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Bruin in check Visiting lecturer causes stir in Jewish studies program Mercedes Aguilar respectively,” she said of Finkel- Staff Reporter stein in a phone interview. The Jewish studies program ormer DePaul Univer- keeps politics out of the class- sity of Chicago professor room, Myers said. Norman G. Finkelstein “We don’t bring that in the Fhas been invited by Provost classroom, they’re not paying us Harry Hellenbrand to speak at for our opinion,” she said. CSUN this week in a three-day Finkelstein is not about speaking event starting today. name-calling and he has taken Finkelstein will speak on the on the task of exposing the truth, “Civility and Academic Free- said Amani Ismail, assistant pro- dom” at the Oviatt Library for fessor in the journalism depart- his first lecture at 9:30 a.m. ment. “Obviously Norman Finkel- Ismail will have Finkelstein stein is a controversial figure, to as a guest speaker in her class. some people, he is disagreeable Finkelstein has been the tar- because of his views on Israel get of being called a self-hat- land,” Hellenbrand said in an ing Jew and a Holocaust denier, email. He was at a conference though he has never denied the in New Orleans. Holocaust, Ismail said. But Fin- Those “some people” are kelstein doesn’t like the idea of faculty and students of the Jew- having the Holocaust used as an ish studies program and organi- excuse for Israel policy against zations who disagree on many Palestine, she said. topics Finkelstein has spoken or People have misconstrued written about, Hellenbrand said. his written or verbal work and “For those who oppose him, interpreted it as anti-Semitic, having read or heard him, they Ismail said. can ask questions, those who His parents were Holocaust have not heard him before, they survivors, Ismail said. During BRian Mount / staff photographer can form an opinion,” said Hel- his book tour in Germany he told UCLA captain Aaron Munoz gets knocked flat on his back by CSUN captain JP Gale behind the Matador lenbrand. people attending to not expect goal in the second period of Friday’s game against the Bruins. Jody Myers, the coordinator his book to be about denying the of the Jewish studies program, Nazi-led genocide. does not oppose Finkelstein in Beth Cohen, Holocaust his- all his views, but does in many torian and interim coordinator Fraternity rush events create lasting bonds other issues, she said. for the Jewish studies program, “We believe our adminis- said Finkelstein’s work on the Savannah Dawkins go all out in hopes of recruiting week to try and attract new events kicked off Feb. 5 in the tration should be following its Holocaust is not regarded highly Staff Reporter new members. members. University Student Union. own stated mission and only by other scholars in the field. Each fraternity has some- Events put on by different “We’re really tying to invite speakers who meet our He tends to sensationalize pring rush events for the thing different to offer and groups included meeting the focus on improving the qual- high level of scholarship and aspects of the Holocaust to bring 12 fraternities in CSUN’s puts emphasis on different brothers, video games, sports, ity of our membership,” said who exercise academic respon- attention to himself, said Cohen. Inter-Fraternity Council areas, contributing to differ- hookah nights, live music, Benjie Patterson, rush chair sibility,” Myers said in an email. “I don’t considered the Sare not as big as fall rush events, ent philanthropies and hold- lip-synching, jousting, belly for Phi Sigma Kappa. “We Myers was on sabbatical at the content of my lectures contro- but the fraternity brothers still ing various events during rush dancing and BBQs. These feel that by recruiting better time of interview. versial,” Finkelstein said. “My members in general is going The style in which Finkel- views are well with mainstream. to improve our organization stein speaks and writes is what I am only controversial because overall.” concerns Myers, she said. He I am accurate.” “Even though we’re small, brings in his personal opinion to Finkelstein is not speaking we do want to grow at an his work, said Myers. in a classroom but in a public adequate pace and not choose “He isn’t a responsible schol- quantity over quality,” Patter- ar, he doesn’t write or speak See Finkelstein, page 3 son said. Phi Sigma Kappa is the smallest IFC fraternity on campus with 14 active mem- Obituary bers, he said. Professor Maryellen Clemons of the theatre department Jonathan Bonesteel of died Feb. 7 due to lung cancer that spread to her pancreas, Sigma Alpha Epsilon said said Bill Taylor, theatre manager. being a part of the Greek sys- Clemons’ career as a musical theatre professor, direc- tem is a stepping-stone to get- tor, choreographer and department acting chair spanned 30 ting involved in other activi- years. She is survived by a brother, Jim Clemons, Taylor ties and constantly meeting said.

Vanessa Leffler / staff photographer new people. Viewing will be on Thursday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Students at a fraternity rush party held by Zeta Beta Tau on Friday watch as the followed by the funeral on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. belly dancer Louchia performs at the ZBT house. See Rush, page 3

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IN THE NEWS Writers could resume work soon, pending contract vote LOS ANGELES (AP) – TV tors and the East Coast guild’s months of reruns and reality TV.” in the pipeline right away, and for International producers say they expect writ- council agreed. They called for The guild’s major bargaining about seven episodes to air by the ers to return to work as early as a membership ratification vote, concession to studios was agree- end of May. - East Timor’s presi- tomorrow now that the Writers which will be conducted by mail ing to take unionization of ani- “It’s a real balancing act,” he dent was treated for serious Guild of America has moved to over about two weeks. mation and reality TV shows off said, “to get up and running as chest wounds in an Austra- end its three-month-old strike. Member approval of the con- the table, Verrone said. The guild fast as possible, but not let the lian hospital Monday after On Sunday, guild leaders rec- tract and the strike’s end appeared has said it still intends to pursue quality slip.” rebel soldiers shot him and ommended a tentative three-year likely. At heavily attended mem- those goals. The strike, the first in 20 years attacked the prime min- contract to members and asked bership meetings Saturday in New The Alliance of Motion Pic- for the writers guild, began Nov. ister during a failed coup them to vote separately on a quick York and Los Angeles, there was ture and Television Producers, 5 and included bitter exchanges attempt. The country’s top end to the walkout. resounding support for the pro- which represents the studios, said between the guild and the produc- fugitive was killed in one of Membership meetings will be posed deal that could put TV and it had no comment Sunday on the ers alliance. Talks collapsed in the attacks. – Page 4 held today in New York and Los movie production back on track, guild’s actions. December. Angeles according to Patric Ver- The strike’s end would allow In January, the studios reached - Up to 12,000 refugees rone, president of the guild’s West many hit series to return this an agreement in separate nego- fled Sudan’s Darfur region Coast branch. spring for what’s left of the cur- tiations with the Directors Guild to neighboring Chad over “This is the best deal this guild This is the best rent season, airing anywhere of America. Top media compa- the weekend following air has bargained for in 30 years,” from four to seven new episodes. ny executives, including Peter strikes by the Sudanese mil- Verrone said. deal this guild Shows with marginal audience Chernin of News Corp. and Rob- itary and thousands more The tentative contract secures numbers may not return until fall, ert Iger of The Walt Disney Co., may be coming, the U.N. writers a share of the burgeon- has bargained for or could be canceled. asked the writers to resume bar- refugee agency said Sun- ing digital-media market, he said, in 30 years. A minimum of four weeks gaining. day. – Page 4 including compensation for Inter- would be needed for producers to What were termed informal net-delivered TV shows and mov- start from scratch with their first talks between the executives and - Three gunmen in ski ies. – Patric Verrone, post-strike episodes of comedies guild leaders led to the tentative masks and dark clothes burst “If they (producers) get paid, president of WGA’s West and get them on the air, industry contract that writers will be vot- into a museum just before we get paid. This contract makes Coast branch members said. A drama would ing on. closing time. After a quick that a reality,” Verrone said. But, require six to eight weeks from Together, the East and West run through the building, he added, “it is not all we hoped concept to broadcast. Coast guilds represent 12,000 they hustled out the door for and it is not all we deserved.” salvage the rest of the TV season “It will be all hands on deck writers, with about 10,000 of and sped off with paintings Still, the union’s negotiating and remove a boycott threat from for the writing staff,” said Chris those involved in the strike. It by Cezanne, Degas, van committee recommended Saturday this month’s Oscars. Mundy, co-executive producer of has cost the Los Angeles area Gogh and Monet valued at that the contract be accepted, and Verrone thanked television CBS’ drama “Criminal Minds.” economy alone an estimated $1 $163.2 million. – Page 11 the West guild’s board of direc- viewers who “tolerated three He hopes to get a couple of scripts billion or more.

