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A fired-up President Barack Obama took former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt

Romney to task on a variety of issues Tuesday night in an intense town hall-style debate at Hofstra University, because apparently New York University wasn’t available.

Romney, who the Republicans didn’t really want as their candidate yet who somehow made it this far, continued his tactic from the previous debate of making a lot of highly inaccurate statements. This is a real problem for voters who appreciate accuracy-based political rhetoric. Romney outdid himself in this respect, managing to stuff 31 untrue assertions into a mere 41 minutes of speaking time. Compared with Romney’s mediocre performance in the first debate, when he only lied 27 times

San Diego State’s Musical Theatre program received a $2.4 million donation from professors emeriti, Carey Wall and Terry O’Donnell, last week. The two joined forces to make the contribution in order to help the program continue to grow.

The musical theatre program at SDSU is one of two programs in the country offering master’s degrees in fine arts.

Students in the two-year program are required to complete 60 units of studies upon graduating. Graduate students of the musical theater program are trained as they prepare for careers as performers, directors, music

directors, choreographers and educators. The program celebrated

Retired professors donate $2.4 milcampus

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its 30th anniversary last year. This gift will ensure the MFA

program at SDSU continues to offer its students prestigious professors. One way it will ensure this is by creating a new faculty position with the donation.

“The person who teaches will be a music of arts professor in the program,” College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts dean Joyce Gattas said.

Gattas explained the donation,

will directly be used to fully fund the faculty position and that no state money will be involved. The program guarantees this position for the future, even with state budget cuts, as the position will be paid with external funds donated by the professors.

“Without the support of our faculty, this would never have happened,” Gattas said.

Gattas said it is important for students to realize two professors

came together to donate a significant amount of money, in order to guide musical students in their future endeavors. She said the program is valued by professors and such a gift only proves the faculty cares.

Gattas believes students are benefitting the most from the donation because they are able to continue the program, learning from top faculty members until graduating with a master’s degree.

in 38 minutes, it’s clear Romney is committed to stepping up his game as Election Day draws near. If this trend continues, Romney could break the one-lie-per-minute mark in the third debate, an unprecedented political feat.

It’s unclear what caused the difference in Obama’s performance in this debate compared to the last. Early speculation suggests the president watched “8 Mile” on Air Force One en route to New York for the debate. Perhaps he

listened to the Denver Broncos halftime pep talk from Monday night. Either way, something was different and an invigorated Obama energetically engaged Romney directly when it came to

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Right to rent and resell threatened

Mike HeralStaff Writer

We are being gouged everywhere we shop. Today, everything

costs more than it should. Those costs will continue to increase if book publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has its way. The publisher is challenging the first sale doctrine, a unique law protecting the rights of consumers. The Pandora’s box John Wiley & Sons, Inc. intends to open will destroy the secondhand merchandise market—the only market designed to help the less fortunate—as well as further jeopardize the already fragile dream of attending college.

The first-sale doctrine makes yard sales, swap meets and websites such as Craigslist possible. Most items sold are protected by either copyright or trademark, ensuring creators will be financially rewarded. They only receive protection the first time it’s sold because of the first-sale doctrine. Consumers are mostly free to use or dispose of the product as they see fit (the buyer is prohibited from making copies without the copyright holder’s permission). Therefore, whenever a girl buys the latest Justin Bieber CD, Bieber receives royalty from only the original sale. She’s free to resell it any time after she realizes her repulsion

FIRST SALE continued on page 7

Check out our preview of this weekend’s Comic Fest, page 4.

The theater on the SDSU campus is illuminated by stage lights. The musical theatre program recently was gifted $2.4 million by two retired SDSU professors.

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The popular outdoor adventure game known as geocaching connects participants around the world with a modern treasure hunting expedition. Members of the geocaching community hide caches of treasures in abstract

places for other geocachers to find. Using a smartphone app connecting to a GPS, geocachers can track down the location of the secret treasure cache. With new local geocaches added frequently, San Diego State has developed a collection of on-campus geocaches, which has

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Obama takes down Romney with facts

SDSU has hidden geocaches on campus

A small geocache box is hidden inside of a SDSU parking lot. Geocaching is a national scavenger hunt to find small treasures by using a GPS.

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Obama flustered Romney during town hall debate

If this trend contin-ues Romeny could break the one-lie-per minute mark in the third debate ...

Key faculty position created with donat-ed funds.

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drawn the attention of new and old geocachers alike.

According to The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site, geocaches vary in size and appearance and usually contain a logbook and variety of different items, depending on what visitors leave in the cache. If a person removes something from the cache, an object of equal or greater value must be left in its place.

Hilary Gerth, liberal studies junior Hilary Gerth first learned about geocaching while on an airplane to Florida. Not long after, her whole family started to search for geocaches.

“The strangest spot I’ve found a geocache was in a fake pipe attached to a telephone pole. It looked like it was a part of the pole. I tried to pull at it and it wouldn’t come off of the pole,

but I knew it was a cache,” Gerth said.

Among the many geocaches scattered around San Diego, geocaches on the SDSU campus are located near Hepner Hall, Scripps Cottage and Parking Structure 5. Hidden in secret and unsuspected places, students walk past the caches everyday not even realizing the treasures surrounding them.

“My favorite thing about going geocaching is the adventure. Running around, trying to find the geocaches makes me feel like a little kid again. I think the best spot to hide a geocache box would be inside of a mall because of how big and complex it is,” honors student Marissa Brown said.

For a complete list of geocache locations, visit geocaching.com or download the geocaching app available for most smartphones.

