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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND Is California Infrared targets parking offenders Governable? By Damon Lowney mail, said Nate Maloney, a spokes- Cal State Fullerton will be Daily Titan Assistant News Editor man for manufacturer ELSAG hosting a series of public lectures [email protected] of North America, in the Orange and discussions on the crisis sur- County Register. rounding the state government Students with five or more- de Parking officers used to be lim- from Sept. 14-17 in observance linquent parking tickets: beware of ited to using a hand-held computer of the Sept. 17 anniversary of the the immobilizing parking boot! Cal called RECON that contained a list signing of the U.S. Constitution. State Fullerton’s Parking and Trans- of license plate numbers that have Elected officials, political - sci portation Services have a faster and collected five or more unpaid park- entists and journalists across the more efficient method to track down ing violations. The officer types in political spectrum will be partici- students with multiple unpaid tick- the license plate number and RE- pating in the week’s events. ets. CON runs that number against the The first lecture, “Is- Gov The Mobile Plate Hunter-900 list, looking for any matches, Ferrer ernment the Problem?” will be license plate readers (MPH-900) and Orr said. Officers also check -li Monday at 10 a.m. in the Titan were purchased for approximately cense plates manually with a list on Theatre and covers governments $28,000 each by the university in paper if RECON isn’t available, they role in creating today’s problems. June 2008 to make the identification said. More events will be held through- of repeat parking offenders more ef- The parking situation at CSUF is out the week all across campus. ficient, Joe Ferrer, the director of complicated, appearing in the Daily To see the whole schedule go to Parking and Transportation Services, Titan multiple times each semester. the Constition Day Web site at and John Orr, the field supervisor Jasmine Villegas, a senior psychol- www.fullerton.edu/constitution- for Parking, stated in an e-mail in- ogy major, said she drives to school day.com. terview. The two methods previously and parks on campus, but regardless The lectures are free. To reserve used by parking officers were deemed of her situation she said that park- By Ron fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer a seat for any of the programs, inefficient, they said. ing tickets can be a good thing and Parking Officer Andrew Wood with the Mobile Plate Hunter–900 and a booted car at the Fullerton Arboretum on Wednesday, Sept. contact Heather Morales at hmo- The MPH-900 is comprised of agrees with the parking officers’ use 9. Although this car was not caught by the device, the system has made his job easier. [email protected] two infrared cameras mounted on of the MPH-900. the sides of the vehicle, which is then “We are putting more money to The money doesn’t end up in to collect revenue from tickets, but the university’s purchase and use of connected to a computer in the inte- use now,” Villegas said about the any random place, though. In ad- to be “a side effect of enforcement,” the MPH-900, but he believes the rior, Ferrer and Orr said. university’s purchase of the MPH- dition to funding the construction said Ferrer and Orr. school should be spending money The cameras scan license plates 900. “But it would help us in the of new parking structures, “parking Lacey Evans, a third -year nursing elsewhere. State of the Students and then run their numbers through long-run because we need money.” violation penalties are used to fund major, disagrees. “Maybe they should spend more a “hot list” of plate numbers that CSUF makes millions of dollars alternative transportation programs “I think they’re looking for things money on stuff that can benefit the Associated Students President have five or more delinquent park- off of parking tickets. such as the University Pass Program, to give us tickets for,” Evans said. students, so that we can have our Juliana Santos will be address- ing tickets. If the plate numbers have “Last year, approximately $1.2 subsidized Metro-link rail passes, the “I think we pay enough as it is, so I classes, rather than new, great tech- ing the student body in the State surpassed the limit of four tickets, million was collected in parking campus’ monthly free bicycle tune- think its kinda dumb that they come nology,” he said. “Focus on that first, of the Student forum today in parking officers slip parking boots violation penalties,” said Ferrer and ups, and financial subsidies for em- after us.” She did say, though, that if and then worry about parking.” the Becker Amphitheatre from on the cars’ tires, immobilizing them Orr. “About 38,600 parking tickets ployees who walk, cycle, or carpool people aren’t obeying the rules, then noon to 1 p.m. Santos will tackle until the parking tickets are paid, were issued for the 2008-09 fiscal as an alternative commute mode to they should be punished by being is- major issues on campus such as they said. year; however, approximately 20 campus,” they said. sued parking tickets. For the full video of people furloughs, student fee increases, The technology used in the MPH- percent, or about 7,720 tickets, were The primary goal of CSUF’s Park- Craig Montgomery, a senior mu- interviewed in this story, go to class availability, summer session 900 was originally designed to sort canceled.” ing and Transportation Services isn’t sic major, said that he doesn’t mind www.dailytitan.com/2009/mail and enrollment, according to ASI Executive Vice President Joseph Lopez. “This executive board’s number one priority is to keep the lines CSUF’s new degree of communication open between ASI and all CSUF students,” San- tos said. Today, Santos will make an uninterrupted speech for 15 in Athletic Training minutes covering the broad con- cerns of students before opening By Gilbert Gutierrez III dent Milton Gordon for standing the floor for students to ask her Daily Titan Staff Writer by us and allowing this major to be questions. [email protected] recognized,” Max said. Athletic Training students must The Kinesiology Department in complete a minimum of 123 units the College of Health and Human to fulfill general education require- Development is offering a new de- ments, athletic training foundation Health Training gree in Athletic Training in order to and athletic training core. On top of keep the program, which has been that, the students are expected to do The Student Recreation Cen- around since 1978, accredited. a clinical rotation with an accredited ter will be having their first CPR Prior to the addition of the new clinical instructor (ACI) for one of and First Aid training session to- degree, students could complete re- the teams at CSUF, one team for five morrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. quired course work but their degree semesters. Participants will be able to learn would be in “Kinesiology,” now the Senior Hiro Oda, a student in the to recognize and respond to a va- degree will be in “Athletic Training.” program, said that the program is riety of emergencies. The reason for this major- be definitely time consuming. “Last se- The course is aimed at helping ing added is to not only keep the mester, I only had one day off,” said students build job skills or simply school’s accreditation but also to Oda. However, he added that the to learn how to handle someone allow students to become certified experience and memories that were in an emergency. It will include athletic trainers. Otherwise, the gained from the program were what initial assessment of victims, Commission on Accreditation of make it worth while. emergency scene management Allied Health Education Programs Last semester, Oda was assigned and safety and protection from would withdraw certification from to the baseball team as athletic blood-borne pathogens. Cal State Fullerton, according to Dr. trainer, and he said that he enjoyed Robert Kersey, director of Athletic building friendships with players Training Education. and coaches. By Ron Fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer There is no additional cost to He followed them for every pitch WEATHER Tom Klammer, former dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is applauded by well-wishers at the Fullerton the school for the Athletic Training Arboretum Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Klammer retired over the summer after serving at Cal State Fullerton for 38 years. of the season as they paved their way Education Program (ATEP). It is an for a trip to Omaha in the NCAA TODAY TOMorrow overall issue of staying certified and College World Series. The team was converting the program to become a not successful, but fortunately for major on its own. Oda, none of his friends on the team Did you miss Obama’s speech yesterday? Head Athletic Trainer Julie Max were injured in the process. has been in the program for nearly Oda, in his final semester with President Obama gave a speech about say that we have pulled this economy back from the 30 years and is in charge of the med- the program, will spend this semes- health care last night to a joint session brink.” ical care for the student athletes who ter guiding new members of the A.T. “But we did not come here just to clean up crises. are in any of the 17 sports on cam- High: 90° High: 88° of Congress. The Daily Titan provides a program in the right direction. Low: 63° Low: 63° We came to build a future. So tonight, I return to pus, as well as overseeing the student Many of these students take the mash-up of highlights from the address speak to all of you about an issue that is central to that athletic trainers in their clinical edu- extra step and move on to medical Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny future – and that is the issue of health care.” cation here at CSUF. school and further their medical “When I spoke here last winter, this nation was facing “I am not the first president to take up this cause, Max said she is very proud to be training. These are not your average the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We but I am determined to be the last. It has now been a part of CSUF because the program students here; they are an elite group CONTACT US were losing an average of 700,000 jobs per month. Credit nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called and students involved have really set of individuals that really prove how Main line: (657) 278-3373 was frozen. And our financial system was on the verge of for health care reform.” the example for other universities much they deserve to be professional News desk: (657) 278-4415 collapse.” “We are the only advanced democracy on Earth – across the country. athletic trainers, said Dr. Kersey of Advertising: (657) 278-4411 “But thanks to the bold and decisive action we have the only wealthy nation – that allows such hardships “We have to thank the adminis- his athletic training students. E-mail: [email protected] taken since January, I can stand here with confidence and See OBAMA, Page 2 tration of Kinesiology and our Presi- 2 Page Two September 10, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Exhibit to reward student artists INTERNATIONAL NY Times reporter freed before Afghan raid KABUL (MCT) - British commandos on Wednesday freed a New York Times reporter who had been taken captive by insurgents, but the reporter’s Afghan interpreter and a British soldier died in the pre-dawn raid, NATO officials and the interpreter’s family said. Reporter Stephen Farrell and interpreter Sultan Munadi were taken cap- tive last Friday as they interviewed villagers in Kunduz province in the after- math of a NATO airstrike that caused dozens of deaths in the area. On Tuesday night, hours before the raid, Munadi called home to Kabul, family members told McClatchy Newspapers. He said he was OK and that he thought that he and Farrell would be released in several days, according to interviews Wednesday with family members, who said he had called around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The newspaper reported that Munadi died as he tried to flee the com- pound.

