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dailysundial.com Thursday, September 4, 2008 Since 1957 Siblings killed in crash remembered Family and friends reflect on the lives of Lindsay and Alan Poggio
Adolfo Flores Lindsay turned on her hazard lights Staff Reporter and stopped her 2000 Dodge Neon directly behind him when a 1999 Ford he first time CSUN animation F-350 struck the back of her Dodge students Lindsay Poggio and causing her to crash into her brother Miguel Wilson went to Wizard launching him onto the freeway, said World,T the comic book and pop culture Cynthia Poggio, Alan’s widow and convention, two guys in one of the Jap- mother of his three-year-old son. Both anese animation booths were surprised siblings died minutes after the impact. at how much Lindsay knew about the Wilson met Lindsay in their 3-D subject, asking questions they didn’t class, in the fall of 2006, where he have the answers to. forgot his syllabus. She shared hers “She had the best of both worlds with him and from then on, both of she was really beautiful and knew all them became good friends. New to the about comic books and anime car- area, they spent a lot of their free time toons,” Wilson said. together. Lindsay, 22, and her brother Alan “My favorite memories of her (was) Poggio, 23, were driving back to the time we had in between all of the Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield, on chaos, hanging out in the apartment August 4. She had just left a depos- watching movies or drawing together,” it for the Northridge apartment she Wilson said. “Lindsay was amazing, planned on moving into this fall. Alan really easy going, but at the same time had bought his 2002 Kawasaki that she had a lot of energy and was really same day when, for reasons yet to be outgoing.” determined, it stopped on the I-5 north, causing him to get off his motorcycle. courtesy of angie brandon See lindsay, page 3 Alan and Lindsay Poggio were both killed August 4 in an automobile accident. BREAKING OUT Poli sci professors, students talk third-party alternatives Andrew Fingerett “Because our system is relying on Staff Reporter the electoral college, the likelihood ✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩✩ that an independent candidate would n increasing number of vot- pose a challenge or become viable MEET THE ers now agree that the United is almost impossible,” said Kassem States political system should Nabulsi, a professor of political sci- CANDIDATES beA conductive of a major third party, ence at CSUN. most are unwilling to commit to a That sense of third-party futility CHARLES O. “CHUCK” third-party candidate when it comes is even more enhanced this election BALDWIN time to cast a ballot – especially young season. Constitution, U.S. Taxpayers voters. “The stakes are too high, the candi- The Pew Research Center reports dates are so prominent,” said Nabulsi. ROBERT L. “BOB” BARR that 56 percent of Americans agreed “They will overshadow, for sure, all Libertarian that our political system should contain other candidates.” a major third party, while 39 percent One of the more prominent third- CYNTHIA ANN MCKINNEY disagreed. The figure is up from four party candidates, Ralph Nader, who is Green Party, Peace and Free- years ago, when 49 percent agreed and running as an independent, has been 45 percent disagreed. Young voters running for so long that many previous dom ages 18 through 29 represent a stronger supporters are now abandoning him, level of support for a major third party said Nabulsi. RALPH NADER at 65 percent, a figure that declines to Jason Lay, a senior political science Independent, Natural Law 37 percent for voters over 65. major, expressed his own antipathy Party
mildred martin / photo editor Yet third-party candidacies never towards Nader’s plethora of candida- A CSUN student shows off some moves during seem to garner nearly that much sup- Source: Votesmart.org Matador Nights promotional event Wednesday. port. See third-party, page 6
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[email protected] state nation At a Glance At a Glance Gov. begs to Man accused call legislators of killing six SACRAMENTO (AP) - ALGER, Wash. (AP) - A Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg- shooting rampage in which ger is calling on Californians six people were killed in to do their part to pass the a series of confrontations state budget. from a tiny town to the Schwarzenegger on state’s busiest highway Wednesday urged residents ended with the surrender to contact their lawmakers of a troubled man who was and demand that they step recently released from jail, out of their ideological cor- authorities said. ners to end the record-long The man’s mother stalemate. described him as “desper- ately mentally ill,” said he had been living in the woods Some UCSD and added that a Skagit loans deceitful County sheriff’s deputy he’s Harry E. Walker / MCT accused of killing had tried to help the family for years. SAN DIEGO (AP) - An Pennsylvania delegates supporting Republican presidential nominee John McCain, wave yellow towels at audit by the University of GOP convention. California, San Diego, has Detroit mayor found that at least 13 percent of emergency loans granted hearing begins to campus employees were McCain claims nomination based in part on fraudulent DETROIT (AP) - Gov. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - While she readied the mate’s 17-year-old daughter, and political family. His wife documents. Jennifer Granholm opened Sen. John McCain arrived in speech of her career, McCain’s unmarried and pregnant. Cindy was first in line, then The review of the UCSD a hearing Wednesday to the Republican National Con- top strategist, Steve Schmidt, Thrust into the national their children, then Palin. Employee Emergency Loan determine whether Mayor vention city to collect the prize complained about a “faux spotlight less than a week McCain hugged his run- Fund found $15,000 in ques- Kwame Kilpatrick commit- of a political lifetime Wednes- media scandal,” generated, he ago, the 44-year-old Alaska ning mate and greeted her tionable loans to employees ted misconduct and should day, while his campaign said said, by “the old boys’ net- governor made a brief visit husband Todd, known as the who applied to borrow up be removed from office in critics were out to destroy work that has come to domi- to the Xcel Center