OPINION: Be prepared for second-rate reality shows and SPORTS PAGE 10 late-night reruns as writers strike, page 6 Choosing CSUF FEATURES: The Three Wise Men come to CSUF in the opera over pro baseball “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” page 5

Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 41 Thursday November 8, 2007 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND TODAY@CSUF CSU salary increases under scrutiny as audits come out Charity Poker Tournament – The Student and By NATHAN WHEADON lion. from 2002 to 2007. Such salary Auditor released its analysis of the percent. Vo l u n t e e r Daily Titan Staff Writer But increases varied significantly increases contributed disproportion- CSUs’ controversial executive pay In contrast, average compensation [email protected] by employment classification. Av- ately to payroll growth according to and benefits policies. for tenure-track faculty and other Center is erage executive compensation in- a letter by Auditor Elaine M. Howle Average compensation for man- faculty increased by just 5.6 percent raising mon- From July 1, 2002, through June creased at a significantly higher to the governor and state legislative agement personnel plan employees, and 6.2 percent. ey to benefit the Hunger 30, 2007, the CSU payroll increased percentage for executives, who wit- leaders. such as managers and professional Over the past couple of years, the Coalition. The tournament by 9.6 percent to about $225.8 mil- nessed salary raises of 25.1 percent On Tuesday, the California State technical staff, increased by 10.4 See AUDIT, Page 3 is being held in the TSU Pub on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. The price is $30 to Making a statement at CSUF play and $5 to watch. Tick- ets are sold at the door.

Stuff Your Face for F.A.C.E.S. – Public Re- lations man- a g e m e n t students are hosting a pie eating contest to support the not-for-prof- it organization F.A.C.E.S. The contest is being held in the Titan Amphitheatre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday Night Movie – “The Bourne Ulti- matum” will be shown at 6 and 9 p.m. in the TSU Theatre. Homeless man uses church phone for sex CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) – Thou shalt not use a church’s telephone to call a sex hot line, saith police in this Hudson Val- By Brenda Bravo / For the Daily Titan ley town. Above - Students stop to read anti-hate A homeless man has been ac- messages written on T-shirts for the cused of breaking into a Valley “Clothesline Project.” Cottage church by picking a lock Top - Miniature nooses hang ominously By Sara Davis/For the Daily Titan among T-shirts displaying anti-hate so he could dial a sex line. messages. The nooses were hung James Macnair was arraigned Amanda Trovela, 18, signs the wall of prejudices Wednesday during the rally against hate. Students were encouraged to write stereotypes and prejudices they have experienced. anonymously the night before the rally. Monday night before Clarkstown Justice Scott Ugell on charges of burglary, possession of a burglar’s tools and petty larceny. He admitted he had sinned be- Groups come together against intolerance fore, breaking into the Elim Alli- ance Church days earlier for the vent their own experiences with this rally,” said co-advisor Anthony hate is still present,” said unde- women, including another CSUF same reason, the judge said. Rally Against Hate is hate. Ragazzo, who also serves as the As- clared sophomore Natalie Lopez. student, who he believed were les- A church treasurer found Mac- an event held for unity Five nooses were found just be- sociated Students Inc. adviser for Ragazzo addressed the crowd bians. nair on the phone both times, and understanding fore 9 a.m. by Lisa Tom, the rally’s AICA. “Someone anonymously about the incident, emphasiz- Instead of having a rally in re- police said. coordinator and the cultural af- and cowardly left those last night. ing that hate can happen even on sponse to one specific incident, The first time, when he was in By KEVIN MANAHAN and KARL ZYNDA fairs director for the Association One can only imagine why they this campus despite what people’s Shek said they wanted to make the an office, she told him to leave, Daily Titan Staff Writers of Inter–Cultural Awareness. The would do that.” general perceptions that prejudice rally an annual event to encour- but the second time, when he was [email protected] nooses were spray painted orange Yen-Ling Shek, co-advisor for the does not happen at CSUF.Aware- age students to take more initiative in a basement area used as a nurs- and found hanging on the rally’s rally and coordinator of the Multi- ness, tolerance and being proactive against hate because it can happen ery for children, she called 911, Hanging nooses did not keep Clothesline Project, a presentation cultural Leadership Center, filed a against hate were all key messages anywhere and anytime. they said. student organizations from holding that was designed to be a testimony police report on the incident. Event for this year’s rally. “The main message this year is Macnair, 35, was being held the second annual Rally Against for students who have experienced organizers left the nooses up briefly Tom said the rally was first held to educate, to not be silent, and to without bail Tuesday at the Rock- Hate on Wednesday in the Quad. any kind of prejudice. for people to see. last year as a reactionary event fol- empower people to take action so land County jail and was due in The rally pushed forward with “The nooses are the message “I thought it was strange because lowing a hate crime that occurred that we don’t have to be reactive,” court Wednesday. A desk officer guest speakers, open mic dialogues of someone who wanted to let us I thought this [rally] was against just off campus. Gaston Gastelum, Shek said. “This is a much more at the jail said it wasn’t possible and opportunities for students to know about how they feel about hatred, and the nooses show that a CSUF student attacked two See HATE, Page 3 to put Macnair on the phone to speak to a reporter. Correction Langsdorf Hall doors get replaced as part of renovations Due to a reporting error, infor- mation was misleading regard- ing shuttle sponsors in the article CSUF takes action to titled “RTVF major takes on an Doors have already been installed pending upon the quality of them,” internship wehre she sees stars” start replacing the older in the first floor west entrance. Corbett said. in the Nov. 6 issue of the Daily building doors Construction workers are now in While sliding doors require com- Titan. Currently, Mercedes-Benz the process of replacing the doors in plete demolition of the existing and Rolls-Royce have no con- the first floor’s south entrance and doors, the button-operated entrances firmed service with Dubois, Pelin By Sylvia MASUDA are slated to finish Nov. 16. use the door hardware already there. and Associates. The Daily Titan Daily Titan Staff Writer The second floor north entrance These type of doors are also cheaper regrets this error. [email protected] will follow suit from Nov. 19 to Dec. than sliding doors. WEATHER 3. On the downside, button-operat- Those who pass through Langs- “This will make the doors much ed doors cannot withstand as much dorf Hall on their class commute more handicap-accessible,” said Jim wear and tear as their sliding coun- TODAY TOMorrow may have walked by a cacophony of Corbett, manager of the projects or- terparts, Corbett said. scraping and grating coming from ganization of the plant. Button-operated doors are meant the building’s new installation of Handicap-accessible doors are al- to help disabled students; some- glass sliding doors. ready in buildings such as Pollak Li- times, they also pose problems. Physical Plant is involved in a brary and University Hall. Instead of “In the [Education Classroom month-long process of detaching sliding doors, however, these doors building], I have a difficult time with High: 69 High: 67 three of the building’s doors. The swing open with the push of a but- the door with the button,” said 23- Low: 53 Low: 51 doors will be replaced with automat- ton. year-old human services major Jason ic sliding doors. BY CAMERON PEMSTEIn/Daily Titan Photo Editor Partly Cloudy Cloudy “In my opinion, the sliding doors Quach. “Even though it’s automatic, Doors in Langsdorf Hall have been boarded up with new doors to be gradually built in. “The difficulty in opening manual are a good idea,” said 18-year-old Jus- it doesn’t open all the way. It’s at an “Before they boarded it up, this door was small,” CSUF student Jason Quach said. doors is a reality for lots of people on tin Samson, a political science major angle.” campus,” said Paul Miller, director with low vision. “I really don’t mind Quach, a wheelchair user, said the door was small,” Quach said, point- walking through an entrance rather of disabled student services. “This the [existing] doors. But I can see sliding doors are much easier to go ing to the first floor’s south entrance. than pushing open a door can lead really makes everyone’s experience CONTACT US how they would make them. I don’t through because they are wider than “Sometimes I had to push out the to smoother flow of traffic, said 28- more comfortable.” Main line: (714) 278-3373 think that someone in a wheelchair the old doors and because they are other door, or do it carefully. Other- year-old physics major Corban Ri- The doors old age and state of News desk: (714) 278-4415 would be able to pull the handles.” fully automatic; there’s no need to wise, I’d hit the side.” ley. disrepair prompted Physical Plant to Advertising: (714) 278-4411 The button-operated doors last press a button. The new doors are not just benefi- “As the campus gets more and take action. E-mail: [email protected] anywhere from 20 to 40 years, “de- “Before they boarded it up, this cial to disabled students. The ease of See DOOR, Page 3 Xxxxxxx X, XXXX NEWS X

