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A SPECIAL NIGHT FEATURING THE FRIGHTSP6

ALSO FEATURING JACK TEMPCHINSPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL/ VALERIE GARCIAHARDWELL ON THE PARK/ TEAGAN TAYLOR TRIOSODA BAR PREVIEW SOMA PREVIEWCONCERT CALENDAR

AND SPECIAL GUESTS STAFF WRITERS DAVID DIXONRYO MIYAUCHICOURTNEY BROWN JAMIE BALLARD BRITTNEY PICKEIJOSSELYN MOLINA

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“Here’s a theory for you to disregard completely: music-true music, not just rock n’ roll. It chooses you. It lives in your car, or alone listening to your headphones, you know, with the vast scenic bridges and angelic choirs in your brain.” This quote is from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman’s wonderful depiction of music journalist Lester Bangs in “Almost Famous.”

I hope you enjoy reading these articles that we chose, or perhaps should I say, chose us.

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Table of ContentsJack Tempchin Interview ...............P. 3Spring Music Festival Guide ..........P. 4Valerie Garcia Interview .................P. 4Hardwell on the Park Review ........P. 5Teagan Taylor Trio Interview ..........P. 5The Frights Preview .......................P. 6Soda Bar Preview ..........................P. 7Soma Preview ...............................P. 8Event Calendar ..............................P. 10

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Alumn artist knows how to write a ‘vict’ry song’

Fans of the band the Eagles, might not realize that Jack Tempchin, a writer of several of their hit songs is a San Diego State alumnus. The most famous tune he wrote is “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” but the musician/singer/songwriter is also responsible for “Already Gone” with country musician Robb Strandlund. In a phone interview with The Aztec, Tempchin talked about his memorable musical experiences on campus.

When he attended SDSU, Tempchin ran a club called Backdoor in the basement of the former Aztec Center.

“I booked and opened for Tom Waits and we performed a song that we wrote together called ‘Tijuana,’” Tempchin said. “Years later, someone on the Internet put up a recording of me and Waits playing that song. In those days, it was a big deal to record. You had to bring in a real tape recorder, so it was a surprise to see that it is now online.”

“I also booked legendary blues players Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry and Robert Pete Williams,” Tempchin said. “I was able to book Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley’s father. He also stayed at my giant hippie pad that I had with six guys near Park Boulevard. He was one of the most awesome talents ever.”

The club played a minor part in the Eagles’ history. “The backroom of the Backdoor is the location where I wrote ‘Already

Gone’ with Strandlund while getting drunk on hard cider,” Tempchin said.

During the interview, Tempchin mentioned a fascinating story about him and a founding member of the Eagles, Glenn Frey, another musician who played at the Backdoor.

“I was fixing up the Backdoor and we decided to carpet the room,” Tempchin said. “Frey was staying at my pad and we stopped by a carpet place. All the old carpets were in a 40-foot pile in the backyard of the place. Glenn and I got a truck and we moved all the carpets to the Backdoor. It’s funny that a future superstar was helping me move carpets.”

Tempchin is grateful for being an Aztec. “I went to several universities before SDSU, but I finished and got my

degree there,” Tempchin said. “The Backdoor and SDSU were a big part of my early adventures, and I’m happy to see it keeps on rolling.”

Tomorrow, Tempchin’s voice will be featured in a multimedia show called “For the Sender: Love Is (Not a Feeling)” at the Star Theatre in Oceanside. He will also be performing with Strandlund on April 19 at Bill Berry’s Songwriter’s Square in Los Angeles. The Eagles will be playing on campus at the Viejas Arena on Oct. 4. If Tempchin is able to make a guest appearance, that would give the audience a “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”

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Nothing beats a California festIt’s spring and you know what that means. This is the time of year when hippies, punks and cowboys flock in massive waves to music festivals around the country. Luckily, Californians have a wide selection of weekend concerts that take place right here in the Golden State. So pick your poison and read on because it takes some skill to survive a music festival.

Coachella: (April 11-13 and April 18-20)

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is known for its blistering heat, flower headbands and, of course, waffle ice cream sandwiches — not to mention the killer lineups year after year. This year’s big headliners include OutKast, Muse and Arcade Fire. However, the beautiful part about Coachella is seeking out the bands in five-point font. Those are the experiences that make the coolest memories. Whether you’re a veteran or a rookie, Coachella never fails to provide the quintessence of what music festivals should be.

A tip for survival, besides the obvious sunscreen and water (which are always under-emphasized), is to avoid video cameras at all costs. Don’t sign any release waivers and don’t talk to any fake reporters.

Stagecoach: (April 25-27)Also known as: the lamer version of

Coachella. I’m sorry, but I think country music sucks. But if you’re into that kind of thing, then Stagecoach is definitely the festival for you. The weekend is full of patriotism, beer and denim cut-offs. This year, headliners include Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. Growing populations of young people are entering the country music scene, dusting off their cowboy boots, and getting in “rage-coach mode.” If you plan on partaking in this rodeo, just stay away from the creepy cowboys.