to prep for “First Dude” of Alaska. Then, to $1,000 each through the a scandal over steamy text Sarah Palin, the first female nate the news establishment.” her prime time address to del- cameras recording each ges- assistance program. messages and a multimil- running mate in party history. Unconcerned, former Mas- egates — already on her side ture, the Arizona senator lin- lion-dollar legal settlement. The presidential nomi- sachusetts Gov. Jane Swift — and a prime time TV audi- gered when he reached the Granholm gave brief nation his after a decade of said, “Just like me, we can ence counted in the millions. couple that has been the focus Family of man opening remarks after struggle, the 72-year-old assume Gov. Palin loves her McCain bounded down the of so much convention-week Kilpatrick’s lawyers failed McCain swung the spotlight children, and we can just leave steps of his chartered cam- attention, 17-year-old Bristol killed sues cops the day before to persuade Palin’s way on the conven- it at that.” It was a reference to paign jet at midday into the Palin and the father of her courts to stop the hearing, SAN FRANCISCO (AP) tion’s third night. the vice presidential running arms of his extended personal child, Levi Johnston, 18. which drew members of the The family of an unarmed public as early as sunrise to man fatally shot by a rook- a state office building. ie Oakland police officer is suing the police depart- Gustav fades, ment, arguing the officer was improperly trained. world The mother of Mack Woodfox III filed suit Tues- residents return day in U.S. District Court in At a Glance San Francisco seeking $10 NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Nagin initially said residents million. As a stream of traffic queued should wait until early Thurs- Pakistan: U.S. Authorities say Officer up on the highways leading day to come back. But those Hector Jimenez shot the 27- back to New Orleans, Mayor who live here, knowing this troops guilty Ray Nagin decided Wednes- storm was no Katrina, were year-old drunken-driving sus- DERA ISMAIL KHAN, pect three times in the back. day to let residents who fled begging to get back home and Hurricane Gustav back after sleep in their own beds. Pakistan (AP) - Helicopters James Edward Bates / MCT ferried U.S.-led troops to a all — with a stern warning the “In my humble opinion, I Boats washed on a dock by Hurricane Gustav sit Calif. town set border village in a raid that city was still vulnerable. think we’re forcing the issue, damaged. heat record Most neighborhoods did but we’re just going to deal left at least 15 people dead not have power, hospitals were with it,” Nagin told WWL- right now.” evacuation, because surround- on Wednesday, including REDDING, Calif. (AP) running on generators and most TV. “I am really uncomfort- Nagin said he felt he had no ing communities started to let civilians, officials said. Redding recorded its high- businesses remained shuttered. able with this repopulation choice but to lift the mandatory people back in Wednesday. It was unclear whether est average temperatures in any militant leader was killed August since the Nation- or captured in the operation, al Weather Service began which penetrated a notori- keeping records there in Bush declare $1B in aid for Georgia ous stronghold in the fron- 1986. tier zone considered a likely The weather service says WASHINGTON (AP) former Soviet republic in the nomic assistance will help the Thursday, planned to make hiding place for Osama bin temperatures averaged more - Pushing back against an wake of Russia’s invasion. people of Georgia recover from the massive aid package a Laden and al-Qaida No. 2 than 83 degrees morning increasingly aggressive Mos- “Georgia has a strong eco- the assault on their country, and major highlight of his discus- Ayman al-Zawahri. and night. Overnight low cow, President Bush said nomic foundation and leaders continue to build a prosperous sions with Georgian President A Pakistani army spokes- temperatures were more Wednesday the U.S. will send with an impressive record of and competitive economy.” Mikhail Saakashvili. Cheney man said the attack was the than six degrees hotter than an extra $1 billion to Geor- reform,” Bush said in a state- Vice President Dick is on a tour of three former first ever ground incursion normal. gia to help the pro-Western ment. “Our additional eco- Cheney, due in Georgia on Soviet republics. by foreign forces.
Crime Briefs Compiled by the CSUN Police Department 09/02: Display Unauthorized Placard 09/02: Hit & Run Location: Lot B3 Location: Lot G3 A CSUN police officer cited and released a 26-year-old CSUN student for displaying a An unknown suspect(s) struck the driver-side rear bumper of a CSUN student’s parked handicapped placard during a traffic stop. vehicle and fled the scene without leaving contact information. 09/02: Theft of Personal Property 09/03: Driving without a Driver License Location: Nordhoff Hall Location: Reseda/Nordhoff An unknown suspect(s) stole the bicycle tire and rim from a CSUN student’s secured bicycle A CSUN police officer cited and released 23-year-old Jorge Hernan Negron Castro for driving on the bike rack. without a driver license during a traffic stop. Castro is not a CSUN student. Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, September 4, 2008 • 3
[email protected] lindsay Ponce said. “Lindsay didn’t she protected him more than he Continued from page 1 deserve what happened to her, protected her and she still pro- she deserved the best of life.” tected him until the end.” For Wilson she was an Art department assistant The siblings’ older sister, everyday part of his life. tThey professor Mary Ann Trujillo Angie Brandon, agreed. Even would go to school, work and admired Lindsay’s creative though Lindsay was the young- eat together. character design as well as her est of the three, she was always “All I know out here is Lind- storyboard skills. trying to watch out for both say. I was so used to having her “She had a lot of potential of them, she said. The sisters by my side, we shared three and we’re really going to miss called each other “pretty geeks” meals a day, we were insepara- her a great deal,” Trujillo said. because of their sense of fash- ble,” Wilson said. “Every little Lindsay and her brother ion and love of anime. thing is a memory of her, where Alan were always very close “She was always very