2 Page Two November 8, 2007 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Volunteer center hopes to get more participants Teen hints at school shooting in videos on YouTube All–week event at CSUF TUUSULA, Finland (AP) – An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at his high hopes to humanize the school in this placid town in southern Finland on Wednesday, killing seven other students and the principal before mortally wounding himself in a ram- hungry and the homeless page that stunned a nation where gun crime is rare. Police were analyzing YouTube postings that appeared to anticipate the massacre, including clips By GAIL NAVARRO in which a young man calls for revolution and apparently prepares for the Daily Titan Staff Writer attack by test firing a semiautomatic handgun. Investigators said the gun- [email protected] man, who was not identified, shot himself in the head after the shooting spree at Jokela High School in Tuusula, some 30 miles north of the capital, The Volunteer and Service Cen- Helsinki. The teen killed five boys, two girls and the female principal with ter needs volunteers and participants a .22-caliber pistol, police said. Officials said one person was wounded by a to take part in a series of events and bullet and about a dozen others suffered cuts and other injuries while fleeing activities Nov. 13 to 16 to commem- the school. Witnesses described a scene of mayhem at the school, saying the orate National Hunger and Home- shooter prowled the building looking for victims while shouting slogans for lessness week. “revolution.” Volunteers will set up tables, take donations and pass out fliers during the week-long event. The following NATIONAL NEWS schedule of activities state the earliest set-up times for each event. Facebook users given control over ads in online convos Volunteer hours vary. “We want people who can com- mit to shifts,” said Rebecca Hartness, NEW YORK (AP) – Now that Facebook has unveiled plans to target ad- one of the project directors. vertisements by injecting them into its members’ conversations, the popular Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. online hangout must persuade its users to embrace the initiative. Facebook is An information table will be pass- giving users some control over whether to share information on their buying ing out flyers to promote hunger and habits and other online activities with friends. For the program announced homelessness awareness on the Titan Tuesday to work, enough users must actually say “yes” so advertisers can Walk. Also, volunteers will be collect- show users their pitches in the guise of friends’ endorsements. David Hall- ing food and cash or check donations erman, a senior analyst at the research group eMarketer, warned that users for the entire month of November. might not be as receptive to ads when they are communicating with friends Donations go to the Orange County Local organizations will take part have the same impact that the “living ally good interactive time,” Hartness on Facebook as they might when they are reading articles elsewhere in a more food bank and directly to the victims in a resource fair along the Titan exhibit” has had in the past. said. relaxed, consuming state. Facebook’s announcement follows by two weeks of the recent wildfires. Walk Way from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. “I hope both the ‘living exhibit’ Out of the activities that will be Facebook Inc.’s deal to sell a 1.6 percent stake to Microsoft Corp. for $240 Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. A new activity this year called “our and ‘our stories’ will be really power- held next week, Rikka Venturanza, million, valuing Facebook at $15 billion. Microsoft also broadened a mar- Participants are needed to repre- stories” will feature volunteers telling ful,” Franco said. project director of the Hunger Co- keting relationship that began last year. The ad program announced Tuesday sent thousands of homeless victims stories of the local homeless commu- Nov. 16, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. alition said she hopes students will was unrelated to either deal with Microsoft. on the Titan Walk for the “living nity who will start forming a “soli- The event “College Day for learn a profound lesson during their exhibit.” darity chain” to symbolize unity be- Homeless Children,” will need vol- college years as a result of the home- The event starts at 11 a.m. but tween the students and the homeless unteers to help transport children lessness awareness week. STATE NEWS participants will need to set up at 10 population. from the Isaiah House in Santa Ana “There is more to the [college] ex- a.m. Students will be holding card- The two-part event starts at noon and Project Hope School. perience than reading books, writing Bail set for L.A. fashion designer in sexual assault case board signs with facts about home- around the Becker Amphitheatre un- Homeless children at the K-12 papers and taking tests,” Venturanza lessness in America. til 12:30 p.m. and concludes at 1:00 grade level will visit Cal State Fuller- said. “Everybody can be inspired by LOS ANGELES (AP) – Bail of nearly $2.1 million was set Wednesday for “We want to fill the walkway with p.m. ton and attend classes, bowl in the doing a good deed.” fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, who is charged with sexually assault- students,” Hartness said. “Bring it Norma Franco, project director Titan Student Union, eat lunch and Contact the Volunteer and Service ing 20 girls and women he allegedly lured to Los Angeles with promises of [the homeless issue] close to home.” of the Student Advocating for Civic receive a campus tour. Center or e-mail volunteer@fuller- modeling jobs. Alexander, 33, can be freed on bail pending his trial but he Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Transformation, hopes this event will “You [participants] get to have re- ton.edu for more information. must wear an electronic monitor, cannot leave Los Angeles County without permission and must stay away from any women under 21 who is not a rela- tive, Superior Court Judge David S. Wesley said. Alexander was jailed with- out bail when the indictment was unsealed on Oct. 4. Prosecutors contend that he assaulted women ranging in age from 14 to 27 who came from three Veterans constitute a quarter of the homeless countries and nine states, including California, between November 2002 and last March. Prosecutors said he met women on the Internet and assault- Associated Press caster County, Pa. “I think they’ll be forgotten,” Ke- after every war.” ed them when they visited with him to pursue modeling opportunities. His While services to homeless vet- aveney said of Iraq and Afghanistan Keaveney said it’s difficult for his defense has claimed some of the women made the allegations to seek fame. Veterans make up one in four erans have improved in the past 20 veterans. “People get tired of it. It’s group to persuade some homeless Alexander faces similar sex charges in Texas and is under investigation in homeless people in the United years, advocates say more financial not glitzy that these are young, hon- Iraq veterans to stay for treatment New York. The Indian-born designer has worked with celebrities such as States, though they are only 11 per- resources still are needed. orable, patriotic Americans. They’ll and help because they don’t relate to Paris Hilton, Michelle Rodriguez and Mary J. Blige. cent of the general adult population, With the spotlight on the plight just be veterans, and that happens the older veterans. according to a report to be released of Iraq veterans, they hope more will Thursday. be done to prevent homelessness For the Record And homelessness is not just a and provide affordable housing to problem among middle-age and el- the younger veterans while there’s a It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- derly veterans. window of opportunity. tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Younger veterans from Iraq and “When the Vietnam War ended, incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Afghanistan are trickling into shel- that was part of the problem. The printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any ters and soup kitchens seeking ser- war was over, it was off TV, nobody other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will vices, treatment or help with finding wanted to hear about it,” said John be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online a job. Keaveney, a Vietnam veteran and a version of the Daily Titan. The Veterans Affairs Department founder of New Directions in Los Please contact managing editor Julianna Crisalli at (714) 278-5693 has identified 1,500 homeless veter- Angeles, which provides substance or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report ans from the current wars and says abuse help, job training and shelter any errors. 400 of them have participated in to veterans. its programs specifically targeting homelessness. The National Alliance to End Homelessness, a public edu- cation nonprofit, based the findings Daily Titan of its report on numbers from Veter- ans Affairs and the Census Bureau. Editorial 2005 data estimated that 194,254 Executive Editor Ian Hamilton homeless people out of 744,313 on Managing Editor Julianna Crisalli any given night were veterans. News Editor Laurens Ong In comparison, the VA says that Asst. News Editor Johnathan Kroncke 20 years ago, the estimated number Asst. News Editor John Sakata of veterans who were homeless on Photo Editor Cameron Pemstein any given night was 250,000. Some Photo Editor Karl Thunman advocates say the early presence of Sports Editor Shawn Trondsen veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan Entertainment Editor Jennifer Caddick Opinion Editor Bram Makonda at shelters does not bode well for the Special Projects Editor Erin Tobin future. It took roughly a decade for Copy Chief Ellice Soliven the lives of Vietnam veterans to un- Copy Editor Sofia Arvidson ravel to the point that they started Copy Editor Robert Moran showing up among the homeless. Internet Editor Jake Kilroy Advocates worry that intense and Multimedia Editor Jazmine Graza repeated deployments leave newer Adviser Tom Clanin veterans particularly vulnerable. “We’re going to be having a tsu- nami of them eventually because Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] the mental health toll from this war is enormous,” said Daniel Tooth, Advertising director of veterans affairs for -Lan

