Hidden Dangers of Weed Abuse the Trouble with Proposition 19 Clinics

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The trouble with Hidden dangers Proposition 19 of weed abuse

tion “are unclear since marijuana is still overuse of the drug for recreational Distribution concerns illegal under federal law,” according to The health benefits and purposes, the marijuana prohibition Hoeffel’s article. officially began with the Marijuana and violent cartels could The four-year campaign against problems of marijuana Tax Act of 1937. Before this Act was muddy legalization the drug trades has left nearly 30,000 consumption passed, 27 states had anti-drug laws people dead south of the Mexican in effect, according to DrugLibrary. ALLY BORDAS border. Hoeffel said that Mexican com. President Felipe Calderon stressed his MATTHEW PETROPULOS Staff Writer Staff Writer Withdrawal symptoms from ad- opposition to Prop. 19, arguing that diction include irritability, sleepless- the United States has done too little to ness, anxiety and aggression. Panic The marijuana industry has been suppress consumption. But Calderon’s The dictionary definition of mari- attacks, increased risks of heart at- at the forefront of California’s political predecessor, Vicente Fox, supports the juana reads as such: the dried leaves tacks, depression, schizophrenia and agenda. With the upcoming Novem- initiative and has called for legalization and flowering tops of the pistillate addiction according to AboveTheI- ber elections, the issues with Mexican in Mexico as well. hemp plant that yield THC (tetra- nfluence.com are just some of the drug organizations and the people in- David Shirk, who was interviewed hydrocannabinol) and are smoked horrible effects from the often-used volved are in the spotlight. by the Washington Post, is the direc- in cigarettes for their intoxicating drug, marijuana. Los Angeles Times writer John Ho- tor of the Trans-border Institute at the effect. Marijuana as defined by Above the effel wrote an article about Proposition University of San Diego. He doubts Marijuana usage has dated back to Influence is a green, brown or gray 19 and the drug cartels. The article stat- that losing the California market would ancient times. When America started mixture of dried, shredded leaves, ed that the passing of Prop. 19 “would hurt the drug gangs that much. to colonize, marijuana became a ma- stems, seeds and flowers of the hemp do almost nothing to curtail violent “The reality is that you would prob- jor crop and was grown as a source of plant. It has a chemical in it called Mexican drug organizations that ship ably have to legalize consumption of fiber. It was cultivated during World tetrahydrocannabinol, better known the drug across the border, a finding marijuana throughout the United War II when Asian sources of mari- as THC. All forms of marijuana are that undermines one of the main argu- States, or in several significantly sized juana were cut off. Marijuana was mind-altering (psychoactive). In ments proponents have made.” states, to have any kind of reverbera- used to outfit the ships during the other words, they change how the If Prop. 19 passes, the details of how tions here in Mexico,” Shirk said. war. brain works. California would adjust to the legaliza- However, in 1937 because of the See TROUBLE, page 2 See SYMPTOMS, page 3 Clinics could suffer if measure passes JOSEPH SZILAGYI sary in Anaheim who asked to remain anony- The Los Angeles Times reported that there are ONLINE EXCLUSIVESwww.dailytitan.com Staff Writer mous. currently 169 dispensaries in Los Angeles and “I am able to find and afford the best weed CaNORML.org reported that there are over in California because of how many people buy 60 dispensaries in Orange County. Within the Multimedia Californians will cast a vote on Nov. 2 that what I have to sell. If I lose business to a CVS past year about 100 medical marijuana dispen- could send shock waves throughout the nation or Walgreens I can’t supply the same high grade saries opened in San Diego alone, according to by legalizing marijuana. stuff I have now because I’ll be losing money,” the Washington Post. This happened after the If passed, Proposition 19 will allow adults 21 the Anaheim dispensary manager said. Obama administration announced that it would and older to buy and possess the herb without Today, the only way to possess marijuana le- not prosecute the purveyors of marijuana. state penalty, an idea that some students wel- gally in California is with a referral from a doctor. The closest dispensaries to CSUF are located come with open arms. This was established in 2003 by Senate Bill 420 in Anaheim and Santa Ana. “I think every citizen of the United States in addition to Prop. 215, which legalized the use According to the California Department should be able to smoke whatever they want,” of marijuana for medical purposes in 1996. of Public Health, there have been over 46,000 said Isabella Veracruz, a Cal State Fullerton ju- These government measures have given medi- medical marijuana licenses distributed in the nior. cal dispensaries the exclusive right to sell the state since the passage of Senate Bill 420. The Veracruz believes that the government puts drug to anyone with a doctor’s note. California Department of Public Health says a too many regulations on society and that Prop. “We are open six days, six hours a week and doctor’s referral can be given for illnesses such as 19 will be a step towards more freedom. we have at least one customer in the shop at all anxiety, cancer and nausea. However, the way in “I’m going to vote for it,” Veracruz said. times checking out our product,” the manager of which some licenses have been obtained is under Medical marijuana dispensaries, who are ben- the Anaheim dispensary said. “Right now busi- scrutiny. efiting the most under the current law, is a group ness is good. I’m not making a ton of money but Veracruz said that she knew of people that See the company that will not be as welcoming of Prop. 19. Com- I’m getting by and I love what I do.” pretended to have a disability in order to obtain Compassionate Scan to view mercializing marijuana and selling it in an open But if marijuana is legalized in California, a doctor’s referral. promote pain and market to anyone over 21 years of age may be a Wellness Alterna- the dispensaries are in danger of losing business, “A few of my friends told the doctor they’d stress relievers at cause for concern for some dispensaries. something that has not been a problem of late. been having some anxiety issues and they got tive Offers Medical “How the hell am I going to be able to com- Looking at the amount of marijuana dispensaries their referral,” Veracruz said. “Trust me, neither dailytitan.com/dis- pete with a local liquor store selling the same in Southern California suggests there is a profit- of them had anxiety.” Aid exact product I’m selling but for a lower price?” able market that more and more dispensaries are pensary Said a manager of a medicinal marijuana dispen- tapping into. See PROP. 19, page 3

