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Archive | October 26th, 2010

LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS: WARRIOR TRAINING

Caption Staff Photographer Antonio Zaragoza captured this suspenseful shot of cadets of the SDSU Army ROTC in the heat of one of the simulated combat training drills that are conducted to give students a preview of life as a soldier. Copyright Antonio Zaragoza / Staff Photographer

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FOR THE RECORD: CORRECTION

In the Oct. 21 Film and Fashion issue, the article “Depp and Jolie’s tour de France” was written by staff writer Paul Hernandez, not Erika Cueva. The Daily Aztec regrets this error.

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MATT-ER OF FACT: Wyoming a scary foe on Halloween eve

The most genuinely frightening, manhood-shriveling brutes haunting San Diego State are lumbering about the foothills of the eastern Rocky Mountains. There are at least 60 of them, and they’re all wearing facemasks and gilt pants hugging tighter than a vampire’s bite. They make up Wyoming’s football team. For Halloween, they’ll pretend to be good.

Posted in Columns, Matt-er-of Fact, Sports0 Comments

PASS THE POPCORN: That’ll do, Eastwood

Clint Eastwood’s latest movie “Hereafter” weaves three seemingly unrelated story threads into a neat knot at the end. “Hereafter” marks Eastwood’s 31st directing turn and his sixth film in the last five years.

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PASS THE POPCORN: Just rent the original

There was extensive media hype, an innovative marketing plan and an homage to cinema verité. It was demanded across the country and it worked; it was almost too good. That was the first “Paranormal Activity.” The second one is a joke, and the joke is on the viewer and their wallet.

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Crime Beat/ 10-27-2010

Crimes from around campus.

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Recycling program tops others in CA

In recent years, the San Diego State recycling program has developed into one of the best in Southern California and saves the university money every day.

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Trend Watch: Military Chic

Trend Watch: Military Chic

Watch out boys, this falls biggest trend has proven that you aren’t the only ones who can look good in uniform.

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MEN’S SOCCER: Pair of Aztecs steps up during weekend

Two new heroes who couldn’t be at more different points in their educations stepped up for the San Diego State men’s soccer team to help SDSU (8-5-2, 2-4-1 Pac-10) go unbeaten during the weekend. On Friday, graduate student Falke Verwer saved a tie for the Aztecs against No. 12 California with his second goal of the season while true freshman forward Miles Byass recorded the only goal in a tight 1-0 victory against Stanford on Sunday.

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VOLLEYBALL: Key injury hits team midway through MWC play

The injury bug has hit the San Diego State volleyball team for the second time this season.

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Support student health service fee increase

I hate fee increases just as much as the next broke college student. Financial aid has become my college security blanket, and every time I hear the word “budget,” I die a little inside. However, it’s impossible not to hear about how the school is struggling immensely at the financial level. Instead of running in all directions away from the money collector, it’s a good idea to understand what exactly is in jeopardy, how our support can improve the situation and why our resistance to help would further worsen already dire circumstances.

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Dive in and learn how to scuba San Diego style

San Diego is arguably one of the greatest cities in America for people with a sense of adventure. There are plenty of trails to hike, waves to ride and rocks to climb. But quite possibly the most daring sport to attempt in San Diego is scuba diving.

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