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CAMPUS | History FAKE SNOW, REAL SMILES Professors explore Soviet era Experts on contemporary Russian politics and culture examine the USSR and its impact on present-day Russia ALEX GAEDE For the Daily Titan

Twentieth-century Russian history, politics and culture was the focus of “Back to the USSR,” a symposium held Friday in the Titan Student Union. The all-day event, which included a research workshop and film screening, was organized by Julius Wach- tel, Ph.D., a Cal State Fullerton criminal justice professor and expert on the Soviet era. According to Wachtel, it was an attempt to “promote an understanding of Soviet history” to better understand Russian politics of the present day. Wachtel discussed the history of former Soviet citizens who were coerced to give false testimony at the 1937 Moscow show trial and were later killed while in government custody. He revealed how historians of Rus- sia’s international archives were very cooperative when he contacted them. His research on the show trail culminates in his novel, Stalin’s Witnesses, where Wachtel uses the point of view of one of the witnesses as a “tour guide” of the period. CSUF political science professor Alexei Shevchenko, Ph.D., lectured about how the choices of former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev were influenced by ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan the international status of the USSR. Sophomores Sydney Moody (left) and Kaitlyn Rissen (right) slide down an artificial snow bank at ASI’s annual Snow Day event in the Quad Thursday. SEE SOVIET, 3

TRAVEL | Good old-fashioned bus ride CAMPUS | Ambassador Traveling made Diplomat talks cheaper for the Israel’s image Israeli ambassador relates ed and looked at just like a brand,” holiday season brand management of a said Aharoni. country to business world Starbucks does not just sell cof- With high gas prices, $1 long routes, and most people tend fee, and the people buying from the to forget its advantages. DANIEL HERNANDEZ chain coffee barista are not flocking fares are offered to help Daily Titan vacationers save money Greyhound and Megabus go head- there just because of the caffeinated to-head this holiday season in ex- beverages — they sell the experience, SUE LAGARDE panding their express services to Cali- An Israeli ambassador spoke in ear- Aharoni said. Daily Titan fornia with fares starting as low as $1 nest to students and staff Thursday at Citing studies made throughout to provide the best and most afford- Courtesy of Greyhound Bus Cal State Fullerton, demonstrating the United States, Aharoni said peo- Americans are so used to auto- able traveling services to customers. Many busses offer three-point seat belts, power plug-ins and free Wi-Fi. the powers of branding and how the ple in the United States view Israel matically going online and book- According to Maureen Rich- young country, whose reputation is in an unfavorable light, noting the ing airfare when it comes time to mond, director of media relations ery seat is guaranteed.” Richmond said. “There is at least intertwined with its neighbors, strug- general association with “violence, travel that they forget about the for Greyhound, Greyhound Ex- Richmond also mentioned the one $1 fare on every schedule. It is gles with its image around the world. danger, conflict, tension, bloodshed.” advantages of booking a good old- press was developed to give pas- Greyhound Express stations are randomly assigned and available at Ido Aharoni, also the head of Is- “For many, many years, we fashioned bus ride. sengers a flexible, affordable and located in about 80 different cities any time.” rael’s brand management team, corre- thought in Israel that the most im- With fuel prices rising, getting direct travel option. state and nationwide, including Liane Go, a Los Angeles resident lated Israel’s branding methods with portant thing is to make sure that around can be expensive. Airlines “Express schedules have fewer Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oak- who was notified by a friend about that of a business, explaining to the people all over the world support are raising ticket prices and the than two stops per schedules, fares land, San Jose, Sacramento, Stock- Greyhound’s Express $1 deal, rec- group of about 50 people the Jewish our policies; that’s what govern- train system is equally as expensive that start at one (dollar) and mod- ton, Fresno and Bakersfield. ommends Greyhound Express but nation’s plans to improve the way the ments do,” Aharoni said. “But when (and very limited). ern amenities including three- “The response has been tre- encourages people to also look into world perceives them. you think of Israel as a brand, it re- Taking a bus may not seem point seatbelts, power plug-ins, mendous. In fact we have seen MegaBus.com for more options. “Nation branding works under quires a different outlook.” glamorous to travelers with dreary extra legroom and free Wi-Fi,” an increase of 20 percent in cit- the assumption that every place, ev- stations, frequent pit stops and said Richmond. “In addition, ev- ies where Express is introduced,” SEE BUS, 5 ery city, every country can be treat- SEE ISRAEL, 2

FITNESS | Nutrition The underrated dangers of wheat America’s staple crop could and advised to watch what I eat. symptoms under the umbrella of going under names such as “malt” actually be less beneficial Being that wheat has always been irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. or “barley malt.” Products that list than individuals may think an average part of my diet, I was This diagnosis is common for many these ingredients still manage to quite surprised. like me, but upon eating less wheat say their food contains no wheat. GARRETT YIM One in 133 Americans has a glu- products, all of my negative symp- It’s up to the consumer to always Daily Titan ten intolerance, and while symptoms toms were a thing of the past and read labels. crossover between the labels of wheat my body feels the best it ever has. Luckily, we live in the best time for The amber waves of grain flow allergy, wheat intolerance and celiac However, avoiding wheat is not gluten-free products and many stores majestically across the fields of the disease, leading it to be difficult to so simple. Unbeknownst to many, and organic grocers take the time to United States and are processed into exactly pinpoint what one may have wheat or gluten and products go label foods as gluten free. wheat, thrown onto the food plate of at times, one thing is certain. The ab- under a wide variety of names. For Wheat in baking can easily be Americans everywhere. Many of us sence of wheat products helps every- celiacs, some have to avoid com- replaced with products such as eat our beloved staple crop without thing. In taking wheat out of my diet, mon ingredients such as ascorbic brown rice or potato flour, and hesitation, unaware of the harmful I’ve noticed my life change drastically acid, maltodextrin and glucose, as even many mainstream restaurants implications that wheat has towards as well. these can sometimes be processed offer vast menu options such as our body. Things that I felt were “normal” by chemicals which contain glu- gluten-free pizza and bread, which I discovered only this year to my everyday life ceased to ex- ten. tastes as great as any wheat prod- that wheat has led toward a large ist. My chronic lethargy, constant Wheat is also a common product. Courtesy of MCT amount of discomfort in my life. I stomach pains and looming de- uct in binders and sweeteners in Farmers harvest wheat; unknown to many, wheat is a common was diagnosed with a wheat allergy pression were originally caused by products within the United States, SEE WHEAT, 6 product in binders and sweeteners in products within the United States.