fash- I live, the roads around the val- and spoke constantly over the ionable,” Angie said. “She ley, everywhere I go.” phone, said Cynthia Poggio. would come over and we would They both worked at Limer- “He could tell her anything watch the last season of Avatar ick Elementary in Canoga Park and she could tell him any- together.” for an after school program. thing,” said Cynthia, Alan’s She liked to wear her Rain- “Her main group was the wife since 2003. bow Brite shirt and loved her first graders, they loved her to While the couple had a fall- iPod, Brandon said. However, death,” Wilson said. “They were ing out in recent years, it never many of her possessions were always amazed by her abilities interfered with his role as a destroyed after a drunk driver when she would draw.” father. struck her car six months ago, Lindsay had a huge interest “Our arguments and dis- flipping the vehicle over and in Japanese animation. Wilson agreements never interfered causing it to catch on fire, she described her style as some- with our son,” Cynthia said. said. where between American car- “This year we started doing Lindsay was always into toons and Japanese animation. things more as a family and I’m drawing or sketching when she Elegant is how senior so happy that it happened.” was growing up which led to animation major Levi Ponce Alan loved mechanics and her interest in graphic art and described Lindsay’s art. was really goofy, which is what animation. “She was a super talented attracted Cynthia to him in their The last thing the three sib- person,” he said. freshman year in high school. lings did together was go to a Lindsay loved kids and Both brother and sister late night viewing of “The Dark wanted to use her animation shared a love for movies. Lind- Knight” on a whim at Alan’s skills to make them happy, just say in particular was anticipat- urging. as animation had made her ing the Blu-ray release of “The To Angie, Lindsay was wise happy over the years, Ponce Nightmare Before Christmas” beyond her years and valued said. this week. her sister’s advice. “She was the type of person “They would always watch “She was so different you who would laugh at your joke out for each other,” Cynthia no matter how bad it was,” said. “It’s funny because I think See lindsay, page 4
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[email protected] third-party “The independent candi- Lindsay Continued from page 1 dates are less likely to appeal Continued from page 3 to the emotional side of the cies. “In theory, I think I agree student,” said Nabulsi, who could talk to her about every- with a lot of what he says,” said explained that they are more thing,” she said. “I would talk to Lay. “But like a lot of other likely to appeal to students her about my marriage life and people I hold a grudge against based on concrete issues and she would understand and give him. I feel that he may have, I specific issues, such as health me advice. If you needed her, don’t want to say misappropri- care. The reason, he said, is a she would be there for you.” ated, but perhaps took votes that lack of media interest, funding The siblings’ parents are still would have gone elsewhere.” and the backing of a major coping with their loss and the But Nader is certainly not political organization. fact that they were such a tight the only third-party candidate Ross Perot, Nabulsi noted, knit family only makes it harder, grasping at the presidency, was able to gain political trac- Brandon said. It still feels like a and not every candidate has tion using his vast wealth, an dream to the whole family, even the same tired history of failed option that is unavailable for a month later, she said. attempts – yet they do, inevita- other third-party candidates Lindsay and Wilson had bly, fail. such as the Libertarian nomi- planned on graduating togeth- There are two things that nee, Bob Barr. Nabulsi said, er this semester, and he half- voters, especially young voters, “He’s not only not known but expected her to start the semes- seek in a candidate, said Nabul- he cannot generate the funds ter with him last week. si. “They want somebody to that he needs.” “The hardest thing right now appeal to their intellect, because In spite of the unpopularity is realizing she’s not here any- they are students, but they also of third-party candidates, the more, but I have to be strong want somebody to appeal to popular candidate among stu- and graduate for her,” Wilson their emotional side, because dents seems clear. said. they are young,” he said. “They “It is almost without a doubt They were best friends and- think they are immortal and that Barack Obama has tapped nothing more, said Wilson, but they look at the future and they into some of the motivations he said he now realizes what it want to see something to be and enthusiasm of students,” means when people say they’re inspired by.” said Nabulsi, who expressed heartbroken, because not only And there are plenty of excitement for both Obama and can he feel it emotionally, but issues for students to get emo- John McCain. physically as well. tional about. Lay said he was planning “Now that she’s gone I real- “I think obviously the econ- on voting for a major party can- ize that she was the one for me, omy is a big one,” said Nicolas didate despite his affinity for we never had to try, we never Stark, a senior political science certain third-party platforms, had a bad day, everything just major. “The war is definitely a but declined to identify which. fell into place,” Wilson said. huge one. Not just the Iraq war, Describing his reasons he said, “She’s they type of person you but you know, what’s going on “Nothing succeeds like success, want to look for and spend the in Afghanistan, and the possible but nothing fails like failure.” rest of your life with.” war with Russia or Iran.” 8K 88K 8
