The Constitution is not the infallible and timeless blueprint for life many Americans see it as. A very strict interpretation of the Constitution is not always the best way to judge what is best for our country and people in the here and now. It’s not even possible to guess the intentions of our supposedly saintly and prophetic founding fathers, and doing so might not even be useful. But there are times when the Constitution simply makes sense.

Just before finals week last semester, San Diego State student Michel David was walking her dog outside her apartment complex on 55th Street when she was brutally gunned down by her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Shoemake. After a verbal confrontation and multiple gunshots, Shoemake, a former SDSU student, proceeded to commit suicide with a handgun in his truck. David was a week away from graduating.

Tom and Gerri are a happily married couple whose warm and inviting home provides refuge for those they care about. Most of their friends and family are depressed and disturbed individuals who yearn for a better life. Tom and Gerri listen to their problems and treat them with compassion and good-natured humor.

More than 150 San Diego 13 to 17-year-olds swarmed Fashion Valley Mall at Macy’s Center Court this past Saturday for a chance to attend the premiere of tween singing sensation Justin Bieber’s film “Never Say Never” as well as a Bieber meet-and-greet. San Diego yielded a vast number of potentials for the competition, and although many fans were turned away, the support for the contestants remained intact.

Winter Break is a time for cash-strapped San Diego State students to go home, enjoy a few home-cooked meals and plead parents to pay for a plethora of movies. With ticket prices often costing more than $10 at local theaters, the holiday season is a nice excuse to enjoy a few flicks with the family. During this year’s break, students had plenty of stellar options to pick from when selecting a film.

Six months ago, Esteban Nunez received a 16-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. But on his last day in office, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reduced Nunez’s sentence to seven years.

While most students were preparing for their last finals and some even preparing to graduate, a murder-suicide occurred on the morning of Dec. 10.

Breakups are oftentimes unpleasant for both parties and tend to leave those involved fearful of how to go about breaking off the relationship. Most people have experienced the dissolution of a romantic relationship, but terminating a friendship presents different complexities. So the question becomes: When a friendship has run its course, what is the most appropriate way to break up with a friend?

Some students may have spent their breaks meeting their significant other’s family for the first time. Others might have this special occasion to look forward to as this year progresses. For those who have yet to step foot into their special someone’s home, there are codes of conduct to follow to ensure the milestone is a smooth and positive one.

Photo Editor Antonio Zaragoza captured Monty Montezuma in his man-skirt, blowing a conch after an Aztec touchdown. No word yet on whether he models for Calvin Klein on the side

Follow Sports Editor Edward Lewis (@edwardflewis) and Assistant Sports Editor Agustin Gonzalez (@Agustin_Aztecs) as they in-game tweet tonight’s San Diego State men’s basketball game against Air Force.

The almighty Duke has a loss. So does Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Villanova and BYU. But as students wake up and go to class for the first time in about a month today, the San Diego State men’s basketball team still hasn’t suffered a defeat.