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Cartel connection uncovered in SDSU bust

The sweeping undercover drug operation that traced more than $100,000 worth of drugs and cash to fraternity and student houses on and around San Diego State campus Tuesday may have been linked to the Tijuana cartel through pre-health science student Omar Castaneda, a member of the South Side Pomona gang.

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"Good Samaritan" policy called for

Members of San Diego State's Students for a Sensible Drug Policy held a conference to share their feelings on the ongoing drug bust today in front of Hepner Hall. The group advocates a more rehabilitation-focused process for student drug users. Randy Hencken, a graduate student in the School of Communication and former president of the SDSU SSDP chapter, was the main speaker.

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More arrests made in ongoing drug investigation

Two female SDSU students among 20 arrested since Tuesday

According to a document released Sunday by the District Attorney's office, the total number of students arrested by "Operation Sudden Fall" has increased to 95 students including an additional 20 students arrested since Tuesday, said Steve Walker, a public affairs officer for the district attorney's office.

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SDSU students arrested in campus drug bust

An undercover drug operation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and University Police led to the arrest of 18 San Diego State students today and 15 students in the last few weeks. Several fraternity members of Theta Chi were among those arrested.

Blood banks to stay

One of the year's most controversial resolutions was voted on in the final Associated Students council meeting of the year. The Resolution Condemning the Discrimination of Homosexuals, Bisexuals and Heterosexuals by Blood Banks and the Federal Food and Drug Administration at San Diego State would have banned mobile blood donation units from coming onto campus, but failed as an action item last Wednesday.

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"Good Samaritan" policy called for

Members of San Diego State's Students for a Sensible Drug Policy held a conference to share their feelings on the ongoing drug bust today in front of Hepner Hall. The group advocates a more rehabilitation-focused process for student drug users. Randy Hencken, a graduate student in the School of Communication and former president of the SDSU SSDP chapter, was the main speaker.

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TUCKER WINCELE: Bogus sensationalism at students' expense

Want to know the truth about Operation Sudden Fall? I wouldn't ask the Drug Enforcement Administration, the national news or even Stephen Weber, all of whom have thrown the students of San Diego State under the bus. Last Tuesday, authorities wrapped up a year-long undercover investigation that began after an SDSU student died of a drug overdose. University officials feared this case was indicative of a larger culture of illegal drug use and invited federal agents to infiltrate the student body.

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SOFTBALL: SDSU clinches Mountain West Conference

SOFTBALL: SDSU clinches Mountain West Conference

Last year at this time, the San Diego State softball team was finishing out the season, reflecting on a sub-.500 record and getting ready for the offseason. What a difference a year makes. Friday's crushing 9-0 victory over rival UNLV earned No. 19 SDSU at least a share of the Mountain West Conference title. The Aztecs finished the job on Saturday with a 6-0 win over the Rebels, ensuring them a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

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Aztec Arts

Aztec Arts

A painting begins as a blank canvas. A sculpture begins as a lump of clay. A song begins as a tune humming in the background of your mind. But even when it's finished, that painting is really still a blank canvas, the sculpture still a lump of clay. Art is, at its most existential, a chance for viewers to project their own thoughts onto the work. We see the colors, the shapes and the images. We hear the music, the lyrics and see the dancing. But everyone takes away something different. A year of school is a lot like that. Everyone sees the classes, the professors and the final exams. But what you personally get out of it is something different.

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Napier leaves SDSU for her next adventure

Napier leaves SDSU for her next adventure

"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." Helen Keller It's officially over. Four years have come and gone and I am no longer protected by the title of "student." Instead, I should be labeled one of the following: reporter, content manager, program assistant, online media writer, network marketing associate or copywriter, just to name a few. However, my title is blank. I'll be an unemployed graduate nearing debt - and I am lucky.

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HUMOR: Fail with good excuses

That odd and familiar feeling is back. As you read this, your first final is either under your belt or you are walking there right now. You are tired as can be, scared, stressed or down right apathetic. Whatever your current stance on this week, better known as: "Adderall week," "The RBR marathon" or "hell week," you're going to need an excuse for yourself, friends and family when you fail this next final, that last one or even all of them.

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