to rock, there are concerts for nearly every music fan. Photos courtesy of Morgan Williams, Larry Darling, Daniel Gregory/Flickr, Achim Raschka/Wikimedia Commons 10 The USD Vista ◆ September 12, 2019 The new weekly food column Introducing our newly-created food column, guided by student opinion the Jasmine Seafood Restaurant Lizzy Jennings A bite of San Diego and Pokirrito line the street. A&C Editor Din Tai Fung, a restaurant Kaitlyn Pereira Morning Glory: 550 W Date Street As students in San Diego, known for its impossibly A&C Contributor For all the Toreros who love we are particularly lucky to scarce dining availability, also Café Gratitude: 1980 breakfast, this one’s for you. have access to the vibrant, ever- shows up constantly on social Kettner Blvd. When imagining the inside changing culinary scene that is media, posted by USD students The look and feel of Café of Morning Glory, picture a alive in our city. The size of the happy to show off the delicious Gratitude — the marble tables, restaurant with an atmosphere city alone lends to a plethora of dumplings the restaurant has patterned blue foor, and pres- and aesthetic comparable to choices, especially with rapid become famous for. Thai food is ence of potted plants all around Elton John’s eccentric rocket expansion in neighborhoods also a student favorite, whether — gives of a zen, peaceful man style. The fashy chandeliers, Tocaya Organica: 4545 across the San Diego area. it is J&Ts just down the hill or ambiance for customers coming posh pink velvet booths, and La Jolla Village Drive checkerboard fooring of the Little Italy is one of Oriental Thai in Pacific Beach. in. And the food takes it one It wouldn’t be San Diego step further. From keto bowls to restaurant transport customers these rapidly expanding and No matter what food you enjoy, it without an excessive amount of fresh-fruit smoothies, everything to the 70s. Most well known tacos. One trendy taco spot, with developing neighborhoods. can easily be found in San Diego. is animal-product free, and the for its dreamy and light souf- locations all around San Diego, is Little Italy is not only home However, with new charming hotspot in Little Italy fé, Morning Glory also ofers Tocaya Organica. From opening to multiple new restaurants restaurants popping up is perfect for those looking to a take on avocado toast called in One Paseo in Del Mar, to the on India Street and beyond, overnight all across town it is at experience something new. The “Millennial Tears.” At times the location at the University Town but there is now a Little Italy times overwhelming to navigate menu has a unique twist to it, restaurant can have long wait- Center Mall in La Jolla, Tocaya Food Hall that boasts stations the ever-changing options. as all the items are named after ing periods over an hour, and Organica has established itself representing five different To resolve this problem, The positive qualities found in a doesn’t ofer reservations. The in San Diego this summer. One overall aesthetic, along with the cuisines. Even with all of these USD Vista staff has decided to person. The café does this so that of the more afordable options when ordering food, customers high tea option and opportunity examples of new and unique launch a new weekly column for college students here is the are encouraged to open with the to watch as chefs prepare meals taco combo, which includes two culinary options, Little Italy that guides students to the best phrase “I AM…” followed by the seems to have drawn many to tacos, one of Tocaya’s side dishes, is still just one example of the of the best in San Diego. We will dish name, ranging from Next this popular breakfast spot in and a drink for $11. Vegans, greater variety San Diego offers. be covering a range of cuisines, Level/Watermelon Poke to the Little Italy. The extensive menu vegetarians, pescatarians, and The city is also home to a with restaurants fit for a range of Devoted/Indonesian Grain Bowl. can be overwhelming, so a dish meat eaters alike can all enjoy wide variety of people of diverse budgets, and hope this column Café Gratitude also cultivates we encourage our readers to try the food and variety of options at cultural backgrounds, making will serve as a guide to anyone fresh produce to use in its new is the extremely popular house- Tocaya. The overall environment San Diego famous for more than looking for new spots to try when and unconventional dishes. This made Morning Glory Fried Rice, of the restaurant incorporates featuring peas, pork belly, and a just its Mexican and American they’re deciding to eat out. Now eatery distinguishes itself from natural elements of the outdoors others by incorporating elements delicious amount of cheese. cuisine. Asian influences have we need your help, so we are while staying true to its modern of mindfulness with going out fair that is prevalent throughout come across the Pacific and urging you, our readers, to write to eat. Our recommended dish the menu. If the taco combo shown up in restaurants across in with your favorite spots in to try is the Bufalo Caulifower isn’t what you’re looking for, we town. Most of this Asian influence San Diego. There are no wrong appetizer, a vegetarian dish that also recommend the seasonal has been particularly focused in answers, so tell us where you mimics the traditional bufalo watermelon and heirloom tomato the Convoy Street area, which love to eat and why, and you may chicken-style starter by breading salad, which is a delicious has become a hub for Asian even see your recommendations and smothering caulifower in seasonal salad topped with a light dining. Popular restaurants like featured in the column. adobe bufalo sauce. and lemony vinaigrette.