- Gaza’s tunnel smugglers are getting back to business after a forced Gates says US may need to pause drawdown of troops from Iraq break during the massive FORWARD OPERATING tion of pausing after July, Gates In a ceremony earlier at Camp months in charge of the head- Gaza-Egypt border breach, BASE FALCON, Iraq (AP) – made it clear that President Bush Victory, Gates presented Lt. Gen. quarters that carries out Petraeus’ despite renewed promises Defense Secretary Robert Gates would have the final say. Until Ray Odierno, the No. 2 com- strategy on a day-to-day basis. from Israel and Egypt to on Monday endorsed, for the first now it had been unclear how mander in Iraq, with a Defense Odierno is returning to Washing- shut down the illegal trade. time, the idea of pausing the Gates felt about the idea of a Distinguished Service Medal for ton and has been nominated by – Page 11 drawdown of U.S. forces from pause; he had said publicly a his accomplishments in Iraq. Bush for promotion to four-star Iraq this summer. number of times that he hoped Gates said Odierno, working rank and assignment as Army vice “A brief period of consolida- conditions in Iraq would permit a under Petraeus, “combined classic chief of staff. National tion and evaluation probably does continuation of the drawdown in counterinsurgency with approach- On Sunday, Gates said Iraq’s make sense,” Gates told reporters the second half of the year. es that broke new ground in the political leaders face hard choices - Yahoo Inc.’s rejection of after meeting with Gen. David In his remarks here, Gates history of warfare.” Gates recalled on how to stabilize the country Microsoft Corp.’s unsolic- Petraeus, the top U.S. commander indicated that he had begun some that when Odierno took command despite promising new signs of ited takeover bid left inves- in Iraq. Petraeus has indicated time ago to lean in Petraeus’ in December 2006, conditions in progress toward reconciliation. tors guessing the next move in recent weeks that he wants a direction. Iraq were described by some as a “They seem to have become in a tense mating dance that “period of evaluation” this sum- “In my own thinking I had been civil war. energized over the last few may hatch a more imposing mer to assess the impact on Iraq kind of headed in that direction as “Those early months were weeks,” Gates said. The Pentagon challenger to Google Inc. or security of reducing the U.S. mil- well,” Gates said. “But one of the tough times,” Gates said. “Casu- chief told reporters who traveled disintegrate into a bruising itary presence from 20 brigades to keys is how long is that period (of alties were high. There were with him from a conference in brawl. – Page 6 15 brigades. pause and evaluation) and then questions in the United States Germany that he wants to “see Of that five-brigade reduction, what happens after that.” and around the world whether what the prospects are for further - A military jury on Sun- only one has departed thus far. Although Petraeus and other this new strategy — or any strat- success in the next couple of day convicted an Army snip- The last of the five is to be gone senior commanders in Iraq had egy, for that matter — would be months.” er of murder and sentenced by the end of July. been suggesting the possibility of able to make a real difference. It was Gates’ first visit this him to 10 years in prison In his remarks at this U.S. a pause in the drawdown, the idea What a difference you made, and year and possibly his last before for killing an Iraqi civilian base in southern Baghdad, Gates runs counter to those in the mili- much more — al-Qaida routed, Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador who wandered into the hid- said Petraeus had given him his tary — particularly in the Army insurgents co-opted, levels of vio- Ryan Crocker return to Wash- ing place where six soldiers view on the drawdown, which and Marine Corps — who worry lence of all kinds dramatically ington in April to recommend were sleeping. – Page 6 some fear could result in giving that strains on troops from long reduced.” to Bush whether to continue up some of the security gains of and multiple combat tours will Still, Gates said, “The situation reducing U.S. troop levels after - Europe’s shiny new $2 recent months. grow worse unless the drawdown in Iraq continues to remain fragile.” Petraeus’ current drawdown plan billion science lab, Colum- In endorsing Petraeus’ sugges- continues after July. Odierno is departing after 15 is completed in July. bus, was anchored to the international space station on Monday by a team of Compiled from CSUN Police Department Daily Crime Log at http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/Police/index.htm astronauts laboring inside Crime Briefs and out. – Page 6 2/7: DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER 2/7: TAMPERING WITH FIRE ALARM 2/8: DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER LICENSE - Empty homes and for- LICENSE Location: UPA 3 Location: Darby/Vincennes sale signs clutter neighbor- Location: Reseda/Rayen An unknown suspect(s) allegedly activated the A CSUN police officer cited and released a 22- hoods. You’ve lost your job A CSUN police officer cited and released 36-year- fire alarm as a large crowd was leaving the building. year-old CSUN student for allegedly driving without or know someone who has. old George Martin for allegedly driving with a sus- CSUN police at the scene were unable to determine a driver license. Your paycheck and nest egg pended driver license. Martin is not CSUN student. who activated the alarm because of the size of the 2/8: VANDALISM are taking a hit. – Page 7 crowd. Location: Sierra Quad 2/7: BATTERY ON PERSON An unknown suspect(s) allegedly wrote profanities - Starbucks Corp. and Location: Lot B5 2/8: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE on a fraternity’s wooden sign and display booth. AT&T Inc. will start offer- An unknown male allegedly kicked a CSUN Location: Lot F8 ing a mix of free and paid student’s leg during an argument regarding a near col- A CSUN police officer arrested 19-year-old 2/8: THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY wireless Internet service lision between the two on a skateboard and a bicycle. Ian Bothwell Martineau for allegedly driving Location: Lot F8 in most of the interna- under the influence of alcohol. Martineau is not a An unknown suspect(s) allegedly stole a CSUN tional coffee retailer’s 2/7: THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY CSUN student. student’s parked secured bicycle and its lock from a U.S. shops, beginning this Location: Oviatt Library bike rack. spring. – Page 7 An unknown suspect(s) allegedly stole a CSUN student’s back pack containing the vic- Crime Briefs continued on page 11… tim’s laptop computer. Daily Sundial • CSUN •Tuesday February 12, 2008 • 3

[email protected] Professor receives $60,000 nano grant Linda Coburn Lu explained that modeling Staff Reporter in this instance means making predictions of new materials that hysics professor Gang Lu might be used for next-genera- received a $60,000 grant tion computer chips. from Intel Corporation to Nanoelectronics refers to the Psupport his ongoing research in size of semiconductor compo- the field of nanoelectronics. nents. “It’s a very, very small “It is an important recog- scale, so we can pack 100 mil- nition of the work of Dr. Lu lion components into a chip and because he’s one of the young thus we can achieve a high speed active researchers in the field of computer,” Lu said. multi-scale modeling of materi- The research involves a con- als,” said Ana Cadavid, physics siderable amount of math. department chair. “It basically is “We do mathematical sim- a recognition of Professor Lu’s ulations,” Lu said. “We don’t contribution on the frontier of really see ‘things.’ We’re basi- this type of work and, of course, cally solving equations.” that naturally implies that the It is Intel’s hope that Lu will students that work with him will be able to identify the potential benefit tremendously from this for new materials that can be type of research experience.” used in next-generation comput- Lu has been teaching physics ers. Once such new material is at CSUN since August 2004. He identified, it could take about 10 said his research relates directly years to actually see it used in to his classes. production. “I have taught solid state And that, Cadavid said, is physics, which is the fundamen- what is very exciting about Lu’s tal physics behind solids. Semi- research. conductors and computer chips “It’s not just academic Abel J. Macias / Assistant Photo Editor are made of solids, so that’s work,” Cadavid said. “This has Professor Gang Lu of the physics department received a $60,000 grant from Intel Corporation for research related to my research,” Lu said. tremendous applications. It’s in the nanoelectronics field. “I also taught two computational fundamental work, but it has ing, the Office of Research and the money,” Perez said. help to attract better students general operating budget pro- material science courses. That’s tremendous application in indus- Sponsored Projects indicates. “A lot of faculty here are to the university. That hap- vided by the state. directly related to my research trial technology and that is why ORSP Director Scott Perez very keen on involving students pens, in part, as a result of The Intel grant will be because I am doing simulations Intel was interested in funding said such grants benefit the uni- in their research,” Perez said. It CSUN faculty members and used primarily to pay the and modeling for Intel on this such work.” versity in many ways. provides graduates with a com- students going to profession- salary of graduate student particular project.” This is not Lu’s first grant. In “It helps keep faculty mem- petitive edge, whether they are al or academic conferences Rajiv Uttamchandani, who Lu’s grant application was the four years he has taught at bers current in the areas of their applying to post-doctoral pro- and presenting the results of will be working with Lu. It titled, “Multiscale Modeling CSUN, he has been named the expertise because they’re going grams or jobs in the real world. their research. will also pay for the team of Metallic Systems: Selec- principal investigator on proj- to be doing something fairly cut- Perez said the university The funding CSUN to travel to meetings, con- tive Applications for Nano- ects that have received at least ting edge. Otherwise, the fund- as a whole benefits because receives from grants and conferences and other miscel- electronics.” $291,000 worth of outside funding agency wouldn’t give them the research the grants fund tracts are in addition to the laneous expenses.