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Thomas is Black and therefore disap- Written for the screen and directed proves of the relationship. by the Academy Award-winning writ- With the help of a concerned neigh- er of “American Beauty,” Alan Ball, bor, played by Aaron Eckart, Jasira is “Towelhead” follows the life of Jasira, able to confront her many problems a 13-year-old Lebanese-American girl head-on and discovers self-empower- on the trail to discovering herself. After ment and womanhood in doing so. a misunderstanding with her moth- Although “Towelhead” is a well- er, Jasira, played by actress Summer done film, the excess of topics becomes Bishil, is sent to live with her strict, overwhelming at times. From child Lebanese father in Houston, Texas. abuse and molestation, war and army In this unfamiliar town, Jasira trav- reserves, to racism and interracial dat- els down the path of a young woman ing, the film seems to find a way to Courtesy of Warner Independent Pictures that tries to figure out where sexual- incorporate all the aspects of adoles- New actress Summer Bishil with familiar face Aaron Eckhart both star in “Towlhead,” set to ity comes into play. Flooded by sexual cent life that this young woman could hit theaters September 12. images in the media, from advertise- have faced in the society. ment to pornographic magazines, Jasira The screen is flooded with every obstacles she is facing. The situations while watching this movie. young woman getting to know her- ends up trying to identify herself with scenario that could possibly go wrong Jasira encountered were very realistic Overall “Towelhead,” based on self through her relationships, mis- the women in these images. With a within one person, all at once. Many and one can see how they all came the critically acclaimed novel by Ali- takes and interactions with the people vivid imagination and a yearning for scenes, however, portray well the about. There are points were you’ll cia Erian, is a film that plays out around her and the role media plays love and attention Jasira finds herself way a young girl would view the laugh, cry and, at times, be in shock as a very accurate portrayal of a in the way women view themselves. Salvation,vodka & donuts Andrew Fingerett Unfortunately for Poole, a love interest. The film also Staff Reporter who desires to live out his briefly stars George Lopez as remaining days in solitude a humble priest and Cheryl HH✩✩✩ with his vodka and donuts, Hines as an annoyingly con- the faded image of what looks descending real-estate agent. enry Poole is Here” like Jesus Christ appears in a The film begins rather might as well have botched stucco job on the side light-heartedly despite its dark flashed the words of his house. Poole’s Christian overtones, and the characters H“Jesus Saves” across the neighbor Esperanza, played are believable and intriguing. screen for 89 minutes instead by Adrianna Barraza, declares The initial feeling of depth to of dragging the audience the stain to be a miracle and each of the characters quickly through a vat of superficial spreads news of the appearance turns from intriguing to frus- muck to its disappointingly around the neighborhood. trating, as only bits and pieces banal conclusion. The suburbanites line up of their histories are ever actu- The film is a faith-based to view the stain, includ- ally revealed. The audience hope-fest of a comedy about a ing Poole’s other neighbor, gets the sense that Poole was a beautiful young woman once some kind of profes- disheveled man named Henry Courtesy of Overture Pictures Poole, played by Luke Wilson. named Dawn, played by sional, however, the audience Luke Wilson opposite Cheryl Hines both starring in ‘Henry Poole is Here” The protagonist is condemned Radha Mitchell, and her never finds out how far Poole to die by a mysterious disease. mute daughter Millie. As fell from grace and the audi- jointed series of exaggerated ness until he can accept the In the end the film seems Poole decides to move back to much as the atheistic Poole ence also never discovers what vignettes. The film also has stain’s authenticity. almost hypocritical once the his native Southern California, is frustrated by what he con- kind of disease he has. a heavy coating of religious “Henry Poole is here” is credits roll. At one point in to the sleepy Los Angeles sub- siders to be the believers’ Regardless of the sappy cli- fervor, and it’s very clear about something that begins as a the film, Poole declares that urb in which he was raised, in mindless naivety, his distaste chés and a cacophony of vio- its portrayal of Poole as one of quirky comedy and winds miracles simply don’t hap- an attempt to induce some sort for them quickly subsides, lins, pianos and garrulous pop God’s lost lambs, flailing help- up being a purely nauseating pen in real life. Luckily for of personal catharsis before especially as Dawn predict- music, “Henry Poole is Here” lessly in the depths of disbelief sob-fest, overflowing with its Poole, his world is discon- his early demise. ably becomes something of is not simply a garbled, dis- and condemned to hopeless- own tragic aspirations. nected from reality anyhow. overplayed, but the textured guitars its unconventional sound. and lead singer Richard Ashcroft’s tor- This record relies on the drums The Verve matures and marches ‘Forth’ tured, yet empowered vocals carry and bass for direction, with the guitar Richard Castañeda album, but also an indication that the Sweet Symphony” stood apart from “Love is Noise” along nonetheless. and Ashcroft’s vocals floating along Staff Reporter band has matured and marched forth the other songs on “Urban Hymns,” The Verve continues to build upon like kites in the sky. Remarkably, through the troubles of lawsuits, drug current single, “Love is Noise,” does their signature space rock sound. By the “Forth” maintains focus despite its he Verve addiction and band bickering. the same for “Forth.” time “Judas” begins playing, it’s almost loosely composed nature. Although r e t u r n s “Forth” isn’t so much a comeback With its melancholic chorus, “love impossible to believe that only four its composition is unique, compar- w i t h record as it is a statement to the world is noise, love is pain, love is these blues people are creating this much music. isons to Coldplay and Oasis are T“Forth” after an that The Verve is more than just the that I’m singing again,” it plays out The greatest component of this bound to surface. courtesy of On Your Own 11-year hiatus. It band who made “Bitter Sweet Sym- like the anthem for those disenfran- record isn’t so much its overall hyp- Look no further than “Valium Records is not only the title phony” a worldwide success in 1998. chised from love. The samples used notizing quality, but rather The Verve’s Skies” to prove this point. At times, HHHHH for their fourth Much in the same way that “Bitter throughout the album become slightly ability