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that are affecting communities, but prejudice and hate speech was also Tom said the rally is important ifornia’s primary to set a message out worked aggres- sociation, said the Wall of Prejudice also be aware that they affect peo- offered following the rally. to make students realize the broad has moved from sively to stake a lets students write down even little ple who are thought to be of those Although she has not experienced reach of hate crimes and the impact March 7 to Feb. 5. to the people of Cali- claim in a contest things they can do to battle hate. communities,” Shazia said after her blatant prejudice on campus, Tom their actions can have. In past prima- “ with no clear front In addition to an open mic ses- fornia. speech. “Perception is a huge factor said it is not uncommon for people “These things do happen and they ries, California runner. Hillary sion that allowed students to share – Antonio Valencia, when hate crimes are committed.” to discriminate unintentionally. happen here, so we want to address delegates were left Clinton, who is experiences, poetry and even anti- CSUF civil engineering Musician Randi Driscoll, whose “As a queer person myself, I’ll those prejudices,” Tom said. “Some to vote long after leading the Dem- hate raps, off-campus speakers were major song “What Matters” was used as overhear someone saying, ‘Oh, that’s people may not even know that a the party nomina- ocrats in the polls, invited to speak as well. the official benefit single for the so gay’ or comments like that,” Tom comment that they say is prejudiced tion has been de- has been charged Shazia Kamal of the Muslim Matthew Shepard Foundation, also said. “Most of my friends’ encoun- or racist. That’s part of [the rally], cided. by the opposition Public Affairs Council talked about performed several songs at the rally. ters have been with people that are raising awareness.” “Everyone wants to be the trend as being an unfavorable candidate working to stop the fear and igno- A resource fair was held through- pretty open-minded, and I haven’t For more information on the Gay setter,” Jarvis said. “No one wants because of high disapproval ratings rance that have incited hate toward out the rally featuring both CSUF had that much direct experience and Lesbian Alliance Against Defa- to vote when there are no candi- from independent voters. Muslims after Sep. 11. and off-campus cultural organiza- [with prejudice] on this campus, but mation: http://www.glaad.org/. dates left.” On the Republican side, it is Since 2000, California’s primary largely considered a toss-up. date has progressively moved up Antonio Valencia, 20, a civil en- each year. gineering major, has been keeping Half the states in the United up with the presidential elections. Professor to speak about World War II at library States could potentially vote that “I’m well–informed,” Valencia day. said. “Every channel has an ad By EDWARD PETERS solute hatred between the U.S. and without a full-scale invasion by the declare war on Japan. Twenty-two states will vote on about the election. The media Daily Titan Staff Writer the Japanese.” United States. Although the dev- “I also want to convey the pro- Feb. 5 with three other states con- gives the candidates the time to [email protected] “The Final Drive in the Pacific, astation and radiation contamina- cess how American commanders templating a move. set a message out to the people of 1945,” will follow the last year and a tion caused by the atomic bomb led went about deciding to use the atom CSUF political science profes- California.” Robert McLain, a history profes- half of fighting in the Pacific. There to many deaths and to widespread bomb,” McLain said. “That’s a very sor Stephen Stambough said he Valencia said there might have sor at Cal State Fullerton will be was a U.S. military operation to ad- cases of leukemia among the general controversial item; the one aspect of believes the short time between been too much devoted to the elec- speaking at the Fullerton public li- vance in and throughout the Cen- population, it was necessary. that is to point out how brutal the primaries gives the edge to candi- tion but does believe it is impor- brary Thursday to commemorate tral-Pacific, which would have ended “The dropping of the bomb saved war was.” dates who have raised their money tant for undecided voters. Veterans Day. McLain will pres- in a full-scale American invasion of hundreds of thousands of Japanese ent “The Final Drive in the Pacific, Japan. lives, arguably,” McLain said. 1945.” He will also speak of how McLain states that the latest re- He said one possible reason of U.S. Veterans were subjugated to search indicates there was no possi- dropping the bomb was to end the absolute brutality and how the atom ble way Japan was going to surrender war before the Soviet Union could bomb changed everything. “I want to covey just how serious it [WWII] was. The war was a real tragedy, I’m going to deal specifically with Japan and the U.S. at the end of the war, between 1944-45,” McLain said. “In popular memory the war is portrayed as glorious; imminent vic- tory. What people need to realize is that it was an incredibly brutal war and the war in the Pacific especially had this extra level of savagery; ab- DOORS: ONLY FIRST PART OF

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(from Page 1) more impacted, anything to help the traffic flow is great,” Riley said. The building’s traffic may be clogged in the meantime. When the second floor doors close for construction in a few weeks, stu- dents will have to resort to alternate entrances. Students can wait for the eleva- tor on the first floor, take a flight of stairs or they can squeeze through the already crowded Brief Stop. “That’s going to be a nightmare,” Riley said. CSUF is the smallest CSU cam- pus; it also has the largest population out of all the campuses. The result- ing traffic congestion can make it hard for students to get to their des- tinations. But there’s a plus – the small acre- age means less footsteps to class. “(Our size) makes it easier for people who have mobility issues to get from their car or the bus to their classroom,” Miller said. A naturally flat topography and a dedicated plant gives CSUF the reputation of boasting an especially accessible campus, Miller said. “We’re always looking for ways we can improve walkways and access to buildings, and this is one of the ways,” said Miller. Miller and the plant plans to re- place another 20 doors on campus with sliding or button-operated doors during the 2007-2008 year. 4 NEWS November 8, 2007 AUDIT: TAKING STOCK OF HOW Campaigning goes high THE STATE SPENDS ITS FUNDS tech for upcoming elections (from Page 1) week in Long Beach. and Orange County areas, CSUF pay” and “consulting assignment” “It’s not a question of legality,” must be competitive. deals to departing executives, while Travis said. “We’ve never said they’ve If housing is not provided, more YouTube, Facebook and Being able to download videos onto an student fees have continually risen, done anything illegal. They are just professors teaching at the CSUF MySpace are utilized to causing state university students to doing things that are unwise. Their university are likely to move to San attract younger voters iPod or post comments on a candidate’s blog graduate with more debt than ever, excuse is that since it’s not public Bernardino or Riverside where real introduces“ a new level of interativity and gives according to a report released by money, they are not obligated to estate is cheaper. By Christin Davis provide it.” “We’ve always tried to be very “ the California Faculty Association Daily Titan Staff Writer them a sense of ownership. Although the CSUs are not le- open and apparent with our bud- (CFA). [email protected] – Steven Stambough, “The CSUs are using funds that gally obligated to follow the audit, get decisions,” Gordon said. “We’ve Political Science Professor should be going to the classrooms Portantino said he wants to see the worked hard with the budget com- As the country readies itself for an for executive perks,” said John Tra- suggested changes implemented as mittee, open budget discussions so open-seat race in 2008, the evolution vis, CFA political action chair. “The soon as possible. everyone understands how it is be- of