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Vol. 87 Issue 41 May 6 , 2010 O.C. outcasts The Dirty Heads surf their way to success Rollingstones best reggae rockers invite Daily Titan to ‘check the level’ in an exclusive on-bus interview SOUND-OFF, Page 7 THURSDAY The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Holocaust to Arnold aims higher be questioned As the Master Plan for Higher Education turns 50, Gov. Schwarzenegger vows veto any budget excluding increased education funding at TSU today BY MICHAEL ARELLANO AND CHRISTINE AMARANTUS Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] The founder of the Committee for Open Debate on the Holocaust is scheduled to speak in the Titan Student Union’s Alvarado AB at 2 p.m. today. Bradley Smith, whose organization contends that the Holocaust did not occur, will talk about what he calls “forbidden topics within student journalism.” Smith has a history of causing controversy on uni- versity campuses across the United States. In February of this year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s student newspaper was met with strong opposition when they ran an online advertisement purchased by Smith. “Some members of Madison’s Jewish community, and others, are outraged that the Herald would give this infamous denier a platform to spew his veiled anti-Semitism,” said Nick Penzenstadler, the UW pa- per’s publisher. A self-proclaimed “Holocaust revisionist,” Smith argues the Nazi gas chambers did not exist and spoke at the 2006 Holocaust conference hosted by Presi- dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran, Iran. “Well, I don’t have an ideology,” Smith said. “Es- sentially, I’m encouraging a free exchange of ideas about a taboo question.” PHOTO COURTESY MCT CSUF’s Hillel club adviser Mark Filowitz com- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised April 27, to veto any budget that does not dedicate an increase in funds for the University of California and California State University systems. mented on Smith’s coming to campus. BY MELISSA MALDONADO store almost $2 billion in funding for grams. It is likely that return of these “I would anticipate an increase in the See SMITH, Page 2 Daily Titan Staff Writer the state’s colleges and universities. funds would mitigate the current plan number of students admitted to UC [email protected] “If the governor is successful in get- for the system to increase student fees, and CSU schools,” said Robert Mead, ting his recommendations for funding although that is a Board of Trustees professor of macroeconomics and in- This year marks the 50th Anni- CSU and UC through the legislature, it decision. As far as furloughs go, the ternational economics. “Higher educa- versary of the Master Plan for Higher would mean approximately $305 mil- chancellor has instructed the campuses tion is important to future economic Education and, since January, Gov. lion in funding returned to the CSU to develop budget plans that do not in- growth in the state, but it needs to be Arnold Schwarzenegger has been pro- system as a whole,” said Vice President clude furloughs beyond the end of this paid for.” Supreme Court posing reforms to the plan to improve for Administration and Finance Willie fiscal year. I do not foresee furloughs be- The Master Plan instructs UC cam- the state of the University of California Hagan. “Past allocation patterns suggest ing continued beyond June 30.” puses to accept the top 12.5 percent of and California State University systems. that CSUF’s share of this would be ap- The briefing also presented other high school graduates. CSUs are recom- Schwarzenegger most recent act was a proximately $21 million.” recommendations to the Master Plan, mended to admit the top 33.3 percent. statement he made at a briefing in hon- The state’s economy forced massive including raising the percentage of in- The nonprofit institute said the systems to rule on or of the 50th anniversary that he will budget cuts felt on every campus. Stu- state high school students qualified for should increase their numbers to the veto any budget that does not include dent fees went up 15 percent, campus enrollment into California state schools top 15 percent for UC schools and top increased funding for the UC and CSU employees were required to take fur- and universities. 