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Tom Rivera (left) walks down the red carpet at Qualcomm Stadium on Saturday. Rivera is the new 2012 homecoming king.

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“I honestly didn’t believe it was a reality,” San Diego State homecoming king 2012 Tom Rivera said.

He took a deep breath and recounted his feelings as his name was called in front of thousands of people at Qualcomm Stadium on Saturday.

The Vice President of External Affairs for Associated Students, Rivera is a SDSU success story.

Rivera has had a very well-rounded college career since he came to SDSU in 2009.

“I’ve taken advantage of Greek life, studying abroad, school government and tons of things that came together,” Rivera said.

Rivera was the president of Phi Gamma Delta last year and has held numerous other leadership roles within the College of Arts and Letters.

Rivera doesn’t think the homecoming committee could have selected a better homecoming queen than Channelle McNutt.

“Channelle and I have been a duo

ever since freshman year,” Rivera said.

Rivera said the two met during his first year of college and have worked closely through the College of Arts and Letters. Both McNutt and Rivera have received Triple “A” Awards and now serve on the A.S. Executive Board together.

Each year, the homecoming king and queen sponsor a service project to better the community. Rivera

said he and McNutt are already brainstorming ideas and will begin their project after the November election.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized this way and to cap off my college career as homecoming king,” Rivera said. “I want to say thanks to the community and the university … I’m a much stronger person now than I was because of this school.”

Presidential Election sound clips go viral

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Tara MillspaughNews Editor

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama squared off at the second 2012 presidential debate Tuesday night.

Many words, both harsh and truthful, were exchanged between

the candidates. Hark is a website that takes

sound clips from movies and TV shows and archives them in an online database. From there, people can listen to the clips and

tweet them, post them on blogs or link them to Facebook.

The No. 1 listened to sound clip from the second presidential debate, was when Romney said “binders full of women.” He was answering a question about how the incoming president will ensure women’s rights in the workplace. Romney was trying to say he had a binder of women’s re sume s who were all qualified applicants for his cabinet.

This guffaw has become the latest joke of the social media world. During the first presidential debate two weeks ago, it was Romney’s mention of getting rid of “Sesame Street’s” Big Bird.

The second most listened to sound clip on Hark was when Romney asked Obama if he had looked at his pension lately.

In response, Obama said, “No, I don’t look at my pension, it’s not as big as yours.”

The debate was in the style of a town hall meeting in which audience members were called on to read their preprepared question directed to either candidate.

The next presidential debate will be held on Oct. 22 in Boca Raton, Fl.

No, i don’t look at my pension, it’s not as big as yours.

Barack Obama President of the U.S.

The second debate concluded on Tuesday night, but people are still talking about what was said.

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Football power rankings

No. 22 Boise State (5-1 overall, 2-0 MWC)The Broncos are still the class of the conference, debuting at No. 22 in the first Bowl Championship Series poll of the season. Their defense is the best in the league, allowing just 14.7 points per game. On Saturday, Boise State allowed just one touchdown to the high-scoring Fresno State offense.Fresno State (4-3, 2-1)Conventional wisdom might place the University of Nevada as the second best team in the conference, but Fresno State’s schedule begs to differ. The Bulldogs’ three losses have been to teams with a combined 17-2 record, including No. 3 University of Oregon. The Bulldogs have scored 25 or more points in all, but one game.

Nevada (6-1, 3-0)On Saturday, the Wolf Pack overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to beat in-state rival University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who is just 1-6. The Wolf Pack need to improve on defense if it hopes to stay undefeated in conference.San Diego State (4-3, 2-1)The Aztecs’ offense has scored 38 points or more in every game, but one. Senior quarterback Ryan Katz has emerged as a legitimate threat to run the ball along with running backs Adam Muema and Walter Kazee. A win this Saturday would go a long way toward securing a third straight bowl invite. New Mexico (4-3, 1-1)The Lobos have four wins through seven games this season one more than in the last two seasons combined. The rushing offense is ranked seventh best in the country at almost 280 yards a game.Air Force (3-3, 2-1)The Falcons have played every game close, including a narrow

defeat on the road against ranked University of Michigan. Air Force is second in the nation with an average of 363 rushing yards per game. Colorado State (1-6, 0-3)The Rams have lost every game since beating rival the University of Colorado to open the season. The good news is the Rams get a visit from the awful University of Hawai’i this Saturday. Wyoming (1-5, 0-2) The Cowboys have kept almost every contest close, including an overtime loss to Nevada and three losses by three points or fewer. UNLV (1-6, 1-1) The Rebels get ranked behind the Rams and Cowboys for blowing a huge lead last Saturday against in-state rival Nevada.Hawai’i (1-5, 0-3)The Warriors rank lower than 100 nationally in points allowed and points scored. They allow 42.3 points per game and score just 20.8 per game.

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SDSU versus Nevada

OffenseAztecs: Both the running and passing games worked well for the Aztecs against the Colorado State defense last Saturday. Senior quarterback Ryan Katz followed up his impressive performance through the air and on the ground against the University of Hawai’i by going 16-for-22 for 181 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a rushing touchdown against the Rams. Much of SDSU’s success on offense in the past three weeks is because of Katz. Sophomore running back Adam Muema also put up big numbers on Saturday, rushing for 105 yards and two touchdowns. This game will most likely be a high-scoring shootout.Wolf Pack: The University of Nevada has arguably the best running game in the country, averaging 285.7 rushing yards per game. Led by Stefphon Jefferson, who ran for 185 yards and three touchdowns last week, the Wolf Pack pulled off a nearly flawless second half offensively, outscoring the University of Nevada, Las Vegas 28-6 in the second half to earn the win. Look for Jefferson to continue his success against the Aztec defense this weekend.

