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Week-long events will Referendum to be held be held on campus for end of October regarding California ShakeOut monetary increase ALYSSA WEJEBE CHRIS POTRYKUS Staff Writer Staff Writer

Earthquake simulations were held During the upcoming campus elec- by civil engineering students yester- tions on Oct. 27 and 28, Cal State day to kick off the Great ShakeOut Fullerton students will decide if they week. want to reach even further into their The model used for the simula- wallets in order to continue the quality tion resembled a doll house, which of education they are accustomed to. was cut away for easy viewing. As CSUF students will be one of the it underwent about 32 seconds of determining factors of a potential $10 a quake simulation (with the table increase in student fees. If approved shaking back and forth), approxi- by students and President Milton mating a 9.0 magnitude quake, half Gordon, the increase will go to the the building’s doll like furniture Instructionally Related Activities, or fell—some even bounced out of the IRA, budget. structure. The other half of the fur- IRAs help cover the cost of a pleth- niture stayed mostly upright. ora of different programs utilized by Graduate students Rajan Prasad more than 8,000 students. Rijal and Kaushlendra Das and un- A PowerPoint presentation shows dergraduate student Barzin Sharifi that students are already paying a $26 (all civil engineering majors) volun- fee toward the IRA budget. Increasing teered to construct the simulation. the fee from $26 to $36 would pro- Rijal said the project was ap- vide another $629,000 for program proached a little differently. ELIZABETH SWIONTEK / For the Daily Titan funding. “Other projects we do in an aca- A crowd of participants takes off as the Mud Run begins on the hillside of Oak Canyon Park at Lake Irvine. Runners took part in the race, “dirty dodgeball,” and a music festival. Aissa Canchola, a 21-year-old demic point of view, but in this one, American studies and political science it was (from a) practical, disaster major, is willing to shell out a little point of view,” Rijal said. extra money in order to maintain the Civil and environmental engi- type of education she’s getting. Can- neering professor Binod Tiwari said Mud fundraiser for rugby club chola is also a member of the ASI spending some money on support- Board of Directors. ing items inside a house is ideal for ALLY BORDAS of team members volunteering at the event. “We ing it pretty (seriously), extremely competitive “California is taking money away saving everything. Staff Writer have about 60 rugby players signed up and regis- teams participated,” Arroyaze said. from our education, classrooms and “$10 to $20 would be enough to tered this year, so we had a good turn out at the The muddiest parts of the race were the many the learning environment,” Canchola reinforce your room,” Tiwari said. event.” mud pits scattered throughout the course, spe- said. “Students would be willing to Das said that such preparations The Cal State Fullerton men’s rugby club held Big Papa also said that every volunteer had his cifically near the finish line when the racers are charge themselves a little extra so that depend on how many items are in a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 16 in Silverado, Ca- or her own station and job to do throughout the usually the most exhausted. money can go directly back to their the room. lif. The team volunteered at the Irvine Lake Mud day, “I was in charge of the mesh crawl-through, The team does as many fundraisers through- education and in ways that their go- “You need to anchor everything,” Run in order to help support their club. just making sure that people actually got down out the year that they have time for. Arroyaze ing be able to go outside and practice Das said. “So it doesn’t come down Paul Rudman, CSUF alum and former rugby in the mud instead of trying to climb over the said that the team holds four practices a week, their field.” when the earthquake comes, that’s player, is the executive race director and course fencing.” working on both conditioning and the practical But despite the benefits to educa- the basic thing.” designer of many Mud Run races, including the Rugby captain Jonathan Arroyaze, 22, senior skills of the game. tion, some students are fed up with fee Das said that this can be done by Irvine Lake race. year kinesiology major, said that the team was Big Papa said that each member has to pay increases. screwing furniture and other items Panos Papadopoulos, or as the team calls him there all day, “It was a pretty cool event and a about $300 a season to play. “We are probably “Enough is enough,” said Gracelyn to the floor or walls—generally fix it “Big Papa,” 21, fourth-year communications ma- very long day,” Arroyaze said. one of the cheapest clubs on campus, but it de- Roberts, a 20-year-old business major. to the structure somehow through jor said, “Paul Rudman helped put this volunteer Arroyaze and some other volunteers were in pends each season about how much the costs will “It’s $10 this semester but who’s to say any means. fundraiser event together. He also takes pictures charge of refereeing the “dirty dodgeball” game be and what exactly we need to pay for.” they won’t raise it again?” for us and just supports our team overall.” mixed with other responsibilities. “The dodgeball See SHAKEOUT, page 3 Big Papa said that there was a good amount tournament got a little rough… people were tak- See MUD RUN, page 8 See IRA, page 3 Johnny Cupcakes sprinkles students with advice

SOPHIA ISLAS & ERIN BRADLEY Staff Writers

Hundreds of cupcake lovers waited for hours outside Steven G. Mihaylo Hall to hear Johnny Ear- le, creator and founder of Johnny Cupcakes and BusinessWeek’s Courtesy of Paramount Pictures number one entrepreneur of 2008, speak. “Does anybody think I really Waiting for an education sell cupcakes?” Earle asked the people in the crowded Charton Family Lecture Hall. in a broken system Johnny Cupcakes is a successful clothing brand known for its LUKE CHERNEY needs met. cupcake and crossbones logo. The Staff Writer Director Davis Guggenheim ad- Society for the Advancement of dresses this problem in his latest Management (SAM) hosted Earle, film, Waiting for Superman, released who travels across the country Public schools across the nation Sept. 24. The documentary explores lecturing students on starting a are facing financial shortfalls, lead- our public school system through its brand. ing to less teachers and larger class triumphs and failures, seen through Earle’s lecture, which was given SHANE WESTOVER / Staff Photographer sizes, according to Louis Freedberg the lives of students across America. through PowerPoint slides, focused Hundreds of students gathered to watch entrepreneur Johnny Earle, the creator of Johnny Cupcakes, in Mihaylo Hall. and Lisa Reynolds of the Fresno Guggenheim, who also directed An around life lessons he learned Bee. Inconvenient Truth, said that his idea while starting up his business. Key anything is possible as long as of person,” said Earle, describing Sometimes it could be $20, a “Right out of the box, charter was to tell the story as a parent. topics included: the importance of you’re persistent. His whole lec- the diversity of his customers. free shirt, a doll’s head, a battery schools are having to do more with In a recent phone interview with branding, starting a business with ture is a learning experience.” He builds a community around or stale cereal. He surprised all the less,” said Jed Wallace, CEO of the the Daily Titan, Guggenheim said, little or no start-up money, entre- Johnny Cupcakes started his his product and recognizes the students by hiding little cupcake- California Charter Schools Associa- that as a parent, he feels that “in preneurship, management, prod- company by selling buttons and T- importance of customer service covered gift bags between the tion, in the same article. This is not your heart you’re saying, God I hope uct development and much more. shirts out of the trunk of his car in by adding special packaging and seats. People got pins, candy, busi- the exception to the rule, but has this school takes care of my kid with “Johnny Cupcakes has been an Massachusetts. He now has three inserting gifts when shipping his ness cards and classic ‘90s televi- become the rule. As a result, stu- the same kind of passion as I do.” inspiration to me since day one,” storefronts, a cult following and T-shirts, stickers and pins. sion trading cards. dents have suffered, either through Michael Custodio, a business ma- more than $1 million in profits. “Every order shipped out gets a being left behind or not having their See DOCUMENTARY, page 6 jor said. “He has taught me that “My brand is for… every type surprise,” Earle said. See CUPCAKES, page 3

