Vol. 87 Issue 27 March 25, 2010

Gerard Anderson participating in 2010 Slam Dunk Contest SPORTS, Page 10

This week’s concert at the Becker THURSDAY Amphitheatre: I Am Ghost Long Beach natives the most recent band to play ASI’s Wednesday Concerts. SOUND-OFF, Page 8

Multimedia Some of the best places to go on Find out what Gabby Marco is a Spring Break Roadtrip: doing now that she’s the 2010 Miss Fullerton: www.dailytitan.com/springroadtrip www.dailytitan.com/pageantfollowup The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton 4 vie for ASI presidency By Andrew Kwok Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

Students will have plenty of candidates to choose from at the Associated Students Inc. general elections on April 7 and 8 in the president and vice president categories. Similar to the national presidential elections, those running for president and vice president share a ticket. Four running teams are competing for the executive position, a sharp contrast from last year’s election in which Juliana Santos and Joseph Lopez ran unop- posed for the majority of the spring semester. Candidates running for the executive position, with those listed first in a pairing being presidential candidates and those listed second being vice presi- dential candidates, are: Joel Thayer and Beth Velasco, photo By nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor Khang Pham and Mark Gonzalez, Raymond Nation Fullerton dance students from left to right: Bobby Neal, Cassie Cole, and Kathy Lawson practice “Corvidae,” the dance piece scheduled to be performed at the Kennedy Center in D.C. and Krystal Santiago, and current vice president Jo- seph Lopez and current chief communications officer Andrew Lopez. To win the executive spot, candidates must win 50 percent of the votes plus one individual vote, which leads ASI Elections Commissioner Genevieve Eldred to think that there is a high possibility of having a Dancers chosen to grace D.C. runoff vote. The dance department has been awarded the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington “They’re all really motivated and they’re all going to work really By Brianne Kinder The dance department only chose world. Forty-two different colleges Debra Noble, dance professor and re- hard,” Eldred Daily Titan Staff Writer a small number of excellent dance presented one to two pieces and out hearsal director of “Corvidae.” said. “They’re

[email protected] majors from the school to pull off of the 52 works shown, CSUF’s dance Proud and excited for Washington’s getting very cre- They’re

this piece. “Corvidae” is based on department was one of the chosen 12 shining moment, Kathryn Lawson, ative with their “getting very Cal State Fullerton’s dance depart- the enormous knowledge and animal to perform at the Gala concert this dance major and “Corvidae” perform- campaigning.” creative with their ment has, for the second time, been power vested in human bodies. It is past Saturday. They were then picked er, said, “I still can’t believe that we Those candi- campaigning. “ chosen to perform at the Kennedy inspired by the ferocity and mystery out of the 12 and are now chosen as have been chosen for this incredible dates that have Center in Washington D.C. of crows and ravens – seen as messen- one of the four to go on and perform honor! We are now one of 31 pieces been in office al- – Genevieve Eldred, Last week, six dance majors were gers throughout the ages. at the prestigious Kennedy Center in selected from the entire United States ready may have ASI Elections selected to perform at the Ameri- The American College Dance Festi- Washington D.C. this May. to perform in D.C.” an advantage can College Dance Festival (ACDF) val Association exists to affirm the role “It is exciting that, since 2003, we Another performer, Cassie Cole, because of name at Arizona State University. The six of dance in higher education through have had numerous pieces from our took the time out to discuss her ex- r e c o g n i t i o n , dance majors included: Kindra Che- college universities and dance festi- program chosen to perform on the perience. “I had an amazing time at prior interactions with other organizations and higher nier, Cassandra Cole, Melanie Han- vals. While attending the week at the Regional Gala Concert. However, ACDF in Arizona. I learned even visibility on campus, Associate Dean of Students Dr. sel, Kathryn Lawson, Bobby Neal and festival, all dancers involved were giv- this is only the second time for us to more about performing, choreograph- Esiquio Uballe said. Sara Vincent. The dancers performed en the chance to experience a blend of be selected to perform at the Kennedy ing and critiquing dance. I’m so ex- A runoff vote would have the two candidates with a piece titled “Corvidae,” choreo- performances, master classes, and an Center, and it speaks to the dedication cited for D.C.!” Cole, along with the the most votes run against each other during elections graphed by Colin Conner and direct- opportunity to network with other and intensity of our students and the other chosen five, now wait for May on April 14 and 15. ed by Debra Noble. dancers from colleges all around the hard work of the entire faculty,” said to arrive. The high number of candidates in the executive cat- egory may be due to more students paying attention to how ASI has allocated their funds in the past, and a possible difference in opinion as to how the funds should be expended, Uballe said. Recent protests New parking structure to concerning campus budget issues are a sign that there is more concern and involvement among students. Campaigning for ASI President/Vice President gives students an opportunity to point ASI in a different direction, Uballe added. feature green elements “This is going to be an interesting election because of the particular economic situation that Cal State By Kiran Kazalbash students a more hassle-free walk to class. Universities finds itself in,” Uballe said. Daily Titan Staff Writer “Before, students would have to cut across A decline in enrollment means less funds for ASI, since a fixed percentage of student fees is [email protected] Lot E and Folino Drive,” said Jack Bage As- allocated for the company. sociate Director of Design and Construction. Providing an additional 1,500 parking spac- “Right now, ASI is at a point where “But this (walkway) will be a safer and more they stand to lose money in their es for students and staff, Cal-State Fullerton’s direct way for students to access the cam- budget because of the fact that new parking structure will not only reduce pus core.” According to the office of Design there will be a reduction in the parking frustration but will reduce the univer- and Construction, the new environmentally student fees collected,” Ub- sity’s carbon footprint, officials say. friendly structure is almost a duplication of alle said. The new parking structure will be completed the Nutwood Structure, but will include sev- July 15 and will be ready for use in fall 2010. eral sustainable and state-of-the-art features. See ASI, Located on Folino Drive, just north of the Photovoltaics, a solar paneling system, will be Page 4 Fullerton Marriott Hotel, the six-story struc- added to the roof of the structure. ture will contain a visitor’s information cen- The electricity generated from the solar pan- ter on the first level to assist those visiting the els will feed into the campus’ power grid. The campus with general parking and university landscaping around the structure will consist photo By nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor information. The re-routed Folino Drive has of low water, drought resistant, local plants. The spiral staircase to the new parking structure, being built off of Folino been made to go around a large pedestrian Drive, will see students ascending and descending this coming fall. walkway, which will pass through Lot F, giving See PARKING, Page 4 Texas legislation may affect textbooks