Edge: Wolf Pack

Defense Aztecs: The Aztecs played solid defense against the Rams, allowing only 14 points from Colorado State’s mediocre offense. The Aztecs capitalized on three turnovers by the Rams, converting each turnover into a score. All turnovers were timely for the Aztecs, as the Rams could never get enough momentum going on offense. The task of containing Jefferson and Nevada’s running attack will be a tough task for the Aztecs, but look for the Aztec defense to keep Jefferson’s yards to a minimum.Wolf Pack: The Wolf Pack defense has allowed more than 20 points in each of their seven games this season. However, their offense seems to make up for what

their defense lacks an ability to score. If the Wolf Pack can contain the dual threat of Muema and senior running back Walter Kazee and limit Katz’ big-play potential, they will have the edge in this matchup.

Edge: Wolf Pack

Special TeamsAztecs: The Aztecs’ special teams have limited opponents’ big returns the past few weeks. Still, SDSU gave up several 15-plus yard returns last Saturday, including a 73-yard return, but have improved on this aspect since opening weekend of the season. As long as the kickoff and punt teams keep their lanes, look for the Aztecs to limit the Wolf Pack return game. Senior kicker Chance Marden has made four straight field goals after starting off the season 0-for-3.Wolf Pack: Nevada has played solid special teams this year, limiting big-play opportunities and holding opponents to minimal yardage until their defense can triumph. Both teams seem to be equally strong on special teams, but expect to see at least one or two big returns during the game.

Edge: Tied

Coaching Aztecs: Head coach Rocky Long has the Aztecs playing exceptional football in the last two games. Offensive numbers have been up, especially in the passing game and offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has implemented schemes to keep defenses off guard. A win against Nevada would be monumental for conference play.Wolf Pack: Head coach Chris Ault, also known as the innovator of the “pistol offense,” has his team playing at an extremely high level. The Wolf Pack has a real chance to contend with No. 22 Boise State for the Mountain West Conference title, partly because of its explosive offense. Nevada defeated the University of California, Berkeley of the Pacific-12 Conference on opening weekend and hasn’t looked back since, boasting a 6-1 record.

Edge: Wolf Pack

PredictionWolf Pack 31, Aztecs 17

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Aztecs-Cowgirls preview

ForwardsAztecs: San Diego State has received unbelievable production from senior Megan Jurado, who has scored 12 goals this season with seven assists. Aiding Jurado is sophomore Haley Locker who has scored three goals and has assisted on four scores. Look for Jurado to expose Wyoming’s backline and put at least one goal in the back of the net.Cowgirls: Junior Olivia Mohtadi leads the Cowgirls’ forwards in scoring with four goals on the season and one assist. Sophomore Sara Paul has only scored two goals, but has 10 assists on the season. Look for Paul to set up Mohtadi.Edge: Aztecs

MidfieldersAztecs: Senior Sarah Halverson has three goals and three assists this season, including the game-winning goal in SDSU’s 1-0 victory against Boise State on Oct. 5. Redshirt senior Tiffany Hurst has scored three goals and has tallied one assist this season, assisting Halverson in the aforementioned game-winning goal. Hurst, junior Carli Johnson

and sophomore Kelsey Booth have done a good job controlling the middle of the field this season. Cowgirls: Junior Liz O’Reilly has scored three goals this season with five accompanying assists. The other three midfielders have only scored three goals and senior Jenny Johnson has only three shots in 15 games, none of which have been on goal. Edge: Aztecs

DefendersAztecs: The Aztecs’ defense has been impressive throughout the first 16 games of the season, giving up only 10 goals for an average of .625 goals per game. SDSU has yet to give up more than two goals in a game. 2010 Mountain West Freshman of the Year Haley Palmer leads this group.Cowgirls: Throughout the course of 15 games, the Cowgirls’ defense has allowed 24 goals, more than twice as many as the Aztecs in one less game. Edge: Aztecs

GoalkeepersAztecs: Redshirt sophomore Rachel Boaz has been remarkable in the net this year. She has seen all but 38 minutes on the field and has only allowed nine goals for an .845 save

percentage. Boaz has also totaled eight shutouts this season.Cowgirls: The goalkeeping has been split evenly between senior Courtney Merkle and sophomore Carmen McDermott. Neither has been very impressive with McDermott recording 18 saves and allowing 13 goals.Edge: Aztecs

Intangibles Aztecs: The Aztecs are riding a seven-game winning streak, having recently beaten Fresno State 3-1. This momentum will likely carry the team through the game and inspire confidence in its play. If SDSU defeats Wyoming tomorrow and Air Force on Sunday, the team will win the Mountain West Conference regular-season championship.Cowgirls: The Cowgirls haven’t won a game since Sept. 16, so they’re most likely hungry for a victory. However, they’ll have to overcome an away crowd and the conference’s best team. It’s not an easy thing to do. Look for the Cowgirls, who have yet to win a conference game this season, to try to play the spoiler role.Edge: Aztecs

PredictionAztecs 3, Cowgirls 0

SDSU travels to Reno to face Nevada on Saturday. The Aztecs are a game behind the Wolf Pack in the conference standings.