election campaigning has made it audit confirms everything CFA has The CSUs have fought govern- ing spent.” more personal than ever. On Democratic candidate Hillary Jarvis said, “There’s no 1-800 been saying. The money spent is un- ment reforms in the past, Portantino Overall, Nyaggahsaid he was Instead of relying on traditional Clinton’s MySpace page, viewers are number to call a candidate and get acceptable.” said, so he wants to take this issue to pleased with the audit. direct mailings and TV commercials, immediately serenaded with a song involved or make a donation but it Travis, also a political science pro- the governor’s office for support. “We [professors] are the goose that candidates are rapidly incorporating by Pink called “Dear Mr. President,” only takes a second to find a candi- fessor at Humboldt State University, “Educating our kids is our num- lays the golden egg,” Nyaggah said. the use of web pages, automatic text with the repeating words, “How do date’s Web site.” said the frivolous spending is affect- ber one priority,” Portantino said. “In the long run, the state will gain messages and videos to reach their you sleep while the rest of us cry?” A study conducted by Princeton ing the students and faculty. “There needs to be more oversight. more revenue from college graduates potential base of voters. Clinton has 57,700 friends who can graduate student Aaron Strauss “Students are not able to get the Left on their own, they are not do- than non-college graduates.” “The old fundamentals of the sys- watch her YouTube videos, down- found after the 2006 midterm elec- classes they need, class sizes are bal- ing the right thing; it’s a misuse of Nyaggah said the average time tem are still there but technology load banners to post on their own tions the likelihood for young people looning, resources are dwindling and the public’s trust. I want to fight for it takes for a student to graduate is magnifies and accelerates the old ef- MySpace page, subscribe to e-mail to vote, after receiving a text message students are falling deeper into debt more resources for this institution to now between five to seven years, as fects,” said political science Professor news updates, read about her in- reminder, increased by 4.2 percent- than we’ve ever seen before,” Travis do a better job.” opposed to the traditional four. Matthew Jarvis. “The Internet is an terests, enter a chat room and view age points. said. Gordon said he feels he and CSUF Fewer classes are offered so more active source but people still have to blogs by Clinton. “Everyone knows voting has ex- Cal State Fullerton President Mil- are ahead of the game. students are forced to wait an extra be motivated to use it.” Republican candidate Rudy Giu- isted. Your parents and grandparents ton Gordon said the audit was fair Budget discussions at CSUF are semester or two to take the courses In 2004, the young voter demo- liani’s Web page, joinrudy2008.com, have done it. Either you do vote or and well done, but the problems do open to the public. needed to graduate. graphic, approximately 41 million boasts strong patriotic colors and you don’t,” Jarvis said. “The Internet not pertain to CSUF. The audit calls for better spend- The average college graduate has 18-29 year olds, made up one-fifth three steps for supporters to join the enables youth to participate more “I really believe it started with ing practices, but Gordon believes the potential to earn three times as of the eligible voting population, ac- cause, contribute and get involved. and allows for greater connectivity.” some of these post-compensation CSUF is already doing this. much as a non-graduate, allowing cording to a government profile of A box in one corner of Giuliani’s Senior Melissa Delgadillo, a po- plans,” Gordon said. Mougo Nyaggah, Fullerton CFA for more income tax to be shuttled voter turnout. home page contains links to nine litical science major, said the use of Although the post-compensation chapter president, said that while he for state services, Nyaggah said. “Internet has ability to motivate other “Rudy” sites including Flickr, electronic campaigning may have a plans have created controversy, Gor- believes there has been a great deal Nyaggah said he would like to see intensity – instead of just sitting at YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. slight effect on the election but it don said there was nothing out of the of misuse of funds throughout the more transparency, or the Brown home people can connect with oth- “When people watch a TV com- can also be a bother to voters. ordinary with regard to university other 22 CSU campuses, CSUF has Act, implemented onto Board of ers who feel the same,” Jarvis said. mercial or receive a piece of direct “It can help candidates get the president compensation packages. done well with spending money in a Trustees meetings. “Finding a community convinces mail, they’re passive,” said Cal State word out more but at the same time Gordon pointed out salaries have way that is good for the students. The Brown Act was put into place people the candidate has a shot, Fullerton political science Professor it’s kind of annoying,” said Delga- increased for everyone, although dis- “Our campus has done well,” to make all city council meetings which actually gives them a shot but Steven Stambough. “Being able to dillo. “I made the mistake one time proportionately, from the university Nyaggah said. “The president has and other legislature to be held in the Internet is not going to pick our download videos onto an iPod or of putting my e-mail address into president to staff members. been very responsive.” public forums. winner in 2008.” post comments on a candidate’s blog a candidate’s Web site and the next Travis, along with Assemblyman A major part of the budget plan However, it does not carry over to An online search for “2008 presi- introduces a new level of interactiv- day I had tons and tons of e-mails. Anthony Portantino (D- La Canada that Gordon has overseen in recent the CSU Board of Trustees. dential candidates” delivered over ity and gives them a sense of owner- That’s annoying.” Flintridge), said they believed that years is a call for hiring more quali- The message from assemblyman 1,800 applicable videos on YouTube. ship.” Stambough said technology will the audit is long over due. fied faculty members to keep the Portantino was harsher to the CSU The Web site of choice for posting Money has always been a central have an effect on younger voters be- Portantino said the audit should number of students per classroom to administration. and viewing user videos, joined with issue in election campaigning. By cause they are able to use it in ways be used as an opportunity to insti- a minimum. “It is clear upon their actions that CNN for a Nov. 28 Republican de- using electronic methods the cost of that older people do not understand. tute change in the CSUs system. Three years ago, Gordon set a they were acting in the best interest bate that will field questions to the reaching voters is significantly low- “Everybody inherently wants to in- Travis, Portantino and the Cali- plan of hiring 100 new tenure-track of the administrators,” Portantino candidates through YouTube user ered and citizens can contribute with corporate technology but younger fornia State Auditor said they don’t faculty members a year over a five- said. submitted videos. greater ease. people expect it,” he said. expect immediate cooperation from year period. For more information on the The CNN political team will “Technology has opened data- “This is a completely open race the CSUs in response to the audit In order to attract the most quali- CSU audit and the actual process choose the most creative and com- bases of potential donors that are – no incumbents and no vice-presi- because the CSUs have has not is- fied faculty, CSUF has built hous- taking place, go to the official CSU pelling video questions, which will comfortable giving money online,” dent running for president – for the sued a timeline in which it will start ing to provide the staff an affordable Web site at: http://www.calstate. be broadcast and answered on live said political science Professor Ste- first time since before the TV era,” implementing changes. place to live. edu/csustateaudit/chancellors_mes- TV. phen Stambough. “There’s no longer Stambough said. “People are more Travis wants a timeline set by the Gordon said because real estate is sage.shtml or http://www.calstate. Above the tab to submit your vid- a need to return a piece of mail with excited and more nervous, which Board of Trustees in its meeting next expensive in the Los Angeles Basin edu/audit/audit.shtml. eo it says, “This is your chance to let a check. Now you just press ‘click means they will vote more than they your voice be heard.” here’ and you’ve already given $25.” would have before.” Bible not an issue for Olympians

Associated Press

The U.S. Olympic Committee re- ceived confirmation from Olympic officials Wednesday that there will be no restrictions on Bibles being brought into the Olympic village in Beijing next year. The USOC contacted the Inter- national Olympic Committee about the issue in response to a story posted on the Catholic News Agency Web site citing a list of prohibited items that was reported to include Bibles. That story said the Italian daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, reported that organizers cited “security reasons” for prohibiting athletes from carry- ing any kind of religious symbol at Olympic facilities. Those reports and others were producing active blog discussions on several Web sites.

