The Daily Aztec

ALLAN ACEVEDO: Want to be an oil baron?

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When we think of oil barons and people who have a vested interest in oil, we normally think of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which still control about two-thirds of the world's oil reserves.

What we usually don't think about, though, is a middle class American family with a stable income and retirement plans. Tens of millions of Americans have shares in the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, according to a recent study headed by Robert J. Shapiro.

Cartel connection uncovered in SDSU bust

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Students advocate new drug policy

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Members of San Diego State's Students for a Sensible Drug Policy held a conference yesterday in front of Hepner Hall to share their feelings on the ongoing drug bust.
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.

SDSU reacts to bust

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Reaction is still pouring in from all over San Diego State in the wake of the large-scale drug bust that resulted in the arrests of 75 students in the past year.
At yesterday's Associated Students' council meeting, President James Poet addressed the issue head-on and said the events leading up to Tuesday's arrests in no way reflect SDSU and the surrounding community as a whole.

Cartel connection

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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

Murals made to inspire recovery

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lauren Holland is an unlikely artist.
Injured from an industrial accident, the San Diego State anthropology major could barely walk for more than 10 minutes. She underwent kinesiotherapy at the SDSU Fitness Clinic for Individuals with Disabilities at Peterson Gym.

SDSU students arrested in campus drug bust

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

GREEK BEAT: IFC to spread alcohol awareness

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"In light of recent events, our goal is to make people understand how negative drugs are," Tyler Boden, president of the Junior Interfraternity Council, said in response to the drug bust that occurred early Tuesday morning at San Diego State. "The people that are associated with those events are not reflective of the Greek system.

"Good Samaritan" policy called for

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Six fraternities suspended

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Six San Diego State fraternities were placed on interim suspension today following the arrests of several fraternity members connected to the ongoing investigation of campus drug trafficking and sales. Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Theta, Theta Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternities were suspended.

Mug shots of implicated students

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Click here for the mugshots of those involved with the SDSU drug bust. (PDF 11 MB)

It's a leap of faith

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Finding a career abroad requires more than creating an account on a job search Web site, posting your resume and hoping someone will notice you. To begin an international career involves a leap of faith.
Pack your bags. Buy a one-way ticket. And cross your fingers that you land somewhere nice.

Clueless but not jobless

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For many students, the day you've been waiting for is just around the corner.
In just a little more than two weeks, you will officially be a graduate of San Diego State.
But when the confetti settles and your graduation checks have all been cashed, what comes next?
The reality is, many of us have no idea what our plans are for the future.

Grad fest

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For some San Diego State graduates, this May's commencement ceremony won't signify the end of their academic careers. In today's competitive job market, many people find a masters or doctorate degree essential for success. SDSU associate director of career services Aaron Stark said that 14 percent of SDSU's December graduates reported enrollment in a post-baccalaureate program.

Jump into your job

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Graduation means equal parts excitement and anguish.
As May 24 looms, the job hunt becomes intense. So what should you do if you have a diploma, and no steady paycheck?
First, be patient. The rule of thumb is that it takes one month of job searching for every $10,000 in salary.

JOHN P. GAMBOA: 'Gas-tax holiday' more taxing

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You're driving down the open road, wind rushing into your car, extra cash in your hand from saving money thanks to the recently proposed "gas-tax holiday." Then you blow out a tire on a massive pothole. That's not nearly as far-fetched as you might think. Not only is the proposed temporary reduction a bad idea, but the pressure by Sens.

JEFF LEIERITZ: A well-deserved summer holiday

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Think you pay too much for gas? Me too. On April 15, Sen. John McCain proposed suspending the federal tax on gas for the summer. The "gas-tax holiday" would begin on Memorial Day and last until Labor Day. It would result in a suspension of the 18.4 cents per gallon tax on gas and 24.

Drug arrests are busting up SDSU's rep

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A university is a brand, complete with an image that it sells to potential customers.
Well, it's damage control time. San Diego State's brand suffered a major disaster Tuesday, when "Operation Sudden Fall" caused the national image of SDSU to suddenly plummet.

HOLLY FOXEN WELLS: Help me count calories

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Like most college students these days, I'm always on the go. Typically, I only have a few minutes to grab food in between class, work and the million other things that eat up my precious time.
When I'm crunched for time, I try to reach for the healthiest option, but sometimes I cave in to fast-food and other unhealthy food joints such as 7-Eleven.

CARTOON: 5-8-08

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LETTERS: 5-8-08

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Yellow journalism Right underneath the title of each Daily Aztec edition, you will find the words proclaiming itself to be the school's "independent student newspaper." On April 21, however, just below this proclamation, the article's cover headline was "Students march for education.

CARTOON: 5-8-08

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

LIVE AND DANGEROUS: Was this Coachella that bad?