said. “We hold a lot of our finkelstein Rush strength through our brother- Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 hood.” “You need to prioritize to lecture where politics have to “I think that our house is have everything under con- come in for all points of views definitely the most diverse trol,” Edgar Merino of Pi to be heard, he said. house on campus,” Mike Kappa Alpha said. “School He credits his accuracy by Gelles of Zeta Beta Tau said. is obviously important and mentioning he has written five “You get anywhere from family but other than that books on subjects such as the Latinos to Eastern Europe- you need to have fun. You Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ans to Russians to Jews to don’t want to be a distrac- the Holocaust and has been everybody and it just brings tion, you want to help these invited to debate at the Oxford that atmosphere together. guys.” Union twice. It(’s) basically like America, “Pi Kapps are also involved In his three-day lectures, he is it’s a melting pot.” in A.S., UPC and many other not speaking about Jewish people “I would take a bullet clubs on campus,” said Abdel or their history, he said. Instead, for any one of my broth- Mahtab, vice president of he will focus on the Israeli-Pales- ers,” said Justin Loveless, a Pi Kappa Phi. We enhance tinian conflict and the civility of Sigma Nu member. “Sigma people’s college experience academic freedom. Nu is something to stand for: and create leaders of tomor- If Jewish people want to pro- Love, honor and truth.” row as the A.S. president and test his lectures, that is their right, “We always tell people vice president are both in Pi he said. when they get here to try Kappa Phi, Mahtab said. What he doesn’t agree with is out other fraternities before “We’re a bunch of cool when there is a power that wants they come to us because we guys,” said Bryan Hom, a Phi to silence those they disagree believe that you need to see Delta Theta member. “We’re with, he said. where you fit,” said Eric pretty much the oldest frater- “Don’t take anything in trust, Wilks of Sigma Chi. “Even nity on campus, we’ve been listen closely, take mental notes, if you heard that one frater- here since 1966. We have and decide for yourself,” Finkel- nity is better than another strong roots here.” stein said. you shouldn’t go right there Adrian Ruelas, rush chair If the university policy allows because you might work out for Sigma Phi Epsilon, said it, she will also be setting up a somewhere better.” they had the highest grades table with information about the “It screams a lot about two semesters in a row and Jewish studies program, Myers you when you’re actually put up extra boards on campus said. willing to try other stuff than to recruit new members. Finkelstein’s lectures for you’re comfortable with,” “We’re all about respect- Wednesday and Thursday will Wilks said. “We welcome ing your fellow man and try- both be held at the Music Recital all men of different tempera- ing to make a better person Hall. “The Coming Break-up ments, talents and convic- out of them through the sup- of American Zionism” is from tions.” port of others who are look- 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday “We always have fun Vanessa Leffler / staff photographer ing for the same thing,” said and “A Critique on the Walt- The 2006 Belly Dancer of the Universe, Louchia, performs at a Zeta Beta Tau being with each other,” Neil James Enriquez of Tau Kappa Mearsheimer Thesis” is from fraternity rush party on Friday. Sanchez of Lambda Chi Epsilon. 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursday. 4 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Tuesday, February 12, 2008

[email protected] East Timor president in hospital after rebel attack DILI, East Timor (AP) – East Indonesia in 2002 after a U.N.-spon- also died, said army spokesman Maj. Gusmao called the attacks a dence prime minister. Timor’s president was treated for sored ballot but has struggled to Domingos da Camara. well-planned operation intended Reinado was arrested but escaped serious chest wounds in an Aus- emerge as a stable nation. Ramos-Horta, 58, underwent sur- to “paralyze the government and from prison after several months. tralian hospital Monday after rebel President Jose Ramos-Horta, gery at an Australian army hospital create instability.” He was charged with murder in soldiers shot him and attacked the who won the 1996 Nobel Peace in East Timor before being sedated, “I consider this incident a coup connection with the 2006 violence, prime minister during a failed coup Prize for his nonviolent resistance to attached to a ventilator and airlifted attempt against the state by Reinado but had remained in hiding and had attempt. The country’s top fugitive the decades-long Indonesian occu- to a hospital in the northern Austra- and it failed,” Gusmao said. “This threatened armed insurrection against was killed in one of the attacks. pation, was shot in the chest and lian city of Darwin. government won’t fall because the government. The strikes against the two stomach by gunmen who passed by Dr. Len Notaros, the general of this.” Reinado was among 600 Despite the outstanding charges, independence icons were a strik- his house in two cars around dawn, manager of Royal Darwin Hospi- mutinous soldiers dismissed by the Ramos-Horta had met with Reinado ing reminder of the bitter rivalries officials said. tal, said Ramos-Horta had serious government in 2006, a move that on several occasions in recent months beneath the surface in Asia’s newest Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao chest wounds and an abdominal triggered gunbattles between secu- to try to persuade him to surrender. nation and could trigger more unrest escaped unhurt after a separate rebel injury and medics were concerned rity forces that later spilled over into Damien Kingsbury, an Australian and political turmoil. attack on his motorcade an hour the president still had bullet frag- gang fighting and ethnic unrest. academic and expert on East Timor, Neighboring Australia immedi- after the president was targeted. ments in his body. At least 37 people were killed and predicted the slain rebel leader’s sup- ately announced it would send more Fugitive rebel leader Alfredo Notaros said the next two or more than 150,000 people forced porters might stage demonstrations, police and troops to help keep peace Reinado and one of his men were three days would be crucial, but from their homes in the unrest, but said the heavy presence of inter- in East Timor, a desperately poor killed in the attack on Ramos-Horta, that “we would be hopeful of a which also led to the resignation national soldiers and police should be country that won independence from while one of the president’s guards very good recovery.” of the country’s first post-indepen- sufficient to maintain order. UN says 12,000 terrified refugees flee Darfur after airstrikes GENEVA (AP) – Up to 12,000 woman for the U.N. High Commis- to prevent deployment of a European ter gunships and fixed-wing aircraft each other of hosting hostile rebel refugees fled Sudan’s Darfur region to sioner for Refugees headquartered in peacekeeping force in the Chad-Sudan bombed the towns of Sirba, Sileia groups, allegations that became even neighboring Chad over the weekend Geneva. “They told of their villages border region where some 400,000 and Abu Suruj while striking at rebel more sensitive after Chadian rebels following air strikes by the Sudanese being looted and burned, and encircled refugees are living. forces, which have been trying to con- attacked Chad’s capital last weekend. military and thousands more may be by militia.” Most of the new refugees Sudan’s Arab-dominated govern- solidate their positions in West Darfur. Darfur rebels have denied any coming, the U.N. refugee agency said in Chad are men and they told the U.N. ment has been accused of unleashing Several U.N. resolutions ban of their fighters were in the towns Sunday. that thousands of women and children more attacks by its allied janjaweed military flights over the region, but attacked by the government Friday, The agency was bringing emer- are on their way, Caux added. militias, which are accused of com- the Sudanese military has regularly and said some 200 people were killed. gency assistance to the Chad border U.N. officials say the worsening mitting the worst atrocities against ignored them. Caux said the refugees are report- where the Darfur refugees were giving situation in Darfur has been exacer- Darfur’s ethnic African communities. The Sudanese army said its attacks ing that their villages were also detailed descriptions of air attacks Fri- bated by a recent rebel attack on the At least 200,000 people have been forced rebels to retreat into neighbor- attacked by men on horses and camels, day on three West Darfur towns. capital of neighboring Chad. Chad has killed and 2.5 millionCSUN displaced ad[4.875x8]final:Layout since ing Chad, a provocative 1 accusation2/27/07 at 12:56a description PM Page similar 1 to those provided The refugees are “destitute and accused Sudan’s President Omar al- the violence began five years ago. a time of escalating tension between of earlier incidents involving the terrified,” said Helene Caux, spokes- Bashir of backing those rebels in a bid On Friday, Sudanese helicop- the two countries. Both nations accuse janjaweed.