Joshua Tree Music Festival (May 15-18)The 12th annual Joshua Tree Music

Festival is described by its official website as “an intimate setting, where the distinction between artist and audience is blurred, and a passionate performance can be truly relished in close proximity to the stage.” Some may say major music festivals have become over-commercialized and have lost sight of the unity and frivolity music can bring. This down-to-earth event is like a time machine back to the Woodstock era and serves as a reminder that the true free spirit of rock and roll isn’t dead. Let’s be honest, could you identify any of the performers like Nahko & Medicine For

the People or Acorn Project? Probably not, but that’s what festivals are supposed to be about. These musicians are beyond stoked to play for an audience they can vibe off of, an audience that is simply happy to be enjoying good music and good people. Some tips for surviving the weekend include avoiding longhaired men passing around “herbal remedies,” and if you choose to camp, don’t be afraid of sunscreen.

Lightning in a Bottle: (May 22-26) The name speaks for itself. This five-

day electronic event is described as “a celebration of art, music, performance, sustainability, and life.” This year’s lineup features an array of groovy bands and DJs such as Moby, Phantogram and Baauer. The festival includes a multitude of other features such as artistic workshops, guest speakers and a series of yoga classes accompanied by a separate lineup of musicians. The Lucent Temple of Consciousness is the center of the festival and guides people in joining their body and mind.

A tip for survival, and this cannot be stressed enough: bring food and water. Camping in the middle of nowhere for five days can get to you. If the heat doesn’t, it will probably be the hallucinogen-like mediation practices … or maybe something else hallucinogen-like.

The extremely popular Calif. music festival known as Coachella will begin tomorrow. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIIAN VAN DER BRUG/LOS ANGELES TIMES/MCT

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A big career with musical momentsAs a music education junior at San Diego State, Valerie Garcia has demonstrated true talent as both a singer and a musician.

Garcia said since coming to SDSU, the music department has helped her grow as a musician and has created many opportunities for her to learn. She said one of the benefits of SDSU’s music department is that it’s small, which makes it easy to get one-on-one time with teachers. As an aspiring music education teacher, the music department has been an excellent resource in giving Garcia hands-on experience with teaching music to young kids.

“My favorite experience here at San Diego State was when I got to teach third graders a song and music lesson, which gave me hands-on training in my field. The music department was incredible and had the resources to make that happen,” Garcia said.

For someone who has a great passion for teaching, Garcia said this was an amazing

experience because it showed her not only what she did wrong, but what she did right while teaching the kids. For Garcia, having the opportunity to teach the kids was a confirmation that she is in the right field, and she said she would do it again in a heartbeat. Her music career started at a very young age and she has been singing informally all her life.

“In high school I always won the award for ‘most musical’ or ‘human iPod,’” Garcia chuckled.

It was the musical “The Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber that inspired Garcia to sing and pursue a career in music. She said her voice teacher, Dr. Michelle Ayres, has done an amazing job in helping Garcia develop her voice in just one semester. Because Garcia is a music education major, this gives her the challenging task of learning how to play a variety of different instruments. Since joining the music department at SDSU, she has learned to do so.

“As a music education major, it is required that I learn all the different types of instruments, including brass, strings,

piano and woodwinds” Garcia said. “So far it’s been a great experience learning how to play the violin and percussion instruments.”

After graduation, Garcia plans to fulfill her dream of becoming a music teacher and pursuing her credentials. After acquiring her teaching credentials, Garcia plans to teach a middle school band and choir at a school in San Diego or Los Angeles County. In today’s economy, finding a job after graduating may be a struggle for some, but not so much for Garcia who said the music education department has a 100 percent employment rate.

“The music education program has dbeen great in finding jobs for the graduates,” Garcia said.

Aztecs can watch Garcia’s incredible vocal performance as well as other choir performers on May 7 at College Avenue Baptist Church. For those who are interested in pursuing singing, the Aztec Concert Choir is accepting all majors with no audition or previous experience needed.

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Hardwell gets EDM fans raving#HARDWELL

San Diego State student keeps jazz in the family

High temperatures didn’t deter massive crowds from coming to LED’s Hardwell in the Park event on March 23, ready to dance the afternoon away. Thousands of people arrived to the backfield of Petco Park, decked out in flower crowns and “candy beaded” bracelets

that are traded to new friends in the name of peace, love, unity and respect.

Hardwell greeted a screaming crowd by giving fans exactly what they wanted. Ravers danced more enthusiastically as the sun dipped lower in the sky. Before long, people were being hoisted onto each other’s shoulders, making new friends all around and screaming for more.