By Allie Mosier and, if these changes are made, it will Loftin said history is always very in- crats and moderate Republicans Daily Titan Staff Writer affect classrooms across the nation terpretable and subjective. “People fought to keep the teaching of [email protected] since Texas is a market leader in the see different things as important or Darwinism and the sepa- school-textbook industry. relevant depending on who they are ration of church and U.S. history textbooks may soon Every decade, curriculum stan- and their own life history,” Loftin state. be getting a dose of Texas conserva- dards are reviewed and serve as a tem- said. “Every ideological movement tism. In a 10-to-5 split vote, the Texas plate for textbook publishers. Don - be it conservative or liberal, has its See TEXT- Board of Education approved some McElroy, chairman of the State Board own conceptualization of history.” BOOKS, controversial right-leaning changes of Education, explained that the This isn’t the first time the board Page 4 to the social studies, economics and change in the curriculum would add has debated over what should be in- history curriculum that would call balance in the classroom because “ac- cluded in textbooks. In recent years, for changes in history textbooks. The ademia is skewed too far to the left.” conservatives questioned Darwin’s board will make its final vote in May Professor of American studies Craig theory of evolution while Demo- 2 March 25, 2010 IN OTHER NEWS Student run company shares product By Katie Rossomano friends since they attended Rosemead INTERNATIONAL Daily Titan Staff Writer High School together in San Gabriel [email protected] Valley. They began constructing the New hominid species found in Siberia idea to start a business about a year SIBERIA– DNA from a 40,000-year-old pinkie finger, belonging to a child Two Cal State Fullerton students ago. and found in a cave in Siberia, indicates that the bone is from a previously un- and four students from other colleges “We wanted to make one-of-a-kind known family of human relatives that lived among Neanderthals and modern recently began their own graphic T- stuff, and if other people like it, then shirt business and were on campus make it for them to,” said Ricky Lim, humans, German researchers reported Wednesday. co-president and a junior radio-TV- The discovery, if confirmed by research already under way, would mark the Wednesday to promote their unique film major at CSUF. first time that an entirely new species of hominid has been identified solely on the merchandise. The six students are co- basis of DNA sequencing, the team reported online in the journal Nature. It also presidents of the company “Crok Pro- They create original designs and suggests that other currently unknown species could be similarly identified. ductions.” then use a process called silk screening With the recent, and still controversial, discovery of the Hobbitt-like species They entertained CSUF students in to put them on t-shirts. The group has Homo floriensis that survived in Indonesia until about 13,000 years ago, the the quad from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m with weekly meetings to discuss future plans evidence now indicates that at least four species of human-like creatures walked alcohol-free beer pong, “H2O pong,” and designs. the Earth at the same time. where players had a chance to win Alexander Lang, co-president, is cookies and candy, markers and pens, a junior business major at Cal Poly Photo By Katie Ross0mano/ Daily Titan Staff Writer T-shirts, flash drives and even web- Pomona. He said that while the idea to The booth set up by Crok Productions, displaying their t-shirts and information about cams. start a business was formulated around their company. NATIONAL “We’re here to market our name and a year ago, it took over six months to Court issues stay on execution with hour to spare have fun,” said Tracy Nguyen, co-presi- take care of legal issues such as copy- and shipping is free. One of the quirky looks evil. dent and sophomore business major at right protection. Crok became “offi- T-shirt designs is a cartoon-like graphic Nguyen said that she initially joined CSUF. cial” about two months ago. Lang said of three grim reapers standing puzzled the Crok team because she wanted WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court blocked the execution Wednes- The Crok team was also handing that most of their designs are comical, over the corpse of another grim reaper. to “learn the ropes of small business” day evening of Hank Skinner, a Texas death-row inmate who says he is in- out coupons for $5 off any future pur- and that they hope to appeal to col- Another shirt available for sale is the and to build her resume. But now she nocent and for a decade has sought DNA testing of key evidence at the crime chase. The coupon had a disclaimer lege students and a potentially younger one that the co-presidents were sport- hopes that Crok Productions will be- scene. though: “Wearing our products will crowd as well. Crok only sells T-shirts, ing at CSUF; a black shirt with the come a full-time career for her after she Acting just an hour before Skinner was due to die, the justices issued a stay cause an increase in people staring at but can make designs for other apparel words “We Crok It, You Rock It” and graduates. of execution and said they wanted more time to consider his pending legal you, increased popularity, and random upon request. an image of a crocodile that exudes “This experience cannot be taught appeal. It will likely be several weeks before the high court decides whether unexplained events such as random Crok currently has five graphic T- cool. Lang said they are working on a in a classroom and I encourage other to hear Skinner’s case. thunder storms or spontaneous pa- shirts available for sale that range from design that will depict someone liter- students to accumulate unique expe- Skinner had sued the county district attorney seeking DNA testing of rades of ninjas.” $15 to $20 each. All of their sales are ally waking up on the wrong side of riences so that they can impress their semen and skin samples as well as two bloody knives and a man’s wind- The co-presidents have all been handled online through their Web site the bed – one side of the bed actually future employers,” said Nguyen. breaker, all taken from the scene of a triple murder in the north Texas town of Pampa. Powwow returns after two years STATE By Christine Amarantus the students and the community can “Many of them made (the Accused teacher pastored two churches Daily Titan Staff Writer come together to learn about differ- goods) themselves. They’re not [email protected] ent Native American cultures,” she factory-made,” she said. “Or they DELANO– A man accused of exposing himself to a Delano high school class said. “We try to do this every year to come from people who live on was a former pastor of two local churches, a victim of brain trauma in a 1996 crash After a two year hiatus due to a just inform about how beautiful the reservations ... they go around that killed his wife, and a substitute teacher in 14 school districts since 2001 with lack of funding, Cal State Fullerton’s culture is.” and sell it for them. That’s pretty no record of complaints, officials saidT uesday. Native American powwow returns Last year’s powwow did not hap- powerful.” In a case that has left many scratching their heads, Delano police continued to Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m. pen because of financial issues with Powwow participants like Az- interview students Tuesday about the Monday morning incident involving Mat- – 11 p.m. on the Engineering and the Association for Inter-Cultural tek/Mexika dancer Xuah Lopez, thew Steven Davis, 58, a substitute teacher. Computer Sciences lawn. The pow- Awareness, which is funded by As- 28, were ecstatic to hear the pow- The students in theC esar Chavez High School math class have given different wow, presented by the Inter-Tribal sociated Students Inc., Camacho ex- wow was back on for this year. accounts of the incident, said Delano Police Sgt. Jerry Nicholson. Some said Da- Student Council (ITSC), is the only plained. “I’m grateful that it’s here again vis appeared to be urinating in a cup behind his desk or possibly masturbating. one held in Orange County. “(ITSC was) set and ready to get this year ... Our group is in Ful- But at one point, Davis stood up, exposing himself to the class, Nicholson said. “Ours is one of the top most at- approval, but apparently there was a lerton, so this is part of the reason School officials said the class had about 20 students, mostly freshmen. tended of the Cal States, the next miscalculation in the budget and so why we do it, because we want Police arrested Davis Monday on felony charges of indecent exposure, lewd and being Long Beach, the biggest,” said they weren’t approved for the amount to join any kind of native gath- lascivious acts with children under 14 and child cruelty, Nicholson said. There was ITSC vice president Jeff Mihut. that they needed to host the pow- ering,” he said. “We’re there to no touching of children, the sergeant said. “There’s going to be native arts and wow,” she said. “That was a disap- show our support physically and jewelry, native dancing of all types, pointment to the students ... (which) spiritually.” drumming, music. We’ll have dances had they known would have re-ad- Lopez, who danced at the last Photo courtesy Anna Tiger where the audience can participate...” justed or at least collaborated with powwow held two years ago, Native American dancer at Powwow 2yrs ago. For the Record ITSC’s adviser Rosalina Camacho another club ...We’ve kind of learned represents Kalpulli Knahuak Teoti- dance for a ceremony, which is not said CSUF has hosted its powwow from the mistakes.” Camacho stated huakan, which meets every Thursday just for entertainment. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- since the ‘70s. that Native Americans come from all night to gather and dance at Fuller- Parking and admission are free. For tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any “It’s a day of celebration where over to sell goods at the powwow to ton’s Lemon Park. At CSUF’s pow- more information, call (657) 278- incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction support themselves financially. wow, Lopez and his group plan to 3603. printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online version of the Daily Titan. Please contact Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias at 657-278-5815 or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors.

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Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan March 25, 2010 3 Smoking policy may change

By Tommy Roach For The Daily Titan [email protected]

Cal State Fullerton's University Smoking Policy is on the verge of change as a new proposal for desig- nated smoking areas hits campus. The current university smoking policy dictates that smokers must stay at least 20 feet away from any building in accordance with California State law. However, Tom Whitfield, director of the Department of Environmental photo Courtesy MCt Health and Safety, said that each cam- pus can make its own policy as strict as it wants. The designated smoking areas were Plan supports alternative energy agreed upon, yet union officials want- By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor ed an even stricter policy and reduced A proposal would reduce the number of smoking areas on camps from 30 to 23. By Joshua Cuadra Princeton, Iowa is five years and five needs with job growth and I think we the number of proposed smoking ar- For The Daily Titan percent ahead of its goal and has found a way to do it. It’s good for the eas on campus from 30 to 23. smoking students. But Richey has no “We have no one to enforce the [email protected] reached 20 percent renewable energy. consumer. It’s good for reducing emis- Monique Saliu, 19, a business ma- problem with a new policy, under one policy,” Whitfield said. “Police do not Iowa’s leadership wanted to share their sions, reducing the states carbon foot- jor, is a non-smoker and said she is glad condition. want to do it so we really do not have Twenty-nine state governors have success with congress and the nation. print and it’s good for job creation.” they proposed a new policy. “I do not “I think the smoking is not that anyone.” drafted a plan calling for an increase The chairman of the endeavor is Iowa Derek Sena, a 22-year-old junior, like smoking and no one follows the bad and it is pretty spread out,” Richey Many are hoping that smokers will in alternative energies such as offshore Governor Chet Culver, who started off finds it tough to believe in the idea. policy,” Saliu said. “I think we should said. “I do not mind if there are desig- follow the new proposed smoking pol- wind and solar power. They want 10 with a team of five U.S. governors. His “It’s just another bill,” he said. have designated smoking areas so the nated smoking areas, as long as they are icy, but they might not get the chance. percent of the United States running roster quickly grew to 29, including His thoughts were echoed by energy smoke does not affect other people’s places where we can sit down.” The proposal has currently come to on renewable sources by 2012. California's governor. expert and Cal State Fullerton profes- health.” Students and university officials a stop, as approval is needed for it to This is the first coalition of its kind Pete McRoberts, the deputy press sor Robert Michaels. “They’ve tried for Similar to non-smoking students, both agree that the main issue with continue. Whitfield commented that in history; never before have so many secretary of Iowa, said that his state, the last several years and they haven’t those who smoke are not totally smoking on campus is that smokers he sent the proposal back in fall 2009 politicians come together to write up a “Saw a window in which there was an succeeded … whether it’s going to against this idea. Alex Richey, 18, an either do not follow the policy at all and it is still awaiting approval from the comprehensive wind energy proposal. opportunity for lots of energy produc- work or not, I’m not betting on it.” undeclared major, smokes at school or they are not even aware of what the vice president’s administration board. The plan, called Great Expectations, ing states and renewable energy pro- The biggest part of the plan is the mainly in the quad area. That is the policy is. There is no enforcement if a “The proposal is in limbo,” Whit- was made public on March 16, and the ducing states to come together and see construction of windmills and Mi- main problem area for most non- student disobeys the rule either. field said. authors are presenting the initiative to if we can build a consensus.” chaels says that they’re heavily subsi- both congress and the Obama admin- The plan lays out some key points, dized and the idea being put forth is istration. it asks for a reconstruction of the cur- “just a pure piece of special interest The chair and vice chair of the co- rent electrical energy grid. Right now, legislation.” alition have expressed frustration with each state has its own way of producing Ruben Lopez, 36, was a bit more Tutoring available on Youtube the way the government has neglected energy for its population but “Great confident in the idea. “Any money we energy research in the past. This time Expectations” puts forth the idea of could take away from the oil compa- By Monica Castro though, these governors are making it a nationally cohesive grid that would nies is fine,”he said. For The Daily Titan a priority, working with a sense of ur- transfer electrical power with more ef- This type of thinking has already [email protected] gency. ficiency across the country. been put into practice in European re- Vice chairman of this plan, Gov- “The energy grids across the coun- gions like Denmark, Germany and the Some college students look for ex- ernor Daniel L. Carcieri of Rhode try are sort of a mish mash of grids United Kingdom. tra help with school on a regular basis Island, said it’s time to “get serious” that were designed for states, for locals This could be a chance for the Unit- and now that help is just a click away about America’s energy future. and they were not designed for a na- ed States to compete with other na- on a Web site that would not be typi- Congress has been kicking around tional system of energy transmission,” tions' rapidly growing economies. cally associated with school: Youtube. the idea of reaching 20 percent alter- McRoberts said. "Proving that what’s This report comes at a time when Youtube now gives colleges stu- native fuel use by 2020. The team of good for the economy is good for the the question on many American's dents the opportunity to view free governors hopes their plan will put environment. It’s been tough to recon- minds is when job creation will once videos on anything from basic math America on track to meet that goal. cile environmental and conservation again gain momentum. and chemistry to calculus and phys- ics. Courtesy Youtube.com For the most part, these videos are uploaded by graduate students with a cause the topics he searches for give a Addicott added that the videos are Fullerton citizens get a lesson in policing bachelor's degree and they give precise specific solution and he cannot always something that she had not thought information on a specific subject, as meet with his professors during their about before but she would now try. By Jennifer karmarkar well as one-on-one discussion about office hours. But he also believes that "As long as they (students) know Daily Titan Staff Writer the topics. students should not rely only on these what they are doing then it's great," [email protected] Students are also able to comment videos for help and should still see said Vuryl Klassen, a math professor, on the videos and ask the creator to their professors because they are the who also believes Youtube is a great Ruth Scearce has always had a fasci- post more videos they believe will be ones writing the tests. idea. nation with the law. Now the 79-year- helpful. Like many students, Katie Addi- The videos on Youtube are avail- old former military wife and nurse is "I use Youtube tutoring for Cal- cot, a biology major, was not aware able for students to see at any time a getting a view of the police department culus 2," said Jacob Madsen, 22, a that Youtube offered these kinds of day. The best part is that they can be that most people never see. chemistry major. For Madsen, these videos, but believes, "It's a good idea seen from the comfort of a student's Ruth is one of 15 men and women videos have been of a great help be- and people need to know about it." own home. enrolled in the Fullerton Police De- partment’s Citizen’s Police Academy, a 10-week series of classes that exposes citizens to the inner workings of the police department. The first class of the spring session was held Wednesday evening. Now in its eighth year, the Acad- emy was modeled after similar pro- photo By Jennifer Karmarkar/Daily Titan Staff Writer grams across the country, according to Police Captain Dan Hughes instructs students who are part of the Fullerton Police police officials. Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy, a 10-week series of classes. \Segments are taught by personnel from all areas of the agency, including said Sgt. Andrew Goodrich, public in- shoot when we need to shoot,” he patrol officers, detectives, dispatchers formation officer for the department. said. and managers. “Our goal is to separate the fact from Another popular segment is the Graduates often go on to volunteer fiction and give a more in-depth expo- ride-along with police, which is what with the police department, some with sure to the students than they would convinced Daniel Brockman, 29, a the Retired Senior Volunteer Program ever get reading a book or watching a business administration major, to sign which is what Scearce hopes to do program.” up for the classes. when she completes the program. Each week, students are exposed “I’ve scheduled mine for a night- “I know they need all the volunteers to different facets of the department, time Saturday so I should be getting a they can get,” Scearce said. “So I’ll do including crime scene investigation, lot of good activity there,” he said. what I can. I would like to see myself identity crimes, narcotics, Internet Brockman heard about the classes as capable of helping out in the finger- crimes and domestic violence. while on the Internet in the school li- printing department.” One of the most popular segments brary. He took some criminal justice Part of the popularity of the class is the shoot/don’t shoot simulator, classes in the past and hopes this real comes from the public’s fascination which Goodrich described as a “high- world experience will supplement his with crime shows, according to depart- end video game” that uses a light gun academic knowledge. ment officials, and one of the goals rather than real bullets. The drills take “I was kind of hoping to minor in of the program is to debunk some of the students through various scenarios criminal justice but now I’m just try- the myths perpetuated on shows like that law enforcement might encounter ing to get my degree so I can get out “CSI” and “Law and Order”. when approaching a suspect. and get my career going,” he said. “But “People like to see what is really “It teaches the students that every- yeah, I’m very much interested in a ca- happening in a modern police agency,” body is not a ‘bad guy’ and we only reer in law enforcement.”