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Comic Fest is a multi-paneled affair ConcertCalendar

Soda Bar

SD House of Blues

The Tower Bar

The Casbah

10/18 ExitMusic

10/19 The Jealous Sound

10/20 Woods

10/21Heavy Hawaii

10/18 Jose Feliciano

10/19 BreakThru Entert-ainment Presents

10/20Major Lazer

10/21Datsik

10/18 Lady Dottie and the Diamonds

10/19 Shake Before Us

10/20 Almon Loos & The Hoop N’ Hollers

10/18 Cold Cave

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This weekend’s San Diego comic fest will be full of artwork and panels from many different artists, both locally and nationally. Special attention will be paid to the early days of Comic-Con, as the SDSU library is partnering with organizers to create an oral history of the

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Celebrity BirthdaysSunday: Usher Raymond IV turned 34 on Oct. 14. The smooth singer shared his birthday with fashion icon Ralph Lauren, who celebrated his 73rd birthday. Monday: “Laverne and Shirley” actress turned movie director Penny Marshall blew out the candles to her 69th birthday on Oct. 15. Tuesday: Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and blues rocker John Mayer shared a birthday on

Oct. 16. Mayer turned 35 while Flea celebrated his 50th birthday.Wednesday: Detroit rapper Eminem has something to rap about as he turned 40 yesterday. Country crooner Alan Jackson turns 54 on Oct. 17. Thursday: “High School Musical” heartthrob Zac Efron no longer plays a teen on Disney as the star turns 25 on Oct. 18. Friday: “Saturday Night Live” funny man Chris Kattan, most famous for his role in “Night at the Roxbury” celebrates his 42nd birthday on Oct. 19. Saturday: To round off the weekend, reggae singer formerly known as Snoop Dogg Snoop Lion turns 41 on Oct. 20.

Upcoming projects German electronic producer Alexander Ridha, better known as Boys Noize, is set to release his third full-length album titled “Out of the Black” on Oct. 18. The album features one track titled “Got It” with rapper turned reggae singer Snoop Lion. Ridha told music website Spinner that he normally doesn’t feature other artists on his albums but that working with Snoop Dogg was a childhood dream. “Out of the Black” also features fellow German DJ Siriusmo and Los Angeles underground rapper Gizzle. This album has a sound that’s a mix of electro and techno to keep listeners dancing. RomanceCouple Alerts:“Twilight” stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have once again decided to get back together. After Stewart’s reported fling with Rupert Sanders, the married director of “Snow White and the Huntsman,” the actress sought Pattinson for reconciliation. The couple stopped by a friend’s birthday party at the Chateau Marmont last weekend.You’re never too old to find your “happily ever after.” Journey guitarist Neal Schon and Real Housewife Michaele Salahi got

engaged last weekend. Schon, 58, popped the question to Salahi, 47, onstage during a concert in Baltimore on Oct. 14. Breakups:Recent speculation hints “Bachelorette” star Emily Maynard and Jef Holm broke up. Before you get carried away, the two have not officially announced their split yet, but several Twitter posts insinuate the couple has called it quits. SightingsOn Oct. 15, actress Natalie Portman was spotted getting dessert with her one-year-old son, Aleph, in Austin, Texas. Portman is staying in Texas with her family while she films her latest project. Actress Reese Witherspoon was out and about running errands in Santa Monica on Oct. 14. It was the first time she had been spotted since giving birth to her third child last month. Victoria’s Secret supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio was seen last weekend sporting a white bikini at the beach in Malibu. Later that day, she stopped at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in West Hollywood with fiancé Jamie Mazur and their two children.

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Did you go to San Diego Comic-Con International this year? My initial guess is most people reading this didn’t, although not for the same reasons. I’ve heard complaints from many Comic-Con veterans that the convention just isn’t what it used to be. Big-name movie stars and press events seem to have become the main focus rather than actual comics, not to mention the near impossibility of obtaining tickets and fighting the crowds. Having been an attendee of Comic-Con since 2002 (a time when you could still go the day of to buy tickets, and maybe see some obscure celebrity if you were lucky), I love to see events such as this weekend’s San Diego Comic Fest come about.

Sure, there’s still plenty of comic stuff at Comic-Con, but it’s not as intimate as it used to be. For die-hard comic fans, Comic Fest is the place to attend panels, meet fellow comic fans, and talk with people working in all levels of the industry. The scale is much smaller than its summertime counterpart, so if you’re looking to get a few questions in or have a great conversation, your voice is guaranteed to be heard.

The event is being organized by some of the original founders of Comic-Con including Mike Towry, who served as Chairman of the first-ever Comic-Con at the El Cortez Hotel in 1972. San Diego State’s Love Library is also partnering with Towry and other early Comic-Con organizers to work on an oral history of Comic-Con. The SDSU Production Club is also documenting the first-ever Comic Fest.

Although Comic-Con has grown to encompass a decent portion of

downtown San Diego, Comic Fest takes place at the nicely sized Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in Mission Valley. This smaller venue is perfect for guests to get up close to their favorite artists and writers at a number of panels occurring all weekend. Panels range from a discussion about the ethics of reviving the beloved “Watchmen” in

DC Comics’ new “Before Watchmen” series, to Q-and-A sessions with artists and writers influenced by Comic Con No. 1 Chairman Ken Krueger to spotlights on some of San Diego’s comic publishers, IDW and Pacific Comics. Also, like other similar conventions, there’s an artist’s alley, a dealer room and an art show.

The festivities begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and end at 5 p.m. Sunday. With weekend tickets only $25 for students, there’s no reason not to go. For more information, check out sdcomicfest.org and attend this weekend’s events to be part of both San Diego’s comic history and future.

