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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 6 Thursday February 12, 2009 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND Area code (714) Summer no more Starting May 30, all campus classes may phone numbers will have a new area code: 657. The north and northwest sections of Orange County have two area codes: 714 and 657. Every call made to these be slashed area codes requires dialing of the area code, even if you are calling With a looming budget crisis, CSUF from the same area code. officials consider drastic measures By Luis Delgadillo, Jessica Terrell and stacey wang Daily Titan Staff CSUF makes [email protected] The Cal State Fullerton Council of Deans was given Honor Roll a packet of information yesterday from the Depart- ment of Extended Education, detailing a potentially Cal State Fullerton is one of 16 massive cut to summer enrollment aimed at tackling CSUs to be named to the 2008 an expected budget shortfall. President’s Higher Education Although CSUF President Milton Gordon has yet Community Service Honor Roll to approve the cuts, multiple sources indicated that for its commendable commit- summer cuts are a likely way of partially addressing the ment to service learning and civic budget deficit. engagement. “We are getting pretty close to finalizing the size of The 16 CSU campuses were the reduction and the president will sign off on a letter among 635 colleges and univer- within the next day or so,” Ed Trotter, acting associate sities nationwide recognized for vice president, undergraduate programs, said. “That supporting innovative and effec- PHOTOS By andrea kellogg/Daily Titan Staff Photographer letter will go to everybody.” tive community service-learning Tamara Khoury, a 19-year-old pre-nursing major and the only Palestinian member of M.E.Ch.A stands with tape covering her mouth as a symbol of With official decisions depending upon the- out programs. protest. An estimated crowd of 150 people gathered at the Humanities Building to watch the participants show support for Palestinians. come of the finalized state budget, CSUF officials were “I am proud of the outstand- reluctant to comment on the record and emphasized ing service our students provide the fluidity of any currently explored options. to their communities on a daily That didn’t stop rumors from spreading amongst basis. Our faculty and staff are faculty about the proverbial budget ax. equally engaged, providing lead- “The faculty is anxious about it, but there is nothing ership and innovative teaching we can do until we have official information,” Joanne practices,” said CSU Chancellor Students rally for Palestine Gass, professor of English and comparative literature, Charles B. Reed. said. “Nearly 50 percent of our stu- a 19-year-old pre-nursing major and the only Palestinian mem- Acting out Israeli checkpoints and holding Although CSUF officials would not confirm a de- dents now participant in service, ber of M.E.Ch.A., said. “A lot of people see what is going on in signs, students express solidarity finitive number for the considered class cuts, Ephraim which equates to 32 million hours the Middle East, but they are detached from it.” P. Smith, vice president, Academic Affairs confirmed of service for an economic impact The 22 days of conflict between the Israeli military and Pal- that the cuts could be significant. of $624 million. This is a tremen- By Monzerrath Gonzalez estinian militants in the Gaza Strip, which began Dec. 27, 2008 “Put simply, CSUF has too many students. We are dous accomplishment, given our Daily Titan Staff Writer left many Palestinians helpless and caused a devastating human- no longer able to get state funds to augment the ex- students’ overloaded schedules of [email protected] itarian situation of which many students are unaware. cess enrollment that we have,” Rick Pullen, dean of the school, work and family obliga- “We decided to do this event because it is a serious issue,” College of Communications, said. tions. Many times it is the needi- Amidst chants of “no justice, no peace,” a group of students M.E.Ch.A. President Johnny Aguirre said. “We want to edu- If the cuts are approved, summer class priority could est students who give the most to gathered on Tuesday to show solidarity with the people of Pal- cate the campus on the Zionist efforts to destroy and ethnically be given to students with over 85 units. their communities.” estine in a rally, which moved through campus from the Titan cleanse Palestine of its native population.” “We try to plan for what a graduating senior needs, CSU Fresno received one of Walkway to the Humanities Building. During the rally, students acted out scenes of Israeli check- but you’re not going to get them all. There’s no way. the six top awards, with nearly The events were held by the Chicano Student Movement of points, which are a daily life occurrence for all Palestinians. There’s going to be plenty of pain to share here,” Smith half of its student body involved Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.), with the support of the Middle Eastern These scenes were all too familiar for some of the demonstra- said. “We’re not going to be able to handle every course in service activities. Student Society (MESS). Their goal was to show Cal State Ful- tors. lerton students many of the injustices that go on in the Gaza Moe Farha, recalled his personal experiences. The 20-year-old for every student. It’s impossible.” Strip. business major was born in Fullerton, moved with his family to The administration has been careful in deciding “We are doing this to create consciousness,” Tamara Khoury, Palestine at the age of 3 and returned to Fullerton in 2005. what to do, which has delayed planning the summer “You learn a lot of things about life (when you live in Pales- session schedule, he added. CORRECTION tine). You see how big of a terrorist Israel is and how ignorant “There would be a cutback on lower division because the American media can be,” Farha said. students would have an opportunity, if they wanted to There was a reporting error accelerate or make up a class, to go to a community in Tuesday’s paper. The article He recalled having guns pointed in his face, even as a child, when stopped at Israeli checkpoints and noted that soldiers do college,” Smith said. “The lower division, percentage- titled, “State Freezes Cal State wise, is the smallest part of the summer program.” Construction,” spelled Kim not discriminate between young, old, man or woman. Another student, Ibrahim Tabel, an 18-year-old biology ma- After a meeting of the Extended Education Com- Apel’s name incorrectly. The mittee yesterday, Natalie Nyampruh, student represen- same article quoted Kim Apel jor, recalled a family trip to Palestine in 2006. He remembers his father begging an Israeli soldier to allow him and his brother to tative from the Associated Students Inc., told the Daily incorrectly as saying projects are Titan that she was concerned about the issue and want- financed through tutition. enter Jerusalem while the soldier pointed an M-16 rifle at them. He was shocked that even as an American citizen he was not ed to make sure that student concerns were voiced. The Daily Titan regrets this “I’m going to contact Jay (Carvin, ASI chief admin- mistake. allowed to travel freely. “I can’t even go wherever I want with an American passport,” istrative officer) and request him to send a letter to the he said. Chancellor’s Office to set up a meeting because we As the group of demonstrators marched through the Titan don’t want those classes cut. We want access (to repre- Walkway to the Humanities Building, stares of interest followed sentatives),” Nyampruh said. D.U.I. DANCING them. Upon their arrival at the Humanities Building, a crowd of Nyampruh also said that she wanted to make sure nearly 150 people gathered and listened to their cries for peace students were informed about the committee’s activi- and social justice. ties. “Events like this are not shown on television, but they go on. “It is so preliminary. We don’t know exactly how it If they were on television, I’m pretty sure people would be doing is going to play out,” Trotter said. “All we are trying to more to help,” said Alex Green, a 22-year-old grad student, who do right now is plan scenarios.” gathered among the crowd. The only place where officials are talking about cut- Although there were debates from some of the viewers, the ting classes right now is in summer school, Trotter said, demonstrators reminded them that their cause was to bring adding that by Tuesday morning, a number of things awareness, not to start fights, and more than discussing political could look different. A routine pull-over for drunk issues, they wanted to bring to light human rights issues. Trotter said that Gordon, who is in Washington driving turns into a hilarious “We want both sides to be free and for there to be peace,” D.C., is upset about the potentiality of closing access comedy skit. From reciting the Farha said. to education for qualified students. alphabet backwards to perform- As the crowds dispersed at the end of the rally, many gathered “We can no longer do what we really want to do, ing ballet worthy stunts, this vid- around the activists to ask questions and voice their opinions. which is provide access to all qualified students,” Pul- eo is sure to get you laughing. “It will be a major accomplishment for a student to go home len said. Moe Farha, 20-year-old business major, shows off the Palestinian flag and research about what they saw,” Khoury said. “Education is With no finalized details, many are worried about tattoo he received after the recent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. the biggest accomplishment.” See CUTS, Page 2 WEATHER TODAY TOMorrow ‘Front and Center’ event continues to raise funds The annual benefit show University Advancement, said. ed for donors who make monetary While Smith would not release is really good given the (economic The Front and Center benefit con- contributions to the event, and will details on individual ticket sales and state),” Selleck said. is hit by with a lack of cert, which will feature Reba McEn- be seated at sponsor tables ranging tables, he said that the majority of Selleck attributes the success of High: 58° High: 56° sponsors while individual tire this year at the Honda Center from $5,000 for bronze, $7,500 for the event’s revenue will stem from this year’s