4 March 25, 2010 Annual Fullerton parking: work continues From Page 1 Hall and the Humanities build- Market turns 19 ing.” By Hannah Dellinger Ashley Glass, the Ful- The structure will also be According to the Office of De- For the Daily Titan lerton special events co- equipped with a bioswale, de- sign and Construction, the proj- [email protected] ordinator, said in a press signed to direct excess water into ect cost about 24 million dollars release that the market, plants for more efficient storm to build and is currently taking The weekly open-air Fullerton “Creates an atmosphere drainage, which will reduce the away close to 500 parking spaces, Market is scheduled to return for its similar to a European- need for irrigation. on the south end of Lot E, from 19th year on Thursday, April 1. style open air market, Another new and high-tech students during the 2009-2010 The market in Downtown- Ful where shoppers meet their feature will be the structure’s ad- school year. lerton, located on Wilshire Avenue, neighbors and get to vanced lighting control system. This, however, is not including comes back every spring and sum- know their community a LED lighting with dimming capa- the number of spaces taken up by mer to offer food, music and crafts. little better.” bilities will allow for a 50 percent other construction sites on cam- Local farmers display their colorful The market is a project reduction in power usage. pus. According to the Division of fruits and vegetables while artisans that is sponsored by the Photo courtesy Flickr “The lights will be motion- Administration and Finance’s Web and merchants sell their products. Fullerton Parks and Rec- censored and when the sun is out, site, the funding for the new park- There is live music, usually country or reation Department. been going to the Fullerton Market Dillon didn’t agree, saying, “Any the lights will actually dim auto- ing structure was paid for by stu- rock, playing while people shop and The market makes a lasting impres- for six years to purchase fruit. (bigger) would be too cluttered.” matically,” said Stephen Halcum, dent and staff parking permit sales eat. There is a “Kid’s Korner” that is sion on many of its patrons. Dianna For some, the market was not up to The Fullerton Market is located project manager and design and and was the reason for the increase meant to entertain children with ac- Dillon, an employee at the Citizen par in the past. “I thought is was re- on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor construction consultant to the in parking fees at the beginning of tivities while their parents shop. The Business Bank which is located next ally small. I thought it was too small,” Boulevard and Pomona Avenue. It university. “It’s going to be very the school year. Fullerton Market also features a beer to where the market is set up, said, “I said Brianna Serrano, a junior at Cal will be open every Thursday from 4 - power efficient.” The construction on this new and wine garden. miss it during the winter.” Dillon has State Fullerton. 8:30 p.m. and ends its run Oct. 28. Plans are also in the works for structure began in May 2009 widening the sidewalk leading to and its completion has been long Mihaylo Hall from Folino Drive, awaited and aggravating to many giving business students easier ac- students who have been facing cess to the building. Closer prox- parking troubles this school year. textbooks: Texas rewrites United States History imity to classes is what will benefit “Parking used to be a lot simpler students most, Bage said. before they started construction From Page 1 the later release of the Venona papers Gradilla said. “When you erase those founder. Instead, Jefferson will be “This new structure will really on the new structure,” said Kel- confirmed suspicions of communist people and their contributions, stu- replaced by medieval Catholic phi- give students another option of ley Arslanian, an American studies Loftin explained that controversies infiltration in U.S. government.” dents are going to feel alienated. On losopher St. Thomas Aquinas, Puri- parking closer to their classes,” major. “But now I have to park in like these have been going on for de- Another change in textbooks the academic side, it’s a misinterpreta- tan theologian John Calvin and con- Bage said. “It’s going to be ideal Lot A to guarantee I’m not late for cades. “After the Civil War, textbooks would be a reduced scope for Latino tion that Latinos haven’t contributed servative British law scholar William for students who have classes in class. I’ll definitely be happy to see in Northern and Southern states had history and culture. A proposal by to U.S. history.” Blackstone. Among these changes, Mihaylo, Langsdorf, University the new structure completed.” completely different versions of the Hispanic board a member to include The board’s majority also hope to the board wants to place a strong em- event, reflecting that learning history more Latino figures as role models make changes in specific terminology phasis in the role that Christian be- in schools has long been ideologically was shot down. This prompted board such as changing “imperialism” to liefs guided the founding fathers. driven.” member Mary Helen Berlanga to say, “expansionism,” and dropping “capi- American studies lecturer Matt ASI: Elections April 7 - 8th One of the alterations the board “They can just pretend this is a white talism” (because of its negative con- Haskins said, “The notion that Jeffer- voted on is to place a greater empha- America and His- notation) in son was not a ‘model’ founding father From Page 1 of Health and Human Development sis on the “conservative resurgence panics don’t exist. favor of “free is somewhat laughable. To ignore Jef- representative Lani Endo. of the 1980s and 1990s,” meaning They are rewrit- The notion that Jef- market.” In ferson would be to give a slanted view The current ASI executive staff “In recent years, specific colleges there would be more discussion of the ing history...of ferson was not a ‘model’ doing this, the of American history.” has proposed an operating budget have had difficulty finding candidates Moral Majority, the Heritage Foun- the United States “ board hopes The board wants to remove the that includes increased funds being to run for the ASI Board of Directors,” dation (whose mission is to promote and the world.” founding father is to depict the mention of third-party presidential allocated to inter-club councils and Joseph and Andrew Lopez said. conservative public polices based on Professor of United States candidates Ralph Nader and Ross student groups for the next academic “However, through this election the principles of free enterprise, lim- Chicano studies somewhat laughable. as economi- Perot. year, according to Joseph and Andrew process, hopefully these positions will ited government, traditional Ameri- Alexandro Gra- “ cally superior. A recommendation to include Lopez. gain more interest and students will can values and a strong national de- dilla said while “I wouldn’t an entry listing Confederate general Two out of the eight colleges that apply as a write-in candidates so they , fense), the National Rifle Association students should – Matt Haskins expect any- Stonewall Jackson as a role model for make up CSUF, the College of Arts can represent their respected college.” and Newt Gingrich’s Contract with be exposed to a American studies lecturer thing less from effective leadership was proposed, as and College of Education, still have Board of Directors members have America. wide variety of Texas. I don’t well as including a statement from no candidates for the Board of Direc- influence in ASI’s budget allocation Loftin said the version coming history and be agree with it, Confederate president Jefferson Da- tors positions. and can affect how much money is across in these debates seems to be educated on figures that have been but it’s Texas. They’re rewriting it to vis to accompany a speech by Presi- This was peculiar to Eldred, who spent on events such as ASI’s Spring strongly influenced by the current key in the conservative movement, it make Americans look good,” said dent Abraham Lincoln. said that, given the current political Concert and Snow Day, Eldred said. tea-party movement – A movement is troublesome when direct exclusions Amanda Murillo, a history major. “The main problem I have with atmosphere on campus, more stu- Harsh economic conditions, less that strongly echoes past movements and erasing of key historical figures One major change is to no longer this whole thing is that most of the dents would be expected to want to availability of classes and decreased supported by Sen. Joe McCarthy and are made. include Thomas Jefferson among the Texas Board members who decided take control of the ASI budget. enrollment rates may be factors that opposed civil rights. “One of the sad things is that there writers who influenced the nation’s have little or no training in history,” Many candidates in the board of have influenced the low number of The board also called for a more is an abundance of key historical fig- intellectual origins. The board -con Loftin said. “It seems deeply flawed directors category are running unop- board of directors candidates, Uballe positive portrayal of Cold War an- ures in terms of Cesar Chavez that cluded that Jefferson, who was a de- to me to leave content of history text- posed, including returning candidates said. ticommunism. The board recom- students could read about and learn ist and coined the phrase “separation books to people with no training or College of Business and Economics ASI is accepting write-in candidates mends that textbooks include “how and see themselves in U.S. history,” of church and state,” is not a model advanced degrees in the field.” representative Eric Niu, and College in all categories until April 5. March 25, 2010 5 Shades of Green “Made from 100% all- natural opinion”