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 19, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS DTSHORTHAND Student’s social change Fall Dance Theatre INTERNATIONAL shows announced Nuremberg courtroom to open as museum Credential student looks The Cal State Fullerton The- to lend a helping hand atre and Dance Department BERLIN – The courthouse in Nuremberg where senior Nazis faced trial for is announcing the Fall Dance war crimes will open as a museum and visitor attraction next month, officials said in other countries Theatre, coordinated by Gladys yesterday. Kares. MI TRAN The CSUF’s dance program The municipal courthouse, including courtroom 600, was chosen as the venue Staff Writer for the post-war trials due to Nuremberg’s hosting of the huge Nazi rallies in the is highly ranked and paral- 1930s. The city is building an interpretation center in the attic space of the court- lels other programs including: Brigham Young, Cornell, Duke house to show visitors how international criminal justice began in the city. The While most people struggle with the tour ends in courtroom No. 600, where the trials took place. and American University. daily routine of school and work, Chi- CSUF choreographers and The venue will open Nov. 21 with an address from Benjamin Ferencz, one of rag Bhakta manages a schedule that in- the surviving original prosecutors. dancers tell compelling life sto- cludes a full-time job, working on get- ries through the expression of ting his teaching credentials and being dance. involved in many school organizations The Fall Dance Theatre takes NATIONAL and clubs. the audience through life’s frail As a San Francisco native and stu- Supreme Court to decide suit against Ashcroft and amazing moments, with the dent at the City College of San Fran- ALAYNA DURAN / Staff Photographer hopes that the viewers will walk cisco, Bhakta’s interest in becoming a WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court intervened again Monday in a law- Chirag Bhakta, recent CSUF graduate, wants to build schools in “less fortunate” countries. away with an understanding of teacher and desire to change his sur- how important the theater and suit against a former Bush administration official, agreeing to decide whether Bhakta graduated in Spring 2010 formed last spring in response to the roundings led him to make the move dance are in our lives. former Attorney General John Ashcroft is entirely shielded from claims that he and is now in the teaching credential budget cuts and tuition increases the down to Orange County in 2008. The performance will run misused the law to arrest terrorism suspects under false pretenses. “I transferred down here partly be- program at CSUF because he wants to CSU was facing. With over one hun- Obama administration lawyers appealed on Ashcroft’s behalf and asserted that from Oct. 21 through Oct. 31. become a history teacher and share his dred supporters, the group organized a it would “severely damage law enforcement” if the nation’s top law enforcement cause of the teaching credential pro- Tickets are currently on sale knowledge with high school kids. rally on campus to protest their disdain official could be held liable for abusing his authority. gram. It is nationally accredited and through the box office at Ful- The credential program takes up a over the fiscal problems. In the last five years, civil libertarians have tried, without much success, to spoken highly of,” Bhakta said. lerton.edu/Arts/BoxOffice or lot of Bhakta’s time. Along with tak- Along with trying to keep We! active, sue former Bush officials for overstepping the law. Last year, the Supreme Court While pursuing his bachelor’s degree (657) 278-3371. ing classes two days a week, he also ob- Bhakta is on the planning committee shielded Ashcroft from being sued by Muslim immigrants in the New York area in history at Cal State Fullerton, Bhakta Brief by Heather Rest who said they were arrested and abused in jail after the 9/11 attacks, even though joined the student planning commit- serves and sometimes teaches at South for the Social Justice Summit, mem- they had no involvement in a terrorism plot. tee at the Volunteer & Service Center. Middle School in Anaheim four days ber of Project PATHE (People Against Here, Bhakta helped plan the Social a week. Eventually, Bhakta will get to Trafficking and Human Exploitation) Justice Summit, an annual event that teach the class for the whole period and works and pitches ideas with AICA Prop. 23 Discussion STATE educates people on injustices happen- and apply what he has learned into the (Association for Intercultural Aware- hosted on campus ing locally and worldwide. classroom. ness). Apple demolishes earnings expectations with record sales “Chirag is someone who takes action Business marketing major Puja Michelle Santizo, who has known The Center for Sustainabil- Rami has known Bhakta for a little over Bhakta for two years, describes him as ity at Cal State Fullerton will SAN JOSE — Apple posted dazzling quarterly results Monday, blowing and I have great respect and admiration two years and knows he possesses all the a passionate, radical and intelligent in- be holding a Roundtable Dis- through analysts’ expectations, thanks in large part to record iPhone sales. for his tenacity and commitment to qualities of a good teacher. dividual. cussion about Proposition 23 In the wake of the report, the Nasdaq temporarily halted trading in Apple’s change. He is a person who not only “Chirag has a passion for human- “The momentC hirag speaks, people Thursday, Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. stock. seeks information about injustices in ity. One of his biggest goals is to build listen. He is definitely a voice to the to 8:30 p.m. at the Titan Stu- The company sold 14.1 million iPhones in the quarter. That was a record local and global communities, but schools in less fortunate countries. He voiceless,” Santizo said. “Chirag is will- dent Union Pavilions. number for a quarter and up 91 percent from the number it sold in the same strives to live an aware existence in his puts 100 percent into everything he ing to take a risk to make sure there The Proposition discusses period a year ago. own daily life,” said Amy Mattern, co- commits to, and he will not give up on is just in the world. Not only does he the suspension of AB 32, the In its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended Sept. 30, the Cupertino, Calif., ordinator of the center. fighting for his passions,” Rami said. defend those who are being treated un- Global Warming Act of 2006, company earned $4.31 billion, or $4.64 a share. The company’s profit was up Bhakta became project director for Bhakta also works between 32 to fairly, but he is a knowledgeable human in order to promote a higher 70 percent from the same period a year ago, when Apple earned $2.53 billion, the next two Social Justice Summits 58 hours per week at a motel chain in being.” employment rate. or $2.77 a share. The iPhone maker’s sales jumped 67 percent from its fourth from Spring 2009 through Spring Westminster. He also finds fun and compassion Participants include: Pro- quarter last year to a record $20.34 billion in the quarter. 2010. Bhakta’s tasks included thinking of fresh and new ways to raise money “When I’m there, I’m the desk clerk, in helping out those who are less fortu- fessors Justin Tucker and M.J. for the conference, marketing the event maintenance man, security and room nate. He thinks everyone should volun- Kwon of CSUF’s Center for and contacting guest speakers. service guy because there’s only one teer and help others. Public Policy and the politi- For the Record Bhakta oversaw 100 volunteers dur- person working on the entire property,” The need to help others keeps Bhak- cal science department, Tom ing the conference. It might have been a Bhakta said. ta motivated to become a teacher. He Soto, managing partner of Cra- It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- huge responsibility to be in charge of so A self-proclaimed philanthropist, believes that if he can make an impact ton Equity Partners, and John tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any much, but Bhakta didn’t mind. the 22-year-old is always trying to raise on a few kids, the long journey will be Bock, director of the Center for incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction “It’s a very huge empowering process. awareness with issues that concern the worth it. Sustainability at CSUF. printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any I didn’t know it was so much work, but campus. “It’s why I want to teach,” Bhakta The event is free and open to other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will if you don’t do part of your work, the Bhakta was one of the co-founder of said. “It makes no sense for me to do the public, but the Center for be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online whole conference suffers,” Bhakta said. We!, a student and faculty group that anything else.” Sustainability asks for RSVPs version of the Daily Titan. to obtain a headcount. RSVP Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at (657) 278-5815 or at at [email protected] [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any or call (657) 278-5064. errors. 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Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Lucio Villa, According to the advertise- Heather Monteleone ment, Unnikrishnan’s speech Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby will cover these issues from Graphics Assistant Jennifer Chung his perspective as a dean active Multimedia Editor Ashley Prager in engineering accreditation Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero around the world and in profes- Multimedia Assistants Alexandra Andersen, Philip Cabrera, Deyja Charles sional education in the U.S. Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina The technology breakfast will Online Editor Andrew Meshot be hosted at the Holiday Inn Adviser Jason Shepard Hotel & Suites on Nutwood Avenue at 7:30 a.m. Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 Brief by Alyssa Wejebe News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected]