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Senior outside hitter Thana Fayad said that despite the loss, she and her teammates drew confdence from their performance against second-ranked Nebraska, which saw them come within three points of an upset. Photo courtesy of USD Athletics. at times — they did. Throughout hitter Roxie Wiblin helped San Megan Jacobsen, and three from the set entered its final stages. “We’re really excited to be the two sets they won, the first of Diego to even the score at 18, Wiblin to trade nearly every Boosted by seven more kills from playing at the level that we are which being just the second set however, and they wouldn’t trail point with the Huskers up until Frohling, USD was within three this early in the season,” Petrie the Huskers had ceded all year, again. The Toreros were able the score was knotted at 19-19. points of an upset of the No. 2 said. “Having matches like they showed why they are, and to finish the set strong despite On the ensuing point, an attack team in the country as they took that, it just helps to boost your will continue to be a dangerous letting the Huskers tie the score error from Nebraska’s Madi a 22-21 lead deep into the fourth confidence. Win or lose, you’re team throughout the regular for the fourth and final time of Kubik gifted the Toreros a 20- set. Like elite teams often do, playing stiff competition, and season and postseason. And in the set at 19, going on to win the 19 edge, prompting a timeout though, the Huskers came back you are learning a lot about a decisive fourth set they had frame by a score of 25-22 after a by the visiting squad. Kills with a vengeance. Nebraska was yourself and your team and what Nebraska on the ropes, leading kill by Lukes sealed the victory. from Lukes and Wiblin paired able to score four unanswered you need to work on.” by a score of 22-21 at one point points coming out of a timeout Fayad shared her coach’s — just three points away from “I think our own errors (allowed Nebraska to steal a 25-22 victory of their sentiment regarding confidence. an upset victory. It’s just that to pull away) ... we could have stayed more own in the match, moving the “It’s giving us confidence — with the talent and experience true to our gameplan. If we would’ve done overall score to 2-2. Fayad the fact that we could have won within San Diego’s roster, wins assessed where things went awry given our own mistakes,” Fayad in matches like those are well that, I think we would’ve come out with a for her and her teammates in said. within their reach. win today.” their narrow fourth set defeat Next up for the Toreros “I think that we had the same -Thana Fayad against the Huskers. is a road matchup with the amount of a chance to win that “We just missed out on a few University of California, Santa match that Nebraska did, and The set win, which gave USD a with another attack error from opportunities in the moment Barbara on Friday, Sept. 13 at I think that was unexpected 1-0 lead in the match, marked Nebraska stretched the Torero that would’ve put us ahead and 6 p.m. According to Petrie, her from everybody (except for us),” just the second time the Huskers lead to 24-20 after the break, but helped us win in that fourth set, team will be both well prepared senior outside hitter Thana had been defeated so far this the Huskers weren’t done yet. but unfortunately when you let and motivated for the match. Fayad said after the game. “But season. Lexi Sun notched back-to-back those opportunities go, teams “I think that we’re finally we came out and expected to After the match, USD kills in an attempt to stave off a like Nebraska or teams that are settling into a pretty good win, and had the full confidence volleyball head coach Jennifer USD win, but first-year Frohling in the top two in the country, lineup, and I think that everyone that we could’ve done it.” Petrie described her team’s early was able to seal the deal for San they take advantage of that,” is hungry to get some wins,” Though the first set did success. Diego with a kill to end the set, Fayad said. Petrie said. “We’re gonna carry not begin on a promising note “I think we were passing marking a 25-22 victory for the In their fifth, and final chance that up there.” for USD, it proved to be an well,” Petrie said. “Our servers Toreros that moved the score to to take down the Huskers, the Live statistics for the match impressive one for the Toreros. got the ball and got them out of 2-1 in favor of the home team. Toreros fell short once again. will be available on the USD After senior setter Anna system a little bit. We used the Fayad, who recorded five kills USD was able to rally to tie the volleyball website. 