Re-use this, maybe Are expensive campus events a waste of ASI funding? get. opposed to a two-hour show in a by April Ehrlich pact on the environment, and are safe The other $65,000 is being bro- crowded stadium with perform- Daily Titan Features Editor for customers from a health perspec- ken up between safety and secu- ers so far away from the audience’s [email protected] tive.” I’m sorry, IKEA, as much as I love rity, production and facilities and seats that it can take a pair of bin- assembling your cheaply-produced, U-N-I, the opening band. A lot of oculars to even see them. “When you see the color green, what bland furniture, there’s nothing less students are complaining that this Yes, seeing LMFAO at CSUF does it make you think of?” My poetry kind to our environment than furniture is an unnecessary cost when tak- would be a fun experience. professor asked a room full of over- that will disintegrate in only a couple ing into account furlough days, But what would be even more analytical English majors. Slowly, they years, forcing customers to buy replace- class overcrowding and professor fun would be having more park- began raising their hands: ments. layoffs. But a college should offer ing spots available on campus, or “Nature.” Ironically, the companies that must its students more than just a class- more supplies in the library and “Weed.” disguise themselves in a green costume By Michael Arellano room and a degree. The Spring By Gina Baxter computer labs. “Eco-friendliness.” are the ones that consume the most for Daily Titan Staff Writer Concert is one of the few things Daily Titan Staff Writer Don’t get me wrong, I’ve en- “Starbucks,” admitted one student. inefficient reasons. [email protected] that CSUF students look forward [email protected] joyed a few spring concerts while “I’m sorry, I can’t help it.” Newsweek released a “Green Rank- to in the year. The musicians are attending CSUF. And who could? The place is adorned ings List” for corporate businesses of As most students know, Cal popular enough to draw a crowd Statewide budget cuts and But in light of current campus in green umbrellas and awnings, the 2009, and guess who made it into the State Fullerton is the biggest and, with free tickets to all CSUF mandatory furlough days make it budget cuts, $100,000 could be cups are branded with their conspicu- top five? It surely wasn’t our aforemen- commuter campus in California. students, there aren’t many excuses seem a bit ludicrous that ASI, the used in a much more student- ous green logo, and the place screams tioned buddies. Students commute hours a day not to come. largest organization on campus to friendly way, such as stocking the “eco-friendliness.” Four out of five of the companies from every direction to come to While some people would argue promote student life, has decided library printers with more paper, And I don’t mean to say that it is lit- were technical: Hewlett-Packard, Dell, here. Because of this, few stu- that ASI could spend less money to spend over $100,000 on a con- or allowing teachers to hold more erally eco-friendly, it only exhibits itself Intel, and IBM. dents have the chance to get in- on the concert to reflect the col- cert that less than half the student classes instead of having furloughs as such with blatant self-proclamations. Topping first was Hewlett-Packard, volved on campus and experience lege’s current financial struggle, this body can attend. that cut classes that students are For instance, you receive an adorable the first major IT company to report all college life has to offer. budget is a good balance between ASI annually coordinates the still paying for. green envelope with any purchased gift GHG emissions associated with its Just walking down Titan Walk, quality and cost. If the budget was biggest activity on campus, the The ASI Spring Concert is a card that demands, “REUSE THIS supply chain. Meanwhile, Dell right- you can see the frustration in the cut, they wouldn’t be able to hire a Spring Concert. It networks to great way for students to enjoy CARD.” Of course, Starbucks wants fully earned second place by using 100 faces of students who are trying high profile headliner, and without grab the biggest celebrities, ad- the culmination of a long year of you to reuse this card for the sake of the percent renewable energy, and in the to create a college community that headliner, there would be little vertise like crazy and work hard studying, midterms and finals. earth, not because they want to make a pharmaceuticals category, Johnson & through various organizations, interest in the concert. to make sure students attend. However, a better reward would profit off your increased purchases. Johnson got third place for having the recreational activities and sup- With little interest, the concert Unfortunately, only 2,500 be to put these funds into a pro- The Starbucks Shared Planet Web largest fleet of hybrid vehicles in the port groups. would draw students who are al- CSUF students have the privilege gram that benefits the most amount site states, “Our customers care about world. Associated Students Inc. has ready involved in school, while of seeing their ASI fees in action, of students, and not just the lucky recycling, too. In fact, we get more cus- One shouldn’t be surprised to find been trying for years to increase those on the outskirts would see it because the venues for the spring ones who get their tickets early. tomer comments about recycling than a posse of technological companies student involvement through on as a feeble attempt to gain school concert are small, and tickets and Why should big name artists re- any other environmental issue.” Funny, crowding the top five corporate “Green campus activities and have defi- support and ignore it. While it space are limited. ceive all of our student funds when because Starbucks doesn’t recycle a Rankings,” simply because they have nitely made some headway. The seems like the school is taking a Furthermore, in recent years, they don’t attend our school and damned thing. All cups get thrown the resources and intelligence at hand largest of these events, the Spring chunk of student’s money to put while ASI spring concerts have don’t have to endure the increas- away, faucets are left running at full for it. Concert, is on its fourth year. on a concert that most won’t at- sold out, not every ticket holder ingly bare-bones education that we force for minutes at a time, and loads Nonetheless, I would have never This concert has featured some tend, when you look at it in per- shows up to the event. are receiving? of edibles are thrown out at the end of guessed Hewlett-Packard or Dell were big-name artists as headliners in spective, the school is only taking Why then does ASI continue ASI should reevaluate the ways the day. incredibly focused on being kind to the the past, such as Three 6 Mafia, about $3 from each of the 36,262 to pour a huge amount of fund- student funds are allocated by mak- Unfortunately, Starbucks isn’t alone earth, only because they aren’t boasting New Found Glory and Kanye students at CSUF. ing into the concert each year, if ing sure money we pay in tuition in dressing itself up as a “green” com- about it all over commercials and sales West, costing the school a pretty The price for this concert is far every fee-paying CSUF student fees each semester is going to be pany in order to rake in earth-conscious racks. penny. outweighed by its rewards. Stu- student isn’t able to attend? given back to all CSUF students in consumers. In other words, when we think of This year’s headliner, LMFAO, dents are able to have a carefree ASI fees increase each year, so it the most effective and meaningful Another big player on corporate the color green, we don’t think of Intel is being paid $45,000 for their night with no costs attached as well seems only fair that ASI use fund- way possible. Then students would field, IKEA, states that it “works to or IBM. We think of weed. Oh, and performance, which is nearly half as form some pride in the school ing they receive from student fees be happy with how their ASI dol- ensure that products and materials are Starbucks, which is far from living up of the concert’s $100,000 bud- that they’ve invested so much in. on more productive endeavors, lars are spent. adapted to minimize any negative im- to its “green” proclamations.