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Visitors and Others” contains the popular opera, which is in English, and scenes from three other operas. It runs until Sunday. hlogging Opera’s holiday classic opens hlogging By Laura Burrows specifically composed for television. the writer died this past February so

Daily Titan Staff Writer It quickly became a popular this is a celebration of his life and his P [email protected] Christmas classic. “Amahl” is a fic- works,” Salters said. P tional version of the tale of the three The theme of the night, “Pictures Turn on the headlights, it’s 5 p.m. kings. It is full of humor and drama to the Past,” honors opera compos- and too dark to see the miles of traf- and sends a message of peace and ers and singers who have died over fic ahead. love. the past year. The show is dedicated Daylight savings brings tidings of The principal roles are those of a to the great performers who have short days, cold nights and the oc- penniless beggar and his mother who changed the face of contemporary casional California rain. All is not happen upon three kings destined to opera. lost however; Coupled with seasonal meet the Christ child. Salters, an opera faculty member shortcomings are the ever-impressive The stage is set in the first- cen for the past 15 years, is holding an holiday highlights: food, family and tury in a small village near Bethle- open casting call for the spring op- traditional festivities. hem. Amahl is a disabled boy and era on Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in room If it’s too early to bring out the known thief, but has a kind heart. 127 of the Performing Arts build- aluminum tree and deck the halls, His mother is weak with hunger, but ing. He encourages any registered one way to ease into the holiday still offers mercy to a band of travel- CSUF student with an interest in pleasure. spirit is to spend an evening at the ing men in seek of warmth. musical theater to come out for the opera viewing a Christmas classic. Amahl and his mother come to audition. A night at the theater is not a realize the power the Christ child typical night out for most, but is an has through the cheery songs the inexpensive alternative to a frustrat- traveling gentlemen sing. Amahl Time and Ticket ing evening fighting the traffic at the and his mother sacrifice what little Information mall in search of the “perfect pres- earthly goods they have as presents ent.” to the Holy child, and in return wit- Showings at 8 p.m. for my loneliness, you get this image for your viewing get this image for your for my loneliness, you Cal State Fullerton’s production ness a miracle. This production is Thursday - Saturday of Gian Carlo Menotti’s popular performed at the holiday time as it holiday classic “Amahl and the Night refreshes the audience with a moral Additional 5 p.m. showing So many things run through my mind when I look at this image. It’s

Visitors,” the centerpiece operatic tale of thanksgiving and love. It is Sunday When I crazy. shot this image, I was so focused (haha) on just capturing the decisive moment. after However, editing it, the photo became much girlfriend a had I when time a to back me brings picture The me. to more that rain the in euphoria of feeling that had I If happiness. that having and … So moment. this capture to able been have would I think don’t I night, production of the semester, opens often referred to as “a child’s first op- this weekend. era,” due to its positive themes and Tickets are The event also includes three oth- enchanting music. $10 at the door/ er fully staged English scenes from “This is the second time I have $5 in advance with Titan ID operas such as Giacomo Puccini’s done ‘Amahl’ here. I did it 10 years “Sister Angelica,” “The Ballad of ago and chose to do it again because Baby Doe,” by American composer Douglas Moore, and “The Pirates of Penzance,” by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. “Pictures to the Past: Amahl and the Night Visitors and more” runs Nov. 8 through 11 in the CSUF Per- forming Arts Center Recital Hall. Faculty members Janet Smith and Mark Salters co-directed the produc- tion. “This is the perfect opera to come to if you have never seen one before,” Smith said. “The different scenes give you a little taste of the different styles of opera and I give an introduction before each scene so that you will know what is going on.” Graduate conducting student Marco Mejia directs the six-mem- ber orchestra in the evening’s music while a 30-member cast regales the audience in an evening of enchant- ment. Elizabeth Champion, public re- lations/marketing director of the College of the Arts, said “Amahl” is a popular classic, but that the other scenes help define the show. “There are other, more famous, scenes in the show that open up the evening,” Champion said. “This is the featured operatic production of the fall, and it should not be missed because there will not be another op- era till late next semester.” “Amahl” is a one-act opera origi- nally written and scored by Menotti for a television broadcast on Dec. 24, 1951. It was the first American opera 6 OPINION November 8, 2007 Titan Editorial ON Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Giving starts with caring STRIKE Homeless Awareness Week more poetic people, it starts with begins Monday and Cal State giving. CSUF is missing constant Fullerton will partake in the na- in-your-face reminders and the tionwide campaign. Across cam- visible opportunities to give. At pus, students will be exposed to CSUF, that only happens once the harsh realities of starvation or twice a year, so the chance to and homelessness. jumpstart the cycle never really Writers’ strike will lead to the Writers are the For a full week, students will takes shape. be bombarded with the sights, The rest of the year – especial- sounds and information about ly after the holidays – overindul- backbone of the less fortunate. Some will be gence of food and shopping can loss of creative programming moved to help with money, time blind us to the problems in our or food. Others will leave for the community. It can even make us the industry holiday without another thought numb, seeing homeless people By Gail Navarro amusing seeing the low-brow nature after negotiations failed on Sunday. on the subject, fully enjoying as bums who, being healthy and Daily Titan Staff Writer of reality shows these days but there The Orange County Register report- their turkeys on Thanksgiving. strong enough to beg for money, [email protected] comes a time where I expect better ed the Screenwriter’s Guild wants to By David Carrillo Still, when the holiday is over, are healthy enough to join the than a shot at love with a bisexual double the amount of money they Daily Titan Staff Writer Coach potatoes will be solely dis- ex-import car model like Tila Te- receive from DVDs and more mon- [email protected] it will be back to business as workforce. It’s just as easy to as- appointed this week to find out their usual as we rush to the final few sume the person is a con artist quila. I would stage a protest for that ey from shows offered on the Inter- favorite late-night shows are show- The only brainstorming sessions weeks of the semester. Most will who rakes in more money than show alone, but seriously the writers’ net and cell phones. ing reruns as a result of the recent the members of the Writers Guild forget. a person working hard at a mini- strike hurts the excitement of watch- About 75 members of the Writers writers’ strike. of America will have for a while will We, as a collective, will only mum wage-paying job. ing television. Guild of America, East held picket Even though writers from Los consist of creating clever catchphras- concern ourselves with the home- In the end, is it really the The viewing audience has a level signs Monday at Rockefeller Center Angeles and New York started an es for picket signs, because for the less the week before Thanksgiv- nonprofit groups who tell us we of expectation when it comes to tun- and “30 Rock” writer-actor Tina Fey official walkout Monday, this could first time since 1988 the guild has ing, and then again the week be- should feel guilty? Many of us ing in every night to watch its favor- joined the chanting protesters. The