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dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Memorial ONLINE www.dailytitan.comEXCLUSIVES for SoCal Multimedia artist Life of CSUF alumni artist Patrick Merrill is remembered HEATHER REST Daily Titan

Innovative Community members, educators, family and friends gathered Satur- Vending Machine day afternoon to celebrate the life See what’s Scan to view of Southern California artist and re- for sale at the nowned print-maker Patrick Merrill. new vending The day consisted of a memorial machine at service, an artist panel discussion and dailytitan.com/ an exhibition opening at Begovich shop24 Gallery; Patrick Merrill: revelation, which will run through Nov. 9. “He’s got a really diverse background as an artist and as an educa- tor. So we have a lot of people from all over here today,” said Dana Lamb, Shekell Visual Arts Department chair. “His prime medium was print making. pleads guilty The work is based strongly on his social and political perspective and State-of-the-art convenience store installed observations in his life; he had a very to charges interesting life.” Daily Titan JOHNNY LE / Merrill died Aug. 31, 2010 after KEITH COUSINS Sociology majors, Kristian Van Hoogmoed and Sofia Rosas browse the items available from the new 24-hour convenience vending machine, Shop24. “There is every kind of energy drink you could ever want,” Hoogmoed said. See AUTOMATED CONVENIENCE STORE, page 3 for full story. a battle with cancer. At the service, Daily Titan Merrill’s close friends played the elec- tric guitar blues as over 300 people congregated in the courtyard of Cal Former Cal State Fullerton stu- State Fullerton’s Visual Arts depart- dent Jessica Shekell pled guilty ment. Thursday to two counts of vehicu- Haunted house scares up funds His wife Debra R. Winters, an art lar manslaughter as well as to felo- writer and historian, described him as ny drunk driving causing injuries. KRYSTLE UY Tour guides recanted a scary story of betrayal, stared creepily at the tour party, while a screeching a “blues man,” she reminisced about Shekell, 23, was driving her car Daily Titan murder and a wedding written by student ambas- young girl ran to the bride and groom to murder his rough edges, his passion for politics while drunk on the wrong side of sador, Katelynn Monday, 21. them. and his belief in the human spirit. the 91 Freeway, when she crashed The story told of a doctor who fell in love with Throughout the house, spooky creatures shook Merrill’s impact on the art commu- head-on into an oncoming vehicle The Student Ambassador’s Association held its a farmer’s wife and killed the farmer after an ad- rattling cans and scared guests when they least ex- nity was vast. He graduated from Cal Oct. 26, 2009. first annual haunted house event at George C. vantageous accident in order to marry the widow. pected it. State Long Beach with a bachelor of The collision left Sally Miguel, Golleher Alumni House, Thursday. At the wedding, the widow and farmer’s daugh- “By far more entertaining than anything at fine arts degree and from CSUF with 49, and her sister Patricia Miguel, A long line of costumed guests wrapped around ter killed her mother and the doctor. Knott’s Scary Farm. At Knott’s you can pinpoint his master’s in fine arts. He was the 30, dead. the house as they eagerly awaited the thrill of a Upon entering the house, guests were led where people are, but here you can’t see people curator of the W. Keith and Janet Kel- If convicted, Shekell faces up to good scare. through a dark hallway where eerie banging and ahead of time,” said Daniel Selnick, a senior com- logg University Art Gallery at Cal Poly 19 years and eight months in state Heidi Ignacio, a junior nursing major, clutched groans were heard. Afterward, tour guides led puter science major. Pomona from 1997-2009. He was in- prison. her friends tightly while waiting in the long line. them with flashlights to the kitchen where the From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. children were invited to strumental in thrusting the Ink and After going to two Placentia “I was a bit scared just (because) we had to sign doctor was mutilating the farmer’s body with vari- a less scary version of the story along with trick-or Clay competition to a national level, bars with friends, Shekell drove a release waiver, (in case of an accident on the ous tools. -treating throughout the house. Guests at the end an annual contest that lets print, ce- eastbound on the westbound lane property)” Ignacio said. The next scene featured ominous figures star- of both tours were treated to cookies, candy and ramic and sculpture makers compete of the 91 Freeway. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. guests were led through ing blankly at the tour party while framed pho- drinks on the patio. for bragging rights and prize money. a foggy graveyard and into the haunted house, tos of people with moving eyes followed visitors. See SHEKELL, page 2 which was covered by yellow “do not enter” tape. The end of the tour was the wedding where guests See HOUSE, page 2 See MEMORIAL, page 2 NFL’s crackdown on head-hunting stiffens defenders

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Ray Anderson, the NFL’s executive vice president of football op- erations, said Monday that harsher fines and possibly suspensions for helmet-to-helmet hits could be coming immediately, even for first-time offenders, according to NFL.com. The National Football League took action after the week six games where there were many “flagrant” KRYSTLE UY / Staff Writer and shocking hits. The band well known for its theatrical stage shows came out dressed as pigs along with “I think it is cool for player safety. other flamboyant outfits, and some attendees were left unimpressed. However, I do not think it is consis- tent because it only protects the of- fensive players. The defensive players Glitz and glamor is not will have to change the way they play the game while the offense can keep playing their styles of football,” said enough for Of Montreal Nahum Berham, a Cal State Fuller- ton business finance major. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker KRYSTLE UY and streamers were strewn toward Daily Titan an energetic crowd, clearly feeding James Harrison, New England Pa- off of Barnes’ crazy show antics. triots safety Brandon Meriweather, The band opened up with “Co- Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Indie pop band, Of Montreal quette Coquette,” the lead single Robinson and New York Giants de- brought the glitter, glitz and glam off of their latest albumFalse Priest. fensive end Jason Pierre-Paul were all to the Hollywood Palladium Oct. While False Priest showcases Of guilty of illegal hits. 30. Montreal’s efforts in evolving while The NFL has become more aware Courtesy of MCT Of Montreal, a band led by flam- capturing the low end of dance of these hits because of the amount boyant and rambunctious Kevin rhythm and blues and ‘70s soul and of concussions. A player that suffers sioner Roger Goodell will have the players easing up on the plays,” said Former New England Patriots Barnes, are no strangers to what it funk, the album does not mirror the a concussion has to go through mul- final say on the matter. Dorado Quick, a CSUF business safety and now analyst for NBC’s means to put on an extravagant live high energy of Skeletal Lamping, an tiple tests relating to the brain and “I do not think it appears fair for major. Sunday Night Football, Rodney show. Their set featured the usual album so frenetic and sexual, but head to be cleared for action. the players to be suspended. It is the Also, suspensions are being Harrison, has been vocal on the mat- wild animal-masked actors, each addictive. The NFL has also started to think NFL, players are supposed to hit brought up because players are not ter that fines are not working. playfully and sexually interacting of suspending players that lead with hard. I think it might be detrimen- getting the message from the fines, with a bemused Barnes. Confetti See CONCERT, page 6 their helmets. However, Commis- tal to the sport of football if we have however big they are. See HEAD-ON, page 8