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[email protected] Yahoo’s rebuff of Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar bid leaves investors guessing SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – and added language that seemed to Redmond, Wash.-based company repeated promises of a turnaround to force Yahoo’s board to negotiate Yahoo Inc.’s rejection of Microsoft invite a higher offer from Micro- said. extending back to 2006. a friendly deal. Corp.’s unsolicited takeover bid left soft, the world’s largest software While assessing its response Reflecting Wall Street’s belief “You would assume that their investors guessing the next move maker. to Microsoft, Yahoo’s board also that Microsoft will raise its bid, first offer isn’t the best and final in a tense mating dance that may “The board of directors is con- examined a wide range of alter- Yahoo shares climbed 67 cents offer,” said Morton Pierce, an attor- hatch a more imposing challenger tinually evaluating all of its stra- natives that included forging an Monday to close at $29.87. On ney who advises on mergers and to Google Inc. or disintegrate into a tegic options in the context of the ad partnership with Google, which the flip side, Microsoft’s shares acquisitions for the law firm Dewey bruising brawl. rapidly evolving industry environ- paid nearly $5 billion in marketing dropped 35 cents to finish at $28.21 & LeBouef. “The question now is The rebuff, formally announced ment and we remain committed to commissions to thousands of Web as its shareholders continued to fret how do you get to the end game?” early Monday, wasn’t a surprise pursuing initiatives that maximize sites last year. that a Yahoo acquisition could turn Analysts are convinced Micro- because Yahoo had leaked its inten- value for all stockholders,” Yahoo Without identifying its sources, into more trouble than its worth. soft will raise its bid because it tion over the weekend. said in a statement. the Times of London also reported Microsoft’s advisers are believed needs Yahoo to close Google’s wid- As expected, Yahoo’s board Microsoft, though, didn’t seem Yahoo is exploring a merger with to be working behind the scenes to ening lead in the lucrative online unanimously decided to spurn inclined to raise the bid Monday, Time Warner Inc.’s AOL, another rally support among Yahoo share- search and advertising markets that Microsoft after concluding the offer, releasing a statement describing its popular Internet property that has holders and determine how much are rapidly reshaping the technol- originally worth $44.6 billion or current bid as “full and fair.” been struggling in recent years. A more the bid needs to be increased ogy and media industries. $31 per share, “substantially under- Calling Yahoo’s decision “unfor- Yahoo spokesman declined to com- values” one of the Internet’s prized tunate,” Microsoft didn’t back off ment on the report. franchises. The cash-and stock deal from its quest either. “Based on Investors appear convinced is now valued at about $40 billion, conversations with stakeholders of Microsoft’s bid remains Yahoo’s Columbus lab attached to or $28.91 per share, because of a both companies, we are confident best bet, given the Sunnyvale-based drop in Microsoft’s market value. that moving forward promptly to company’s profits have been steadi- international space station But Yahoo didn’t raise antitrust consummate a transaction is in the ly declining despite a management concerns about the proposed deal best interests of all parties,” the shake up eight months ago and CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. crew prompted NASA to delay (AP) – Europe’s shiny new $2 Columbus’ installation by a day billion science lab, Columbus, and lengthen Atlantis’ space sta- was anchored to the internation- tion visit. Army sniper convicted of killing unarmed al space station on Monday by U.S. and European space offi- a team of astronauts laboring cials have refused to divulge the Iraqi civilian, sentenced 10 years in prison inside and out. illness. French astronaut Leopold Even though two Americans BAGHDAD (AP) – A military your standards and the standards of The Army has declined to con- Eyharts announced its arrival. ended up doing all the outside jury on Sunday convicted an Army the Army. All I can say is I’m sorry firm that any such program existed, “Beautiful work,” radioed Mis- work, it was still a momentous sniper of murder and sentenced him and ask for mercy.” saying it does not discuss tactics sion Control. occasion for the European Space to 10 years in prison for killing an Vela has been in confinement in used in the field. It was an exhausting daylong Agency, which waited years to Iraqi civilian who wandered into the Kuwait since July 1. That time will While it does not appear the affair that took more time than see Columbus fly. The lab was hiding place where six soldiers were be credited to his sentence, the judge alleged baiting played in this case, expected. supposed to go up in 1992 to sleeping. said. He also was sentenced to for- James Culp, Vela’s attorney, and The grand finale, the actual commemorate the 500th anniver- Sgt. Evan Vela, 24, was found feit all pay and allowances and will others have argued the program may attachment of the 23-foot, 14- sary of the sailing of Christopher guilty of murder without premedita- receive a dishonorable discharge. have encouraged the soldiers by ton lab that was ferried up by Columbus, but space station and tion, of aiding and abetting in plant- The case was automatically referred blurring the legal lines in a complex Atlantis, took place at the end of then shuttle problems delayed ing an AK-47 on the dead man’s to a military appeals court. war zone. an extra-long spacewalk by Rex everything. body and of lying to military inves- Vela’s trial was the last of three Vela and several of his fellow Walheim and Stanley Love. The As Columbus was lifted by tigators about the shooting. He had snipers in the unit accused in a series Army snipers testified that they were astronauts shouted and cheered a robot arm out of Atlantis, faced a possible life sentence. of shooting deaths south of Baghdad confused and exhausted after more when the lab reached its desti- astronaut Daniel Tani reported: Vela showed no emotion when that defense lawyers said happened than two days of trekking in high nation. “Columbus has started its trip to the verdict was read, but he asked under command pressure to increase temperatures through the rough ter- Germany’s recovering astro- the New World.” the jury for mercy before it broke to kill counts and, perhaps, employ rain near Iskandariyah, a mostly naut, Hans Schlegel, was stuck Columbus expanded the decide his sentence. He apologized questionable tactics in doing so. Sunni Arab city 30 miles south of inside the whole time. He was almost 10-year-old space station to the court, the Army and one of the In September, Gary Myers, then Baghdad. supposed to float outside with to eight rooms. It attached direct- sons of Genei Nasir al-Janabi, the an attorney for Vela, claimed that On the morning of May 11, the Walheim to help with Colum- ly to the Harmony compartment man he shot with a pistol in May. Army snipers in Iraq were under six soldiers had gone to sleep inside bus’ hookup, but got sick follow- that arrived last fall. Another of “When I came to Iraq, I didn’t orders to “bait” their targets with their “hide”, where snipers can ing last week’s liftoff and was Harmony’s docking ports will come to do anything wrong,” Vela suspicious materials, such as deto- observe targets without being seen, replaced by Love. be occupied by Japan’s new lab said, reading from a handwritten nation cords, and then kill whoever when al-Janabi stumbled upon them, The last-minute switch in once it launches in the spring. statement. “I failed my standards, picked up the items. they recounted.