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 13, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL Prop. 19 comes to campus Chile miners: First retrieval could come soon Students and professors Chile – Chilean officials said Tuesday the first of 33 miners trapped 2,300 voice opinion on feet underground for two months may be lifted to freedom within hours via a metal rescue capsule. Proposition 19 If all goes smoothly, all the miners should be freed during the next two days, officials said. YARELY RODRIGUEZ “We are really working as fast as possible to get these miners out,” Mining For the Daily Titan Minister Laurence Golborne said during a televised news conference. Golborne said he was not ready to declare “mission accomplished” despite his confidence in the rescue preparations. He said officials hope at least one of the miners will On Nov. 2, people will vote on be out of the mine before the end of the day Tuesday Proposition 19, the legalization of marijuana. Prop. 19, also known as Regulate and Control Cannabis Act of 2010, NATIONAL would allow any person over the age of China makes effort to ease ties with neighbors 21 to obtain one ounce of marijuana to be used for personal consumption. WASHINGTON — China moved, Tuesday, to ease its conflict with It would further allow the growth of Southeast Asian neighbors over its territorial claims, releasing Vietnamese up to 25 square feet of marijuana. fishermen jailed for working in disputed waters and softening its language If passed, the state government at a meeting of defense ministers. would be able to tax the sale of mari- The moves suggested Beijing is rethinking its aggressive assertion of juana. Prop. 19 is proposed to generate claims over disputed waters and islands, which has heightened tensions billions of dollars in annual revenue with its neighbors. that would help fund jobs and health At a meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, with defense ministers from the Asso- ciation of Southeast Asian Nations, Chinese officials avoided their previous care. declarations that the South China Sea is a “core interest.” The phrase has There is controversy with this prop- been interpreted as a sign that Beijing would not yield on its claims in the osition because not everyone wants CELIA LIRA / Staff Photographer resource-rich sea. Six countries assert sovereignty over portions the waters. marijuana to be legalized. Cal State People can obtain a medical marijuana card for many health reasons including insomnia, anxiety, migraines and arthritis. Fullerton students and Faculty shared their thoughts. According to the Board of Equaliza- Addiction is a concern to many An editorial by the San Bernardino “Our economy is messed up, so tion, legalizing marijuana would bring because they think that if marijuana Sun, suggested that Prop. 19 has vari- STATE legalizing marijuana right now can be $1.4 billion a year in California. They is legalized, more people will end up ous flaws. One major thing was that Researchers find possible link between jaundice in newborns good,” said Japanese major Jossue Ro- say the money collected would go to using the drug and become addicted Prop. 19 would allow passengers to driguez, 18. funding, jobs, health care, parks, pub- to the drug. smoke in a vehicle, but not the driver. LOS ANGELES — Researchers may have discovered a possible link Rodriguez said that alcohol is a lot lic safety, roads and transportation. “I have seen many people get addict- They argue that this can have an ef- between jaundice in newborns and an increased risk of psychological de- more harmful than marijuana so there There are some people who oppose ed to that drug,” said Jose Villafuerte, fect on the person driving the vehicle velopment difficulties, including autism. is nothing wrong with legalizing it. the legalization of marijuana. 22, a child development student. because second-hand smoke may in- Danish scientists looked at data on the 733,826 live births in Denmark terfere with the driver ability to focus. between 1994 and 2004. In that group, 35,766 were diagnosed with neo- “Prop. 19, as written, is a mess. It natal jaundice, a fairly common illness in babies that usually goes away THE HOW TO ON GETTING A MEDICAL MARIJUANA LICENSE would allow each city within Califor- within a week of birth. During the study period, 1,721 children were di- The Medical Marijuana Program was created as a voluntary means for people to inform the state that they are in need nia to create its own municipal codes agnosed with a psychological development disorder, and 4,257 children of marijuana for medical purposes. so that a person could conceivably be died. In order to purchase marijuana from a dispensary all one needs is a doctor’s referral, but some people may feel more OK in one city and then a block later Being exposed to jaundice, for children born at full term, resulted in a comfortable with a state-issued I.D. card. be breaking the law. That’s a joke,” said 56 percent to 88 percent increased risk of acquiring a psychological devel- This is how someone can get a medical marijuana I.D. Ioakim Boutakidis, CSUF child and opment disorder and a 67 percent increased risk for infantile autism. adolescent studies professor. Step One: First, you must qualify for an I.D. card. The California Department of Public Health states that you will Each city will have their own regu- qualify if you have: AIDS, anorexia, arthritis, cachexia, cancer, chronic pain, glaucoma, migraine, persistent muscle lations on enforcing the rules on mari- spasms, seizures, severe nausea and other chronic illnesses. juana. For the Record Step Two: Find a doctor that will write you a referral. There are a number of doctors that will write a referral and they Boutakidis said change of these laws It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- can be found with a little research on the Internet. Websites like Yelp.com allow you to search nearby cities for a doctor has to happen at the federal level. Re- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any while also giving past patients the ability to write reviews that can be useful if determining which doctor to choose. gardless of what California passes, it incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Step Three: Get your referral. Costs for visiting a doctor may vary, but expect to pay around $100 to $150. There are would still be a federal crime to pos- printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any discounts, though, that can be found by searching the Internet. For instance, some doctors give a $50 discount if you sess, grow or distribute marijuana, other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will mention that you heard about them on Yelp. Do your research beforehand. which would put us in conflict with be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online Step Four: Apply for your I.D. card. After downloading and filling out an application from Department of Public federal law. version of the Daily Titan. Health’s website, just photocopy the doctor’s referral, mail the copy, the application, and a check for $66 for the I.D. to “So while I like the overall idea of Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at the Department of Public Health. changing national policy to make the [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any Step Five: Wait for your I.D. to come in the mail. Once you do receive the I.D. make sure to register it at the Depart- use, cultivation and possession of mar- errors. ment of Public Health’s website. ijuana less criminal, I cannot support Information gathered by Joseph Szilagyi Prop. 19 as written,” Boutakidis said.