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com November 2, 2010 2 NEWS SHEKELL: IN OTHER NEWS STUDENT INTERNATIONAL THOUGHTS Britain, Germany increase flight security after bomb scare Two California Highway Patrol officers witnessed and initiated a LONDON — Britain and Germany stepped up their aviation security mea- traffic break to try to stop Shek- sures Monday to try to close gaps exposed by last week’s airplane bomb scare. ell’s car. Both countries were layover points for one of the two U.S.-bound aircraft However, as they re-entered the freeway heading westbound the from Yemen found to be carrying powerful explosives in booby-trapped com- officers witnessed Shekell crash- puter printers. One of the bombs was intercepted in central England after the ing head-on into a pickup truck plane first stopped in Cologne, Germany. driven by Sally Miguel. Miguel The federal German aviation authority announced that it was immediately was driving her sister, Patricia, suspending all passenger flights to Germany on Yemenia Airways, the Yemeni and their two nieces’ home after national airline. spending the evening at Knott’s Berry Farm. Sally Miguel was pronounced NATIONAL dead on the scene. Patricia, who was riding in the passenger seat of Fed to take an unusual stab at boosting the economy the pickup, was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting Western Medical Center. Tuesday that is expected to conclude with announcement of a plan to According to an Orange Coun- spark life into the moribund U.S. economy. ALYSSA WEJEBE / Daily Titan ty District Attorney press release, The Federal Reserve has signaled since August that it will begin Alpine Green, was one of the top five games, where four members from each club raced on skis on the grass from point A to point B. Shekell had a blood-alcohol level purchasing government bonds in an attempt to drive down the bonds’ of 0.26 percent - more than three yield or their return to investors. It hopes that by flattening the return times the legal limit of 0.08 per- that investors can get from the safest investments, they’ll take more cent. Students at Cal State Fuller- risks and lift the economy out of its doldrums. Games return to home turf ton are divided on whether or The dollar is expected to weaken as a result of the Fed’s purchase of not the possible 19-year sentence two-year and 10-year Treasury bonds. It is expected to boost the U.S. tion,” Alonso said. It was her sec- the Last Airbender—red, blue, green, is enough punishment, given her economy by making U.S. exports cheaper abroad. Friendship Games unites ond time at the games. yellow, with symbols and banners crime. The games, free to the public (18 for fire, water, earth and air. “Since she was under the influ- California campuses with and older with proper I.D.), were Micah Borlaza, president of Sam- ence, 19 years is not enough,” said STATE activities and competition held on the Engineering and Com- puso, said it was her club’s first time Sue Lagardy, 21, undeclared. “She Appeals court supports parts of Arizona’s immigration law puter Science Lawn. at the games. deserves a real consequence. This ALYSSA WEJEBE Christine Reyes, CSUF PASA “We were told that it was going is just like sending a kid to their Kaibigan club member, said schools to be really energetic, and yeah, ev- room.” SACRAMENTO — A federal appeals court, reviewing Arizona’s tough new Daily Titan such as Cal State Northridge, San eryone’s real friendly,” Borlaza said. Others, however, expressed that immigration law while protestors outside shouted and waved signs, suggested Francisco State, University of Las Kapatirang Pilipino at UC Santa the sentence fits the crime. during a hearing, Monday, that the state may be permitted to require police to The 25th Annual Friendship Vegas, Arizona State, UC Irvine, Barbara had a Stars Wars theme, “She drank, she ‘knowingly’ investigate the immigration status of suspected criminals and yet be powerless Games were held Saturday at Cal and other CSUs and UCs partici- with shirts saying “May the S.P.U.F. got into her car and made her car to do anything about a person’s illegal residency. State Fullerton and were hosted by pated in the games. Be With You” and some dressed in a deadly weapon,” said Lan Bui, During an hourlong hearing, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals exam- the university’s Pilipino American Participating schools arrived with spaceship costumes. 26, history major. “She got off ined four provisions of the new Arizona law that a federal judge in Phoenix Student Association Kaibigan. their teams decked out with various S.P.U.F. stands for Spirit, Pride, on the right amount (of punish- blocked as unconstitutional. The games were established in themes in mind. Unity and Friendship. ment); people have gotten away The three-judge appeals panel appeared largely inclined to agree with the 1985 at CSUF. CSU San Bernardino LUBOS Last year San Jose State students with more.” Kimberly Alonso, CSUF PASA lower court’s July ruling, which said the law usurped the federal government’s (“absolute” in Tagalog) Pilipino were the S.P.U.F. champions, while board member, said kaibigan means American Student Organization San Francisco State students were sole authority to regulate immigration. “friend” in Tagalog, the predomi- dressed in Lakers’ purple and gold. the Friendship Games Champions. nant language in the Philippines. The Reunited Organization of The schools themselves per- MEMORIAL: The PASA Friendship Games is Pilipino Americans at Pasadena formed before the games started, For the Record the largest student-run Filipino- City College had a tribal theme, dancing to such songs as “The Lion ARTWORK American event in the country, and with one person with war paint and Sleeps Tonight,” “I Like to Move It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- highly anticipated. a feather in a band around her fore- It,” “Chop Suey” and “I Will Sur- DISPLAYED tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Over 30 colleges and universi- head. vive.” incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction ties from across the nation come Sampuso (“one heart” in Taga- There were also vendors selling Merrill was described as a man of printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any together to compete in a series of log) at Los Angeles Pierce Commu- food such as the Filipino dish pan- other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will nature; he loved the outdoors and ev- picnic games. nity College wore costumes themed cit noodles, and others selling PASA erything natural. His family portrayed be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online “It’s more of a friendly competi- around the animated series Avatar merchandise. version of the Daily Titan. him as a generous man, as a prankster Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at and a man who loved to talk. [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any Winters said Merrill was known for errors. walking around barefoot, and as a tribute many of his close friends attended the ceremony in their bare feet. Jade Jewett, CSUF drawing and painting professor, met Merrill in the graduate program over 18 years ago. Daily Titan She saw first hand his works’ impact Editorial as a political message and as an act of peace. Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani Jewett is currently finishing co- Managing Editor Rachel David editing an extensive book about Mer- News Editor Laura Barron-Lopez rill’s life as an artist and community News Editor Michelle Wiebach member. It is co-written by Merrill’s News Editor Juanita Vasquez wife and three other art historians and News Assistants Keith Cousins, Stephanie Raygoza additional artist writers, as well as Mer- Features Editor Carolina Velazquez Features Assistant Katie Evans rill himself. Detour Editor Melissa Hoon “The complexity of the political im- Detour Assistant Anna Gleason ages, he was really a man of peace, but Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom not as an abstract concept, he had been Opinion Assistant Serena Whitecotton in the war and became an advocate Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III related to his experiences in the war,” Sports Assistant Aaron Gilliam Jewett said. Copy Editor Kelsey Laney The exhibition that is currently on Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash display consists of four 6-foot-by-12- Content Editor Brian Zbysenski foot prints titled “Four Horseman of Photo Editor Mark Samala Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Lucio Villa, the Apocalypse” created in response Heather Monteleone to the events of Sept. 11. Included is a Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby piece titled “Alpha and Omega,” which Graphics Assistant Jennifer Chung was completed a week before his death. 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Contact Us at [email protected]@gmail.com November 2, 2010 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 Community eateries encourage voting Local food joints around Cal State Fullerton give incentives to voters KILEY BUSCHHAUSEN For the Daily Titan