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[email protected] Poll says public believes that US is in recession WASHINGTON (AP) – final three months of last year. ing. For our groceries, we are their homes going down, kind situation “very scary.” She said on an annualized basis, the Empty homes and for-sale signs Some experts, like the major- buying a lot of generic and we of pull in their horns,” Presi- friends in Madison, Minn., most in 25 years. clutter neighborhoods. You’ve ity of people questioned in the are eating out less.” dent Bush said in a television put their home up for sale The job market is falter- lost your job or know someone poll, say the economy actual- For many, the meltdown interview aired Sunday. recently and reduced the ask- ing, a point driven home by a who has. Your paycheck and ly may be shrinking now. The in the housing and mortgage Credit has become hard- ing price more than $100,000 report showing that employers nest egg are taking a hit. worry is that consumers and markets has proved especially er to get, thwarting would- in just a week. “They are in cut jobs in January for the first Could the country be in businesses will hunker down disturbing. Record numbers be home buyers, adding to bad shape,” Dahlin said. time in more than four years. recession? further and pull back spend- of people were forced from the glut of unsold homes For all of 2007, the “The way things are, peo- Sixty-one percent of the ing, sending the economy into their homes, unable to afford and aggravating the housing economy grew by just 2.2 ple are afraid of losing their public believes the economy a tailspin. the monthly loan payments. industry’s woes. percent. That was the weak- jobs,” Sanchez said. is now suffering through its “Absolutely, we’re in a People watched their single “For-sale signs are every- est performance since 2002, Employment concerns are first recession since 2001, recession,” said Hilda San- biggest asset fall in value, a where. In my area, 35 to 40 when the country was strug- contributing to darker feel- according to an Associated chez, 44, of Waterford, Calif. reason to tighten the belt. homes are standing there and gling to recover from the ings about the economy and Press-Ipsos poll. Squeezed by high ener- “Obviously the housing aren’t even complete. There last recession. The housing people’s own financial well- The fallout from a gy and food bills, “we can’t market is creating deep con- aren’t any buyers,” said Jim collapse was the biggest being. Consumer confidence, depressed housing market and afford the things that we nor- cern. And one of the real prob- Sims, 60, of Greer, S.C. culprit in 2007. Builders as measured by the RBC Cash a credit crunch nearly caused mally buy,” she said. “We are lems could be that if people, Nanette Dahlin, 52, of St. lowered spending on hous- Index, dropped to a mark of the economy to stall in the cutting corners in our spend- as a result of their value of Louis Park, Minn., called the ing projects by 16.9 percent 48.5 in early February. Starbucks ditches T-Mobile, will offer free and paid Wi-Fi with AT&T SEATTLE (AP) – Star- give customers who use a The deal boosts the num- $39.99 a month for unlimited more than 7,000 company- he said. bucks Corp. and AT&T Inc. Starbucks card two hours of ber of AT&T hotspots in the access, will get Wi-Fi access operated domestic stores by “I think it’s a double posi- will start offering a mix of free wireless access per day. U.S. to 17,000, the most in at no extra charge through the end of the year. tive for both product sales free and paid wireless Inter- More time than that will cost the nation. an agreement between AT&T Robert Toomey, an analyst and traffic,” Toomey said. net service in most of the $3.99 for a two-hour ses- “We’re very excited about and T-Mobile. with E.K. Riley Investments, AT&T, the nation’s largest international coffee retailer’s sion. Monthly memberships what we’re doing together Chris Bruzzo, Starbucks’ called the move “a good first telecommunication company, U.S. shops, beginning this will cost $19.99 and include to align ourselves with what chief technology officer, step” for a company that has has powered the network ser- spring. access to any of AT&T’s consumers want,” said Rick would not disclose how seen its traffic into U.S. stores vice Starbucks uses to run its The move announced 70,000 hot spots worldwide. Welday, a chief marketing many customers use the T- decline for two consecutive cash registers and other com- Monday ends a six-year Nearly all of AT&T’s officer for AT&T’s consumer Mobile service in Starbucks quarters. puter systems for years. partnership T-Mobile, which broadband Internet custom- business. stores, but said he expects It’s smart for Starbucks to Asked if problems with did not include free Wi-Fi ers, about 12 million, will Current T-Mobile HotSpot many more will use the new link the new Wi-Fi service to quality and service reli- and charged higher fees than automatically have unlimited customers, who pay from service. Starbucks will begin its purchase card, which tens ability were factors in Star- AT&T will. free Wi-Fi access at Star- $6 per hour-long session rolling it out this spring and of millions of people use to bucks’ decision to part with Starbucks said it will bucks, the companies said. to $9.99 for a day pass to aims to have it available in its buy their mochas and lattes, T-Mobile, Bruzzo said no.

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[email protected] & entertainment ‘In Bruges’ offers comical look at hit men and beautiful city EMERSON MUZADA hearted lunatic who enjoys log hold a steady rhythm that STAFF REPORTER his time in the city with sight- leads up to the intense and seeing and visiting medieval very graphic climax. obblestone roads, nar- chapels. The relationship is For moviegoers who don’t row canals between defined by constant arguing mind the relentless cursing, brick houses and medi- and complaining between the this is a great movie. Frequent Ceval churches with bell towers two, and strong language and cursers will easily understand that reach the heavens color immature remarks deliver a the foul language in the dia- the setting for the movie, “In constant comedic punch to log, while others who don’t Bruges.” Written and direct- audiences. utilize curse words in every- ed by Irish playwright Mar- One of Farrell’s better per- day use could misinterpret the tin McDonagh, who won an formances, he is the perfect fit conversation or find it appall- Oscar last year for his film for his character as his “bad ing altogether. “Six Shooter,” “In Bruges” boy” image and ill-mannered, In a dark, mischie- takes place in Bruges, Belgium trouble making reputation as vous and comical way, where two hit men find them- an actor works well for a hit McDonagh’s script touches selves hiding out after a job in man. Gleeson is well known upon the business of mur- London went horribly wrong. for his roles of authority and der with a profound use Starring Brendan Gleeson as as a mentor complements of humor. The character’s Ken and his partner Ray played Farrell’s character. His perfor- insanity and respect for one by Colin Farrell, the two hit men mance meshes a humorous and another is intertwined well are ordered by their boss Harry, demented relationship between within the script, and the played by two-time Academy the two Irish actors. twisted plot is hidden and Award nominee Ralph Fiennes, McDonagh’s brilliant prolonged by the outrageous to leave London immediately script intrigues audiences dialog. This movie’s unpre- and go to Bruges to keep a low with constant cursing and the dictability will give the profile. dialog between Ken and Ray audience chills, and keep Upon arriving in Bruges, is critical as it keeps the audi- them on their toes as the Ken and Ray find themselves ence entertained. As Ken and plot slowly unravels itself. sharing a room for two weeks Ray banter and argue amongst Not only is this movie while they wait for their boss themselves, the plot thickens hilarious, but Colin Farrell