DTBRIEFS DAILY TITAN QUESTION OF THE WEEK Court to hear same sex laws How do you usually have lunch on campus? The United States Supreme Court announced Friday that it would take on two cases challenging state and federal same- Bring your sex marriage laws that define own lunch marriage as a union that can 51% only exist between a man and from home a woman. According to the New York Times, the move correlated with a change in public opinion on same- Buy food from sex marriage; recent polls indicate an off-campus that a majority of Americans sup- 17% port allowing these unions. restaurant A California case has the po- Vote for our question tential to establish or reject a of the week at constitutional right for gay couples to marry. The court could DailyTitan.com rule that their decision only ap- Buy food from plies to marriages in California. an on-campus 32% A second case from New York challenges a federal law requir- restaurant ing the government to deny benefits to gay couples married in 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 states that allow gay marriage. In February 2011, Attorney Number of people General Eric H. Holder Jr. and President Barack Obama concluded that the Defense of Mar- riage Act of 1996 was uncon- FOR THE RECORD stitutional, though the Obama administration would continue It is Daily Titan policy to correct factual errors printed in the to enforce the law. Section 3 publication. Corrections will be published on the subsequent of the law excludes same-sex issue after an error is discovered and will appear on page 2. Errors marriage for the purposes of on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections more than 1,000 federal laws will also be made to the online version of the article. and programs. Please contact Editor-in-Chief Anders Howmann at 657-278- 5815 or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors. Brief by IAN WHEELER

Senate to battle electronic privacy Capitol Hill lawmakers will perform a balancing act between electronic privacy and EDITORIAL national security this week, re- negotiating a measure granting Editor-in-Chief Anders Howmann the government the power to Managing Editor Gilbert Gonzalez News Editor David Hood intercept cyber communica- News Editor Ian Wheeler tions without a warrant. News Assistant Kymberlie Estrada Policymakers currently use News Assistant Raymond Mendoza the measure contained in a law News Assistant Adreana Young known as the FISA Amend- Layout Editor Vanessa Martinez Layout Editor Nereida Moreno ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan ments Act to seize emails and Layout Editor Alvan Ung intercept telephone calls from Israeli ambassador Ido Aharoni waits in the Titan Student Union Thursday to talk to Cal State Fullerton Layout Assistant Blanca Navarro overseas foreigners. students and staff members about Israeli’s branding methods in the business world. Copy Editor Tim Worden The Washington Post reported Copy Assistant Peter Pham some communications between Copy Assistant Chris Konte Content Editor Andie Ayala U.S. citizens and foreigners of in- Photo Editor William Camargo ISRAEL: Struggle with image tercepted emails and phone calls Photo Editor Robert Huskey CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and the men are very strict, stern CSUF, brought the meeting with have been “scooped up” by the Photo Assistant Rae Romero government. Photo Assistant Eleonor Segura and they’re usually armed.” the Israeli ambassador to fruition. Some have argued the mea- Opinion Editor Matt Atkinson In the study, they asked respon- Respondents were essentially “He does have terrific experi- Opinion Assistant Ricardo Gonzalez dents to mentally place themselves in describing a lifeless military bun- ence and business knowledge that sure is vital to protect against Detour Editor Erinn Grotefend someone’s home from another coun- ker with armed men at the door (is) an asset to our business school foreign threats posed by terror- Sima Sarraf Detour Assistant try. Then they asked respondents to who kept people from entering, he and students in it,” said Don, ists or other malicious groups Features Editor Yvette Quintero aiming to cripple the country. Features Assistant Adrian Garcia describe the home, Aharoni said. said bluntly. president of Hillel Club at CSUF. Other politicians are worried Sports Editor Justin Enriquez For example, if a respondent But when asked about who re- Hillel is a Jewish organization Sports Assistant Angel Mendoza chose Italy, they were asked to de- spondents support in the conflict with groups located at more than too much power the measure Sports Assistant Gabrielle Martinez scribe what they imagined a home between Israel and its Arab neigh- 500 college campuses around the provides impedes on citizens’ Cara Seo Multimedia Editor might look like, from the inside bors, Aharoni said the people in world with goals of celebrating right to privacy provided by a Multimedia Editor Patrice Bisbee warrant as well as other privacy Multimedia Assistant Janelle Arballo out, in Italy. Most respondents the studies tended to support Is- and exploring Jewish identity and protections. Multimedia Assistant Julissa Rivera were able to illustrate colorful vi- rael seven to one. working to provoke “a renaissance Web Editor Ethan Hawkes brant homes in other countries. The apparent struggles for the of Jewish life,” according to the Currently, the government Webmaster David McLaren Eventually, respondents would be religious nation to mold its per- Hillel website. refuses to divulge details of asked to describe Israel, Aharoni said. sonality in a favorable light stems Students at the meeting initial- citizens’ communications that Adviser Holly Ocasio Rizzo The description of a house in Israel, from archaic tensions between its ly were hesitant to answer direct have been intercepted or moni- Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 he said, was the only one where people rivaling neighbors. questions offered by Aharoni, opt- tored. News Line (657) 278-4415 [email protected] did not use colors to illustrate it. ing to remain silent. “Israel’s house was the only house “...when you After the meeting progressed, Brief by DAVID HOOD ADVERTISING where respondents had a very dif- the head of Israel’s brand manage- ficult time describing the interior,” ment team warmed up the crowd Amanda Fessenden Director of Advertising an astonished Aharoni said. “Israel’s think of Israel with anecdotes and jokes, poking Asst. Director of Advertising Kimiya Enshaian house was the only house where we fun at his own nation and the con- Fullerton complex Production Manager Tiffany Le as a brand, Production Designer Hugo Arceo did not receive not even one de- flicts between Israel and other sur- catches fire National Sales & Promotions Jerry Kou scription of an Israeli woman … rounding countries. it requires a A Fullerton apartment building Classifieds Manager Lizeth Luveano “He was very honest and he caught on fire Thursday, according Account Executive/Mobile App Eric Van Raalte different out- made the topic very relevant for Account Executive Jessica Martinez the students at hand,” Don said. to the Orange County Register. Account Executive Sarah Nguyen But that did not stop Aharoni The fire occurred at the Fuller- Account Executive Ana Godinez look.” from pushing hard in shaping ton City Lights apartment complex Account Executive Ivan Ng an image for Israel. As he noted, located at the 200 block of East Account Executive Chelsea Norrup IDO AHARONI resolving the “vicious cycle of Commonwealth Avenue. Kailyn Topper Account Executive Israeli Ambassador violence” between the rivaling na- The fire was reported at 11:43 Distribution Houston Whaley tions lies in both parties hands, a.m., according to authorities, and was extinguished around noon Adviser Robert Sage Yet the conflict between Israel and but he did not stop short at men- Palestine has grown tenser in recent tioning the “media fatigue” factor. with the help from Fullerton, Brea and Anaheim firefighters, accord- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 months with the nation expanding Aharoni said people grow weary Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] its frontier into the West Bank, some- of hearing about Israel and Pales- ing to the Register. thing President Barack Obama has tine duking it out, they just want The third floor was evacuated denounced in previous speeches. the countries to resolve their issues. while the rest of the residents re- Although plans to expand are CSUF junior Amir Kermani, who mained safe inside. A man was taken to a hospi- The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through described as necessary long-term attended the speech, said he admired tal while no other injuries were Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, Inc. strategies by Aharoni, he said the the details and information about Is- College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSU. The Daily Titan topic is usually put aside in the rael’s efforts to mold its image. reported. has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the adver- media to focus on strengthening “They’ve done a lot of studies The cause of the fire is believed tising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by com- to be a minor hoarding situation in mercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements themselves and other dimensions of Israel’s image. across the nation about Israel, and a the unit that caught fire. not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied After being contacted by the lot of the perception is it’s danger- sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. The Jewish National Fund to set up the ous,” said Kermani. “They’re trying Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. speech by Aharoni, Eric Don, 21, to change it and show that there’s a Brief by KYMBERLIE ESTRADA a business administration major at lot there for people to go and see.”