N. State College and Chapman. FREE (2) cream cheese wontons with the purchase of a drink with your “I Voted” sticker.

“With our efforts, we are trying to encourage the Fullerton community to vote. After you vote, head over to Pick up Stix on State College and receive (2) free Nutwood Ave. cream cheese wontons with the purchase of a drink”- Alfred Rubio, Manager FREE drink with any purchase with your N. State College and Chapman. “I Voted” sticker. Free drink with any purchase with your “I Voted” sticker.

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“Cantina Lounge would like to encourage our local neighborhood to vote during Cali- fornia’s 2010 election. We would like people to understand that our voice is important and our votes affect us all. To express this, as a little incentive Cantina Lounge is offering N. State College and Chapman. some discounts for those that do take the time to vote and make our opinions matter!” 10 percent off when you show your student ID -Tamara Cruz, Director of Marketing card. New professor, new ideas Professor Miguel Zavala shared his passion for teaching and his goals

JENNA WEST Daily Titan

Photos of students with picket signs that echo the voice of social activism align his office wall. He is a new face to the Cal State Fullerton community but his passion for teaching has evolved over the past eight years and goes beyond what is inside of the classroom. He is Professor Miguel Zavala, a new professor at CSUF in Secondary JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Education of the College of Education At the grand opening of the Shop24 convenience store vending machine, the with the emphasis of curriculum theo- manufacturer demonstrated the ease with which the machine could be operated. ry and multicultural education. Zavala’s interests are in the diver- sity of education and teaching future educators who seek to work in urban First automated West communities. Zavala completed his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and his doctorate in Coast convenience store curriculum and instruction at UCLA “It never closes, hence the name as well as attended Cornell University Shop24, a new high tech Shop24– it is always open for a to earn a master’s degree in sociological convenience to our campus com- education. convenience store opens munity,” said Tony Lynch, director However, Zavala did not always for the benefit of students of Campus Dining Services. want to go into education, let alone Morrisville State College in New York has had the Shop24 machines a field that required any degree. His KIRAN KAZALBASH dream was to race mountain bikes. He Daily Titan installed on its campus near the started at age 12 and has continued to parking lot and dorm area and ride ever since. have experienced a great deal of “I try to mountain bike on my free The Shop24 automated conve- success. time,” Zavala said. “One of my goals is nience store held its grand open- “From a financial standpoint, actually to ride all the way to campus ing at Cal State Fullerton Monday the Morrisville State College has which is about 18 miles from where I amidst much excitement and in- exceeded their expectations with live.” trigue. regard to the financial perfor- Ironically, his passion of mountain The convenience store vending mance,” Treister said. “While still biking led to his career as a teacher. As machine, located between the Hu- providing students with a great a way to negotiate with his family, Za- manities Building and Education value, and a wider variety of prod- vala focused on his studies and looked Classrooms, is the first one of its ucts and a good return for the uni- for a job while racing on the side. As a MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan kind in California and all of the versity at the same time.” result he found a teaching position and Professor Miguel Zavala originally wanted to be a professional mountain bike rider but is now a professor at Cal State Fullerton. West Coast. Shop24 at CSUF will be oper- a week later was in the classroom at The over 8-foot-tall machine, ated by Titan Shops, who will be Emmett Junior High School, the sec- activism and a student voice,” Zavala has really made them his own,” Hen- because of my parents and the Chi- which can hold up to 175 differ- responsible for selecting items and ond largest middle school in the state. said. ning said. “He challenges his students cano Movement in 1969.” ent products ranging from 1 ounce the different price points. His desire to teach developed over Apart from his drive to focus on to push themselves in their thinking If it was not for his parents who to 8 pounds, has been installed at The machine also features an in- time as he worked with his students in grass roots activism, he prefers to teach about the world, and about educa- immigrated to America from Mexico CSUF to meet the needs of stu- tegrated video security system so the city of Bell. These students came in a more dialectical way, instead of tion.” he would not be in the position he is dents. that it can be monitored remotely from the same Mexican-American just lecturing, as way of bringing his His passion is something that many in today. Zavala’s strive was modeled “It’s going to give (students) a to ensure safety for customers. background as himself. students into the learning experience. people are drawn to, even to the ones through the hard work of his parents. wider variety of products in dif- During the opening ceremony “I became very passionate about the Zavala loves that his career involves who are closet to him. Zavala’s wife, His mother worked in the garment ferent package sizes, which gives Bill Dickerson, CSUF auxiliary situation at school. The issues of social working with other people of all ages Desiree Zavala, is a successful staff at- industry and his father was a mattress them a better value,” said Charles service executive director, spoke inequality that these students were fac- and he explains it as a developmental torney who adores her husband’s ac- assembler. They overcame many hard- Treister, Shop24 chief operating about first being introduced to ing is what drove me more to continue process. complishments. ships to keep the family together. officer. “For students who live in the idea of an automated shop for teaching,” Zavala said. “There’s something beautiful about “I’m so proud that he had the vision He honors the 1969 Chicano stu- the dorms it will give them access CSUF and how he was pleased As his passion increased, so did the experience of working with stu- and tenacity to complete the goals he dent movements in East Los Angeles to products so they don’t have to with the outcome of the decision his involvement in social activism to dents and connecting with them,” Za- had set for himself and I can’t wait to as a moment in history that allowed leave campus.” to implement it here. change equality education in urban cit- vala said. “Students see the possibility see what he will accomplish now that him to get his foot through the door Originally operated in Europe “When I visited the operation in ies and better these communities. For of what learning could be through the he is a professor. I admire his deter- before it was closed. and in the East Coast of the United (Morrisville) and found out how example, he campaigned with teach- way that I teach.” mination, dedication and intensity,” Although Zavala has fulfilled his en- States, Shop24 brings an innova- successful their operation was I ers and students to remove a principal CSUF’s Nick Henning may have Desiree said. deavor of where he is today, he realizes tive idea to retail, dispensing a va- was convinced that this is the wave who was not only racist but abused the strongest relationship with Zavala Zavala sees his education and the that the hard work must continue. riety of items such as snacks, clean- of the future,” Dickerson said. teachers’ and students’ rights. Other out of the faculty because of their time position of being a professor as an Through working to better himself ing supplies, medicine and even Many students have already tak- campaigns involved opening a school spent together as doctoral students achievement. He said that only 0.02 as a professor, preparing his students full meals. There are also multi- en a liking to the new convenience similar to the freedom schools in the in the Urban Schooling division of percent of Mexican Americans com- as educators, helping to create a louder pack drinks and 2-liter bottles of shop finding it to be easily acces- south. He hopes to bring this persever- UCLA. plete a doctorate degree. student voice on campus, and publish- soda all kept to a cool 36 degrees. sible and perfect for anyone who ance of social justice to CSUF. Henning sees Zavala’s teaching as an However, he does not take all the ing his own work, Zavala’s determina- Shop24 accepts different methods spends long hours on campus. “I would like to connect with the asset and is glad to have him at CSUF. credit for himself. tion continues to strive. of payment including cash, credit “This is the future, this is crazy,” student groups out here on campus. “He has taken on what are some “This achievement would not have “There’s a lot of struggle but within card, debit card and even CSUF’s said James Hetfield biology gradu- I think it would be important to in- of the most challenging, but interest- happened if it weren’t for prior things that there’s a lot of strength,” Zavala TitanCard and operates 24 hours ate student. “It’s like a 7-Eleven still that fervor where there is student ing, courses in our department and that were done.” Zavala said. “I’m here said. a day. without the cashier.” dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com November 2, 2010 4 OPINION Attack of the ads

