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Updates for March 11, 2010
SOFTBALL: Pitcher-catcher bond is all in the family for SDSU
By: Dan Perez, Senior Staff Writer
A pitcher-catcher combination is one of the most important relationships in softball. The two have to be comfortable and absolutely trusting: the pitcher trusts the catcher to block balls, the catcher knows how the pitches may move and what the pitcher li…
MEN’S LACROSSE: Facing off with lacrosse star Evan Youngstrom
By: Matt McClanahan, Staff Writer
Evan Youngstrom can recall the exact day he fell in love with lacrosse. He was young. It was that age when children become sadly aware of their growing neglect for action figures or Barbie dolls, but still in that stage when they can’t get enough of…
BASEBALL: Freshman pitcher attracts attention
By: Felina Tambakos, Staff Writer
Nerves affected San Diego State pitcher Bryan Crabb once. “I got nervous before my first start,” the freshman said. “But to be honest, I haven’t really since my first game. I feel comfortable now, a lot more comfortable than I thou…
SDSU staffer lends a helping flight
By: Robert Moreno, Contributor
Richard Pickett is not only the San Diego State’s chief information officer; he is a professional pilot too. In his more than 30 years of flying, no flight was as important as the one he made the week of Jan. 31, a flight he said tallied 18,000 roun…
Modern Space vote passes
By: Whitney Lawrence, City Editor
Associated Students representatives waited anxiously in Aztec Center last night to hear A.S. Elections Coordinator Crystal Warren say what they longed to hear: the Modern Space student referendum passed….
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Kooza’ masters some serious clowning around
By: Allie Daugherty, Tempo Editor
The latest show from the Canadian circus troupe is now at Del Mar
The word “circus” usually invokes thoughts of elephants, lion tamers and ring leaders. The members of Cirque du Soleil, however, take a slightly different approach to life under the big top. This month, the world-renowned circus troupe has ret…
LIVE AND DANGEROUS: Louis XIV veteran comes back for more at Bar Pink
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UNDER THE SCOPE: KCR’s Alvey chats about his love for the station
By: Kaitin Trataris, Staff Writer
KCR recently received an important grant that allowed them to relocate
KCR is San Diego State’s very own student-run private radio station, where students can be their own DJ by broadcasting music and expressing their personal views. Promotions Director Shea Alvey and current manager Andrew Lockard are upholding the 40…
BETWEEN THE COVERS: ‘Culture’ book fights injustice one beat at a time
By: Katy McCreery, Staff Writer
‘Culture is Our Weapon’ gives a new perspective on hope
As a vicious war rages on in the favelas (or shantytowns) of Rio de Janeiro, music is changing the lives of teens and young adults. The people who have become victims to the drug wars on the streets have been overshadowed by the expansion of Brazil’…
LIVE AND DANGEROUS: Funksters from Galactic are out of this world
By: Paul Hernandez, Staff Writer
New Orleans music has always been a breeding ground of cultural influences creating a singular flavor unlike any other place in the world. The collaboration of styles and sounds can be heard seven days a week from every street corner to every venue that h…
PASS THE POPCORN: ‘League’ promises predictable plot
By: Maggie Pehanick, Staff Writer
With the hot girl dating a witty-but-otherwise-average guy trend (thank you, Judd Apatow) continuing into the new decade, “She’s Out of My League” proves to be funny but unmemorable date-movie material. Kirk (Jay Baruchel) is a “mo…
Updates for March 10, 2010
Graduation report released
By: Alejandra Paz, Contributor
Report targets groups with low graduation and retention rates
San Diego State has worked to improve student success, and a recent report shows the extra effort has paid off. The Division of Undergraduate Studies released its Facilitating Graduation SDSU Delivery Plan Feb. 26. The plan not only highlights SDSU’…