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Contact Us at [email protected] October 19, 2010 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 SHAKEOUT: CAMPUS DTSHORTHAND PREPARES FOR QUAKE Biology Department hosts Bat Night ... Continued from page 1 “I think it’s interesting to see how the earthquake goes on with- The Biology Department will be Tiwari said preparations also out feeling it, just watching it,” Al hosting Bat Night at Tucker Wild- depend on the weight. If the item Dahash said. life Sanctuary on Saturday, Oct. 23 is heavier, it needs more support. Sue Fisher, Emergency Man- from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This was the first time the de- agement Coordinator with Uni- The event will include a bat partment had done simulations versity Police, emphasized the im- lecture and tour of Tucker Wild- for the Great ShakeOut, but there portance of the Great ShakeOut. life Sanctuary, a 12-acre preserve are already plans for a next time. “We could really raise aware- owned by the College of Natural “We will do even better than ness for all emergencies, but par- Sciences and Mathematics. The fa- this one,” Tiwari said. “We’re plan- ticularly for earthquakes,” said cility is used for faculty and student ning to have (a) bigger scale.” Fisher. research and is open to the public. Working on the earthquake This family friendly event in- simulations served as Barzin’s first SHAKEOUT WEEK EVENTS cludes storytelling, face painting for research project. $4, wagon rides for $3, pumpkin “It was great,” Barzin said. “Re- Today, Tues. Oct. 19: carving for $6 and barbecue for $5, ally enjoyed it.” – Vendors and information about cash only. The bat lecture and tour Najla Althuniyah, a computer pet safety during emergencies along are free. science major, was one of the Titan Walk. Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is lo- many students who watched the cated at 29322 Modjeska Canyon simulations in E-012. Wednesday, Oct. 19: Road, in Modjeska Canyon, about “It was very interesting,” said – Video in Becker Amphitheatre 30 minutes south east of Cal State Althuniyan. “They give us ideas playing all day (still noontime con- Fullerton. For more information on on how to protect our furniture.” cert with She Screams Remedy). the event, visit TuckerWildlife.org. Nouf Al Dahash, art education Brief by Erin Bradley major, also thought it was a good Thursday, Oct. 21: idea to protect furniture like that. – At 10:21 a.m. the Campus- wide Drop, Cover, Hold On drill Walk to Defeat with an announcement that a 7.8 magnitude earthquake has occurred ALS in Pasadena on the San Andreas fault. Students in the 411 human services class are joining the fight to defeat ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig’s JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor Disease) as part of a class project. Johnny Earle founder and creator of Johnny Cupcakes shared his story with students who packed a Mihaylo Hall auditorium. “We’re given free reign to whatever we’re passionate about and we wanted to focus on people with CUPCAKES: JOHNNY’S SUCCESS STORY diseases and disabilities.” said Chel- sea Lenard, 22, a human services ... Continued from page 1 He stressed the impor- senior. “We found more statistics tance of reinventing one’s about how it (ALS) frequently oc- “I’m here to hear Johnny and self, reminding the crowd curs and slowly degenerates your become inspired,” said Earl Rocha, that everything has been body.” 19, undeclared major. “My friends done before and that it is Nearly 150,000 people living from other schools told me about their responsibility to do in the U.S. today will die of ALS his lectures, so I had to experience things differently. and 20,000 of them live in Califor- it first hand.” “The more time you nia, according to the Golden West A lot of people in the crowd spend making business Chapter of the ALS Association. wore Johnny Cupcakes T-shirts, decisions, the better your Students who are interested but no two T-shirts were alike. ideas get. It’s best not to in supporting the cause can par- The Johnny Cupcakes brand rush,” Earle said while ticipate in the Los Angeles County prides itself on brand longevity by talking about his elabo- Walk to Defeat ALS Sun. Oct. 24 creating limited numbers of each rate store on Melrose Av- in Central Park, Pasadena. Students T-shirt or products. enue in Los Angeles. can join the 411 class’s team, Titan “My T-shirts have created a sort The store is set up like Walkers. Register at www.Walk- of ‘Tee Harmony,’” Earle said. “A a bakery, keeping con- ToDefeatALS.org lot of people have made friends sistent with the designs with random strangers just be- of his East Coast store- Brief by Krystle Uy cause they have one of my shirts.” fronts. Over-sized oven doors function as doors that lead to a hidden office and stock room, IRA: STUDENT while a stovetop acts as a cashier’s counter. Cus- REFERENDUM tomers pick out T-shirts from refrigerators, which ... Continued from page 1 are then packaged from SHANE WESTOVER / Staff Photographer bakery boxes. Johnny Earle spoke to CSUF students Monday, who The IRA fee has remained steady at “(Johnny Cupcake’s) waited ourside for hours to hear about his company. $26 since 2002, but that amount can products are very unique no longer support the amount of pro- and fresh, I like them a lot,” said that people can make millions and grams requesting funds. Megan De Guzman, a kinesiology have fun in the process. This is one of the major concerns major. “It’s not about the money,” expressed by the IRA committee, the With no investors and no chain Earle said. “It’s about being happy body that oversees the budget and stores, Johnny Cupcakes proves and doing what you love.” makes the final recommendations to President Gordon, who has the final authority. During the last five years, requests for funding have jumped 73 percent and have far exceeded the amount of money the committee has to allocate. This year alone, 83 programs- re quested funding and only 72 were approved. The IRA committee was forced to use more than $200,000 of reserve money in order to maintain its commitment to those 72. Lorenzo Fausto, a 23-year-old political science major, is one of the students to directly benefit from IRA funding. “Last summer I was sent out to Washington D.C. for a 10-week in- ternship,” Fausto said. “Part of the scholarship money that I did receive was some of the IRA money.” Due to a lack of funds and the huge amount of funding requests, many new programs are receiving little to no funding at all and existing programs are facing drastic cuts, which affects the integrity and purpose of the programs.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com October 19, 2010 4 OPINION An implant away from perfection For the record Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State The women getting these proce- Fullerton students, or guests do not necessarily reflect the view of dures have all developed a distorted the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. image of beauty and become ob- sessed with the highly praised hour Only editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan glass figure. Editorial Board. A figure that the media has brainwashed young women to believe will give them the confidence they need while keeping their husband happy. Letters To The Editor The problem with plastic- sur gery is that it is never just one pro- The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include cedure. Much like tattoos, once the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors, you commit to getting the tattoo, and other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if it is not long before you’re back in applicable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, the chair getting another one. grammar and spelling. I’m pretty sure Mr. Right pro- posed to Katy with the hopes that Send letters to the editor-in-chief at [email protected]. she would keep the same beauty that first attracted him, not find out that under the wedding veil he’d be starting a new chapter with a virtu- ally unrecognizable Katy 2.0. I doubt the show is going to spawn a bunch of Heidi Montag The 5 Ws clones or Frankenbrides; however, GABRIELLE ABUTOM it is certainly going to give young Opinion Editor women the illusion that the perfect bride is just a scalpel and a breast implant away. Apparently if it is not planning Who a ridiculously over-the-top wed- This guy named Osama bin Laden, Courtesy of MCT ding or terrorizing everyone in the founder of al-Qaeda. He’s only sight, yes I’m looking at you Bri- listed by the FBI as the most wanted your traditional wedding cake. perfection. The show, called Brido- dezillas, it just doesn’t cut it for TV terrorist in the world. Not sure if you’ve heard of him, but we’ve been New reality show will By simply competing in vari- plasty, was recently announced by nowadays. Courtesy of FBI ous wedding-themed challenges E! Entertainment Television and This probably isn’t just another looking for him for years now. have brides-to-be fight that range from planning the per- will feature contestants fighting show about brides. This says a lot each other for plastic fect honeymoon to writing vows, for a new procedure every week. about society. When contestants can win plastic surgery Centering a show on plastic So prepare to see the claws come What CNN reported on NATO point- surgeries procedures from their wish list. surgery is nothing new for the net- out as the brilliant execs at E! give It has been reported by CNN that ing its finger at Pakistan earlier this work as they already treat viewers us the best of both these worlds. bin Laden (AKA Carmen Sandiego) month. STEPHANIE RAYGOZA to the Beverly Hills’ drama of Dr. whereabouts may be known among Staff Writer 90210. Pakistan’s authorities. It is suspected he ...it is certainly In a culture where younger is in an urban area. That’s right, people