Photos By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor (Left) Raj Ramnani, a student assistant in information technology, tries to depict the serenity in the middle of constant stresses in his photography, which is on display at the Art NATIONAL 4 health exhibit at the Health Center here on campus. (Right) Patrick Nguyen, a CSUF senior majoring in graphic design, made a water-based oil, acrylic, chalk and charcoal painting titled, ‘Reverse Psychology’, which is a depiction of his feelings after losing his grandmother to lung cancer. (Bottom) Adriana Magnolia Ruvalcaba, an American studies West Virginia saves money with climate bill grad student, displays her work at the Health Center’s Art 4 Health exhibit, showing her views on what the United States is: a diverse place cultivated with inspiration and ideas. CHARLESTON (MCT) -- Energy-efficiency provisions of the climate change bill working its way through Congress could save the average West By Gilbert Gutierrez III ‘88. Virginia household $237 per year and create 1,900 new jobs statewide by Daily Titan Staff Writer Raj Ramnani, a student assistant 2020, according to a report issued Wednesday.These provisions also would [email protected] in information technology at the prevent 6 million metric tons of global warming emissions, the equivalent of Health Center and one of the key The Student Health and Counsel- removing 1 million cars from the road for a year. players in the “Art 4 Health” com- “When compared to traditional generation sources, energy efficiency is ing center is hosting its third annual mittee, is a graduate student who the least-cost energy resource available today. Moreover, it offers the poten- “Art 4 Health” art exhibit and auc- also submitted two pieces of artwork tial to create new jobs, support economic growth at both the national and tion this Friday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 into the exhibit this year. state level, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions,” the report said. p.m., featuring art by Cal State Ful- His prized piece is named “Reflec- lerton students and alumni. tion Serene,” a photo that displays a This year’s theme of “Curative peaceful setting of a bridge in Maui, STATE Creations” examines health for the Hawai’i. Duvall resigns office after exposed scandal artist and the audience, but for the The Health Center provides basic first time the exhibit is geared toward medical care for CSUF students that raising enough money from the auc- SACRAMENTO – Orange County Assembly- may be sick or injured, and is funded tion to award a student contestant a display at the beginning of the fall back for another year, saidAssociate man Mike Duvall, R-Yorba Linda, resigned from by student fees, said Executive Assis- $200 scholarship. term. The works of art will remain Director Kathy J. Spofford. “It’s re- office after being caught on tape bragging about tant Misti D. Osmialowski. There are five jurors who select the on the walls for students to see until ally great to see that students that affairs with two Sacramento lobbyists, one of For services offered, there are ei- art to be displayed and decide which July 2010. come in for treatment take the time whom is 18 years his junior. ther low-cost or no-cost options for piece of art is the most expressive New to the exhibit this year will to see the art and read the artist’s de- Apparently Duvall, who is married and has two CSUF students. to win the scholarship. The alumni be alumni Eric Leonard Jones, who scription,” she said. Last year’s event children, did not know that his microphone was “The exposure to the students is are also competing for an exhibit to will paint live for the audience a por- drew out a crowd of 400 people, so live while discussing intimate details of an affair our main priority,” said Osmialows- showcase their artwork in the Titan trait of himself as a 2-year-old. Spofford hopes to see more at this with a colleague at a California state committee ki. Student Union. The funding for the exhibit comes year’s exhibit. hearing. He described intimate details such as, “This event is to help us stretch Contestants were allowed to sub- from the remaining funds from last Two first-time contestants were “she wears little eye-patch underwear,” and “I am our hand out to the students and mit a maximum of three works of year’s show, so everyone at the Health student Bryson Lefmann and alum- getting into spanking her. Yeah I like it ...” invite them into the Health and art last semester, and were put on Center is thrilled that the show is na Laura Lejuwann from the class of Yesterday he released a statement explaining his resignation. Counseling Center,” said Spofford. “I am deeply saddened that my inappropriate comments have become a major distraction for my colleagues in the Assembly, who are working hard on the very serious problems facing our state. I have come to the conclusion that it would not be fair to my family, my constituents or to my friends on both sides of the aisle to remain in office. Therefore, I have decided to New minor informs on Islamic studies resign my office, effective immediately, so that the Assembly can get back to By Jamie Iglesias will allow them to have a realistic work.” Daily Titan Staff Writer perspective of the religion. [email protected] “I hope that these classes will offer information about the religion’s his- tory, and they will inform the media For the Record The Cal State Fullerton Compara- to play a big role in portraying the It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- tive Religion Department is now of- religion,” Richman said. tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any fering a minor in Islam studies. “In the ‘90s no one knew what incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction The Islam minor will introduce the Islam religion was. The first idea printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any students to the Islam religion and that popped up was ‘Aladdin,’” Fa- other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will will provide students with knowl- had Durvesh, 20, an accounting be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online edge about a variety of aspects of the major said. He believes that students version of the Daily Titan. religion. need to understand the Islam reli- Please contact executive editor Skyler Blair at 657-278-5815 or at It took two academic years for gion and that these courses will de- [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any the program to be created, assistant pict the reality of the religion. errors. professor Zakyi Ibrahim said. “I feel “I know that by taking a course proud regardless of the timing. In on any religion, any student stands fact, I do not think it is being intro- a chance to improve his or her un- duced late at all; I am very glad that derstanding of that religion signifi- By Ron Fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer it has finally been approved and that cantly. students are given the opportunity A minor in Islamic studies will (Left to right) Samia Albalawi, 25, Tahani Alelaiwi, 25, Yara Alqahtani, 19, Huda Daily Titan to minor in Islamic studies,” Ibra- certainly enhance students’ under- Karbouj, 30, and Danah Al-Remaih, 24 converse outside of Nutwood Cafe at College Editorial him added. standing of Islam and Muslims, and Park on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Albalawi is wearing a niqab while the others wear a hijab, With all of the conflict that we definitely increase their intellectual both are a part of the Islamic faith. Executive Editor Skyler Blair have been exposed to from the me- standing, which is my prime goal,” Managing Editor Monzerrath Gonzalez dia about Islam, these classes will be Ibrahim said. about the prophet Mohammed. News Director Sergio Cabaruvias able to provide information about Durvesh says that having this “They accuse the prophet Moham- Asst. News Editor Kymberly Snew the reality of the religion. Asst. News Editor Meghan Alfano minor at CSUF is a great thing be- med, and many do not know what Asst. News Editor Damon Lowney “The courses are not designed cause of the diversity of the campus. he said. People take it out of propor- Asst. News Editor Patrick Cowles specifically to address any perceived “People are able to wear their scarves tion. So many scholars of different Opinion Editor Jeremiah Magan conflict between Islam and the and have beards. We are fortunate religions have praised the prophet,” Features Editor Christine Amarantus West,” Ibrahim said. “They are cre- that in this school people are open- Durvesh said. Arts & Entertainment Editor Brittny Ulate ated to provide unbiased knowledge minded.” According to the comparative reli- Sports Editor Adan Vasquez about Islam, Muslims and their tra- The course material will depend gion Web site, students are required Asst. Sports Editor Simon Liang dition, so that students will be able on the nature of the class and the to take 21 units for the minor. There Copy Editor Rachel David to decipher for themselves the role of class level. are 12 required units and nine elec- Copy Editor Ashleigh Johnson Islam and Muslims in the world.” “I generally like to use a combi- tive units that students must take. Photo Editor Todd Barnes Sara Richman, 22, a communi- Photo Editor Shruti Patel nation of Muslim authors and West- “The minor does not focus on Multimedia Editor Isa Ghani cations major, expressed that society ern-trained experts in Islam. This specific themes per se. Instead it is Multimedia Editor Anne Beck is looking at the religion as combat- way students get both Muslim and driven by specific goals that the de- Asst. Multimedia Editor Derek Opina ant. Western perspectives on all issues,” partment feels will enhance our stu- Adviser Jason Shepard “They do not know the history of Ibrahim said. dents’ understanding and skills in the religion; they do not know the “With a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Is- Islamic studies,” Ibrahim said. Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 true essence or the heart of it. By lamic studies, and as a Muslim, I also The Islam studies minor is the News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] taking these courses, they will have draw upon my own intellectual and fourth minor being offered by the factual information.” religious experiences that are hardly Comparative Religion Department. Advertising Muslim students are hoping that found in the textbooks.” Other minors include religion stud- Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan the introduction of this minor will Durvesh hopes that students will ies, Christian studies and Jewish Production Assistant Mandi Braga provide knowledge to students that learn from the Koran and will read studies. Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie National Sales & Promotion Katie Hennessey Classified Manager Emily Miramontes Account Executive Liz Hernandez Account Executive Emily Miramontes OBAMA: President addresses Congress Account Executive Megan Gates Account Executive Elizabeth Lopez (From Page 1) to declare a case of acne. By the time will provide insurance to those who Account Executive Amber VanOrman she had her insurance reinstated, her don’t. And it will slow the growth of Account Executive Hayley Toler Advertising Dept. Asst. Kassia Azimioara for millions of its people. There breast cancer more than doubled health care costs for our families, our Distribution Santana Ramos are now more than thirty million in size. That is heart-breaking, it is businesses, and our government. Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage American citizens who cannot get wrong, and no one should be treat- It’s a plan that asks everyone to coverage.” ed that way in the United States of take responsibility for meeting this Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 “One man from Illinois lost his America.” challenge – not just government and Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] coverage in the middle of chemo- “Now is the season for action. Now insurance companies, but employers The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The therapy because his insurer found is when we must bring the best ideas and individuals. And it’s a plan that Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, that he hadn’t reported gallstones that of both parties together, and show the incorporates ideas from Senators and CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public he didn’t even know about. They de- American people that we can still do Congressmen; from Democrats and forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, layed his treatment, and he died be- what we were sent here to do. Now is Republicans – and yes, from some of Daily Titan advertising in the is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified cause of it. the time to deliver on health care.” my opponents in both the primary in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be Visit construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- Another woman from Texas was “The plan I’m announcing tonight and general election.” mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. about to get a double mastectomy would meet three basic goals: It will (These excerpts were compiled DailyTitan.com Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan when her insurance company can- provide more security and stability to from the transcript provided by celed her policy because she forgot those who have health insurance. It Telegraph.co.uk) September 10, 2009 FEATURES 3 Restaurant Week begins Sunday Orange County eateries offer discounts to attract new clientele