Hardwell did not disappoint. He fed off the excitement of the crowd and kept them going hard. Songs such as “Dare You,” featuring Matthew Koma, and

“Countdown” pumped up concertgoers all afternoon until 7 p.m. Luckily

for those fans 21 and up who just couldn’t get enough EDM, Hardwell continued to play at an afterparty at Fluxx Nightclub nearby.

It’s easy to see why Hardwell was chosen as the No. 1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine, beating

other huge names such as five-time winner Armin Van Buuren and

the quickly rising Avicii. Hardwell’s infectious energy, clear passion for

producing and ear for quality dance floor beats all serve to make him one of the biggest and best producers right now. The Dutch producer and DJ isn’t letting it get to his head, though. In an interview with The Independent he explained, “My friends help keep me grounded and I can always rely on them to tell me the truth. If a song sounds crap they’ll tell me and that’s the

same philosophy I use in my life too.”If you’re seeking similar EDM events,

consider checking out trancer James Dymond at Spin nightclub on April 18. If that doesn’t interest you, try hardstyle diva Lady Faith performing at local venue Somewhere Loud on April 24 or Armin Van Buuren at the Valley View Casino Center on May 10.

The popular DJ Hardwell played a fan-friendly concert at Petco Park on March 23. JAMIE BALLARD, STAFF WRITER

The Teagan Taylor Trio, born in the heart of Imperial Beach, has made its name known around San Diego as part of an indie-jazz movement. The band, which is composed of San Diego State student Teagan, her twin brother Dylan and their father Tim, has been able to capture the essence of different genres into a synchronization of Teagan’s melodic voice, and her group’s jazz background. It’s clear the band’s music reflects the family’s influences throughout the different directions its style has taken.

The band started out playing for a 6th grade camp fundraiser, and was soon asked to perform at private parties and local events. Since the beginning of their music careers, the Teagan Taylor Trio has recorded three albums consisting of both covers and original music.

Their new album “Hello” came out last June with all original music and Teagan’s own songwriting. From

San Diego to Los Angeles and even upstate New York, the Teagan Taylor Trio has brought a new eclectic mix

of jazz and indie-folk to the public. Two of its albums, “Wonderland” and “Hello,” have been nominated for Best Jazz Album of the Year for the San Diego Music Awards. Teagan also spoke about her experience in the San Diego music scene and the tight knit community that has allowed for the rapid increase of her fan base.

Although Teagan and her family started off small, their dedication and passion is taking them to a carefully experimental phase accompanied by eloquent songwriting. The Teagan Taylor Trio will be performing April 12 at Upstart Crow in Seaport Village. The mellow coffeehouse vibe and eclectic performances will leave the listeners with in a calm and relaxed state of mind.

To check out their music, or bookings, visit teagantaylor.com.

Teagan Taylor has performed throughout California and even up-state New York. JOSSELYN MOLINA, STAFF WRITER

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The Frights’ current hype in the San Diego music scene can be compared to that of Slightly Stoopid’s rising popularity during the turn of the century. The surf-punk band, composed of three high school friends Mikey Carnevale, Richard Dotson and Adam Lomnitzer, has been showcasing their music across San Diego since

December 2012, when they were signed by Postmark Records. A mix of their personality and influences by popular Burger Record bands such as FIDLAR and Mac DeNarco has brought a little something new to San Diego.

The young talent that the three friends have shown throughout their many appearances at Soma, The Casbah, Soda Bar and Che Cafe has been a breath of fresh air for San Diego music lovers. Since the surf-punk genre

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The Frights jam to surf-punk attitudehasn’t gotten to the heart of San Diego as much as it has for Orange County Burger Records bands, The Frights have been able to get their name out to San Diego’s nonconformists. In about over a year, the band has produced two EPs and one full-length self-titled album, as well as two self-recorded music videos. Their individualism and “no expectations” attitude has given them a fun and mischievous reputation on stage, which fans love.

Wrong Records label will be putting out “Seven Inch,” containing two of The Frights’ singles, “Beach Porn” and “Make-Out Point,” which both have music videos on YouTube. The Frights’ next concert in San Diego will be May 24, at Soma with Death Lens, Groms, Seminole and Hydrogen Jukebox.

Make sure to check out upcoming videos and records coming out by The Frights and support local San Diego local bands.

Local band, The Frights, have gotten a lot of attention recently thanks to occasional radio play and performances at several different music venues in San Diego. JOSSELYN MOLINA, STAFF WRITER

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The Soda Bar is a hidden gem on El Cajon Boulevard that carries a mellow yet harmonious vibe. From 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Everyday, this music venue is open to anyone who loves to drink, dance and listen to amazing live music. Attendees can enjoy happy hour from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets to see the bands generally range from $5 to $15 and can either be bought online or at the door.