to paint a sonic landscape with it sounds like Oasis’ “Champagne Supernova,” yet its ambience is dis- tinct enough to characterize it as a M.D.C. name is unfamiliar then make an Apocalypse Now (1979) Verve song if it is ever randomly Editors’ Picks Millions of Dead Cops effort to buy this album and get to People remember Platoon and Full played on the radio. (1982-Rhythm Vicar) know this artist Metal Jacket, but always seem to Ultimately, the past 11 years have MUSIC Real punk for real punkers, heavy, forget predecessors produced more good than harm for aggressive and without remorse FILM The Verve. “Forth” plays out more MILES DAVIS The Big Lebowski (1998) like a greatest hits album than as the On the Corner AMON TOBIN Fight Club (1999) From the guys that brought you follow up to “Urban Hymns.” Perhaps, (1972-Columbia/Legacy) Permutation The cult classic that proves how “No Country for Old Men” and with time, when people remember The Kind of Blue meets Bitches Brew (1998-Ninja Tune) little you really know about yourself “Fargo” comes the lighter side of a Verve’s career, it will be “Forth” that meets In a Silent Way If you say you like music and this if you never really been a fight interestingly dark world will be crowned as their magnum opus rather than “Urban Hymns.” 6 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, September 4, 2008 day. The Steelers face the Dallas quarterbacking the Philadelphia Jeff Garcia and Owens. any team (except the Falcons) NFL Cowboys and Patriots in back- Eagles, but that alone doesn’t The Arizona Cardinals have has a chance at claiming the top women Continued from page 12 Continued from page 12 to-back weeks late in the season. better their chances of reaching a relaxed schedule. That is until spot in this division. and-coming Jacksonville Jag- If they pull off wins and carry the playoffs this year. A quarter- their bye week, when strong The Atlanta Falcons. Tim off.” uars for control of the division. the trend into the postseason, back alone can not carry a team opponents begin to appear. Tebow, anyone? While the upperclassmen The Tennessee Titans and they will be a force to be reck- to victory. The offensive line Quarterback Kurt Warner might Favorite: New Orleans are scoring the goals, it’s the Houston Texans probably won’t oned with. will have to step up its game. not have enough in the tank to Saints freshmen that have been set- make much of an impression in The Baltimore Ravens might The champion New York lead the team to anything better NFC North: ting them up. Freshmen Nancy 2008. Neither team has a defense be a surprise with the risky move Giants are underdogs. With than 8-8. The Minnesota Vikings will Aveysan and Brielle Slepicoff to boast of and, even with quar- of naming rookie Joe Flacco defensive end Osi Umenyiora The St. Louis Rams are look- take the division. Running back lead the Big West Conference terbacks like Vince Young and their starting quarterback. The out for the season and Michael ing at another “rebuilding year” Adrian Peterson is still the best in assists with three each. Matt Schaub, their offenses are gamble could play off just like Strahan retired, it will be an and will be in the mix to get player on this squad. Quarter- “The transition has been dif- lackluster at best. Roethlisberger’s paid its divi- uphill battle. The Washington the No. 1 pick in next year’s back Tarvaris Jackson won’t ficult,” Slepicoff said, talking Favorite: Jacksonville Jag- dends in 2006 when the Steelers Redskins played their hearts NFL draft. Florida’s Tim Tebow disappoint. The Vikings should about going from high school uars won Super Bowl XL. out after safety Sean Taylor’s could be heading to Missouri. dominate enough to make the to college. “It’s more of a chal- AFC North: The Cleveland Browns passing last season, but 2008’s Favorite: Seattle Seahawks divisional playoffs and possibly lenge and it’s a lot more intense. Assuming star quarterback looked very promising during schedule is too brutal. This is the NFC South: beyond. I’m just trying to help as much Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t get the preseason. These games most competitive division in the The Tampa Bay Buccaneers All eyes will likely focus on as I can.” injured, Pittsburgh will still be never mean much in the grand conference. should make it into the Wild Aaron Rodgers as he takes over The Rebels are led by a team to be feared on game scheme, but the way the Browns Favorite: Dallas Cowboys Card playoffs and nothing more. Green Bay’s starting quarterback fourth-year head coach Kath- played each opponent, even with NFC West: Head coach John Gruden relies reins. There’s a strong possibil- erine Mertz. UNLV has yet to California State their secondary, shows steady Seattle Seahawks’ head coach too much on his affinity for ity of both Packers and Vikings finish a season without a cham- University, Northridge improvement. Expect a heated Mike Holmgren will be retir- quarterbacks and his constant going down to the wire for NFC pionship since Mertz has been (818) 677-CSUN three-way battle in December ing after this season. That alone doubts in Garcia sets the tone North crown. at the helm. between the Steelers, Ravens might motivate the Seahawks for the uncertainty that plagues The Chicago Bears have The Matadors are hoping to CSUN Roland Tseng and Browns for the division. enough to make a viable effort the Buccaneers. passed the starting quarterback avoid being the third Big West College of Extended The Cincinnati Bengals look to for the Super Bowl without run- The Carolina Panthers have a torch from Rex Grossman to team this season to fall to the Learning be at the bottom here. ning back Shaun Alexander. chance to change things around Kyle Orton. Orton could be the Rebels. UNLV defeated UC Favorite: Cleveland Browns Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and own a winning record. 