ticket sales to the Uni- Low: 43° Low: 43° in Anaheim on Feb. 28, has sold a silver, $10,000 for gold and $25,000 the sponsor tables, and they have versity Advancement development ticket sales are steady number of arena seats, however the for platinum. been sold in every category. team’s effort to advertise the event PARTLY CLOUDY RAINY table seating is lacking somewhat, The champagne reception will “We have loyal sponsors that buy earlier this time, though they still By DERIM RICHARDSON Smith said. take place at 5:45 p.m. followed by every year and we also acquire new have some marketing to do. Daily Titan Staff Writer “We’re down a little bit with sell- dinner at 6:30 p.m., with the con- ones as well,” Smith explained. Jackie Nguyen, 20, CSUF junior [email protected] ing tables because corporations have cert starting at 8 p.m. Paula Selleck, senior communica- and musical theatre major, per- been hit hard by the recession, so The concert, hosted by CSUF tions officer for CSUF Public Affairs, formed in the CSUF musical theater CONTACT US Tickets for the annual Cal State we’re feeling that, but we have op- University Advancement, is one way is covering the event for the Univer- opening act in last year’s Front and Main line: (714) 278-3373 Fullerton fund-raiser event, “Front timism that we’ll sell many more ta- of raising money for school pro- sity Advancement Department and Center concert and is performing in News desk: (714) 278-4415 and Center,” are selling despite the bles in the next three weeks,” Smith grams, such as the President’s Schol- feels very optimistic about it. the ensemble this year as well. Advertising: (714) 278-4411 state’s current economic status, Ryan said. ars program and university scholar- “The ticket sales this year are con- E-mail: [email protected] A. Smith, associate director of CSUF A black-tie dinner will be provid- ships. sistent with last year’s, which I think See CONCERT, Page 2 2 Page Two February 12, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Cuts: csuf may slash summer classes From Page 1 summer session. of error for over-enrollment without state gets its act together and passes With fewer classes offered during it costing the college. a budget,” Gass said. “Then the uni- INTERNATIONAL how upcoming budget decisions will the summer, fewer teaching faculty “It has to be thought through versity system will know how much String of bombings threatens calm in Iraq affect teaching faculty and students. would be employed to teach sum- carefully, or else we’ll have other money they have or don’t. That will “I have two concerns. The first is mer session. problems,” he said. be passed on to the 23 campuses and BAGHDAD (MCT) – More than a dozen Iraqis were killed and 43 were that there (are) a number of students Students planning to graduate in Smith and other top level admin- then those campuses will have to fig- wounded Wednesday in back-to-back car bombings at a bus station in a who depend on summer school to August would have fewer lower di- istrators will meet to discuss the de- ure out what to do.” Shiite Muslim neighborhood in south Baghdad, police said. finish their credits and graduate. The vision course options to complete tails of summer session next week. Because so much of the proposed The bombings were part of bloody day in which at least 22 people died second is obviously the junior fac- their requirements. No date has been set for the finalized cuts depend on currently unsettled in attacks throughout Iraq, breaking a relative calm that the country has ulty,” Gass said. “Junior faculty are Since cutbacks were unavoidable, decision. state decisions, Trotter emphasized enjoyed in recent months. the ones with the lowest pay.” Smith stated that decreasing courses “Nobody has any kind of hard in- the need for remaining calm. The attacks came a little more than a week after Iraq held provincial elec- Most faculty are contracted to offered was the only option for the formation. It (budget information) Now is not a time for panic, but tions in 14 of its 18 provinces. Election officials are expected to release final teach nine months out of the year, college. will come from the Chancellor’s of- a time for careful thought, Trotter results in the coming weeks. and are paid extra hours for teaching CSUF is given a 2 percent margin fice and they are waiting until the said. Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, bombs in a parked car and a van detonated in the crowded bus depot in the Bayaa neighborhood, killing 16 civilians and wounding 43 others, police said. The area is a popular shopping destina- tion. The U.S.-led Multi-National Corps in Iraq put the death toll in a second CONCERT: rEBA MCeNTiRE TO PERFORM depot attack at eight dead and 33 injured. From Page 1 President’s Scholars program, and sociation race car driver Ashley cludes two VIP plaza seats, entry Iraqi police and coalition forces responded, cordoning off the bus station proceeds left after the marketing ex- Force Hood as the Master of Cer- to the post concert meet and greet and nearby roads. Traffic was backed up into the evening. The wounded were “I think it’s a great event for our penses are covered will go toward the emonies, and musical performances reception area, a photograph with taken to the Yarmouk hospital for treatment. school, and a great opportunity for program, Smith said. by students from the College of the Reba and an autographed CD, ac- students to perform in a professional Last year’s concert, featuring Ste- Arts, according to Fullerton.edu/ cording to the Web site. venue, with professional artists and vie Nicks, rose over $250,000 for the frontandcenter. With the unprecedented atten- NATIONAL professional casting,” Nguyen said. program alone. New this year for the event is an dance of over 10,000 people last year House-Senate talks shrink stimulus bill “I plan on making a career out of Smith assured the quota for this Ebay.com auction, with items such for the event, University Advance- this.” year has not experienced any short- as McEntire’s shoes and an Ashley ment decided to purchase Vendini, a WASHINGTON (MCT) – Lawmakers who are negotiating a final com- Nguyen has hopes of performing comings, and is hopeful the pro- Force collectable doll, with all earn- new ticketing software which allows promise on the economic stimulus package tentatively agreed Wednesday for a bigger audience this year, and is ceeds will be even greater this time ings going toward the President’s people to purchase tickets online on a $789.5 billion price tag and are seriously considering scaling back tax excited to do it all over again. around. Scholar program, Smith said. with hopes of attracting an even big- breaks for new car and home buyers while restoring some cuts in state educa- The event has a quota of at least Opening acts will feature CSUF Also within the auction is a “Meet ger audience this year, according to tion aid and health care. $65,000, which goes toward the alumna and National Hot Rod As- and Greet” VIP package, which in- Smith. The total cost would be well below the measures that the Senate andH ouse of Representatives passed. The negotiators’ view is that as long as the cost stays at or below $800 billion, they’d be able to attract some moderate Republican votes - crucial to Senate passage - even as some of the Republicans’ favorite tax cuts are Federal planes fly deportees back home trimmed. The House-Senate negotiators met late Tuesday and planned to resume CHICAGO (MCT) – The non- tion reform legislation in Congress meeting Wednesday afternoon. descript 737 jet taxied to the front of by July. the runway line at Chicago’s O’Hare “That was a signal to me that we International Airport. need to work quicker and speak more Aboard the flight, 53 passengers effectively to theO bama camp,” said STATE stared out windows as their rising Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., who is Football players accused of residency scam plane banked toward Mexico and organizing immigration rallies in 14 their handcuffs glinted in the morn- cities. WALNUT CREEK (MCT) – Los Medanos College is investigating a ing sun. “The vast majority of undocu- football-recruiting scam in which players from Florida allegedly pretended This is U.S. Immigration andC us- mented immigrants don’t violate to be California residents in order to pay lower fees. toms Enforcement’s Flight Repatri- any law, other than their immigra- About a dozen Los Medanos students - most or all of them football play- ate, a booming airline ferrying illegal tion status,” Gutierrez said. ers - have been identified in the scam, said a source familiar with the inves- immigrants out of the country. On board Flight Repatriate dur- tigation. The school has dismissed a football recruiter believed to have been Flying worldwide from O’Hare ing a recent trip to the border near involved. and 22 other airports, the so-called El Paso, Texas, the passengers em- Leaders at the 9,000-student Pittsburgh community college were tight- ICE Air planes transported more bodied the dashed dreams of deport- lipped about details Monday, but Los Medanos President Peter Garcia said than 367,000 illegal immigrants out ed immigrants everywhere. an employee tipped off authorities about a fraud in the fall. Investigators of the U.S. between October 2007 Some fretted over U.S.