A band playing tonight is Ghoul from Oakland, who are recognized as a thrash metal band notorious for their trademark of wearing masks. Other bands playing soon are the U.K. rock band The Jim Jones Revue and folk-pop singer Dana

Falconberry. Although the Soda Bar doesn’t

serve food, there is a full bar with a variety of beer selections, booths and a dance floor. Booths can’t be reserved so seating is first come first serve, so be sure to be on time

to snatch a good spot. The small intimate space allows fans to get up close and personal with their favorite bands to have a truly incredible experience.

The Soda Bar supports local bands.

It’s a great place to discover new bands and mingle with people who share a passion for music. For those who have a band and are interested in booking with the Soda Bar, the venue books one to three months in advance. Dates of availability can be found on the calendar located on the Soda Bar’s homepage.

The band Ghoul will be perorming at the Soda Bar. The band plays dark thrash metal music. PHOTO COURTESY OF CREEPSYLVANIA.COM

Everyday, this music venue is open to anyone who loves to drink, dance and listen to amazing live music.

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At Soma, ear candy is served

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It’s said to be an old movie theater, which might explain the great acoustics and eerie atmosphere. But what goes on behind the scenes at Soma San Diego is more of a euphonious experience. The venue located on Sports Arena Boulevard is open to all ages. It has hosted its fair share of big-name artists as well as local and developing artists of all different music genres. In fact, it seems as if almost all developing bands or artists have come through Soma’s doors at least once in their careers. Bands such as Vampire Weekend, Slightly Stoopid, Streetlight Manifesto, Two Door Cinema Club, and The xx have all performed on Soma’s stage at least once on their musical journeys.

Soma isn’t just a concert venue; to

some it’s a refuge where music becomes a medium of expression. Over the past couple of years, Soma has been home to many different music scenes featuring big-name artists. It becomes an outlet to experience the possibilities of the music world, which many developing artists would not have otherwise. The theater

can be an intimate setting, which allows artists to share their music with other open-minded people.

Upcoming shows worth seeing are these next months’

appearances of Augustana, who will soon release their new album “Life Imitating Life,” the post-hardcode fan favorite Chiodos, and Man Overboard, which is still gaining popularity after its big boom last year. Overall, Soma has earned its reputation to provide San Diego with talented new and upcoming artists.

Bands such as Vampire Weekend, Slightly Stoopid ... have all performed on Soma’s stage ...


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This March, YG dropped his major label debut “My Krazy Life,” a West Coast gangsta-rap essential. The Compton rapper is bringing his party-ready singles like “My Hitta” and”Bompon” to perform on stage. YG will also be supported by key collaborator DJ Mustard, whose great “Ketchup” mixtape collects all the irresistible party-rap he produced in the past few years.

Indie romantics The Pains of Being Pure at Heart return with their third album, “Days of Abandon” in May. The band’s new single “Simple and Sure” is a sunny delight that finds them in a direction away from the heavy guitars in their previous record, “Belong.” The show is supported by UK rockers Fear of Men, another exciting band releasing a new album in May.

Wild rapper Danny Brown holds nothing back as he spits rugged and raw with his signature high-pitched yelp. His major label debut “Old” includes the darkest hood stories and the most zonked-out bangers. No matter what kind of sound, Brown’s hyped raps should liven up the night.

Musician Will Wiesenfeld is the man behind the glitch-pop act Baths that mixes pretty synth-pop with the ugliest confessionals. The clashing music made the second Baths album “Obsidian” such a haunting yet beautiful piece of work. Alongside Wiesenfeld, blown-out rap trio Young Fathers and future-club producer P. Morris will perform as supporting acts at the show.

Step Brothers is a duo of Los Angeles producer-rappers Evidence and Alchemist. Ev is one-third of the great Dilated Peoples, while Alc has helmed countless collaborations from Mobb Deep to Action Bronson. In Step Brothers, the two bring their signature soulful boom-bap to the mix. Check out their solid debut “Lord Steppington” for a preview of the duo.

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Prolific punks Against Me! released “Transgender Dysphoria Blues,” one of the most powerful rock albums so far this year. The standout single from the record, “Black Me Out,” finds frontwoman Laura Jane Grace fighting against being outed on behalf of outcasts everywhere. Performed live, the song can be the perfect anthem to shout along to.

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Indie romantics The Pains of Being Pure at Heart return with their third album, “Days of Abandon” in May. The band’s new single “Simple and Sure” is a sunny delight that finds them in a direction away from the heavy guitars in their previous record, “Belong.” The show is supported by UK rockers Fear of Men, another exciting band releasing a new album in May.

In its new album “Guilty of Everything,” punk band Nothing mixes dream-pop textures in its hardcore riffs to create a mellow yet brutal sound. Nothing will be joined by metalgaze act Whirr, whose latest “Around” EP stretches out epic riffs in a similar style. Also, take a listen to the other supporting act, the industrial electronic duo Youth Code. With three great bands, it’s a stacked lineup worth the admission.