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To hear the full job market that is piss poor to Student newspapers, as they begin with, print journalism is are currently constructed, interview with Russ leaving those befuddled souls should remain at the junior- Stanton, editor of in Detroit feeling a great deal high level alongside wood- the Los Angeles better about their futures. shop and metalshop. I’m sure, Even Russ Stanton, editor at one time, learning how to Times, visit of the Los Angeles Times, was construct a metal lunchbox sundial.csun.edu far from optimistic regard- or put together a wooden ing the longevity of newspa- lamp was considered a savvy program for print,” Stanton pers existing beyond the baby skill set, but those days are a said. “I’m telling these guys boomer generation – which in faint memory in the history of why don’t you combine them his opinion is the only Ameri- vocationism. into one, that’s where the can population that even both- Stanton stressed that whole market’s going.” ers to read newspapers at all. today’s journalists need to Yet here at CSUN there “I don’t think we’ll see the be as versatile as possible. remains a clear-cut division death of newspapers in my “Coming out of journalism among the journalism pro- lifetime … you might see it in school you have to have some gram in the form of public relations, radio, broadcast, PHOTO ILLUSTRATION / EILEEN MANSOORIAN your lifetime,” he admitted. rudimentary skills in how to “There are precious few read- shoot video, how to blog, how magazine and newspapers. ers under the age of 35.” to write a story, how to take Imagine the impact of Sticking with the old ways isn’t helpful But if print is dying, and pictures and if you have some being cross-trained in all of Bradley Wilcox ans telling stories of triumph. less auspicious send-off. all indications would suggest audio skills that would be a these concentrations would Staff Reporter It was a macabre affair to be What became shockingly that it is, then what is the good thing too.” have on students’ prospects certain-after all, these people clear was that it was not only point of teaching print jour- What this means at the upon entering the job market. remember standing in the were being let go. This was likely that I would see the nalism in school? college level is that student Possessing a skill set with beverage line, napkin in all part of corporate downsiz- death of print journalism in A mere two semesters newspapers need to be focus- that kind of versatility would hand, nibbling on a par- ing amidst a rapidly changing my lifetime, but that I may away from graduating with ing on the shift to conver- place us at the forefront of tiallyI thawed coconut shrimp journalism landscape. have a front row seat to its a journalism degree, with a gence, much like its real life today’s demands and give us appetizer, when the flimsiness I watched in astonishment demise while still in school. newspaper emphasis, and I counterpart. Every journal- an edge in a tight business. of my career choice became as one Pulitzer Prize win- I mean let’s face it, the find myself wondering how ism student needs to be cross The way in which our pro- a reality. ning writer after another gave newspaper business is strug- the last four years might have trained in all concentrations in gram is currently set-up is It was my fourth day work- farewell speeches and toasted gling mightily right now— been better spent. order to be valuable post-col- failing not only to students ing at the Los Angeles Times their colleagues. That day that’s no secret. Take college newspapers lege and it’s the responsibility enrolled in the program, but and I stood there frozen, about 70 writers and editors Gone are the days of big for example – one of the of administrators in charge of also to the future of print taking in the scene of what were laid off, and just four expense accounts and town requirements for print jour- these programs to implement journalism. would have appeared like a short months later, 135 more cars idling in the parking nalism majors here at CSUN these changes. “We can’t stay wedded wake to an outsider. Roughly mothers, fathers and house- structure ready to whisk – these establishments are in “I’ve spoken to several col- to our old traditions,” Stan- a hundred people meandered hold providers were forced to away a reporter to LAX for desperate need of a makeover. leges and journalism schools ton added. “Because clearly about the room, reveling “the turn in their press-passes as breaking news across state- The whole process is antiquat- this year and a lot of them still they’re not going to work good times,” like war veter- well. The second group had a lines. The job is changing, ed. They are the word-based have a broadcast major and a for us in the longer haul.” Letter Policy Letters should be typed and Please send letters to: are subject to editing for length [email protected] or and composition. Individuals Have an opinion? Intercampus mail code 8258 or may not have more than one Want to share? Daily Sundial letter published within a one- 18111 Nordhoff St. week period. 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The outcome of such a CSUN FASMODE Hip Hop CSUN FASA First General TSweat slithers down my arm- lifestyle is that I’ve nearly Dance Crew Audition Day Meeting 6:30 p.m. Redwood Hall, 1p.m. Flintridge Room, USU pit hairs like an icicle in a destroyed every dark-colored turning season, enlarging the tee in my closet. Thanks to Sept 9 dark spots under my arms Axe’s invisible/dry, Phoenix- Delta Sigma Pi- Professional Night, recruiting/rush event, National Society of with wet lines reaching my scented stick, white crud has 7:30 p.m. CSUN- JH4117 hip. solidified beneath my pits, Black Engineers (NSBE) $1 movie night fundraiser Axe, Gillette, Old Spice, giving the appearance I’m Black House, 7p.m. Sept 25 clinical strength, ultimate smuggling cocaine. It gets to protection--it’s an endless the point where I can crack this pits mine!!!!! Delta Sigma Pi- Coffee Night, Aerosol Defense for Citizens: recruiting/rush event, Starbucks- The Basics for Pepper Spray crusade for the holy deodor- my shirt like a saltine (it’s photo illustration/ Jorge Valle Jr. CSUN Police Department, ant stick. literally dried my tees). Devonshire & Reseda, 7:30p.m. 