By Chanutel Riser to eat without having to worry about Naylor’s view on making online For the Daily Titan breaking their pockets.” reservations differed greatly from [email protected] Commonwealth Lounge is of- both Jefferson’s and Flores’. fering these meals for prices rang- “People go online for everything Creme brulee, Cape Cod clam ing from $20 to $30, while Summit else, why not go online to have a nice chowder, New York sirloin strip House Restaurant is offering these meal,” Naylor said. “This way I don’t grilled topped with a creamy gorgon- meals for $40. have to wait on the phone listening to zola sauce, and garlic romano mashed “Based on pricing, I don‘t know automated systems. It’s just better all potatoes are just a handful of the sa- how much of a deal Commonwealth the way around. I ordered pizza on- vory dishes being served during OC Lounge is giving, but it seems like line the other day.” Restaurant Week. a place I would be able to go with There were differing opinions when If you ever wanted a three-course friends,” Flores said. “Summit House CSUF students were asked if they felt meal complete with an appetizer, en- Restaurant seems more like a place that students would take advantage of tree and dessert for under $50, the I would go for dating, based on the the OC Restaurant Week specials. OC Restaurant Association is making pricing.” Some students expressed that they it possible by hosting the second OC In order to accept the OC Res- may be hesitant to participate in OC Restaurant Week. taurant Week offers, customers Restaurant Week due to the The event will be held through must make online res- high prices. online reservations at restaurants ervations; some “Based on pric- throughout Orange County from restaurants ing and the Sept. 13-19. allow cus- listed res- Restaurants from all over the OC, tomers taurants from cities like Dana Point, Hunting- t o ton Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Brea and Fullerton, are serving their best dishes at lower and more invit- ing prices. The price range varies from one restaurant to the next. This is an event that many students at Cal State Fullerton were unaware of but seem make interested in. reser- choic- “I am a native Orange County, v a t i o n s es, these are Brea resident, but I had never heard by phone. not casual res- of OC Restaurant Week before,” said CSUF Students taurants that your PHOTO By John Wayne Maioriello /Daily Titan Staff Photographer Students linger behind Langsdorf Hall between classes. Should they need to contact the police, an emergency call box lies only a few feet CSUF MBA student Aaron Flores. have mixed emotions typical college student away. Many more emergency boxes can be found around campus. This is a community event anyone about making reservations online. would go out to with friends,” Flores can enjoy, said psychology student Jay Jefferson, a business student, said. “Unless students are going on a Ishmael Naylor. said that Internet technology is con- date, I don’t think they will be taking “This is something students will venient, but he would rather be able advantage of these deals. I would say take advantage of,” Naylor said. to walk into the restaurant without a that these deals are more geared to- Pursuing campus safety “Who is going to pass up a good reservation. ward mature couples and/or average meal? As a college student, I’m tired He said it should be an open pro- restaurant goers.” By Damon Lowney a position where you are an easy tar- doesn’t keep cash on him when he of eating a quick satisfaction meal like motion, and if people are able to Besides the discounted food, OC Daily Titan Assistant News Editor get, you will more likely become a goes out and instead carries his debit Hot Pockets. Yes, get me a nice little walk in without a reservation, a wider Restaurant Week is offering enter- [email protected] victim,” he said. card. steak meal for $20.” range of people will take advantage of tainment opportunities as well. Walking - especially between 10 To stay out of trouble at CSUF, Commonwealth Lounge and this opportunity. “Restaurant Week diners get 15 It was early on a Saturday morning p.m. and 4 a.m. - is the easiest way to he said that students should try to Summit House Restaurant are two Flores said that he has never made percent off tickets to see ‘Legally - past 2 a.m. - and my friends and I become a victim, he said. enroll in day classes to avoid walking restaurants in Fullerton offering an online reservation and would rath- Blonde the Musical’ at the Orange decided to walk home from a party. Ways to avoid confrontation in- around campus at night. three-course meals deals during OC er speak to someone on the phone. County Performing Arts Center,” the As a few of my friends were say- clude driving instead of walking Fellow student Roxana Contreras, Restaurant Week. He added that when making an on- OC Restaurant Week Web site reads. ing goodbye to our hosts, I started to or maybe just staying home for the who was sitting next to Lagunas, said “I think it’s cool that they are low- line reservation, you are limited to For more information and a list of wander down the street to the side- night. there is safety in numbers. ering their prices,” Naylor said. “It’s the choices that are laid out before participating restaurants and menus walk opposite the house. Don’t drink away from home un- “Try and be with someone. Don’t always good to have an opportunity you, but if you talk to someone on for OC Restaurant Week, log onto The light from the streetlight be- less there is a designated driver, which be by yourself,” she said. for the community to have the op- the phone, they can give you all of www.orangecountyrestaurantweek. hind me was fading as I walked fur- might mean calling a taxi, he said. Megan Klein, a freshman liberal tion of going out to get something your options. com. ther. And if driving home isn’t an op- studies major, said that she always There was a group of strangers tion, then make sure you can spend has someone with her when she is walking toward me, and I thought the night where you are staying. out at night. nothing of it as we engaged in some “Avoiding confrontation works Klein, who lives in the dorms, said small talk. well because sometimes you become that she thinks CSUF is a safe school About 15 seconds into the conver- a victim of circumstance,” said Lt. because it has a police department on sation, I looked away from my new Landers. campus and it offers escort services acquaintances for a split second. Al- An individual has no control over for students who don’t want to travel most immediately, I felt a fist hit me some circumstances unless he or she the campus alone. square on the lip followed by another avoids the confrontation in the first When out at night, she said, “Be to the side of my head. place. smart. Keep an eye out for things I stumbled backwards a few paces But, as is often the case, people that don’t seem normal.” to put some distance between my put themselves into complicated Treat suspicious people with cau- assailants and myself before I real- situations, so it is beneficial to know tion, she added. ized that my back pocket had been other ways to stay safe. Another way to protect yourself relieved of my wallet. If confronted, look for assailants’ from crime is to know the crime sta- All of this could have been easily unique characteristics, said Lt. Land- tistics of the areas you will visit. avoided if I had known how to pre- ers. Lt. Landers pulled up Web sites pare and protect myself in a situation Don’t let people see what you that provide statistics on crime at like this. It can happen to anybody. have, he explained as he ironically CSUF. So I decided to make something pulled his wallet out of one pocket Colleges and universities are re- out of my experience, and I inter- and a wad of cash out of another. quired by law to report crime statis- viewed Cal State Fullerton Police Don’t keep everything in one place; tics on their Web sites, he said. Department’s Lt. Don Landers to get spread money around, he said. The CSUF police Web site is some tips on staying safe. Keep in mind that criminals “are http://police.fullerton.edu. Lt. Landers has been a police of- playing on your trust and good vir- Crime statistics are posted for the ficer for over 35 years, protecting tue,” Lt. Landers said. CSUF main campus, its branch lo- people in the Fresno area and now at Don’t be a pacifist. If confronted, cations and property near them, in- CSUF. you should defend yourself, he add- cluding fraternities and sororities. He retired from the Tulare County ed. Lt. Landers also said that most Sheriff’s Department in Jan. 2008 be- CSUF student Daniel Lagunas city Web sites, such as the City of fore coming to CSUF in Aug. 2008, takes this into account when he goes Fullerton’s, report crime statistics, al- to serve as lieutenant for the campus out. though they are not required by law police. “I do anything I to do so. The theme throughout the can early to avoid The City of Fullerton’s Web site is interview was clear: “The best drunk driv- http://www.ci.fullerton.ca.us. Crime course of action is to avoid ers,” Lagunas statistics can be found in the police confrontations,” Lt. said sitting department’s section. Landers said. at the After I interviewed Lt. Landers, I A good way to avoid be- t a b l e s realized that many of the safety tips coming a victim of a crime o u t s i d e are merely common sense that I ig- is to evaluate the situa- Langsdorf nored when I was out having a good tion, identify risks and Hall. time with my friends. avoid them, said Lt. H e There is one thing he said that Landers. also stuck with me after the interview that “If you put sums up his advice: “Be aware and your- care.” self in 4 FEATURES September 10, 2009 20 questions for Grammy Award-winning trumpeter

society and identify it musically 12. The best thing you ever in the public eye, but have a mean- A spa vacation with a boxing gym. and bring those various elements bought, stole, or borrowed? ingful place in my life. 17. Essential to life: coffee, vod- together to create something that I would have to say my first trum- 15. Time travel: where, when and ka, cigarettes, chocolate, or ...? is meaningful and memorable in pet. why? Vodka ... good vodka. an effort to show how various cul- The mere sight of it excited me in a I would like to go back to the ‘60s 18. Environ of choice: city or tures can come together. way that has never left me. to see all of the things that were hap- country, and where on the map? 6. You’re proud of this City ... in the southern part accomplishment, but of the United States. why? 19. What do you want I’m proud of my chil- to say to the leader of your dren because I’ve been “There were so many artists from different country? blessed to have very smart Never lie to me. and creative kids with backgrounds, but when you reflect on the Always tell me the truth

great personalities. so that I can make an honest

7. You want to be re- period there was a distinct movement that and informed decision about membered for ...? whether I would re-elect your I want to be remem- had a definite signature. “ butt or not. bered for taking the time – Terence Blanchard, 20. Last but certainly not to smell the roses after Jazz trumpeter least, what are you working Photo courtesy Mct having planted the seeds on, now? Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard records a song for his new album “Choices,” which came in areas that may have Touring my new CD, out in August. Blanchard is a three time Grammy Award-winner. been fruitful, but needed “Choices.” I’m getting ready to tending. 13. You feel best in Armani or pening in this country, good and bad, go to Korea and Brazil. (MCT) – With more than 29 al- 2. The fictional character most 8. Of those who’ve come be- Levis or ...? which gave us such great art. When I return, I will begin work- bums to his credit, Terence Blanchard like you? fore, the most inspirational are? Armani-vis. There were so many artists from ing on “Red Tails,” a film about the has established himself as one of the Fred Sanford, because my wife says Miles Davies, John Coltrane, Lou- 14. Your dinner guest at the Ritz different backgrounds, but when you Tuskegee Airmen, directed by An- most influential jazz musicians and that I’m a junk collector, but I say I’m is Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark would be? reflect on the period there was a dis- thony Hemingway and produced by film score composers of his genera- a collector of fine antiques. Terry, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock Garland Robinette, Michael Bent, tinct movement that had a definite George Lucas. tion. Blanchard’s new album, “Choic- In the midst of all of Fred’s tur- and Wayne Shorter. Andre Perry, Wade Doucette, Kenny signature. I also have a few other creative es,” was released in August. moil, he still finds a way to laugh. 9. The creative masterpiece you Bordelon and David Francis, all peo- 16. Stress management: hit man, projects that are in the works for my The cerebral, soulful, three-time 3. The greatest album, ever? wish bore your signature? ple except two who have never been spa vacation or Prozac? hometown of New Orleans. Grammy Award-winning trumpet Miles Davis’ “Porgy and Bess.” It “Live at the player and composer is about to go symbolizes everything that is great Plugged Nickel” on tour in South Korea and Brazil, about this country and what it means (Miles Davis). and will return to the States at the end to be an artist. That album dem- of September, where the lucky people To see two great minds from onstrates what cour- among us will be able to catch him in separate backgrounds. age truly is. Austin, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Miles Davis and Gil Evans To be able to ex- and New York City. come together and create press oneself in such But before boarding that plane, something so beautiful and a unique manner he talks with 20 Questions about lasting is a strong testa- while going against how our turbulent, dynamic ment to how all of us can the grain of normal- world inspires his beautiful mu- come together to create cy inspires me daily sic. a better environment for not to be afraid of 1. The latest book or movie us and for our kids. the unknown. that made you cry? Davis and Evans are the 10. Your hidden “Revolutionary Magic Johnson and Larry talents ...? Road.” Bird of the jazz world, I can be funny... The thing making each other rise to and athletic. about that the occasion. Hidden talents? movie that 4. “Star Trek” or “Star That’s it! was so touch- i n g Wars”? 11. The best piece was the inevitability of the calamity I have to pick “Star Wars” because of advice you actu- of his life given his lack of faith in his of the great brass writing in the score ally followed? abilities and his chances to succeed. by John Williams, not because of the Always speak the The movie made me think of the fact that it is George Lucas’ film and truth to an audience. times when I doubted my own abili- he is producing the next movie I’m Never speak above ties, thus it made me understand the scoring. them or below them. importance of having conviction and 5. Your ideal brain food? These were profound believing in yourself — this is the What sustains me is how to take words given to me by seed to success. what happens in my world or in Art Blakey. Photo courtesy Mct Terence Blanchard is writing the score of a new movie “Star Wars” creator George Lucas is producing.