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Since releasing the bone-chilling album “Young Team” in 1997, Mogwai has stood as a rock giant. Countless modern acts has attempted to recreate the slow-burning terror of the band’s song “Like Herod,” but none has come close. Mogwai’s latest record “Rave Tapes” mines on its signature black sound, and perhaps translates better to witness the band unfolding the new music live.

Simon Green has been producing pristine midtempo grooves under the guise Bonobo for more than a decade. Last year’s Bonobo album “The North Borders” finds Green continuing his streak for fresh beats with songs like “Cirrus” and “Heaven for Sinner,” featuring Erykah Badu. Accompanying Bonobo, synth-pop auteur Nite Jewel is joining as a supporting act.

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For those attending the cosmic pop duo Broken Bell’s sold-out show, don’t miss supporting act Au Revoir Simone. The retro-pop trio strengthened their soft fuzz for a more confident pop record with last year’s “Move in Spectrums.” Preview singles like “Somebody Who” and “Crazy” from their the album to get familiar with sweet sounds and melodies of Au Revoir Simone.

For her new single “Girls Chase Boys,” Ingrid Michaelson subtly applies a more modern-pop sound into her traditional pop music. The drums snap clean beneath the classic pianos and Michaelson sings an irresistible hook that sweetly rises and swings. If “Girls Chase Boys” is any indication, the new material on her upcoming album “Lights Out” might be a more lively take on Michaelson’s music, fitting for her upcoming San Diego show.

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He built it, and they came. A year ago, a San Diego State student discovered the ruins of a restaurant in east Oceanside. Biology and journalism senior Nat Thitathan’s financial foes were snapping at his heels: debt, the cost of living and the threat of grad school expenses. He decided he wanted to break even. He decided to entrepreneur his own restaurant. Only after a year, he’s built far more than a Thai diner.

Thitathan owns and cooks for Papaya Bay, an Oceanside Thai bistro, which opened nearly a year ago. Simultaneously, he is taking 22 units this semester. He employs family and friends who need help, financially or otherwise.

“I think helping others is the ultimate education,” Thitathan said. “And, to do that, I had to take the ultimate risk.”

Growing up in low-income neighborhoods of Linda Vista and Spring Valley, Thitathan learned the essentiality of community. His parents acted as missionaries for the Church of Christ, and contributed intensely to the Thai community. His mother taught with the San Diego Unified School District and his father worked as both a minister and a psychologist.

Aztec cooks up passion for leadership“Thai culture is collectivistic. Here, it’s all

about the individual,” Thitathan said. The church, however, was not the only

community that influenced Thitathan. The majority of his friends joined gangs. Some used crystal meth or cocaine. Some died. After his parents’ divorce, Thitathan resolved to escape his negative influences, fleeing 7,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

In Thailand, his parents’ country of origin, he overcame his financial disabilities, even landing a job as a disc jockey for Thailand’s 102 FM Pop Radio.

“Thailand saved my life,” Thitathan said.

He returned to America and unearthed the passion rooted in him as a boy—medicine. After a few difficult years, his sister passed at University of California, San Diego’s medical institute. Thitathan aspires to enter a medical graduate program at UCSD, because of both the school’s

prestige and the lives that still need saving today.

Thanks to Papaya Bay, graduate school is now tangible for him.

“Nat is one of the greatest leaders and managers I’ve ever met,” Papaya Bay waiter and assistant cook Junior Barroso said.

Without professional assistance, Thitathan designed a delicious Thai cuisine menu,

complete with tom ka, panaang curry and pineapple fried rice.

Barroso has known Thitathan for over 10 years, a relationship foreign to most restaurants, but characteristic of Papaya Bay.

Thitathan focuses on disadvantaged youths

with stories similar to his, who don’t

have access to the

skillset necessary for success. “I had to teach them table manners,

patience—even algebra,” Thitathan said. Thitathan provides his employees shelter

out of his own home, jobs at Papaya Bay and even a future. He utilizes restaurant runoff to finance employees’ college tuitions. Despite the difficulties of his role as mentor, Thitathan finds community an apt reward.

“The way I see it, it takes six to carry a coffin,” Thitathan said. “Do you know six people who will really be there for you?”

Papaya Bay broke even nearly a month ago, and with a couple of years left in his undergraduate, Thitathan is looking ahead to his educational future. But regardless of the school he ends up attending, Papaya Bay will continue to be a source of income and fraternity for him and his employees.

Thitathan defeated poverty, built a restaurant and is marching toward graduate school. Although his proverbial plate is fuller than any Thai dish, Thitathan is content.

“Life is not about money,” he said. “It’s what you do.”

With only raw determination, this native of the “ghettos “constructed a community that will outlast any student loan.

“I think helping others is the ultimate education.”- Nat Thitathan

Owner, Papaya Bay

COURTESY OF NAT THITATHAN

Pitching: The University of Nevada, Reno baseball

team is off to a lackluster start, going 16-14 so far, but one aspect that has been great is their bullpen.