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m. So this summer instead Suffer, though, we shall tive sweat glands, but now But let my results from As this is a public service courtesy of the Daily Sundial, of waiting for “Speed Stick not! the big boys have taken the the Great Deodorant Debate publication of an event cannot be guaranteed. v. 10.6” I experimented with Recent trends show that reins. When Semi-Pro’s Will speak for themselves. a shoebox full of anti-per- spray-ons have found their “Jackie Moon” Ferrell did I went into laborato- spirant and discovered the place encased behind glass in commercials for Old Spice’s ry mode on six brands of today in history only two B.O. retardants that the Hall of Useless Hygienic Pro-Strength stick back in anti-perspirant: Axe (A), really work. Products (or with mind-pulp- February, it harkened the age Old Spice Pro Strength (B), 1888 George Eastman received a patent for his roll-film One of them will knock ing huffers), and that gel of a new Arms Race. Forgive Degree Clinical Protection box camera, and registered his trademark: “Kodak.” you on your ass and the other deodorants are soon to join. the un-chronology, but soon (C), Gillette Clinical Strength 1893 English author Beatrix Potter first told the story one you never even heard of. The trends also show pre- afterwards Gillette, Degree, (D), Speed Stick Super Dry of Peter Rabbit in the form of a “picture letter” to Noel The results--we’ll get to scription strength sticks— and Sure began strongly pro- (E), and vanilla chai-scented, Moore, the son of Potter’s former governess. in a second. If my expertise thank global warming—are moting their faulty arsenal ahem, Secret Platinum (X). 1908 American author Richard Wright was born near is in question, you should on the verge. that provide a mere tempo- The letters represented Natchez, Miss. know, like many other unfor- It used to be that roll-ons rary remedy for swampy pits, variables in an experiment 1948 Queen Wilhelmina abdicated the Dutch throne for tunate men I perspire heav- like Certain Dri seemed like packaged with instruction where the quantity of per- health reasons. ily. Body hair accounts for doctor recommended, last- booklets suffice to that of the 1957 Ford Motor Co. began selling its ill-fated Edsel. a majority of my mass and minute resorts for overac- American Constitution. See arms, page 11 sudoku What is Sudoku? 2 1 5 9 6 7 4 3 8 It’s a global sensation! Sudoku is a 3 4 8 1 5 2 9 6 7 number-placement puzzle that is mentally challenging, easy to learn 6 7 9 8 4 3 1 2 5 and highly addictive. Within the game, 7 3 6 4 9 8 2 5 1 no column, row or box can contain a repeated number, hence the name. 4 5 1 2 7 6 3 8 9 How to play: 8 9 2 3 1 5 6 7 4 Fill in the grid so that every row, every 5 8 4 6 2 1 7 9 3 column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. 9 6 3 7 8 4 5 1 2 1 2 7 5 3 9 8 4 6 Solution on page 10 horoscope By Linda C. Black, Tribune Media Services Today’s Birthday (09-04-08) Today is an 8 Love does find ever, you’re wise to be reticent. You may not make it all the way a way, but sometimes it takes a One of your assumptions is liable to your objective this year, but you while. Be patient if your dreams to be false. can sure advance. Get better and haven’t quite been achieved yet. better at what you do, and one day Don’t give up. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. you’ll achieve mastery. 21) Today is a 5 Hide out for Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today a little while, and watch what Aries (March 21-April 19) is a 5 Postpone risk-taking as transpires. You don’t really have Today is a 6 You don’t need con- much as possible. Hold onto what to take action yet, do you? Avoid stant agreement to be effective. you have. A fanciful scheme is a problem by thinking it over for You can tell the others things they unlikely to work. Stick with the a couple of days. Maybe it will don’t want to hear. Be firm, gentle tried and true. heal itself. and, if possible, cheerful. It’s good for them. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 Do what you love Today is an 8 People who prom- Taurus (April 20-May 20) really well so you can make a ise great riches or benefits may be Today is an 8 Your strong, com- living at it. Be so good they can’t blowing smoke. Make sure the petent, bossy friend and you know ignore you. money they’re talking about isn’t who that is can be very useful coming out of your pocket. now. Get that person to do some- Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today thing that you’ve been avoiding. is a 5 Great wealth can be yours Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Make it easy on yourself. without a lot of effort on your part. Today is a 5 It may feel like your The bad news is that you have forward motion has come to a Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today a long list of things you’ve been screeching halt. This is a tempo- is a 6 If you’re not quite up to the waiting to buy. Don’t end up in rary situation. challenge, get somebody to help. the red. 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The fol- we have better chemistry.” lowing is a breakdown of what each division The Matadors will be looking for their fourth has to look forward to this season. win tomorrow, but it may be their toughest task FAFC East: yet. Brett Favre is now a New York Jet. Chad Pen- Visiting Matador Soccer Field will be the nington, the presumed starting quarterback before University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The Favre got to town, was unceremoniously released, Rebels (3-0-1) are on a three-game winning but soon found a new home in Miami. The season streak of their own and coming off a weekend in gets intersting right away as these two teams clash which they outscored their opponents 6-1. They in Week 1. are also the current Mountain West Conference Favre, his Jets and the Dolphins won’t be in (MWC) champions and have won two regu- the mix in 2008, however. The same can be said lar season championships and two tournament for Buffalo, who should start thinking about their championships in the last four years. possible future move to Canada instead. UNLV is anchored on defense by junior The New England Patriots will be under goalkeeper Alicia Lugo, who was named MWC intense criticism in 2008 after going undefeated Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week throughout last season only to lose in the Super on Tuesday. In 2007, Lugo made 101 saves and Bowl. Quarterback Tom Brady says to be ready allowed just 15 goals while posting 10 solo-shut- despite a foot injury. New England will cruise in outs, a school record. This season, she’s been just MILDRED MARTIN/ PHOTO EDITOR this division. as stingy in the net, making 13 saves and allow- The women practiced hard this week and await on a tough, undefeated UNLV. Favorite: New England Patriots ing just one goal through the first four games. to make any