they have debates because you get to see where the candidate stands Whitman and Brown’s on certain issues. ads for election don’t But as students we may not have time to sit and watch the debate tell us what we really because of school or work. need to know With everything going on in our lives, who has time to worry about a debate of two people who GRECIA RIVAS most likely will not make an ounce For the Daily Titan of a difference that benefits college students? The easiest way for us to get to know a candidate is really through Republican candidate Meg their ads. Whitman and Democratic can- But the problem with their ads didate Jerry Brown are two com- is they don’t tell me anything I pletely different people with the want to know. same agenda – to become gover- I do not care if Whitman did nor of California. not vote 28 years ago, it was the How are they planning to ac- ‘80s. complish that? Maybe she was too busy enjoy- By putting different campaign ing the music to remember to reg- ads on television about how the ister. other person is a liar and unfit for I don’t care if Brown was Mayor the position. of Oakland and the number of You have Whitman and her dropout students increased by 50 campaign ads on how Brown “can’t percent – I am sure the reason was deliver the results California needs not because of the school system. now.” What I do care about as a stu- All Whitman’s ads attack Brown, dent here at Cal State Fullerton, is telling the viewers how he was as how they are going change things Mayor of Oakland and how he was for us, the CSU schools. governor in the past. I want to know that when I Then you have Brown, whose graduate, I am not going to be in campaign ads are no different than debt. Courtesy of Flickr user Somegeekintin Whitman’s. I also want to know that I will His ads have said “Meg Whit- not be one of millions of Ameri- man’s nose keeps growing by the cans without a job. millions.” Instead of basing their entire Treating video games like pornography He has also used the recent scan- campaign on putting their op- dal about Whitman’s housekeeper ponent in a negative light, they Supreme Court case Ginsberg v. to his benefit. should focus on California’s debt. The Supreme Court New York it was ruled that mate- There is nothing wrong with at- The California Debt and In- rial such as pornography is harmful tacking the other candidate – that vestment Advisory Commission votes today on to children and gives the states the is part of being a politician. (CDIAC) website that “provides power to protect minors from such What’s wrong is that politicians information, education and tech- regulating violence harms. seem to have forgotten that people nical assistance on debt issuance in video games The fact is violence – let alone don’t enjoy watching the candi- and public fund investments to lo- video game violence – has never dates attack each other. cal public agencies and other pub- been scientifically proven as harm- What is more important to lic finance professionals,” says that WESLEY RUSCHER ful to minors. them is how these candidates will as of Sept. 30, California is in a For the Daily Titan That is the main reason two low- make a difference for them. total debt of $48.5 billion. er courts of this case and 12 other If Whitman and Brown think We don’t hear about this from courts in similar cases have already their campaign ads help make the candidates. Freedom of speech is just one of found age-based, content-restriction things easier for voters, especial- We don’t hear how they can the few undeniable rights that the laws unconstitutional. ly young voters, I have news for make that number smaller. First Amendment to the Constitu- As it stands right now, computer them. They spend so much money tion grants every American citizen. and video games are rated through They don’t. trying to bring the other candi- As technology has evolved over the use of a self-regulatory body, How can anyone make a deci- date down, they forget they need the years, the U.S. Supreme Court The Entertainment Software Rating sion based on something that can to bring themselves up. has had to re-interpret its very Board (ESRB), similar to what the or cannot be true? Together Whitman and Brown meaning that was unimagined by Motion Picture Association (MPAA) Politicians are known to be li- have spent $187.5 million on their our country’s forefathers. does for the movie industry. ars. campaigns. From radios to televisions, the The ESRB, which the Federal Yes, we could look up to see if Whitman has spent 162 million, possibilities in which Americans can Trade Commission (FTC) has the information they are giving us 141 million of her own money,. communicate have tested its funda- called the “most comprehensive” of is true or if it is simply some pro- Brown has spent 25.5 million, mentals. all media-rating systems, provides paganda to win our votes, but we this according to campaign reports Today, the U.S. Supreme Court an already detailed, widely-used are students. that were filed on Thursday, Oct. will begin to listen to the first oral means in which violent games can We don’t have time to sit on 21. arguments in a case of technology be identified. our computers and look up the With all the money they are that is very dear to many of this gen- The FTC has further disclosed in information when we have more spending on their campaign, what eration: video games. reports that of all media-based (e.g., important things to worry about, they should do is donate some of The case, Schwarzenegger v. En- movies and music) rating system, Courtesy of Flickr user Pasukaru76 like midterms. that money to California schools. tertainment Merchants Association the ESRB guidelines are upheld the The best way to know more Tell us what we need to know, and Entertainment Software Asso- most by retailers across Supreme Court, what is to stop