“Their bullpen is one of the best in our conference,” San Diego State assistant coach Mark Martinez said. “It will be important for us to get ahead early.”

For SDSU on the other hand, it’s been all about sophomore starting pitcher Bubba Derby (5-0, 1.99 ERA) dominating on Friday nights.

“Bubba has done well getting us going and setting the tone for the series,” Martinez said.

Junior closer Michael Cederoth has also been outstanding in his new role, tallying 12 saves and posting a .167 opposing batting average. The Aztecs clearly have the edge in starting pitching with Derby and Sunday

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: Aztecs vs. NevadaWeekend Preview

Ty FranceKEVIN SERRANO, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

starting pitcher, sophomore Mark Seyler (5-2, 2.48 ERA) consistently providing quality starts throughout the year. However, if the offense does not provide early leads, the Nevada bull pen will be a factor.

Offense: Sophomore third baseman Ty France has

been tearing it up, leading the Mountain West Conference in batting average and leading his team with 30 RBI and 47 hits.

“(France has) been doing a great job managing his at bats and producing for this offense,” Martinez said.

The Nevada offense has been pretty weak this season, but a bright spot for them is junior outfielder Kewby Meyer who is the lone member of the Wolf Pack batting better than .300. Being that this is the second time these teams have played each other this season, pitchers have a better read on the batters they’re facing, which will be a factor in the series.

“Nevada is the first team that we have played twice, they’re going to pitch well,

and runs may be at a premium,” Martinez said.

Prediction:Off to their best start in 15 years (25-8,

10-5 MWC) the Aztecs have been riding a wave of confidence that stems from making regional in last year’s College World Series.

“Winning breeds winning,” Martinez said. “This is a special group of kids—it’s not just one guy, it’s a bunch of guys trying to make a statement.”

SDSU took two out of three last times these teams met, outscoring the Wolf Pack 17-7. One game to watch will be on Saturday when junior pitcher Michael RoBards will presumably get the start. He has struggled this season, posting a 4.96 ERA.

If Derby is able to remain dominant on Friday, and RoBards continues to struggle on Saturday, it will set up a pivotal rubber match on Sunday featuring Seyler. The Aztecs scoring early will no doubt be the key to the series. If they are able to do so they will take two out of three.

ON THE MOUND

Friday, 4/11at Nevada, 6 p.m. PTProbable starting pitcher:

Bubba Derby

Saturday, 4/12at Nevada, 2 p.m. PTProbable starting pitcher:

Michael RoBards

Sunday, 4/13at Nevada, 1 p.m. PTProbable starting pitcher:

Mark Seyler

“(France has) been doing a great job managing his at bats, and producing for the offense.”

- Assistant Coach Mark Martinez

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As students sat down at their desks on what would have usually been a routine Monday afternoon in Peterson Gym, room 242, protesters, media teams and curious bystanders crowded into the inconspicuous lecture hall.

For the past few months, the Institute on World Affairs class has been visited by a variety of distinguished guest speakers as part of a lecture series entitled “Blood on our Hands: Moral Responsibility in Global Affairs.” The guest speaker for the day’s lecture was University of California, Santa Barbara lecturer and Professor Emeritus of Princeton University Richard Falk.

The controversy of the lecture had less to do with the lecture topic and more with the speaker’s record. For the past few years Falk has served as the U.N. special rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories and during his tenure released several scathing reports on human rights abuses by the Israeli government.

Local “pro-Israel” advocacy organization StandWithUs released an “action alert” shortly before the presentation, calling for SDSU to cancel the lecture or move it off campus because of Falk’s background. According to the group, having Falk on campus is equivalent to

Lecturer attracts local controversy

saying SDSU is anti-Israel.Director of the International Security

and Conflict Resolution program Jonathan Graubart addressed the group’s concerns as he introduced Falk, explaining that the lecture topic had little or nothing to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“For a group that bills itself as supporting free speech, it seems unfair to ask anything more of Mr. Falk than has been asked of any of the other guest lecturers we’ve had,” Graubart said.

As Falk began his lecture he also addressed the crowd that had gathered.

“Unfortunately for many of those here today I did not come here to discuss the case of Israel,”

Falk said. “However it is, in my opinion, one of the most important cases for us to discuss today, especially in the U.S.”

Falk’s lecture tackled a variety of topics ranging from the West’s response to human rights abuses to how people interpret power. During his lecture Falk was especially critical of the U.S.’s use of military power to resolve conflicts.

“The idea that military might is a true measure of a country’s power abroad is an illusion,” Falk said.

According to Falk, use of military force has been problematic in solving conflicts in any country with a population of more than 10 million since the ‘50s.

“The future of global change is with the citizens, not the governments of states,” Falk said. “Most governments, including that of the U.S., have yet to understand this.”