When you help the Call 1-800-Help Now American Red Cross, or visit us at you help America. redcross.org September 10, 2009 OPINION 5 Privacy crucial for nursing mothers By Meghan Alfano University of California, Santa Daily Titan News Assistant Barbara has two rooms on campus [email protected] for breastfeeding mothers; and while mothers are expected to bring their Yesterday, the Daily Titan covered own pumps and storage devices, Should media outlets publish graphic photos that depict injured or slain U.S. soldiers? a story about the lack of breastfeed- they at least provide them with a ing facilities at Cal State Fullerton. place to pump. pain and misery in war movies sadly common in the Kern River The thing I found to be the most The University of Wyoming facili- and documentary films? What else in Bakersfield, dropped from 14 a startling after reading the article was tates five rooms all around campus would showing the photo prove, month to two a month after the that Sirena Ramirez, a 28-year-old for women to conveniently breast- other than the fact that the pho- photo was published. public administration major, was feed their children or pump breast tographer from the Associated Press That still does not excuse the de- offered the use of a men’s restroom milk. has the ability to take a photo with cision that was made, but it is ob- to pump her breast milk while on They also have a university-wide bullets and RPGs streaking through vious that it had an impact on the campus. lactation support program admin- the air? Do we want our children to community. Men’s restroom? istered by their Human Resources come across this photo while read- In the case of the photo of Ber- I personally don’t feel that Ramir- department and allot employees ing the newspaper? How can par- nard, I believe that the photojour- ez, and other mothers, are asking 30 minutes of paid time to breast ents take responsibility and explain nalist who took the image did the for much when they say they would pump. By Gilbert Gutierrez III to their children that a soldier was By Skylar Smith right thing. like a permanent place in which they Virginia Tech has 10 facilities on Daily Titan Staff Writer killed during a war? What does this Daily Titan Staff Writer The case of Romero was a pri- could use their breast pump to feed their campus for women to breast- [email protected] say about the marines that serve our [email protected] vate matter and did not need to be their children in private. feed and pump their milk. country? Some of our nation’s most published, but this photo is a photo The Children’s Center on campus Cal State Fullerton barely has The sheer audacity of this pho- honorable men and women are los- The controversial photo of Lance about the realities of war. already has a room where women one. to should not have been featured ing their lives after years of preparing Cpl. Joshua Bernard is depressing The public has a right to know can go to breastfeed privately, but All women like Ramirez are ask- among newspapers and Web sites for battle. Is this the price Americans and there is no denying it. The cru- what is going on in these wars, and it doesn’t have outlets installed for ing for is a bit of privacy. They aren’t around the U.S. should pay for our freedom? elties of war, especially the war in Af- to not show it would be sugar-coat- breast pumps. asking for anything massive like, say, The photo I’m referring to- de A good journalist weighs the eth- ghanistan, are horrendous and hard ing the reality of war. Why not have something set up an indoor track or something. picts Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard, a ics of a situation when trying to to swallow. This photo shows that Bernard in that same room for mothers to use And quite frankly, I think most U.S. marine accompanied by two capture a moment for the public to This photo is a picture of the was a hero, and the argument that their breast pumps conveniently and people at CSUF, as well as myself, of his fellow soldiers. Bernard did learn from. Before making an edu- worst, but that does not mean it it tarnishes the soldier’s image is privately? would rather let them have that pri- not just trip and fall down - no, cated decision about what to do with should not be published. false. San Francisco State University in- vacy than see them breastfeeding or he was struck by an enemy rocket- their photo, the journalist should Several news publications pub- The soldier died for his country stalled a breastfeeding room in their breast pumping in public. propelled grenade in the village of have considered Sissela Bok’s ethical- lished the photo on the Internet and and died defending our freedoms, Children’s Center in 1997. CSUF says it will accommodate Dahaneh in Afghanistan. The blast reasoning process. One of the ques- received rapid and harsh criticism. freedoms that include free speech. Not only do they provide utility anyone who needs to use a breast was so vigorous that it completely tions Bok developed was, “How will The job of a reporter, to balance By publishing the photo, we are outlets for breast pumps, but they pump, but they could do a little bit severed one of his legs from his my actions affect others?” Did the ethics and news, can create hard de- exercising that right and showing actually have an in-house breast more. I’m not saying that we need to body, and he had no other option journalist responsible for this story cisions, but when it comes to war, I how a soldier fought for his coun- pump for mothers to use in order build a huge facility where mothers but to lay sprawled out in the dirt take into consideration the family or think the decision that this AP pho- try until the end. to to stock up on milk in between can go to breastfeed their children in pain and agony. the nation’s response upon releasing tojournalist and the publications Journalists have to be dedicated feedings. while sitting in front of a 24-inch Should the media be allowed to the photo? made should not be put into ques- to the truth, no matter the result of I don’t know how sanitary sharing plasma screen TV and watching show a picture of the fallen soldier? The Intelligencer posted on their tion. their actions. a breast pump could be, but I doubt “Oprah,” I just think that it shouldn’t Yes, but a presentable one to show Web site the Associated Press’ de- In 1986, photojournalist John If we are asked by the Pentagon it’s any less sanitary than sitting in a be so difficult to facilitate someone’s that he is a hero who died for his fense for their actions. “Our mission Harte took a picture of the tragedy to not show a photo of an injured bathroom stall while pumping milk. privacy. country. A hero who died for peace as journalists is not to sugar-coat the that occurred in which 5-year-old soldier, then we could in the future and honor, it’s arguably not correct news – it is to inform our readers as Edward Romero drowned. The con- be asked not to show a picture of to show a man’s leg blown off from objectively as possible,” said the AP. troversial photo showed the family a soldier in combat, then possibly For the record his body. How objective can they be with in tears over the boy’s body in a half- photos of enemy soldiers. This is a very personal issue that the display of a man’s severed limb zipped body bag with the victim’s Sure, that seems a bit exaggerat- should first be approved by the next to his torn body just before he face clearly visible. ed, but the public is left in the dark Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, soldier’s family; and only permis- bled to death? This photo received an incredible about the realities of war. other Cal State Fullerton students or guests do not sion from the family should allow The AP ran themselves into the amount of criticism and put a major Yes, certain photos should not be media outlets to run this photo, or ground before the photo was re- dent in Harte’s career, and with good published, but when the photo is necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or save it for a later release date to al- leased, but how could they still run reason, because the photo caused in the public’s interest and involves Daily Titan Editorial Board. Only the editorials low the family time to grieve over the image after being asked not to the family more grief and may have wars that we are currently fighting, are representative of the views of the Daily Titan their son. run it by the soldier’s family and traumatized readers. then there should be nothing in Don’t we already see enough members of the Pentagon? However, drowning, something question. Editorial Board. 6 OPINION September 10, 2009 Five Across the Eyes AT&T will lose its pride, joy to Verizon By Derin Richardson hurt the carrier by 0.2 percent for when it becomes available to them. For the Daily Titan the second quarter of 2009. The Unfortunately, I still don’t think [email protected] original estimate for the quarterly the subsequent completion of the “A slap in the face to those most deserving” earnings was 38.5 percent, but was next-generation network for the It looks like AT&T might have 38.3 percent instead. iPhone 3G will quell the greedy na- shot themselves in the foot with Not much of a blow at first ture of the device, at least until the the Apple iPhone, especially con- glance, but in monetary terms, that rumored design of the iPhone 4G is sidering the cost-profit ratio of the turns out to be millions. confirmed and released, or not. Ei- device is tipping more toward the In addition to that, AT&T is ther way, it’s pretty safe to say that costly side. facing multiple lawsuits from us- Apple’s track record warrants that a Moderately justified violence The iPhone is real “data tank,” ers claiming that the carrier is in new model will be made. in the sense that it puts a major “breach of verbal contract,” refer- It was a long-time expectation strain on the cellular network, ring to the promises of multimedia of mine. From all the complaints by Jeremiah Magan the alleged assault. So at least Mer- You may also have a problem if especially in highly-populated messaging and faster Internet access of AT&T’s service that have been Daily Titan Opinion Editor riman can blame his actions on the the voices in your head stop singing metropolitan areas where usage is speeds. floating around – including the [email protected] drugs. Maroon 5 songs and start telling you Roger Stephens, the man cur- to light kittens on fire. Though, I’d pretty common. The result is de- Legal costs and a glowing reputa- lack of true next-generation Inter- Despite the column’s title and rently standing trial for slapping a probably be prone to harming small layed text messages, dropped calls tion can be more detrimental to a net speed for the phone, the large my tendency to call for actions of 2-year-old in the check out line of animals too if I had Maroon 5 songs and limited-to-no service in most corporation than one might imag- amount of people who hack the moderate violence against others, I a Georgia Wal-Mart, has no excuse being sung in my head. of the area. ine. iPhone software to use with other do not typically support violence as other than being a short-tempered, The most famous case of domestic Consequently, most of the With AT&T’s deal with Apple carriers, and the average monthly a means of solving differences. That cantankerous old man. violence in recent memory, singer speculated $18 billion that the ending as early as next year, other amount of money spent on it – it being said, I will make a few excep- The young girl was reportedly cry- Chris Brown’s assault of R&B star carrier will use to enhance its net- carriers, such as Verizon, will be seemed quite plausible that AT&T tions; the subjects of my column be- ing when Stephens approached the Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is the epito- works will be spent on upgrades able to scoop up the iPhone and would start to lose its grip on the ing members of that exception. girl’s mother, stating that he would me of a worse-case scenario. specifically for the high demands potentially make profits from it. market for the phone. In the case of the San Diego Char- “take action” if the young girl did To the public’s knowledge, Rihan- of the smart phone, according to The popular consensus of iPhone Since I am a Verizon customer, ger linebacker, Shawne Merriman al- not stop crying. na did nothing to deserve the severe a New York Times article by Jenna users lately is that the device would the only option I have in terms of a legedly choking MySpace and reality He then slapped her four times beating she sustained at the hands of Wortham. be much more attractive if it were high-end smart phone is the Black- TV star Tila “Tequila” Nguyen, I and was subsequently arrested. her then-boyfriend. The article adds that AT&T re- on the Verizon network. Berry Storm. will make such an exception. Personally, I have a hard time There have been no reports of her ceives about $2,000 per year from Apple initially approached Ve- However, I’m not akin to its in- While Merriman claims that he convicting Stephens. On one hand, stealing Brown’s book of lyrics and an iPhone user. rizon with the iPhone prior to its terface as much as I am to the iPod did not in fact “choke” Tequila, but I think he’s crazy, but on the other selling them to the highest bidder, or This may sound pretty good, release in 2007, but Verizon turned Touch that I have, as I sometimes instead attempted to restrain her to hand, I have often thought about leaking his latest CD on the Internet considering the immense 80-mil- down the offer for various reasons. use the Skype voice-over IP program keep her from driving home intoxi- slapping crying children while out days before its release. All we know lion user base that exists today; Seeing that AT&T is having trou- as opposed to using up my Verizon cated, I don’t think the alleged chok- in public. is that Rihanna and Brown were in however, there is more to consider bles with their network, as hinted minutes during peak hours. ing was the worst thing that could In my darker moments, I’ve even his rented Lamborghini when he let than the revenue stream generated by Chief Technology Officer John Despite the current stats on the have happened. daydreamed about drop-kicking a loose with his fists of fury. from subscribers. Donovan, it is only a matter of time data usage for the iPhone, I’d say While I am adamantly opposed to crying baby down the aisle of a plane In a recent interview on CNN’s As of late, the $300 subsidy for until carriers in the United States that if, or more likely when, it be- violence against women, I could not during a long flight. I didn’t do it, of “Larry King Live,” Brown was reluc- the iPhone 3GS, the latest iPhone finish their push toward having the comes available for Verizon, I’d or- help but let out an evil cackle when I course; I’m not a monster. tant to implicate himself on televi- that Apple released in June, has 4G-network better suit the iPhone der it in a heartbeat. heard about the incident. Stephens did what many people sion. To put it simply, he didn’t an- I have no personal vendetta against dream of doing when confronted swer any direct questions about his Tequila, but I do feel that karma has with their greatest pet peeves. actions or the events that led up to somehow brought about a moderate Replace “crying child at Wal- them. Men trade in their manhood for feelings level of justice to the universe for her Mart” with “elderly woman cut- However, one thing was painfully crimes against humanity. ting in line at the grocery store” or obvious during the interview: Brown By Jonathan Montgomery fathers are supposed to provide their ety. Men continue to call each other Tequila’s crimes being her attempt “teenager talking loudly on their is terribly partial to periwinkle blue. Daily Titan Staff Writer sons with a model of what to be- “girls,” “fags” and “pussies” as a way at a music career and her television cell phone in a movie theater,” and Brown was under no obligation to [email protected] come. And yet, as a culture, we have to compare and contrast certain show “A Shot at Love with Tila Te- we have pretty much covered every speak with King, much less answer never been more conflicted about “feminine” characteristics of others, quila”. fantasy of brutality that the average his questions about his actions; I just Come on, men, what are we do- what we mean by manhood.” reassuringly proving to themselves While there were no injuries found person has had. wish I could have that hour of my ing with our panties in a bunch? This isn’t the ’40s or ’50s anymore, they are indeed men. Is this what when doctors examined Tequila and There is nothing wrong with hav- life back. The women are catching up! Haven’t when nearly 70 percent of men were men do? Even thinking to myself charges have not been filed, things ing thoughts of violence. The prob- I think we can all learn a very im- you seen these feminist movements? enrolled in college and there was now, I’m not quite sure what “being do not look good for Merriman. lem begins when those thoughts portant lesson from our three favor- Haven’t you noticed the decline in a clear model for the man’s role in a man” means anymore. After sitting out most of the 2008 manifest themselves in the form of ite aggressors: if you lay your hands men entering college, with the si- the household. Now women are the Here is what I’m getting at: men NFL season after he tested positive cuts and bruises inflicted upon an- on someone else, make sure you are multaneous increase of women in majority on campuses, continuing a may seem lost, but it shouldn’t be for steroids, the phrase “roid rage” other human being, especially an in- not in a public place or that your college? slow and steady climb into positions viewed as a crisis of masculinity - has begun to appear in relation to nocent human being. victim is not famous. What the heck are women do- of power. rather simple changes to the soci- ing running for president, let alone And to some men, this is a dire etal structure. The problem lies in participating in the public working crisis which desperately needs to be the fact that the cultural views and Letters Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep an open dialogue realm? There is a crisis in masculin- fixed. “To be sure, the state of the norms haven’t quite caught up yet. with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, ity, and we as men have got to do American male is in shambles. … Sure, more women are entering to the grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns along with your full something about it! Fathers can be found misting up at the workforce, but still more men Editor: name and major to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. Fortunately for some, and prob- baby showers and clapping enthusi- go out and work even if the woman ably unfortunately for others, I was astically the first time junior uses the is making more money. Men are being sarcastic. However, there are commode. Look, men, we need to told it’s OK to not be a breadwin- many minds out there that would whip ourselves back into shape — ner, while simultaneously living in a agree with my former statements. we need to remember how men and society that pressures men to settle Reflecting on a past where gender fathers should be,” reads the article down and get a great job and a fam- roles were very neat and organized, “An End to Buffoonish Fathers” by ily to support. we now live in a culture where the Tom Purcell. Now more men are getting fa- lines between how a man should and A recent trip to CVS led me to cials and dressing in tighter clothes. shouldn’t act are being blurred. discover Axe is now selling loofahs Newer stores offering teen clothing A 1998 article by Waller R. New- and lotions cleverly advertised as have large unisex sections, even the ell in The Weekly Standard titled, “shower tools.” Frankly, I don’t get emergence of the metro-sexual was “The Crisis of Manliness,” reflected the big deal. Just face it dudes: it’s widely popular and accepted. on these very same notions: “Father- OK to like clean, smooth skin. I This is no cause for alarm. There hood and manliness have always don’t see the need to advertise a loo- is no need to jump the gun and look been closely connected, not only fah as if it were an electric sander. for instant cures, because you won’t because fathering a child is palpable Men just seem to be confused find them. Maybe men just need a proof of manhood, but also because over how to interact in current soci- little more time to find themselves. y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

