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The Love Library’s administrative staffhas found alternative ways to ensure asafe environment for students to study.However, the resources required toperiodically staff and patrol every areaof the library frequented by studentshas been an increasingly difficult task.

In a building as large and denselypopulated as the Love Library, mon-itoring activity and deterring crimeis a difficult task because theresources required to do so simplyaren’t available.

“A year ago, if you walked into thedome, you were greeted by a lot ofpeople sleeping. We have a lot ofcomfortable furniture,” interim headof Access and Licensing Services inthe Love Library, Sara Baird, said.“This was due to an initiative to

make the library more comfortable.We did too good of a job.”

The library administration decidedthis was not the atmosphere of itsideal library, so walls were repaintedbrighter colors, couches werereplaced by chairs and tables and cur-tains were removed to let in lightthrough open windows. Thesechanges have been made to create amore vibrant atmosphere, hopefullyencouraging students to be more alertand aware of their surroundings.

The San Diego State PoliceDepartment recommended other cost-friendly ways to discourage criminalactivity. Most ideas were based aroundsimply creating open space. Turningstudy carrels to face away from thewalls, rearranging furniture andinstalling convex mirrors can eliminateblind spots, making security patrollingeasier and more effective.

Maureen Dotson, facilities coordina-

tor of Love Library, said she is search-ing for artwork that will help detercriminal activity.

“I’m looking for pictures of animals,Aztec boosters, any faces. Anythingwith eyes is said to be effective,” Dotsonsaid. The feeling of being watched canmake criminals feel uncomfortable atan unconscious level.

A committee was recently formed,dedicating itself to creating new secu-rity measures in the Love Library.Lately, the security committee hasbeen working on a code of conduct,which is designed primarily for thebenefit of its security guards.

The Love Library contracts its securi-ty through a private company calledElite Services USA. The majority ofElite’s jobs are at events such as con-certs and sports games. Its job at thelibrary is a unique one, and Dean ofLibrary and Information Access GaleEtschmaier has a specific idea of what

its job should entail. “We want the guards to be more of

ambassadors, educating students onways to protect their belongings,”Etschmaier said.

Because of this role she wants thesecurity guards to abide by, the yet-to-be-released code of conduct will pro-vide explicit instructions about how tohandle certain situations with studentsand community members. Because ofthis, a lot of extra training will most like-ly be required for the guards.

For instance, the code of conductwill instruct how to differentiatebetween a person who has no affilia-tion with SDSU who comes into thelibrary to sleep, and a student who usesthe library as a place to nap betweenclasses. Although the library has openaccess during most hours, one changethat has surprised some students is thatthere are periods when entry is restrict-ed to those without a Red ID.

HHuuttttoonn MMaarrsshhaallllsenior staff writer

New code brings more security

ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR

CRIME BEAT

At 1 a.m. yesterday, a female studentreported to the SDSU Police Departmentthat a Caucasian male exposed himselfto her in the Love Library. The man wasseen sitting at a desk touching himselfwhen he asked the female student tojoin him. The victim ran and immediate-ly called the police.

The suspect was described as 6 feettall, in his 30s, wearing basketball shorts,a green zip-up jacket and light-coloredtennis shoes. The incident took place inthe reference section of the library’sdome and the suspect was seen fleeingthe library afterward.

Since last Wednesday, there have beena number of reports of both petty theftand burglary. Three instances occurredWednesday evening, all within a span ofseveral hours. At around 8:45 p.m. a stolenbike was reported from the area near the

Love Library. The dark gray Giant 12-speedbicycle was locked to a pole. At 10:11 p.m.another stolen bicycle was reported nearthe bridge leading to Parking Structure 1outside of the Education and BusinessAdministration building. The bike wasdescribed as a men’s mountain bike andthe brand was unknown.

Half an hour later, a report was called inregarding a Caucasian male attempting tobreak into multiple vehicles with a hangertype of device. The suspect was describedin his mid 20s, wearing a gray shirt andshorts carrying a backpack. He was lastseen on the corner of Montezuma andEast Campus Drive heading towardCollege Avenue.