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the former governor’s numerous bogus claims regarding everything from Obama’s record dealing with Pell Grants to foreign policy.

As Obama got his groove back, he swiftly dispatched Romney’s attempts to gain ground among undecided voters (who presumably sat there asking themselves questions such as “Which one is Romney, again?”). Romney seemed to grow visibly uncomfortable during the debate, like a kid who doesn’t own a PlayStation getting destroyed at “Tekken” at his gamer friend’s house. He failed to offer specific solutions to any of the nation’s problems, while making odd references to his “binders full of women.” Incidentally, this would be a great answer to the question, “Who did Mitt Romney’s grandfather marry?” Romney

did commit to talking smack to China on the first day of his presidency, in case he were to win the election.

After the debate, former President Bill Clinton was not quoted saying, “I have a binder full of women, too. What’s the big deal?”

Highlights of the debate included Romney and Obama squaring off Jerry Springer-style, with unusually aggressive body language for a political debate. Moderator Candy Crowley blatantly corrected Romney on his false assertion regarding Obama’s response to terrorism in Libya and Romney’s odd comments about gender equality in American labor. Obama criticized Romney’s hypocrisy on gun control, while Romney claimed it’s not the responsibility of the government to create jobs mere moments after saying he would use his presidency to

create 12 million jobs. Obama concluded with remarks about Romney’s infamous “47 percent” comments, which were predicated by a “Mortal Kombat” voice coming out of nowhere, saying, “Finish him!”

It’s worth noting climate change was not brought up in the debate. References were made to green energy and the mythical concept of clean coal, but specifics were elusive as is to be expected in this type of forum. Following the debate, undecided voters still had a lot of questions for the candidates. They have questions about gas prices, because they don’t understand the U.S. government doesn’t control gas prices. They have questions about immigration, because they don’t understand how giving citizenship to international and

immigrant students, especially those who study math, science and engineering, helps boost the economy. They have questions about taxes, education, military spending, foreign policy and job creation.

However, the undecided voter will probably not search for answers to these questions, even though answers are readily accessible. We live in an era with unprecedented access to information on any given topic. It’s too easy for voters to stay informed, which is why it’s so embarrassing how many low-information voters exist in our nation. If you’re still undecided at this point, it’s pretty obvious you don’t really give a you-know-what about politics.

Incidentally, following the debate, Fox News declared the result a draw, which is as close as it will ever get to saying Obama won.

Party bus restrictions keep teens safe

It’s homecoming season and the parties are on. Between tailgating and high school

dances, teenagers are getting their fix of underage nightlife and some are even making it more memorable by renting limos and party buses. But are the rented parties on wheels really safe?

Thanks to new legislation passed in September, party bus companies will have to step up their game to ensure minors are sober and safe while partying on their rides.

In June, the driver of an SUV sideswiped a party bus in Illinois, injuring 19 people—four in the SUV and 15 in the bus. The SUV driver was later cited for driving under the influence and five other breaking traffic laws.

Limousines and party buses are a

fun way to celebrate, but there are risks associated with renting them, aside from other drivers on the road. With no regulations regarding the age of passengers or chaperone requirements, the risk onboard the buses can be high. Assembly Bill 45, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in September, requires party buses to have chaperones and identification checks to avoid injuries or death caused by underage drinking.

The new law was written by State Assemblyman Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, after a young woman was killed after she drunkenly fell out of a party bus in Santa Cruz. The tragic death happened in July on the way home from a country concert. About 12 to 15 other people were on the bus all but the driver had been drinking.

“In recent years, the party bus industry has expanded and not kept up with the times,” Hill said in August. “These buses are essentially ‘booze cruises’—parties on wheels with dance floors, neon lighting, sound systems, lounging areas and dancing poles.”

Don’t get me wrong, party buses are a lot of fun, but they really

aren’t regulated. Someone books the bus for a certain number of people, a driver takes them where they want to go without too many questions asked. In 2005, I went to my sister’s winter formal with a group of her friends in a party bus they rented. They weren’t drinking, but they could have been and no one would have known, especially since the bus had champagne flutes which we

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used to drink sparkling cider. The sleek, black bus had privacy glass separating us from the driver, who only acknowledged us when we arrived at the dance.

Requiring a chaperone will probably dramatically reduce the amount of teens renting limos or party buses for birthdays and school events, but it will likely also reduce some of the underage drinking recently predominating in the U.S.

According to Students Against Destructive Decisions, nearly three-quarters of high school students have consumed more than just a few sips of alcohol by the time they graduate. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 39 percent of youth admitted to drinking and 22 percent binge drank.

The idea behind AB 45 is to protect teens and young adults from the risks associated with underage drinking and to hold the owners of bus companies responsible for minors who consume alcohol while in their vehicles. The law requires a chaperone older than 25 to be present and assume responsibility for any minor on board. Violators will face misdemeanor penalties and are held to the same standards as limousine companies.

Teenagers probably aren’t too excited about this new legislation, but parents should be. While our government spends weeks arguing about health care and budgets, it’s good to see some of them are taking time to make a difference where others might not be looking.

Requiring a chaperone will probably dramati-cally reduce the amount of teens renting limos ... (and) likely also reduce some of the under-age drinking recently predominating in the U.S.