Daily Titan TROUBLE: GAME PLAN NEEDED IF PROPOSITION PASSES Editorial cusing more on the logistics of the ment has “risked so many lives be- Prop. 19 might help the economic Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani ... Continued from page 1 law if it passes. cause of the illegal drug organiza- pressure California is enduring, Managing Editor Rachel David Shawn is the founder and owner News Director Laura Barron-Lopez “Who’s going to distribute it? tions.” he wants to know will keep an eye News Editor Michelle Wiebach of Sunset Beach-based marijuana Are people going to use loopholes Jason Gorman, 20, is a junior out on marijuana regulations if the News Editor Juanita Vasquez cooperative Cali Genes. Walking to get around taxation? Is it going history student at Santiago Com- drug is legalized. News Assistants Keith Cousins, Stephanie Raygoza along Pacific Coast Highway no to be sold at the local Rite Aid? munity College. Gorman fears that the legaliza- Features Editor Carolina Velazquez one would ever be able to identify What governing body will regulate Gorman wants to tranfer Cal tion of marijuana will cause major Features Assistant Katie Evans his shop as a dispensary unless they and collect taxes? We don’t really State Fullerton next year. He has problems, especially with youth. Detour Editor Melissa Hoon knew exactly where to go. know which way (Prop.) 19 will had a medicinal marijuana card for “People smoke because it is the Detour Assistant Anna Gleason “You are not allowed into the fall so it is a bit sketchy,” Shawn over a year that was originally pre- thing to do in California,” Gorman Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom shop unless you have a medicinal said. scribed for said. “But if it passes and some- Opinion Assistant Serena Whitecotton

card,” Shawn said. If Prop. m i g r a i n e s thing goes wrong, weed will be

Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III Shawn graduated from UC

Sports Assistant Aaron Gilliam 19 passes, This proposition is just too and insom- blamed for the whole incident.” Santa Cruz in 1989 with a degree

Copy Editor Kelsey Laney California’s good to be true; this industry “ nia. Gorman believes Prop. 19 won’t Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash in music and psychology. He has m a r i j u a n a “ “I also affect the Mexican drug organiza- Copy Assistant Alexander Dominguez owned his small dispensary in Sun- industry will is not going to flip 180 degrees got the card tions. Content Editor Brian Zbysenski set Beach for four months. drastically if it passes.... because I “They will just move away Photo Editor Mark Samala “I have been in the business for change. was ticket- from California and go to another Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Heather Monteleone, 22 years,” Shawn said. “I prefer my “A lot of - Jason Gorman, ed for pos- state,” Gorman said. “Drug run- Lucio Villa business to be called a ‘healing re- dispensaries session of ning won’t stop and the movement Santiago College student Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby source center’ since what we do is are afraid cannabis,” of drugs will continue.” Graphics Assistant Jennifer Chung intellectually connect with people the prop G o r m a n Gorman knows that if Prop. 19 Multimedia Editor Ashley Prager on the topic of marijuana.” Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero will pass and are afraid their sales said. “After settling it in court, I passes it will have to be regulated Multimedia Assistants Alexandra Andersen, Philip Cabrera, In response to how society views will plummet,” Shawn said. decided to get my card and be legal by the government. Deyja Charles medicinal marijuana dispensaries, Although Shawn owns a marijua- about it.” “But what people aren’t looking Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina Shawn said “I do not want to be na shop, he is surprisingly against Gorman’s views on Prop. 19 are at are the companies that are going Online Editor Andrew Meshot labeled as a parasite leeching off of Prop. 19. He believes that it will completely different than Bou- to come in and see this movement Adviser Jason Shepard society. I am passionate about my do more damage than good. year’s views. as a way of making a huge profit,” close relationship with my mem- “It has good intentions, but “It is not ready to be legal yet. Gorman said. “They are going to Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 bers.” there is no promise that it will There is no legitimate game plan,” start ripping the public off.” News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] With all the media hype sur- work out,” Shawn said. “It is a Gorman said. “This proposition is Shawn agrees with Gorman and Advertising rounding Prop. 19, Shawn is fo- complete clusterfuck.” just too good to be true; this in- states that “companies as well as Shawn is planning on going dustry is not going to flip 180 de- the government want to industri- Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan into the seed-growing business a grees if it passes.” alize marijuana. When people are Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie Production Assistant Jennifer Razo bit more since the dispensary in- Gorman also feels that although given an inch, they take a mile.” National Sales & Promotions Katie Hennessey dustry is changing at a rapid rate. Webmaster Daniel Gonzalez Paul Bouyear, 21, is a junior Account Executive Liz Hernandez theater student at Orange Coast Account Executive Amber VanOrman Community College. He was pre- Account Executive Maricris Tsigarida scribed a medicinal marijuana card Account Executive André Mosley seven months ago for insomnia. Account Executive Gilbert Gonzalez Bouyear is a strong supporter Account Executive Daniel Zamilpa III of Prop. 19, who said he generally Account Executive Josh Linden does not receive many responses Advertising Dept. Asst. Kassia Azimioara Distribution Santana Ramos from people when they find out he Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage has a card. “People usually think it is smart- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 er that I have a card instead of do- Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] ing it illegally,” Bouyear said. Bouyear also believes that pass- The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The ing Prop. 19 will help with how Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, drugs are run. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, “If it is legalized, then California advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified government can begin to grow its in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be own weed,” Bouyear said. “We can construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- appoint people to grow it and then mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. those would be the only people we / Staff Photographer Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan would have to track.” DAVID MUNOZ Bouyear feels that the govern- If passed, Proposition 19 would allow for the growth of up to 25 square feet of marijuana.

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... Continued from page 1 “The last thing I want to do is get option may be to contribute to the my hopes up,”the Anaheim dispen- community. Moreover, billboards around Los sary manager said. Compassionate Wellness Alterna- Angeles and Orange County can be There are various purposes for tive (CWA), a dispensary in Santa seen advertising a quick and discreet passing the proposition depending Ana, is reaching out to senior citizens way to obtain a medical marijuana on who you ask. Besides the drug’s by educating them on how marijua- license. Some dispensaries insist, recreational and medical benefits, na can ease the pains that come with though, that the loopholes of CSUF junior Katelyn Marie says age, like loss of appetite and chronic the current system are for the the effect that legalizing a popular pain. government to take drug will have on the economy is a “Seniors are definitely a group care of and not major reason why it should be legal- that will see health benefits if they theirs. ized. try marijuana,” said Melanie Has- “Who am I to “I do think that taxing marijuana som, owner of CWA. “We want to ask why someone is going to help us out of the reces- run seminars to educate about the is in my shop?” said the Anaheim sion, and I really think it’s going to benefits of marijuana and answer dispensary manager. “When you buy do good things, not so much just questions that seniors have.” cough syrup does the cashier ask you, harm,” Marie said. Hassom said that seniors are just ‘Are you using this for a cough or to Even though the manager of the as likely to be in need of marijuana’s get high’? No they don’t. It’s none of Anaheim dispensary agrees that tax- health benefits as younger genera- my business so maybe (Meg) Whit- ing and regulating marijuana will be tions, and that they should not be man can take care of it.” a valuable source of revenue for the excluded as a group to advertise to. Whether or not California’s next state, he says that job security is rea- “It’s valuable for everybody,” Has- governor decides to impose tougher son enough to vote against its legal- som said. restrictions for obtaining a medical ization. It is yet to be seen what other “I feel that if I vote to legalize pot dispensaries have up their sleeves if Staff Photographer marijuana license will depend on the / outcome of Prop. 19. According to and allow anyone to buy it I might Prop 19 is passed, but do not think a recent poll conducted by Reuters, as well pack up my bags and look for they will lie back and let customers