Last Thursday, Oct. 13, a vehicle wasbroken into at 11:47 a.m. in PS 1. The itemsreported stolen included a GPS and giftcard. Also, a skateboard valued at $200

was reported stolen from an employeelocker around noon. In this case however,the suspect was detained and cited.

Another burglary was reported earlyFriday morning around 5:30 a.m. atAlbert’s College Apartments on 55thStreet. Various items including a firearmand Playstation 3 video games were taken.The reporting caller believes a formerroommate may have used a key to enter.

Also on Thursday, an SDSU studentstruck two pedestrians while driving underthe influence of alcohol near 63rd Streetand Montezuma Road. The driver wascharged and the two pedestrians weretransported to Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Last Friday around 11:30 a.m. anotherbicycle was reported stolen from StormHall. The bike is reported as a men’s silverTrek with an estimated value of $500.Another burglary report from Friday came

from the Piedra Del Sol Apartments onHardy Avenue at 4 p.m stating two laptopshad been stolen from an apartment.

Early Sunday morning at approximately

2 a.m., a disturbing the peace call was

made from the Cuicacalli Suites Residence

Hall where two Caucasian males were

seen fighting on East Campus Drive. They

were reported shirtless and wearing dark

jeans, and they were last seen running

westbound toward 7-Eleven with three

females. All suspects in question were

reportedly intoxicated.

If you have any information regarding

these incidents, contact the SDSU Police

Department at 619-594-1991 or email

police@mail.sdsu.edu.

– Compiled by Kevin Smead, staff writer.

ANTONIO ZARAGOZA, PHOTO EDITOR

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FOR SDSU WOMEN’S SOCCER

Oh, how fortunes can quickly turn.San Diego State enjoyed an eight-

game unbeaten streak as it headedinto the University of Washingtoncontest, but has now dropped two ina row in Pacific-12 Conference play,with the latest defeat comingagainst the ninth-ranked UCLABruins, 2-0, at Drake Stadium in LosAngeles.

The Bruins improved to 10-3-1 inthe season,including aperfect 5-0record in con-ference play,while the No.

22-ranked Aztecs dropped to 8-3-2in the season with a 3-2 record inconference.

UCLA has now won eight gamesin a row versus Pac-12 opponentsdating back to last season and is sixpoints ahead of SDSU for first placein the Pac-12 standings.

“We played really well in the firsthalf,” redshirt sophomore goalkeep-er Blake Hylen said. “We really dom-inated and controlled the game.Slowly into the second half, westarted getting more and more

pressure, and it turned into a back-and-forth type of game.”

Junior forward ChandlerHoffman scored both second-halfgoals for the UCLA win, eventhough the Aztecs outshot theBruins, 10-9, in the match, includinga 5-4 advantage on net.

Redshirt sophomore forward

Jordan Ongaro led SDSU with three

shots, all on net, while junior mid-

fielder Jose Altamirano had two

attempts. Hylen registered two

saves throughout the game.

During SDSU’s eight-game

unbeaten streak earlier this season,

the Aztecs outscored opponents, 18-

4. In its past two defeats, SDSU has

been outscored by a mark of 5-2.Despite the recent skid, the

Aztecs have outscored opponents,25-14 this season and outshotopponents, 91-59.

SDSU’s next chance for redemp-tion this Saturday when the Aztecshost last season’s NCAA semifinalist, University of Michigan.

“All that matters is we bounce

back,” Hylen said. “It’s going to take

fight, but this team is more than

capable of doing so. I have all the

confidence in the world that we can

get it done.”

The San Diego State women’s soccerteam honored the career of its onlydeparting senior, Cat Walker, beforefacing off against Boise State in a

game thatended in a lossfor SDSU.

The Aztecs(7-6-3, 1-1-1M W C )

returned to the SDSU Sports Deck onSunday to play in their final homegame of the 2011 season againstBoise State (6-9-1,1-3). Despite out-shooting their opponents 15-6, theAztecs fell victim to a second-halfgoal, which resulted in a 1-0 loss.

This was the first meeting betweenboth teams in school history.

“We are on a whole different levelthan Boise and we should havecome out with the win,” juniordefender Rachael McGlinchy said.