saves as the defenders in front of her As for CSUN, seniors Tinamarie Lutizetti AFC West: She has also gone 299 consecutive minutes kept the ball away from the net. and Kristal Phillips are the offensive leaders. Linebacker Shawne Merriman decided to forgo without allowing a goal. “Our defense has been pretty good this Each has scored two goals and been credited season-ending knee surgery to help San Diego “We have to play our game on offense,” said season,” said West. “We can always improve with an assist this season. Last week, Lutizetti reach the Super Bowl this season. In 2007, they West. “We need to stick to our game plan and we though, so we have been working hard at getting was nominated for Big West Conference Player were a game short from that goal. They have a rela- should be fine.” better.” of the Week. tively easy schedule in 2008, with only five games The Matadors’ offense has been their biggest The Rebels are led on offense by sophomore “I’m just trying to make a difference this against highly competitive teams. A healthy and weapon, but the defense has been solid as well. forward Ashleigh Shoughro. In four games this year,” said Lutizetti. “My main objective is to consistent quarterback Philip Rivers coupled with Northridge has only allowed three goals through season, she leads UNLV with three goals and 12 help the team get wins. It’s been pretty exciting running back LaDainian “LT” Tomlinson make the three games, including a shutout on the road shots. In 2007, she played for the University of so far. I feel like my hard work is finally paying season look promising. against UC Bakersfield on Sunday. In that game, San Diego, scored five goals and was named to The Chargers’ only real competition within CSUN goalkeeper Leah Elliot didn’t even need the All-West Coast Conference Freshman Team. their division is Denver. The Broncos have the See Women, page 6 MEN’S SOCCER toughest schedule in this conference and must win against the strong competition if they are to be taken seriously this season. The Oakland Raiders face a tough schedule as Northridge looking to win this one well before their bye week in October. If they man- age to tack on more wins than losses in that period, Matadors head to Fullerton to play another tournament, face two opponents they might have a shot at giving the Broncos a run Satoru Narue Away games are hard, but they demonstrate freshmen as 2007 marked their debut in soc- for their money. The same applies to the Chiefs, staff reporter a team’s toughness. Success away from home cer’s Division I. This season, they return with who face the Patriots in their opener. can only bring positive results for the Mata- 18 letterwinners, including 10 starters. They Favorite: San Diego Chargers he CSUN men’s soccer team will travel to dors in the future. lost their season-opener as well as their second AFC South: south this weekend to play their first two “It’s always a little more difficult playing game, so they are hungry for wins. Quarterback Peyton Manning will definitely games away from Matador Soccer Field. on another team’s field,” said Kevin Guppy, Roadrunner senior goalkeeper Steve Tro- play despite his offseason knee surgery. Manning TheyT will face CSU Bakersfield and the Univer- CSUN’s senior goalkeeper. “But I person- janowski, who also competes in track & field, will open the new Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 7 sity of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) as part of the ally welcome the challenge of playing away is currently ranked No.1 in school history for against the Cincinnati Bengals. Expect a heated Cal State Fullerton Tournament. from home. saves per game (4.53). Junior midfielder Joe battle between the Indianapolis Colts and the up- The first game will be tomorrow against Polifroni, the team’s assist leader with three, is CSU Bakersfield, who finished last season another key player for the CSUB. See NFL, page 6 with 4-10-4 record overall. Two days later, On the other hand, UNLV, who finished the Matadors will meet UNLV, a team picked last season with 7-10-1 record overall, is off to finish third in the Mountain Pacific Sports to its best start in six years, having won its Federation’s preseason coaches’ poll. Both first two games of the season heading into the games will be held at CSU Fullerton. weekend. The result boosted the Rebels’ con- Northridge head coach Terry Davila will be fidence and they now look to be champions in looking for his team’s offense, to improve and their conference. capitalize on their scoring opportunities. The Rebels’ MVP is sophomore forward “We got to get equivalency. We got to get Daniel Cruz, a current member of the U.S. the instinct to get the ball into the back of Under-20 men’s national team. He also was the net,” said Davila. “We’re penetrating the part of the Under-18 team that went to that defense. We got to penetrate the box a little category’s FIFA World Cup in August of bit more and penetrate the goal, which is the 2007. Needless to say, the Matadors need to ultimate goal of soccer.” control him in order to have a chance at a The Matadors hosted the Cal State second win. Northridge Tournament last weekend and The Matadors aren’t satisfied with the dropped their first game to Georgetown result of last year’s Fullerton Tournament, a University 1-0 loss. They did, however, tie and a loss. CSUN will be looking for some get a 2-0 victory against Alabama A&M payback, but will not face the tournament’s on Sunday. The results were not the best host, the Titans. nor the worst of the weekend. The worst “We’re going to try to get both games,” was actually the loss of midfielder Rafael said Northridge junior defender Chad Borak. Garcia, a great player who had two goals “It’s a long season, so we’re just going to try and two assists last season. Garcia went to improve every game and start a winning down with a right knee injury and will miss streak right now.” David L. Pokress/ MCT some time. Friday’s game against the Roadrunners will Not even New York Giants’ DE Fred TRAVIS HARMON/ staff photographer Robbins wants to let go of Brett Favre. Junior Sunghyun Kim juggles the ball. The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners were kick off at 2:30 p.m. while Sunday’s game against such a young team last season and with many UNLV is set to start at 4:30 p.m. days later. Well, the legend is back for 2008.