-born chil- photo courtesy of mct began looking into the case in November, he said. and last October – a 26 percent in- dren. Mario Barrados Rodriguez, 34, is questioned and examined as he boards a plane at About 12 students have been disciplined, although Garcia declined to crease over the previous fiscal year Others stewed over U.S. residency O’Hare Airport in Chicago, Illinois, as he and 60 other illegal immigrants are deported elaborate on the punishment, citing privacy rules. The recruiter, an at-will and 77 percent more than in 2006. applications filed years ago. to Mexico Tuesday, January 27, 2009. hourly employee, was dismissed in late December, said Eugene Huff, the Homeland Security Secretary Ja- On a flight where many passengers human-resources director for the Contra Costa Community College Dis- net Napolitano recently called for were convicted of other U.S. crimes, guzzled eight shots of whiskey and was arrested after showing an Illinois trict, to which Los Medanos belongs. ways to “expedite removal” of thou- still more grappled with alcoholism fell asleep in his car at a traffic light. state trooper a fake driver’s license. “We basically told the person that their services were no longer needed,” sands more illegal immigrants. and other demons that make them In jail, he sobered up to realize he “I don’t smoke; I don’t drink,” said Huff said. The directive surprised advocates poster targets for arrest. was heading back to Mexico. Rodriguez, 55, describing himself as who have been lobbying for fewer “I shouted to the police: ‘Then Near him sat Felipe Rodriguez, a bookworm. “My whole family is in deportations while they build mo- kill me! Kill me!’” Moises Rivera, 35, who was pulled over for speeding. Chicago and Indiana, where we were For the Record mentum to reintroduce immigra- boasted about the January night he The sunken-eyed restaurant busboy happy.” It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Poll finds Obama has high job approval rating printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will WASHINGTON (MCT) –Near- drew under a torrent of criticism for three weeks ago. be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online ly seven in 10 Americans approve of tax problems. The survey of 1,042 More than four out of 10 Ameri- version of the Daily Titan. the way President Barack Obama is adults has an error margin of plus cans – 42 percent – think the coun- Please contact executive editor Jessica Terrell at 714-278-5815 or at doing his job, giving him enormous or minus 3.04 percentage points; a try’s headed in the right direction, [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any political capital as he pushes Con- subset of 841 registered voters has an up from 32 percent in December errors. gress to give him unprecedented tools error margin of plus or minus 3.38 and double the 21 percent in Octo- to fight economic crisis, according to percent points. ber, before the presidential election. a new McClatchy/Ipsos poll. The poll underscores the most po- At the same time, 50 percent still Obama outpolls Congress by tent weapon Obama has as he presses think the country’s on the wrong more than 30 points, and he also can Congress not only to approve a pro- track, down from 59 percent in early Daily Titan point to an uptick in the number posed $789.5 billion plan to stimu- December, and from 73 percent in of people who think the country’s late the economy, but also perhaps October. Editorial headed in the right direction even as to approve hundreds of billions of Obama is far more popular than Executive Editor Jessica Terrell a majority thinks the worst is yet to dollars more to shore up the nation’s Congress, which is controlled by Managing Editor Michal Olszewski come in the economy. banking system. his own party. The poll found 37 Editorial Director Austen Montero The survey found that 69 percent Americans are by no means con- percent approving of the way Con- News Director Luis Delgadillo of Americans approve of Obama’s vinced, however, that Obama has yet gress is doing its job; just 8 percent Asst. News Editor Jesica Eastman performance – with a robust 38 per- solved perilous problems in banking “strongly” approve. Conversely, 59 Asst. News Editor Eui-jo Marquez cent “strongly” approving. or any other part of the economy. percent disapprove; 28 percent dis- Features Editor Muey Saephanh At the same time, 26 percent dis- A majority – 54 percent – think approve strongly. Features Editor Christee Lemons approve of the way he’s doing his that the worst is yet to come in the Not surprisingly, the economy Sports Editor Crysania Salcido job, with 12 percent “strongly” dis- economy. Another 35 percent think tops the nation’s to-do list. 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Cal State Fullerton assistant pro- fessor of Human Services, Melanie Horn-Mallers was nominated by a student to receive the National So- ciety of Collegiate Scholars’ Inspire Integrity Awards. Horn-Mallers, who didn’t win the award, was one of three West Coast regional winners and 30 applicants to be named a national finalist for the 2008-2009 awards, which are presented by the only student-nomi- nated faculty award program. A student taking Intro to Hu- man Services told Horn-Mallers she wanted to nominate her for the By kiley stephens/Daily Titan Staff Photographer award. “It was very exciting and very Professor Melanie Horn-Mallers in her sweet and kind,” Horn-Mallers said. office. “I love Human Services. I love the “I thought about what I bring to the students who are in it. They are a very classroom that’s unique, and it made unique group, and so compassionate.” me feel really proud. It’s especially nice to have a student recognize the University of South Carolina, that.” Mary Stuart Hunter and NSCS Na- The student who nominated tional Leadership Council Member Horn-Mallers is a member of the Katie Mize decided the West Coast NSCS and received an invitation region winners. Photo courtesy of Mct from the NSCS to nominate a pro- Mize was impressed with the Solar Two, one of the world’s most advanced solar power plants, is operated in the Mojave Desert, 90 miles east of Los Angeles. Two thousand mirrors concentrate the sun’s rays fessor. Members of NSCS are fresh- letters of recommendation, Horn- on a 300-foot central tower, heating molten salt to make steam. The steam drives a turbine, generating 10 megawatts of electricity, enough for 10,000 homes. The plant was men and sophomores who have a Mallers’ essay and curriculum. dedicated on June 5, 1996. Just like the energy crisis of the 1970s, the global warming agreement reached in Japan last month is bringing new attention to environmental “She had a long definition of eth- technologies. Scientists and entrepreneurs hope that this means more research money and potential customers will be coming their way. GPA of at least 3.4, and are in the top 20 percent of their class. ics that was outstanding and very “We are an honor society and we impressive. She also stood out by have a CSUF chapter. We asked stu- quoting Mother Teresa, ‘Give the dents in each chapter to nominate world the best you have, and it may a professor who inspired and moti- never be enough. Give the world Desert energy may power California vated them,” said Mishri Somesh- your best anyway,’” Mize said. war, the outreach communications Horn-Mallers, who received a Producers required to drawing in new developments. consumers is already renewable, but said. manager for NSCS. Ph.D. in 2003 from the University Even the famous Coachella Val- the areas in question have not nearly It was the second major pro- Once nominated, Horn-Mallers of Arizona, Department of Human provide from more ley is home to the Salton Sea, where been used to their potential. posal the park received, but they was required to write an essay on Development and Family Studies, is renewable sources are enough clean energy could be har- For instance, there is an estimat- are expecting that number to the concept of integrity, provide her a tenure-track professor teaching In- vested to power 1.5 million homes, ed 4,000 megawatts of wind energy start increasing because of the Curriculum Vitae, two letters of rec- tro to Human Services (HUSR 201) finding it inland Henry Martinez, director of grid available to be harvested in the Te- new demand, she said. ommendation and a history of vol- and Progressive Design/Proposal operations at Southern California hachapi Mountains, but there are Even though it’s considered unteer work. Writing (HUSR 385) for the Spring By Jeremiah Dobruck Edison and a CSUF graduate, said. no transmission lines to feed it into green energy, building these A panel of three judges: Director semester. Daily Titan Staff Writer The deserts inland from Orange the grid, Martinez said at a break- power plants and running lines of Graduate Admissions at Rens- “You can’t teach unless you really [email protected] County represent a trifecta of wind, fast hosted by the College of Engi- bring up other environmental is- selaer Polytechnic Institute George believe in what you’re doing. You just sunlight and cheap land, Jane Hall, neering and Computer Science at sues. Robbins, Assistant Vice Provost at can’t fake it,” Horn-Mallers said. Just inland from Cal State Ful- professor of economics and co-di- CSUF. “Our job is to protect the lerton, there could be more wind- rector of the Institute of Economic Martinez explained that a mega- parks, and we evaluate proposals mills and solar panels appearing and Environmental Studies, said. watt is enough to power around 750 as they come out. We comment in the Mojave Desert and the The cheap land is becoming valu- average homes, but that power does on any scientific or cultural im- Doughnut run for charity Colorado Desert, where Califor- able. By state law, companies like no good if it cannot reach those pact that might occur,” Sevrens nia energy producers are turning Southern California Edison and San homes through the grid that distrib- said. By Julia Love spective schools’ gear, but other run- to meet state requirements. Diego Gas and Electric will have to utes it throughout California and Windmills are dangerous to The Duke Chronicle ners broke out from the sweatsuit- The deadline to deliver 20 meet the 20 percent requirement, other western states. birds and bats, and running Courtesy of UWire clad pack in a wolverine costume, percent renewable energy to and by 2020 they will have to meet San Diego Gas and Electric re- power lines through protected gorilla suit and an Elvis get-up. At consumers by 2010 is bearing the executive order issued by Gov. cently proposed to run power lines areas and state parks is a struggle, Doughnuts, doughnuts every- one point, a Krispy Kreme dough- down on utility providers. The Arnold Schwarzenegger requiring through Anza-Borrego Desert State Hall said. where, but not a crumb to spare. nut and a Dunkin’ Donuts morsel untapped, natural power sources utility companies to deliver 33 per- Park, but now will have to build “It depends on what kind of As part of the Krispy Kreme were sprinting in a dead heat. such as the sun throughout the cent renewable energy. them around the park, Gail Sevrens, environment you care about the Challenge, about 30 Duke Univer- The competition is in its sixth year, two inland deserts and the wind Martinez said 15 to 17 percent state park district services manager most,” she said. sity students traveled to Raleigh’s and national media outlets are start- in the Tehachapi Mountains are of the energy Edison provides for of the Colorado Desert District, Another estimated 2,000 Peace