It was clear from the start thatSDSU was in fact the stronger team.Within minutes of the game open-ing, the Aztecs took charge of theBroncos’ final third and dominatedthe offensive half of the field.

Walker and Junior forward MeganJurado led SDSU’s offense with fiveshots combined in the period. TheAztec defense used its speed in theback to shut down nearly everybreakaway opportunity attemptedby Boise and allowed only two shotsin the first 45 minutes of play.

However, as the first half drew toa close, SDSU’s frustration wasapparent stemming from a lack ofexecution and inability to finishscoring opportunities.

At halftime, the game remainedscoreless.

“We didn’t come out as hard as wedid last weekend,” Jurado said.

As the second half commenced, itlooked as if the Aztecs had notentirely released their first-half frus-trations. Boise came out extremelystrong, applying instant pressure toSDSU’s defense. In the sixth minuteof the half, a Broncos forwardslipped past the Aztecs’ backline andshot a goal that went off the postand into the net.

After giving up the goal, SDSUmanaged to pick up the pace offen-sively, creating several one-on-onescoring opportunities with Boise’sgoalie. Despite this, it was unable toput the ball in the back of the net.

“We had a lot of opportunitieswith the goalie that we didn’t capi-talize on. For the next few games,we need to play our game and stayconsistent,” McGlinchy said.

The Aztecs face off against theCowboys at 2 p.m. on Friday inWyoming and will play against AirForce at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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Aztecs suffer a surprising loss to Broncos

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Boise State handsSDSU dissapointingloss on Senior Day

Sept. 3, 11 vs. Cal Poly: W 49-21

Sept. 10, 11 at Army: W 23-20

Sept. 17, 11 vs. Washington State: W 42-24

Sept. 24, 11 at Michigan: L 28-7

Oct. 8, 11 vs. TCU: L 27-14

Oct. 13, 11 at Air Force: W 41-27

Oct. 29, 11 vs. Wyoming: 7 p.m.

Nov. 5, 11 vs. New Mexico: 5 p.m.

Nov. 12, 11 at Colorado State: 3 p.m.

Nov. 19, 11 vs. Boise State: 5 p.m.

Nov. 26, 11 at UNLV: 7 p.m.

Dec. 3, 11 vs. Fresno State: 5 p.m.

—Compiled by Sports editor Antonio Morales.

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D A I L Y A Z T E CTuesday, October 18, 2011F O O D & D R I N K 3

Pacific Beach pub delivers flavor without frill

What’s not to like: flirtatious waitressesin fishnets, sultry live music, spaciousleather booths and cocktails calledKentucky Tramp and another thatmakes an obvious gonorrhea refer-ence? Saint Peter should be thebouncer, because what lies behindthose pearly gates is surely heaven.

Actually, the theme of Marble Roomis not exactly Jesus and Moses’s type ofhaunt. Patrons of this hedonistic relicare looking to embrace a more sensu-al lifestyle rather than live piously andrack up points for the afterlife. And thestaff is all too happy to oblige.

Crammed among the many barsand restaurants along Fifth Avenue,Marble Room stands as a monumentto downtown San Diego’s less scrupu-lous past. The building itself was oncehome to The Golden Poppy Saloonand Hotel, a brothel of considerablerepute. The Marble Room takes itsname from the marble that patrons ofThe Golden Poppy would receiveupon paying for their pleasurable com-pany. Today, Madame Cora, the same

name of the madame of The GoldenPoppy, is known to hand out marblesto patrons on occasion.

While the brothel may no longer bein existence, the bordello-themed baris still attracting a crowd eager to revelin the establishment’s licentious histo-ry. Through the Western saloon-stylered doors waits a bevy of scantily cladwomen ready to serve drinks andfood in a most risqué setting.Paintings of nude, buxom femmesline the walls. Red lights set a decid-edly racy tone. Next to the bar is asmall stage where singers of bluesand jazz croon and occasionally lureguests onto the dance floor.

The menu is fairly extensive and haswon awards, and in a place celebratingcarnal indulgence, it is only fitting tosatiate all appetites. The prices leantoward reasonable, and as a third datespot, Marble Room fits the bill nicely.