DTBRIEFS US adds 146k jobs, UNEMPLOYMENT not enough to boost N. Korea moves at four-year low economic growth missile parts The United States economy added 146,000 jobs in November, Reuters reported Sunday that 300 NONFARM JOBS ADDED IN THE PAST YEAR 9% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TREND North Korea is moving a part of with unemployment falling down to a missile to a test site to replace 7.7 percent, a four-year low. a malfunctioning component that Economists lauded the bet- delayed the planned launch of 250 ter than expected numbers, not- the long-range missile. ing that the economy continues North Korea’s state-run media to show vigor despite the impact disclosed over the weekend that of Hurricane Sandy and the ap- the launch of the “scientific satel- 200 proaching “fiscal cliff.” lite” carrying rocket would be de- According to USA Today, retail- layed, although they did not give ers lead job gains with 53,000 add- reasoning. ed, indicating strong holiday hiring. 150 8% A trailer was spotted by a sat- Economists were also encouraged ellite transporting the new third by the addition of 18,000 tempo- stage from a missile plant in rary workers, which tends to fore- shadow a spike in hiring. Pyongyang to the Tongchang-ri 100 missile launch site, according to Even with the uptick, job cre- South Korean sources. ation for the past 12 months has “From the reading of satellite been below the 250,000-job images, it’s definite the North de- 50 threshold needed to boost eco- layed the missile launch because nomic growth. Monthly job gains of problems with the third stage have averaged 151,000 for 2012, rocket,” the South Korean official nearly identical to 153,000 jobs told Reuters. 0 7% gained per month in 2011. South Korean intelligence officials declined to confirm the Brief by IAN WHEELER report of the missile being as- sembled, which is said to have the effective range of more than SOURCE: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS/USA TODAY 6,700 kilometers, placing the United States well within its crosshairs.

Brief by DAVID HOOD USSR: Talks promote understanding Egyptians protest CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She explained that films in the Morsi’s decree 1940s were part of the “full court He reflected on how Gorbachev press of propaganda” in the U.S., Egypt’s opposition groups met in Moscow with President Ron- and discussed the relationship be- marched on the presidential pal- ald Reagan and how it resonated well tween Franklin D. Roosevelt and ace in Cairo Sunday after the with Soviet hardliners of the time. Warner Bros. A military film re- president’s decision to keep the Shevchenko also spoke about the quested by Roosevelt was produced referendum on an Islamist-draft- themes of social mobility and social by Warner Bros. ed constitution, according to the competition in Russia’s history. Los Angeles Times. He claimed there are positive psy- “(We wanted) Earlier, President Mohamed chological benefits to Russian his- Morsi overruled part of a decree tory, and Russians gained a positive to promote an that gave him nearly unrestricted and significant global position after powers and granted his office they obtained accolades like nuclear understanding freedom from judicial oversight. weapons and membership in the Morsi went against opposition U.N. Security Council. of Soviet his- demands to delay the referen- CSUF research librarian Cyn- dum, which was set for Saturday. thia Bruns presented an online tory.” Photo courtesy of WikiCommons Opposition groups wanted a historical research workshop and President Ronald Reagan is shown talking peace with Mikhail Gorbachev in 1983, toward the end of the new referendum that protected demonstrated how sophisticated Soviet Union. civil rights against the influence of research tools are available to all JULIUS WACHTEL Islamic law. CSUF students through the Pollak Soviet expert, CSUF professor Holding the referendum “risks Library website. pushing the country toward vio- In a side note, Bruns discussed Snow said she was a former fed- lent confrontation,” the National how she noticed many students are eral employee at the now-defunct Back in the USSR: Leaders Salvation Front, the main oppo- using research citations solely from United States Information Agency, sition group, said in a statement. Wikipedia. She explained that such which was devoted to foreign diplo- If the constitution is rejected, the citations are easily recognizable when macy. She stated that the Kitchen new decree would mean the presi- they are in the same format displayed Debate in 1959 between then U.S. 1922-1924: Mar.-Sept. 1953: 1964-1982: 1984-1985: dent would call for new elections on Wikipedia rather than in Modern Vice President Richard Nixon and Vladmir Lenin Georgy Malenkov Leonid Brezhnev Konstantin Chernenko for a 100-member panel to write Language Association format. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev a new charter within three months. The final event of the symposium was organized by the USIA. In the past two weeks of pro- was a screening of the 1943 film Published books by the invited tests, eight people have been Mission to Moscow. The film’s main speakers are on display in the confer- killed and more than 700 have character is a narrative portrayal of ence center. been injured. the second U.S. ambassador to the The event was sponsored by the USSR, Joseph E. Davies. Its histori- College of Humanities and Social 1927-1953: 1953-1964: 1982-1984: 1985-1991: Brief by KYMBERLIE ESTRADA cal context was explained by CSUF Sciences Division of Politics, Ad- Joseph Stalin Nikita Khrushchev Yuri Andropov Mikhail Gorbachev communications professor Nancy ministration and Justice, as well as Snow, Ph.D. Pi Sigma Alpha, Epsilon Chapter. Jenni Rivera plane found in crash

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VISIT US AT DAILYTITAN.COM/NEWS PAGE 4 DECEMBER 10, 2012 THE DAILY TITAN OPINION MONDAY The fickle friendship of friending: When social media sites bicker It happens to the best of us; people no longer supports viewing pictures di- meet new friends who—though a self- rectly from one’s Twitter timeline. ish idea to say aloud—offer them more Though the rationale behind this than their old ones can ever hope to of- according to Reuters, is solid—that fer. They grow apart from old friends Facebook will soon start advertising and, before long, the pettiness which on Instagram and, thus, require people separated the two leads to more petti- to click through to the Instagram site ness that ensures that the wedge driven for them to make money—it’s fun to between them is immovable. imagine the sites being as fickle as some Social media has only exacerbated of the adolescents who frequent them. this concept and, wouldn’t you know The fact is that this schism works it, social media sites themselves are not in disservice to three sites. If it hasn’t immune to it. been made abundantly clear, I truly You may remember in April social believe the strength of social media #THIS media juggernaut Facebook acquired comes from making connections; con- RICARDO GONZALEZ Instagram. The “take pictures of food nections among individuals and, for using retro filters” app was becoming a that to work effectively, social media social media phenomenon at the