Romney seemed ... like a kid who doesn’t own a PlayStation getting destroyed at “tekken” at his gamer friend’s house... af-ter the debate, former President Bill clin-ton was not quoted saying, “i have a binder full of women, too. What’s the big deal?”

games. However, they fail to discuss the inactive student population. According to the Daily Mail, athletes burn approximately 5,000 calories per day, so an 850-calorie lunch isn’t much. In contrast, people who don’t do sports on a regular basis should consume much smaller amounts of calories per day. Maura Shenker illustrates this point in an article on livestrong.com, saying, “A sedentary woman weighing 130 lbs. should consume just over 1,400 calories each day to maintain her current weight. If she increases her activity level, she may need to add an additional 100 to 150 calories each day.”

There are several nutritional goals the government should strive for. First, adults need to be convinced of the advantages of eating healthy. Once this mission is successful, kids will also start eating healthier. Adults shouldn’t support high calorie-lunches at school cafeterias. Second, I realize fast-food chains add to the country’s economy. However, their extensive presence is more harmful than helpful to the U.S. Third, meal portions should be twice as small. The amount of food a person eats in the U.S is usually twice as large as what Europeans normally eat. Additionally, people should realize drinks labeled “light” aren’t necessarily better than the regular options. People shouldn’t go to McDonald’s thinking ordering a Diet Coke with their McChicken will save the day. This overall mindset needs to change completely. The population will not become healthier until this happens.

Even though the weather is still blazing hot and students are wearing T-

shirts and shorts, the holiday season is just around the corner. With consumers flocking to malls for holiday shopping, retailers everywhere are going to need extra help. This means college students interested in pocketing extra cash or building their resumes should start applying for jobs.

CNNMoney reports Toys R Us is planning to hire 45,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. According to The Huffington Post, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world’s largest retailer, plans to hire more than 50,000 employees for the holiday season. Obviously, this is a great opportunity for students without previous work experience to get their first job.

I have worked retail for the past two years. I started in 2010 as a sales associate at Macy’s in the men’s formal-wear department. I was one of the 65,000 people hired that year for the holiday season. This year, Macy’s is hiring 80,000 seasonal workers. This is a good sign holiday sales are predicted to continue growing for the retail giant, and hopefully for other retailers.

Some retailers even hire solely for Black Friday, where employees work one shift to help with the high volume of customers. This is a great option for students who don’t have the time to work the full season.

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Staff ColumnistThe nation’s concern about obesity has begun to increase. According to a recent Los

Angeles Times article by Melissa Healy, more than 12.5 million American kids and 78 million adults are obese.The number of obese children in the U.S. is thus larger than the overall population of European countries such as the Czech Republic (10 million people) and Austria (8 million people). The federal government has recognized this issue and as a consequence, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, inspired by Michelle Obama, was introduced. It remains a question if this plan to reduce obesity will be effective in the long run.

Some might think people will be satisfied with the government’s attempt to improve the quality of life in the U.S. However, the opposite is often the reality. Many high school students revolt because they aren’t happy with current food options,

“Flavored milk...I don’t understand why we can’t have that,” 17 year old, Paige Lame, told the Daily Mail.

Most surprisingly, even staff members seem to disagree with the healthy meals plan. In Kansas, a high school teacher made a video called “We Are Hungry,” portraying the “difficulties” students face as a consequence of being pushed to eat more fruits and vegetables.

The U.S. is facing serious problems. It’s worrisome how kids aren’t used to eating fruits and

vegetables on a daily basis. It seems as if parents don’t encourage them to do so at home. This might be because the popular perception that fast-food meals are cheaper than preparing meals at home. Parents working long hours might not feel like cooking after coming home. Therefore, they order food from a fast-food restaurant for dinner. As a consequence, the children develop eating habits around consuming lots of sweet and processed foods.

“Collectively, the studies leave little doubt that a steady surge in the consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks has contributed to the near-tripling of the nation’s obesity rate over the last four decades,” Healy said.

I was caught off guard reading this quote. It is the year 2012 and statistics indicate a great number of people are obese. I would think everyone had recognized by now sugary drinks are extremely unhealthy. When I was a kid, my parents didn’t want me to drink Coca Cola or other sweetened drinks. In fact, it would only be for special occasions, such as birthdays when they would allow my sister and I to drink a bottle of Coca Cola or Sprite. I do drink soda occasionally now, but I realize my parents did well by establishing healthy habits in my early childhood.

The main argument in many schools is that athletes need a lot of energy for their practices and

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For employees who wish to continue working after the holiday season, there’s a good chance employers will keep dedicated workers. I, for one, have been working at Vans for the past year. I was hired during last year’s holidays and was kept year-round. The Denver Post reports Toys R Us kept 15 percent of last year’s holiday workers. Target Corp. kept 30 percent of its seasonal employees year-round. Evidently, employers are looking for workers who prove themselves during the holiday season.

Earning extra money and building your resume are just some of the many benefits of working while in college. In 2009, a study by U.S. News & World Report revealed college freshmen at a four-year university working up to 20 hours a week had a higher average GPA than freshmen who didn’t work. However, the board states, “Working teaches students about responsibility and can also reinforce what they are learning in school.” However College Board also stresses moderation: “Students who work more than 15 to 20 hours per week often experience decreased school success.” With moderation, it’s possible to work part time and maintain a social life, as well as a good GPA.

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Having a stable income is a big motivation for many students. This year, San Diego State’s undergraduate tuition is more than $7,000. Living costs and other expenses, such as rent and books, add even more. For students looking for a job, the holiday season is a good time to start. It may not lead to a chief executive officer position, but it could open doors to other opportunities. No matter how small it may seem, a seasonal job is a starting point.