Harry to call them back with when Ken receives a call Courtesy of Focus Features demonstrates his emotional further instructions. The two from his short-tempered boss Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell star in Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges, a Focus capabilities as an actor after of them occupy their time by Harry, who reveals his hidden Features release. his character’s job in Lon- touring the beautiful city of agenda. Meanwhile, Ray is don leaves him depressed Bruges. on a date with Chloe, a girl Potter and the Goblet of Fire. cobblestone roads don’t even sequences, the cinematogra- and suicidal. If you enjoy Ray is a short-tempered, he met on a movie set while The cinematography is compare to the view from atop phy demands your attention, unpredictable movies with emotional individual who gallivanting around Bruges. intriguing, and truly highlights the bell tower in the chapel. simultaneously capturing the an exceptional script, out- whines and complains about Chloe is played by the French the extraordinary city of Bru- By angling close-up views and beauty of Bruges and the ugli- standing cast and even more his misery of being in Bruges. actress Clemence Poesy, who ges. The streamlined canals frames during the immense ness of mankind. The extrava- impressive setting, you Ken plays a confident, warm- was Fleur Delacour in Harry between red brick houses and confrontations and dramatic gant setting and comical dia- should watch “In Bruges.” Hollywood restaurant touts delicious southern Italian cuisine Eileen Mansoorian The bread isn’t toasted, but wouldn’t be anything spe- with the Italians, the arrab- and basil. The aromatic basil Whether it’s a family din- STAFF REPORTER the servers do not hesitate cial about a cheese pizza, but biata with penne should be infuses throughout the dish, ner, catching up with friends, to accommodate. However, they may not have tried the synonymous with Trastevere. pleasing both your sense of or with that someone special midst all the chaos a warning is suggested for Margherita pizza at Traste- The sauce is simple, aromatic smell and taste. in your life, Trastevere is the of Los Angeles lies a the incredibly sinful delight; vere. For $12.95, this classic and enticing to the palette. 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arts & [email protected] Animated film ‘Persepolis’ captures the hearts of viewers and critics Cindy Von Quednow recollection of her comical, yet Through the backdrop of death Staff Reporter bumpy road to self discovery and destruction, it paints a his- and acceptance. torical setting of the rise and hen Marjane Satrapi The audience follows young fall of the last Shah and the was a young girl in “Marji,” as her family calls her, animosity between Iran and Iran, there were two trying to find herself amidst the Iraq in the 1980s. “Persepolis” Wthings she most looked forward chaotic Islamic Revolution in might inspire viewers to at least to: shaving her legs, and becom- Iran, isolation in Austria and her do a quick Wikipedia search ing the last prophet in the gal- return home after a bloody war on Iran, or enroll in a Middle axy. Now, she can add winning is presumed over. Eastern studies class. It shows an Oscar to her list. It is apparent from the start that Satrapi’s home country has Her film, “Persepolis,” based that Marji is a free spirit. Her a lush history, not limited to oil on her autobiographical graphic hero is Bruce Lee, she first lis- and volatile foreign policy. novel series, is nominated for tens to the Bee Gees, then Iron The film reflects the dark best animated feature this year. Maiden, wears adidas sneakers, yet humorous style of Satrapi’s Persepolis is also the name of and questions the proposed ide- graphic novels. The dream- the ancient capital of the Per- als of the Islamic Republic. like and whimsical animation sian Empire. Co-written and After listening to her parents’ heightens the wrenchingly emo- directed with Vincent Paron- revolutionary conversations, she tional drama and teary-eyed naud, “Persepolis” has gained plays torture games with her comedy of the film. critical acclaim and awards both friends, ending in a good scold. Similarly, the music sets the nation and worldwide. She chats with God regularly tone and what you should be Despite being an animated before the two have a falling feeling at a particular time or foreign film, (I thought I would out, and Karl Marx makes an place. Its subtle nature is much

have trouble finding someone to appearance as well. appreciated and effective in Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics accompany me to the theater), Marji is sent away in her evoking pain, anguish, and love. Marji and her two friends walk about town in the animated film, “Persepolis.” it is never tedious or boring. In early teens, when the political The musical styles clash, just fact, the black and white back- situation in her country becomes as the characters clash with the French-Iranian accent. wear in Iran. open mind and imagination, it drop is dynamic and fun, the too dangerous. In Austria, Mar- repressive government they live Marji’s attraction to punk And now for the clichéd les- is a goal that can eventually be dialogue witty and emotional, ji’s merciless attempt to find under. music (she wears a “Punk Is Not sons this film teaches us: Marji accomplished. and the score is perfectly fit- herself leads to a series of failed It is an eclectic mix of Oliv- Ded [sic]” jacket and attends her maintains an admirable, hon- After watching Marji mature ting for this incredibly engaging relationships, depression and ier Bernet’s soothing orches- first concert in Austria) repre- est relationship with her family, into a beautiful and independent film. comical bitterness. When she tral music, Iranian sounds, and sents her inner and outer rebel- particularly her grandmother woman, the movie must come The film opens and closes returns home, she is shocked to American genres, all reflected lion to the system she is forced and uncle, who give her sound to an inevitable end. Upon hail- in the same place, a Parisian find out there is a new war rag- in Marji’s many influences. to abide. In Europe, while she is advice throughout the film. ing a taxi at the airport, it is airport. This is set apart from ing against Iraq. The best musical moment in away from the atrocities occur- Through Marji, we realize that clear that a new chapter in our the rest of the film, as it is in This film serves as a brief the film is an inspiring rendi- ring in her country, she is able “growing up” is a long and heroine’s life is about to begin, color, and takes place in the history of Iran in a nice hour- tion of Survivor’s “Eye of the to liberate herself from the lit- painful process everyone lives one that the audience wishes it present. The rest is Satrapi’s and-35 minute package. Tiger,” sung by Marji in her eral and figurative veil she must through, but by maintaining an could keep living with her. Idiot Pilot’s new CD ‘Wolves’ stays with the predictable pack Dylan Miles middle-of-the-road listener. again by bands like +44 and Fall help give the album more depth. staff reporter For some, this may be a wel- Out Boy. Ross Robinson who has comed return to the mediocre The lyrics, much like the worked with At the Drive-In and diot Pilot is a one of the many mainstream of alternative elec- formulaic nature of the music, Korn, supplied his veteran skills turn of the century “indie” tro-pop dedication. border on teenage gallantry and of production, while Mark Hop- rock groups that is known For others “Wolves” could be angst. pus and Travis Barker of Blink- Ifor its eclectic tastes of post-rock considered a crowning achieve- Lines like, “The wolves have 182 and +44, supplied musi- atmospheric harmonies, digitally ment merely for its unique pro- finally shown their teeth, and cal accompaniment on various steady rhythms, and vocals that duction value. filled our perception. With a tracks that had live drumming range from screams to whispers. The fact of the matter is that menacing howl and a snapping and bass lines such as “Ele- Successfully refitting the age- too many bands these days are jaw, we will concentrate on ruin- phant.” old stereotype of full-member without actual purpose, inspira- ing your face, concentrate on This album proves that Idiot bands, vocalist Michael Harris tion or direction, regarding both making love,” from the song Pilot and musicians of a similar and multi-instrumentalist/vocal- lyric and composition. titled “Cruel World Enterprise” sound and musical scheme have ist Daniel Anderson, have befit “Wolves” is an album that proves the point that vicious created a unique path on an all the new school music method does allow even the most criti- lyric accompanied by overtones too familiar stomping ground which only requires a guitar and cal of listeners to sit back and of screaming does not always in the new musical world of the a laptop. question motive and method, attest might or musical force. 21st century. The proof of this achieve- but does not attempt to stretch In spite of the derivative Anderson and Harris have ment lies in a quick listen of beyond that point. nature that “Wolves” seems created borders for themselves their sophomore effort entitled The members of the band Idiot Pilot, Michael Harris Despite the explicit and gra- to embody, it does have cer- and the music they make. Within “Wolves,” released on Reprise and Daniel Anderson. tuitous use of electronic synthe- tain positive, musically diverse those boundaries they may seem records. pop culture influence and new groups, the dynamic duo that sizers and drum machines that aspects as well. authentic, but the harsh truth is “Wolves” is a part of the new styles of making music. is Idiot Pilot have successfully abound, the music amounts to On “Wolves,” Anderson uses that outside that musical land- wave caravan of groups, such as By blending elements fit themselves into a category nothing more than three chord a limited host of cameo appear- scape, bands like Idiot Pilot and Muse or The Postal Service, that from older bands like U2 and of music that has proven to melodies that have been used ances by talented and contempo- albums like “Wolves” are a dime finds a steady balance between the digital nuance of newer be pleasing to the ears of the and played out over and over rary musicians and producers to a dozen.