law- place for parents to prevent minors about the candidates may be when make the voting process easier. ciation, relates to a 2005 California the country. makers from regulating other forms from purchasing or playing violent law which aims to regulate the of media – movies, video games. sale and rental of “violent” television, mu- California, as well as any other computer and video games sic, books, state government that wishes to to minors. protect minors, needs to educate So how does a law and not enforce such restrictions restricting the sale or that eliminate the responsibilities of rental of video games parenting. to minors infringe on Education of the ESRB rat- the rights the First ings through joint collaborations Amendment grants between the government and the to everyone? ESRB is a start. Like books, Furthermore each major video music and mov- game system currently has controls ies which are implemented that can limit the play all protected of video games based on ratings. under the First The ignorance of parents doesn’t Amendment, mean a law should be put in place. video games Hopefully the Supreme Court contain the T h e will come to the same conclusion same type of fact that California lawmakers that two lower courts have already artistic expression are trying to pass a law restricting agreed upon regarding this case. that these media con- sales to minors should be very scary Video games are interactive sto- tain. to anyone that values their freedom ries and they should be treated ex- Furthermore establishing laws of expression. the news – that actly the same as all forms of expres- that place content-based bans on The vagueness of the law about contain acts of violence? sive communication. protected expressions directly vio- what is and isn’t appropriate vio- If California wants to protect mi- lates this amendment. lence for minors and the singling nors from obtaining violent video The basis of California’s argument out of these games, could have a games, constructing a law that po- is on the grounds that violent video significant effect on the creativity tentially limits the freedom of ex- games lead to violence in minors. of game makers and make retailers pression for Americans is not the California also compares video reluctant to carry such games. answer. games to pornography. 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Contact Us at [email protected] November 2, 2010 dailytitan.com DETOUR 5 Fans party with Seven Year War ASHLEY McGEE group’s new bassist. old punk flavor. They were upbeat, For the Daily Titan The party featured a wide variety with garage-grunge style, like The of bands ranging from punk-pop to Clash or Ramones. hip-hop and dub-step, with an audi- Seven Year War formed a year ago, This weekend, Orange County ence of all ages. Many were dressed with lead guitarist Levi Sandoval, 21, native punk-pop band, Shiny Toy up in usual college Halloween garb, and one of three former bassists. Jo- Guns performed at the official Hal- while others got more creative. Sev- hannes, Levi’s older brother started loween party for Long Beach Comic en Year War dressed as cops, with singing for the group soon after, and Con. Sandoval as a robber. drummer Matt Zavala, 22, joined af- Seven Year War was the opening As the band arrived at the venue, ter answering the three-piece band’s band. Others in attendance at this many attendees were startled as they Craigslist ad. sizable Halloween party were Too walked into the hotel lobby, The current bassist showed him- Short, T. Mills and a few others. “Whoa man, why are the cops self as a devoted fan, showing up to Their beat up old Dodge van, here?” one member of another band a few shows, and winning a pair of filled with their instruments and cop asked. tickets to the group’s show on the uniforms, started up with a rattle The atmosphere of the venue was David & Rush Show on Titan Radio. and rev from the engine. musty and grungy. The venue was in He was later asked to join the band “You have to leave it running for an older hotel, Sea Port Marina at as their third bassist. Courtesy of David Woo a minute or so before actually going Ultra Shore Lounge. The band’s set The group seemed to have some Seven Year War formed a year ago and have been featured on Titan Radio’s The David & Rush Show. anywhere... gotta warm her up,” said seemed to go by almost too quickly bitterness for one of their former Johannes Sandoval, 24, frontman of with their high energy, which ap- bassists. brothers echoed each other in the “We made a business decision that with Erich Talaba, a recording engi- Seven Year War. pealed to many who are fans of “You should never join a band bitter bassist song. we want to do this as a career. We’re neer who has helped groups like Fall The group commented on their Blink 182. and flake,” the Levi explained before With a following of about 100 really giving it our all, and prep- Out Boy and Yellowcard, to press opportunity to open for Shiny Toy “We can’t really pinpoint to one one of their songs. “There’s gonna be fans, the group had a more connect- ping our first LP,” Zavala explained their first LP. Guns. genre… maybe (we are considered) a song about you.” ed audience. Some audience mem- at their practice space in an old run This band is noteworthy, so keep “It’s honestly an honor and we modern traditionalism punk,” San- Throughout the group’s set, the bers danced to the pop beat, while down building in the industrial area an eye out to catch one of their hope to have other opportunities doval said jokingly. audience could see some “bromance” others sang along with the chorus as of Anaheim. shows. They are set to play Nov. 12 like this,” said Josh Barrow, 20, the The group had a new take on an and passion in their music. The two Sandoval ran around on stage. Currently the group is working at diPiazza’s Lounge in Long Beach.