As it became apparent that the lecture was not going to be an especially dramatic spectacle, local news teams and many of the protesters began to trickle out of the back door of the lecture hall.

The topic of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was not raised again until those gathered in the lecture hall were given a chance to ask Falk questions. Graubart allowed many of his students to ask questions about Falk’s theoretical background but the questions quickly turned to attacks on Falk’s stance on Israel as the floor was opened to the others gathered for the lecture.

Graubart had to repeatedly mediate as many of the members of the crowd called Falk an “anti-Semite” and criticized Falk’s past writings on Israel.

Falk, who is of Jewish descent, defended himself explaining he was strictly doing his job when he wrote the negative reports on Israel.

“Unfortunately the case of Israel is one of the clearest examples of human rights violations under international law today,” Falk said. “I was simply doing my job.”

Members of StandWithUs declined to comment following the lecture.

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The latest annual cleanup of cigarette butts led by Associate Director for Border and Global Health Thomas Novotny has shown the immediate effects of the recent smoking ban at San Diego State, which was implemented at the beginning of the year.

Students and faculty discovered more than 100,000 cigarette butts during the course of four years since the cleanup’s inception in 2010. The team found 18,903 cigarette butts this year, as opposed to the 19,147 found last year — a difference of about 250.This year, the group expanded the clean up to the parking lots where more people have been observed smoking.

Novotny has been a part of the cleanup since its inception. He said it’s too early to see the effectiveness of the ban because people haven’t assimilated to it as the standard yet ,and many of the butts were probably left over prior to the ban.

“What we’re trying to do is achieve a different sort of norm,” Novotny said. “There’s nothing normal about smoking. It does sound like we’re trying to tell people what to do, but smoking is an extraordinarily bad habit on campus; it’s not good and we’re trying to teach people good life skills. There’s really less and

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less tolerance of smoking, socially as well as in the job market. It’s bad for our campus, society, healthcare system — every individual who picks it up.”

Sociology senior Christopher Lara-Cruz is the vice chair of the A.S. University Affairs Board. He said the socially enforced ban may not be as effective as planned. A new location for smokers should be provided as a means of finding a middle ground.

“I think that any ban of any sort of a behavior that is considered deviant but not illegal is not going to work, especially since the university allows drinking on campus in the residence halls for those that are 21 and over, but grown adults are not allowed to smoke cigarettes,” Lara-Cruz said. “There is also a history in the country that prohibition doesn’t work — two perfect example would be alcohol prohibition and the failed war on drugs.”

Lara-Cruz said that A.S. sent out a survey to students in regards to the ban and a majority of responses came back in favor of it. Only about 2,500 out of 30,000 students responded, which is not representative of the campus as a whole.

California State University, Fullerton has a similar policy to the smoking ban policy here at SDSU. Implemented in August 2013, Cal State Fullerton engages in its own social enforcement, cited as community

enforcement, according to the Daily Titan. Students around campus declared themselves “Fresh Air Advocates” and actively promote awareness around campus of the smoking ban.

Cal State Fullerton’s Director of Media Relations Christopher Bugbee said their campus smoking ban was a response to a community request and is simply a matter of enforcing community norms.

Novotny said the SDSU ban is not an attempt to inhibit the rights of individuals, but a way to protect public property, similar to maintaining a state park or beach.

“There is no reason the campus should be filled up with cigarette butts. There is no ‘right’ to smoke, but you can still smoke many other places,” he said. “This is a campus provided by taxpayers. There is not a right to foul up the environment.

Cigarette butts still litter the ground despite the smoking ban. MONICA LINZMEIER, PHOTO EDITOR

Staring in the face of defeatSilence is a strange companion

It makes one’s thoughts fill the vacancy it creates.

These six walls that contain me,

At times they seem so distant

So far away

And I feel so incredibly small.

But other times they constrict me,

Confine my thoughts and strangle my emotions,

The emptiness is suffocating.

I’m still so conflicted,

So passionate yet so numb.

Desensitized and lost.

Trying my hardest to escape escapism

And finding out I must face it head on.

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thefutureyour Birthday (4/10/14) - Pursue love and happiness this year, and find it easily. Creativity abounds, with artists (of all media) especially favored. Home renovations spruce up for parties this spring. Plan early for a summer adventure, prioritizing fun. Autumn winds reveal a new view with new options. Discover and release a limitation.