Working retail also builds communication skills crucial to real-world situations. Everybody comes to the mall during the holiday season, from the troublesome customers to the nicest grandmothers. This forces staff members to become better communicators and allows for personal growth. Exposure to a variety of customers fosters a sense of understanding toward people from different cultures. Most importantly, retail teaches patience and cooperation. Everyone has to deal with difficult people. The skills used to sell products to irritable customers also work in other professional and personal settings.

The holiday season is a great opportunity for students to get a job, despite a lack of previous work experience or time restraints. The sun is still shining in San Diego, but the holidays are coming fast and students must take advantage of this great opportunity.

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of buying a Bieber CD.Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court

will decide the fate of this doctrine. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. claims Supap Kirtsaeng violated copyright law when family members living in Thailand bought textbooks and shipped them to Ithaca, N.Y., where he was attending Cornell University. Kirtsaeng then resold the textbooks on eBay Inc. He made $1.2 million in profit because these textbooks cost less in Thailand. The publisher claims the fact the textbooks weren’t made in the U.S. makes them exempt from the U.S.’s first-sale doctrine. Accordingly, Kirtsaeng didn’t have the legal right to resell the books without both the publishers’ and authors’ permission.

The floodgate of foreign-produced goods will open if the Supreme Court rules foreign-produced, copyright-protected material is outside the purview of first-sale doctrine. For example, anyone seeking to resell their foreign-made DVD of “The Avengers” will first have to obtain the permission of Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. In other words, don’t expect to see a $1 copy of “The Avengers” at a swap meet near you.

Higher prices will deal a big blow to the staple of American suburbia: the garage sale. Statisticbrain.com estimates U.S. garage sales earn about $4 million per week, with some items being resold on eBay Inc. with a markup of more than

460 percent. Copyright holders demanding their merchandise be sold at higher cost than the average garage sale price of 85 cents will render garage sales as endangered as bookstores; or they’ll turn sellers and buyers into copyright violators.

The potential demise of the first-sale doctrine is equally dire for college students depending on rented textbooks. The National Association of College Stores claims students save between 45 and 66 percent when they rent textbooks. Renting is a first-sale doctrine-protected provision, and it will be endangered should the doctrine be overturned. I recently rented two textbooks for $10.55. I saved 50 percent from the used book price, which was already 50 percent cheaper

than the two books’ full price of $44.80. Unlike most domestic goods largely manufactured overseas, both of these books were printed in the U.S.

Let’s suppose the Supreme Court rules the first-sale doctrine doesn’t apply to anything foreign-produced, and as a result the publisher moves its printing operations overseas. The publisher and author could then decide not to allow textbook rentals and set their own used book prices. Therefore, they could demand SDSU Bookstore sells the two used books for $29.99 or won’t allow them to sell used books at

all. This scenario could allow a domestic competitor to come in and undercut imported goods, but odds are domestic companies will match the price increase given to the imports.

For the record, the Association of American Publishers has lined up against U.S. consumers with a “friend of the court” brief stating anything non-U.S. produced shouldn’t receive protection. Its belief comes straight from ledger books because an increase in the price of foreign books will drive up the cost of domestic books. The textbook rental market is a curse to the publishing industry because students pay only a small fraction of the book’s market price. If the Supreme Court rules for a loophole in the doctrine, publishers will exploit it to control rentals. Curtailing the textbook rental market would cost consumers more by raising the cost to rent or buy new or used books. Authors deserve royalties, but they don’t deserve to continue to reap royalties each time the same book is resold.

The choice the U.S. Supreme Court must make is clear: extend the first-sale doctrine provision to cover all products bought and sold in the U.S., regardless of country of origin. Americans pay enough to live in this great country, they needn’t pay inflated costs just because greed says they should.

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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

aries (March 21 - april 19) - Today is a 7 - Check the big picture for the next few days, and take a leap into the next adventure. You don’t want to regret not having followed your heart. Resist the urge to splurge.Taurus (april 20 - May 20) - Today is a 5 - Too many circumstances threaten to get in the way, but you find inspiration and rise to the occasion. Balance idealism with realism. Costs may end up higher than expected.GeMini (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 7 - Play well with others, compromise, and win on many levels. Previous plans come to fruition. Intuition illuminates career matters. Check and double-check the data. Accept an unusual request.CanCer (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 6 - Focus on work to tie up loose ends. Your energy may be scattered, so direct it toward priorities. Plan an outing.Leo (July 23 - aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Romance, games and relaxation take priority. But continue to build your reserves and remain flexible. You have what you need. Dreams reveal a major change.

VirGo (aug. 23 - sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - You’re entering a two-day domestic phase. Put a plan on paper to save time. You’re getting impatient to start. Don’t try it alone. A friend can put you in touch with the perfect partner.LiBra (sept. 23 - oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - Manage all that’s possible, and then some, with some help from innovations. There’s no time to complain, and it wouldn’t do you any good anyway. Adapt with grace.sCorpio (oct. 23 - nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Scratch out the things you can’t afford, or that you’re never going to complete. Romance is a definite possibility ... full speed ahead. Go for what you want most.saGiTTarius (nov. 22 - dec. 21) - Today is an 8 - You get a head start, thanks to your focus and determination. Use your power for good. Give up something you don’t need and surge forward.CapriCorn (dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - You’re under pressure with deadlines for the next few days. Big spending is not the correct answer. Let partners do the heavy lifting. Stay rested, and it flows.aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - What you’ve learned comes in very handy during the temporary confusion. Listen carefully to one who doesn’t say much. Friends really help over the next few days.pisCes (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 - Expect more from others and yourself. It’s not time to be slacking off ... every moment counts. Change the itinerary as needed. Do the job you’ve been thinking about.©2012, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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Down1 Soon to happen2 Its name usually has only two or three letters3 Da Vinci masterpiece, with “The”4 Humanities maj.5 Einstein’s “I”6 Complaint about a library volume?7 Primary artery