“ women are going under the knife know where he is, but they aren’t Where

Most girls dream of their wed- going to give young as a quick fix to solve their discon- swayed by reward money. I feel like we’ve been over this. ding day years before they meet women the illusion tent with body image, introduc- I don’t know about you, but with a

Mr. Right. that the perfect bride“ is ing a show that promotes plastic reward of $25 million for information However, thanks to the wonder- surgery as the icing on the cake is that could lead directly to a person’s Why ful world of reality television, Mr. just a scalpel and breast simply fueling society’s ever-grow- apprehension or conviction, I would It is suspected bin Laden is hiding Right is only 25 contestants away implant away. ing fascination with superficial turn in my own mother and deliver in an urban town because it is safer for the girl looking to achieve her beauty. her to our government myself. for him. The risk of collateral damage fairy tale wedding. According to the American So- Just kidding. Sort of. (innocent lives) is higher. While this may already be fool- ciety of Plastic Surgeons, the top If we can’t find a 6-foot-6-inch NATO is less likely to attack a ish to some people, a new reality So before the bride-to-be makes five surgical procedures of 2009 man, clearly, people who have a very town populated with civilians. show takes bridal competitions to her way down the aisle, she will were breast augmentation, nose radical Islamist view or sympathize This guy has left the entire U.S., a whole new level with contestants first pay Dr. Dubrow a visit to help reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuc- with him are hiding him. nay, the entire universe wondering, vying to cut into more than just nip, tuck and mold her body to tion and tummy tuck. Courtesy of MCT I’m not sure why this is news. “where in the world is OBL?” Age of consent laws The legal age in the world ranges from 12 to 21, allowing possible statutory rape in some states