LARA most Californians oppose legalizing a new job,” the Anaheim dispensary buy marijuana elsewhere without marijuana with 53 percent of likely owner said. “I get that California putting up a fight. needs the money, but I don’t want “I’ve been in this business for a CELIA voters against the measure and 43 percent supporting it. A June poll to be unemployed and that’s my pri- couple years now and there’s no way showed a more tightly contested race, mary concern.” I’m giving it up,” the Anaheim dis- but the Anaheim dispensary owner If marijuana is legalized, dispensa- pensary manager said. “I don’t know thinks it is too early to tell how Prop. ries will need to look for new ways to exactly what I’ll do yet, but I’ll figure 19 will pan out. make up for lost revenue. One viable something out.”

Q&A with Compassionate Wellness Alternative Dispensary GOT JOSEPH SZILAGYI Q: Why did you get into the busi- headaches and stomach cramps. I had lieve, which there actually is for back sellable product? Staff Writer ness? a patient with oral cancer that told pain and stress relief. Borrayo: It just depends on the quan- MUNCHIES ? Hassom: There’s a lot of people with me, “I know I’m going to die” and she tity and quality you’re looking for, it medical issues and a lot of doctors are wanted to try marijuana because she Q: What product do you guys special- can take anything from three to nine Compassionate Wellness Alternative offering different kinds of drugs. Peo- was seeking some form of relief for ev- ize in? months depending if you’re growing Various edible forms 1651 E. Edinger, Suite 104 ple are tired of taking a ton of differ- erything. It can help people. Borrayo: We specialize more in the indoor, hydro, or outdoor as well. Santa Ana 92705 ent pills and are looking for a natural flowers right now, on our buds, but of marijuana provided Interview with: Melanie Hassom remedy instead. We have patients that Q: What misconceptions do you we’re trying to get more of an industry Q: How do you compete with other by dispensaries Owner of CWA and Edgar Borrayo are young and old, and marijuana is a think people have about dispensaries for the bakeries because some people dispensaries in Orange County? Employee natural medicine. (and marijuana)? prefer eating it rather than smoking it Borrayo: We really don’t want to call it I was a “no drugs” mother, but I’ve Edgar Borrayo: That (dispensaries because it does hit you a little bit differ- competing, more as that we’re just try- Q: How long have you been in busi- come to understand it better. My are) just run by a lot of teenagers. They ent depending on your symptoms… ing to suit the needs of every patient, JOSEPH SZILAGI Staff Writer ness? mother has dementia and Alzheimer’s think it’s a gateway drug, it’s just an we’re trying to suit everybody’s needs. from the low budgets to high budgets. Melanie Hassom: We’ve been open and doctors are giving her a bunch of excuse to get high or something and And again our low budgets are high for about 90 days. drugs with different side effects like there’s really no beneficial uses they be- Q: How long does it take to produce a quality meds. The Great Pumpkin Bar: costs $8, lasts six hours SYMPTOMS: NEGATIVE SIDE TO HERBAL DRUG ... Continued from page 1 od of time can cause harm to a person’s body, vital organs and functioning In today’s world, marijuana is not parts. The major organ that is affected being used for production but rather is the brain. personal use for the stimulants and feel- When someone smokes marijuana, ings of how the drug affects the human THC passes through the bloodstream, body. It causes many health problems which carries the chemical to the brain. and affects the drive and motivation of According to the NIDA, “THC acts individuals. upon specific sites in the brain, called “I think there are already too many cannabinoid receptors, kicking off a se- people smoking it, so it will be hard to ries of cellular reactions that ultimately Beef Jerky: costs $10, stop people from doing it,” said Jairo lead to the “high” that users experience Alonzo, a Cal State Fullerton senior when they smoke marijuana.” lasts 16 hours majoring in criminal justice. This affects the memory, thoughts, Proposition 19 has brought mari- time perception and other functions juana to the attention of all Califor- of the brain of people who smoke the nians for the Nov. 2 election. drug. It forces individuals to lose the “Prop. 19, if approved by voters, clearest perception of reality like alco- will legalize various marijuana-related hol does, making ill advised decisions activities, allow local governments to to result. regulate these activities, permit local “I think there will be a lot more car governments to impose and collect crashes because people will abuse it like marijuana-related fees and taxes and alcohol. However, people that need it authorizes various criminal and civil for valid medical reasons, I am all for penalties,” according to Ballotpedia. it,” said Matt Figueroa, a CSUF senior com. psychology major. “I think it’s a gateway drug. Mari- Marijuana also has its effects on the juana users are definitely more likely to heart. It increases the risk of a heart at- Reeses Pieces Cookie: try other types of illegal drugs,” said tack because it increases the heart rate Greg McIntosh, a business major. “I of a person after they smoke the drug. costs $6, lasts three to think that is one of the reasons why Another area that is greatly affected four hours people smoke marijuana, the thrill of it by marijuana are the lungs. “In fact, being illegal. I think it is only a matter marijuana smoke contains 50 to 70 of time until they find something new percent more carcinogenic hydrocar- if Prop. 19 passes.” bons than tobacco smoke does. Mari- Some citizens of California strongly juana users usually inhale more deeply support Prop. 19. and hold their breath longer than “Many people will be affected by tobacco smokers do, which further this election. I think it is should be le- increase the lungs’ exposure to carcino- gal because it is so readily available and genic smoke,” according to NIDA. easy to attain. Medical licenses are the Users of the drug do not think of the same,” said Stacy Larson, a CSUF se- consequences to their lungs when they nior criminal justice major. “Too many smoke. They will suffer from the usual people have them without legitimate smoker’s cough, chest illnesses and the injuries or sufferings. However, the heightened risk of lung infections. Us- bad thing about legalizing it is that kids ers can get all these problems with the are going to abuse another drug once added displeasure of paying taxes for it Snickerdoodle: costs $6, marijuana is legal.” if Prop. 19 passes in November. The financial advantages of taxing Another disadvantage to smok- lasts three to four hours marijuana are evident and many Cali- ing marijuana is a low and abnormal fornians are aware of the said advan- sperm count. Men that smoke often tages. Others believe smoking mari- have a temporary, reduced amount of juana for a continued amount of time sperm up to 50 percent, according to will result in addiction and withdrawal LiveStrong.com. symptoms. “People are not thinking of the “These withdrawal symptoms begin taxes they will have to pay if Prop. 19 within about one day following absti- passes. Marijuana has become very nence, peak at two to three days, and easy to come by,” said Bree Lortie, a subside within one or two weeks fol- CSUF senior majoring in human ser- lowing drug cessation,” according to vices. “With the new Prop. 19, it will the National Institute of Drug Abuse be taxed and that is not good for any- (NIDA). one. I do not smoke it but I am always Photos by Celia Lara Smoking marijuana for a long peri- against taxes.”