Street Saturday for a sicken- ing to take notice of the local phe- megawatts are available in the ingly competitive contest. Students nomenon. A reporter from ESPN Salton Sea through geothermal at North Carolina State Univer- made the run to Krispy Kreme in energy, a process where turbines sity challenged Triangle residents to a business suit, trailed by a team of are turned by steam coming from run two miles to the nearest Krispy cameramen. underground, Martinez said. Kreme location, polish off a dozen Many Duke Blue Devils devised Geothermal is viewed as less glazed doughnuts and then sprint elaborate game plans to get a leg clean than solar and wind energy, another two miles back to the N.C. up on the competition. After read- but it does not suffer from the State Memorial Bell Tower – in one ing up on competitive eating, senior problems of unreliability those hour or less. All proceeds from the Molly Bierman said she decided to two sources do. race will be donated to the North prepare for the big morning by gorg- “The energy is only going to Carolina Children’s Hospital. ing herself at Cosmic Cantina the go when the wind blows, and un- The crowd of doughnut chasers night before. The week before the fortunately we can’t control that,” was 5,519 strong, but less than 20 race, freshman Ben Jones said he Martinez said. “At best, you can percent of participants crossed the and several of his teammates from only count on a turbine turning finish line in time – and even fewer the Duke Roadrunners Club ran to 20 to 30 percent of the time.” did so without losing their 2,400 – Kroger grocery store and ate a box Another problem is solar and calorie breakfasts along the way. of doughnuts to simulate the condi- wind are not at peak produc- Although sophomore Zach Hing tions of the competition. Jones won tion when there is not the most was among the lucky few to com- third place with a time of 30 minutes demand, leaving energy to be plete the challenge, he found the and 8 seconds, but failed to keep the wasted or needed when it’s in de- scent of victory to be more pungent doughnuts down. mand, he said. than sweet. But even if their stomachs were Regardless, the state require- “The finish line smelled like vom- up for the test, some members of ments stand, which for now, it. It was disgusting,” Hing said. “I the Roadrunners decided to purge have set the demand for renew- kind of resolved after the race to themselves of the doughnuts after able energy in stone. never eat Krispy Kremes again.” the race, said sophomore Jessica “If you pull the real social cost The spoils of victory were rancid, MacFarlane, the club’s president. photo courtesy of mct into this, these projects always but the race itself was a party – com- “Almost every guy that did all 12 Gusty winds coming through the mountains fuel these weird windmills in the desert, near Palm Springs, California. make more sense,” Hall said. plete with costumes, competitors doughnuts threw up afterward,” she said. Many students donned their re- said. 4 Features February 12, 2009 Valentine’s Day, the good and the bad Tips and ideas from the heart Recognize a Valentine’s cheater (MCT) Looking for an inexpensive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are some ideas from Better Homes (MCT) No other holiday presents such a quagmire for cheating spouses like and Gardens magazine’s February 2009 edition: Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14 is the traditional day which lovers normally express affection, gifts, thoughts and endless romance. It’s a special day for married IDEAS FROM THE HEART couples and significant others. But it ensnares the cheater. Letter Perfect: Put down that messy piping bag! Here’s an easier way: Glaze alphabet crackers with thin icing Valentine’s Day is a very enlightening day. A cheating spouse walks then sprinkle with colored sugar. Perch atop frosted cupcakes. a balance beam trying to keep poised while avoiding a fall to one side Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies, $3 per 16-oz. tub; traderjoes.com for stores or the other. Any favoritism factors into this awkward quagmire. Vested Now Showing: Make a Valentine’s Day movie date with your sweetie. Package up some popcorn, a couple spectators notice any hesitancy, limitation or faltering. Surely, a perfect DVDs, and a list of more movies you want to watch together. performance is critical. Affection and romance are undoubtedly on dis- Spoon Me: Fun to give and fun to get, heart-shape measuring spoons in hefty hand-cast pewter will become play. Any indication of snake oil is consequential. an instant kitchen heirloom. Unlike the rest of the year the days surrounding Valentine’s Day ensnare a $42; beehivekitchenware.com cheating spouse like no other timeframe. Any blunder, oversight or slip up is On a Pedestal: Skirt a footed cake plate with a sash of colorful paper and a ribbon belt. Just cut a three-inch costly. There are five vital signs detect a cheating heart. strip of card stock and attach it to the rim of the plate with double-stick tape. (A cake plate with a flat, wide rim works best.) –INITIATING SECRET COMMUNICATIONS: The assortment includes covert mes- Ears to You: Here’s a sweet way to give jewelry: stuck to a wool felt heart and tucked into a truffle box lined sages, e-mails, text messages, e-cards, hang-ups and phone calls from closets or driveways, with paper. Find boxes and mini paper cups in the cake decorating because cheaters must communicate by trickery. aisle of your crafts store. Wool felt hearts, $4 for 3; leesartshop. com – SHARING TANGIBLE GIFTS: Purchases of flowers, candles, chocolates, cards, lingerie, virtual gifts, person- Card Carrying: Present a gift card in a colorful business alized gifts, little sweethearts, internet gifts, music, games, poems, treasured keepsakes, whimsical romance, adult card holder tied with ribbon. Cut a card-size greeting out of gifts, CD’s and alcohol, or the like, can and do imply inclination and romantic expressions. paper and tuck it in, too. Leather magic wallet, $28; jcrew. com – CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR: Being preoccupied, distant, and anxious. They utilize an excuse or argument to Rose Bowl: Present traditional Valentine’s Day blooms in escape. Expect to be denied access to informational sources like cell phones, PDA’s, computers, briefcases, wallets, a new way. Cut rose stems to siz inches and remove leaves. purses, cameras or vehicles. A fresh focus on their appearance and dress is the norm. Pack them tightly in a straight-sided glass hurricane or bowl accented with ribbon. (Bonus: So much easier to transport – FINANCES: ATM cash or curious expenditures crop up. A trend of hidden, missing or destroyed charge or than a wobbly vase.) bank accounts, pay stubs, statements or records is customary. Tip: Cut flowers last longer if their water is kept pristine, says New York floral designer Lynn Jawitz (florisanllc.com). Change it – PERPLEXED BY TIME: Concocting an activity, strange meeting or agenda near Valentine’s Day. Disappear- daily and don’t allow leaves below the water line. Also avoid heat ing acts, excuses, lateness and delays call for scrutiny. Cheating spouses wish they could be two places at once. vents, direct sun, and fresh fruit (the ethylene it releases speeds decay). Superheroes they are not! Instead, they just lie about their whereabouts. Wine and dine and ‘give your heart to someone else’ Local agency helping ficult to find a place to wine and heart to someone else, your Valen- enhancing services and informa- said as 500 red, pink and white pa- on the Shanti Web site. dine without having to buy into tine. tion concerning the issue for pre- per dedication hearts formed their “We’re very excited to be rein- those in need during the the fixed menus and prices. Val- Wednesday, Shanti of Orange vention and awareness, as well as own waves across the sands creat- venting it at a fundraising event, hard times entine’s Day can sometimes put County, the HIV/AIDS Agency education about the virus. ing the “Sea of Hearts”. and giving people an opportunity pressure on being romantic and with the Caring Heart, will hold a “It is going to be our first event The dinner will be held from 6 to remember loved ones. As an By Noella Hebert thoughtful. Or those who are sin- heart-themed awareness program of the year. We hope to make it p.m. to 10 p.m. at $75 per person honor of people living with AIDS For the Daily Titan gle may completely blackout the at the Irvine Spectrum Center’s a lot of fun, and all our support- with heart dedications, and a scav- through a heart donation, and [email protected] day on their calendars as “single’s Dave and Busters. ers turnout,” Eric Sklar, volunteer enger hunt. what our goal is, we hope to have awareness day.” Shanti is a non-profit agency for and member of the “We’re go- it on our Web site and have it as With Valentine’s Day right Whatever the case may be, Val- those living with HIV/AIDS. It fundraising com- It’s all about ing to be re- a perpetuating fundraising event,” around the corner, it can be dif- entine’s Day is about giving your provides emotional support, life- mittee, said. inventing our Kasman said. Last year’s event Shanti which is very Sea of Hearts, Through economic hardship it

was on the main rewarding,“ it’s not but we can’t can be difficult to justify giving, beach in Laguna “ do it in La- yet charity can be very rewarding. Beach, which was about anything else ... guna anymore “It’s all about Shanti which is filled with volun- – Sarah Kasman, because of city very rewarding, it’s not about any- teers that ranged Exective Director restrictions,” thing else other than giving to an from all ages. Sarah Kas- agency that provides services for One volunteer, man, execu- the HIV and Aids community in Jack Nemeth, was pleased to see tive director, said. Orange County,” Kasman said. high schoolers participating and The cost per person includes the We’ve been doing this since 1987. giving up their Saturday for the dinner, the scavenger hunt and So, as this is a very hard economic event. heart dedications. The hearts are time, we know that individual, “Look! High school students! made of paper and have a place for corporate and government fund- Isn’t that great? Young people be- a written dedication to anyone that ing are down. We’re just hoping coming aware of the issue and tak- is known to be living or who lived that we will be able to weather this ing action. This should mostly be with the HIV/AIDS virus. The economic storm.” For more infor- our target audience right here,” he plan is to make the hearts virtual maion visit www.shantioc.org. Kicking the Valentine’s blues