Album: Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens

JUSTN SHANNON previous releases. The use of samples ity. “I’d rather burn than be living in For the Daily Titan sends Stevens into uncharted territo- debt,” Stevens sings aloud. ry and gives a complex feel through- On “Get Real Get Right” Stevens out the record. Think Bright Eyes’ insists, “Do yourself a favor and Sufjan Stevens has aspirations that Digital Ash In A Digital Urn blended get real / Get right with the Lord.” an average person might find preten- with Radiohead’s Kid A. The record These lyrical contradictions are pres- tious. From his state-inspired song- consists of layers of sound mixed ent throughout the entire record and writing in Illinois to his cinematic with social commentary in an auto- keep you guessing and wondering, sounds of The BQE, his pursuit of biographical style. where does Stevens stand? The lyrics experimentation and unconvention- At times the record sounds like are simple but ask seriously difficult al approach to songwriting has made the apocalypse is near. Other mo- questions and offer even more- ap him stick out in a scene of satura- ments are surrounded with echoing peal to the record. tion. choirs chanting Stevens’s vocals with The only real criticism comes on Stevens runs his own label, Asth- supportive enthusiasm. the final song, “Impossible Soul.” It matic Kitty Records, alongside his “Now That I’m Older,” offers a clocks in over 25 minutes and does stepfather and has managed to be- detour from the main sound of the very little besides provide noise and come a well-respected artist with record. It allows the listener to sit a few one-liners. The song could his nine albums. Being on his own back and reflect on what the hell has have been broken into thirds or been label has allowed him to operate on happened in previous songs. Stevens gutted out. his own terms and has allowed him sings over layered vocal tracks with There’s something new to be to experiment in ways a major label swooping vibrato and puts the lis- heard with every listen. The album wouldn’t have allowed. tener at ease with what’s been heard. is combined with instrument after His musical abilities open a flood- The standout track “VesuVius” instrument and harmony after har- gate of possibilities and the Age Of is a combination of past and pres- mony and by the end everything Adz, released Oct. 12, is a perfect ex- ent. The electronic sound is cleverly makes sense and you’re ready to start ample of what he’s capable of. molded into stripped-down sincer- all over again. From the start of the opening track, “Futile Devices,” Stevens lightly sings, “It’s been a long, long time since I’ve memorized your face.” By the end of the record, it seems to reflect Stevens’ constant musical makeovers throughout his career. Every release provides a new look in a new musical direction. Courtesy of David Woo There’s an electronic sound onAge Seven Year War opened for Shiny Toy Guns at the official Halloween party for Long Beach Comic Con Oct. 29. Of Adz that hasn’t been heard in his

Album: Shining Stars by Paulie Pesh KACIE YOSHIDA listen, Pesh’s sophomore attempt at For the Daily Titan furthering his musicianship, Shining Stars reflects the likes of Sufjan Ste- vens, Andrew Bird and Brian Wil- The most inspiring musicians son. However, his music is earnest are those who embrace mediocre and revels his deepest emotions not Courtesy of Flickr user Danmachold instances and compress them into solely with words, but with powerful Age of Adz, Sufjan Stevens’ new album, released Oct. 12, boasts social commentary. memorable experiences with words string and horn sections and a well- that can be seen and sounds that can chosen drummer. be tasted. The first track, appropriately ti- of the drum, the giant that is Paulie Painting landscapes with vibrant tled “Shining Stars,” Pesh begins by Pesh can be sensed. But at the tail melodies is exactly what Paulie Pesh delivering a catchy hook that leads end of the musical arousal comes DTSHORTHAND does best. With a cardigan, over- smoothly to the rest of the album. the brilliant ending to a promising grown beard and skinny jeans, Pau- While Pesh is clever at choosing album. lie Pesh stands just an inch over his lyrics, he is even savvier at arrang- While “Trite and Overused” re- lovely new bride. With wandering ing instruments. Violins wail in the THE PIRACY ERA peats the lyrics “I believe in the pow- eyes and fiddling fingers, his atten- background, while horns triumph er of love” a few too many times, it’s COMES TO AN END tion strays toward anything music, over the bass line. The drums drive alarming that lyrics are only a piece like a child tempted with candy. the ballads and guitars accent the of the large landscape of Pesh’s mu- Online music piracy-software Pesh is a type of prodigy; he’s a melody, all the while vocals float sicianship. The overpowering use of company LimeWire is shutting commander of musical composi- over zealous arrangements. strings and harmonies deliver the down after five months of legal tion in the age of auto-tune. On first “Despite sporadic and absent- song as an ode to Pesh’s earlier work, battles with the music industry. minded conversations with Paulie, yet still leaves a route for future en- According to Los Angeles Times his music is well-organized and ar- deavors. writer Jon Healey, LimeWire is ranged… the CD comes together “Paulie Pesh’s music has evolved. being sued by the Recording In- as well thought out…” said Joshua Whether acoustically or playing with dustry Association of America. Tulcan, a friend of Pesh’s. a full band, hisnew music has a fresh The software company has been To the observer, his music is sound,” said artist Jessica Flores. issued an injunction because it well produced and ready for all the Still, at the heart of Pesh’s music “intentionally encouraged direct glamour that a great artist deserves. lies a singer-songwriter whose hum- infringement” and because there Still, Pesh has yet to be signed and ble roots are far from where he stands is no way LimeWire could ever exposed to the Hollywood elite. Per- today. As a worship leader at church pay the music companies back. haps we should all be grateful, for and a newly wed young adult, Pesh By existing, it causes irreparable organic music has been untouched is still discovering his sound. damage to the floundering indus- by corporate fingers. try, the injunction said. “Paulie Pesh is one of the most Other peer-to-peer sites like prolific and dynamic songwriters ARE YOU IN A BAND? FrostWire are still readily avail- to emerge from the Orange County able on sites like CNET.com. music scene,” said John Carrillo, The Daily Titan would like to feature FrostWire described the software host of The Gypsy Den Open Mic. bands consisting of Cal State Fullerton as “a fork of the very popular “He takes the Brian Wilson ap- students. If you’re in a band and would LimeWire PRO Gnutella/Bittor- proach by… arranging, singing, and like to be featured in the Daily Titan, rent client. The purpose of Frost- performing — he does everything.” please send brief information about your Wire is to keep and maintain the The climax ofShining Stars can be band and your contact information to freedoms that LimeWire LLC Courtesy of Paulie Pesh noted not once, but multiple times [email protected]. may be forced to withdraw. throughout the album. When all ar- Paulie Pesh brings a breathe of fresh air to eas of orchestration come together Brief by Luke Cherney an age of auto-tuning in music. with clashing symbols and rolling