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com October 13, 2010 4 OPINION Pot won’t fix The California Dating Funny how when there’s money Game Proposition 19 isn’t involved Californians’ eyes get big. going to help our state’s Take some time to look at the economic problems facts before getting too excited Change: Avoid being the jerk about Prop. 19. SAMANTHA DABBS If you are over the age of 21, Staff Writer you will be able to possess one ing those problems under the rug and ounce of marijuana for your per- waiting for the emotional explosion. sonal consumption by state law. If you truly believe you’re the perfect In 2004, over 298,000 people But, the local governments will eighth world wonder, get off your high entered into a rehab, reporting decide where and when it can be horse and leave the relationship. Don’t marijuana as their primary drug sold and how high the taxes will be let the door hit you, or your horse, on abuse according to the National to raise revenue or to offset costs the way out. Institute on Drug Abuse. associated with marijuana regula- As humans, we make mistakes. Per- More access to marijuana will tions. Courtesy of MCT haps you didn’t want to be that jerk in mean more access to people be- To Americans who sell pot ille- the relationship, so you held off bring- coming addicted. gally – this proposition is not in what this particular drug does to juana at the time, or if they had ing up problems that bothered you. Imagine the number of addicts your favor. the human body. smoked a couple days ago? Instead of committing to cleaning there will be if Proposition 19 is RAND (Drug Policy Research Marijuana’s short-term effects They can’t breathalyze them like up the mess of the emotional explosion passed. Center) reports that the estimated include: distorted perceptions, they can with alcohol. you would have caused by finally tell- No wonder it’s a felony to grow $375 – today’s going rate for an memory impairment, difficulty They could make them pee in a ing your partner about his or her flaws, or sell marijuana in the U.S. by the ounce of weed – will dramatically thinking and solving problems. cup or take blood, but these types MELISSA HOON you decide you can’t take it anymore Federal Control Substance Act. drop to the retail price of $38 per Why are we asking for more of tests take time and money, and Detour Editor and break up instead. Yes – growing or selling weed ounce (not yet taxed). people to be this way on a daily again it would be difficult to tell Wrong move! How is that fair to is a federal offense in the United Many agree with Prop. 19 be- basis? if someone smoked that day or your partner? You tried to avoid being States. cause they think that it will help It’s bad enough that we have to weeks ago. the jerk, but now you’ve become the You may be asking: I thought end the drug trafficking problem. deal with drunk drivers. If marijuana is legalized, then It’s a tale as old as time: some things jerk. Your partner didn’t know these medical marijuana was legal to If weed is going to be sold for Now we want to lower the cost there will be no way of regulating will never change. This holds true in things bothered you since you failed sell? $38 per ounce, let’s think about of weed, making it more likely for if users are driving around under most aspects of life, including relation- to communicate, so it’s unfair to end Well the regulation of medical the rest of the U.S. and even the people to smoke it and even more the influence, and we know with ships. Sure, perhaps you can turn bad things promptly after bringing up the practice is up to the states, not the nearby countries for that matter. likely for them to get in their car the current number of DUIs in sex into good sex. All it takes is a hand problem at hand for the first time be- federal government, so California This price would be a bargain and drive afterwards. California that we can’t leave it up guided here, then there and bing, bang cause you never gave your partner the slithers by federal law by selling it for them! Unlike alcohol, the active to each person’s own judgement to (pun intended) – problem solved. But chance to change. for medical purposes. California will be the go to spot chemical in marijuana, THC, can not smoke and drive. your partner’s personal habits and life- So when is it fair to ask for change? Now that California is in never- for pot, and people will be trav- leave traces in your system up to a Before voting on Prop. 19, Cali- style are more difficult to change than If you want too much change at the be- ending budget turmoil – everyone eling from all over to get the dis- couple weeks. fornia’s voters need to stop looking bad sex. How do you know when it’s ginning of a relationship, do both you just relax, vote for Prop. 19, light counted price. This brings about an issue: How at dollar signs and start looking at worth it to try to change your signifi- and your partner a favor and break up up a joint, get high and we can try People will flock to California will police officers know if drivers the drug’s facts, effects and impos- cant other? immediately? to make money off of it. to buy drugs, but let’s not forget are under the influence of mari- sible regulations. No one wants to be the jerk in a Generally, when deciding if a flaw is relationship. Typically, you don’t want worth asking to change or not, remem- to be like Godzilla and stomp on every ber that as cliché or lame as it sounds, minuscule thing your partner does, de- couples (should) grow together in re- manding change. lationships. If your partner’s lifestyle But there are some things that are bothers you, at first you might think worth asking your partner to reconsid- you’d be Godzilla if you asked for er for change – and there is a proper, or change. at least sane (remember, no one wants But just like you’ve grown as a cou- Godzilla as their other half), way to ple, your partner has grown as an in- ask. dividual and is probably not the same First, look in the mirror. You are not person as when you met. perfect either. So if the lifestyle that is bothering When bringing up your partner’s you is the same as when you met, per- flaws, perhaps you should ask him or haps it’s time for progress and change her what might bother them about to be made. Your partner might want you. They say communication is the the change too, but just needed en- key to healthy relationships, but com- couragement via your suggestion. promise is equally important. Change is part of human nature so This might sound like a disaster it’s OK to ask for it. Just communicate, waiting to happen – opening a “flawed” compromise and avoid being that jerk can of worms isn’t my cup of tea either, or monster, then maybe you and your but it’s more beneficial than sweep- Courtesy of MCT partner will live happily ever after. Evolution and creation can coexist