The service can be slow, but thedécor, music and vibe help ease thewait, and any frustrations are readilydiffused by the friendly staff.Weekends, like anywhere else down-town, can be crowded, so reservationsare encouraged.

Marble Room has all the key ingre-dients for a raunchy party — sex,booze, food, music — but throw insome lacy underwear and dress it allup in an old whorehouse, and you’lllose your marbles.

MMaatttt DDoorraannsenior staff writer

It’s not common to find anythingnotable flanked by a liquor store and agas station. However, between aliquor store and a gas station is exact-ly where curious diners will find one ofPacific Beach’s hidden treasures.Rocky’s Crown Pub, located on thecorner of Ingraham Street and LaPlaya Avenue, offers San Diego burg-ers and brews at their finest.

This pub is small, with only fourtables and the main bar. However,even with its unexpected location and

unrecognizable faćade, people are notdeterred from seeking out Rocky’sfamous burgers.

Once inside, Rocky’s has a cabin-like feel and is decorated with memo-rabilia geared to meet the fancy ofsports fanatics, including autographedpictures of baseball, football and trackathletes. There are also three plasmaTVs, all streaming different sportsthroughout the day.

Regulars know all food is ordered atthe bar. However, for those who arenew to the place, bartenders make apoint to greet everyone and explainthe process. Rocky’s has a relaxedatmosphere, as its staff makes sure

everyone is taken care of. They talk topatrons, making jokes and exchangingstories like old friends.

While the pub has a sports theme, itis a place where patrons of all agesand interests can enjoy a casual nightout. However, this wasn’t the casefrom the beginning.

Though current owner PatriciaRockwood purchased the pub inOctober 1977, it’s been a bar fordecades and once the reputation forbeing a guys-only dive.

“No joke, my wife wouldn’t step footin here because of that reason,” onebartender said. Fortunately, Rocky’shas clearly changed throughout the

years as a diverse group of people canbe seen mingling in the tiny pub.

Simplicity is what differentiatesRocky’s. Everything about it is simple,including its menu. Customers have achoice between one-third pound orhalf-pound hamburgers and cheese-burgers and fries. All burgers have softbuns, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions,pickles and juicy handmade patties.

This pub also serves wine and 9choices of premium and domesticdraft beers, including its own brewcalled Rocky’s Crown Point Ale.

The prices for food and drinks atRocky’s are reasonable. Pints all costless than $5 and burgers cost less

than $6. The pub also offers lunchspecials Monday through Friday from11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which include ahalf-pound cheeseburger, fries, andeither soda or a pint of domestic draftbeer for only $9.75.

Don’t forget to bring cash to savorthese tasty options. Keeping to itssimple form, Rocky’s does notaccept credit cards.

This rough gem does not needcomplicated menus or flashy signs tolure in customers. Rocky’s deliciousfood and service has created a follow-ing of loyal customers that keepsgrowing and will continue to impressfor some time to come.

SSaannddrraa ddee llaa TToorrrreecontributor

Burlesque bar flaunts all things risqué

SAM SPARHAWK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Prohibition-inspiredbar puts the raunchin patrons’ paunch

Through the Western saloon-style red doors waits abevy of scantily clad womenready to serve drinks and foodin the most risque setting ... Redlights set a decidedly racy tone.

SAM SPARHAWK, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

CLARIF ICATIONOn Oct. 4, The Daily Aztec printed the article “Student stabbed on Hardy,” accom-panied by a photo of Fraternity Row. We would like to clarify that although Fra-ternity Row is on Hardy Avenue, the stabbing did not take place at or near thehouses. We apologize for any confusion.

D A I L Y A Z T E CTuesday, October 18, 2011B U S I N E S S & F I N A N C E 5

In February 2004, Mark Zuckerberg,Dustin Moskovitz, Chris Hughes andEduardo Saverin launched Facebookfrom a Harvard residence hall. Tenmonths later, their project reachedmore than a million users and is

now one of the most recognizablenames on the Internet, hosting 800million active users and more than2,000 employees.

Every day, 50 percent of activeFacebook users log on to connectwith an average of 130 friends. Tosuccessfully maintain such a monu-mental interface, Facebook employs2,000 diverse individuals from a wide

variety of professions, ranging fromhuman resource managers to soft-ware engineers. These employeeswork diligently around the world toensure Facebook’s reliability andfunctionality. Facebook officesspread far and wide, from headquar-ters in Palo Alto to U.S. offices rang-ing from Austin to New York. In addi-tion, it runs international offices

across the world from cities such asTokyo to Hamburg, Germany.

Regardless of location, eachFacebook employee’s goal is to gen-erate the best social experience theycan for users.

According to Facebook’s careerswebsite, “All of us working atFacebook have a common goal:helping you connect and share with

the people you care about.” As the Internet is becoming an

increasingly social environment,Facebook prides itself in its positionon the forefront of that change.

In addition to working in a unique-ly rewarding environment impactingthe lives of millions of people,Facebook employees are also entitledto a vast array of benefits. Thisincludes health care coverage, paidtime off and 401(k) retirement plans.

Facebook does not stop there. It

also offers free breakfast, lunch and

dinner, and Purple Tie laundry serv-

ices at its Palo Alto headquarters.

Other notable benefits include day-

care and transportation reimburse-

ment, paid parental leave, 11 days a

year of observed holidays and

employee discounts at Apple, Dell,

Microsoft and AT&T.

Facebook’s highly innovative

workforce ensures the company’s

success in the competitive and

always-changing virtual market. By

providing employees with an open

and creative working environment

and by inspiring their loyalty

through benefits and perks,

Facebook is able to remain at the

top of the social networking ladder.

Facebook’s careers website is the

first essential outlet for those inter-

ested in seeking employment in the

fast paced and inventive environ-

ment Facebook has to offer. To see

what positions are currently open at

various locations, Facebook actively

updates the career portion of its

website at facebook.com/careers.

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Facebook careers employ innovation

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s of July 1 next year,just weeks before thestart of a new schoolyear, illegal immi-grants will be eligible

to receive state-funded financial aid inCalifornia. The new opportunity hasbeen coined the California Dream Act— Development, Relief and Educationof Alien Minors — also known asAssembly Bill 131. Acting withunmatched time management abili-ties, Gov. Jerry Brown waited until thelast minute to sign the bill, which wasproposed by Assemblyman Gil Cedilloof Los Angeles earlier this year.

Requirements to reap the benefits

of the act are simple: Applicants musthave attended a California high schoolfor at least three years, graduatedfrom said high school or havereceived a GED diploma and mustshow proof they are either activelyseeking citizenship or will seek it oncethey are eligible to do so. Those seemlike some ridiculously easy and unfairrequirements compared to the stan-dards needed to be filled by applicantswho are already U.S. citizens living inCalifornia. Cal Grant — the programthe new Dream Act would makeundocumented immigrants eligible for— requires traditional applicants tofirst prove, through the FreeApplication for Student Aid system,that they are “independent.”Independent students can be 25 yearsof age or older, a parent of a childwho receives at least half of his or herincome, or married. If the student isnot considered independent, theymust file using their parent’s tax infor-mation and come from a poverty-level home based on income. Thatrequirement alone makes a very largeportion of financial aid applicants inel-igible right off the bat.

The Cal Grant issuance is split intotwo sections — Cal Grant A and CalGrant B. Most applicants will receiveonly one of the sections based on thedifference in eligibility requirements.Part A is based entirely on grade pointaverage and financial need, whereaspart B considers GPA, the highest levelof school completed by the appli-cant’s parents and marital status.Unmarried applicants will not receivepart B, and students with average orless-than-average grades will notreceive either portion.

A “Competitive Cal Grant” is moneyavailable to students with exceptionalneed or otherwise special circum-stances. These grants will only beavailable to Dream Act applicants ifthere is additional funding availableafter the grants have been awarded.

The other program the Dream Actwill make available to non-citizenapplicants living in California is theBoard of Governors Fee Waiver. Thefee waiver allows students of low-income backgrounds to pay little orno money for enrollment in commu-nity college, waives health and otherservice fees and decreases the cost ofparking permits. The waiver is basedsolely on financial necessity, and fewother requirements need to be met.

In general, the act is unfair to citi-zens. Because of the lesser eligibilityrequirements imposed upon theundocumented applicants, they willbe able to garner more funding in aquicker, easier manner with less

paperwork to process than resi-dent students. According to theCalifornia Department of Finance,about 2,500 students are project-ed to receive Cal Grants totaling$14.5 million, averaging $5,800per student. While our state gov-ernment is struggling to balance abudget, the governor adds moredebt to the list. We cannot affordto extend these comforts to peo-ple not paying into the funds they

are receiving or hoping to receive.Like simple parenting, reward-

ing a child for poor behavior iscounterproductive. Similarly,rewarding illegal immigrants forsuccessfully defying the system ishardly fair to anyone. I am by nomeans against immigration, butthe “illegal” part of the immigra-tion gives absolutely no means forcompensation. Having eager andwilling people wanting to cometo our free and beautiful countryis an honor, but issuing govern-ment money from taxpayer dol-lars to accommodate someonewho chose not to immigratelegally is disgraceful. Perhapsallowing additional financial fund-ing to successfully immigratedpersons as a reward for cominghere with legitimate papers andgoing through the necessarysteps to become a U.S. citizenwould be more fair.

Education is vital to anyone’sfuture. Paying to educate peoplewho cannot work because theydo not have a social securitynumber and therefore cannot paytaxes is a backward system withno real benefit. I personally wouldbe more inclined to assist a per-son openly willing to come toAmerica the “right way” than Iwould to assist someone whocheated the system long enoughto have completed high schoolwithout documentation.

GOP Assemblyman TimDonnelly has a similar view.Donnelly had previously vowed tofile a referendum prior to the actbeing passed, and with a total of505,000 signatures (5 percent oflast year’s gubernatorial votes),the bill could be frozen beforebeing implemented. Donnelly hasonly 90 days to collect the signa-tures, but practically before theink dried from Brown’s signaturehitting the bill, he already had5,000 volunteers ready to collectthe community’s John Hancock’s.

“Brown chose to fund illegals’dreams over funding our schools,pub safety & veterans,” Donnellytweeted just days after the billwas signed.

Whether the Dream Act isimplemented next year or not, inthe end someone is going to beleft unhappy. But who should bethe priority; American citizens or

illegal immigrants?

HHeeaatthheerr MMaatthhiissstaff columnist

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Having eager and willing people wanting to come to our free andbeautiful country is an honor, butissuing government money fromtaxpayer dollars to accommodatesomeone who chose not to immigrate legally is distasteful.

hen Gov. JerryBrown signedAssembly Bill 130,the Development,Relief and

Education for Alien Minors Act, bet-ter known as the Dream Act, intolaw he unleashed a storm of con-troversy. The new law has simultae-nously brought hope to the collegedreams of undocumented studentsand become a nightmare forRepublican assemblymen.

The law is aimed at undocu-mented students who attendedhigh school in California for at leastthree years, and either graduated orearned a GED diploma. To be eligi-ble for the act, students must alsosign an affidavit promising to applyfor citizenship as soon as possible.The Dream Act allows studentswho meet these requirements toapply for the state’s Cal Grant finan-cial aid program. That doesn’t meanthey’ll automatically get money. Itsimply means they have the samechance to get help as any otherstudent who lives in California.

The Dream Act is not only fair; itmakes good financial sense. It is fairto undocumented students who aresimply trying to get an education inthe country they’ve built their livesin. It also makes sense for a statenot producing enough educatedworkers to remain at the forefrontof the tech and science industriesof tomorrow.

To understand the importance ofthe Dream Act, we need to look atthe students being helped. Theyare students who were brought toAmerica as children, often tooyoung to even know what was hap-pening. They went to school, stud-ied hard, even attended prom likeany average student. Now they’rebeing told they don’t deserve helpin paying for an increasingly expen-sive college education.

I’m not saying we should ignorethe fact these students are here ille-gally. Ideally, they would all havecome into the country legally.Unfortunately, most poor, ill-edu-cated immigrants working mini-mum-wage jobs in America can’tafford to spend thousands of dollarsin lawyer expenses and other feesto navigate the bureaucratic night-mare that is the residency and nat-uralization process. As it standstoday, it is an unreasonably expen-sive system where becoming a citi-zen can take close to two decades.

The reality is these students are

here illegally, without any viablepath to citizenship. We must decidewhat we are going to do aboutthem. Are we going to sweep themunder the rug, tell them, “Sorry andthanks for the cheap labor,” andeffectively create a permanent une-ducated lower class? Or are wegoing to help those students will-ing to learn get an education andbecome fully contributing mem-bers of society?

Maybe you think helping undoc-umented students is a nice ideawe simply cannot afford. But thetruth is, we can easily afford theDream Act.

Because undocumented studentsare only eligible for Competitive CalGrants after all eligible U.S. citizenshave received money, there won’tbe any real impact. The financialburden will, allegedly, be felt innoncompetitive Cal Grants. Eligibleundocumented students in publiccolleges represent about half of 1percent of the total student popula-tion. Even if all of them somehowreceived financial aid, it would onlyincrease the number of Cal Grantrecipients by about 2 percent.However, because some of thenewly eligible students won’t applyor won’t qualify because of grades,the real increase will probably beless than 2 percent.

The Cal Grant system can affordthat increase without taking moneyaway from anyone else, becausethe program has historically run ona surplus. The California StudentAid Commission spokesman TomMays admitted the Cal Grant pro-gram ended the year with a record$38 million surplus. Since then,funding for Cal Grants has grown to$1.5 billion. While the state govern-ment itself is facing financial diffi-culties, helping undocumented stu-dents is something the Cal Grantsystem can afford to do.

In fact, we can’t afford not to.The Public Policy Institute ofCalifornia recently announced itpredicts a 6 percent gap by 2025between the number of educatedworkers in California and the num-ber of jobs requiring a degree. If thestate can’t bridge the knowledgegap, those high-paying jobs willdisappear. Instead of shunningundocumented students who couldhelp close the gap because ofwhere they were born, we shouldhelp them go to college. It isn’tcharity; it is an investment into theeconomic future of California.

As immigrants and their childrenbecome educated, they are betterable to become naturalized citizens,with all the benefits and responsi-bilities that entail. In a perfectworld, these immigrants wouldhave come here legally from thestart. People trying to make a better

life for themselves and their familiesshould be able to do so in a legal,efficient way.

Until major immigration reform isundertaken at the federal level tomake that dream come true, theDream Act will have to do.

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Act is affordableand fair incentive

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/18/11) Practicemakes perfect, and the spotlight is on.Keep up the action, and consideraccepting new responsibilities. You canhandle them. Stay focused on the job athand to see past confusion or chaos.Listen to your coach.

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 9 -Stay close to home and avoid distractions.Create an environment at home thatsupports you and what you're up to. Keepyour money in your pocket. Organize forspace.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 -Three minutes of silence in the morninghelps you prepare for the noisy roller-coaster day ahead. You'll find it easier toconcentrate and to make decisions.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is an 8 -Avoid trouble where money's involved bycounting coins before you spend them.Optimism prevails, and gives you extraoomph. Discover beauty in the unusual.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 9 -You're looking better than ever and areready to take risks (as long as they don'tinvolve wealth). Take advantage of arenewed ability to express yourself clearly.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 5 -Contemplate the plan; figure out yourstrategy; but don't get stuck in your head.You could just slow down and allow themystery to solve itself. Get a good rest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 -It's time to get social, and not just withmedia. Call some friends; get out anddiscover new things about each other.Work together for a common cause.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 -Others are looking for your leadership inthe reigning confusion. Listen to someonewho tells the truth. You'll know it whenyou hear it. Take charge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is an 8- Put on your best explorer outfit, and gosearch for treasures in places you avoidedbefore. Leave it hidden where you find it,for now. You'll remember where it is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today isa 7 - The next two days could be a testingperiod, in which you need to be on yourbest behavior. Stick to what you alreadyknow. Smile, and keep dancing. Rest later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today isan 8 - Rely on partnership today to createresults and reach the next level. Share yourdynamic vision, and inspire your team tobuild momentum.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an8 - Intense creativity at work wants to takeover the schedule. Stay focused and let itrip. Home or workplace is best. An insider'stip helps you save big. Collaboration flows.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8- Surround yourself with loved ones in aprivate retreat. Let go of stresses forromance and friendship. Repeat what wassaid for clarity. Succeed with lovingsupport.

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HUMOR

Best of Halloween threadsalloween is just aroundthe corner. Soon, fra-ternity houses willunveil orange runwaysfor a display of the

best costumes on campus. But here at The Daily Aztec, we’re

jumping at the bones and dying totreat you to a best and worstHalloween Costume Awards list.

We hired the top Halloween expertin the world to cover this year’sawards. So always remember, if youdisagree with anything he says,you’re dead wrong.

Still, we hope you enjoy yourHalloween. We also hope theseawards help you remember yourfreaky night, in case the jungle juicemakes you somehow forget.

We want to note many costumesare exceptional for their presentationand portrayal of common Halloweenoutfits such as whorish witches,pimped-out princesses and slutpirates, and we applaud the best ver-sions of these classics.

However, because we can’tjudge the quality of these types ofcostumes, which are usually deter-mined by how sexy the costumewearer looks, our expert investiga-tor whittled down the costumecompetition on the basis of creativity and originality.

Without further ado, we presentthe awards:

Best Use of Breakfast FoodPackaging with Plastic Utensils:The Cereal Killer.

With plastic knives protrudingfrom miniature boxes of cereal likeFrosted Flakes and Fruit Loops, this

inexpensive costume wowed us withits originality and good taste.

Best Use of Candy in a WiseassExpression: “Smartie” Pants.

This costume was simple andeasy, and really explained itself. Thewinner wore brightly colored pantswith Smarties candy boxes attachedall over his body. Sweet. No, sour.

Most Shameless Use ofWrapping Paper and Religion: AGift from God.

This frat tool covered himself inChristmas wrapping paper andeven put a little bow on his head.On his chest, he pasted a giantlabel that read: “To women, fromGod.” Women everywhere weredisappointed when the man wasnot Brad Pitt.

Strangest Use of Cotton Ballsand a Squirt Gun, or Possiblythe Best Costume Ever: PartlyCloudy with a Chance of Rain.

With jumbo-sized cotton balls dis-persed over his head and body, thiscostume wearer needed help for hiscostume to take effect. Wonderingwhy he had cotton balls randomly allover him, you’d ask, “So, what areyou supposed to be?” He’d answer,

“Partly cloudy…” Then he’d pull outa water gun and squirt you in theface, “With a good chance of rain.”

Yeah, thanks. Real good chance,weatherman.

Best Use of Bling in a PartnerCostume: Gang Green.

In light green Adidas jumpsuits,this pair looked sick. They wore fakegold chains with diamond ring bandsthat were rotting away. One had achain pendant with initials: D.K.

Best Simultaneous Word Play ona Vegetable and Pop Rap Group:The Black Eyed Pea.

This costume was simple and easyto make. The wearer pinned a giant“P” to his chest and painted his eyeblack. Then he acted drunk all nightand went around screaming, “Let’sget retarded in here.” We only hopethat was part of the costume.

Most Useful Costume for theUniversity Experience: TheLame Excuse.

This guy needed a lot of Post-itNotes to pull this one off. He stuckthe Post-it Notes all over himself, andwalked around with a cane and alimp. It wasn’t that visually appealing,but it’s really something you couldlean on in a time-crippling situation.

Best Costume Ever: The ChickMagnet.

This super intelligent guy took ablack shirt and glued yellow Peepson the front and back of the shirt. Ifyou were wondering, yes, it was me.

Happy Halloween!

—Ty Thompson is an MFA grad stu-dent in fiction. Send your bestHalloween costume picture tocosythews@yahoo.com.

TTyy TThhoommppssoonnstaff columnist

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