September 10, 2009 [email protected] 7 Killola slays at the Bad Veins bleed Becker Amphither on Detroit stage By Lauren felechner drumbeats filled with passion and Daily Titan Staff Writer the pure tone of Davis’ voice. [email protected] “I heard them first on MySpace By Alison Munson Ki-lol-a, a garage band gone big of every corner of the from one of my friends’ pages,” said For the Daily Titan from Los Angeles, Calif., prepared stage creating her own Mini Bud Lights, Vitamin wa- Sharon Bakshi, 22, a psychology [email protected] to unleash their ear-blasting brand personal playground. ter and the aroma of greasy burgers and pre-med major at University of music. Surprising the stu- made the scene inside Bad Veins’ van California of Irvine. “And then I got A stone-faced crowd of students From the mouth of an unsuspect- dents with their im- in the parking lot of the Detroit Bar hooked. I just find them really re- gathered beneath a patch of shade ed blonde bombshell, Lisa Rieffel let pressive musical range in Costa Mesa. freshing.” while Associated Students Inc. mem- her vocal chords rule the show in an and energy, the crowd The indie duo were busy debating Much like Bakshi, Jaime Kind- bers readied the stage at the Becker impressive performance reminiscent responded positively. if their beers were “frigid” enough to rat, 24, an assistant hairstylist from Amphitheater, 12 p.m., yesterday. of Gwen Stephani. Exploding in a “I think it’s really drink. Westminster, heard of the band The awkward silence of curiosity wave of energy, front-woman Rieffel good,” said Cristal Benjamin Davis, 30, and Se- through Facebook. Her boyfriend, filled the air as Killola, pronounced demanded attention as she made use Ruiz, second-year communications haphazard has, in a sense, defined bastien Schultz, 26, make up the Tim Markel, 25, caught on from major. “I like their sound. I’ve nev- their vibe. quirky musical pair. Davis, who Jaime’s interest. er heard them but I’m thinking of Their upbeat brand can wrench a was adorned in a flannel shirt and “I was stoked to find out they were looking them up online.” smile from even the most stubbornly glasses, is the voice behind the mu- playing in Orange County before The remaining band mates, John- critical college student, as was seen sic and the fingers behind the guitar they headed up to San Francisco,” ny Dunn, Dan Grody and Mike Ball, yesterday. Songs with titles such and keyboards. Schultz, who wore said Markel. contributed their personal take on as “All of My Idols Are Dead” and the pull top of a soda can around his “I bought a T-shirt,” exclaimed the instruments they play to create “Gimme Gimme” contain the in- neck, keeps the beat going with his Kindrat. “Is it weird to ask them to Killola’s unique sound. Playful gui- gredients of a chart-topper but also drum playing. autograph it?” tar riffs by Ball combined with head- include moments of sincerity with Irene is the “third” member of the Rita took center stage as the boys strong drummer Grody’s shameless melodic escapes from Ball’s guitar, group, and may have some competi- jammed to her left and right. Their attempts to show the crowd just what expressing the band’s capability to be tion as it seems a younger, prettier first song began with Schultz’s hard he’s really got, powered the band’s more than just another pop band. version may be taking her place. drumbeats while Davis chimed in. constantly transforming taste. Desiring more from her music, “Irene thinks Rita’s a slut,” laughed As the song progressed, the number Though Killola is aware of their Rieffel said, “I definitely love the Schultz. “A slurrr.” of spectators increased. Bakshi and talent, Rieffel admitted intimidation punk vibe but it has to have a mel- Irene is the backing tracks rotor- Kindrat fell victim to the head-bob when taking the stage. ody.” reel tape deck whose motor has and body swaying. “There’s a lot more pressure to be Killola’s toe-tapping, head-bang- crapped out. So Rita, a more effi- “I’m usually not into indie, but cool around college kids,” she said. ing, and at times soothing tunes are cient rotor-reel tape deck, has filled they have a fun persona that I find “I get wigged out.” just the beginning to this band’s re- in for her. appealing,” said Bakshi. Playing for college students isn’t markable ability of being awesome. Both guys began their journey The cliche of rock stars and their new to the band. Killola has visited They are currently offering their into the music world by learning groupies is as old as time, but the campuses across the state such as the entire ablum “I Am The Messer” as how to play the piano at a young mold may have been broken with University of California, Riverside a free online download from their age, Schultz explained. the rise of Bad Veins. These Cincin- and the University of California, San Web site (http://killola.com/free/) as However, “one of my defining nati boys remain in committed rela- Diego, Dunn said. a grand gesture to their current fans moments as a kid that made me tionships, even with all their adoring Rieffel’s fear was not visible as and as a gift to the ones they hope to want to do music was listening to fans. When asked if they had any she trampled the stage and after the gain. Rieffel explains the Web offer- U2,” said Schultz. groupies, Schultz responded while second song a larger crowd began to ing as a way to encourage fan growth. M83, Led Zeppelin, and Flaming Davis laughed. gather as wandering students were That, coupled with free Myspace Lips are some of their inspirations “Well, you are in our van right drawn in to the musical refuge. downloads, has resulted in about as well. Although Davis has always now.” The band refuses to be categorized 70,000 downloads, she added. known that he wanted to do music Even though I became the closest by music genres. Though magazines They have been exposing their as a career, Schultz had ambitions thing to being a Bad Veins’ groupie, such as Alternative Press and Clas- music to the world through social of being a professional tennis player I didn’t come any closer than anyone sic Rock (a UK-based publication), networking sites such as Facebook, growing up. else in finding out the meaning be- have featured Killola in the past and Myspace and Twitter. This is the first lengthy tour on hind the band’s name. Davis, hiding dubbed them power pop, the band’s In a nearer future, Killola will be the West Coast for Bad Veins after half of his face behind his arm an- view is a more vivid one. playing at The Roxy in LA on Sept. nailing a record deal with Danger- swered, “It’s top secret.” “It’s kind of a clash of ‘80s and 19, where they will be sure to exer- bird Records. However, he was proud and more sounds like a really lame radio sta- cise the full capacity of their arms, “We just threw our demo over the than willing to share their vinyl re- tion: ‘80s, ‘90s and today,” Dunn legs and lungs to perform what can fence,” joked Schultz. cord of their self-titled album with said. only be described as aerobics-induc- So far, their most memorable Photos By John Wayne mairiello/Daily Titan Staff Photographer me. As if their name represents their ing rock mania. stops have been in Austin, Texas, and Above: Bassist Johnny Dunn and singer Lisa Rieffel of the band Killola entertain the random combinations of music Phoenix, Ariz.; the guys are looking crowd Wednesday afternoon. Above Right: Rieffel gets down and dirty for the bands’ genres, Killola is derived from band For a video related to this article please forward to their show in Denver, To sample some of Bad Veins music, listen to to- entertaining, crowd-pleasing performance. mate Grody’s old telephone number, visit www.dailytitan.com/2009/09/killola Colo. day’s Daily Titan Podcast at www.dailytitan.com/ category/multimedia/podcast spelled out. The simplicity of the Bad Veins’ sound consists of hard