ALYSSA WEJEBE lower life form is not a modern pri- Funny thing: I really don’t think According to the University of Staff Writer mate or monkey. evolution makes a grand statement Oregon online, Isaac Newton sup- Kevin Dickinson says on his web- that God doesn’t exist after all. ported this line of thinking, “that site, “Human Origins,” that the mis- When I first learned about evo- God had created the world as a per- When I attended community col- conception started when scientists lution, I found it didn’t clash with fect machine that then required no lege, I once talked with a person at a used modern technology to discover the Bible studies I’d been taught at further interference from Him.” religious booth after a science class that humans and apes shared 98 per- my private elementary school. It just It is not the same as the Intelligent – it was a Jehovah’s Witness, I think. cent of the same genes – and many seemed like evolution was just the Design Theory, despite some strong Well, they did most of the talking, people thought that meant humans specific description of how God cre- similarities. According to GotQues- especially when they said evolution evolved from modern chimps. ated life. tions.org, most believers in this wasn’t true – I completely shut up We actually share a common an- I saw no problem in thinking that theory use the elements of complex after that and just politely listened. cestor with the primates. According the Bible didn’t literally mean God design they see in the natural world Though at the same time I was mar- to PBS.com, the common ancestor created life in seven days, reconciling as proof of God’s existence. veling at the irony I wasn’t about we share with chimpanzees is esti- with evolution’s lengthy time. In my This too is not to be confused with to reveal to them – I had just left a mated to have lived five to eight mil- mind, evolution was how God cre- Biblical Creationism. It’s said on lecture from my anthropology class lion years ago. ated life. gotquestions.org that they are, in a about human evolution. In fact, every organism is related, What surprised me was that think- way, reversed – Biblical Creationists Here’s a brief refresher course: whether they are living or extinct. ing has a concrete name: according start with the Bible and try to prove evolution is the belief that a lower We even share a common ancestor to SocyBerty.com, such thoughts can it, while Intelligent Design theorists life form gradually changed, evolv- with bacteria, though way more dis- go by the name of the Deist Clock- again simply observe the biological ing into present humans today. tant. work Cosmos, a universe “God set world first and then conclude God First of all, to make something Dickinson said that even Charles in motion (with) a set of physical must’ve made it. perfectly clear – I believe in the Darwin himself noted that “humans laws governing the evolution of all Ultimately, it doesn’t always have evidence that points to us evolving and African apes must have shared a things, both living and non-living to be science versus faith with evolu- from said lower life form, but that common ancestor.” elements.” tion – they can coexist. Courtesy of MCT

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Photographs By CELIA LIRA / Staff Photographer The first CicLAvia in Los Angeles was held on 10/10/10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents of Los Angeles and surrounding areas were able to walk, skate or ride their bikes freely without having to come across heavy traffic on the streets of Downtown L.A. Say hello to CicLAvia CELIA LIRA play and ride their bikes through Staff Photographer Downtown. The free space stretched for 7.5 miles, from Boyle Heights to A group of people got together Downtown and MacArthur Park to organize the very first CicLA- to East Hollywood. via, which is a 30-year-long tradi- The goals for this event were to tion from Botoga, Colombia. promote the businesses around the The streets of Los Angeles were surrounding area, allowing people closed temporarily to traffic Sun- to drive less to help the environ- day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ment and to get people healthier Lilo, a dog from the Arts district, enjoys the open road with the people of Los Angeles. people to come and walk, skate, by doing more physical activities.

What? When? Los Angeles first ever CicLAvia 10/10/10

Where? Who? Arthur Maldonado and Alex Enriquez take a break from riding and grab a bite to eat. Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles natives

Joe Linton, a CicLAvia organizer, helps participant, Dan Alegria, with his flat tire. Even children were out and about riding their bikes freely on the streets of Downtown L.A. Multimedia

Cyclists Cruise Down LA Streets See bikers going green at Scan to view dailytitan.com/ ciclavia

dailytitan.com/features This tradition originated in Colombia as a counterpart for congested traffic; the first CicLAvia arrived in Los Angeles this pastweekend.

