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Archive | March 1st, 2012

Dr. G. Ray Jordan, Jr., Professor of Religious Studies | Courtesy of Aletia Jordan

Zen scholar remembered

On Feb. 10, San Diego State lost accomplished religious studies scholar Dr. G. Ray Jordan, Jr. to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or as it is more commonly known: Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Poor regulation on pre-workout supplements, such as Jack3d, poses risks to uneducated fitness fanatics. | Sam Sparhawk, Staff Photographer

Performance powders bear drugged effects

WTake a spoonful of white powder, mix it in a couple ounces of water, drink and wait for the body to tingle, heart rate to spike, energy to explode and muscles to swell.

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Microsoft Research’s prototype PocketTouch allows users to transmit text messages through fabric. | John Anderson, Entertainment Editor

Daily devices break out with stealthy tech

While time travel and holograms may be ideas of the future, slight modifications to existing digital devices have already begun to revolutionize the realm of personal electronics.

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Slater’s 50/50 burger stacks layers of decadent toppings on its famous half-beef, half-bacon patty. | Kayla Miller, Staff Photographer

Slater’s packs meaty flavor into each patty

What makes for the most delicious hamburger? For some, it may be the juicy toppings. For others, it may be the size of the burger itself. However, those who have tried Slater’s 50/50 know the secret to a perfect burger is in the patty.

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JAM: Video Released for “Do Ya Thing”

Gorillaz fans rejoice, for the virtual English band has released a funky new track, with collaboration from OutKast’s Andre 3000 and James Murphy of the now defunct LCD Soundsystem.

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Iran trains female ninjas

Iran trains female ninjas

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Cody Smith was one of three Aztecs to record a hit Tuesday. | Courtesy of SDSU Athletics

Titans’ pitching silences Aztecs’ bats

The San Diego State baseball team was dominated by Cal State Fullerton Tuesday evening, as it dropped a 3-0 decision while only recording three hits.

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Healthy alternatives must exist for students uninterested in the bland, fatty and otherwise meaty campus food options. | Thinkstock

SDSU, offer more vegan items for Aztecs

I’m going to be honest with you. I’ve attempted to become a vegetarian about a dozen times, and each time I’ve failed miserably.

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Some states have laws that seek to prevent women from having abortions. | MCT Campus

Birth control laws deter with shame, terror

During the past few weeks, birth control and abortions have morphed from religious issues into political ones. Washington, D.C., has become impregnated with suggestions about what is or isn’t best for women when it comes to their reproductive rights. T

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March concert calendar

O’Brother with Junius | William Fitzsimmons with Dension Witmer | Lucero with The Drowning Men | Cults with Spectrals, Mrs. Musician | Cartel with Set Your Goals, Fireworks, Mixtapes, Super Prime

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Downtown developer and now owner of San Diego’s Union-Tribune newspaper, Doug Manchester, is a very powerful man. But did Manchester purchase The U-T to preserve journalism, or for more ethically dubious reasons? | Thinkstock

Beware Manchester’s hold on The U-T

Local entrepreneur Douglas Manchester insists that he be addressed as “Papa” Doug.

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Miyazaki’s acclaimed studio produces another great film. | Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios

‘Arrietty’ visually stuns

From the soot sprites of “My Neighbor Totoro” to the tiny human-faced fish in “Ponyo,” the latest Hayao Miyazaki-penned animated export, “The Secret World of Arrietty,” combines his fascination with small magical creatures and strong female leads.

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