hoW it WorKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

arieS (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 5 - You’re entering a two-day busy phase, with steady, creative work and some unexpected circumstances to dodge. Logic and emotion come together. You see the value in an offer. Wait to make a final decision. Anticipate consequences from differing perspectives.tauruS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - The information you seek may not be in the manual. Speak with an expert friend or two for a new view. Resources and ideas arise in the social commons. Hang out with people you love and admire. Romance easily kindles sparks into flame. Go play.Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Today and tomorrow favor household changes and domestic bliss. Clean house and discover forgotten treasures. Work from home, and save travel time and energy. Handle practical family matters, too. Plan a party, and connect with friends.cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 7 - You learn quickly today and tomorrow, so pay attention. Measure thrice and cut once. Go faster by taking your time. Costs may be higher than expected. Let go of irritation with a quick walk outside, deep breathing and meditational moments.leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Today and tomorrow could get expensive without a plan or guidelines. Focus on bringing funds in, and spend within your budget. Consider non-monetary resources when listing your assets. You have more than you think.VirGo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 - You’re in the driver’s seat today and tomorrow. Expand your territory, without overspending. Follow a hunch. Review your plan and resources, and tweak for high performance. The energy’s high, and you’re in charge. It could get messy.liBra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - Face something you’ve been avoiding, and conclude arrangements. It’s especially satisfying to check it off your list. Listen to the emotional undercurrent. You’re especially sensitive today and tomorrow. Avoid travel and expense.Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Handle the paperwork and update budgets for extra profits. Hide out, if necessary. Stifle your rebellious tendencies. Launch a project or trip later. Build a strong foundation. Get social today and tomorrow, and strengthen friendships. Your community appreciates your participation.SaGittariuS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Career matters demand your attention today and tomorrow. This project raises your status. The profits come later. Start saving up for what you want, together. Re-affirm a commitment. Enjoy recreational activities, too.capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 7 - Review your accounts; pay down debt and stash funds for a rainy day. Find new ways to be resourceful. Nurture children, and learn from their unfiltered wisdom. Begin writing or recording. Keep studying and indulge in philosophical or ethical conversation.aquariuS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Financial planning keeps your boat afloat, especially today and tomorrow. Adjust and prepare. Write down what you want. Admit limitations. Deadlines loom, so take care of business. Finish chores.piSceS (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 6 - Hold yourself to high standards. Love pushes you onward and upward. Postpone chores and finish an old job. Consult with experts today and tomorrow. Partnership gets the job done. Rely on caring support.

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acroSS1 Parking lot attendant6 False friends11 Brillo competitor14 St. Teresa’s home15 Just beginning to learn16 Demolition need17 High-maintenance Gonzales?19 Native Nebraskan20 Power co. service21 Pitcher Maglie22 Dove call23 Off-the-cuff stuff26 Took a chance on28 Cinque e uno29 Naps, say33 Versatile bean34 Fond du __, Wisconsin

35 Like a blue moon, in old Rome36 Hand-holding group dances39 Sacred synagogue cabinets41 Muse of poetry43 Forum robe44 Rahm Emanuel, vis-à-vis Chicago46 Felipe or Matty of baseball47 Outdated PC monitor48 Curly tormentor49 December drop-in51 __ to the city52 Bee bites55 One in the game57 Curved part58 Feverish60 In need of sharpening61 Round-bottomed cooker

62 Overeating bird tempting Sylvester?67 Eden outcast68 Spooky69 “Sesame Street” roommate70 “L.A. Law” co-star Susan71 Sports page data72 Sporty sunroofs

doWn1 Airport shuttle, often2 Many a Monopoly prop.3 More than a fib4 Respected village figure5 President after Polk6 Like “stewardess” nowadays, briefly7 “I __ what you did there”8 Meadow moms9 Storm-tracking device10 In vogue11 Bullwinkle pal who’s been working out?12 En pointe, in ballet13 Waited in line, say18 Harsh23 Muslim religion24 Stiller’s partner25 Fussy Disney mouse?27 Smudge on 49-Across’s suit30 Poet Teasdale et al.31 Refrain syllables32 Kept under wraps37 Shake hands (on)38 Mythical man-goat40 “It won’t be long”42 Yield45 Periods of power50 Way off base52 Cut, as logs53 Valuable stash54 Driving hazard56 Bright-eyed59 Actress __ Flynn Boyle60 Salon supplies63 __ for tat64 Record producer Brian65 Gratuity66 “Right!”

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everyone and no oneIlluminate my darkness with the spark of something clearDissipate the hazy cloud that encompasses my thought, Flood me with a comfort that destroys all traces of fearAnd remind me of what I’ve long forgot.

Take me back to days of old, when strength and grace were abundant. Take away the sense of cynicism that has replaced optimism with reluctance.

Infuse me with the sense of care that brought me lasting safetyOpen my heart to a truth that I once found sacred and everlasting,Let every drop of anguish melt with the acceptance of uncertainty

And show me how to navigate through principles so contrasting.

Please, I need some indication of consistency, I despise being this capricious.How can I be honest to anyone let alone myself when my own psyche is duplicitous?

Please just show me some relief from something that I know is realMy heart has sunk and I don’t see how I will get through…Restore the sense of love that was the most certain thing I could ever feelPlease, I’m slipping … And who am I even talking to?

Everyone and no one.

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