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KEITH COUSINS worry about taking more shifts at work $60,000 in cash.” Asst. News Editor or living on a tight budget. Although Pipes had neighbors that were ar- he did have to take out student loans, rested in the raid, however no one that “I didn’t really have to worry about he worked with was caught. Around San Diego State students funnel in money that much,” Pipes said. this point, he began questioning if his and out of the two-bedroom apart- There was still an intricate balance dealings would ever end. ment, some stay to try out the product of school, work, and “work,” for Pipes. Whether it was the occasional string – others simply are there to buy and go. “(There were) definitely times when of 3 a.m. phone calls or the steady A Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas poster I was trying to study and I had people stream of customers – up to 20 in a hangs in the living room and a glass coming to the door or calling me all given day – the constant flow of people bong, referred to as Kimbo Slice after the time, I would kind of just try to get began to wear on Pipes. the brawler of the same name sits on them in and out so I could get my shit “There were sometimes when I said a glass table at the center of the room. done,” Pipes said. ‘is this ever going to stop?’ I never re- When people come in he grabs a scale The law was also a constant con- ally had weight, the most Chris and I and his product, carefully weighs it and cern, particularly in 2008 when a would ever pick up was a qp (4 ounces money is exchanged. On some nights major campus drug bust took place. of pot) or maybe a half p,” Pipes said. he sits and smokes with his customers, Pipes recalls being in class that morn- “But we were on the lower end, so there the majority of whom are his friends. ing and receiving 20 text messages on was a lot of little business over and over KAREN DICKINSON / Staff Writer But today he simply hands the bong his phone asking if he was alright and and over again. People got to the point Teams begin to gather in order to commence the walk which started in front of the Orange County Performing Arts Center. to customers, letting them try out the everything was cool. where they were dependent.” weed before they buy, because he needs “I didn’t know what they were talk- A year after Pipes received a bach- to cram for an exam. ing about, then they told me the DEA elor’s degree in biology from SDSU, Wesley Pipes (an alias chosen by the just arrested like 90 people,” Pipes said. he moved into a new residence and Crowd strides for cancer source) transferred to SDSU in 2006, “At that point I thought that if I wasn’t quickly realized that it was time to stop after spending three years at College already in trouble, nothing was go- dealing. Living close to campus was I have been wearing wigs through my about staying involved in making ing to happen. I thought it was just a ideal for his operation, but without the KAREN DICKINSON of the Canyons in Valencia – where he Staff Writer whole treatment. I wanted them to strides against breast cancer. earned an associate degree. Through- minor thing at first that it would blow massive daily foot traffic, he feared his see what it was like,” Heath said. “My grandma died. This is (the) out his three years of pursuing a degree over quick but it ended up not.” dealings would not go unnoticed. With so many attendees, it was easy first charity I’m walking for and plan- in biology, Pipes also sold marijuana According to a U.S. News story, “Where I moved to the traffic isn’t More than 22,000 women will be to get lost in the sea of pink. Although ning for more,” said 28-year-old Santa from his apartment. the bust resulted in the arrest of 96 something I could really hide,” Pipes diagnosed with cancer within the next some people lost their teams, the walk Ana resident Anne Sitchon. “I knew there was a lot of demand, individuals – 75 of them were SDSU said. year and 1,800 will be from Orange went on. The next Making Strides Against so it wasn’t a hard thing to start doing,” students. In a massive undercover op- The dealing is behind Pipes now, he County alone, said an American Can- “I lost my group but I have my iPod Breast Cancer event will be held Sun- Pipes said. “but not for monetary gain, eration code named, “Operation Sud- works full time at the same retail store cer Society spokeswoman at the first on so it will be fine,” said 42-year-old day Oct. 17 in San Diego. just so I could smoke for free.” den Fall,” police seized, “marijuana, he did during college while trying to Making Strides Against Breast Can- Toni Jones. Pipes started out small with his cocaine, ecstasy pills, mushrooms, hash find a job in the environmental science cer 5K walk in Costa Mesa Saturday. She came to walk in honor of her friend Chris, they knew a good dealer oil, methamphetamine, prescription field. But his time spent as a student Men and women participated in the friend Janelle who had both breasts Multimedia and more often than not people would drugs, brass knuckles, one shotgun, and a drug dealer are times Pipes does noncompetitive walk to show their removed six months ago. Jones said come to them looking for weed. three semiautomatic pistols, and about not regret. involvement and support for breast Janelle would definitely walk next year “I was doing the middle man thing cancer. after being one year in remission. for a long time, with people always like KCAL 9, CBS 2 and JILL 92.7 According to MakingStrides.org, in ‘can you get me an eighth’ and going FM sponsored the event. It started 2009, an estimated 192,370 women back and forth,” Pipes said. “It got tir- at the Orange County Performing in the United States were diagnosed ing so we just started picking up more Arts Center and circled around South with invasive breast cancer and about so we wouldn’t have to keep going to Coast Plaza mall. Participants were 40,610 women were expected to die this guy’s house all the time. It just enthusiastic at 8 a.m. and water was from the disease. About 1,910 men in blossomed from there.” provided while volunteers cheered the United States were diagnosed with By selling to friends and co-workers, walkers on along the entire way. breast cancer. Walk Against Pipes was able to quickly build a steady People of all ages and backgrounds The American Cancer Society saves customer base. Although he wasn’t try- attended the event including corpo- lives by finding cures through ground- Breast Cancer rations, sororities, families and small breaking research. They spend $130 ing to make money from the venture, it See what people quickly became a profitable enterprise. groups of friends. million a year on cancer research and are doing to Scan to view “It helped, without even trying I did More than 100 teams registered have invested more than $3.4 billion stand against make money,” Pipes said. “I wasn’t try- and a team called “Sal’s Gals” was not in cancer research since its research breast cancer at ing to make money but I could kind hard to miss. They wore fluorescent program began in 1946. dailytitan.com/ of smoke as much as I wanted and still pink wigs in honor of 44-year-old $136,547.19 was raised by Orange bc-event come out on top.” Sally Heath who was diagnosed in County alone. It is the first of many Rather than hinder his ability to per- January. successful walks in Costa Mesa to be form in school, selling marijuana made CELIA LIRA / Staff Photographer “My co-workers have been very sup- put on by the American Cancer So- dailytitan.com/features school easier since he didn’t have to A gram of marijuana is weighed on a small digital scale for distribution and sale. portive. They wore wigs today because ciety and attendees are enthusiastic

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com October 13, 2010 8 SPORTS Bee in the Know... MLB’s freak injuries DTSHORTHAND homer on July 1, he pulled his ham- Latos landed on the Disabled List string rounding first base, bringing with side pain after sneezing. NL Comeback his home run trot to a hobble and Proving that it is not a good idea landing him on the disabled list. to fight with coaches, Tampa Bay Player of the Year Then there was comeback man Rays pitcher Grant Balfour missed Jim Edmonds of the Cincinnati over a month with a rib injury sus- When the Atlanta Braves Reds, who felt a pop in his Achilles tained when he was wrestling Rays were looking to cut payroll over rounding the bases after homering pitching coach Jim Hickey. the winter, they had to decide if Sept. 21. Though he didn’t tear the The 2010 Man of Misfortune they wanted to keep right-hander Achilles, he has not played since the Award goes to Mariners masher Rus- Javier Vazquez, a pitcher who has injury, what may become the final sell Branyan, with two freak inju- been the model of consistency, at-bat of his career. ries. First, a hotel room coffee table or Tim Hudson, a 35-year-old It didn’t always take a home run viciously attacked him by standing pitcher on the rebound from STEPHANI BEE Tommy John surgery. General Sports Columnist for a player to hurt himself. He stationary as Branyan tripped on Courtesy of MCT didn’t even have to be the one to get it, suffering lacerations and bruises Green Bay Packers Aaron Rogers avoids Washington Redskins LaRon Landry, Sunday. manager Frank Wren looks like the big hit. Take to his toe. Then, a genius, as he traded Vazquez to Each year, there seems to be a clod 2009 National mirroring an in- the New York Yankees for a pack-