By Olivia Bounvongxay have to watch out for in “Rambo, that special someone. For the Daily Titan First Blood Part II.” Also, going out There are numerous events on [email protected] to dinner with your single friends campus also supporting this notori- where they happen to have a hot ous holiday. If you dread the thought For those of you who dread the dog eating contest sounds just right of buying a box of heart-shaped thought of heart-shaped chocolates, for the “I don’t want to think about Mint to Be’s for that one and only, pink-laced love notes and, for heav- love” crowd. you can always rely on that wallet en’s sake, anything along the lines of “Valentines Day is becoming too of yours to give you some lovin’ by “Would You Be Mine?” there may cliché and so obligatory, it’s just not splurging on the Valentine’s Day Bo- be an answer to embracing this day that big of a deal to me,” business nanza at Titan Shops. Here you can dedicated to that terrible, terrible economics major Truong Le, said. purchase gifts and apparel for a great love. Most students feel that going price, but their sale is limited and It is dwindling down to that time through their usual routine is what ends on Saturday. of year where singles are inevitably they should do. Because Valentine’s In the single life, parties and get- singled out. Day happens to hold no significance, togethers are a big plus and a great Valentine’s Day is just around the this Saturday will be like every other way to meet other singles that are corner. You probably know that by Saturday to them. also on the market. now after seeing endless isles of pink “I guess I care maybe just a little, Scott Yang, a fourth year market- and red blurs in grocery stores, and but people forget how that day is ing major, said he’s working on Val- not to mention noticeably annoy- about love … love coming from your entine’s Day, but not on purpose of ingly larger amount of couples on friends, family, and other important course. campus, and this warm tingly feel- people in your life, not just boy- As a single guy, he said, “If I had ing inside you refuse come to terms friend or girlfriend love,” Le said. the day off, me and a bunch of my with. However, if you are feeling par- buddies who are mostly single any- Not getting a bite from the love ticularly optimistic about Valentine’s way would probably go out looking bug doesn’t mean you have to feel Day, maybe it is time to finally re- for ladies.” down in the dumps. There are ways kindle your passionate side that is On this particular day, everyone is to completely avoid the fact your just about rusting. Not only take this just a bit more willing to show love romance is slowly becoming non- day as a chance for opportunity, but and affection. And although you existent. also a chance to grab a hold of some may not know it in yourself, that Don’t let the thought of Valen- sweet lovin’. tingly feeling inside will work its tine’s Day take away any possible You can say Valentine’s Day is wonder and maybe make your once, fun on a day where you are expected overrated, and sure it’s made up by most hated holiday, possibly the best to be at ease, and quite frankly are Hallmark, but there is no doubt that day of your life. expected to have some fun. Satur- sharing love with someone special Valentine’s Day can be magical if day, and more importantly, Saturday can make you warm, fuzzy and all you let it. There is plenty of oppor- night should be as eventful as any those other heartfelt words that sup- tunity for singles to come together other weekend. posedly make you cringe. and make it happen. Whether you If you refuse the thought of do- So instead of eating your seventh are out with you friends, or attempt- ing anything that has to do with hot dog while hearing endless ma- ing to ask out your secret crush who this notorious day for singles, there chine guns from Rambo scenes just happens to sit in front of you in are plenty of things you can do. For to avoid the thought of Saturday math, make certain this day does not example, a Rambo marathon would night, go out, mingle and maybe leave you feeling alone and especially be perfect to get your mind off love, even throw some lines out there. Be- doesn’t leave you left with the down- but there is a small romance you fore you know it, you’ll be reeling in right blues. February 12, 2009 sports 5 Young star makes a big impact By mike montembeau ways been slim. was playing for Robinson’s’ old travel ment, Jacques Streeter said, will also Daily Titan Staff Writer “Nobody thinks I’m a freshman. team, the Spirit of the North. help him reach his personal goals. [email protected] They think I’m a transfer, junior or “The thing that intrigued me “I want to become a better player. sophomore, but when they see I’m about Jac is his work ethic,” Robin- I don’t want to be known as only Long before basketball ever a freshman and they are like ‘wow, son said. “He is a complete player. a good point guard, but as an all- crossed his mind, Cal State Fuller- he’s going to be here for four years,’” His court vision and aggressiveness around player,” Jacques Streeter said. ton freshman point guard Jacques Jacques Streeter said. are incredible for a kid his age.” “If we get there, I will have accom- Streeter wanted to be “the Hulk.” But Jacques Streeter is not going It’s going to take that kind of plished that goal.” Yes, the Hulk. to let his early season success get to hard work and dedication if Jacques Jacques Streeter is focused and has “My favorite cartoon character his head. Almost every night you can Streeter wishes to reach his dream of his family by his side every step of was the Hulk. I wanted to be just like find him at Titan Gym practicing making it to the NBA. the way. him,” Jacques Streeter said. “He’s so his game. A tradition, he said started He said he needs to just “stay true Whenever life has gotten hard or big, and when he gets angry nothing with former Titan basketball player to the game,” and eventually he will challenging, he has always depended can stop him.” Frank Robinson. get there. on his family to get him through the Thankfully for the Titan basket- “Frank used to go to the gym ev- For now, his main focus is win- rough times. ball program, he chose to play col- ery night and shoot, and I would ning the Big West Championship. “He has a very good head on his lege hoops instead. And now the come down from L.A. and shoot Although he admits there is some shoulders and that comes from his freshman is here to stay. with him. So I just kept that going, pressure from the team winning last very supportive family,” Robinson Having a freshman is something that little tradition that me and him year, he knows it’s nothing the Ti- said. Titan fans will thankfully have to get got going on,” Jacques Streeter said. tans cannot overcome. Without a doubt, friends and use to. Robinson has been somewhat of a “That’s our goal right there. That’s family motivate this sharp shooting For years, the school has seen big brother to Jacques Streeter. what we are all focusing on,” Jacques star. many talented transfer students, but The two met a few years back in Streeter said. His mom, Marilyn Streeter, said recently the freshman class has al- Las Vegas, where Jacques Streeter Making it to the NCAA Tourna- she has been the “team mom” ever since Jacques Streeter started play- ing ball, and has not missed a game since. “He’s an outstanding young man. He’s always outgoing and very posi- tive. Nothing can get him mad,” Marilyn Streeter said. daily Titan File Photo When the Streeter family enters Jacques Streeter shoots in the game against CSU Bakersfield Dec. 13, 2008 at Titan the gym, as a tradition, they all put Gym. He is ranked No. 14 in the Big West Conference in scoring and No. 4 for assists. their hands up to let him know they are there. Then theT itan point ketball camps,” Jacques Streeter said. After High School, Jacques guard points back at them as to say “Now I’m here.” Streeter chose to attend Findlay Prep “thanks.” Once in L.A., Jacques Streeter at- School in Henderson, Nev. For that “That’s what makes me tick right tended Fremont High School where season, he averaged 11 points, 3.6 there,” Jacques Streeter said. “I want he averaged 15 points, seven assists, rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Pi- to play in the NBA and support my four rebounds and three steals dur- lots. family.” ing his three years on the varsity His team lost only one game all Although the professional level is team. season, the national championship still some ways away, Jacques Streeter Talking about old high school game. is heading in the right direction. memories puts a smile on the guard’s “I didn’t know where I wanted “He’s NBA bound,” Marilyn face. to go after high school. That’s why Streeter said. “He’s a special man.” He recalls a vivid memory dur- I went to prep school. I had a few Jacques Streeter was born in Little ing his senior year playing basketball choices, but then I fell in love with Rock, Ark., but moved with his fam- that he will never forget. Cal State Fullerton,” Jacques Streeter ily to Los Angeles at age 8. “I was playing my last game. I said. There he developed his love for scored something like thirty points Now at CSUF, Jacques Streeter the game. and had eleven assists, but I kind of has yet to decide what major he “When I got out here, in L.A., my regret playing that way. I should have wishes to study. mom started putting me in camps been playing like that the whole sea- He is leaning toward kinesiology and the YMCA. As I got older and son. It is kind of hard to play that or communications. started to grow, my dad started to way the last game. So now I try to But graduating is one thing the by Brittni torres-moten /Daily Titan File Photo see how good I was becoming so he Jacques Streeter, left, against UC Riverside Feb. 1 at Titan Gym. Streeter led the Titan offense that game with 17 points, went 4-9 play every game like it’s my last,” young star has made a final decision from the three-point line and five rebounds during the game. He is ranked fifth in the Big West Conference in three-point shooting started putting me in different bas- Jacques Streeter said. on. Think Different. Think Simon. And the title of best player in the NBA right now goes to ...