time sites must work in tandem with one petition,’ those lines become muddled and was worth an estimated $1 billion, another. That might seem to be con- as one site removes support for another Courtesy of MCT according to a Reuters report. Natural- trary to what the sites themselves want and users are forced to choose sides in a A firehouse in Venice, Calif. is under investigation after an exercise video featuring a model wearing ly, the other big kid on the social media (i.e., to be the one and only social me- veritable social media divorce. “revealing” clothing and hula hooping suggestively was filmed inside the station for an exercisecompany. scene, Twitter, was also courting Ins- dia site you turn to), but there is some In a way it’s a metaphor for social tagram at the time and were narrowly credence to the idea. connections themselves, and almost edged out of the bidding. Remember Google+? Of course not, evinces what I’ve been trying to get Facebook and Twitter have always and chances are you haven’t visited the across all semester long. Social media been fair weather friends at best. The site in some time. This is because, aside sites allow us to keep in touch; as our Firehouse burned two sites don’t necessarily fill the same from the Google ‘hangout,’ the social interactions are exploded out to the Firefighters discover risqué filming can land them in hot water niches in social media and both feature media site doesn’t offer something that nth degree, so are our disputes. integration with one another, but they another site doesn’t already offer. The power to connect us has been LAUREN TORRES in the video can be seen wearing what appears to be are both competing for an abstract It’s back to that “what have you multiplied and therefore so has the Daily Titan fire department overalls and a yellow helmet. The commodity; people’s attention. done for me lately” mentality, but so is power to divide. helmet does not have an LA city insignia, but instead And in 2012, that commodity con- the nature of what we’re dealing with. Because if there is to be any wisdom The clichéd statement “a picture is worth a thou- what appears to be black tape with no visible LA city tinues to diminish. My point is that disputes among to impart on any readers of this col- sand words” is common amongst many who are never markings.” Of course, the feud could only es- the social media sites themselves are no umn, it’d be simply to keep those in- really sure what the intention of the artist was behind Second, capturing the footage for this video did not calate once one side owned Instagram good for users. While they remain in- tangible lines of communication open. the idea of the photo itself. stop the firefighters from house calls for a fire or any and by July, Twitter had blocked the dependent entities, they support each Even if today we find ourselves gravi- However, for one Venice, Calif. fire station, it was emergency. This video did not affect their work habits app’s feature that would allow users to other in a symbiotic relationship which tating away from old acquaintances we clear what was going on and there were no guesses or or routine in any way. find friends via the social network. In- helps the lines of communication and gain nothing, material or otherwise, assumptions to be made. The photo in this case was What stirred reaction is the fact that these firefight- stagram, in perhaps a display of tit for information sharing run freely amongst from shutting ourselves out. a video clearly intended to cause no harm or hurt a ers are looked up to as heroes and respectable men and tat, has confirmed this month that it them. The minute there becomes ‘com- Don’t take that to mean that you reputable reputation of the fire station itself, though women, so people expect certain social standards to be should only keep those close which it may have done so regardless. upheld by them and are very upset when they appear you can pry something out of, simply According to an article by the Associated Press, not to be. It might have been poor judgment on their LETTER TO THE EDITOR that you never know what level deep- the aforementioned fire station is under investigation behalf to allow a controversial video of this sort be seated connection you’ll find from a fa- after allowing an exercise company, Hoopnotica, to filmed inside their fire station, but it was done. The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must miliar source. Depriving oneself from a shoot a promotional video for a hula hoop class that As for Hoopnotica, spokeswoman Lauren Brand include the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors and other writers must include their affiliation to the connection, either former or future, is featured a scantily clad female dressed in firefighter says the company shoots similar videos in different university, if applicable. Letters must refer to an article published to deprive oneself of a world of poten- apparel, heels and a hula hoop. locations every week. She says the company regrets within the last week. Once a letter is submitted it becomes tial; hold onto people as best you can. The video makes no mention of firefighter in- the attention and that its employees were just having property of the Daily Titan. Publication of letters is based on the After all, if social media sites are volvement, and the model showcased in the video fun with local heroes. validity of content and may be edited for length, grammar and fighting, it might not be that long be- wasn’t wearing any insignia promoting that particular At the end of the day, the reality is the video was spelling. Letters may be sent to [email protected]. fore those connections are wrenched fire station. made and its purpose was clear. It was a simple video from us involuntarily. The main question for those behind the investi- not intended to be published for harm and to be a gation is whether the firefighters maintained profes- debacle for the station or the company itself. sionalism by allowing this video to be filmed at their The fire station maintained its professionalism in station. It may seem slightly controversial, but it’s the sense that the video did not get in the way of its obvious they really meant no harm, and that the bur- daily function and routine, which is one of the most geoning backlash is an overreaction. important factors in deciphering an investigation re- Why should the station be under investigation garding a profession in which helps save lives. if none of the firefighters were in the video? They Although there was no real harm, maybe this is weren’t representing the Venice fire station in a nega- a good learning experience for the station to make tive way. The young lady didn’t wear anything associ- better judgments and not be as naive. It might not ated with the Venice fire station (and nearly nothing be the best idea to allow others to film in their fire at all, apparently). station when they could possibly have a controversy According to NBCLosAngeles.com, “The woman on their hands. ‘Psychiatric bible’ is not quite fact The APA’s changes to its after the DSM is official. nations only further pathologizes a guidelines come at the This is not how a manual that is natural human emotion. Although expense of those affected constantly being referred to