12 The USD Vista ◆ September 12, 2019 Torero climbs to Olympics Sports Climbing will make its Olympic debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Olympics From Page 1 event has spurred conversation future, there’ll be medals speed as much because it’s finishing her career at USD, climbing, bouldering, and lead and controversy among the for individual (disciplines),” different than the other two,” Raboutou is not planning on climbing. Speed climbing is climbing community. Typically, Rabatou said. “I think that as a Raboutou said. “I really enjoy leaving climbing behind in her true to its name, as climbers climbers specialize in one type sport, all three are quite different it and enjoy competing in it, college years. attempt to reach the top of the of climbing. and people should be rewarded because I seem to improve my “I think I’ll always want climbing wall as fast as possible. Shauna Coxsey, who won for being specialists. As a start, I time every time. I like them all, to be a climber,” Raboutou Bouldering involves shorter IFSC Bouldering World Cup think it’s cool that it’s combined. honestly.” said. “Maybe combine the two, walls, up to four meters. Climbers in 2016 and 2017, said in an It definitely brings a different The 2020 Olympics won’t business and climbing. My mom must attempt a route without interview with Olympics News, strategy to it that athletes have be happening for another year, is a coach and owns a climbing any climbing equipment within “It’s a bit like asking Usain Bolt to use.” and Raboutou has plenty of time gym, so following along her a four-minute time limit, and to run a marathon and then Raboutou has been training to train in the meantime. She footsteps would be awesome.” the routes involve difficult holds do the hurdles. No one has in bouldering and lead climbing plans on focusing on a different Raboutou has achieved a lot and require careful technique. really transitioned before. No for longer, but has been discipline each day in the gym, during her 18 years of life. During Lead climbing includes climbing boulderer has transitioned to practicing speed as well, because and doing mock simulations to the 2020 Olympics, she may add ropes and quickdraws, which speed and lead, and no speed the youth world championships get used to the format. She’ll one more accomplishment to allow climbers to control climber has done it to bouldering she has participated in involve continue to attend USD this her lengthy list. The 2020 Tokyo their rope while climbing, and and lead.” combined disciplines — like the fall, but will take off the Spring Olympics will occur between July competitors attempt to climb as However, Raboutou thinks Olympics. Despite joining the 2020 semester to prepare for the 24 and Aug. 9, 2020. Currently, high as possible in six minutes. it’s a good introduction for the speed game late, she enjoys all Olympics and plans to return Raboutou stands alone as the The combined climbing sport to the Olympics. three disciplines equally. after. only American who has qualified disciplines in one Olympic “I hope to see that in the “A lot of people don’t like As for her hopes after for Olympic sport climbing. Toreros lose to No. 5 Aggies USD football falls to UC Davis 38-35 on fnal play of game