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[email protected] & entertainment Opera, dance show An essential element bewitches audience ALYSSA LOFGREN objects the child had abused. In A&E Editor one particular scene, the grandfather clock, played by Daniel undreds of shoes lined Cheng, heaved and huffed rigidly a small space outside of around the room, ticking in time the Redwood Hall Dance to the heavily-punctuated music. HStudio on Saturday, as patrons Maurice Ravel wrote separate prepared to watch a CSUN Opera music for each character of the Theatre performance of “The play, and it became evident as Bewitched Child,” a one act opera the music changed from stiff and by Maurice Ravel. staccato to airy and random, as Guests in attendance were different objects expressed their asked to remove their shoes before anger with the child. entering the dance studio, as the Every actor in the play was special dance floor is easily dam- studied in their movements and aged and scuffed. Bare feet, white expression, like the child, who socks and some funky stockings stomped about the ground, cried were in high abundance, but noth- for his mother and created may- ing about the show stunk. hem. The willow tree, played by The opera is formally known Vanessa Salata, sat upright on a as L’enfant et les sortileges, small ladder, her posture erect which translates to “The child and attentive, moaning in pain as and the spells,” or “the bewitched her branches were cut off. Even child.” The CSUN Opera Depart- the fire, played by Amy Pineau, ment worked in coordination with came out of the fireplace with students from the CSUN dance intense fluidity, her arms serving department, creating a highly- as flames, licking the air as she detailed work that showcased the writhed around and captivated tremendous talent of many CSUN with her beautiful yet brooding Brian Mount / Staff Photographer performing arts students. voice. R achel X Hobreigh, a graduate student in the public art program in the CSUN art department, The protagonist of the story “The challenge was that each swings a sword during her Yin Yang and the Five Elements performance, on Jan. 31. is a disobedient child, played by character only had a small amount Charlie Kim. The child is rep- of time to become themselves, rimanded by his mother for not but they did it well,” said David completing his chores and the Aks, Music Director of the CSUN child throws a tantrum, destroy- Opera Theater. ing the room around him. The Aks said that the group started unhappy objects in his room come rehearsing in early January, and to life, including the grandfather had no budget to work with. clock he has broken and his arith- “This is the most bare bones metic homework. production (of the Bewitched The child is stunned and Child), hence the intimate stu- frightened, and discovers the ani- dio setting, but it came out very well. I find a really nice synergy between the two departments,” he said. The cast The choreography of the performance was the brainchild of enraptured the Evan Rosenblatt, a junior kinesiology major who began dancing audience with three semesters ago. their enigmatic “I kept the focus of the movement on the singers. It was (based and intense on) the intent behind the characters, and the devil child. It was portrayal of the about letting the breath take the many household movement,” said Rosenblatt. Rosenblatt had a dance solo objects the child within the act and impressed the audience with his graceful move- had abused. ment and ease of style. “It was really about finding the inner movement, and then adding mals and plants outside of his textures, like wings moving. It’s home also come to life. All of a neat group of performers – the the objects in the play display attitude is fun,” he said. their deep dissatisfaction with the At the end of the performance, child, and become outraged when the audience clapped heartily the child recoils and calls out for and raved about the phenomenal his mother. They attack the child voices and dancers showcased but in the flurry of the brawl, a throughout the opera. squirrel is cut. The child bandages “I thought the choreography the squirrel, and moved by a show was wonderful,” said Carolyn of empathy, the objects return the Barbian, an associate professor child to his mother. of kinesiology who has worked at The performance took place in CSUN since 1968. a small dance studio, with a neat “I loved the juxtaposition of rectangle of chairs surrounding the dancers coming in and out the middle of the room. With very – there was no weak link in the few props and costumes, the per- performance,” she said. formers relied on their enchant- “The Bewitched Child” ran ing movements and strong vocal through the weekend of Feb. 8th, presence to carry the weight of and ended with a final show on the opera. Sunday, Feb. 10. Dressed in white pajamas, “I hope that we can do more the cast enraptured the audience stuff like this,” said Rosenblatt. Brian Mount / Staff Photographer with their enigmatic and intense “It’s really fun – it’s excit- Hobreigh continues her performance art piece, Yin Yang and the Five Elements, on Jan 31. portrayal of the many household ing.” Daily Sundial • CSUN • Tuesday, February 12, 2008 • 11

