The Daily AztecStories from the current online edition of The Daily Aztec.VISCERAL VISUALS: The Star Trek exhibit- August 4, 2008 Star Trek has become part of Americana, whether people like it or not. Created by the legendary Gene Roddenberry, the show aired in a time when America was changing for the better. The iconic Starship crew had a diverse group of people, and included aliens that were representative of the political climate at that time.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Tempo/Visceral.Visuals.The.Star.Trek.Exhibit-... LIVE AND DANGEROUS: John Mayer- August 4, 2008 The line for beer is long and makes a person debate why they would wait in it to pay twice as much. If you were in that line, you probably missed Brett Dennen, the first act before the real opening act. Brett Dennen is another Jack Johnson wannabe who slings his music to hormonal teenage girls through MySpace.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Tempo/Live-And.Dangerous.John.Mayer-3396736.s... RUTHIE KELLY: Ending early termination fees a blessing- August 4, 2008 I've always been suspicious of the fact that when I sign a contract with a cell phone company, I am expected to pay around $200 to end the contract. It seems to go against the principles of capitalism: The best products and services get my money. If there's a better service out there, or if my current service isn't fulfilling my needs or its promises, I should be free to switch without a $200 shot to the wallet.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Opinion/Ruthie.Kelly.Ending.Early.Termination... ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE: Shakespeare arrives again in San Diego- August 4, 2008 Every year, Shakespeare theater festivals are held across the world to remind us of why his work is still relevant. And surprisingly after all these years his work still continues to draw in crowds. Even San Diego has its own Shakespeare festival at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Tempo/All-The.Worlds.A.Stage.Shakespeare.Arri... Comic-Con Review- August 4, 2008 Many actors, directors and producers made appearances at this year's annual Comic-Con International as Hollywood attempts to turn the convention into a film and television festival for the sci-fi genre. The four-day event gave pop culture addicts, as well as comic-based movie buffs, a closer look at what the future holds for this genre of movies, TV and much more. Here's a look at some of the major highlights.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Tempo/ComicCon.Review-3396612.shtml SUMMER UPDATE: Summer brings no vacation for Aztecs- August 4, 2008 With fall semester still weeks away, the San Diego State campus is mostly idle-occupied by construction crews renovating the bookstore and library. But in the world of sports, past and present SDSU athletes have been busy making news throughout the summer.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Sports/Summer.Update.Summer.Brings.No.Vacatio... A brief history of Comic-Con- August 4, 2008 Every summer Fan-icons from around the world line up outside the San Diego Convention Center to visit the largest comic fan convention of its kind. Whether you want to meet writers, creators and artists of your favorite comics, or if you just want to arrive in your best Chewbacca suit to take part in the Masquerade costume contest, there is honestly something for anyone who has a little nerd residing in his or her heart.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Tempo/A.Brief.History.Of.ComicCon-3396613.sht... Pumpin' ain't easy- August 4, 2008 To many college students, the incredible rise in gas prices is merely a global conspiracy designed to rob them of what is left in their meager bank accounts, especially after eating Mexican food for the past three nights has nearly cleaned them out.http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/BusinessFinance/Pumpin.Aint.Easy-3396601.shtm... LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE: Dana Carvey: He does more than just 'chop broccoli'- August 4, 2008 Scheduled for 8 o'clock, a packed crowd awaits silently in a courtyard at Humphrey's By The Bay in Point Loma. The hotel courtyard is packed, with a small crowd of people in the nearby harbor filling up a few docked sailboats and several inflatable rafts. Fifteen minutes go by and the lights are still dim. Suddenly, an announcer's voice breaks the silence. A long introduction follows, and then before long, the lights go on, and it's comedian Mark Pitta, doing his own intro in an...http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/Tempo/Laughter.Is.The.Best.Medicine.Dana.Carv... LOOKING THROUGH OUR LENS: 8-4-08- August 4, 2008http://www.thedailyaztec.com/news/2008/08/04/TheBackPage/Looking.Through.Our.Lens.8408-339... |