back a kickoff return 93 yards at 14 with a one-yard touchdown grab it tying the score at 28. Jacob Bergstrom had himself Chris Spiering for a touchdown, which seemed run by Sinnett. After a field goal by the a day with an interception Sports Editor to switch the momentum back to After interceptions were Aggies, USD drove down the and a fumble recovery. The It all came down to the final the Toreros. thrown by both teams, the Aggies field once again as Sinnett found interception came when the play as the Toreros came up Armstead was awarded the responded with a trick play that Kincaid for another touchdown. Aggies were on the verge of short Saturday against No. 5 Pioneer Football League (PFL) led to a 37-yard touchdown pass The Toreros had their first lead scoring a touchdown, but UC Davis. Facing a three-point deficit with seconds remaining in the game, University of San Diego football was on the verge of an upset. Inside the Davis five-yard line, redshirt senior quarterback Reid Sinnett threw to an open Emilio Martinez at the goal-line where he reached for the endzone. Suddenly, a UC Davis defender tackled Martinez just before he was able to reach the goal-line and the ball came loose and rolled in the back of the endzone for a touchback, giving Davis possession of the ball. “He fumbled the ball,” USD football head coach Dale Lindsey said. “My first thought was that the official made a bad call but after just seeing it, (Martinez) stuck out his hands. It was a good call by the officials.” The Aggies then proceeded to seal the 38-35 victory by taking a knee. The Toreros are now 1-5 Junior Emilio Martinez loses the football on fnal play of game against No. 5 UC Davis. all-time against UC Davis with P h o t o c o u r t e s y o f U S D A t h l e t i c s their only victory occuring in Special Teams Player of the by receiver Carson Crawford to of the game by a score of 35-31. Bergstrom swiped the ball from 2008. Week honor last week when he tight end Mathew Hyman. That lead didn’t last long air and ran it back about 15 Every year since 2011, USD finished with 221 return yards The score at halftime was UC as UC Davis scored their final yards, giving the USD offense has hosted Western New Mexico in the loss to Cal Poly San Luis Davis 21, USD 14. touchdown on what was their better field position. University as their home opener. Obispo. He once again had The Toreros started the longest possession of the game. Like Saturday’s game The Toreros defeated them each another solid performance with second half with the ball. USD The touchdown moved the score demonstrated, forcing turnovers season. Prior to Saturday’s 152 yards and a touchdown in used an eight-play, 79-yard drive to 38-35 Aggies, with only 3:35 is crucial when it comes to which was capped off by an 11- remaining in the game. winning a football game. “I can’t fault any of our players for a lack of yard touchdown run by Martinez However, the Toreros knew “Creating turnovers really efort.” to tie the score at 21. they still had a shot. After alters the game and getting -Coach Dale Lindsey The Aggies responded with marching down the field once the ball back to the offense, a four-yard touchdown run by again, they set themselves up for especially the way they were running back Ulonzo Gilliam, either a chance at a game-tying working today, is great.” loss, the Toreros had a streak the loss to the Aggies, earning taking the lead once again. From field goal or a shot at the lead Bergstrom said. “When we are of winning eight straight home himself the PFL Special Teams this point on, it was a battle to in the final seconds to win the on beat with each other and we openers while winning 21 player of the week for the second the finish. game. They did neither and the are in sync, I think that we can straight home games in that week in a row. Sophomore tight end Dalton final score was 38-35. play with anybody in the nation. span. “If you are going to kick the Kincaid snagged one of his two “I can’t fault any of our I think we proved that here USD had a rough start to ball, (Armstead) is a weapon touchdowns with an acrobatic players for a lack of effort.” today.” the game, allowing two quick every play,” Lindsey said. “Every catch on the edge of the endzone, Lindsey said. USD will spend the next two touchdowns by the Aggies. time he gets tackled around the with one foot barely staying in The Torero defense stepped weeks preparing for their home After being down 14-0 early in 40-45 yard line, that is great bounds. Sinnett threw a ball to up huge, with three turnovers game against Harvard on Sept. the first quarter, senior wide field position for us.” the back shoulder of Kincaid, that kept them in the game. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are free for receiver Michael Armstead took The Toreros then tied it up who was the only one who could Redshirt junior defensive end all USD students.