as the bereavement does have the possibility standard of psychiatric disorders of turning into something more se- GARRETT YIM should be treated. The DSM-5 is not vere, the DSM disregards individual Daily Titan meant to be a symbolic lab rat experi- situations and is trying to standardize ment, nor is it a place for little evi- what emotion is. The fifth edition of the Diagnos- dence to be put forth as “fact.” Surely One element of the DSM-5 that tic and Statistical Manual of Mental more proof can be put into such a might be considered a “win,” espe- Disorders (DSM-5) has come under system before it is implemented, and cially among proponents of LGBT much scrutiny from respected publi- such a casual outlook should not be rights, is changing “gender identity cations, the psychiatric community, tolerated. disorder” into “gender dysphoria,” and even associates of former versions The implications of the DSM-5 however, political correctness isn’t a of the DSM. seem to further undermine those who cause for celebration. The DSM, published by the deserve treatment for real conflicting Gender has no place within the American Psychological Association disorders while simultaneously over- DSM as it is entirely culturally bound. (APA), is responsible for setting the stating other reactions as much too Historical non-Western beliefs such standard for classifying mental disor- subversive. Much of the attention as two-spirits, hijras and various other ders. Nicknamed the “psychiatric bi- drawn to the DSM-5 has revolved dual gender standpoints are pushed ble,” it is all but fitting, for the DSM around Asperger syndrome, depres- aside since their downfall via coercion has both consciously and consistently sion, and gender disorder. of Western mentality. When “homo- employed an overly literal sense of in- In the DSM-5’s most controver- sexuality” was deemed to be inappro- terpretation that is often accepted far sial decision, Asperger’s has been priate by the DSM many years ago, it too often as fact. removed and placed within Autism was removed, not given a new name. Not only has the DSM been uti- Spectrum Disorder instead. Although Gender “disorders” come with a sig- lized for such misguidance, it has some with Asperger’s are accepting of nificant amount of mental stress, but been proved to be culturally biased as the change—the categorization may part of that blame can rest on soci- well, labeling anything outside of Eu- add a larger degree of significance ety, which continues to disregard the ro-American concepts to be “cultural- towards their struggle—the DSM-5 needs of such people. ly bound,” backhandedly stating that seems to only further stigmatize those Altogether, it is not to say that the the norm for diagnosis rests within who have it and disregards the unique DSM is completely flawed, and it has the hands of Western definitions. situations that those with Asperger’s surely had its significance within the While the DSM has no doubt are faced with. psychological community. A com- aided people, there are many places Although many symptoms of As- plete rejection of the DSM-5 is not within the DSM that are spotty at perger’s cross over into the Autism exactly logical either as insurance best, and some changes in DSM-5 Spectrum Disorder, it is important companies and clinicians everywhere are a prime examples. that we empathize with the various will still be relying on the text so they Dr. Darrel Regier, M.D., was degrees in which they differ as well. If can decide upon treatments for indi- quoted as saying that the DSM-5 is the DSM is to be a place of reference, viduals. What can be said about the “a set of scientific hypotheses that then broadening the spectrum should DSM-5 is that it appears that more are intended to be tested and dis- be a priority, not closing it. research can go into it. proved if the evidence isn’t found to Another controversial element of Ultimately, it is also up to in- support them.” the DSM-5 includes turning normal dividuals and close ones to help He also continued to say that it grief into a Major Depressive Disor- in any sort of mental assessments. has also not been tested as well as der. Although the difference can be The DSM-5 should simply act as a they would like, and that the plan is interpreted by a psychiatrist or by the supplement, not the defining text for immediate testing to be enforced patients themselves, the wordy expla- of our mental health.

Photos courtesy of MCT Overlooked albums that will matter in 2013 Five albums that are off the radar choly fan service of Final Fantasy-sampled Their interpretation of the feelings of 2.) Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, fitting title that encompasses much of the that deserve more mainstream closer “I Love You,” Lil B manages to isolation and connection over the digi- sound on Kindan no Tasuketsu’s debut al- U.S. attention include various showcase all facets of his personality, dem- tal divide demonstrates both technology’s Pamyu Pamyu Revolution bum. rap, K-Pop and J-Pop bands onstrating such a highly critical and intel- plunders and accomplishments as related The seven-member group who only go ligent sense of self-awareness that any sort to the youth of today. Their simultaneous- Despite PSY’s “Gangnam Style” making by nicknames such as Roller Girl and Ka- GARRETT YIM of analysis that has previously denounced ly punk-rock sense of rebellion has made K-Pop an international sensation, it did little zunari Magnoila, came into the limelight Daily Titan his sense of humor may falter. Tanoshiine an album that is right for the to challenge Western people’s perception of of the Japanese indie scene this past year In God’s Father, Lil B shows that he is moment now and for many more to come. how different foreign music can be. Japan’s with their single “Toumeikan,” a heart- With 2012 coming to a strong end, many at the top of the game in his own world. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released Pamyu Pamyu rending six-minute anthem which is also music publications have begun the process Delusional as that may sound, Lil B is 3.) Slime Girls, Vacation Wasteland Revolution this year and released her own the centerpiece of their stunningly diverse of naming the best albums of the year. still empathetic and conscious, displaying YouTube hit with “PONPONPON.” debut album. Caught up in the present moment, it’s a sense of sensitivity that other rappers are Slime Girls was one of many emerging Produced by Yasutaka Nakata, whose “fu- Despite little recognition in the Unit- easy to lose sight of what is good just for still conflicted to show. chiptune artists this year. Chiptune, a mu- turistic idol” sound has been seen in some of ed States, their sound is highly western- now and what will actually last. Many continue to try and emulate Lil B’s sic genre dedicated to making sounds that Japan’s most successful groups. ized, combining elements of early J-Pop What may not be currently placed in style, yet fail to retain his honesty. God’s Fa- replicate the music of outdated video game Groups included techno unit Perfume, and piecing it together with psychedelic high regard will surely grow in strength ther is the perfect example of that and how consoles, aims to recreate a certain feeling who went back to his roots with Pamyu to experimentalism