40 percent for state schools by 2025. systems. lough days and class offerings were dra- A report by the Public Policy Institute The study did acknowledge the fact that The briefing, which discussed the matically reduced. of California stated that “current levels the proposal will encounter financial discrimination Master Plan for Higher Education, “These funds would come with the of college enrollment and completion obstacles, considering the universities which establishes admission guidelines requirement that we provide addi- are insufficient for the challenges of the are cutting enrollments because of the for the UC and CSU systems, the Re- tional access to students,” Hagan said. 21st century.” budget crisis. publican governor was given the chance “It would definitely have an impact on The report hopes the increase in ad- to share his turnaround proposal to re- class offerings and other university pro- mission will boost graduation rates. See BUDGET, Page 2 Prodigal progeny promises to keep it real BY MELISSA HOON pants. “I haven’t talked to Daily Titan Asst. Opinion Editor you all night. I’ve just been [email protected] busy playing music.” The audience didn’t seem Expectations are usually to mind. For an hour and a set high by those in the audi- half, POTR performed songs ence who have never seen Lu- from their EP, Brando’s Para- kas and his band, Promise of dise Sessions, and covers the Real, perform. After all, from artists like Bob Dylan. Lukas is Willie Nelson’s son. The audience went from be- But just like Romeo had ing in awe to cheering madly Juliet at “hello,” Lukas Nel- as Lukas writhed on the floor PHOTO BY CHRISTA CONNELLY/Daily Titan Photo Editor son and his band never fail playing his electric guitar, Gay rights activist John Fowlkes attends rallies and protests as to have the audience forever then stood up to play his gui- often as he can where he lets his voice be heard for homosexuals captivated after they play tar with his teeth. to have the same rights as everyone else. their first note. By the end of “It’s as if Lukas has been their first song, most of the possessed by a spirit when his BY SERENA WHITECOTTON audience forgets Lukas is part eyes roll back in his head as Daily Titan Staff Writer of Willie’s family tree. he plays,” Gayou said. “It’s [email protected] “If Stevie Ray Vaughan unreal to watch.” and Jimi Hendrix had a love Gayou’s wife, Jennifer, 30, Cal State Fullerton and other public universities child, it would be Lukas,” agreed. could be affected by a Supreme Court decision that is said Josh Gayou, 31, of Lake “It’s unreal to watch (Lu- due to be made before the court breaks for summer. Elsinore, who has seen Lukas PHOTO BY MELISSA HOON/Daily Titan Asst. Opinion Editor kas perform). You can actu- The case in question is Christian Legal Society v. perform several times, most Lukas Nelson performs with his band, Promise of the Real, March 26 at Weins Winery in Temecula. POTR played ally feel his music with him Martinez, in which the court will decide if schools recently at the Weins Winery covers and songs from their EP, ‘Brando’s Paradise Sessions.’ when he plays,” she said. can deny taxpayer subsities to clubs that exlude cer- in Temecula on March 26. Although POTR performs tain groups of people – in this case, the gay com- “Lukas stays true to all that at Loyola Marymount, but ary 2009 and almost immedi- by. They’ve combined what like veteran rock stars and munity. came before him, but brings dropped out after a year and ately began touring with B.B. they’ve learned with their they have some of the world’s CSUF has had some similar issues before but was it to (his fans) in a new way.” a half when he decided he no King, Dave Matthews and own raw talent to put on one best musical talent at their able to correct the problem because of its anti-dis- Nelson, 21, was born in longer wanted to study mu- Willie Nelson. hell of a show. fingertips to learn from, they criminatory clause. Austin, Texas, and grew up sic. He just wanted to play “I’ve learned humility At the Weins Winery con- nonetheless remain friendly, “We did have some Christian organizations that in Maui, Hawaii. Consider- music. (from my dad),” Lukas said. cert, POTR played their humble and down-to-earth. had tried to gain recognition without a non-discrim- ing his diverse background, So he did just that. Soon “He treats his fans very well hearts out through six songs They usualy sign autographs, inatory clause, but they didn’t go as far as submitting he has been influenced by after he decided his college and is very grounded for how before taking a break to speak and chat and pose for photos the recognition (like the Christian Legal Society),” blues, rock and roll, jazz, career was over, Lukas met well known he is.” to their audience. with fans after performances said Esquio Uballe, associate dean of student life. country and even reggae. drummer Anthony LoGerfo, POTR has soaked up more “How’re you all doing?” at their merchandise booth. He moved to California for 27, at a Neil Young concert.