ANNA GLEASON Asst. Detour Editor

Having sex for the first time is a huge deal for most people. We hope to find the right person to participate in such an intimate act with, someone we care about and who cares about us. At least, that’s how it was for Mary Kay Letournaeu sits in court waiting her conviction after sleeping with her me. under-age student. Waiting for that perfect mo- Courtesy of MCT ment, the moment I knew I was ready. tury, you waited to have sex until two been sleeping together, but But how do we really know you were married or you were seen at the time of her arrest Letou- when we are ready? as a whore. naeu was pregnant with Fualaau’s Does someone tell us that we Now a days, it seems if you wait daughter. Letournaeu served sev- are old enough or mature enough you’re looked at as a freak. en-and-a-half years for her crime to handle such a big decision? Being someone who did wait but admitted in an interview with No, we decide on our own, but until they were a bit more mature, Larry King in 2004 that she didn’t how young is too young? anytime people did ask me if I was realize it was felony to sleep with According to the Avert.org web- a virgin, I would get a weird look someone underage but she did site, the average legal age of con- and a, “really?” know that it was wrong. sent around the world is 16. The point is, I waited because I So she knew it was wrong to However, the ages range from wasn’t ready, which is exactly why sleep with someone so young, but 12 to 21. we have statutory rape laws. hey, she was in love so everything Now call me crazy, but I don’t People below a certain age and is alright. feel that anyone should be able to maturity level just aren’t ready to This to me is absolutely and consent to sex at 12. make such a permanent decision. completely ridiculous! She was I’m not saying that everyone Statutory rape is non-forcible 21 years older than her student. should wait until they are 30 to sexual intercourse with any per- How can she possibly justify her decide to sleep with someone for son that is younger than the age of actions? I’m sorry, but saying she the fist time, but 12-years-old is a consent according to SexLaws.org is in love with him isn’t a free pass. little extreme. Every state has different punish- If she really loved him, she could When I was 12, sex was the last ments for those who are convicted have waited until he was mature thing on my mind. I was worrying of statutory rape, in California an enough to make a rational deci- about going to middle school and offender can receive up to one year sion to become involved with her. playing with my Polly Pockets, not in jail or up to four years in state Like I said, I don’t think every- whether or not I wanted to lose prison according to CGA.CT.gov. one should wait to have sex until my virginity. At that young of an These punishments are obvi- they are at Death’s door, but I also age you can’t even drive yourself to ously in place because people don’t don’t think children that can’t go buy condoms for protection! feel young children should be hav- even drive should be able to en- Most children are intelligent, ing sex. gage in intercourse. Young people but I don’t think they are old Look at the case of Mary Kay just don’t have the emotional ca- enough to make a decision that is Letournaeu and Vili Fualaau. In pability to make such an impor- that emotionally jarring. 1996, the 34-year-old teacher was tant emotional decision. In this day and age of “sex sells,” arrested for have sexual intercourse For the same reasons we don’t people have become desensitized with her 13-year-old former stu- let people under 18 smoke ciga- to the act of sex, making it seem dent. The story made national rettes or people under 21 drink, as if it’s much less important than headlines. How could this woman, we shouldn’t let young children it really is. an elementary school teacher have make the decision to have sex, In the olden days, sex was im- an on-going affair with her barely they just aren’t mature enough to portant, hell, back in the 19th cen- teenage student? Not only had the handle the consequences.

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Ellis Hall of the California Raisins performed with Mindi Abair and Keb’ Mo’.

MELISSA HOON concert-goers enjoyed themselves with Detour Editor the uniqueness of every act. Max Wein- berg showed his talent for genre span- ning as he strayed from Bruce Spring- The Newport Beach Summer Jazz steen and the E Street band to drum Series at the Hyatt Regency has proven with his own big band. Warren Hill that Irvine-based jazz promotion com- had the audience wondering if they pany, Wendy Jane Productions, is one were at a comedy show, as his jokes had cool cat. Husband and wife promoters them doubling over in laughs between Jim “Fitz” and Wendy Fitzgerald are his songs. Mindi Abair’s pixie-like en- already working toward another suc- ergy, and peace and love demeanor that cessful season after the series came to emulated Stevie Nicks, kept the crowd a close with Peter White’s performance alive and swinging during her perfor- Oct. 1, and are working on several up- mance with Keb’ Mo’. At the coldest coming music events. night of the series, Jake Shimabukuro The Max Weinberg Big Band kept the audience warm as they stood kicked off the series June 22 at the dancing to his renditions of Jimi Hen- Hyatt’s outdoor amphitheatre, against drix songs and the Beatles’ “While My the backdrop of the sun setting against Guitar Gently Weeps.” During his set, the Back Bay of Newport Beach. Ev- he played the ukulele like a percussion ery Friday for 15 weeks (except July and signed autographs until 12:30 2), jazz fans of all ages from all over a.m. Southern California come together to “I like the set up this year. You can enjoy food, drinks and the sunset while come to have a night out with your grooving to some of the biggest names friends, and eat and enjoy good mu- in jazz, like Mindi Abair, Keb’ Mo’, sic,” said Amy Habicht, 36, of River- Warren Hill and Jake Shimabukuro. side. “The music is very different than This is the first year the Fitzgeralds in past years. It’s good because you have produced the series in its 18-year get more of what was on (94.7) The Courtesy of Ryan Driscoll run. This summer they brought in art- WAVE 10 years ago, which is great be- ists who were new to the series, like cause more people will recognize and Contemporary jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair performed with Los Angeles native and singer-songwriter blues guitarist Keb’ Mo’ at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach. Steve Tyrell and Spencer Day, along enjoy the songs.” with returning artists, like The Rip- The Hyatt Regency will renovate its kicks off Oct. 30 with Kenny Loggins pingtons and David Sanborn. lobby and bar by next series’ season, and runs through April. For tickets and “New is always good,” said Linda which will accompany the change in info, visit McCallumTheatre.com. The Loera of Chino Hills, a seven-year the series and jazz music in general to Fitzgeralds are also putting together a season-ticket holder, of the new artists be more hip and contemporary. Alto- four day weekend event at the Hyatt who performed this series. “It’s always gether, these changes will continue to Regency in Newport Beach for Fourth refreshing to hear other artists. There freshen up the music experience, ac- of July next year, which will center are always pros and cons, just like with cording to Fitz. around jazz, but will also incorporate any change, but we especially have to “(Wendy Jane Productions) likes adult alternative and blues. adapt to the new wave with jazz.” to provide great music,” Fitz said. “(Concert-goers) can be prepared Indeed, jazz is changing. According “Whether we’re producing jazz, rock for some great changes that should to Fitzgerald, jazz overall is making sub- or whatever type of music, we love giv- especially appeal to a wide range of tle changes from solely smooth jazz to ing music fans positive vibes and more music fans, as we have lots of plans in include adult contemporary. Smooth than their money’s worth.” the works to make it an even greater jazz radio stations across the country Wendy Jane Productions has pro- experience,” Fitzgerald said in regards are incorporating a broader range of vided great music to fans for 17 years to next summer’s Newport Summer vocals, thus presenting a broader range and will continue to do so, channel- Jazz Series. in music overall, Fitz said. The lineup ing the change currently taking place “Jazz is an original American art this series is evidence of this shift. with jazz music. Fitz hosts “Fitz In the form. There’s great improv involved “We’re not trying to change any one Morning: The Big Breakfast” on KJJZ. with it,” Fitz said. “It features real mu- type of person’s taste in music,” Wendy com from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., which sicians who play real music. Jazz incor- said. “We’re just trying to change it broadcasts from his home studio in porates lots of different kinds of music, up.” Orange County and is has listeners in like jazz fusion, jazz rock, jazz pop and Some were caught off guard by the 123 countries. Fitz, a singer-songwriter jazz R&B. It’s always changing.” change. will release his album, Alter Ego, un- Hopefully more jazz fans can ap- “There are more crooners this- sea der Jimi Fitz next year. His rendition of preciate the ever-evolving genre and its son, like Steve Tyrell,” said Dana, 49, Jack White’s “Seven Nation Army” is improv. of Irvine (who declined to give his last available on iTunes and CDBaby.com. “Things always change – they need name). Wendy Jane Productions will co- to,” Loera said. “It’s unique and peo- No matter if series patrons adapted present “Fitz’s Jazz Café” at the Mc- ple need to change along with these to the change or not, there’s no doubt Callum Theatre in Palm Desert, which changes being made.”