dailytitan.com/detour dailytitan.com November 2, 2010 6 DETOUR CONCERT: OF MONTREAL ... Continued from page 1 hyped. Barnes calmed down during You dance up on them haters / Keep the encore of “The Past is a Gro- getting funky on the scene.” Barnes strutted about the stage tesque Animal,” a hazy 12-minute The Gnarls Barkley-sounding wearing bright cobalt-blue boots, synth-based tune about the laments “Cold War” had fans explode with purple leggings, a patterned red skirt, of Barnes’s longing for a past rela- energy, as Monae led them through a white blouse and a scarf wrapped tionship. a futuristic journey with a rhythmic around his forehead. The Skeletal Lamping tour seemed convergence of beats. His falsetto voice, sometimes a a more lavish affair, grandious in its Barnes joined Monae on stage for screech and sometimes a whisper, costumes, unpredictable with stage the dance punk track, “Make the had fans’ eyes glued to the set to actors plastering audience members Bus” as the two bounced around in see what he would do next. Barnes with red paint, an encore of “Smells matching black and white get-ups jumped about, making sure to give Like Teen Spirit,” and Barnes play- singing about Peter Pan and whimsi- attention to all sides of the venue, ing every instrument on stage. cal fantasies. including the glowing blue corridors While Of Montreal succeeded in Droves of fans, dressed up in of the balcony. their familiar theatrics, their per- party numbers or most creative cos- While some fans in the audience formance at the Palladium did not tumes, clamored into the spacious knew words to songs off False Priest, measure up to past shows. venue, begging a bevy of attend- others were more delighted by old Indie pop-soul artist Janelle ees to scope out the best dressed. favorites. “She’s a Rejector” had fans Monae was the opener and enrap- Hordes of Native-American-looking dancing feverishly without a care as tured the audience with songs that costumes, Dia de los Muertos masks, to whom they were bumping into. bent musical genres in support of colorful wigs and a few Freda Kahlo Barnes sang sweetly, “There’s a girl her critically acclaimed concept al- look-a-likes were spotted. Others that left me bitter / Wanna pay some bum, The Arch Android. Monae’s looked like they were celebrating other girl to just walk up to her and pipes soared beautifully, especially New Year’s Eve, wearing sky-high hit her,” ending in a blaring, “...but I during her nightingale rendition of heels, sequined jackets, feathers and can’t! I can’t! I can’t! I can’t!” Nat King Cole’s “Smile.” face paint. KRYSTAL UY / Daily Titan As Of Montreal’s set drew to a Monae kept it funky during The costumes and Monae’s perfor- Of Montreal performed with opening act Janelle Monae on the song “Cold War,” at their concert at the Palladium. Attending fans close, people were either less en- “Cold War,” engaging the crowd in mance seemed to steal Of Montreal’s dressed up in a variety of different outfits for the show, trying to scope out which fans were the best dressed in the audience. thused or still alive with Barnes sweat as she swaggered onstage sing- thunder, as “the party was crashing who was still trying to get the crowd ing, “They love it or they hate it/ them down.” Classic poem: Howl by Allen Ginsberg

CAROLINA VELAZQUEZ abandonment of sexual repression personify as the answer to all of the Daily Titan and the idea to embrace the behavior misery his generation suffers from. of nonconformity are also profound- Finally, the third and last part of ly referenced. Howl is perceived as the most per- A sense of despair is achieved when The first section of the poem, reading Allen Ginsberg’s well-crafted sonal portion. This section repeats: which is the longest, opens with “I’m with you in Rockland,” which 1955 poem, Howl. The poem gives Ginsberg’s anguish for himself and serves as a vow of loyalty that Gins- readers a raw look of disillusionment his generation. Filled with run-on berg has for Soloman during their through the eyes of Ginsberg. Howl sentences, the first half of the poem is dedicated to writer Carl Soloman, seems autobiographical and expresses time in the institution Ginsberg calls whom Ginsberg befriended in a New the desperation that his friends and “Rockland.” In this portion tribute York mental institution. acquaintances face from the harsh to Soloman, Ginsberg notes their in- Their friendship resulted in Gins- demands of American society. There timate relationship. berg writing one of the most promi- is a sense of military and industrial Howl heavily references graphic, nent and relevant poems, which rejection as Ginsberg remarks on sexual language and addresses the became the anthem for the Beat the longing that his contemporaries sexual practices of homosexuality, Generation. have to be free from the alienation which resulted in a 1957 obscenity Written in three parts, Howl was that resulted from the mechanical trial. This trial would later become first introduced during a poetry postwar era. the basis for the film adaptation reading in San Francisco. The second part of Howl is be- Howl, starring James Franco as Gins- Just like Ginsberg’s mental friend, lieved to have been written while berg, released Sept. 24. the poem heavily references insan- Ginsberg was under the influence Howl established Ginsberg as a ity, which opens the poem as well as of peyote. As the first section of the setting the mood. Ginsberg writes, poem focuses on who is under this saint and major voice for the Beat for example, “I saw the best minds disparity Ginsberg is talking about, Generation. Every person who KRYSTAL UY / Daily Titan of my generation destroyed by mad- the second section questions the reads Ginsberg’s most famous poem ness, starving hysterical naked...” cause of his generation’s misery. This should end with a different interpre- Of Montreal created a stage show their fans wouldn’t soon forget, making sure to draw attention to every aspect of their performance. Many other 1960s counter-cul- part of Howl has a central character, tation, which makes Howl a worth- tural dogmas such as drug use, the Moloch, who Ginsberg appears to while read. Album: Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon

MICHELLE WIEBACH rus. This song is sure to grow on old boys came from. Daily Titan fans and grab new ones. “Beach Side” is a tune with a “Pyro” proves to be a hit ballad surf-side guitar riff and and a laid- with sultry vocals and repetitive lyr- back feel. The drums are light and Kings of Leon’s fifth album,Come ics, with lead singer Caleb Followill Around Sundown, keeps up the are- up-beat, driving the song right to its howling with raw emotion, “I won’t end. The following track, “No Mon- na-rock feel of 2008’s Only by the ever be your cornerstone.” ey,” is energetic with a faster tempo Night. The Kings take a different The track “Mary” reminisces doo- turn and flirt with a variety of musi- wop, with lengthy, simple back vo- compared to other tracks on Come cal styles, making their new album cals and poppy melodies. A stadium Around Sundown. different from the past hit-seller. power ballad-worthy song is “The “Pony Up” is a funky tune with a The opening song, “The End,” Face,” which is mellow with hints of popping bass line and bouncy drum takes you on a ride with a steady driving guitar and howling chorus. beats. Followill’s bluesy voice makes driving bass line and U2-like guitar It’s easy to picture an audience with “Birthday” a song that sets the scene riffs. The band sparked interest with hands in the air, swaying from side- for a late-night party at the house of a dark tone to this track with haunt- to-side. Arena-friendly song, “The a rocker (perhaps Followill’s), where ing guitars and moaning lyrics re- Immortals,” has a chorus that can it’s cold outside and the girls are a peating the main chorus line, “This make even the shyest concert-goer drunken mess. could be the end.” pull out their lighter and wave it in “Mi Amigo” is a track perfect for The album’s first single, -“Radio the air. active,” transitions loyal fans to the The Kings hit home with “Back anyone’s best friend, with tales of slower and more mature feel of the Down South,” with a country twang having good times and fun nights. album, with lyrics that tackle seri- and sluggish vocals. The song’s light- The song describes the relationship ous issues about being yourself. The hearted fiddle perks up the song and between best friends and is sure to Kings still keep their radio-friendly gives it a Southern feel, giving listen- be relatable to friends who listen to feel with a melodic and catchy cho- ers a taste of where these Tennessee the song.

Courtesy of MCT The Kings of Leon recently released their fifth album,Come Around Sundown. The band switches the tone with their new album, experimenting with different genres and tones to create an album unlike their previous four best-sellers.

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Let the teams who have Titan senior Adin Duenas, took checks for each round they advance earned the right to play have a sev- home the 149-pound title, beat- in, and it means a shot at a champi- en-game series in each round; teams ing competitors from Bakersfield onship, even if their team isn’t one would get more gate and broadcast College, Rio Hondo and Embry STEPHANI BEE of the best. revenue, which would make own- Riddle. Daily Titan When the MLBPA negotiates ership and players happy—some of Opening with a pin, freshman with MLB over the new collective- that money is going into their pay- Chaste Harrell of Lake Elsinore, bargaining agreement in 2011, ex- check for playing in a postseason also took home a first-place title MLB, let’s say this together: Just panded playoffs will doubtlessly be series. for CSUF in the 184-pound say no to playoff expansion! 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Can we denies that the number of games moneyball; selling out to bring in took second-place in their brack- not preserve the honor of battling wouldn’t be reduced to make up for revenue but cheapening the victory ets; Clayton Schuelke at 165 for the World Series title? the expanded playoffs. Already the for the eventual victor. pounds and Kyle Bergstedt at Commissioner Bud Selig is hot on regular season starts late, especially A championship should be fought 197 pounds took third and Gabe the prospect of adding a second wild when the World Baseball Classic is for among the best teams in the Brown at 133 pounds along with card to each league, which would played. Teams that do not make the league. If the MLB proceeds with Henry Yorba at 141 pounds took make 10 playoff teams—33.3 -per playoffs rely on the gate money from playoff expansion, it will only be do- Courtesy of MCT fourth. cent of teams would be playing in the 81 home games to finance their ing the same. Atlanta Falcons Dunta Robinson knocks Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson out Oct. 17. Brief by Samantha Dabbs the postseason. Adding two more teams to the fray would seriously un- dermine the clubs who played well throughout the regular season or got HEAD-ON: COLLISIONS RULED FLAGRANT Moss released hot at the right time to overtake a from Vikings team that sputtered out. ... Continued from page 1 to the defenders of the NFL. “Is eight out of 30 enough?” Selig “Football is football. That is Randy Moss was released from asks of his current situation. “Is that He was fined over $200,000 in the risk that players are going to the Minnesota Vikings just weeks fair?” his career and has said that the have to take. The NFL should after they gave the New Eng- Of course it is fair. In the NHL fines did not get his attention, not implement this rule because land Patriots a third-round draft and NBA, 16 out of 30 teams make and would not have had it done hard hits are part of the game,” choice for him. the playoffs. What glory is there in any other way. said Nick O’Laughlin, a CSUF On Sunday, after the Vikings’ making the postseason if over half Jeff Saturday of the Indianapo- kinesiology major. loss to his former team the Patri- of the teams make it? In the NFL, lis Colts and player representative Whether fans are in favor of ots, Moss had some discouraging 12 of 32 teams make it. But in base- of the NFL Player’s Association, suspending players or not, the words to the media for how the ball, it is truly a matchup of the best would be in favor of suspensions NFL is taking serious steps to coaches have been handling get- teams—or the luckiest ones. The as well because it would be the protect their players. ting him the ball. He also was original wild card was a nice addi- only way to wake up player’s to “If it is not getting the message frustrated on why the coaching tion, because there are times when not lead with their heads. out, I don’t know how to do it,” staff did not listen to him during two phenomenal teams play in the However, some players are Dr. Hunt Batjer, co-chairman for the week for key tendencies and same division and deserve to play in worried that the NFL is taking the NFL’s Brain, Head and Neck plays that the Patriots’ run. October, like the New York Yankees this problem too seriously. Medical Committee, told The As- Moss will go through the this season, who had the second-best Yeremiah Bell, safety for the sociated Press about the league’s waiver wire process where teams record in the AL but would not have Miami Dolphins, believes that emphasis on eliminating helmet with the worst record will have a made the postseason without the it is unfair to defensive players hits. “It has been broadcast at chance to claim him first. If none wild card. There are also times when because now they would have to every level not to lead with your of the other 31 teams claim him, a division winner wouldn’t even think how to hit players. head. In the heat of battle, things he will become a free agent. make the playoffs, as they barely Courtesy of MCT He told the NFL that this are going to happen. But they Brief by Matthew Petropulos cling to a .500 record (see the San New York Mets Carlos Beltran makes a great catch on a sinking fly ball in 2008. would cause a major disadvantage just have to be at a minimum.”