timidated by the pressure. "It's gonna be good for our career Cracking ... I feel like it's a big break," Peidra said. TTheir main goal is to have a uni- versal appeal. Though it is not too nuts at difficult for the pair to make people laugh, they were nervous when they had to perform in Odessa, Texas. the Brea "There was a gun check at the show!" Peidra said. They claim it was one of their best shows because the audience was re- Improv ally receptive. The duo can be seen on their new show El Vacilon, which premieres By Beatriz Fernandez By Daniel Enos/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Daily Titan Staff Writer this month. The show will be a va- [email protected] The comedic due crack up the audience at the riety show with guest appearances Brea Improv, Tuesday, Sept. 1. from people such as hip-hop artist With comparisons to Abbott and were studying at Florida Interna- Down AKA Kilo, along with their Costello, Yamil Piedra and Johnny tional University. After "seven years performances. They do not know Trabanco, also known as A Pair of of fun," Piedra graduated with a when the show will air, or even what Nuts, have high standards to meet. bachelor's degree in theater. Traban- channel it will air on. You can log on They manage to impress with their co dropped out after eight years; he to www.nutscomedy.com for more comedy act which is similar to said he did not graduate because he information and for clips of the watching Saturday Night Live. couldn't pick just one major. pair's performances. The duo performed at the Brea The act switched from live perfor- Improv on Sept. 1 to a fairly small mances to short clips. The show pro- crowd, but managed to fill the room duced constant laughter, giving the with laughter. audience what they paid for. Piedra claims he would dream "The audience can always see us of being on Saturday Night Live as on stage," Trabanco said, which is a child. what the pair wants. They believe Their live performance includes a that their multimedia act is what sets ping-pong match, "Where's Waldo" them apart from other performers. skit, and a Chip 'N' Dales-esque "I was very impressed," David performance by Piedra that will Jones, another audience member, leave you with mixed feelings. You said. "It was really good, and I en- don't know whether to look away or joyed myself." keep staring. The duo has been waiting for their It was clear that they made a good big break, and it seems that it is on impression at their downtown Brea the verge of happening. While in show. "I hadn't heard of them, but Los Angeles, they will be appearing I thought it was funny," Josh Buck- on their first late-night talk show, halter, an audience member, said. Last Call With Carson Daly, and Piedra says he gets his humor from performing on the Comedy Central his parents. His father was the prank- Stage in LA. ster and his mother was the sarcastic The Comedy Central Stage is an one. Though it is hard for Piedra to opportunity for the duo to impress pick a favorite comedian, Trabanco big names like Judd Apatow, and for says Adam Sandler and Andy Kauf- the chance to have their own show man were major influences. on the channel or to be a part of a The Miami natives met while they comedy film. Yet they don't seem in- 8 DETOUR September 10, 2009