Photo By Skylar Smith/Daily Titan Opinion Editor 6 March 25, 2010 Health Care: Some criticism on the historic health care reform bill that passed on March 22 Women’s rights and health care Health care palooza, is it over? By Cort Tafoya By Serena Whitecotton Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] Is it over? This Tuesday was a historic mo- You promise? ment for the United States, as well Can Rush Limbaugh leave the as a setback for women’s rights. country now? As one Huffington Post blogger The health care debate was full put it, “The morning after the pas- of fun facts and talking points, and sage of the health care reform bill while it forced many of us to fire up feels a lot like November 5, 2008, Google to figure out what the heck a in California.” death panel was, it also revealed the I applaud the House Democrats extent to which our politics and po- for their hard work and finally pass- litical process have entered a lunacy- ing reform in the health care in- filled netherworld I like to call crazy- dustry, but the bill comes with gi- town. gantic problems and loopholes for When historians look back on this women that I can’t possibly ignore, period of our country’s history, the only thing they’re going to wonder is especially during Women’s History Photo Courtesy MCT Month. Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) appears at a rally against the Stupak amendment to the how we were all so stupid. Last semester, I took an Ameri- health care reform bill December 2, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Consider the 180 degree turn- can studies class called Women in around the left just did on a bill American Society with Carrie Lane ing politics and feminism: this bill atic wage discrimination.” many of them wouldn’t even sup- (I highly recommend it). I learned gives insurance companies power Another practice, which many of port a month ago. This flip-flop can about women whose fight for equal- over women’s bodies. you may not know about, is called be no more apparent than when ity and justice allow me to attend You, dear reader, may think this gender rating. It raises premiums MSNBC’s Ed Schultz said back in Cal State Fullerton, vote and even isn’t a big deal since women can simply because you are a woman. December, “We’re going to be hand- write this article. still legally get abortions. However, Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the ing the private insurance companies These women would be disap- since the bill requires that an extra House, alleged that this practice is forty million customers, roughly, pointed with the bill that President step be taken to pay for the cover- over, but for businesses with less with tax payer dollars… where is the Obama signed. age, it becomes an extra step dis- than 100 employees, it still remains competition?” The bill offers no abortion rights, couraging abortion services. Even if in effect. How anyone can continue It was a great question. But af- thanks to the Stupak-Pitts Amend- women are willing to pay for this to justify discriminating against ter the health care bill was passed ment and Obama’s last-minute ex- coverage out of their own pocket, women in the year 2010 is beyond on Sunday night, Schultz was sud- ecutive order. they can’t unless they find an insur- me. denly ecstatic. He proclaimed that The Stupak-Pitts Amendment ance company that doesn’t receive Not only is this bill deeply President Obama had become, “The prohibits federal funding for any any federal help, which women flawed, the passage of the bill was greatest first-term president in his- insurance policy that covers abor- will be hard-pressed to find come flawed. I’m not talking about bipar- tory.” tion (except in cases related to rape, 2014. tisanship, which wasn’t expected to Personally, I thought Lincoln had Photo Courtesy MCT incest or danger to the mother’s The part that baffles me is Presi- happen. a pretty good first term, what with People attend a ‘Kill the Bill’ rally in opposition to government reform of health care in life). dent Obama, who campaigned for It’s the fact that Congress and winning the Civil War and all. He Washington, D.C. Saturday, March 20, 2010. The bill also requires that ifa change and hope, signed an ex- the president suggested that reform also ended slavery. But hey, Obama woman would like coverage, she ecutive order supporting this anti- could only happen at the expense just found a way to print money out “We should not have a govern- losers in the ‘Are you smarter than will have to write two separate abortion language. I can’t believe of women’s rights and that those of thin air so people can get their ment program that determines if Michele Bachmann contest?’,” Frank checks a month: one to her regular, that this is the same man whose rights are negotiable. rectal exams, so I guess he wins. you’re going to pull the plug on quipped. federally-funded insurance for ev- first action as president was signing My objection isn’t to the health This over-the-top attitude toward grandma,” said Republican Senator For America to truly put its stamp eryday health coverage and one to a women’s rights bill. It’s amazing care reform movement – I’m com- Obama’s accomplishment didn’t Chuck Grassley a week later. on one of the worst played-out polit- a separate, no-government-money- how much a person changes in a pletely in support of reform and end with Schultz. On the very same I never got a chance to express my ical debates in its history, we needed whatsoever insurance company for year. change and all that hullabaloo – I night, Robert Kuttner, editor of the gratitude toward these two morons. a political process that matched its abortion coverage. But this bill doesn’t only back- object to the reform coming at the very liberal “American Prospect” So, on behalf of America, I’d like to absurdity. While eliminating federal fund- track through abortion rights, it price of my freedom. magazine, wrote an article where say thanks Chuck and Rush for your Enter reconciliation, filibusters, ing for abortions might seem like continues to allow age rating: the We are still not recognized as he called the bill’s passage a turn- enlightening comments. I’m a liber- and “deem and pass.” Combining a good idea – it appeases the anti- practice of putting higher premi- equals under the Constitution, we ing point in the Obama presidency tarian, and with your brilliant insight these maneuvers nearly amounted abortion/pro-life Democrats and it ums on older people. are still paid 70 cents to every man’s (I guess by turning point, Kuttner into electrical outlets and logos, you to the death of the entire legislative seemingly gets the government out Age rating discriminates against dollar, and now we are guaranteed meant that Obama finally realized guys really addressed my concerns process. of the abortion debate – it ends up women, according to the National less health care coverage than the 51 senate votes is greater than 49). about future taxes, cost controls and “Instead of fraying under the causing a lot of problems. Organization for Women, because rest of the country. When will real Kuttner added, “At long last, we unconstitutional mandates. strain of imperial overstretch, we’re I’m not going to get into pro-life/ women’s income and savings are change and reform happen for all saw this president leading, as only a Fortunately for me, the incom- paralyzed by procedure. Instead of pro-choice debate, I’m merely talk- lower due to “a lifetime of system- Americans? president can.” prehensible logic didn’t stop there. re-enacting the decline and fall of Congratulations! Now that The conservative wing of American Rome, we’re re-enacting the dissolu- Obama’s balls finally dropped, maybe politics brought their fear monger- tion of 18th-century Poland,” wrote he can do what he should have done ing into the health care arena via Paul Krugman of the New York a long time ago: tell this country that the tea party movement, producing Times. if it ever wishes to meet the politi- some of the most memorable and In 17th and 18th century Poland, cal challenges of its time, it’ll need to outrageous moments in our political any one member of the legislature find its brain – and fast, since none history. One ObamaCare protestor could nullify a bill by simply stand- of these strange declarations from shouted at Rep. Barney Frank (D ing up and shouting, “I do not al- his supporters compared to the daily – Mass.) that he was “supporting a low!” making the country completely ramblings of imbecilic Republicans Nazi policy” by being a proponent ungovernable. Apparently, this was heard throughout the entire weari- of health reform. The irony is that the level America’s political process some health care debate. Frank happens to be an openly gay, sank to on its way to passing health “Obama’s got a health care logo Jewish American. care reform. I’m almost worried that that’s right out of the Adolf Hitler “Some of the people (at the rally) Iraq is now better at democracy than playbook,” Rush Limbaugh diag- that wanted to engage me in con- we are. nosed in August of ‘09. versation appeared to have been the Whether it was Fox News’s Glenn Beck calling the bill an “affront to God,” or Rep. Alan Grayson (D – Fl.) saying the Republican plan for health care reform was, “Don’t get sick and if you do, die quickly,” I take solace in knowing it’s all over. My only hope is that the next time America takes on a formidable issue, there’s a lot less stupidity and a lot more substance.

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[email protected] The album will be finished by mid- If given the opportunity to per- Maginn April and it’s expected release date is form in Germany, Crist hopes it For fans of: Kings of Leon, Tonic, May 1. will be a catalyst to 4th and Dock’s Cold War Kids “When we’re in the studio, it’s like international success because the By April ehrlich everybody gets into attack mode,” band would like to “tour the world Daily Titan Features Editor It’s been six years since the forma- Seller said. and record multiple albums and gain [email protected] tion of 4th and Dock, an alternative With everything on their plate millions of fans across the world that rock band from North Carolina, and right now, 4th and Dock, who play understand 4th and Dock.” For fans of: Minus The Bear, Q Photo By Christa Connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor they are finally about to take the frequently at Slidebar in Fullerton, 4th and Dock won’t let anything, And Not U, Bright Eyes Cursive bassist Matt Maginn performs at the Glasshouse on the band’s most recent tour world by storm with the release of seem to be in attack mode even including negativity or arguments, with Alkaline Trio, supporting their latest album ‘Mama, I’m Swollen’. their first studio album and a possible outside of the studio. For the past stand in the way of achieving suc- In 2003, The Ugly Organ illus- show in Germany. month, the band has been rehears- cess. trated just what Cursive was made of: DT: How’s the tour been in gen- you come to a point and you’re choos- The band now resides in Hol- ing for a contest in which they were “You have to sacrifice a lot to be youthful angst paired with a Dylan- eral for Mama I’m Swollen? ing between what you’re expected to lywood and consists of Mikal Crist hand-picked to compete in. The win- successful within a band, so egos get esque social commentary that carved MM: We did it differently than do and what you want to do. The Pe- (vocals), Alex Seller (lead guitar), ning band will be sent to Germany to set aside and we just do work and them into the indie-emo charts for usual. It was broken up into sections, ter Pan part is just any individual re- Brent Oliver (guitar), Michael Lu- play the Emergenza Festival. try to have as much fun as possible,” good, paving a successful path for so it took up all year. Instead of going verting to a youthful side, and wheth- ebke (bass) and Alex Sivers (drums) “It’d be so amazing to play in Ger- Crist said. “It’s amazing how well we subsequent releases. Now, after a on for like six weeks straight we went er that’s the responsible thing to do, – a group of guys in their 20s from many,” Oliver said. “Being able to all get along. Even though some of us three-year hiatus, the group gathered out for like two weeks five times. although I think by definition thats all over the country, including Texas, play at a European festival is some- have been (in the band) less than a together from many side projects and DT: Is that easier? not the responsible thing to do. Ohio and New York. Two years ago, thing I’ve always wanted to do.” year, they feel just as much a part of many life changes, producing a re- MM: It’s a little easier, but then DT: Do you feel like this album is Crist, 4th and Dock’s only original It’s up to the audience for bands to this as anyone.” flection of what it means to be older, you also end up spending a lot of more or less polished than your previ- member, and Seller left their lives in advance in the competition, so 4th According to the band, their posi- wiser and still living for music. time doing just that, just waiting to ous releases? North Carolina to find musical suc- and Dock will need all their fans at tive attitudes and determination are Mama, I’m Swollen, Cursive’s sev- go on the road. We have other proj- MM: I would go less. It’s less than cess in Hollywood. the semi-finals at the Joint in Hol- sure to bring them success in the near enth album, is a conceptual expres- ects. Tim has solo work and screen- Happy Hollows, that’s for sure. It was “The move has been one hell of a lywood April 3. The finals take place future. sion of society’s pressure to grow up, plays that he does, Ted has another a conscious effort to use less produc- ride,” Seller said. “We’ve done things July 3 at the Whisky in Hollywood. “Rock ‘n’ roll is dead and we are to put on nice shoes and a tie for band and I work at a label. Touring tion, maybe because its darker. The out here that we never would have “Sharing music we’ve written our- here to resurrect it for good,” Sellers some respectable job. keeps us away from those jobs. production is a lot shinier in Happy if we had stayed in North Carolina. selves and getting positive feedback said. But these guys won’t take it. DT: Do you feel like Mama, I’m Hollows because it’s happier. When We’ve really started to hone in on They’ve still got their sneakers, their Swollen grows off your previous re- we approached this one, we wanted what we were born to do – melt faces torn jeans and sweaty T-shirts, and lease Happy Hollows in an organic to make it more raw and strip it with our rock ‘n’ roll.” though they’ll be losing hair soon way, or does it take a totally different down, but we ended up compromis- Since the move, 4th and Dock, enough, they’re still touring the na- path? ing some of that and fell halfway be- whose sound has been compared to tion and screaming into microphones MM: I feel like it’s more connected tween what we were striving for and Cold War Kids and Kings of Leon, one at a time: “I hate this damn en- to our second record in a lot of ways. increased production use. has achieved more than a simple dose lightenment / We were better off as It’s on two pacts — one is sort of a DT: Why did you want to make of West Coast recognition. They’ve animals!” reaching back to that era, while at the this one more raw? made a name for themselves in Hol- In a lime-green painted backroom same time progressing forward. And MM: It was a reaction to the lywood by playing packed shows at the Glass House, just before their I think it’s quite different thanHappy environment, really. Recording has at famous Hollywood venues like show with Alkaline Trio, Cursive’s Hollows. It’s less pop-driven. The lyri- gotten so much more affordable and House of Blues Sunset Strip and the bassist Matt Maginn sat on a partially cal direction is a little different, this more easier to edit, so everything Roxy. In 2005, they performed to an broken black couch to discuss their is more gloomy and melancholy. The has become shinier and a lot more audience of 140,000 at a music festi- most recent release. Bright-eyed and funny thing is, with Happy Hollow, poppy. There’s no room for mistakes. val in Georgia with the Pixies and the sweaty, he cheerfully admitted this it’s kind of a more sarcastic and sort We wanted to avoid any edits and to White Stripes. was the first day of the tour, and it of irreverent. This one is completely record the way we started doing it, With each passing day, things seem was starting off “great.” vacant of all political stuff. Whereas which is to lay it down one way and to move more towards 4th and Dock’s Daily Titan: Do I sense some sar- Happy Hollow was rife with it. pick and choose from there. goal of international success. They are casm? DT: I keep hearing the phrase “Pe- Cursive will return to Southern currently working on their first full- Matt Maginn: No, it’s like the ter Pan syndrome” in describing your California April 1 at the House of length album with John Spiker, bass- only time ever I can say that because lyrics. What do you make of this? Do Blues, San Diego, supporting Alka- ist of Tenacious D and Filter. it’s been a good day so far. It’s sunny, you agree with it? line Trio. “We have never been so excited to Photo Courtesy of 4th and dock we got here early, and there’s no stress MM: I think it’s basically a refusal (For full interview, visit www.dai- get in the studio before,” Crist said. 4th and Dock members (from right) Mikal Crist and Alex Seller, pictured with former or running around. to grow up, or that hesitation when lytitan.com/Cursive) “I feel like this is just a huge dream members, will compete to perform at Emergenza Festival in Germany. 8 March 25, 2010 Band spreads bad seeds with new album