that can be likened to over time and will make an even greater rap will continue to change in 2013. of warmth and nostalgia, which Slime Girls create a nostalgic and playful album. groups such as Animal Collective. change in 2013. demonstrated perfectly with his debut. It suited Pamyu’s eccentric roots in Ha- Throw in the guitar-pop sensibilities Although overlooked, underrated and 4.) Shinsei Kamattechan, Tanoshiine Vacation Wasteland received positive rajuku fashion and Nakata’s early dwellings of groups like The Cure and The Smiths perhaps even unknown, this is a count- recognition, being likened to the music of in Shibuya-kei, a sub-genre of Japanese Pop and set that into a modern electronic ap- down of five exceptional albums this year. A play on the words tanoshii (fun) and chiptune heroes Anamanaguchi and turn- (J-Pop), which emphasizes elements of bossa proach that can easily fit within Los Ange- shine (die), Shinsei Kamattechan of Chi- ing chip-music into a hyperactive pop- nova, jazz and electronic music. les’ Low End Theory scene and you have 5.) Lil B, God’s Father ba, Japan released an expectedly absurdist punk journey. With cyberpunk themes Lacking of substance it may be, Revolution something relatively close to Hajime Ni Ai fifth album, continuing to only improve and anime culture references tuned to a holds onto a refreshing and positive aestheti- Ga Atta. Bay Area rapper Lil B has had what may on their anthemic noise-pop. surf rock vibe, it came out to be one of the cism that can only be aligned with the power Although the band itself is stuck be- be his most prolific year in music, chal- In celebration of Tanoshiine, the band most feel-good albums of the year. of J-Pop. With MTV launching a new site tween retaining pop sensibility and a lenging all norms of the rap game. His recently put on a symbolic performance 2012 was difficult for the chiptune called MTV81 to promote J-Pop to Western cryptic sense of imagery, Hajime Ni Ai Ga unconventional approach has led him to that was entirely surrounded by live video scene. Its premier music gathering, New audiences and Pamyu preparing to embark Atta feels cohesive and emotionally ful- such decisions as releasing an 855 song feed from Nico Nico Douga (a Japanese York’s Blip Fest, finally closed its doors, on a world tour, Revolution will truly take its filling despite sounding like a demented mixtape and adopting the world’s first fe- video site equivalent to YouTube where but in January 2013, Los Angeles wel- form and make 2013 the year of J-Pop. mixtape. line rapper. users can post reactions in real time), pay- comes Frequency, the newest chiptune Kindan demonstrates much of the However, his mixtape, God’s Father, ing homage to their early days when they festival, which will further open the doors 1.) Kindan no Tasuketsu, bravery and honesty that is missing in may be his most consistent and serious gained notoriety by posting videos on for chiptune-based music. Hajime Ni Ai Ga Atta music today and their challenging, yet si- release this year. Douga. Slime Girls will be one of several artists multaneously catchy debut is indicative of From the metaphysical narration of This approach came with a sense of rel- at Frequency, ringing in the new year with Hajime Ni Ai Ga Atta literally translates a group of artists who want to do every- “The BasedGods Layer” to the melan- evance to the band. a new approach to old sounds. to “There Was Love in the Beginning,” a thing their way. BUS: Holiday trips made easier

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 president of marketing and public Villa added that the experience relations for Coach USA/MegaBus. was great the first time he travelled “I would definitely recommend com, Coach USA is now the largest on the bus. the Greyhound Express service to bus company in the United States. He liked that it provided energy other people,” said Go. “Although, The bus company is larger than outlets, double decker buses, cheap I would encourage them to inquire Greyhound and are owned by the fares and cleanliness. Another plus about the Megabus schedule and Stagecoach Company in Scotland. was that he did not need to print prices as well; that may serve them MegaBus.com is the first, low- out his ticket to show proof of better if they chose to purchase a cost, express bus service to offer check in; to Villa, this showed their ticket under the three weeks you city-to-city travel for as low as $1 environmentally friendly ways. are allotted for the Greyhound, in via the Internet. “The buses are pretty spacious and order to be eligible for the $1 fare.” “Since launching in April 2006, empty. Not many people knew about According to Richmond it is al- MegaBus.com has served more than the Megabus,” Villa said. “When it ways a good idea to purchase tickets 22 million customers throughout moved to the East Coast there were as far in advance as possible to en- more than 120 cities across North more people who took it on a daily sure the best rates and availability. America,” said Alvich. basis to work, only because the East Elizabeth Leonardo, a San Fran- Alvich added that the bus com- Coast community revolves around cisco resident, also recommends pany is now operating state of the public transportation.” Greyhound’s $1 Express service but art vehicles, double decker buses But even with MegaBus.com, agrees with Go in planning ahead that hold 81 seats. All have free booking your trips in advance is when booking a $1 fare with Grey- Wi-Fi and power outlets, and some highly encouraged. hound Express. seats on the lower deck face each According to Alvich, people can “Yes! Purchase early in advance,” other with a table between them. travel on Megabus Express buses said Leonardo. “Look into it three “All have clean bathrooms, the with fares as low as $1 if trips are Courtesy of Greyhound Bus weeks to a month in advance.” seats recline, air conditioned and booked in advance or travel on Greyhound is one of the companies that is offereing $1 fares. 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With new dollar fares from com- low if you’re traveling for hours,” “I didn’t believe it, so I checked it tried Megabus before in California “If the $1 fare was sold out, what Also, not traveling on holidays panies like Greyhound and Mega- said Alona. out and it was true,” Leonardo said. and considered it a great experience. would happen is automatically the unless you book very far in ad- Bus, travelers can not only revisit In today’s struggling economy, “On the day I found out, I booked “I never knew there was a $1 deal fare goes up to the next level, it vance helps too. the mode of transportation their this may seem like a good option, for the holidays and my birthday. for Greyhound,” said Villa. “I heard might be $4,” Alvich said. “If the “But you always have an oppor- grandparents used, but they can one that comes with the fringe We’ll see how the experience is like.” about the Megabus deal through a $4 sale gets sold out, then it goes up tunity for those very low fares but if also travel for only $1 to cities like benefit of getting to know the na- According to Mike Alvich, vice friend in college during my first year.” to the next level, it might be $7.” you don’t have the chance to book in San Francisco or Sacramento. tion from the road.