turned once in a while. My students are developing graphic novels this Art professors semester, so it's exciting to share my own pages with them,” Hill said. It’s interesting to observe that some professors are actually fans of shine with an ‘F+’ their colleagues. “I always look for- ward to seeing the work of Jim Jen- Local triennial art exhibit ment faculty. kins. His kinetic sculptures provoke allows faculty to share “Among these 25 terrific faculty thought and always leave me with members, there are designers and a smile,” said Art Professor Cliff their work with one another illustrators, painters and drawers, Cramp. kinetic and ceramic and glass sculp- The exhibition may be showing By Nikki mao tors, and animators among the mix, the facultys' work, but it’s mostly to Daily Titan Staff Writer and all of them are problem solvers,” benefit the students and the com- [email protected] said Illustration Professor and De- munity. partment Chair Larry Johnson. “I remember the last faculty show, On Saturday night, the Grand Thus, all forms of art can be drawing and painting professor Jade Central Art Center in downtown discovered among this exhibition, Jewett put up an entire wall of 'pro- Santa Ana hosted a special opening from animation-related to kinetic cess' rather than a 'finished product'. reception for over twenty of South- sculpture, from abstract paintings to I thought it was the most positive ern California's most talented artists; modern illustrations. thing any faculty had done, showing and all of these artists just happen to The Visual Arts Department em- the process over product,” said 3D teach at Cal State Fullerton. bodies a variety of art generated by design professor Bryan Cantley, the While keeping busy teaching the faculty. photo By shruti Patel/Daily Titan Staff Photographer only architect on the faculty. schedules, the art faculty from CSUF “This event really provides a great Andre “Giovani” Chavez and his bandmate seared the crowds’ ears with his incendiary vocals at LiskFest 2.0 last Saturday afternoon. “We need to do this every year, Chavez, a CSUF student, brought his Pomona-based band, Skies of Ruin to the seccond annual music festival. are still active in the creative world. opportunity for the CSUF academic not every three. Our job is to in- “This exhibition witnesses our community to experience the di- form and promote critical thinking continued passion and endeavors, versity of creative exploration,” said to the student body, each other, and and lets our students and their par- Chuck Grieb, an entertainment art the community. Without the critical ents recognize CSUF as one of the professor, who shows storyboards in voice from all three factors, it’s re- best places to learn art and design,” the show created by digital media. duced to a ‘show and tell’ situation,” said Chen Wang, a graphic design Every professor in this exhibition said professor Joseph Biel. He added Metal fest shakes the OC professor recently awarded by an is trying their best to earn an A in- that he wants his students get a close By Derin richardson Art Cruz, drummer for Winds 2008. international poster design competi- stead of an “F+,” which is the title look at his work because “being an of Plague, explained why the band “By the third year of trying to get For the Daily Titan tion held in Ukraine. of the show and the theme, "Faculty artist means putting your work out [email protected] ended up as a late addition for the it off the ground, everybody stopped In the past, CSUF has presented a + More." into the world to be viewed, and it’s festival. calling it ‘WestFest’ and started call- Faculty Visual Arts Exhibition every That “more” can refer to anything An opportunity to don the stage a real life situation to have it open “We had just finished a major tour ing it ‘Lisk Fest' instead because it three years in the Main Art Gallery depending on each professor’s per- and spread one’s music to willing for criticism.” with Hatebreed which ended on the seemed like it was never going to on campus. This year, for the first sonal choice of expression. ears is every band’s biggest dream. So art students, get ready to turn East Coast on Sept. 2, so we weren’t happen,” said Lisk. time, the Grand Central Art Center For watercolor artist and professor LiskFest 2.0 made that a reality for a the tables and start analyzing your sure if we were going to make it,” Lisk, despite having a busy sched- is hosting the show. Lawrence Yun, he considers this show laundry list of bands last Saturday. professors' work. Cruz said. “We’re stoked about per- ule from being fully immersed with This exhibition celebrates the 50th to be “a wonderful opportunity for From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., four “Open discussions are highly en- forming here today though.” the operations of the event that day, anniversary of CSUF as well as the students to know more about their stages displayed raw energy and couraged in academic learning, and The band had originally planned spared a few moments for an inter- 10th anniversary of the GCAC proj- professors as well as a great experi- sonic destruction, which became the there is no absolute right or wrong to drive back to Southern Califor- view and described his optimisms ect, home to over 30 CSUF gradu- ence to interact with their professors essence of the Oak Canyon Ranch in art making,” said Yun. nia on their tour bus and play a for the festival’s second year. ated students, several distinguished in an actual professional venue other venue in Irvine as over 36 local and few shows in the immediate areas as “Survival. That’s the biggest hope alumni and an internationally re- than a classroom environment.” mainstream bands convened for a they headed back, but decided to fly I have. In this day and age and in this nowned artist in residency program. For professor Christian Hill, this For a slideshow of the artwork vulgar display of power. down instead to play at LiskFest. recession, having something be suc- This year’s exhibition highlights show is an exchange bridge. from this article visit www.dailyti- Skies of Ruin and The Throned “We’re not deathcore,” said Cruz, cessful as well as being a completely the talents of the CSUF Art Depart- “It's fun and fair to have the tables tan.com/2009/09/detour-art were the leading local bands for the on the classification of Winds of independent promoter with the sup- festival on the local stages, while Plague’s sound. “No matter what port of the bands is really something metal bands As I Lay Dying and anyone says or calls us, we’re not. special,” said Lisk. Winds of Plague performed as the We’re all about big, epic-sounding When asked if there were any Event Calendar headliners on the main stages. metal mixed with hardcore.” plans to eventually take LiskFest to Andre “Giovani” Chavez, lead LiskFest is a punk/hardcore/ a national level, Lisk responded by 10 thursday singer for the Pomona-based quintet metal music festival that was first saying that he doesn’t feel there is a 11 friday 12 saturday Skies of Ruin and the CSUF student, envisioned by Chris Lisk and several need to do so. was fairly excited about performing friends at Oz Fest 2004. “I was born and raised here in Or- • Ozzy Osborne, Shiny Toy • Faust with Live Score • Family Festival in the open venue and describes his It was initially named “WestFest” ange County. I love the atmosphere; band’s sound as a “really creative” because he wanted a music festival I love this venue, and I don’t ever Guns, Korn, The Donnas Art Theater Getty Center brand of metalcore. that showed the strength of bands want to move it,” said Lisk. Sunset Strip Music Festival • Vivian Girls • The Aquabats “We all come from really mixed on the West Coast. “I want everyone to come here. • Worst Album Covers backgrounds, so we each put in The Echo Glass House It was only after four years of I want to make the show so special Fullerton Museum our own style of what we like,” said painstaking dedication to a dream that the whole world wants to visit • The Spazmatics Chavez. “Our guitarists have a lot of that most of his friends thought Orange County and see how special • Cass McCombs Sultra Lounge really creative melodic riffs with ev- would never happen that the idea it is,” said Lisk. Bootleg Theater Photo By Ani Kellogg/For the Daily Titan erything from jazz to metal.” became an institution in October Retro rockers ‘space’ out in LA By Meghan Alfano Photo By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor Daily Titan Staff Writer The 88 played at Spaceland in Los Angeles, Sept. 8. Since forming in 2003, the band [email protected] has expanded their fan base and recorded multiple albums. Think you haven’t heard of the than written during the digital era of the crowd became more involved in band The 88? MP3s and iPods. Their sound draws the performance, singing along and Think again. similarities to bands like Ted Leo dancing to the music. Despite the fact that The 88 may and The Pharmacists, The Thrills, The 88 fan, Gabby Lotan, last saw not be a well-known name on the Spoon, and an occasional hint of the the band perform three years ago, current music scene, their music it- Cars (particularly in the song, "Go, and said while she noticed a change self has become quite a commodity Go, Go"). in the energy level of the crowd, both in television and movies. The 88 boasts a live performance she felt the band’s energy level was The Los Angeles-based band con- filled with a lot of energy and excite- consistent with that of the previous sists of Keith Slettedahl (vocals/ ment. show she attended. “Their music is guitar), Adam Merrin (piano/keys), “It’s very natural,” said Slettedahl. really upbeat and puts me in a good Todd O'Keefe (bass) and Anthony “We’re a little more fun than the av- mood,” she said. “I feel like I can’t Zimmitti (drums), and their music erage band.” watch them without smiling.” evokes an influence of British Inva- The band will be opening for rock Although he had been listening sion artists mixed with '70s glam icons the B-52s at the House of Blues to The 88 for a few years, Stephen rock and their own modern flair. in Las Vegas on Sept. 19, and at the Gergely said that this was the first “Our sound is a mix of a lot of Belly Up Tavern in Solano Beach on performance of theirs he has seen things,” said Merrin. “It leans to- Sept. 20. thus far; he was impressed by the wards older influences, but it leans The retro rockers said the excite- band’s performance. towards a new sound as well.” ment of the audience is one of the Gergely was accompanied by Ash- The 88’s music has been featured perks of playing. ley Phalen and Carrie Laferle, who on shows like The OC, Grey’s Anat- “The people at the (B-52s') shows also enjoyed the performance. “I omy, How I Met Your Mother and love live music,” said Zimmitti. would recommend people to come Weeds. “When you play for more modern out if they can,” said Laferle. “It’s af- Their song, “Coming Home," bands, the audience decides they fordable, and the band is awesome; has also been used in advertisement hate the opening bands because they they actually sound like they do on campaigns for Sears and Target, and aren’t cool.” their CDs.” they have been featured in various Throughout September, the band “The keyboard player reminded movies as well. Their song “All Cause will be holding residency every me of Rowlf from the Muppets,” of You” has been featured in various Tuesday night at club Spaceland in said Phalen. “He had a lot of energy movie soundtracks, and the band Silverlake – one of the first places and played the hell out of that key- recorded a cover of Queen’s “Crazy the band started playing after they board.” Little Thing Called Love” for the formed in 2003. Aside from the residency, The soundtrack for the movie Failure to The first of four residency shows 88 is constantly writing new songs. Launch. was on Sept. 8. Although they do not have any set Over the summer, The 88 teamed While the intimate bar setting plans as to when they will record up with Apple to record their most initially seemed to slow the excite- their next album, they guarantee recent single “Love is the Thing," ment of the crowd, The 88, dressed that we will be hearing more from and became the first band to record in slacks and button-up shirts that them in the future. and release a single on the iPhone’s added to their retro feel, played a “John Lennon said, ‘All I know FourTrack application. vivacious ten-song set against the is myself,’” said Slettedahl. “That’s “We wanted to keep it simple,” shimmering blue and silver curtain what writing music is - a lifelong said Merrin. “It shows you don’t surrounding the Spaceland stage. quest to get as honest as you can.” need millions of dollars in equip- The band played a combination of Spaceland is a 21+ venue located ment to produce a song.” new songs like “Heartsick Town” at 1717 Silverlake Blvd. Tickets for The 88’s sound definitely has the and “Go to Heaven," as well as old the residency shows are $10, or $6 if maturity of something that would ones such as "Sons and Daughters" you print out a flier from the band’s have been printed on vinyl rather and "Coming Home." Gradually, Web site: the88.net. 9 DETOUR September 10, 2009