of injuries in Major League Baseball League Rookie There really is no safe jury Wade Boggs Five weeks in the books age of prospects and kept Hud-

that send fans into a tizzy and won- of the Year incurred while son, who looked dazzling in his “place on the diamond. return. dering, “How did he do that? Even I Chris Coghlan, “ pulling on his The 49ers have been the biggest Chicago Cubs rookie Tyler MATTHEW PETROPULOS Though Tommy John surger- haven’t done that!” This season was who tore the cowboy boots, Staff Writer wreck. They were supposed to unseat no different, with numerous celebra- meniscus in his Colvin was skewered by a Branyan leaned the Cardinals as division champs but ies usually have predictable out- tion injuries, coffee table attacks and left knee when down to pick up that’s hard to do when they haven’t comes, there is always a wary a new inductee for the Sneezing Hall he tried to serve broken maple bat... his son’s dropped I don’t think any fan of the Na- won a game and sit at 0-5. Enough glance shot at an older pitcher of Fame. It’s time to reflect on those Wes Helms with sandal at a pizza tional Football League could have said. who undergoes the procedure. who had the misfortune of having a shaving cream parlor when he predicted what has happened so far Now onto the surprise teams. Hudson would be moving past their embarrassing bits of klutziness pie following Helms’ walk-off hit. slid off his chair hitting the cement after the fifth week. Cowboys, Pack- The Bears are off to a 4-1 start his prime, and though pitchers highlighted in the media. There really is no safe place on the floor with his tailbone, causing him to ers, Saints, Chargers and 49ers aren’t and beat the hapless Carolina Pan- generally come back from the Starting off his New Year with a diamond. Chicago Cubs rookie Ty- miss nearly a weeks’ worth of games. looking like the high touted Super thers without their starting quarter- surgery stronger than before, literal bang, Toronto Blue Jays third ler Colvin was skewered by a broken Considering the misfortunes that Bowl contenders critics praised be- back Jay Cutler who was out with a there are always questions when baseman Edwin Encarnacion fell maple bat, bringing back concerns befell various players this season, fore the season started; while the concussion. Their biggest win was age is involved. victim to a wayward firework. He about the types of bats players were it’s safe to suggest that your favor- Bears, Buccaneers, Redskins and Monday night against division rival Hudson put all doubts to rest was celebrating New Year’s when a using and ending his season. ite team starts wrapping players in Chiefs are leading their divisions re- Green Bay, and they currently sit in this year, as he posted his best sea- firecracker lit by one of his broth- Joining past inductees Goose bubble wrap. At least then the snaps, spectively. first. son ever, allowing only 74 runs ers flew laterally, hitting him in the Gossage, Sammy Sosa, Russ Spring- crackles and pops won’t be coming Where do I begin with the Dal- The Buccaneers were supposed to while working 228 2/3 master- face, causing first and second-degree er, and Marc Valdes, Padres ace Mat from breaking bones. las Cowboys? They are 1-3 after five be the doormat of the NFC South ful innings. He walked only 74 burns. Luckily, Encarnacion did not weeks. They came out of a bye week division but have shocked a lot of batters, which is actually a touch suffer any serious injuries or require having prepared for the Tennessee people along the way. They are off to higher than most of the righty’s surgery, though he’ll likely be a bit Titans for two weeks and continued a 3-1 start and have played some re- career rates, and something to be wearier of flammable flying objects. to commit mental errors that killed ally efficient football evident by their expected from a pitcher undergo- Home runs, always dangerous to them. win over Cincinnati in week five. ing Tommy John. Though he is give up, proved equally dangerous to The Green Bay Packers have been The Redskins, like the Bucs, were not much of a strikeout pitcher hit this season, as no less than three decimated by injuries. Week one also supposed to be the doormat of as most aces are, Hudson worked players fell victim to a trip around against the Philadelphia Eagles they their division but are sitting in first everything to his advantage, play- the bases. lost their starting running back, place after five weeks. Their overtime ing off a .250 batting average on First up was Los Angeles Angels Ryan Grant for the season. Against win against the Packers in week five balls in place and generating an of Anaheim slugger Kendry Morales, the Detroit Lions they lost their really gave their team some momen- astounding 64.1 of his outs on who bopped a walk-off grand slam starting strong safety, Morgan Bur- tum. the ground. When Bobby Cox against the Seattle Mariners in late nett for the season. The biggest surprise team so far is needed innings absorbed, Hud- May. All seemed well as he round- The Saints are not looking like the the Kansas City Chiefs. They were son was a constant presence, and ed third and headed home, but he defending Super Bowl Champions. the last unbeaten team, which no though he didn’t dominate in his slipped while jumping into the dog- They are still 3-2 but lost to the me- one would have ever thought unless lone playoff start, his season was pile waiting for him at home, break- diocre Arizona Cardinals and their you were a prideful Chiefs fan. They nothing short of amazing. ing his leg and ending his season and rookie quarterback, Max Hall. The lost in week five against the India- Racking up 17 wins and put- the Angels’ hopes at October magic. Cardinals had three defensive touch- napolis Colts but look to rebound to ting up a 2.83 ERA, what can be Things went so badly for the downs to seal that game. their winning ways Oct. 17 against expected from a pitcher that re- hard-luck Baltimore Orioles that The Chargers lost to the Raid- the Houston Texans. turns from an injury? In this case, even when something went perfectly ers for the first time in seven years. Only time will tell if the predicted a sign of pure determination and right, it turned into Disaster-piece Courtesy of MCT Phillip Rivers looked good but they Super Bowl contenders will start to strength. Theatre. When Luke Scott stepped Kendry Morales (8) had jumped up to celebrate his 10th-inning grand slam at home couldn’t recover from their mistakes play like it and if the surprise teams Brief by Stephani Bee to the plate and crushed a go-ahead plate with his teammates and injured himself as he landed May 29. and currently sit at 2-3. can keep it up the whole season.