Soundtrack: Treme: Music from the HBO Original Series, Season One GARY YOUNG variety of genres, including jazz, hip sion with which the musicians on For the Daily Titan hop, funk, soul, and rhythm and Treme perform is so impressive that blues. it is almost infuriating to wonder Treme gives listeners a taste of why some of them are not more Music is sacred to people who live these different styles through various popular outside of New Orleans. in New Orleans. No television show artists who were born in or inspired One of these artists is the Rebirth has illustrated this as masterfully as by New Orleans. Irma Thomas, Brass Band. the HBO television series, Treme. Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruf- Their track “Feel Like Funkin’ It Treme, which finished its first sea- fins, John Boutté, Steve Earle, Louis Up,” which is lifted straight from son in June, is about regular people Prima and Dr. John are some of the a parade scene in the first episode, in New Orleans trying to rebuild artists included on this soundtrack. is full of cathartic, raucous energy their lives following the devastation The record starts off on anup- and is bound to put any listener in of Hurricane Katrina and how music beat note with John Boutté’s “Treme a party mood. has a comforting and uplifting effect Song,” an infectious, sing-along- On “Buona Sera,” Louis Prima in times of tragedy. friendly track driven by its bouncy eloquently declares his love for a Part of the show’s charm is how it featured music and real life New jazz bass line and stuttering drum- woman in what begins as a piano Orlean musicians so prominently. In beat. At the forefront of it all is ballad that quickly shifts into an up- fact, entire scenes were based around Boutté’s sweet, soulful rasp that often tempo swing style song. whole musical performances. draws him comparisons with Sam Irma Thomas reprises her 1964 Fortunately, the show’s sound- Cooke. One striking thing about hit, “Time Is On My Side,” and track, Treme: Music from the HBO the soundtrack is that many of the shows that after all these years, her Original Series, Season One, contains songs were recorded live, but came voice is still a powerhouse. many of these performances. out very crisp and captured the raw On “This City,” Steve Earle sings This soundtrack is not just- are spontaneity and festive energy that an acoustic guitar-based ballad in minder of how the show featured studio recordings cannot recreate. tribute of New Orleans and its en- fantastic music. It is also a good The inclusion of audience noise during spirit. introduction to the music of New and cheering evokes the blissful feel- “This city won’t wash away / This Orleans for those unfamiliar. New ing of watching a band perform in city won’t ever drown,” he wistfully Orleans is often credited as the person or joining a second line pa- sings. birthplace of jazz by musicians and rade as it marches down the street. With music this powerful and its music has branched out into a The nuanced precision and pas- compelling, Earle may be right.