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Once again, Tim Burton lovers Nine characters, brought to life The title of Taking Back Sunday’s known for, and still manage to add a Directors Mark Neveldine and first inmate to nearly complete his dare to enter the twisted and beauti- with an unknown purpose, try to latest album, New Again, explains few emo lyrics as well. Brian Taylor (Crank, Crank: High 30-game limit task, rendering him a ful world full of creations from the find meaning in their existence by perfectly what they are attempting “Everything Must Go," the clos- Voltage) create yet another fast-paced hero and icon among many. brilliant mind that brought you such banding together in a struggle for to achieve with their fourth album. ing song on the album, is my favor- action flick. Gamer takes viewers on The story unfolds as Gerard tries films asEdward Scissorhands and The survival and preservation of the last In some ways, they nailed their ite because it is everything they are a wild ride filled with tons of vio- to fight his way out of the game and Nightmare Before Christmas. hints of life. It is impossible not to new sound and when it works, it re- working toward blending together lence, sex and social criticism. back to his wife Angie, played by This time Burton has stepped be- feel empathy for the innocent and ally works; but when it doesn’t, they in perfect harmony. Gamer takes place in a not-so-dis- Amber Valletta (Transporter 2), and hind the scenes as the producer of unlikely heroes donned in potato sound like a U2 rip-off. Lazarra’s voice can send chills up tant future society, where debauchery daughter Delia by destroying anyone the film, but his presence is certainly sacks who appear as if they could The first seven songs, excluding the the spine sometimes. The reverb and and the cyber world converge into who happens to cross his path. felt throughout his new film 9. The have come from the popular video arena filling title song “New Again” pedal effects, the arena-filling power one huge mess of a moral dilemma. The special effects were top-of- ominous backdrop draws a childish game Little Big Planet. and punk-poptastic “Sink Into Me," chords, the buzz-saw rhythm gui- A special nano-chip invented by Ken the-line, but the actual camera work curiosity that pushes the animated The otherworldly creations born pull none of the U2 punches by tars and Lazarra’s moody lyrics are Castle (Michael C. Hall, Dexter) al- seemed to consist of quick, jolty and film into another genre all together. from the imagination of director and cranking the reverb to 11 and using expertly combined to make one of lows humans the ability to literally incredibly brief shots. It is revitalizing in that it can writer Shane Acker courageously spacey pedal effects. A perfect ex- their best songs. control other humans from the com- Hidden underneath its action- bring anyone back into the forgot- fight to save their home against im- ample being the sixth track, “Where Taking Back Sunday fans will be fort of their own homes. based image is a film with somewhat ten imaginations of childhood. possible odds in the desolate remains My Mouth Is,” in which lead singer more than happy with the album; The game, “Slayers,” utilizes this important, though unoriginal, social The dark and forsaken feel of the of what was once mankind’s world. Adam Lazarra drops his emo front but if you’re like me and fall into the chip, giving gamers full control over commentary in regards to current movie and PG-13 rating prove that An overarching theme of the and summons Bono's vocal abilities. crowd that shrugged them off for death row inmates as they fight to obsessions with violence, sex and the this animated film is not just for the movie that is reaffirmed over and However, after a few songs the being too whiny, maybe now is the the death in massive multi-player cyber world. kiddies, but it still gets the moral over again is that destruction can new style begins to grain on the lis- time for a second chance. online environments. If a convicted In fact, after looking at Second message across and keeps audiences’ be a necessary evil towards a better tener. With enough time and practice on felon can survive 30 games of "Slay- Life, Halo, and the porn industry, attention. world in the long run. The last four tracks are, in my stage to find their new sound (they ers," they will be set free (which the ideas preached in this movie In 9, the last traces of humanity Along the way, the movie displays opinion, some of the album's best are currently touring with Blink-182 seems a little counterproductive, but don’t seem that far-fetched. face the evil creations of a beastly tales of sacrifice, loss and hope, as songs. They are gritty, impactful and Weezer, and will hit Verizon whatever.) Overall, the movie probably is machine which has been corrupted well as thrilling action sequences that and, thankfully, don’t feel whiny. Wireless Amphitheatre Sept. 17), Gerard Butler (300) stars as Kable, what you would expect: a close-to- by the greedy intentions of blood- all come together for an entertaining They seamlessly combine their new Taking Back Sunday could become a beefed-up force of testosterone. silly storylinew with plenty of blood thirsty men long gone in a post- film sure to please movie-goers of all arena rock sound with the punk- new and fresh in the rock world Kable, being controlled by superstar squirts and scantly-clad characters to apocalyptic world. ages. pop, buzz-saw guitar sound they are again. gamer Simon (Logan Lerman), is the keep some viewers entertained. 10 SPORTS September 10, 2009 The Don Says... Titan becomes By simon liang problem with it. Saturday night’s USC-Ohio State game will be one of season’s best match-ups Daily Titan Assistant Sports Editor “He’s one of my guys,” Burton [email protected] so far that analysis has been fairly ac- said. “What’s more important to me curate. is once you’re in the Fullerton family Former Cal State Fullerton men’s I want to see you keep progressing.” The sophomore can definitely basketball student administrative as- One might think that since Glass light it up with his feet like Young sistant Eric Glass is headed to UC knows the Titans so well it would did against the Trojans in the Rose Irvine to become their new men’s give UCI an advantage, but Burton Bowl back in 2006 - god, I wish I basketball video coordinator. thinks otherwise. could forget that - and he can rifle Glass was with the Titans for four “It makes it easier, but they know the ball as hard as anyone in the years; he started off as a student what you’re doing either way,” Bur- country. manager and was an administrative ton said. “There is so much scouting Did I mention Pryor is 6 feet 6 assistant for the last two years. He done these days that (game plans inches tall, 235 pounds and runs a handled all the team’s travel, scout- are) no secret. Everyone knows what ing reports and video editing. everyone is doing anyways.” By adan vasquez 4.3 40-yard dash? Across the sidelines from Pryor, He credits Head Coach Bob Bur- As with many former assistants Daily Titan Sports Editor ton for giving him a start and getting who move on to other schools, Glass’ [email protected] however, will be one of the most talked about freshmen quarterbacks Glass’ foot in the door. situation will be no different. in the country in the Trojans’ Matt The opportunity opened up when Under Burton’s coaching tree, he Week one of the college football UCI’s former video coordinator, season is in the books and already Barkley, who some are already pre- has had assistants who moved on to dicting will become the greatest sig- Lior Schwartzberg, became the di- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and UC there has been enough drama worth rector of basketball operations at Cal talking about at the water cooler. nal caller the school has ever seen. Santa Barbara, who he enjoys seeing That may be a little too much too State Northridge. during conference play. The University of Oregon’s LaGar- soon, but it’s hard not to see why Over the summer, Glass worked “With Eric, I know he’ll always at a UCI basketball camp where he rette Blount made headlines when scouts are drooling over this kid. be a Titan. He got his master’s and Barkley lines up behind center developed a great relationship with he dropped Boise State’s Byron Hout some of their assistants. He felt ev- graduated from here,” Burton said. with a right.The Oklahoma Sooners with a cannon for an arm, and he’s Although the Titans will be sad intelligent enough to the point where erything was a good fit and is excited went into panic mode when reign- for the new start. to see Glass leave, Associate Head ing Heisman trophy winner Sam the Trojan coaching staff felt he was Coach Andy Newman thinks it’s a ready to be named the starter for “He’ll be great. He did a great Bradford went down with a shoulder great opportunity for him. their first game - becoming the first job for us,” Burton said, when talk- The move for Glass does not come injury in a loss to Brigham Young true freshman to start at quarterback ing about Glass’ new position. “If without leaving behind great memo- University, and the Alabama Crim- in an opener for the Trojans. we would have had an opening, ries. son Tide defeated the Virginia Tech Plus, this kid fits the Southern we would have loved to have him “Fullerton will always have a place Hokies 34-24 in a top-10 marquee California stereotype for a Trojan back.” in my heart,” Glass said. “I devel- match-up. quarterback. The move is significant because the Anteaters are in the Big West oped a lot of close relationships, so Week two doesn’t let up either If you thought the media fell in Photo courtesy mct Conference, but Burton has no it will be tough leaving.” though. With USC headed to “the love with Matt Leinart and Mark Stafon Johnson and the Trojan running backs will be key if they hope to win at OSU. horseshoe” to take on the Ohio State Sanchez when they were at Troy, you haven’t seen anything yet. whooped at the Los Angeles Memo- Pryor is sure to break out and Buckeyes, this match-up should be rial Coliseum 35-3. scramble for long runs. He’s going the talk of the nation come Satur- But this game isn’t just about the quarterbacks. It’s about two power- But that was then, and this is to make some excellent plays and Soccer seeks road wins day. house football programs looking to now. keep Carroll’s defense on their toes And rightfully so. You have two make an early season statement with Gone are the vaunted USC line- the entire night. extremely skilled quarterbacks that a big win. backers, which I’m sure helps every However, don’t expect Carroll to came out of high school as the top It’s about Pete Carroll and his opponent on the Trojans’ schedule allow another freak athlete quarter- ranked gun-slingers in their respec- California-cool persona trying to sleep better at night. back to beat him. tive graduating class. outsmart the conservative vest wear- Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews As we’ve seen in the past, Carroll Terrelle Pryor came out of high ing Jim Tressel - my god Jim, smile! III , and Kaluka Maiava were in- is a mastermind when it comes to school as the next Vince Young, and Last season the Buckeyes got timidating, but Rey Maualuga was big games. It’s like his teams thirst down right terrifying. I don’t care for being in the spotlight, and per- what anyone says. That guy gave me form at their best when the pressure nightmares. seems insurmountable. You can rest assured Tressel and Expect the Trojan coaching staff his gang are looking for pay back. to protect Barkley and not let him A win for the Buckeyes could get in way over his head. catapult them towards a possible This will be his first time playing National Championship game ap- in front of a hostile crowd, and I’m pearance, even though we’ve seen sure Buckeye fans are going to pull how awful they have been in big out all the stops to get in the head of time bowl games over the last couple the freshman. By chad uemera/Daily Titan Staff Photographer of years. The running Sophomore Mario Alvarez makes a play on the ball while taking an alumni player. Although they game will be barely squeaked Brian Cushing, what separates By juan saucedo Northridge Tournament at 1:30

by Navy last these two teams Clay Matthews III, and Daily Titan Staff Writer p.m. The team will then face Fair-

week, the Buck- come Saturday. “ [email protected] leigh Dickinson University (2-0-0) eyes always hit Kaluka Maiava were While the Buck- on Sunday in a second game at the the gridiron with intimidating, but Rey “ eyes lost Chris Opening a season on the road is tournament at 11 a.m. a defense worth Maualuga was down “Beanie” Wells always tough, but it could be even CSUF will end its opening road bragging about. right terrifying. to the pros, the harder. Just ask the Cal State Fuller- trip against UCLA (1-1), on Thurs- Many have begun Trojans return ton men’s soccer players and Head day, Sept. 17, in Los Angeles before to write them off Stafon Johnson, Coach Bob Ammann. playing at home against Saint Mary’s already, but I’m Joe McKnight, Since spring training, coaches College. holding off judg- Allen Bradford, and players knew they would have This is the roughest challenge that ment until after they clash with the C.J. Gable and Marc Tyler. to embark in an almost Homer-like awaits the Titans, who will have to Trojans. That’s five running backs that odyssey – opening the season with play their best in three more games Although I can be biased when it would start at just about any other five straight road games. on the road before playing the first comes to USC football, I also realize school in the country, but instead, The Titans have partially met the home game on Sept. 20. that this is a new team, and San Jose they split time for the Trojans. In- challenge so far. The team posted a This five-game road trip that State is by no means at the level the sane, I know. 1-1-0 record by handing Penn State starts the 2009 season is only the Buckeyes are. That is why I believe this game (2-1), but then falling in a heart- third time since 1991 that the pro- Sure, Barkley held his own in his will be won by the Trojans. breaker to Ohio State (2-0-2) at gram has started a campaign on the first collegiate start and the running With a new offensive coordinator the Wolstein Classic in Columbus, road and away from the support of attack looked superb, but don’t get who realizes the strength of the run- Ohio. the home fans. overly excited just yet. Save it for ning game, don’t be surprised to see “We dominated three-quarters of Forward Jamall Farquharson, after Saturday night’s prime-time Carroll’s stable of backs run all over the games, and we didn’t play our however, is an example of how the game. this Buckeye defense. best soccer,” Ammann said. players are thinking positively about Look, this is going to be a great Trojans defeat the Buckeyes 24- Up next for the Titans are match- the trip. football game. 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By chad uemera/Daily Titan Staff Photographer The women’s volleyball team celebrates after a play against Idaho during the Crowne Plaza Titan Classic at Titan Gym.

By nicholas fortes “The teams coming into this Daily Titan Staff Writer against UC Santa Barbara. weekend have all been highly suc- [email protected] In five games this season, the Lo- cessful and have not played easy,” bos have only lost four sets while Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman The Cal State Fullerton Women’s winning 15. said. “We know Volleyball team will play three games Sophomore libe- we are going to at the University of New Mexico in ro Allison Buck I think against be challenged, the Comcast Challenge this weekend leads the team and I’m inter- after a successful tournament at Or- with 86 digs. “Oregon State we ested to see how egon State, upsetting the powerful She has recorded we are going to Wisconsin Badgers 3-0 last Sunday. 15 or more digs didn’t play our game, respond to that

The Titans (6-1) are coming off in five straight but we need to play challenge.”

a 2-1 weekend in the Active Ankle matches. The Bears (8- Challenge beating Wisconsin and The night how we normally do 0) have won 24 Seattle University in straight sets, game for the Ti- and win. “ of 28 sets this but falling to the Oregon State Bea- tans pits them season and are in a duel against vers (8-2) in a three-set sweep. – Alex Wolnisty, coming off a 4-0 Erin Saddler and Cami Croteau the University of Senior middle blocker showing at the each were honored as all-tournament Pittsburgh. Holiday Inn & players. The Panthers Suites Baylor Their 6-1 record to start a season Classic. (5-2) are also coming off a success- is their best start in program history. Baylor is led by senior outside hit- Traveling out of town is no easy ful tournament weekend at the Penn ter Katie Saunders, who leads the task and, to add to that, the Titans State Tournament, going 2-1 with team with 99 kills, and sophomore are playing three teams ranked high- wins over Robert Morris College libero Allison King, who leads the er in the RPI rankings. and Buffalo University, but falling to team with 116 digs. “We hope to see the girls come the Nittany Lions of Penn State. The Titans are confident and out energetic and competitive. It’s Pittsburgh is led by junior out- know what they need to do to have very difficult to play on the road, side hitter Amy Town, who leads the best chance to win, and their but the upset against Wisconsin was the team with 117 kills, and senior confidence shows. a big plus,” Assistant Coach Vinh libero Michelle Rossi, who leads the “Our goals are to come out fired- Nguyen said. team with 142 digs. up and play Titan volleyball. I think The Titans will start their tourna- The final and most difficult match against Oregon State we didn’t play ment against the University of New for the Titans will come Saturday as our game, but we need to play how Mexico at noon on Friday. The Lo- they face off against the undefeated we normally do and win,” senior bos (5-0) are coming off a close win Baylor Bears. middle blocker Alex Wolnisty said.