a loaded roster that included im- James and his uncanny ability to pressive players like Nick Van Exel, get to the rim at will and finish in Eddie Jones and a big man by the traffic. name of Shaquille O’Neal. He will end up as one of the best In Kobe’s early years he had the slashers ever to play the game. opportunity to play with one of the He is so physically talented that greatest centers, and together they he is an impossible match up night won three consecutive NBA cham- in, and night out. pionships. He has outstanding vision and Many critics have said that Kobe can hurt the other team in so many would not have done it without ways. By Simon liang Shaq. LeBron can put up a triple-dou- Daily Titan Sports Columnist I would have to agree because ble on any given night. [email protected] the rest of the However, the roster was just weakness to his of- When you think of the greatest a bunch of role The debate that fensive game is still player to ever play basketball, there players. seems to stir up the his outside jump is no doubt in anyone’s mind that But this is “most hype remains, shot. the honor belongs to Michael Jor- where I start – There is no dan. Kobe with three who is the best player doubt that he has After that, the discussion can go championship in the NBA right now? “ improved that on and on for centuries. rings, and LeB- Kobe Bryant or LeBron facet of his game You can throw in Magic John- ron with none. tremendously, but son, Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Wilt Let’s not for- James? many teams can Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul Jab- get, Bryant is live with LeBron bar and many others. six years older being solely a jump However, the debate that seems than James and The King has plenty shooter. to stir up the most hype remains, of years to catch up. When it comes to the whole of- who is the best player in the NBA However, LeBron did take his fensive package, I would have give right now? Cavaliers all the way to the NBA Fi- Kobe the edge because he does not Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? nals in 2007, and he put in a valiant have any weaknesses on that end of Honestly, this can go either way effort againstT im Duncan’s Spurs. the floor. because they are neck-and-neck LeBron was a young star who Nevertheless, LeBron is a better with each other in terms of their was swept in the Finals, reminis- passer and has a knack for finding performance on the court. cent of Shaq’s first trip to the Finals his teammates. Before everyone starts arguing, in 1995 with the Orlando Magic We have all seen and heard what let’s remember, Kobe is a 6-foot-6- against Hakeem Olajuwon’s Hous- Kobe can do on defense, eight All- inch shooting guard who is more of ton Rockets, which he was swept as Defense selections and LeBron has a finesse player. well. none. LeBron is a 6-foot-8-inch small When Kobe first entered the KB24 is a lock down defender forward, but he is not your average league, the tag of “The Next Air who loves guarding the other team’s NBA player. Jordan” followed him. best player. He is built like a defensive end, No one disagrees that when LBJ has improved his defense, and his game is dependent on pow- you watch him play he dazzles the but he still needs to dedicate him- er. crowd with his jaw dropping moves self to defending. It is unfair to compare the two and offensive repertoire that is sec- However, when it comes to when physically they are totally dif- ond to none. blocking shots, LeBron is just a ferent specimens. He has outstanding footwork, a freak of nature. But of course this is the world of great back to the basket game and I will still give the distinction to sports, and what would we do with- the ability to step out and knock Kobe by a slim margin because he is out any comparisons? down the midrange jumper consis- the most skilled player in the NBA Both of these super studs came tently. today. into the league right out of high Oh yeah. He also owns a couple You can’t go wrong with either school. records, such as most three-point one because LeBron has so much Kobe was a heralded teen who baskets made in a game and also the talent, and he just wows you with showed flashes of brilliance as the second-highest scoring game with his electrifying dunks. 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA 81. LeBron has the more gaudy sta- Draft. Many have docked him for his tistics but that does not determine LeBron was the “next big thing,” inability to be a facilitator as well as who is the better player. and was as hyped as any high school a scorer on offense. When it is all said and done, the player ever; he was a man amongst The same critics said that about Black Mamba is the best player in boys. Jordan. the NBA, but Bron Bron is right Kobe came to the Lakers with Now it is time we flip to King there with him. y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

www.dailytitan.com February 12, 2009 6 [email protected] • (714) 278-5027 Santa Ana showcases a decade in art Santa Ana’s Grand Central Art Center celebrates its tenth anniversary by showcasing art from students and local artists

By Anne Beck Over 200 artists have contributed and love for art, it’s no wonder the Daily Titan Staff Writer to GCAC’s galleries and numerous CSUF’s Grand Central Art Center is [email protected] artworks have donned its walls over- gaining popularity. time. Artwork is done by Cal State Ful- There are few places that capture Alyssa Cordova, curatorial assis- lerton students and artists from Or- the fresh feeling of an artist’s life. tant and public relations spokesper- ange County, many of which could In Orange County, Grand Central son, has been with GCAC for four be on the verge of greatness. The Art Center celebrates, cultivates and years. center tries to show a broad range generates the arts. Situated in the “We have a small staff. One day of art and looks for artists that offer hubbub of downtown Santa Ana, I’ll be setting up stuff, and another new and different perspectives. the GCAC is a place where indepen- day I’ll be painting a wall,” Cordova “Our future vision is to keep a dent upcoming artists merge with said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s fun richter scale on this place, to see how the vernacular city creating a blend and exciting. Every day is different.” intense this energy grows. We want of unique flavor of local artists. Andrea Harris, the founding di- art to thrive,” Cubbage said. Surrounded by the Gypsy Den rector of GCAC and now the cur- Café, a Watermark Printmaking rent director of the Art Pavilion at Workshop and a Rent and Sale Gal- OCC, shared the same sentiments. lery, the pleasant water fountain “This place is constantly chang- centered in this area gives the atmo- ing. Every year the dynamics are dif- sphere an “art scene” appeal. ferent, the people are different. You The GCAC kicked off a celebra- encounter a number of professors, By LAuren Worsley/Daily Titan Staff Photographer tion of their 10-year anniversary artists and students who come, and Parents and students admiring the array of artwork on display at the Grand Central Art Center Saturday February 7, 2009. Saturday as a “soft opening” to the it’s just an exciting life,” Harris said. upcoming big celebration March 7. “But it’s also very much like a fam- Showcased works from past artists ily.” were featured at the center’s anni- Harris passed on her position as Left:“A Dime A Dance,” created versary, highlighting their individual director to Dennis Cubbage, now in 2004 by Jim Jenkins, is a mix talents and creative personalities. the art director of GCAC. media of neon, motor and sound Christine Nessim, a third-year Art “Andrea really brought me to the track. student at Orange Coast College, art world. I first met her at Laguna enjoyed the featured works. Beach Art Museum and she offered “It’s good to have a place like this me a job,” Cubbage said. in Orange County,” she said. “It’s Cubbage started as an installer so dry here, it’s good to see some performing numerous duties work- color.” ing under Harris at the art center, Right: The artist, Renee Rose-Perry, Nessim stared at James Lorrigan’s working his way up to his current whose work is on display at the Art oil painting “Drifting” – one that status as director. Center, relaxes as the crowds enjoy the captured her attention for a long “Her energy is insane, pulling off exhibit. time. Celebrating a decade of artistic art shows and really transforming brilliance, the center brought people this building from bums in a slum from near and far, as they came to- to artists in art,” Cubbage said. gether for one purpose. Locals and With the creative energy col- Howard Hinckley admiring the diverse travelers alike were met with music, lectively flowing from these direc- artwork on display at the Grand Central food and of course, art. tors, along with the center’s passion Art Center last Saturday. Janson brings a ‘Morning in Paradise’ to the Underground A Los Angeles folk pop singer talks about his blues-inspired CD and what it was like to record By Brittny Ulate Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

Erik Janson brings a lot to the table in his debut album, Morn- ing in Paradise. He mixes genres, jumping from pop laced with jazz to country-inspired folk. A strong vocalist, Janson could easily croon his way into many women’s hearts as well as their iPods. Lyrically, Janson tends to play it safe on most tracks, not digging By luis delgAdillO/Daily Titan News Director too deep or straying far from the Eric Jansen, band namesake, and Ben Coria, part-time keyboardist and co-producer of humble singer/songwriter persona Morning in Paradise, sooth the crowd at the TSU Underground Thursday Feb. 5. he established for himself. Although strong, his songs seem sional musician who plays keyboard cal) guitar, to a glockenspiel (similar to blend into one another, some- with Janson’s band as well as with to a xylophone), a lot of which were times getting lost. If his intention other music acts, said. “There’s so played by Janson himself. for this album was to take a single much more potential in his music.” “Because it was my first album, I day and describe it musically, from Janson admits recording Morning learned a lot and we added a lot of morning to night, then he has suc- in Paradise was a way to explore his instrumentation on the tracks, and ceeded, because much like a day many different musical influences, it was just one approach we took,” will have its many hours bleed into which include Isaac Hayes and Hall Janson said. one another with some highlighted and Oates. “For a future album I might try moments here and there, so does “Stylistically, there are so many to make it more bare.” his album. things that interest me and I wanted Not only is Janson hoping