potentially impact the television decided to leave its status within the fore Christmas. Two weeks a year fall on hard times. In Republican ite programs. Reruns kill the mood, official strike started 9 a.m. eastern industry in particular. For instance, entertainment community as a “to is more than enough caring for Orange County, that’s a hard pill along with disconnecting its viewers. time and Los Angeles followed suit Los Angeles caterers can no longer be continued.” some people in Orange County. to swallow, but it’s the most im- It sucks the life out of “must-see TV” by picketing in front of major stu- depend on the entertainment indus- Writers are often taken for grant- This is not to say we are all portant thing to accept in order and turns it into “already-seen-it TV.” dios such as Warner Bros., Fox and try for regular business. Also, pro- ed in all facets of the media despite selfish people, but just because to start caring. Donation stations In fact, two very popular shows for Disney at 9 a.m. pacific time. duction shut down for shows such the fact they are a crucial and irre- the month ends doesn’t mean should be located on campus Comedy Central, the “Daily Show Almost 12,000 union members in as “Two and a Half Men,” on CBS placeable part of the creative process. the problems do too. Constant year-round and we should lend with Jon Stewart” and the “Colbert total walked out Monday. “Tonight and “‘Til Death,” on Fox, leaving Owners of major production stu- and visible donations centers each other a helping hand year- Report” are suffering from the strike Show” host Jay Leno treated picket- hundreds of actors and casting direc- dios, however, are reluctant to give on campus would make it easy round. Besides, most of us have because the shows rely on current ers in front of the NBC studios in tors without a job. The Los Angeles the guild its fair share of a multi-bil- to contribute money and food more than enough outfits in our events and fresh writing material. Burbank with Krispy Kreme dough- Times reported not since 1988 has lion dollar pie. easy. At risk of stating something closets and canned goods in our As far as I am concerned, the writ- nuts. there been a writers’ strike and the Think of all the big names as- that’s already been said by much pantries that go unused. ers are instrumental to the success The host and other celebrities such last one cost the industry an esti- of all shows, especially sitcoms and as Julia Louis-Dreyfus and writer-di- sociated with Hollywood – Denzel mated $500 million over a 22-week daytime soap operas; they would be rector James L. Brooks made appear- Washington, Tom Hanks, Johnny period. But what does this mean for a lost cause without their scripts. ances in support of the strike early Depp, Tom Cruise, etc. – and now the rest of the television season and While some prime-time TV pro- Monday. try to imagine where their careers Any feedback, positive or negative, is its dedicated audience? grams will dodge the bullet by hav- It is tough to predict the exact would be without good scripts la- Letters encouraged, as we strive to keep an open Viewers have to settle for a surge ing enough scripts to last until early monetary ramifications of the strike bored over by talented and hard- dialogue with our readership. The Daily of mind-numbingly pointless reality next year, it will inevitably cause TV so early, but it is a huge loss for the working writers. shows who barely keep true to the to the Titan reserves the right to edit letters for networks to resort to reruns until the viewing public because it will take You can have the world’s best ac- definition. It is no secret that those producers reach an agreement with away new and exhilarating program- tors and actresses, a top-notch direc- length, grammar and spelling. Direct all shows have writers, some even a the writers’ union. ming. In addition, conflicts of inter- tor and special effects that make Star Editor: comments, questions or concerns along with part of the union. Though I must The dispute between Hollywood est will only prolong the strike and Wars look like an elementary school your full name and major to Executive Editor admit, “I Love New York,” is a seri- writers and the Alliance of Motion create an even greater rift between production, but without an engag- Ian Hamilton at [email protected] ous candidate for one of the guiltiest Picture and Television Producers the creative and business aspect of ing script it would all be in vain. pleasures this fall season. It is quite started in July and came full circle the entertainment world. 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Art for the daily titan by paul johnson Jake’s Take Torture porns are torturing cinema (Part II) Jake Kilroy [email protected]

Last week, I illustrated my distaste of Elisha Cuthbert caged and crying, and disbelief for torture porns mak- while underneath read the tagline of ing millions of dollars. I mused on “Good horror [mov- “Abduction, Confinement, Torture, my peers paying to see these films, Termination.” One advertisement and, out of the four torture films I ies] should be bor- for “The Devil’s Rejects” was just mentioned (“Hostel,” “Turistas,” bloody hands being dragged down a “Captivity” and “Saw”), my peers derline laughable, highway. Can you imagine a conver- only defended one of them. borderline oddball, sation with the director considering Avid reader Shelby and my room- that advertisement? Though “The mate Greg both considered “Saw’s” borderline weird. Devil’s Rejects” goes for cartoon- plotline to outweigh the torture. I’m ish obscurity, I still find it difficult not sure what films Shelby enjoys to wrap my head around the idea of (but she must be smart, cultured paying to watch it. and attractive, as she reads this col- ” Here’s my hypothetical conversa- umn), but I know Greg’s favorite “The Thing.” It’s a serious film, but tion with Rob Zombie at a coffee movie is “Casablanca,” so I trust him there’s an intense amount of gore shop: when he says he watches “Saw” for to show the cartoonishly villainous “So Rob, what was the plot of the plot. He also defended “Saw II,” creature with an alien-like quality. It ‘The Devil’s Rejects?’” but said that “Saw III” was a torture justifies the evil and absurdity of the “Some crazy mass murderers kid- porn and hated it. So, it seems that sci-fi villain. nap a group of people and slaughter we can agree that “Captivity,” “Tur- The second effective use of gore all of them.” istas,” “Hostel” and its more tasteless is as a means of symbolic symmetry. “And then what?” sequel have the entertainment value Jan-Michael refers to classics such “Well, that’s the whole movie.” of a minute-long YouTube video of a as “Night Of The Living Dead” or “Your movie’s only 10 minutes?” dog pooping on a cat. “Dawn Of The Dead.” In “Dawn “Actually, it’s 109.” Not satisfied, I started to cross Of The Dead,” there are violent ends “Wait, it’s practically two hours into bloody waters. I expected more to zombies holding onto material of people being mutilated and dis- fans of torture porns to defend the goods, mocking consumerism. membered?” insanity. Some groups of people paid The third is to further the idea “Art is not safe.” By the way, that’s to see “Hostel,” which was the No. 1 of non-reality, like in “Dead Alive.” a direct quote. film in the country at one (unbeliev- It’s a silly gory romantic comedy. It “That’s not art, Rob. That’s just doesn’t present a realistic world, but writers: backbone of the industry able) point. Was it horror fans? Did ridiculous. Everyone is tortured to fans of campy B-movies enjoy or re- rather a substitute instead. death? That’s the entire film?” (from Page 6) Without them I’m not funny. I’m a lens back on quality scripts. Writers are the backbone of the spect these travesties? Jan-Michael went onto explain “Well, there’s kind of some inves- dead man.” Late night is only the be- I don’t know about you, but I nev- entire entertainment industry, and I I called my friend Jan-Michael, an that horror films are like spaghetti tigations and escapes too, but yeah, ginning. Several shows are shutting er wanted to live in a world where I say their striking can only improve avid horror fanatic and film student westerns. They’re the same movie