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It seemed that the standing room was all used up at the Tomor- row’s Bad Seeds sold-out listening show for their new album, Sacred For Sale, at The Roxy in Hollywood March 20. “We’ve played The Roxy enough times before, but this is our first time headlining,” bassist Andre Davis said. Sacred For Sale is the band’s sophomore album and will be hit- ting store shelves everywhere May 25. Photo by Glenn Asuncion/For The Daily Titan Photo by Lucio Villa/ For The Daily Titan The bands Sand Section and B- Tomorro’s Bad Seeds played The Roxy March 20 in supposrt of their upcoming album, Long Beach rockers I Am Ghost attracted a crowd of approximately 200 people for the Wednesday Concert at the Becker Amphitheatre Foundation opened for the Bad ‘Sacred For Sale’, releasing May 25. March 24. Seeds before the headliners took the stage. The crowd’s anticipation to hear a-Mouse, 311, The Wailers, Penny- The song “Love Street” from the new tracks was intense; before wise, Pepper and Steel Pulse. their first album hit number three This week at the Becker: I Am Ghost the Seeds came on, the curtain was “Playing for TBS is so cliché, but on radio stations in Hawai’i and down and the crowd was chanting it’s a dream,” said guitarist and vo- grew to be a hit on all the islands. clothing adding to their unrefined “T.B.S.” at a deafening volume. As calist Sean Chapman.“I mean, I’ve Sacred For Sale hasn’t even hit By Oscar romero accentuated by a discordant, harsh and deep growl evocative of the look. the curtain rose, the audience gave been playing for years and now I the shelves, but its songs are already Daily Titan Staff Writer get to play with big-name bands.” a hit. Their Myspace.com page has [email protected] band Atreyu. I Am Ghost played “Bone Gar- an ear-shattering roar of excitement I Am Ghost also incorporate two den” and “Buried Way too Shallow,” that filled the building. Drummer Pat Salmon, who hails clips of a few of the tracks off of the guitars, adding another element to songs from their album Those we “It’s so rad to see all these people from New Jersey, has only been a new album for fans to preview. The I Am Ghost performed at the their method of Leave Behind. showing us love,” Seeds frontman part of the band for a couple of new songs were posted over a span Becker Amphitheatre at Cal State music. “I like the intensity Moises Juarez said. months. of a few weeks, once a week. Fullerton for Associated Students The band and the guitar riffs,” The Bad Seeds opened with a fan The sound of TBS is a mix of Their single “Slow Down,” off Inc. Production’s Wednesday con- members recog- Multimedia said 25-year-old Joey favorite from their debut album, reggae, rock, punk, soul and hip- of the new album, has over 4,000 cert. nize Metallica, To see I Am Ghost’s per- Slockbower, referring to Early Prayers, which was released hop. Each song is different than the plays on Myspace and is already a The show attracted a crowd of Muse and the formance visit: “Bone Garden.” in June 2007. next and all are powerful. hit at live performances. roughly 200 people, as some head Foo Fighters for Unlike other bands Even through the light layer of Their performance was electri- “It comes down to growing out banged and raised their fists to the having a pro- that only use a couple of smoke, one could fying and full of ourselves and utilizing the tal- heavy beat of the songs. found influence members to write a song, see the hundreds of fun, dedi- ent that we all have and trying to With flying guitars and high-speed on their music. all the members of I Am of people singing cation, love make it a little bit more from all crashing drums, the band performed Their diversity Ghost contribute in cre- along with Juarez. and life that angles,” guitarist Matt McEwan with passion and briskness. is noticeable in ating a song. After the “People are poured excite- said. “We’re comprising and mesh- “They sounded very good live, their songs, as music is put together, singing our songs ment off the ing it all together and it’s working and that is very hard to do,” student many of them Juliano adds lyrics to the in cities that we’ve stage and into for us right now.” Katie Owens said after the show. include varia- www.dailytitan.com/ mix. never even been the crowd. “The new album is from the I Am Ghost is based out of Long tions of speed, IAmGhost “We each just come to,” Davis said. Not only heart and if it’s from the heart, then Beach, and the first five members sound and beats. up with ideas, go into The Bad Seeds are the Seeds it’s right and that’s what this album performing together in April 2005. “Thats what a room and mash them have been on the o u t s t a n d i n g is,” Chapman said. “That’s why it’s Even though the lineup has changed distinguishes us from other bands, out together,” Rosales said. scene since 2004 musicians and called Sacred For Sale, ‘cause in a over the years, they still maintain because we listen to everything,” said To date, the band has released two and their success entertainers, sarcastic way, it’s saying that we their drive to continue performing Juliano. “From pop, to hardcore, to full-length studio albums and an EP. has been awe-in- they are also put our hearts into this and it’s not and create new music. Steve Juliano classical.” I Am Ghost also recently released a spiring. ‘Sacred For Sale’ is out May 25 versatile entre- worth just giving it away.” is the frontman with Timoteo Ro- This rock group meshes many live album entitled Live in Orange “It’s been a great preneurs. The TBS will be touring throughout sales and Chad Kulengosky playing musical styles ranging from Punk County. The band is embarking on experience and we feel blessed to band started UrbanTone Records he U.S. and is looking forward to guitar. Complementing the line up to Metal, integrating heavy and fast a tour on the East Coast with Black play with bands of such high cali- to help “Get the seed out!” Now the release of Sacred For Sale. is Ron Ficarro on bass and Justin guitar riffs and bass lines into their Veil Brides, as well as throughout ber,” Juarez said. the band is tearing through the “I hope the ride never ends,” McCarthy beating the drums. sound. With dark lyrical content, Europe along side Eyes Set to Kill, They have played throughout country and TBS’s music is catch- Juarez said. “This is like a new be- Their songs use a melodious voice the band also dressed in jet-black Confide and Lower than A. the country with bands like Eek- ing like wildfire. ginning.” March 25, 2010 9 The Ruby Suns Artists perform spoken word, acoustics at Troubadour