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ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida grapples with his coach at “UFC on FOX 4” in August at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Machida defeated Ryan Bader by way of knockout. MMA: more than a spectator sport Mixed martial arts training ing, when in reality it is a demanding Because a great amount of MMA oc- Jiu-jitsu has different maneuvers and But not everything is physical con- offers a more intense full sport with great benefits. curs on the ground, jiu-jitsu will come techniques that require flexibility. Try- ditioning while practicing jiu-jitsu. As body workout than the gym These are the reasons why so many handy during class. Jiu-jitsu consists of ing to get people in chokes, triangles, every well-trained athlete knows, one people are switching from their regular rigorous training sessions and, due to or arm bars will force your body to be must also need mental preparation. VIVIANA SARRADE workout to MMA training. the physical nature of grappling, it will in an unusual position that will start Jiu-jitsu is a demanding sport with For the Daily Titan Unlike weight lifting, where one include cardiovascular training, stretch- developing flexibility technical precision and power move- only strengthens one muscle, MMA ing and resistance workout. “I could only reach to my knees ments that will push the body to its If you are tired of repeating the same will produce a full body workout and “Only the best fighters can go while standing, but after practicing limits. It is not a workout; it is a per- legs and arms set every week, you might build endurance at the same time. through the insane jiu-jitsu practice jiu-jitsu for a while I find myself doing sonal challenge. need something more intense, and of Since it is a full contact sport, one sessions. At CheckMat La Habra we these crazy moves and positions,” said “Being mentally prepared is key to course a towel to wipe off the sweat. will have to roll on a mat multiple don’t leave til sweat is dripping down Tyler Waite, a blue belt at CheckMat performing well during a match. I like Nowadays, gyms offer a variety of times for several minutes each time. the walls,” said Chris Franco, manager in La Habra. to visualize what my body can do as far workout classes from Zumba to spin- After several sessions, one will feel how for Vitor Belfort. Besides practicing jiu-jitsu to achieve as technique before putting it to the ning, but with mixed martial arts your body can resist longer periods of Jiu-jitsu will make one use their en- physical fitness, it will also help one test,” said Raphael Chavez, who placed (MMA) training these seem rather time without getting tired. tire body in different positions, and learn self-defense. first in the No-Gi Worlds in 2011 and dull. Before one goes and signs up for Instead of regular weights, one will more than one muscle at the time. In life, as on the mat, one will face 2012. MMA, the expectations must be put in carry heavy objects and even other When training jiu-jitsu, the entire bigger opponents in size, but jiu-jitsu So now that all the benefits of the perspective. students across the class to build your body is put to use. And to top it off, relies heavily on leverage, so one does world of Mixed Martial Arts have been MMA is a full contact sport that strength. This will prepare one to lift your body is developing both endur- not have to be extremely strong to take laid out and summarized, MMA should combines Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, wres- people up and throw them down dur- ance and muscle strength because you someone down. It is an effective way to be considered among one of the top tling and other disciplines. It has been ing a fight. are using your muscles for a prolonged neutralize opponents by using various and grueling full body workouts one widely promoted as merely street fight- MMA is not your typical exercise. period of time. throws and locks. can immerse themselves in.

WHEAT: The under- Organic foods more available than ever The rising popularity of healthier options has made rated dangers way for a “natural” choice The truth is, though, many are the time. not allergic to wheat in this world. Lastly, wheat is addictive. It’s bro- IRMA WONG They don’t have intolerance or celiac ken down into a collection of gluten- Daily Titan disease, however, there is still a good derived polypeptides that are released reason for wheat to be avoided, as it into the bloodstream and eventually It has been nearly a decade since possess harmful and addictive prop- enter the brain, binding to the brain’s the federal government imple- erties that can hurt anybody. opiate receptors. When a wheat prod- mented the National Organic Pro- William Davis, a preventive car- uct is eaten, one obtains a mild eu- gram to begin certifying food as diologist and author of Wheat Bel- phoria. However, its been tested that “organic.” Since then, Americans ly, has noted the dangers of wheat the pleasurable feelings are blocked have taken to the idea with consid- and how the current strain we use when given naloxone, an opiate erable interest. is not the same as it was 50 years blocker commonly given to heroin Organic foods were once only ago; many wheat strains undergo addicts. found in health food stores, but processes such as sterilization by On my own personal journey in are now available in your local gro- gamma radiation or utilize sodium decreasing the amount of wheat I cery stores. In fact, these products azide, a highly toxic chemical to consume, I’ve seen many of these have become so popular that stores humans. situations take place. I snack less such as Sprouts and Whole Foods Aside from production practices, and I crave less, and because my Market are dedicated to selling or- wheat is noted for being a cause of blood sugar isn’t constantly chang- ganic products and have grown in weight gain, as it contains amylo- ing I’m not as tired as I used to be. popularity, appearing in cities all Courtesy of MCT pectin A, which is converted to Upon removing wheat from my over the country. Brussels sprouts are just one of the many plants that can be grown organically. Though they take a fair blood sugar and can increase blood diet, I longed for bread, sandwiches As organic foods have become amount of space and up to 100 days to grow, they are low in sodium, fat and a good source of vitamin c. sugar levels higher than that of a and pizza, but now I hardly think of more popular over the years, so has candy bar. eating such things. the debate about their advantages and ic fertilizers to make them bulkier. grown in safe soil, not having syn- ally more costly. According to a The cycle of eating wheat is one To avoid wheat may be hard for disadvantages. Candace Sobrino, a worker at thetic pesticides or genetic modifi- USA Today article, data from the of highs and lows, where blood some at first, but the results seem Most of the time, the public per- Sprouts Farmers Market, said from cations, and can only be maintained USDA concluded, “it generally sugars decrease causing hunger and to be truly beneficial and studies ception is that organic foods are the what she knows that the main ben- with natural fertilizers and compost. cost at least 25 percent more in another wheat product is grabbed continue to show that it may not healthier choice. Livestrong says that efits of organic food is the way that In addition, organic livestock must Boston and San Francisco whole- to snack on again, subsequently be as healthy for us as we once proponents claim that organic foods they are grown. have access to the outdoors and be sale markets and sometimes was causing blood sugar to go back up. thought. Wheat-free does not are more nutritious than non-organic After doing research, the key fea- given organic feed. They can not double the price.” If wheat is removed, the appetite mean food-free, and anyone can foods. ture of organic products truly is the be given antibiotics or growth hor- Proponents say that if one were stimulant in our bodies is gone, live more happy and healthy with- Livestrong reports that “research mones. to stop eating out and commit to and we’re no longer as hungry all out wheat products. conducted by Charles Benbrook, Not only is produce and meat able buying organic products, the price chief scientist at the Organic Center “If I had the to be labeled organic, but even cere- would not seem significantly expen- in Oregon, found that organic food als, sauces and snack foods can be sive. In addition, they find that pay- tends to have higher levels of antioxi- choice I would considered organic. ing a higher price to protect the envi- dants, vitamin C and trace minerals.” “Going organic” helps the environment seems worth it. However, apart from this discovery, definitely make ronment because it removes chemi- In a WebMD article, American there is little evidence that exists to cals, saves the soil from harmful farm- Dietetic Association spokeswoman support the claim that eating organic the choice of eating methods, and reduces pollution. Keecha Harris, Ph.D, states, “There is healthier. Therefore, those that do care about is no evidence that organic foods are Organic food is not significantly ing organic...” the well being of the environment superior over traditional foods” and more nutritional and the United may be inclined to pay extra on their that “food does not have to be or- States Department of Agriculture JOANNE CALCULITAN groceries for organic products. ganic to be safe and environmentally (USDA) confirms by not stating that Kinesiology major “If I had the choice I would defi- friendly.” it is. nitely make the choice of eating or- As of now, little evidence exists Organic foods reportedly spoil way they are grown and processed. ganic food but being on a college that organic foods are healthier. Re- faster because they do not include The USDA has put in place specific budget I have to go with the cheap- search only shows that the products chemical preservatives. Produce and requirements that must be met and est,” said Joanne Calculitan, a senior may have more of an impact on the poultry are also smaller in size com- maintained in order for products to kinesiology major. environment than health and that pared to non-organic products be- be labeled as “organic.” The price of the average envi- more than anything it is a personal cause the farmers can not use synthet- Those requirements include being ronmentally friendly food is usu- choice to believe in its benefits.