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There are festivals - and then, there is Coachella.
Exhaustion. Dehydration. Crowds. Comfort isn't what cements Coachella as California's best music festival.
It's like running a marathon: After the blood, sweat and tears are showered off, a sense of accomplishment is left engraved in your mind's photo book.

LIVE AND DANGEROUS: Musical healing in Balboa Park

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As a student at San Diego State, it is easy to forget how big the city of San Diego actually is. Somewhere between the transition from our hometowns to higher education, Montezuma Road became our stomping ground, and the College Area transformed into our new "little city.

TEMPO REJECTS

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MTV's reality shows
Paolo Aniciete, Staff Writer

Sixteen years ago, MTV redefined reality television with the premiere of the first season of "The Real World." Today, however, this is certainly not the case. With the complete lack of likeability of this season's "Real World" cast and the sheer stupidity of "A Shot at Love 2 with Tila Tequila," MTV reality is steadily going downhill.

WHO'S ON DECK: The Revolution will not be televised

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Southern California native band, The Plastic Revolution, has made a tour schedule that will launch post-graduation. Comprising the electronic/pop-punk band are members Tommy Kelly, Jake Skolnick, Justin Carey and Carlos Ortiz, who will make a local start to a nine-state tour on Aug.

'ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE': It's dance theater

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A collaboration of edgy, fresh and innovative talent will illuminate the Don Powell Theatre as Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater and leading choreographers present "Voices of San Diego Dance Theater."
The San Diego Dance Theater was founded in 1972 and has since been a leader in the city's artistic culture.

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY: Metal band's latest

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Acting as spokesperson for the National Rifle Association, Charlton Heston probably had a soft spot deep down in his heart for metal.
But after his recent death, we'll never know if Heston rocked out, gun in hand.
Nevertheless, a 1973 film of Heston's helped give birth to some metal - specifically Louisana-based metal band Soilent Green.

DANDY VERSATILE DISCS: New Adult Swim is sketch comedy on crack

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From the deep dark depths of late-night television from Cartoon Network's one and only Adult Swim Network, comes a DVD series that will forever change your view of sketch comedy. From the creators of "Tom Goes to the Mayor," Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, come together once again to form one of the most disturbingly awkward DVD series ever brought to life titled, "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! - Season 1.

FOR YOUR EARS ONLY

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Madonna
Hard Candy
Warner Bros.
Nasir Sakandar, Staff Writer

Clubs usually have two rooms: one room for trance and house music and one for rap and R&B. Both rooms have the same objective: to make you dance.
Madonna, the name who took the term "sex sells" and made it her own, has dropped her faux-English accent and ditched her electronic-fused foreign producers to hire American rap and R&B nobility to help reinvent herself once again.

BASEBALL: SDSU's ace is dealing

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If the San Diego State baseball team was an analogy for life, Stephen Strasburg would be death and taxes. If it was based on "Die Hard," he would be SDSU's equivalent to Sgt. Al Powell. And if he was a truck, he would be a Chevy (if you believe the commercials).

SOFTBALL: Tourney hopes rest on Ross' shoulders

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The differences between Christina Ross on the field and Christina Ross off the field would give night and day a run for their money. In the circle, the senior pitcher is all business and plays the game with intensity. Earlier this season, trailing late in the game against lowly Eastern Michigan, she screamed at the entire team in the dugout.

WATER POLO: Greenwood truly loves her enemy

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Erinn and Ashley Greenwood have had plenty of friendly rivalries over the years. Being athletic sisters, they know a thing or two about competing against each other. But when Erinn chose to play for San Diego State's water polo team a year after Ashley went to UC Davis, they knew this day would eventually come.

Growing pains might stop hurting soon

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Imagine being able to regrow your leg the same way a lizard regrows its tail.
The same people who brought us the Internet and GPS satellites are providing the military - and later the public - with technology to regrow body parts.
The prevalent use of improvised explosives in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has shown the military a new type of injury.

A little 'Grand Theft Auto' goes a long way

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Grand Theft Auto" gamers raided stores last week when the newest title in the hit series was released.
There's been a robbery involving the use of pepper spray, violent muggings, broken jaws and identity theft - just so people can get this game.
Nearly a record-breaking six million units were sold in the game's debut week.

IT'S NOT WHITE BOY DAY: First snow day at SDSU

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For my final column, I wanted to discuss the serious issue of tax reform, and how in less than four years there will be an acute drop in the - holy s---! Big drug bust at San Diego State! Frats involved! Speaking of bust, get me some tissue.
Almost 100 people implicated.

LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS: Done for the day

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Staff Photographer Jason Payne captured this photo of fishing boats anchored after a long day of work in Baja California during an Aztec Adventure kayaking trip.

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS: 5-08-08

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS: 5-08-08

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT