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MICHELLE MONROYSTAFF WRITER__________________________________

As summer marks the transition from spring to fall semester, San Diego State is preparing for an even bigger transition as Chukuka Enwemeka succeeds 15-year provost Nancy Marlin.

Enwemeka received his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, where he was born. He later moved to the U.S. where he attended the University of southern California and received his masters degree in physical therapy. He received his PhD in physical therapy and conducted his post-doctoral research at the New York Institute of Technology.

Shortly after, he served as professor and dean of health-sciences at several universities. He is considered a distinguished researcher, authoring more than 85 original research papers and receiving millions of dollars in external-grant funding, according to the website of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

“In my career I have always considered myself a teacher first before anything else and even as I rose through the ranks, instead of teaching less, I was teaching more,” said Enwemeka.

The position of provost is seen as second-in-command of the university as they oversee the different colleges and departments on campus.

“The provost is the guy who makes the final decisions on anything affecting student academics,” said Interim Director for the School of Journalism and Media Studies Bey-Ling Sha. The provost looks at the big picture and makes decisions that will eventually affect students on a day-to-day basis.

He applied to State because he felt a strong dedication to student success, diversity, research and international education.

“SDSU already has a very strong commitment in faculty student exchange with other institutions and universities, so that to me is a very strong indication that this is a very

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progressive institution that wishes to embrace the future,” said Enwemeka.

He has visited 39 countries and has lived in countries like Japan and Australia.

“I have so much world-wide experience, I thought that I could bring some of these experiences to help SDSU advance its internationalization of programs,” said Enwemeka.

He was also interested in the university because of its commitment to be seen as an integral member of the greater San Diego area.

“SDSU has found a way to weave itself into the fabric of the greater San Diego community and wishes to strengthen its presence in this community as the intellectual engine that powers economic development and advancement in the region,” said Enwemeka.

His extensive experience as an educator, researcher, dean and leader set him apart from other Provost candidates.

“It’s one thing for people to say ‘I can do something’ and it’s another thing for people to say ‘I have done something and here is my record,’ so I think what really set Enwemeka apart was that he was able to not only say ‘I can do it’ but

was able to say ‘I have done it and here is my track record,’” said Sha.

Sha was on the provost search committee that began in fall of 2013, comprised of different leaders representing the different departments on campus and Associated Students. William Snavely, Director of the School of Communication led the search for the new Provost.

According to Snavely there were more than 50 applicants for the position of provost. After narrowing the applicants to those who met the minimum criteria, conducting interviews and asking for feedback from the university community, Snavely said the committee came to a consensus that Enwemeka was the best choice for provost.

“He is a strong researcher with an international reputation and also someone whose values align well with those of our campus,” said Snavely.

Enwemeka hopes to improve the student graduation rate, help move the research standard to the next level and enhance the international presence of SDSU and its programs.

“My role is to enable their success in every way possible and in everything we do,” said Enwemeka.

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New provost Chukuka Enwemeka joins San Diego State after a long international career

Chukuka Enwemeka was selected as provost after an intensive search beginning last fall.

JULY 21 - AUG. 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTECEDITOR: DAVID HERNANDEZ • [email protected] NEWS

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On-campus construction revamps SDSU

LUKE HENNINGSENIOR STAFF WRITER____________________________________

The Campus Fee Advisory Committee has released a list of 51 new course sections that will be added during the fall 2014 semester at San Diego State with funding from the newly implemented Student Success Fee.

These classes were identified by the CFAC through the results of an online student survey released at the end of the spring semester, combined with recommendations from each of the colleges, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Kathy LaMaster said.

LaMaster said another 39 course sections will be added during next year’s spring semester, although these courses are yet to be determined.

“During the fee’s first year, our approach is more to troubleshoot things and see how students react,” LaMaster said.

The specific course sections may be subject to change depending on the actual demand from students compared to the data CFAC has collected. Though there may be some discrepancies, LaMaster was confident many of the key problem areas have been identified.

“Though new course sections are our immediate goal, the main purpose of this fee is to add tenure-track faculty,” LaMaster said in an interview with The Daily Aztec earlier this year.

LaMaster said the faculty will be supplemented by temporary lecturers in order to ensure the new course sections have teachers as SDSU goes through the lengthy process of hiring tenure-track professors.

“When we asked students what they wanted us to add most, the resounding answer was tenure-track faculty,” LaMaster said.

LaMaster expects the first group of 25 tenure-track faculty will be hired by the spring 2015 semester.

According to the CFAC website, the fee

JAMIE BALLARDSTAFF WRITER_____________________________________

San Diego State is currently in the midst of several construction projects, including major renovations to older buildings on campus, upgrades to the underground heating system and the addition of new facilities.

“It’s a pretty complicated process,” Director of Construction Management Mike Woomer said of selecting which renovations were most needed. The process includes evaluating the existing conditions of the building based on when they were built, the accessibility, seismic movement and whether the existing buildings meet the needs of students, faculty and staff.

Zura Residence HallConstruction is well underway on Zura

Residence Hall, with the project set to be completed by July 2015. Renovations to Zura began in May of this year, marking the first full renovation of a residence hall in SDSU’s history.

Woomer said Zura Residence Hall was most in need of the renovation.

“Other (residence halls) were in a little bit better condition,” Woomer said. “Zura

will be an additional $50 per semester for the next year. The fee caps out at $200 per semester during the 2018-19 academic year, although it may be increased slightly to account for inflation.

Director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Rose Pasanelli said her office is working in conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs to create a “hardship exemption” that will exempt some students from paying the new fee if

it directly prevents them from continuing to attend SDSU.

“The exemption will be determined case by case, so we have some wiggle room to help out students who will have trouble paying the fee,” Pasanelli said.

Pasanelli added that the hardship exemption is still a work in progress at the moment, but she expects a complete appeal process outlined by the end of the month.

had deteriorated the most. It needed a face lift.”

Infrastructure, lounge and meeting spaces, and increased sustainability practices such as an LEED Silver Certification are just some of the improvements that are being made to the residence hall.

Manchester HallManchester Hall is undergoing a

series of exterior renovations, which are expected to be completed in late September. The building will be patched and painted, and undergo repairs to the exterior window sills and the metal roof

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flashing. Scaffolding is erected on the north, east and south sides of the building, and students are asked to avoid walking underneath the scuffling and use the main doors of the building.

Steam Utilities InfrastructureThe decades-old steam piping system

that is responsible for heating campus is being replaced in certain areas. The project began in 2013 and is currently in the third and final phase for replacing the failing parts of the system. Work will take place within the roadway from Facilities Services and Engineering buildings to the Geology, Mathematics and Computer

Science building. The project is anticipated to run through January 2015.

South Campus PlazaSDSU is beginning construction of a

hybrid student living and retail space directly across from the trolley station. Once completed, South Campus Plaza will house approximately 600 students and be host a number of retail and dining locations. Designed to serve both the campus and surrounding neighborhoods, South Campus Plaza is currently in the preliminary stages of construction, with major project work planned for September. Phase one of two involves building an above-ground parking structure and two residential buildings. The project is estimated to be completed by Fall 2016.

College of Business AdministrationIn May, crews began a $3.1 million

renovation of the College of Business Administration that will expand meeting areas and add research lab and observation space, among other improvements. Donors gifted the funds for the renovation.

Woomer said SDSU has a long planning horizon for future construction. He added that the university has conducted feasibility studies for a number of buildings on campus.

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Slightly Stoopid, seriously smart

3ENTERTAINMENTJULY 21 - AUG. 3, 2014 • THE DAILY AZTECEDITOR: NICK KNOTT • [email protected]

JOSSELYN MOLINASTAFF WRITER____________________________________

Ocean Beach-based reggae-rock group Slightly Stoopid has slowly become an exceptional part of San Diego culture. Its unique fusion of rock, folk, ska, hip-hop, blues and reggae has given Stoopid one of the best reputations when putting on a show. What Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, co-founders of Slightly Stoopid, started 20 years ago has now branched out into multiple international tours and collaborations with other names in the music industry.

Aside from producing, touring and promoting Slightly Stoopid, the band has established its own label named Stoopid Records to guide other promising bands into the start of their careers. The Expendables and Outlaw Nation are two bands Stoopid Records has given a spotlight of their own.

“Over the last couple years we’ve released records by other bands that we’re friends with,” drummer Ryan “Rymo” Moran explained. “It’s kind of a newer model of getting music out. Back in the day you tried to get your music on a major label. What we want to do is get music out for artists that tour and like to be on the road doing their thing.”

Undeterred by constant touring, Slightly Stoopid has released a steady flow of music from the start. Its devotion to live music and its progressions through different genres has kept them constantly working on new projects.

“We’ve been working on a new album since the end of last year but we’re looking to finish everything up when we get home from this summer tour.”

Moran said. “We’re trying to get it out by early next year. I’m really excited about it because it’s kind of an extension of what we’ve been doing: a little bit of reggae, a little bit of punk, a little bit of rock, ska, just the usual hip-hop vibe. I’m also really happy about all the material.”

As an SDSU alumnus, Moran joined

Slightly Stoopid in 2003, three years after graduating with a major in music in 2000.

“It’s such a blessing to do what we do, we couldn’t be more grateful,” Moran said. “We’re so fortunate to be in our position and we’ve also worked hard for it. I mean playing at the Open Air Theatre at SDSU was like a dream come true; when I was going to school at State I saw a bunch of bands play there. Back then I was just wishing I could play a show like that—now we’re doing that regularly and you know, it feels really good.”

When asked about any advice for SDSU students Rymo responded, “Get your degree. I’m a proud alumni and (since graduating) I’ve had an amazing experience. So just keep it going, keep working, get your degree at the end of it all and have some fun in the process.”

On July 26, which also happens to be Moran’s birthday, Slightly Stoopid is coming back to San Diego for their eighth annual headlining show Summer Sessions 2014 with NOFX and Stephen Marley at Sleep Train Amphitheatre. This summer concert has become a tradition for the large family that Slightly Stoopid has accumulated after years of composing the sound of San Diego.

Ocean Beach based band Slightly Stoopid returns to town on their tour.COURTESY OF SILVERBACK99

“IT’S SUCH A BLESSING TO DO WHAT WE DO, WE COULDN’T BE MORE GRATEFUL.”

- Ryan “Rymo” Moran,Slightly Stoopid drummer

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Local band returns to San Diego for July concert. SDSU alumnus and drummer gives advice to fellow Aztecs about staying in school and having fun while doing so.

CORRECTION: In the July 7 edition of The Daily Aztec it

was printed that Senate Bill 967 would require SDSU to collect written consent of students engaging in sexual behavior, the bill instead states that consent must be affirmative, not written. ASU does not require written consent either.

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Surf exhibit cruises to Balboa ParkRYO MIYAUCHIASST. ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR____________________________________

In conjunction with the first official day of summer on June 21, the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park recently opened up the new exhibit “Surf Craft.” The gallery covers the art and history behind the beloved West Coast craft: the surfboard. Not only does it showcase the evolution of the physical boards over time but also the surrounding culture that shaped the craft throughout its history.

“Surf Craft” begins with the oldest surfboard in the collection when the sport was a traditional leisure activity. The first surfboards look literally carved out of a random bark of a fallen

tree. Soon users began picking up larger wood and smoothing them out, resembling a long tabletop. Still at this point, the boards are more like fine redwood planks than anything like the rides today.

Information about the figures behind each innovation is featured with each section. Arguably the most important innovator of the modern day surfboard is Bob Simmons. He picked up surfing initially for rehabilitation after a heavy accident, and he began to apply his engineering knowledge to improve the surfboard’s shape. The result is the style he calls the “hydrodynamic planing hull,” which incorporates fins and a torpedo-like design to better the physics of the surfboard.

A great surfboard offshoot covered in the exhibit is the beginning of the boogie board. Before, it was a traditional wooden belly board, but surfer and shaper Tom Morey decided to create one out of foam for beginners to ride and learn. The board entered the commercial market for novice surf enthusiasts, and the rest is history.

Like Morey, many shapers, then and

Fernando Aguerre’s collection of classic surfboards will be on display at Mingei Museum’s “Surf Craft” exhibit.COURTESY OF RYAN FIELD

THE GALLERY COVERS THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BELOVED WEST COAST CRAFT: THE SURFBOARD.

now, experiment with the shapes and technology to create new surfboards. The “fish” shape may be the most familiar with its fin-like tail carved out at the tail instead of a flat bottom. The exhibit also featured experimental surfboards with asymmetrical fins on each side of the

board. Surfboards undergo many diverse forms by innovative shapers still to this day.

By following the changes in the boards, viewers can learn a lot from “Surf Craft.” The engineering history, growth of surf culture and pursuit for

innovation by individuals are some important things to take in from the walk around the room. Even those who only watch surfing while on a stroll at the beach should at least find an interesting perspective of a familiar Southern Californian pastime.

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Does distance make the heart grow fonder?LAINIE FRASER CONTRIBUTOR____________________________________

Relationships come and go and sometimes they seem to do it at the worst possible time. Maybe life has other obligations or maybe the problem is distance. A recent study completed by Dr. Crystal Jiang and Dr. Jeffrey Hancock, psychologists at the City University of Hong Kong, found 3 million married couples live apart in the United States, and 25-50 percent of college students are currently in long-distance relationships. A relationship starts at school, and when the semester comes to an end the two people involved realize they no longer live steps apart, but in fact miles. At San Diego State, the walk from Cuicacalli to Chapultepec can seem like an eternity, but imagine a distance of thousands of miles. New love cringes at the thought of separation. These miles of separation seem to get a bad rap, when in fact there can be a lot to gain from a long distance relationship.

Equal Commitment“Without equal commitment there is

one person doing all the work, which can cause a major strain on a relationship,” psychology sophomore Hailey Ashton said, who is an experienced partner in long distance relationships.

Jiang and Hancock, recently published research findings in the “Journal of

Communication,” which found that “long distance romantic relationships are of equal or even more trust and satisfaction than their geographically close counterparts.”

Going long distance requires an extreme amount of effort from both ends. The positive is when the couple is reunited geographically, being committed and working for the relationship will come naturally.

BalanceMany people have stories of losing

friendships or opportunities because they entered into a relationship.

Ashton explains that “A balance between friends and your significant other is key because you need not depend on one person for your happiness. It’s good to enjoy your time together, but you need to make sure you maintain your friendships, because those are the people who will be there for you when your significant other is not.”

Sometimes friends feel abandoned, and it can feel near impossible to give attention to all parties involved. Long distance relationships allow for the balance to become easier to get a handle on. If a couple physically cannot spend as much time together as they wish, they will have time for others in their lives.

Effective CommunicationCommunication is something that

plagues many relationships. The distance

may turn a couple’s attention to phone calls, text messages or maybe Skype, to compensate. This removes body language when talking about anything, good or bad. Not only is the other person not physically accessible, but also they are unreadable. Going long distance allows for a couple to learn the way they text and sound. Long distance couples have to pick up on vocal cues, or even emoticon uses.

Jiang and Hancock have found, “long-distance couples disclosed themselves more, and they idealized their partners’ behaviors. These two tendencies become more manifested when they communicated in text-based,

asynchronous and mobile media because they made more efforts to overcome the media constraints.”

“The only thing you have in long distance relationships is communication,” Ashton said. “Without effective communication you have no relationship. Period.”

Finally, maybe one of the people involved is living in an exciting place, and the distance allows for some exotic travel and adventure. In the throes of a long distance relationship, the separation may seem never ending and unbearably painful, but there is a lot to learn in the time spent apart that will only make the time together better.

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july 21 - Aug. 3, 2014 • THE DAIly AZTECEDITor: kristian ibarra • [email protected]

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SDSu to claim ‘I believe’ chant

Matthew BainSenior Staff writer____________________________________

ESPN’s Darren Rovell sent sports fans into a frenzy on July 2 when he tweeted that San Diego State could own the trademark to the phrase “I believe that we will win” by Aug. 25, a phrase often heard during the recent FIFA World Cup.

First of all, let’s get one thing straight: SDSU holding ownership on the phrase “I believe that we will win” does not mean the school literally owns the chant. Anybody can start thechant without worrying about Trademark Police popping up out of nowhere.

Anyone hoping to create a hat, bottom or top with “I believe that we will win” printed on it would need to pay SDSU, though. Specifically, they would pay Aztec Shops, the entity that applied for the trademark on Oct. 27, 2011.

SDSU, Utah State, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and Navy fans can all claim ownership to the chant as much as they want, but SDSU owning the actual trademark makes the most business sense.

Since the 2010-11 college basketball season, Aztec hoops have become a significant part of San Diego culture. The proof is in the numbers: the Aztecs have now played in front of 38 consecutive sell-outs, and 55 of 65 home games have sold out since 2010-11. Tickets are already sold out for SDSU’s 2014-15 season.

Head Coach Steve Fisher calls Aztec basketball the hottest ticket in town, and he’s completely right. Any SDSU student will warn against driving on game nights because fans flock to campus from all over San Diego to watch their Aztecs. And these 12,414 fans need something to wear, so they spend their fair share of money purchasing SDSU merchandise

at Aztec Shops stores.Let’s compare that situation to Utah

State University, one of the parties whose fans are upset by SDSU’s potential trademark. The average home attendance for USU basketball was 7,937 in 2013 and 8,732 in 2012—a far cry from SDSU’s sell-out crowds. USU football also draws smaller crowds than SDSU football, averaging 23,263 fans opposed to SDSU’s 33,224 fans in 2013. It would make no business sense for USO to own the “I believe that we will win” trademark over Aztec Shops, an entity that has a significantly larger customer base.

The U.S. Men’s National Team has the largest customer base of all the interested parties, but it would struggle to market any sort of products. United States soccer becomes an afterthought in between FIFA World Cups.

The Navy has the best argument to oppose SDSU. There’s documented and testimonial proof that the chant originated at a 1999 Army-Navy game. And Navy football has a significant fan base, averaging 35,588 fans at every 2013 home game.

But let’s not forget about SDSU football, often overshadowed by the school’s men’s basketball team. Aztec fans hear the “I believe” chant echo throughout Qualcomm Stadium just like they hear it boom in Viejas Arena.

As I mentioned earlier, SDSU football averaged 33,224 fans at its 2013 home games, slightly less than Navy. But Navy averaged just 2,218 fans at home basketball games last year, giving SDSU’s main sports the overall edge in fans—and thus, customers.

Any interested parties have until July 22 to oppose SDSU’s trademark claim. If nobody opposes the claim, the phrase “I believe that we will win!” will belong to Aztec Shops.

Mike heralStaff writer_____________________________________

By now, most know that Aztec Shops wants to trademark the “I believe we will win” chant. This idea is as misguided as President Barack Obama who, during a July 2012 campaign speech, told business owners they didn’t build their businesses. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office should provide the correct context for that phrase this time: You can’t have it because you didn’t create it.

It’s absurd that a non-creator can “own” an intellectual property. Jay Rodriguez is the only one who should trademark the chant. If you aren’t familiar with Rodriguez, he created the chant while attending Naval Academy Prep School in 1998, 13 years before Aztec Shops applied for the trademark. Since he didn’t protect it, no one else should be entitled. It’s as ridiculous as me owning the catchphrases made popular by George Lucas in his “Star Wars” movies.

It’s ironic that San Diego State, whose staff and students comprise Aztec Shops’ board of directors, expels students for using someone else’s work, yet see nothing academically dishonest from using Rodriguez’ call-and-response chant for profit.

An argument for Aztec Shops trademarking the phrase is this: It’ll be iced out after another institution protects it. It’s a compelling concern since other entities want the trademark. After years of using the chant to spur our Aztecs to victory, it’ll be a shame if we can’t buy an “I believe” shirt because a stuffed shirt writes chants in the style of a legal brief.

But it’s also a shame to silence other student bodies. Turning Aztec Shops into an aggressive protector of a chant used nationwide earns SDSU more enmity than profit. SDSU is still reeling

from being known as both a party school and as “STDSU,” but does it mind being known as “SDS-sue”? SDSU should be concerned with people stealing its research, not what is silk-screened on a T-shirt.

Another counter-argument reads like this: Other universities trademark peculiar items unrelated to academia. For example, Texas A&M University owns the “12th Man” term symbolizing a boisterous fan base.

Texas A&M actively enforces its trademark, most recently by forcing the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks into an agreement. The difference, though,

between what it does and what Aztec Shops wants to do sends this argument back to the concept of content creator. Texas A&M created its protected term whereas the Aztec Shops fosters a desire equivalent to being the socially awkward boy lucky to have his crush’s bottle pointing at him.

I hope the Aztec Shops publicity stunt spurs the federal government into tightening trademark eligibility rules so that only content creators are eligible for protection. Then Aztec Shops can concentrate on what it does best: charging a lot for textbooks and tchotchkes.

it’s ironic that san diego state ... sees nothing dishonest from using rodriguez’ call and response chant for profit.

“the show” chants to “i believe that we will win” to rally players and unify the crowd. sdsU is attempting to trademark the phrase. WESlEy bEIgHTS, vIDEo EDITor

as the university pursues legal action to trademark the rallying chant, students respond with mixed reactions and our sports columnists weigh the pros and cons

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The men behind the dating app Tinder

are totally clueless when it comes to women. This is hardly a headline, considering they’re the face of an app

that lets users hide behind a screen to flirt.

But Tinder’s real disgrace is revealed in the lawsuit filed against the company. Once again, we’re reminded that in 2014, we’re surrounded by sexism and it’s an uphill battle to combat it.

Whitney Wolfe, Tinder’s co-founder and former vice president of marketing, is suing the start-up for a “spree of misogyny and sexual harassment,” among other violations, mostly at the hand of Chief Marketing Officer Justin Mateen, also known as Wolfe’s ex-boyfriend.

Many media outlets and Tinder supporters have given Wolfe the misguided title of the “crazy ex-girlfriend.” TechCrunch, a “respected” tech media outlet, gave a completely one-sided report (Mateen’s side) on the situation without so much as asking for Wolfe to comment.

This wouldn’t be so outrageous if there weren’t horrendous text messages

A big swipe to the left for Tindersent by Mateen to Wolfe strewn about the Internet, proving her claims about sexism and racism valid. It’s painfully obvious he is both possessive and aggressive. Anyone who so much as glanced at the messages would be able to reach that conclusion.

“So pathetic. I even imagined a life w u. I actually thought u would be a good mother and wife. I have horrible judgment. He can enjoy my left overs,” Mateen writes to Wolfe in one text message regarding her new relationship. This is a mild script considering the majority of Mateen’s texts use profound amounts of profanity aimed at Wolfe.

To make matters worse, Tinder’s CEO Sean Rad also engaged in inappropriate messages with Wolfe, essentially bullying her into quitting her job. The lack of professionalism at this place is astounding.

The office culture at this tech company hardly seems to be an anomaly in the industry. Months ago, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel faced controversy over leaked emails he wrote that were extremely embarrassing to the company and degrading to women.

The bad news is that these examples are still disgustingly common. However, the good news is that our generation has the power to make a positive change.

We have to come to terms with the fact that the war on sexism is far from over. Some of the most prestigious companies fostering some of the most brilliant minds can’t even adopt basic standards

of equality for their employees.It’s not like the delusional movies we

grew up on, where the brainy, geeky guys like Mateen, Rad and Spiegel are charming and win over the girl in the end. The reality is that brains and money don’t necessarily translate into “game.” Just because you create a popular “hook-up app” doesn’t mean you automatically have any insight on how to treat people of the opposite sex. You can’t talk to girls like they’re your property in this country; we’ll sue you for that and win—just ask Wolfe.

The silver lining is that while certain, misguided media outlets encourage

repression of this issue, (cough, TechCrunch, cough) media as a whole allows awareness to thrive. With awareness comes support, and with support comes change.

My hope is that with the attention that Wolfe’s lawsuit is receiving, the educated, future workforce will start implementing change.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” I like to think Gandhi was including the act of battling sexism in this quote. If not, I’m including it now.

Be the change, and change will follow. After all, as we Aztecs know best, “leadership starts here.”

KELLY HILLOCKFEATURES EDITOR____________________________________

The crazy cat lady trope is one we are all familiar with. Old and alone, she generally has

somewhere between three and 300 cats milling about her house. These cats all have names like “Freckles” or “Mr. Twinkles.” Sometimes, the symptoms of a cat lady can be spotted early on. For instance, I have a friend who regularly meows like a cat —which is definitely a weird experience when you assume you’re exclusively among humans. Regardless, cats are very trendy right now. Every trip to Forever 21 is not complete until every person in your party has spotted at least four cat-related pieces of clothing. Being a cat lady become fashionable, making it more accepted.

I mean, that’s all well and good, but no one really wants to talk about the crazy dog lady trope. That’s probably because the crazy dog people don’t regularly bark like dogs, compared to our crazy cat lovers. And, like the mustache trend, it’s only a matter of time before Forever 21’s cat clothing phases out.

While cat clothing doesn’t last forever, the love of an animal does. Because we’re all familiar with the crazy cat lady story, the crazy dog lady trope doesn’t

HOROSCOPEHAPPY BIRTHDAY (7/21/14) - It's a golden year. The work's good and cash flow positive... capture some. October eclipses (10/8, 23) inspire fun, romance and leadership. Uranus goes retrograde today (through 12/21), prompting revelation and insight. Saturn enters Sagittarius (12/23, for 2.5 years) favoring discipline towards spirituality or meditation. Springtime eclipses (3/20, 4/4) highlight shifts in education and at home. Inspire love.

HOW IT WORKS: 10 is good, 1 is bad.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 - Your loquacious powers are especially potent today and tomorrow. Finish a study project. Advance through connections. Your status and workload increase. Expect rebellious explosions over the next five months (Uranus retrograde). Look for answers.TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Grasp a golden opportunity today or tomorrow. Go ahead and commit. Winning's fun. Outbursts of dogma, intuition and innovation arise, with Uranus retrograde until 12/21. Make plans for changes, and act on them.GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 9 - You're strong, and getting stronger with the Moon in your sign today and tomorrow. Get social and renew old acquaintances. You're a genius at planning. Consider long-term changes to implement after Uranus goes direct.CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 - Get thoughtful today and tomorrow. Bursts of invention and intuition arise with Uranus retrograde (for five months). Freedom urges awaken, inspiring rebellion against ruts or confinement.LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Work with friends today and tomorrow. Facilitate creativity in others. Bursts of invention and intuition arise with Uranus retrograde (for five months). Old passions rekindle. Study what you love. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - Consider taking on more authority today and tomorrow. With Uranus retrograde, events could surprise or upset the status quo. Make plans for resilience, adapting to changes (especially financially).LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - Concentrate on studies today and tomorrow. Re-evaluate and revise goals. Rebellious urges could impact your partnerships with Uranus retrograde (until 12/21). Keep comforting routines. Plan for changes, but wait to act.SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Spontaneous outbursts and surprises affect your workload over the next five months, with Uranus retrograde. Work surges can pre-empt your health practices and routines. Balance with meditation and exercise.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - A partner's opinion is important. Develop your collaboration today and tomorrow. Play games you know how to win, with Uranus retrograde until 12/21. Practice what you love and improve skills. Consider family before making changes.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is an 8 - Concentrate on work today and tomorrow. Surges of independence arise at home, with Uranus retrograde. Contemplate how best to implement changes like renovations or new housemates. Plan construction.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - Today and tomorrow get fun. Outbursts of invention, rebellion and brilliance erupt over the next five months with Uranus retrograde. Make plans for after direct (12/21). Talk about how you want it to be.PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is an 8 - Home improvement satisfies today and tomorrow. Old revolutionary ideas work best with Uranus retrograde (until 12/21). Finances could feel volatile. Adapt to a changing market, benefiting research and discovery.

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Cats vs. dogs: a love tail#PETS

get as much recognition. But, as a crazy dog lady myself, let’s

talk about the symptoms of being a crazy dog person. Us crazy dog people like to keep a low-profile, but I think it’s time to come clean about some of our habits.

ON THE INTERNET Some people get stuck in Wikipedia

loops for hours, some get stuck in YouTube loops on science things or acoustic song covers, but I get looped into hours of puppy videos. Particularly parodies of songs turn everything into dogs. Side-effects of being a crazy dog lady include exclusively following puppy blogs and being up to date on the latest doge meme.

IN REAL LIFEWhenever I see a dog, it goes

something like this:Upon first dog-sighting, one must

always yell, “Dog! Look there’s a dog!” To which, depending on who you’re with, reactions vary from “Puuupppy!” to “Um, okay.”

As we approach the dog, it’s typical for a dog person to smile brightly at said dog, and say hello.

I also wave, and assume every wink or flap of ear is a wave in return.

If I’m with a fellow dog-lover, then the odds of us attacking the dog with our pets and baby voices increases

exponentially. No dog is off-limits. Service dogs, mutts, chihuahuas, tiny fluffy dogs—they are all subject to my usual greeting of “hello, widdle baby!”

Sure, cats are very wearable right now. Cat lovers have an easier time incorporating their love of cats with their fashion. But what are the other perks to being a cat lady? I’m strictly a dog person, but I’m still not ready for the cat lady stigma—and judging by the purrs coming from the aforementioned friend, no one else is, either. As a crazy

dog lady, though, how likely am I to be similar to these cat people? Will I become a spinster with only my 37 dogs, with names like “Barky McBark” and “Rocky Balboa?” Will Forever 21 start carrying sweaters with corgis on them?

Actually, I really need a sweater with a corgi on it.

#DASNAPSHOTS

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SIDE-EFFECTS OF BEING A CRAZY DOG LADY INCLUDE EXCLUSIVELY FOLLOWING PUPPY BLOGS...

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