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CASEY ELOFSON The mix of fans wore black punk crowd’s favorites, which the audi- For the Daily Titan band T-shirts or plaid clad in their ence shouted out loud, like “Geral- country inspired finest. dine” and “Let It Rain.” Ragan gave the crowd what they Ragan revealed he’s working on a There was a feeling of closeness wanted by playing a few Hot Water new album with friend and Gaslight and nostalgia in the air at Slidebar, songs in between his own written Anthem singer Brian Fallon. The in Downtown Fullerton Oct. 15. It lyrics, singing both passionately with crowd hollered in excitement and seemed that the audience hopped on is raspy and Florida-riddled accent. Ragan proceeded to play a freshly a time machine and was transported “It was cool to hear the Hot Wa- written song off that album, -dedi to a dance hall or campfire sometime ter songs acoustic,” said Ryan Wom- cated to his wife, Jill. It was a sweet in the 1900s when music was pure bacher, 25, of Irvine. “I like Chuck’s song with that same country twain. with no technical gimmicks – just a voice best in Hot Water, so it was However, that same added twain man, his harmonica and guitar. pretty cool.” flavor that usually makes Ragan’s That feeling of nostalgia floated David Perez, 25, of La Habra music so unique, also made many through the air on the backs of sound felt undivided, unlike many in the of the songs sound all too familiar waves to an eager audience’s ear, as crowd. when played in a continuous set. Courtesy of PreFixMag.com former Hot Water Music frontman “I love the energy he puts into all “He played a song and I thought, Chuck Ragan serenaded the crowd his music; I can’t compare one to the LCD Soundsystem captivated the audience with their high energy songs Oct. 15 at the Hollywood Bowl. Fans seemed to enjoy Didn’t he just play that? It was good, themselves amidst the Bowl’s strict rules against photography and all beverages in glass and aluminum containers. with his acoustic set. other,” Perez said. “I love acoustic shows. (They The show room of Slidebar was but kind of sounded the same,” said have) a lot of good vibes, good feel- packed. People lined up against the Cal State Fullerton student Ashley ings. It’s a personable show,” said wall, shoved to the front and stood Rueckert, 22. Soundsystem blares at Bowl concert-goer Mark Williams, 37, of on tables to get a glimpse of the punk Despite that, Ragan put on a Los Angeles. rock crooner. The stage is lower to heartfelt show, with passionate har- dance pop, taking the audience on a Them,” it didn’t seem like the atmo- Since Hot Water Music disbanded the floor at Slidebar and the room is monica solos and fierce guitar play- MIMI CASTELLANOS on good terms in 2006, Ragan has rather small, providing an intimate ing. He commanded the crowd’s at- For the Daily Titan geek chic excursion. sphere could get any more insane. “The entire night was amazing A gigantic disco lowered, spinning set off on his own, playing his still feeling for the show. tention in simple way, which seemed from Sleigh Bells to LCD,” said Kar- from the ceiling of the dome, creat- familiar punk rock sound, but now Ragan played on this element well to be proof that whether they are a Brooklyn party band LCD Sound- ina Ani, 20, of San Fernando. “Even ing a planetarium among the faces more mellowed out and mixed with by engaging the crowd and saying fan of his past or present songs, they system drew thousands at the Hol- though the Bowl didn’t allow a lot of the crowd. This groovy affect set some country twain. This mix is how “grateful” he was for his fans’ will keep flocking to watch him per- lywood Bowl Oct. 15, causing the of things in, it was still like a giant the mood for the rest of the night, obvious when observing the crowd. support. He played many of the form again. venue to take extra precautions. party where everyone felt safe.” as brainchild James Murphy and his The Hollywood Bowl is known Left to take the stage was the crew hypnotized club kids and in- for its leniency, allowing concertgo- main course, LCD Soundsystem. die heads with boisterous electronic DOCUMENTARY: WAITING FOR SUPERMAN ers to bring their own items from Strobes cascaded, lasers shot to the beats, thuddish synths and erratic food to alcohol. Due to the chaotic sky and thousands of glow sticks industrial squeals. ... Continued from page 1 Guggenheim said a lot of students sure that Superman would rescue the dance party nature of previous per- were chucked in unison into the air, The night dwindled down and face problems not only at school, but children from the rough community formances, the Hollywood Bowl raining down on the audience. before anyone could blink, Murphy Originally believing the documen- also at home. He said that teachers and help them get a better educa- took extra measures to provide a safe The band played a mixtape of hits curtsied and exited the stage, fol- could do a great job teaching their tion. He cried when his mother told tary was too big to make, Guggen- environment for all attendees. an avid fan would carry in their car. lowed one by one by members of students, but these same children him Superman was not real. heim said the idea came to him as The venue restricted the entrance They started off with tracks offof the band. The audience maintained could come to school without a de- “I had always known that Super- he drove his kids to school. He felt of all beverages contained in glass and their latest album, This is Happen- their energy, awaiting the expected cent breakfast or good night’s sleep. man would get around to rescuing aluminum containers, and banned ing, performing “Pow Pow,” “All I teaser to end, hoping to watch them people would connect to the docu- “The only way we’re going to re- us,” Canada said. “When I realized photography for the show. This, Want,” and “Drunk Girls.” Drunk file back in position. mentary if the audience could see verse the situation – where there has that it wasn’t going to be Superman, however, didn’t seem to bog down girls threw their hands into the sky Only seconds later, the band fol- themselves through their connection been two or three generations in I realized no one was coming. It was the already hyped atmosphere. as a majority of male audience bel- lowed through, performing an en- as a parent and “someone who wants these tough neighborhoods, where one of the most shocking things I re- Noise pop duo Derek Miller and lowed the lyrics in a baritone chant. core with their first single ,“Losing great schools but can’t find them.” the parents haven’t had a good alized as a young child.” Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells and “The energy is just really high My Edge.” The song is an eight-min- He accomplished this through schooling and the grandparents Guggenheim looks at these educa- English electro pop band Hot Chip right now. Everyone is just enjoying ute dissection of Murphy’s triggers, finding children across the nation haven’t had a good schooling – is to tional reformers as revolutionaries. kicked off the night. Sleigh Bells themselves to the music they love,” including, “All the kids in Tokyo and and filming them in their scholastic roll up our sleeves and double our ef- “If we are to change the downward took to the stage first, causing fans said James Kaddish, 21, of Whittier. Berlin / I’m losing my edge to the art environments and backgrounds. forts,” he said. momentum of these neighborhoods, to rethink the meaning of loud, as The set also included hits from school Brooklyn-ites / In little jack- “When you meet Anthony, Daisy, Guggenheim titled his documen- we can’t make anymore excuses,” he they played with more force than their self-titled debut, including ets and borrowed nostalgia / For the Francisco and Emily in the movie, tary after a conversation with Geof- said. “Good schools believe that ev- Skywalker in a dangerous splatter the classic “Daft Punk Is Playing at unremembered eighties.” you connect with them so deeply, frey Canada, an education reformer ery kid can learn and that every kid of over-driven guitar and bass, cross My House” and the crowd-pleaser “I can’t even say I have a favorite because they’re just like my kids,” and President of The Harlem Chil- can perform at a hard level. I think genre demos and bittersweet vocals “Tribulations,” as well as favor- part because every moment was un- Guggenheim said. “I want these kids dren’s Zone. Canada recalled how he good teachers understand that – that amidst the mayhem. Hot Chip fol- ites off 2007’s Sound of Silver, such expected and over the top,” said Ha- in the movie to have what my kids loved to read comic books, especially every kid deserves a chance to suc- lowed with their nervy, sophisticated as “Us V Them.” During “Us V zel Estrada, 26, of Hollywood. have.” stories about Superman. Canada was ceed.”