to His strength comes in the form to get it all down,” Janson said. write another album and eventu- of the complex arrangements fea- “I wanted to put it all out there ally go on a national tour, he also tured on his tracks. This album isn’t and see what people like hearing the hopes to write more music for TV one that can be appreciated in one most,” he said. and film. sitting; instead it needs to be broken Performing since he was in the He has already written and pro- down, track by track, and explored. fifth grade, Janson has always had a duced original songs and a score for Once that is done, listeners might knack for music. His older sister re- the feature filmThe Man Who Came be surprised by what they find. corded three albums, and his father Back (2008). One of his songs, “In- Taken singularly, his songs are min- is a singer and drummer. visible Blues,” was used in the film iature pieces of musical art, with It was only natural that after he The Vicious Kind(2009), which was subtle strokes of blues and folk, and graduated in 2003 from UC Berke- recently screened at the Sundance layers of different musical instru- ley, he decided to play music as a Film Festival. ments balanced with his lyrics. career. A captivating live performer (he Craig Ferguson, who co-pro- “It was almost like I understood played last Thursday at the TSU duced Morning in Paradise with when I wrote my first song that I Underground), Janson is currently Janson and also performs with him, had to perform it,” Janson said. playing LA area shows, and is trying described the process of making the The album, which is a little bit to build his audience in California. album as being “fun, but challeng- country and a little bit folk and “I’m really fortunate to be play- ing at times.” blues, is a departure from what most ing with some talented musicians He enjoyed working with Jan- of the “MTV generation” would lis- on my last shows,” he said. son and would do it again in the ten to, and is more laid back. “As long as it’s fun I’m happy. I future, although the two did get Even though it may not be every- want everybody to have a good time into disagreements. He believes the one’s favorite type of music to hear, so I like to keep my music upbeat album wouldn’t have turned out the Janson does have to be acknowl- and fun.” way it did if things had gone more edged for his musicianship. For more information about up- smoothly between the two. On this album you’ll hear every- coming shows, go to www.myspace. “It’s one of the better bands I’ve thing from a slide guitar and man- com/erikjanson. played with,” Ben Coria, a profes- dolin, to a nylon-stringed (or classi- February 12,2009 DETOUR 7 REVIEWS MUSIC DVD MUSIC

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Full of promise, acoustic artist and smooth acoustic sound. There are some topics of discus- publicly stated that he believes reli- Acoustic and indie rock band same feel as the first. It’s very rich in and San Diego native, Jason Da- The next two songs, “Sing You to sion in today’s society that may as gious belief is a mental disorder of (((Eagle Winged Palace))) released acoustic instruments and is slightly mato, releases his debut EP, Floating Sleep” and “Just Not Home,” take a well be considered “untouchable” some sort – but Maher manages to an EP, Hand of Doom, in anticipa- more upbeat as it progresses away Down a River, which gives listeners step back. The instrumentals in these because of their arguable, controver- execute his scenes well. tion of their upcoming debut album, from the spooky tension of “Hand something strong with emotion, love two songs slow down compared to sial nature – religion is one, if not He takes control without being Mansion on a Hill. If the full-length of Doom.” One can picture images and soul for their ears to enjoy. the previous songs, but it allows Da- the biggest. Then again, comedian overbearing, and actually listens to album follows the same rhythm and of deserts, mountains and coyotes The title song, “Floating Down a mato to showcase his smooth, yet Bill Maher has never been one for their explanation for religion. Al- sound of the EP, then it is sure to throughout the song. River,” likely the most catchy song powerful voice to keep the listener subtlety. though there is the distinct impres- please those who love the artistic tal- Track three, “Mansion on a Hill,” of the EP, sets up the sound and feel engaged and feeling the emotions of In his 2008 film, Religulous, Ma- sion that Maher selected some of the ents of the group in both sound and picks up from the last song. The pace from which the rest of the songs fol- love, pain and happiness he might her begs the unaskable question: people to interview merely because lyrics. rises slightly, and the feeling and low. It uses very calming and acoustic have been feeling when he wrote Why is organized religion so over- he expected them to be ridiculous Staying away from any electronic mood changes. It is still comforting guitar and Damato uses his strong, these songs. whelmingly popular? (and therefore hilarious), he doesn’t sound and sticking to an acoustic or- and relaxing, but not as much as the soulful voice to capture the attention The final track is an acoustic ver- Traveling everywhere from a try to push them to make a fool of ganic vibe, the entire EP offers a re- two previous tracks. of the listener. sion by Damato, “Hold on to Me.” truck-stop chapel in North Carolina themselves for the cameras. laxing feel. Lead singer Cashew can The EP ends with “By God Lets The second track, “Capsized,” Although not as clear as the other to the Mormon-dominated hills of The film was very fair, undoubt- at times, leave you scratching your Make Sure That,” which is the most becomes stronger as Damato tells tracks on the EP, it is just as satis- Salt Lake City, Utah to the Vatican edly a surprise to many who may head, but he is still able to paint a enjoyable song of the four. The piano a story with his smooth voice. Lis- fying as them all. However, what it itself, Maher searches for answers by have expected Maher to run around picture with words. and guitar suck the listener right in. teners might imagine a time when a does, that the others do not, is show interviewing different people who the world calling everyone who is The title track gets right into the Although not far off in terms of the perfect-looking girl walked by and Damato’s voice is just as strong live believe in the power of God. He ba- the slightest bit religious “crazy.” sound of what could be the theme theme of the EP, it does have a differ- they found themselves unable to as it is in studio. sically asks them all the same ques- By the end of the film, Maher of the upcoming full-length album. ent approach than the rest do. stop looking back, and thinking the Floating Down a River was very tion – Why do they believe in what doesn’t experience some sort of in- "Hand of Doom" opens with crash- A bit experimental, (((Eagle opportunity is too good to pass up. enjoyable. Damato is a talented mu- they believe in? tense divine intervention or anything ing ocean waves and has a very Winged Palace’s))) the Hand of It is a very good song that keeps with sician, and if this album is any indi- A documentary such as this one akin to that, but he does coax people natural acoustic feel to it. The lyrics Doom EP has a unique sound and the flow of the first track. cation, future releases could be just could very easily turn into a “moc- who don’t know what they believe in can be a little bizarre, but overall it lyrics. You can hear all these songs The third track, “Life You Love,” as satisfying. Damato will be play- kumentary” should the wrong ques- to speak up about it. is a decent paced song that sets the and more by the band at the Knit- follows the same rhythm of the pre- ing songs from the new album at tions be asked, or the wrong people Religulous will be released on mood for the rest of the EP. ting Factory in Hollywood with vious two songs, with strong vocals Genghis Cohen February 23rd. be interviewed – Maher himself has DVD February 17. The second track, has virtually the Golden Boots this Saturday. Event Calendar Big summer music festivals promise an unforgettable February experience for fans – those who can afford to go, that is 12 Thursday • LL Cool J (MCT) Even before the tem- and Widepsread Panic) and the than once in the coming year. “Most HOB Anaheim peratures started their creep toward Mile High Festival (July 19-20 in of the bands that play Coachella – • Cradle of Filth, the 90-degree mark, the signs were Denver, also featuring DMB, as not the headliners – those are the everywhere: Another summer-mu- well as Mayer and Tom Petty). He type of bands that come through Satyricon, Septic Flesh sic-festival season has begun. The points out that there are three tiers and play smaller venues on a regu- The Grove e-mails, the colorful banner ads on of musicians performing: the big- lar basis,” DeCicco says. “It’s cool to Web sites, the news flashes with re- name headliners, the smaller-time discover all of those bands, but I’d 13 Friday cently added headliners – it all gives bands that, as Strasburg says, “are rather do it slowly over the course the impression that we should be really great but people won’t make of the year.” • Styx completely obsessed with every little an over-the-top commitment to go Strasburg argues that ticket prices HOB Anaheim detail about the festivals if we care see,” and then up-and-coming bands are reasonable when you take into • Nancy Sanchez at all about music. The festivals tout who many festival-goers will see for consideration the sheer cost of put- themselves as being important cul- the first time. Hence, more than one ting on an event on the scale of a Steamers Jazz Club tural experiences and irresistibly fun stage is needed to accommodate the multiday rural festival like Roth- musical escapes: mini-Woodstocks multi-tiered hierarchy, which leads bury. “If you decide to do a large 14 Saturday designed to make a community of to more costs. scale event, if you say ‘I want 25,000 VALENTINE’S Day music fans feel like a part of some- Morgan Schlaline and Tiffany to 30,000 people to go to a certain • Jim Breuer thing larger than themselves. Johnson, avid music fans and musi- place,’ there are just costs associated It’s hard not to get excited about cians themselves, went to Coachella with it. The police, the water, the Irvine Improv being a part of something – and the in California in 2004 because the bathroom, the insurance, the stag- • Ultimate Doo Wop festival lineups are incredible. All To- lineup included Radiohead, Beck, es,” says Strasburg. OC Performing Arts morrow’s Parties bills itself as the ul- the Cure, the Flaming Lips and – Seth Hurwitz, chairman of IMP timate music experience, a sonic