By Matthew Baldwin stories of his famous friends. Sib, – Fight Softly For The Daily Titan who still occasionally plays with Wax, [email protected] seems to have found a niche with By Juanita Vasquez his one-man stage show. The crowd Daily Titan Staff Writer For fans of: Henry Rollins, Ian loved it. [email protected] Mackaye, Gaslight Anthem, Chuck “I thought he was fantastic,” said Ragan Julie Martin, 22, of Los Angeles. “He For fans of: The Honeydrips, was entertaining, funny and had great Pants Yell!, Yeasayer, The Dodos, Joe Sib and Brian Fallon are from stories.” Panda Bear different spectrums of the punk rock After Sib exited, Fallon took the emerge out of the sounds created at world. Sib, a California native, played stage, humorously saying that if you It's a slow crawl up the tunnel the start of the album and delve into in influential ‘90’s punk bands Wax sign to SideOneDummy, it’s in the carved by The Ruby Suns. Clinging to an unexpected and fast-moving ar- and 22 Jacks. Fallon, from New Jer- contract that Sib must open for you the walls are synthesizer particles that rangement. sey, spent the aughts playing in local at some point. Fallon was in a talk- Photo By Matthew Baldwin/For The Daily Titan burst open to the touch and travel in Unlike typical electronica bands, Jersey bands before achieving recent ative, humorous, lively mood and Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem played his first West Coast solo show at the echoing waves to the ears. On Fight The Ruby Suns' third release is wel- success with The Gaslight Anthem. his set was reflective of this. Fallon Troubadour March 19. The set combined spoken word and an acoustic performance. Softly, the New Zealand band creates comed by the ear because the songs What they do share in common, spoke at length on various subjects, an atmosphere that maintains musical are not made up of layer upon layer of though, is the record label SideOn- including growing up in New Jersey, Sprinkled in between stories, of He also had a surprise for the consistency without adhering to a pre- sounds. eDummy. The label, co-owned by Sib playing with some of his idols, such course, were songs. Opening with crowd after the encore, playing an ab- dictable formula. After listening to the album sev- has put out tons of albums from pop- as Bruce Springsteen and Mike Ness, “The ’59 Sound,” Fallon played a solutely amazing cover of “Lost in the The Ruby Suns revolve around eral times, one is able to recognize the ular punk rock bands such as Flogging how his band turned down an offer good mix of Gaslight Anthem tracks Supermarket” by The Clash. Ryan McPhun, whose reverb-soaked small tweaks that make what initially Molly, Gogol Bordello…and yes, The to be in a Coca-Cola commercial, as from both full length’s Sink or Swim Sib has found something good creations hypnotize listeners before sounded like one endless song into ten Gaslight Anthem. Coke is his drink of choice, as well as and The ‘59 Sound, as well as The with “California Calling.” Anybody setting them off into a frenzy. The first tracks filled with adrenalized percus- On March 19, Fallon played his doing an impressive impersonation of Senor and the Queen EP. Highlights who is a fan of punk rock music half of Fight Softly is a passive tangle sion and shimmering vocals. first West Coast solo show at the Tom Waits. included a crowd participated “Miles should take the time to see Sib per- of droning vocals and layers of synthe- Fight Softly is an upbeat record Troubadour in Los Angeles, with Sib “He talked a lot,” said Jeff Schmidt, Davis and The Cool,” “Blue Jeans form. They won’t be disappointed. sized noises that can be discouraging full of bright moments and melodies. opening. 25, of Fullerton, “but it made the and White T-Shirts” and “Wooder- And as for Fallon, he has a good on the first listen. But once reaching Whether or not those listening are Sib performed his spoken word show good.” son,” for which Brian Fallon said was thing going for him with The Gas- the track called "Cranberry," the ag- music connoisseurs, this is definitely stage show, “California Calling.” He “His random stories were the best named after the Matthew McCho- light Anthem, but he has proven that gressive side of the album appears. the perfect album for bedroom dance spoke of his childhood in Santa Cruz, part,” added Ignacio Oseguera, 25, of naughey portrayed character from he could hold his own if he ever does At this point, McPhun's vocals sessions. his discovery of punk music and told Yorba Linda. Dazed and Confused. choose to go the solo route. The Morning Benders – Big Echos Editors’ Playlist By Greg Young handled most of the production du- For The Daily Titan ties and receiving all songwriting cred- [email protected] its on Tin Cans, Chu’s terrific ability to write pop melodies remains intact Daily Titan Spring Break 2010 playlist For fans of: The Walkmen, on the band’s sophomore effort. Dr. Dog, Grizzly Bear, Beach “Excuses,” the first track of Big Chris Uylott – Webmaster Sergio Cabaruvias – Executive Editor House Echo, sets the tone for the whole al- “So Far We Are” – French Kicks “Welcome to the Working Week” – Elvis Costello bum. It begins with majestic strings, As the album title implies, the latest orchestral drums and the persistent April Ehrlich – Features Editor Kaitlin Paiz – News Editor release from The Morning Benders, strum of an acoustic guitar. Chu’s vo- “All Things, Alright” – Page France “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” – Rupert Holmes Big Echo, is a lush, atmospheric col- cals come in, and they are drenched drowned out by the other instru- lection of bittersweet, 1960s-inspired in just the right amount of reverb ments, making the lyrics unintel- Meghan Alfano – Sound-Off Editor Jeremiah Magan – pop songs that make for a pleasant to give his emotive croon a pleasant ligible. This may have been done to “Last Nite”– The Strokes “Another Drinkin’ Song” – The Mighty, Mighty listening experience. 1950s soulfulness. The song builds in create an atmospheric mood, but it Bosstones Whereas The Morning Benders’ momentum as it progresses and grad- backfires because it stifles the- emo Simon Liang and Gilbert Gutierrez III – 2008 debut album, Talking Through ually incorporates more elements. tion and the melody of the song. Sports Editors Kristen Hulsey – Design Editor Tin Cans, was sunnier and more This use of minimal elements Big Echo, despite some missteps, is “The Thong Song” – Sisqo “Margaritaville” – Jimmy Buffett carefree, Big Echo feels moodier and building up into a dense, multi-lay- a solid album for a young and talent- more textured – probably due to ered blast of melodic fuzz is a com- ed band that shows a lot of promise. Danielle Flint – Copy Editor Laura Barron-Lopez – News Editor Chris Taylor, bassist for Grizzly Bear, mon device used throughout this 11- The Morning Benders have already “The Price is Right’” – Theme Song “You Shook Me All Night Long” – AC/DC co-producing this record with front- track record. Although Big Echo feels demonstrated they can craft delight- man and primary songwriter, Chris- like a more cohesive album than Tin ful pop songs with the skill of a band Ashleigh Johnson – Copy Editor Damon Lowney – Online Editor topher Chu. The production evokes Cans, there are times where it feels well beyond their years. Whether they “Yo’ Mama” – Butterfingers “Cygnus...Vismund Cygnus” – The Mars Volta the works of Phil Spector and Brian like the band relies too much on the can develop a sound that really distin- Wilson. same formula that causes some songs guishes them from some of their con- Donald C. Stefanovich – News Editor Isa Ghani – Multimedia Editor Despite Taylor’s presence on Big to sound repetitive and bland. temporaries and displays more versa- “MMMBop” – Hanson “I Love College” – Asher Roth Echo, Chu is still very much the driv- On “Sleepin In,” the vocals are tility remains to be seen. Until then, ing force behind the band. Having drenched in too much reverb and they are a band to keep an eye on. 10 March 25, 2010 Titans ready for Rainbow Warriors By Nicholas fortes This weekend’s opponent, The Titans have changed up their Senior forward to Daily Titan Staff Writer Hawai’i, enters the series with an rotation again with Serrano sending [email protected] 11-9 record, all of which have been sophomore Noe Ramirez (3-1) to played at home, and is traveling to the mound on Friday, junior Dan- Cal State Fullerton baseball re- Southern California for five games iel Renken (2-2) Saturday and their turns home for a three-game series in six days. usual Sunday starter sophomore Ty- star in Dunk Contest this weekend at Goodwin Field “We’re going to do what we do no ler Pill (1-3). hosting the Rainbow Warriors of the matter who we play and they haven’t Serrano said he feels that there By simon liang University of Hawai’i Friday through been off the island much… so we’ll isn’t one ace on this team but many. Daily Titan Sports Editor Sunday after their sweep of Wash- have the homefield advantage play- “I don’t look at anyone in our [email protected] ington last weekend and a 4-2 loss ing on grass. They play on carpet all pitching rotation as an ace; I see to Loyola Marymount March 22. the time but they’re a well-coached them as three aces,” Serrano said. “I The 2010 NCAA men’s - bas The Titans (10-10) are back to team, they know how to play the want to set the tone on Friday with ketball Final Four will be a little playing .500 ball after their strong game, but my concern is how we Noe (setting) the tempo and the more Titan friendly this year. road performance against the Hus- play,” Titan Head Coach Dave Ser- strikes like he’s been doing for the Senior forward Gerard An- kies in Washington, outscoring them rano said. majority of the year.” derson has been invited to the 34-13 in the three-game series, and Hawai’i lost three of four from Daniel Renken’s 2-2 start to the NCAA Slam Dunk Contest in it’s big to see the bats finally come former Titan Head Coach George season isn’t what he’s used to but this Indianapolis, Ind. on April 1 in to life. Horton’s Oregon Ducks who beat team has the talent and the guys to conjunction with the Final Four Junior short- the Titans at get the job done. weekend. stop Christian Goodwin Field “Hawai’i is going to come in and “It’s great exposure for the Colon may final- I’m seeing the on opening night try to take it to us, and of course school, it’s obviously great ex- ly be over his cold and the Rainbow everyone wants to beat us, but this posure for myself, and I’m just streak when he ball well, I’m sticking Warriors are com- weekend we’re going to try to sustain happy that I was able to get in,” opened the series with“ my approach ing off a four- things and play a full nine innings,” Anderson said. on March 19 with “ game sweep over Renken said. Anderson has become an In- four hits (three and I’ll be just fine. the Air Force. “I’m trying to get back into a ternet superstar with his rim- of which were – Christian Colon “I know for mode where I’m consistent. I’ve had shattering dunks and has many home runs) and Junior shortstop sure that we’re some good starts where through four people to thank for being props five RBIs leading going to be on innings I’m pretty good and then the in his videos. the Titans to the top of our game fifth and sixth I’m not myself and Just type in Gerard Ander- 9-7 victory and because we’re go- this weekend I’m just trying to sus- son in your YouTube search bar backed that up with a home run in ing to have the effort we had last tain it as long as I can.” and you will see his many vic- the March 20 game. As a team they weekend and that’s going to be big The Titans start play at 7 p.m. Fri- tims (i.e. UCLA senior forward had a season-high 22 hits, five by ju- for us because when we play hard day. Saturday’s game starts at 6 p.m. Nikola Dragovic and Cal State nior center fielder Gary Brown. and play with a lot of effort we come and Sunday at 1 p.m. all at Goodwin Northridge sophomore guard in a game against LMU was not out on top,” Colon said. Field. Vinnie McGhee) what the Titans were expecting. Hawai’i hasn’t proven to be a “If we take care of what the Ti- His latest masterpiece was dur- “I feel good, Tuesday was one of tough road team historically, win- tans can do then we can play with ing the first round of the Big West those games where you just get out ning a total 16 of 37 games on the anyone in the county and if we don’t Tournament when he catapulted and you can’t really explain it, but road in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. take care of what we’re supposed to himself over McGhee. I’m seeing the ball well, I’m sticking The Titans were 25-8 at Goodwin do then anyone can play with us in After close to two million photo courtesy bryan crowe with my approach and I’ll be just Field last year, but are a lacking 3-6 the country, and that’s what I’m con- views on YouTube – the video Senior forward Gerard Anderson hangs on to the rim after a dunk at Titan Gym. fine,” Colon said. at home so far this season. cerned with,” Serrano said. was featured in a Yahoo! college basketball blog – Anderson has Although Anderson does not post season event during the Final gained fans of all ages. know who his opponents are, he is Four, with alumni Josh Akognon Since the basketball season has still confident in his creative abili- and Bobby Brown participating in Dodger broadcaster announces one for the books concluded, Anderson will have ties. previous All-Star games. more time to prepare for the an- “My chances are pretty high; “I think its going to mean a lot, By Gilbert gutierrez iii the next day. The 82-year-old re- MLB’s biggest show of all? Right. No nual off season event. I know there are a lot of athletic just because he will have a CSUF players around the country,” An- jersey on national television,” said Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor turned to his duties two days later one else besides this genuine product “I’m just going to pull some [email protected] without skipping a beat. of Fordham University. old tricks out of the bag and get derson said. “With what I have Titan Head Coach Bob Burton. He was even embarrassed about In 1958, the Dodgers moved into the gym and see what I can in my little trick bag, I think my “I think that will speak volumes The man, the myth, the legend. the incident and didn’t enjoy being from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Los Angeles, do,” he said. “I’ve been watching chances are pretty good.” about where he’s from and what The only thing that Vin Scully will the one that everyone was worried Calif. where Scully would continue a lot of videos over the Internet, This will be the third time in four he’s representing.” tell you is that he is just a simple about. his journey as broadcaster. trying to get ideas and combine years that a Cal State Fullerton bas- The event will be nationally tele- man calling it how he sees it as he Really, how great is this man? To Little did he know that such a them.” ketball player is participating in a vised on ESPN April 1 at 6 p.m. watches the world’s most talented be able to walk away from an acci- move would spark such electricity athletes play baseball. dent that could have taken his life, in the Dodger ballclub and again, The Dodgers’ Hall of Fame- an to go straight back to work and apol- Scully saw himself announcing what overdose in 1972. He was even more legal substance usage, the McCourts’ Gatorade that would yet again leave nouncer returned to his rightful ogize to all who were worried about was the club’s fifth appearance in the heartbroken when his eldest son Mi- legal issues of their divorce or the us feeling thirsty for more of your place in the broadcasting booth and him; that’s saying something. World Series since his inaugural sea- chael died in a helicopter crash in mere fact that Eric Gagne will not unique stories. called a game during spring train- This New York native knew ever son. 1994. grace us with his presence on the LA Times colmunist Bill Dwyre ing in Glendale, Ariz. March 21, since he was a little boy that he He still holds the record for He was able to have faith within mound for another save ever again. wrote, “Scully is a franchise treasure, with the Dodgers losing 12-5 to the would be the guy to call out home youngest person to ever broadcast a himself and his work to ease the What will happen, is that Vinny a community treasure. No need to Cleveland Indians. runs and amazing plays. World Series, and he’s called 28 of pain. will stick around for another remark- stop there. If you are even a tiny bit It might sound like it doesn’t take Since 1950, Scully has been the them, another milestone no one has His fame and spotlight isn’t what able season of spectacular plays, fine of a sports fan, he is a national trea- much effort, after all, he’s been call- Dodgers’ radio and television broad- yet achieved. Scully has never left his gets the best of him, because his pitching and explosive hits. sure.” ing games for 60 years. caster. beloved Dodgers and does not plan whole game plan is to tell the audi- Vinny, no. Luckily for all of you Dodgers Scully, after suffering from a fall By 1953, he was calling his first on leaving any time soon. ence at home or on the road what’s You are not someone to make a fans, you don’t have to hold your at home on March 18, was in a small World Series at the age of 25. His hard work and dedication in taking place in between the foul lines, fuss, you are the one that tells it like breath and wait much longer for pool of blood when he regained con- What 25-year-old you know the booth didn’t come easy, especial- nothing more and nothing less. He it is. him to say those five little words on sciousness. would be brave enough to take on ly when he lost his first wife of 15 doesn’t binge upon Manny Ramirez Without you, the voice of a Dodg- Opening Day, “It’s time for Dodger He was listed in stable condition such a task to call play-by-play in the years, Joan, to an accidental medical being suspended for 50 games for il- er would be a mere generic brand of baseball.” March 25, 2010 11