8 One working on a punch, perhaps9 Dump truck adjunct10 Israeli arms expert __ Gal11 Diaper woe12 Gardner who invented cases13 Depict unfairly19 Common menu option21 À la mode serving25 Sitarist Shankar26 Woodwind instr.27 Franklin’s genre28 Rugby tussle29 Mexican cheese31 Magnum, for one32 Krupp Works city33 Did Ebert’s job36 Roast hosts, for short37 Part of PBK38 Understand

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Thesoundandthefury“prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.”—soren Kierkegaard

“Adam, where will you go?” my mother inquired worriedly.

“You don’t know anyone in Alberta. Your sister Cassidy is away on business for the paper and her friend Marshall is on leave since his poor father got sick.”

“Mom, I just need to get out of this house, away from this city, before I go too crazy with these people, with that priest, with my boss,” I said. “Can’t you understand that?”

“Well I know that you’ve been having your issues with religion the past few years, even though you won’t admit it, Adam. I just want you to know that I’m praying for you, and so is your father, even if he may not go to church as much OK?”

I nodded my head.Two weeks later on March 17,

1998, I was bound for Fairview in Alberta. I checked in with one of the locals who had agreed to rent me his well-stocked cabin for a few weeks.

The first few nights were cold and lonely. The wind was howling. The old cabin groaned with every gust, its foundations rattled. A window flung open, letting snow pour in. From outside I heard a loud thump, followed by an avalanche of snow rushing through the chimney, extinguishing my fire instantly. I was beginning to worry, when the roof above me gave way, allowing snow by the truckload to pour in. I tried calling the man who rented it to me, but I had no signal. I was alone.

I had to get back in to town. I could see its lights in the distant, but from where I was, it looked like a day’s hike in a full blizzard, downhill. I glanced back at the house. Its last foundation gave a mighty shudder and collapsed.

The wind howled in my face to give up every time I tried to call.

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The snow cruelly stung my face and nearly blinded me. I tripped and fell down a slope, rolling end over end finally stoping when I hit a tree with a dull thud.

I was exhausted, lost, and afraid, afraid of dying. Not many people would have admitted, but who was I trying to fool out here? Except for Him. And who cared what he had to say anyway about it? Not me.

I reached what appeared to be a lake, frozen rock hard.

I looked around. The lake seemed to be my only obstacle before reaching the outside of the valley and possible rescue. I looked around nervously. The blizzard was roaring from all directions. Snow pelted my cheeks. With no other choice, I took a tiny step onto the surface. Nothing happened, so on the third step I was surprised to hear a crack that started by my foot. The sound rumbled throughout the entire lake. A deep roar echoed, as if the lake was willing me to turn around. I took a forward step, and my right foot broke through the ice. A thousand tiny knives stabbed my leg as I gasped at the coldness, then the pain. The cracked ice had sliced my leg open. Blood entered the frozen water and spread. I tried to lift it out, when I heard the second “crack.” I slid into the ice-cold water. My body went numb instantly, my skin burned as blood rushed to my skin, my lungs screamed as I struggled to rise for air. My body, weakened by the hours of hiking, began shutting down while I tried pounding on the ice pack.

“God,” I thought, “Looks like we’re going to find out if you’re real or not right now...”

In that moment before I lost consciousness, I tried to to summon one last prayer: for my mom, sister, brother. My hands slowly pounded...

For Dad, why didn’t I say

anything to him? Natalie was right. But now I’ve got to go away...

I raised my hand one more time to try and touch the ice but I was too weak. “It was OK,” I thought. “I’ve made peace with Him.”

As I sunk lower, I heard a mighty “crash” as the ice broke above me, a hand grabbed me from below my arm, raising me up. As I was pulled up, I gagged and spat out water, inhaling deeply, gasping for breath. I flopped on my back, trying to understand what just happened, when the person tied a rope around my leg and began dragging me away from the hole; I passed out.

Was this a dream? Or some hallucination-induced way to cope with death?

And if it wasn’t, why was I alive? Had I been robbed of that peace which I had desired? Why?

I woke up to an angel looking down. Funny, I thought, are angels redheads?

She smiled and spoke in French, “Chacun pour soi et Dieu pour tous. I must have given her a blank stare, because she said in a thick accent, “Everyone for himself and God for us all.”

I coughed and clutched my shaking chest, “What’s that guy got to do with this? I nearly froze to death because of Him.” She tapped my head.

“You could see it that way, assuming you believe in Him. I like to think He brought me and my dogs by that lake to save a drowning man. You may not believe in that, but you would be foolish not to, Adam,” she added, mischievously.

I glanced down, thinking about what she said. Everyone for himself, and God for us all? I didn’t know the answer to what I wanted, nor what I needed. Not for a long time now, I thought. I’ve been too depressed, too angry, to recall what I wanted or what I needed. But I wasn’t going to leave here until I found out, I thought, as I rose from my bed.

an auto-rickshaw with gear strapped to its roof as it competes in the Rickshaw Run in Hampi, India. The Rickshaw Run is a biannual 3,000-mile race through India and Nepal to frundraise for charities.

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