it’s mostly just torture. Except for down production, such as “The Of- turned on the TV to see men and the quality of our Hollywood prod- at Long Beach State. Jan-Michael over and over. Westerns all have the Wendy. She isn’t tortured to death.” fice” and “Ellen,” and it’s only a mat- women vie for the “love” of someone ucts. Production companies have appreciates “Lawrence of Arabia” as same nice but tough guy gunslinger “Oh, OK. So one of them lives?” ter of time before other shows and named Tila Tequila. Reality TV, are grown too complacent in their pro- much as “Army of Darkness,” so I hero, the senselessly violent Native “Actually, she’s hit by a big truck eventually movies feel the burden of you kidding me? There is a reason gramming, thinking a reality series quizzed him about “torture porns.” Americans and the rugged outlaw after she escapes.” Hollywood sans writers. why fiction was created in the first following the lives of the latest celeb- He despises them, saying they’ve dressed in black. They’re hokey and “Dude, Rob, please stick to Personally, I’m excited by the place -- to escape reality. rity debutant qualifies as entertain- given horror a bad name. rather similar, but all greats. The soundtracks,” I say after sighing guild’s decision. The last five years And while I may not find my way ment. Hopefully having the guild Every film I named off, Jan-Mi- genre runs on repeated themes. aloud. we have been inundated with reality down to the picket line myself, I will strike will kick the industry in the chael hated. “Hostel,” “Turistas,” Good horror, Jan-Michael clarified, “Dude, Jake, please get a new TV, and having the guild strike and sit here at my keyboard and help the butt and get Hollywood back in the “Captivity” and “Saw;” he thought functions the same way. take,” Rob says. Or he would any- force even more reality-crap on the guild in the only way I know how: right state of mind. they were all crap. I included Rob He has an interesting point. Good way. Rob, I imagine, is a funny guy. air should refocus the entertainment writing. It all starts with good writing, and Zombie’s two-parter “House Of horror should be borderline laugh- I understand torture films aren’t in order for movies and TV shows 1,000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s able, borderline oddball, borderline new. They were pioneered in the to be high quality, the people who Rejects” in the list, but Jan-Michael weird. It shouldn’t be two hours of 1960s and the 1970s, but my con- write them need to be compensated interrupted to suggest that Zombie serious graphic torture. Jan-Michael cern now is they’re ruling the box fairly. The guild is merely asking for doesn’t make torture porns. added good horror has never been office and garnering mainstream a cut of the revenue from the online In fact, Jan-Michael praised Zom- solely about showing how awful hu- attention. Similarly themed grand- distribution of their work; why is bie’s saga. When I pressed why, Jan- man beings can be to other human children of aged cult favorites, like “I this a problem for the corporations Michael academically broke down beings for the entire movie. Spit On Your Grave,” are collecting that run the industry? what separates horror films from its Compare horror’s bastard child of hefty bags of cash. I worry about the The effects of the strike could -po awful sub-genre of torture porns. He torture to the classic western. Who state of cinema when a percentage tentially be disastrous, depending on let me in on the secret all good avid would see a western that’s just two of box offices’ numbers are torture the length of it. Late night TV shows horror fans know. hours of Native Americans being re- films. Like I said last week in Part I – – Letterman and Leno, for example “You have to maintain this larger peatedly shot in the face? Hopefully, imagine a multiplex filled with mov- – have already ceased shooting new sense of non-reality,” Jan-Michael nobody. ies only showing the graphic torture episodes because they can’t survive told me. “You need cartoonish, out- Well, some of the public are pay- of innocent and harmless characters. without a staff of writers. -Writ landish themes.” ing to see these films. The studios Why are you paying to see it? ers are so important to the process, Jan-Michael later revealed the even advertise the mindless vio- In closing, I’d like to end the dis- Leno was seen passing out donuts to three purposes of effective gore. lence. “Turistas” actually advertised cussion with a quote from Jan-Mi- picketers, saying, “I’ve been work- The first is to justify a villain. The extreme scenes of torture in its pre- chael: “Good horror goes for the ing with these people for 20 years. film he points to is John Carpenter’s views. “Captivity” featured a picture abstract, not the obscene.” 8 SPORTS November 8, 2007 Baseball GM meetings begin The Associated Press were. Many mentioned specific play- CSUF basketball season underway ers they were making available. The Los Angeles Angels of Ana- The idea was suggested by Bos- heim are baseball’s exception: They ton’s Theo Epstein and Florida’s Lar- Men’s basketball never openly admit they’d love to sign Alex ry Beinfest, co-chairs of this year’s trails in exhibition victory Rodriguez. meeting. The Angels had a meet-and-greet “Usually it takes a while to be able Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton with A-Rod’s agent, Scott Boras, at to reach all 29 other teams and hear Sports Information the general managers’ meetings. The what they’re trying to do. This -in New York Mets also spoke with Bo- creased our efficiency tremendously. Josh Akognon scored 21 points ras but won’t say whether they’re in It saves us all a lot of time,” Epstein and Frank Robinson added 15 Tues- or out of the competition. said. “Some teams were specific. day night to lead Cal State Fullerton Tony Reagins, who just took over Some were more guarded.” to a 78-58 men’s basketball exhibi- as the Angels’ GM, had glowing Cabrera is the first big name being tion victory over Biola University. words for A-Rod. dangled. He’ll make more than $10 Freshman guard Luke Duperron “We had an initial conversation million next season, too expensive came off the bench to lead the NAIA with Scott, and it was introductory,” for the Marlins to retain. Having Eagles with 17 points. he said Wednesday. “He probably lost A-Rod, the Yankees need a third Forwards Danny Jones and Rocky makes any team that he’s a part of baseman but team executive Hank Hampton each tallied nine points better.” Steinbrenner was clear on what New and Jones led all rebounders with Reagins said if talks progressed, York won’t do. 10. the Angels would welcome a chance “It’s pretty obvious which players The Titans led by only four points to speak with Rodriguez. Reagins we’re not going to trade,” he said, at the half, 35-31, but opened the acknowledged marketing, as well as before rattling off the team’s most- second half with a 21-8 surge over baseball skills, would play a role in a prized young pitchers. “Chamber- the first eight minutes for a comfort- decision to sign A-Rod. lain, Hughes and even Kennedy. able 17-point lead at 56-39. “In this day and age, I think that Not for a position player.” The Titans never trailed in the is a part of it,” he said. For now, when other teams in- game after a 4-0 start but saw a 14- While the Mets have the cash to quire, Joba Chamberlain, Phil point first-half lead dwindle to two sign Rodriguez, they haven’t com- Hughes and Ian Kennedy aren’t points on a couple of occasions, the mitted to making an offer. Likely available. last at 35-33 after Biola’s Andrew to win his third AL MVP award, Hughes, just 21, showed poise Schroeder scored the first basket of Rodriguez is expected to sign a deal and overpowering pitches, even the second half. topping the record $252 million, 10- while slowed by hamstring and an- Akognon, a transfer from Wash- year contract the Texas Rangers gave kle injuries that sidelined him for ington State playing for the first time him before the 2001 season. Before much of the season. Chamberlain, since the 2005-06 season, hit eight A-Rod opted out of that agreement, 22, was instant electricity and on of 21 shots but only three of 12 from Boras told the New York Yankees