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By fred bloom PLAYER TO WATCH Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] At 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds, East and South Regional junior forward Evan Turner of Ohio State is a man amongst boys. He averaged 20 points, 9.2 re- bounds and six assists during the regular season. Turner led Ohio State to a 27-7 record, establishing himself as a leading candidate for player of the year. His unique skill set and size combine to make him nearly im- possible to defend. By simon liang He has three serviceable side- Daily Titan Sports Editor kicks in juniors Jon Diebler and [email protected] DEMARCUS David Lighty and sophomore William Buford. PLAYER TO WATCH COUSINS The Buckeyes do not have an overwhelming team, as Turner Everyone knows about fresh- any team standing in the Wildcats’ has carried them on his back. man John Wall and his game- way. The intimidation factor alone His ability to run, pass, post- changing abilities. warrants a double team. up and rebound makes them a However, in order for Ken- There is a reason why he is pro- favorite to advance to the Final tucky to win it all, they need jected as a high lottery pick in this EVAN Four. freshman DeMarcus Cousins to year’s NBA draft, he can dominate Turner’s 24-point, nine re- make his presence felt on the in- the game so effortlessly. TURNER bound, nine assist performance terior. It will bode well for Cousins’ fu- in a 75-66 win over Georgia Tech He has an advantage that most ture if he shows scouts that he won’t showed how he can affect the big men don’t, a frontcourt mate take plays off. game in so many ways. in senior Patrick Patterson who like attitude all season. In the second round, Wake Forest It is easy to see why many peo- commands defenses to pay atten- While his temper can derail Ken- senior Chas McFarland repeatedly ple think he should be the num- tion to him as well. He also has tucky’s success, his exceptional skills took shots at Cousins but he did not ber one pick in this year’s NBA two top flight points guards in and pure strength are hard to stop. retaliate. draft. Wall and freshman Eric Bledsoe. If he can keep his emotions in A sign of maturity? Perhaps. Cousins has been battling foul check, his 6-foot-11, 270 pound Luckily for the Wildcats, it has GAME YOU CANNOT MISS trouble and a Dennis Rodman- body will be too much to handle for come at the right time. GAME YOU CANNOT MISS In a matchup of two of the bet- Old Dominion) have not been Both teams have reached their ter centers in the country, Saint against top competition. first ever Sweet Sixteen appearance, Mary’s senior Omar Samhan and In the Sweet Sixteen, they will but they are both poised for a run at Baylor junior Ekpe Udoh will be face an opponent who will not back the Final Four. jostling for position all game. down. The game will come down to who Samhan brings his smash Baylor does have a lot going for can be the aggressor and play their mouth, goofy attitude with 21.5 them, with one of the best back- brand of basketball. points and 10.9 rebounds per courts in the country that no one Don’t leave your television sets, game to do all the talking. has heard of. the game will be close throughout. Udoh is not as polished on the 6-foot-4 junior LaceDarius Dunn It will be difficult to beat the Bears, offensive end but he is an elite and 5-foot-11 senior Tweety Carter but in the madness that is March, post defender, finishing the regu- get up and down the floor as fast as the Gaels have a fighting chance. lar season No. 5 in the country in anyone in the country and if they This is the beauty of the craziest blocked shots. can control the pace, Baylor wins. tournament of the year. No. 10 Saint Mary’s beat Rich- mond in the first round to win its first NCAA tournament game in 51 years. photo courtesy mct In the second round, they took Northern Iowa senior guard Ali Farokhmanesh celebrates after hitting a three-pointer late in the second round against Kansas. out No. 2 Villanova 75-68. The Gaels are ready to erase Last year, the Spartans entered the appearance in thirteen seasons. As a to seal the victory over Kansas. the mid-major tag that comes Final Four in Detroit as a Cinderella Cinderella story, the Panthers will Michigan State will be without with playing in the West Coast story. likely have the support of the coun- starting point guard Kalin Lucas. Conference, compared to their This year, they will look to put try after knocking off top-seeded However, experienced Head opponent, Baylor, who plays in an unhappy end to the Cinderella Kansas 69-67 in the second round. Coach Tom Izzo is one of the best Big Twelve Conference. hopes of Northern Iowa in a Sweet Senior guard Ali Farokhmanesh at preparing his teams for such in- St. Mary’s has good balance Sixteen matchup Friday in St. Louis, has been playing at a high level, stances. Lucious had hit the game among their team, with five play- MO. It is the first time in the Sweet knocking down a combined total of winning three against Maryland ers averaging double figures. Sixteen for Northern Iowa while the nine threes in the two games thus far, to put the Spartans in the Sweet However, they have not played Spartans will be making their ninth including a shot with 35 seconds left Sixteen. His play will be a key as a team as dynamic as Baylor. Michigan State attempts to deal Will the Gaels be able to han- with a multitude of injuries. dle the pressure? How will they Without Lucas, the Northern play under the bright lights? Iowa-Michigan State matchup The two squads could not dif- does not have the star power of fer more in playing style. other storylines that will make it St. Mary’s likes to slow it down fun to watch. and dump it inside to Samhan. Can Northern Iowa write a Baylor is at their best when new chapter in their Cinderella they push the pace and keep de- story? Does Michigan State have fenses guessing. the talent to advance without Lu- The Bears’ two tournament cas? wins (Sam Houston State and

photo courtesy mct Saint Mary’s junior Omar Samhan skies up for a jumper over a Gonzaga defender.