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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Career opportunities abound. It could be confusing for the next two days. Wait, and adapt as needed to avoid conflict. A lucky break is available. PAGE 8 DECEMBER 10, 2012 THE DAILY TITAN SPORTS MONDAY Roadrunners breeze past the Titans CSUF goes on an offensive After the game, senior guards slump in final ten minutes DJ Seeley and Kwame Vaughn of game, falls to Bakersfield were very blunt about the defeat. “It just that complacency sets in PHILLIP LECONG and this our fourth game like this For the Daily Titan towards the stretch second half the momentum changed and we just After watching a sizeable second can’t pull it off for some strange half lead dwindle and eventually reason. We just have to figure it disappear in the final minutes of out,” said Vaughn. “The blessing the game, the Cal State Fullerton is that it’s still early and we have to men’s basketball team was unable get back to the lab and make a few to recover on Thursday night, changes stick with it the biggest costing the Titans a third straight thing is our defense they scored defeat, 72-70. 29 in the first half and 43 in the Fullerton held a ten-point lead second half. It is our defense and in the second half, but suffered we got outrebounded; they had 19 from a lengthy dry spell when the offensive rebounds, we just have team made only one field goal. to learn to put the petal to the An Alex Harris three-pointer with medal.” 10:59 remaining on the clock “We need to rebound and de- pushed the Titan lead back to six, fend down the stretch and we are but CSUF would hit only one shot not doing those things to get the over the next ten minutes. win and we got to get more aggres- This loss is the fourth straight siveness and toughness we were up for the Titans this year when hold- 43-29 and we came out a little ing a double digit lead at halftime laxed and we played not to lose or later. CSUF held a 43-29 ad- and we took the foot off the gas vantage at the intermission. pedal,” said Seeley. Both teams came out very slug- Head Coach Andy Newman gish to start the game, shooting had different things to say about cold from the field. CSUF was this game shooting 41.4 percent, better than “That before they can be a high Bakersfield’s 33.3 percent. The they must be a low and that the Titans went on a 12-3 run over a guys will remember this game and ONLINE VIDEO EXCLUSIVE three minute span to turn a one this season. There is no quit on -point deficit into an eight-point this team and that they are learn- lead. The Titans shot 90 percent ing life lessons right now. We in the last four minutes to extend playing seven guys right now and their lead to 14. hopefully we can get those guys The third quarter opened with back,” said Newman. the team building the lead to 15. CSUF will play three of its next But the Titans managed to shoot four games at Titan Gym, begin- just 34.6 percent in the second ning with a match against Idaho half, and the Roadrunners went on State on Friday Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. runs of 7-0 and 11-3. A steal by The team had won 16 of their last CSUB led to another basket which 18 home games dating back to the ALEX CALISH / For the Daily Titan gave the Roadrunners the lead at start of the 2011-12 season prior TOP LEFT: Guard D.J. Seeley steps up at the free throw line. The 68-66. This was their first lead to the loss against CSUB. senior had 14 points and three rebounds against the Roadrunners. since early in the first half. Bakers- For more information, visit Ful- field took a late lead by convert- lertonTitans.com. TOP RIGHT: Senior guard Kwame Vaughn looks off in disbelief as the Titans lose 72-70 to CSUB. He scored 22 points for the Titans. ing a Fullerton turnover into a go- CSUF vs. CSUB men’s basketball recap - The Titans lose yet another ahead layup by Adam Young. game after holding a double-digit lead going into the locker room at the half.

ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan Sophomore guard and forward Kathleen Iwuoha drives to the basket in a game against Sacramento State. Against Gonzaga, Iwuoha scored seven points and pulled in six rebounds in the losing effort. Women’s basketball taken to the pound by Bulldogs ANGEL MENDOZA New Mexico spread the wealth left to play. Fullerton couldn’t Daily Titan scoring wise, having three players muster up a comeback as they with seven or more points. Junior only managed to drain two field After a five-game losing streak, the guard Sara Halasz led the team with goals the rest of the game. Their Cal State Fullerton women’s basket- nine points, while freshman guard 15 points scored in the second half ball team (2-6) looked to get their Bryce Owens put up eight points and was Fullerton’s lowest scoring half season back on track against Gonzaga had six steals for the game. of the season. The Titans have not University (8-2). Unfortunately for CSUF’s 43 points scored against won away from their home court, the Titans, the Bulldogs took control the Lobos was the lowest offensive Titan Gym, in 13 straight games from the opening tip and rolled to an output for the Titans since scor- dating back to last season. 83-44 romp. ing 39 points against UC Santa Sophomore forward Sunny Grei- The Titans have been reeling Barbara in February. The Lobos nacher put in 16 points on 8-of-12 as of late, their last win com- are also unblemished against Ful- shooting to lead the Bulldogs on at ing against the University of San lerton, as they have a 4-0 all-time McCarthey Athletic Center. Junior Francisco on Nov. 17. Although record edge. guard Haiden Palmer poured in ten the team is struggling, all previous Against Gonzaga, the Titans were points and senior guard Taelor Karr losses had come by way of single down 6-0 early in the first half. had 11 for the Bulldogs. Redshirt digits. It was no exception in their The Bulldogs came out putting freshman center Shelby Cheslek also recent 52-43 loss against the Uni- down three of their four field goals. played well, scoring eight points, versity of New Mexico. CSUF responded with a 10-2 run grabbing seven rebounds and putting The CSUF offense was held immediately after, but their lead away four blocks. in check all game, shooting only wouldn’t last long. Although the Ti- For the Titans effort, sopho- 27 percent for the game. CSUF tans would keep the score close in more guard Chante Miles scored sophomore guard Chante Miles the first half, Gonzaga never trailed 18 points on 8-of-17 shooting as led all scorers in the game with 12 the rest of the game and went into the only double-digit scorer for points and was the only player on halftime with a 40-29 lead. the Titans. No other CSUF player either team to score in double fig- The Bulldogs continued their was able to record more than seven ures. Sophomore forward Kathleen strong play to start the second half. points all game. Iwuoha also played well, putting in Gonzaga drained six of their first For more information on this six points and leading all players seven field goals, going on a 15-4 game and the women’s basketball with nine rebounds. run and going up 55-33 with 16:24 team, visit FullertonTitans.com.