many nights unhittable as Mariano 3-point range. Robinson scored 10 they had to offer $350 million just Rivera’s setup man down the stretch. of his points in the second half on to get a meeting with the third base- Kennedy, who turns 23 next month, four of six shooting. man. was polished and resembled a young Biola committed 23 turnovers Other possible destinations are Mike Mussina in three September as CSUF extended its defense and thought to include the Boston Red starts. came up with 15 steals. Sox, Chicago Cubs and Detroit Ti- “I’ve been tested on those guys CSUF opens its regular season at gers. All those teams say that they’re this week, and obviously the summer home Friday night vs. Cal State Ba- not interested at this point. during the (trade) deadline, and I’ll kersfield. Other big names in the news on continue to be tested on it,” general the next-to-last day of the four-day manager Brian Cashman said. Women’s basketball wins By karl thunman/Daily Titan Photo Editor gathering included Miguel Cabrera, “I know that all three of those Josh Akognon (21) collides with a Biola player during an exhibition at the Titan Gym on Nov. 6. Roger Clemens, Tom Glavine and guys, the 29 other clubs would have in second exhibition rout Kenny Rogers. no problems pitching at least one of The final day of the annual meet- them if not all of them in their rota- Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton Gym. holding the Broncos to just six field the floor for the game in the victory ings, GMs were to discuss whether tions.” Sports Information The win gave CSUF victories in goals in the opening period. over Cal Poly. first- and third-base coaches should Clemens, who is 45, is ready to each of its exhibition contests this Coupled with her 18-point ef- Unique Anderson scored 14 points wear helmets. Mike Coolbaugh, a join the Houston Astros – as a con- Cal State Fullerton junior for- season. fort against the Sea Lions in her first off the bench to lead the Broncos. first-base coach for the Colorado sultant. In a sign Clemens’ pitching ward Toni Thomas scored 22 points On Nov. 3, the Titans handed game, Thomas averaged 20 points in CSUF now turns its attention to Rockies’ minor league team in Tulsa, career could be over, his agent sent to lead two other Titans in double Point Loma a 84-69 exhibition loss the two exhibition contests. its 2007-08 regular season opener on was killed in July when he was struck an e-mail to Drayton McLane in- figures and help lift the visiting Ti- at Titan Gym. Teammates Jasmine Scott and Saturday afternoon (Nov. 10) as the on the head by a line drive. forming the owner the seven-time tans to an 87-48 women’s basketball The Titans shot just under 59 per- Lauren Chow added 15 and 12 Titans travel to Utah Valley State for On Tuesday, each general man- Cy Young Award winner is set to exhibition victory over Cal Poly Po- cent from the field in the first half en points, respectively. a 2:05 pm (PST) tip-off against the ager stood up during their meeting start his personal-services contract mona on Tuesday night at Kellogg route to a 43-16 halftime advantage, The Titans shot 55 percent from Wolverines. and stated what their offseason goals with the team on Jan. 1. 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ready to go to Ari- ested in himself. He himself up, I would playing in the Cape Cod Baseball

zona. It was a very “cares about the win roll him a ball and League (CCBL). It is an amateur hectic week.” he would roll it baseball league located in Massachu- However, Gary more than anything. “ back,” Troy said. “I setts, in which many college baseball decided that col- – Troy Brown, raised him to be a players play and improve during lege was the best Gary Brown’s father ball player and he the summer. Because it draws top- route in pursuing a was years ahead of tier college players, the level of play baseball career and himself, even in T- is often considered the equivalent CSUF was always ball ... I taught him of high-A Minor League Baseball. his first choice. everything I could Baseball America also named Gary Gary starting playing baseball teach him.” along with teammate Christian Co- when he was four-years-old in T- Troy added Gary could not get lon “high-impact athletes” and the ball. He also played football and enough of the sport. Titans’ top two recruits. soccer throughout his life but when “We worked out every day and Gary is a big fan of the Los Ange- he entered high school, Gary started took it to another level,” Troy said. les Angels of Anaheim and his favor- playing travel baseball with teams “I used to throw him golf balls ite players include Jose Reyes of the like the Walnut Yankees, San Diego and he would have to hit it with a New York Mets, Eric Byrnes of the Cobras and Orange County Ren- broomstick handle. It was great for Arizona Diamondbacks and Hall of egades. his hand and eye coordination.” Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Rich Gonzalez was his coach at Gary is very energetic on the field As far as his career goals after col- Diamond Bar High School. Gonza- and his teammates say he has only lege, Gary said he wouldn’t mind les is a former Titan baseball player one speed, and that’s full. But both playing for his favorite team but and graduated in 1990. on and off the field, he likes to laugh would love the opportunity to play He describes Gary’s athletic abil- and have a good time while being se- for the New York Yankees. ity as “outstanding” and not a typical rious and motivated. Gary can’t see himself doing any- athlete. “I came to win a national cham- thing else other than baseball. If “He has an inner drive that very pionship,” Gary said. “I set my goals Major League Baseball is not a ca- few people have,” Gonzalez said. really high. I want to bat over .400, By Celia Castanon/Daily Titan Staff Writer reer choice, he will take on a job as a “He always strives to be better steal over 40 bags, and play for the Gary Brown (blue shirt) is ready to bring what he has to the table to improve his team. coach or recruiter. Either way, base- than the person next to him and national team and all American But according to his father, Gary bers. more than anything.” ball is his life. the person he’s playing. He’s a good [team].” doesn’t keep track of his own num- “He’s not interested in himself,” Head Coach Dave Serrano is ex- “I love the game, and I play hard,” Troy said. “He cares about the win cited to have Gary on his team. He Gary said. Titan grad wins 5 first gold glove Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton Sports Information

Former Cal State Fullerton and current Philadelphia Phillies’ out- fielder Aaron Rowand was named a National League Rawling’s Gold Glove winner Tuesday afternoon by the sporting good company in con- junction with Major League Base- ball. The Gold Glove is awarded by Rawlings recognizing the impor- 8 tance of superior individual fielding performance to the advancement of baseball as America’s national game. A fourth outfielder was added to 4 this year’s team due to a tie in the voting process. Rowand, a star outfielder for the Titans from 1996-98, was one of five 6 first-time award winners for the Na- tional League in 2008, joining Rus- sell Martin (LAD), David Wright sudoku (NYM), Jimmy Rollins (PHI), and Jeff Francoeur (ATL) on the 10-man squad. inside The Phillies center fielder shared the highest fielding percentage among center fielders in the- Na 3 tional League with Atlanta’s Andruw Jones at .995 committing just two errors all season. Rowand, becomes the second Ti- tan to win the coveted fielding award, joining Tim Wallach who garnered three awards (1985, 88, 90) over his 17-year big league career. 1 Matthews meets to talk about HGH The Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. met with baseball officials Wednesday to discuss allegations that he received human growth hormone. Matthews was sent HGH in 2004 from a pharmacy being investigated for illegal distribution of perfor- mance-enhancing drugs, The Times 0 Union of Albany, N.Y., reported last winter. Matthews denied using HGH, which was not banned by baseball until 2005. Several other players implicated in receiving performance-enhancing 7 www.dailytitan.com drugs also have met with baseball of- ficials.