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com October 19, 2010 8 SPORTS The Campus Huddle DTSHORTHAND Titan injuries don’t ... Sooners on top of BCS disrupt team unity Week after week we have seen Oregon has matched the school’s improvement from the Cal State highest spot since 2007, that year Fullerton women’s soccer team the Ducks lost their chance of go- defensively, but with ongoing in- ing to the title game, when they lost juries the Titans have to step up quarterback Dennis Dixon in a road to fill in new positions. loss at Arizona. When senior goalkeeper Sam Therefore, there should not be any Stillion received a concussion surprise to see the nation pay close during practice, sophomore Jes- attention to Missouri’s homecom- sica Change had to step in to the ing game this weekend, as the Tigers new position. Dealing with inju- host Oklahoma. ries is not an easy transition for Missouri (6-0) is still flying under teams, especially when they need the radar at No. 11 in the BCS, but Courtesy of MCT ALEX JAICH to find someone to take a player’s Sports Columnist the Tigers’ offense flies high above the New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi argues with first base umpire Bill Welke before being ejected. His three-year deal paid $7.5 million. spot. Although the Titans have to so-called radar. The Mizzou offense deal with injuries, they have been has been a staple in the program, successful in filling in spots and The first of the 2010 BCS Stand- but their defense allows 10.8-point a stepping up to the plate when it ings were released Sunday, and they game stand out, but their strength of comes time to try out something Yanks top spending in MLB tell the nation that a one-loss Ala- schedule to date does not with un- new. bama is still in the hunt for a nation- impressive wins over McNeese State, Brief by Michellee Cooper MARC DONEZ the Boston Red Sox at $161 million. from owning their own television al title and Oklahoma is a computer Miami (OH) and Colorado. Staff Writer And for argument’s sake, the team network, YES, and having a brand program favorite, sitting at No. 1 in Michigan State is the most in- the Yankees are currently tied with that is recognized throughout the the poll. teresting team in the BCS at No. 7, Seau crashes in the ALCS, the Texas Rangers; world. But unlike many other teams, The BCS is known to be good to their highest ranking ever. The Spar- Junior Seau, former NFL line- they spent a whopping $55 million the Yankees put that profit back into some schools. The rankings are really tans leave for their first out-of-state As the New York Yankees made backer, drove his SUV off a cliff, on their roster. the club. only for the national title picture as game this year. The Big Ten confer- their mind-boggling 15th playoff nine hours after being arrested Ultimately, what it comes down The Yankees do put money into No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the final ence should evaluate how the Spar- appearance in the past 16 seasons, under suspicion of domestic vio- to for many baseball fans is competi- the revenue-sharing pot (a glorious poll will play in the BCS title game. tans do their scheduling. The team once again chatter started up around lence. tion; the Yankees spending so much, Bud Selig idea to find balance in Oklahoma sits on top for now. The does not even have Ohio State on the water coolers about the team’s His vehicle was found on a or in many cases, too much money, competition) to help small market Sooners have held the one spot and the schedule. lavish spending. beach, 100 feet below the road, all but guarantees them a postseason clubs financially. Yet many of these have been in the top five more than There are a few more unbeaten Screams of “I hate the Yankees, in Carlsbad, Calif. The 12-time berth. Traditionalists fear that, fun- clubs don’t put the money back into any team in the 13-year Bowl Cham- teams that stand out. Auburn and they suck!” and “The Yankees get ev- pro bowler was not thought to be damentally, the gap is widening be- their teams. pionship history. LSU stand at No. 4 and No. 6 re- erything, I hate them” are a regular under the influence of drugs or tween big market and small market In January, the players’ union and Oklahoma handled Texas, the rea- spectively. occurrence. But the screams always alcohol but is still under review. clubs. the Florida Marlins agreed to increase son the computers liked the Soon- The SEC foes butt heads this Sat- get louder around playoff time, usu- Seau’s foundation reported he Jason Pecheck, a lifelong Angels the club’s spending after the team ers was because of the Longhorns’ urday at Auburn. ally as one’s favorite team is getting only suffered minor injuries but fan and criminal justice major at was found yo have violated terms of win over the anemic and sloppy TCU at No. 5 has a date with No. pounced on by the men in pin- was shaken up by the crash. CSUF, thinks the Yankees are hurt- the revenue-sharing agreement. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, a top five 9 Utah in two weeks. stripes. Seau was a standout lineback- ing baseball. Marlins then increased their payroll team, 20-13 on Oct. 16. Oklahoma Alabama and Ohio State are the For many baseball fans, the Yan- er from USC and was the fifth “It just seems like every Octo- to $55 million this season. In 2009, still sits at No. 3 in the USA Today lone one-loss team in the top 10. kees going to the postseason (and overall pick of the 1990 draft. ber it’s the Yankees,” Pecheck said. it was $34 million. and No. 4 in the Harris Poll (2/3 Alabama has the best chance to go even advancing to the World Series) He played for the Chargers, Dol- “I know they have the resources to Brittany Roper, third year nursing of the BCS rankings as the Oregon back-to-back for the national title comes natural. They expect the Yan- phins, and Patriots during his do it, but that doesn’t mean I like major, thinks the Yankees’ increased Ducks rank as No. 1 in both polls), since LSU and Auburn still await. kees to be there because, like Hal- NFL career. loween, they just go right along with it. The commissioner needs to do spending is fine. but voters should learn to appreci- Ohio State should set their sight October. something about it.” “It’s okay for them to spend that ate Oklahoma’s strength of schedule, on another Rose Bowl, but they Brief by Matthew Petropulos It’s no different for Samantha Unfortunately, the Yankees will money because it’s theirs and they’ve with conference wins against Florida need Michigan State to slip up in Dollarhide, a third year kinesiology not cut their spending until MLB earned it,” Roper said. “The more State, Cincinnati, Air Force and their favorable schedule. Magic sells shares major and lifelong Yankee fan. steps up with a salary cap. Yes, what popular teams can afford better play- Utah State. “I’ve loved the Yankees since I the Yankees do may be unfair or be ers.” NBA Hall of Famer Earvin was three years old,” Dollarhide harmful to the game. The Yankees play within the rules. “Magic” Johnson sold his share said. “My favorite player is there and But the fact of the matter is they It’s not their fault they play in New of the Los Angeles Lakers Mon- they’re winners. And they win be- are playing within the rules. The York and not Kansas City and have day. According to Yahoo! Sports, cause they spend that money they’ve Yankees spend money because, well, the financial resources that some Johnson owned about 4.5 per- made.” they can. teams do not or will not up the anty cent worth of the Lakers’ shares Do they ever! According to ESPN. The Yankees spend so much be- in order to compete. Until MLB which he bought in 1994. There com, the Yankees had the highest cause they make so much. Having comes up with a solution, the finger is speculation that Johnson sold payroll in MLB at just under $207 moved into a revenue-generating should be pointed at Bud Selig and his share so that he could pursue million. The next closest team was ballpark, the Yankees also profit not the Yankees. ownership opportunities of another NBA team. Johnson played his entire NBA career for the Lakers and even coached the team briefly in 1994. Johnson has made a profit off the court through his chain of movie theaters and other business ventures. He is also a commenta- tor of NBA games on ABC and ESPN. Courtesy of MCT Brief by Joey Szilagyi Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones (12) sets up to pass a first-quarter touchdown Oct. 3.

ELIZABETH SWIONTEK / For the Daily Titan Participants of the Irvine Lake Mud Run climb up the side of the hill as they trek their way through the course Oct. 17. MUD RUN: TITANS VOLUNTEER FOR FUNDS ... Continued from page 1 “It all depends on how many peo- the opportunity to go out into the This year the team needs new ple signed up for the event. I know we community and try something new game jerseys and workout jerseys, get some sort of percentage from the while getting money for your ser- as well as enough money to host dirt dodgeball tournament though. vice,” Troung said. social events In the end we She also feels that volunteering is

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