art the piece de resistance – the Pixies. and producer of the Virgin Mo- 15 Sunday exhibit curated by bands and musi- The tickets came out to $331 for the bile Festival (V-Fest) in Baltimore cians, with different festivals occur- both of them – a fairly large chunk (August 9-10; headliners include • A Year with Frog and ring throughout the year in the U.K. of their monthly income. Plus, they Bob Dylan, Nine Inch Nails and Toad and U.S. One glance at the lineup both had to take off a day from work Foo Fighters), also argues the ticket South Coast Repertory for this year’s ATP in the Catskills in for travel. prices are fair: “We really try to keep New York is enough to send a music It wasn’t worth it, Schlaline says. it affordable. We should have raised • Blue Machine fan’s salivary glands into overdrive: “The lines were long for everything, prices last year, and definitely this Pierce Street Annex My Bloody Valentine, Built to Spill the sun was hot everywhere, and the year based on the economic mat- performing the entirety of “Perfect walk back to the car was exhausting ters... The cost for fans comes to 16 Monday From Now On,” the Meat Puppets at the end of the night. We camped about $5 an act, so it’s really a great • Murder City Devils playing “Meat Puppets II.” out, and sleeping in the heat-retain- deal.” Glass House But a glance at the ticket prices ing tent was horribly horrible. Both “It’s an incredible value,” says is more likely to feel like a blow to day’s highs were near the 100 degree Strasburg. “Generally festivals aver- • Panic! the jaw: $225, and a minimum of mark” – unseasonably high, but not age around $80 to $90 a day for the Continental Room $450 for accommodations. The by much. “We didn’t even go to Day total experience,” which, he points question for All Tomorrow’s Parties Two because the day before had out, is not much more than going to 17 Tuesday is not “what costume shall the poor sucked so much.” see one band perform in an arena. • Lykke Li, Wildbirds, girl wear,” because the poor girl can’t Sound engineer Mike DeCicco But that Costco approach to con- even go. has been to Coachella more than certgoing in bulk doesn’t suit the Peacedrums On many levels, multiday festi- once, but did not go this past year. average music fan, who may not Glass House vals can seem like a good idea: Not “It hurts too much,” he says. “Hot have the resources to pony up $250 • OC Music Showcase only do they supply more band for tents, annoying hippies playing ‘Fake a ticket for 30 or 40 acts in one big your buck; they’re sort of musical Plastic Trees’ poorly at 1 a.m. in the lump. This bulk-buying mentality eVocal vacations, unofficial conferences of tent next to you, Port-A-Potties that rewards consumers with more dis- 18 Wednesday ardent music fans. They are good for are closed because they’ve overflowed posable income, letting them spend small bands too, giving them access with hippie poo, communal showers less per unit the more they consume. • Ducks vs. LA Kings to massive audiences and priming ... not co-ed so it’s lame. Sleeping in But not all concertgoers are die-hard Honda Center their chances for success as the tradi- the car in a McDonald’s parking lot fans of 40 bands, or want to spend 72 • Elefante tional music business is dying out. is way, way, way better.” hours watching music in one week- Anschutz Entertainment Group’s And while seeing and discovering end. Some would rather, and could House of Blues Don Strasburg is producing the a lot of bands at once is fun, many more easily afford to, pay $40-$60 • The Game Rothbury festival (taking place July of those same bands will more than to see one or two bands they really The Grove 3-6 in Michigan and featuring the likely play a more intimate venue in love closer to their home, with less Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer a city near you, maybe even more of a time investment as well. 8 Opinion February 12, 2009 Titan Editorial Cheney should be convicted of torture Providing insight, analysis The former V.P. allows the CIA to use water-boarding, a technique that has been prosecuted in the past and perspective since 1960 By Ian Settlemire Daily Titan Staff Writer Hasty, hasty Irvine [email protected]

The planned closure and sub- close its financial records to the “We don’t do torture,” former sequent move of Cal State Ful- public. We know how much the Vice President Dick Cheney recently lerton’s Irvine campus June 30 university spends on Irvine. told ABC News. “We never have. It’s means CSUF administrators are What we don’t know, or rather not something this administration in a veritable scramble for a new what is not abundantly clear to subscribes to.” facility that some would say is be- us, is why Lennar is unwilling to What the administration sub- ing done hastily. extend the university’s lease? scribed to was water-boarding. What What administrators are fac- How much would a lease ex- they formerly called “enhanced in- ing is a very unaccommodating tension really impede the cor- terrogation,” is actually torture. leaseholder in the Lennar Corpo- poration’s plans to redevelop the As the U.S. government has done ration and a mad dash to locate a former military base it purchased many times before, it should con- facility that can be converted into in 2005? vict those who use water-boarding, a usable space. As part of the development, the regardless of whose side he or she is How did this happen? How Irvine facility will be demolished on, or how close to the top he or she could the university have been along with every last cent of tax- resides. caught so off guard? payer money that went into it. Water-boarding is a general term While the importance of the Ir- As the situation unfolds we where a prisoner is strapped to a vine campus can be justified time will do our best to find out where board with their head below their and time again, with the services exactly the new satellite campus feet and mouth gagged, and water provided to students, the move will rest. poured onto their face to reproduce will prove to be costly to CSUF at Without being free to divulge the physical and psychological ef- a time when there are burgeoning any information about the site fects of death by drowning. rumors of further cuts to student search, Susan M. Cooper, dean It leaves no physical marks or evi- enrollment and classes. of the Irvine Campus, reassured dence. How convenient. This is an issue the Daily Titan students that the new facility will The practice dates back to the has, and will continue to investi- be better than the old one. Spanish Inquisition and has been gate in order to bring a thorough She said the new location will used by cruel, modern-day dictator- answer to light. be more accessible – within a few ships, including the Khmer Rouge Lennar Corp., however, has miles of the current site – more in Cambodia, and military ruler- other plans. functional, with bigger class- Hissene Habre of Chad who is being Despite repeated attempts by rooms and house more student prosecuted in Senegal for torture and the Daily Titan and newspapers facilities than the current site. crimes against humanity, according such as the Orange County Reg- Not only was the university to Human Rights Watch. ister to allow the Lennar Corp. to caught off guard, but one should In October 2006, Cheney indi- have its say, they have refused to question the validity of the choice cated the Bush administration does comment on current leases with to establish the satellite campus at not regard water-boarding as torture tenants. the former Marine Corps base. and allows the CIA to use it. “It’s a This would be understandable Having said that, we need to no-brainer for me,” Cheney said. if the entity renting from it was scrutinize the choice of the new “The media usually characterizes illustration Courtesy of MCT direct private, but our university is state location before we dump money the practice as ‘simulated drowning,’” funded and public. into a site that will be turned over wrote EvanWallach, who teaches the nominee for attorney general, Eric Cheney admits to allowing the Obama has moved to shut down As such it is required to dis- to another developer. law of war at New York Law School, H. Holder Jr. who told the Senate CIA to use the same technique of Guantanamo Bay, where the CIA for the Washington Post. Judiciary Committee Jan. 16, “If torture the U.S. has prosecuted and tortured prisoners with water- “That’s incorrect. To be effec- you look at the history of the use of convicted others for using. boarding. Cheney and the Bush ad- Any feedback, positive or negative, is tive, water-boarding is usually real that technique, we prosecuted our “Vice President Cheney needs to ministration have violated the U.S. encouraged, as we strive to keep an open drowning that simulates death.” own soldiers for using it in Vietnam. get a better lawyer, someone who Constitution, broken U.S. laws of dialogue with our readership. The Daily Simulating death via drowning is Water-boarding is torture.” will tell him not to endorse crimi- war and lied about the definition of Letters a violation of the eighth amendment For over 100 years, the U.S. has nal activities over the airwaves,” torture to cover their dirty tracks. Titan reserves the right to edit letters for of the U.S. Constitution, which prosecuted and convicted those who Tom Malinowski of Human Rights Hopefully, this disgraceful chapter to the length, grammar and spelling. Direct all says “Excessive bail shall not be re- use water-boarding. Watch, said. of American history is coming to an comments, questions or concerns along with quired, nor excessive fines imposed, U.S. soldiers were court-marshaled The good news is Cheney and the end, but it will never be fully closed Editor: your full name and major to the Daily Titan nor cruel and unusual punishments for water-boarding during the Span- Bush administration are in the mi- until those who willfully tortured, Opinion Desk at [email protected]. inflicted.” ish-American and the Vietnam Wars, nority on this one. lied and obstructed justice are held Just ask Arizona Senator and Viet- and Japanese soldiers were convicted On Sept. 6, 2006, the Pentagon accountable. nam War prisoner, John McCain. of torturing allied prisoners with issued a new Field Manual on Intel- Prosecuting Cheney and the Bush For continually updated blogs “It’s torture and illegal,” said Mc- water-boarding techniques during ligence Interrogation that explicitly administration for their crimes is, Cain on Feb. 13, 2008. World War II in the “Tokyo War forbids the use of water-boarding in as Cheney so smugly puts it, “A no- visit www.dailytitan.com Ask President Barack Obama’s Crimes Trials” organized by the U.S. any interrogation. brainer.”

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