[email protected] OBITUARIES Gunmen steal 4 Impressionist paintings worth BRIEFS Tom Lantos $163 million from private museum in Zurich TOKYO (AP) – A WASHINGTON (AP) ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) collected four paintings from “It’s extremely hard, if not But funding for art muse- U.S. Marine accused of – Rep. Tom Lantos, – Three gunmen in ski masks the exhibition hall, police said. impossible, to sell these works,” ums, particularly in security, raping a 14-year-old girl who as a teenager twice and dark clothes burst into a The men, one of whom said Michaela Derra of Ket- has not kept pace, Thomas in southern Japan was escaped from a Nazi-run museum just before closing spoke German with a Slavic terer Kunst GmbH, a Munich, said. “Even with the best of arrested Monday, police forced labor camp in time. After a quick run through accent, loaded the paintings Germany-based purveyor of museums, with the best of said, stirring memories Hungary and became the the building, they hustled out into a white vehicle parked out modern and contemporary art. security, with guards standing of a rape of a Japanese only Holocaust survivor the door and sped off with front. Police said the paintings “Maybe they think they can there, people still manage to girl by U.S. troops over to win a seat in Congress, paintings by Cezanne, Degas, may have been sticking out of blackmail the insurance (com- get away with the art.” a decade ago. has died. He was 80. van Gogh and Monet valued at the trunk as the robbers made panies) and get money for the Buehrle, a German-born Police took custody of Spokeswoman Lynne $163.2 million. their getaway. paintings in return. But this is industrialist who provided Staff Sgt. Tyrone Luther Weil said Lantos, a Authorities appealed Mon- A reward of $90,000 was all speculation.” arms to the Third Reich dur- Hadnott, 38, of Camp Californian, died early day for any witnesses to help offered for information leading Police said the museum had ing World War II, amassed Courtney in Okinawa, Monday at the Bethesda reconstruct the robbers’ get- to the recovery of the paint- not received any such demand. one of Europe’s greatest pri- an Okinawa police offi- Naval Medical Center away from the E.G. Buehrle ings; Claude Monet’s “Poppy Steve Thomas, head of art vate collections in the after- cial said on condition of in suburban Maryland. Collection, a private museum field at Vetheuil,” Edgar law at Irell & Manella LLP’s math of the war. anonymity citing policy. He was surrounded by of Impressionist works whose Degas’ “Ludovic Lepic and Los Angeles office, said it was At least 13 of the art works Hadnott, who has denied his wife, Annette, two founder had his own troubled his Daughter,” Vincent van unlikely the robbery was com- he owned at war’s end were the allegations, has not daughters, and many of history with stolen art. Gogh’s “Blooming Chestnut missioned by a private col- included on British specialist been charged. his 18 grandchildren and “This is an entirely new Branches” and Paul Cezanne’s lector looking to stash art in a Douglas Cooper’s “looted art Under a mutual secu- two great-grandchildren. dimension in criminal culture,” “Boy in the Red Waistcoat.” secret location. list,” which was used to recov- rity pact, the United Annette Lantos said in police spokesman Marco Cor- The FBI estimates the sto- He thought the motive most er pieces stolen from Jews by States has about 50,000 a statement that her hus- tesi said, calling it the largest len art market at $6 billion likely would be an insurance the Nazis. troops deployed around band’s life was “defined art robbery in Switzerland’s annually, and Interpol has ransom, a reward or leverage A five-year, Swiss govern- Japan. Most of them are by courage, optimism, history and one of the biggest about 30,000 stolen works for someone who could be fac- ment study released in 2001 based on Okinawa and and unwavering dedica- ever in Europe. listed in its database. But ing prosecution for even bigger said Buehrle had acquired an tensions over potential tion to his principles and The three robbers entered while only a fraction of sto- crimes. unknown amount of “flight accidents, land use and to his family.” the museum a half-hour before len art is ever found, such “As values have skyrock- art”, works smuggled out troop-related crimes are Lantos, a Democrat its scheduled close Sunday. thefts are rare because of eted, art has become more of of Axis-controlled areas by common. who chaired the House While one trained a pistol on intense police investigations a target, and we are seeing Jews and sold at rock-bottom In 1995, the rape of Foreign Affairs Commit- museum personnel ordered to and the difficulty of selling more and more major art thefts prices to avoid confiscation a schoolgirl in Okinawa tee, disclosed last month lie on the floor, the two others the works. around the world,” he said. by the Nazis. by three American ser- that he had been diag- vicemen sparked large- nosed with cancer of the scale protests. The three esophagus. served prison terms of Tunnel smugglers ready to get back to work six and a half to seven Roy Scheider years. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. after break due to Gaza-Egypt border breach (AP) – Roy Scheider, a RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) Abu Diya and another President Mahmoud Abbas. assistants on both sides of the two-time Oscar nomi- – Gaza’s tunnel smugglers operator and two tunnel work- But after Hamas seized border. The system also needs BEVERLY HILLS, nee best known for his are getting back to business ers described their work to The control of Gaza in June, it specialist electricians, carpen- Calif. (AP) – Netflix Inc., role as a police chief in after a forced break during the Associated Press recently. One confiscated large weapons ters, builders and diggers to the online movie rental the blockbuster movie massive Gaza-Egypt border owner also allowed an AP report- caches from Fatah fighters, operate, the tunnel owners company, said Monday it “Jaws,” died Sunday. He breach, despite renewed prom- er to tour his tunnel, hidden in a and demand has dropped. Abu said. On the Egyptian side, is switching exclusively was 75. ises from Israel and Egypt to crammed Rafah suburb. Diya, who wore an army-green those guarding tunnels receive to the Blu-ray format for Scheider died at the shut down the illegal trade. All those who talked to jacket and carried a U.S.-made a cut of the profits, as do high-definition DVDs, University of Arkansas Egypt closed the border the AP said they feared iden- M16 assault rifle, said he Egyptian guards who look the following four major for Medical Sciences hos- more than a week ago, end- tification by Israel, Egypt and charged $300 per gun before other way, tunnel owners said. movie studios in select- pital in Little Rock, hos- ing 12 days of anarchy that Hamas, with most insisting on June, but now only gets $100. Local Hamas leaders ing the Sony technol- pital spokesman David allowed hundreds of thou- anonymity. Abu Diya gave a These days Gaza’s borders can demand a cut of around ogy over one pushed by Robinson said. The hos- sands of Gazans to stock up partial name. Israel and Egypt are virtually sealed, and the $1000 per haul on tunnels Toshiba Corp. pital did not release a on cigarettes, cement and fuel try to destroy the tunnels, demand is for consumer goods: they discover, a means for Toshiba and Sony cause of death. in Egyptian border towns. But while Hamas members have Abu Diya’s last haul before the militant group to raise have been vying to set However, hospital with the blockade of Gaza, been known to demand a cut his involuntary vacation was a revenue from the lucrative the standard for high- spokeswoman Leslie enforced by both Israel and of the profits. shipment of personal comput- trade, said one tunnel owner, definition DVDs for sev- Taylor said Scheider had Egypt, back in place, a scarcity On a recent day, while ers. He’s also pulled in Turkish though Hamas has not dis- eral years. The stakes are been treated for multiple of goods and rising prices will Egyptian forces used metal socks and Brazilian garlic. covered his passageway. high because the winner myeloma at the hospital’s fuel the black market again. containers to seal their The Gaza smugglers refuse The militant group has its will also get a boost in Myeloma Institute for Smuggler Abu Diya and breached border, tunnel own- to say where the weapons come own trusted tunnel operators, the sales of DVD players Research and Therapy for his cohorts, who temporarily ers prepared to open shop. from. But other goods, they say, owners said, to smuggle in sen- needed to read the new the past two years. suspended trafficking through Hundreds of yards away from are usually provided by traders sitive weaponry, but uses other format. He was nominated for the dozens of tunnels the run the Egyptians, carpenters cut who pay fees to use the tunnel. traders for general arms, like The Walt Disney a best-supporting actor under the border for lack of wood into the beams used to Abu Diya said he clears guns, explosives and bullets. Co., Sony Corp.’s Sony Oscar in 1971’s “The customers, said they’ll resume reinforce tunnels, preparing about $10,000 a month, The thin young men who Pictures, News Corp.’s French Connection” operations once it makes eco- for the tunnels’ reopening. a princely sum in Gaza, work in the tunnels are paid Twentieth Century Fox in which he played the nomic sense, probably in about For years, weapons were where most live on less than $100 a day, said Abu Diya, and Metro-Goldwyn- police partner of Oscar three weeks. big business for the smugglers. $2 a day. to haul goods using an elec- Mayer have endorsed winner Gene Hackman “Palestinians can do the Palestinian militants used the Rafah’s local economy also trical pulley system. Though Blu-ray. Paramount and and for best-actor for impossible to break this boy- arms to attack Israel or each thrives on the tunnels. the pay is good, the difficult Universal Studios pub- 1979’s “All That Jazz,” cott,” Abu Diya said. “What- other during the internal clash- A typical tunnel employs conditions, including fears of a lish their high-definition the autobiographical Bob ever Israel does, we’ll find a es between Hamas and its rival at least 35 men as pulley-con- deadly collapses, make it a job DVDs in Toshiba’s HD Fosse film. way around it.” Fatah, headed by Palestinian trollers, lifters, security and for only the desperate. DVD format.

2/8: BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE 2/10: DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER LICENSE CSUN student on the charge of possession of marijuana while Location: Lot G8 Location: Zelzah/Kinzie driving. An unknown suspect(s) allegedly stole the parking permit A CSUN police officer cited and released 29-year-old from a CSUN student’s parked vehicle. Samuel Munoz for allegedly driving without a driver license 2/11: DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER LICENSE and a traffic violation. Munoz is not CSUN student. Location: Louise/Plummer 2/8: GRAND THEFT A CSUN police officer cited and released 44-year-old Location: Lot B3 2/10: DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER LICENSE Tammy Jane Smith for allegedly driving without a driver An unknown male suspect allegedly stole a CSUN student’s Location: Encino/Saticoy license. Smith is not CSUN student. laptop computer from the dorm bedroom. The student’s room- A CSUN police officer cited and released 30-year-old Jose mate allegedly permitted the suspect to enter the dorm. Luis Enrique Cervantes for allegedly driving without a driver 2/11: DRIVING WITHOUT A DRIVER LICENSE license. Cervantes is not CSUN student. Location: Nordhoff/Yolanda 2/9: BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE A CSUN police officer cited and released 39-year-old Jose Location: Lot G9 2/10: POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA WHILE DRIVING Santo Sorta for allegedly driving without a driver license and a An unknown suspect(s) allegedly pried the gas cap open Location: Lot F8 traffic violation. Sorta is not CSUN student. from a CSUN student’s vehicle and stole the gasoline. A CSUN police officer cited and released a 19-year-old 12 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Tuesday, February 12, 2008

[email protected] Mitt Romney leaves his supporters high and dry Dear Mr. Mitt Romney, times asked he finally con- firmed his policy did not For the hope, future include deporting illegal and the love you say you immigrants. Mr. McCain’s have for this country please tractk record shows he sup- reconsider your recent ported the DREAM Act and decision to “suspend” your voted against a bill that presidential campaign. would not allow illegal You have left us with immigrants social security a closeted Democrat and benefits. The bill passed. A a Southern minister-turned far cry from the conserva- politician. Everyone likes tive he calls himself. to talk about experience Oh, and Mr. Hucka- this election. Who has done bee, the man should have what and who has been in dropped out before the pri- the White House. I say, who mary. He screwed you and cares? the Republican party. The The experience I base Bible belt voted for him. my candidate choice on is Shocker! who has done something. Though honestly, I Mr. Romney, you have been would prefer him over Mr. a successful businessman McCain because his stances who understands the effects follow closer to yours. Yes of a war, of foreign policy, he has said a few crazy immigration and basic eco- things and knocked you for Americans can’t be sorted into two parties nomics. Not only do you your religion (though later understand, but you have apologized), but he sees Tiffany Kelly In the 2004 primaries, the other half see trust and Not only is this hap- dealt with the issues first immigration is draining our Opinion Editor it seemed as though all comfort in voting in anoth- pening among democrats: hand. You lead and man- country. He acknowledges the democratic candidates er Clinton. Republicans are divided aged a state. You saved the we can’t just withdrawal fter Super Tues- clumped together to try Just as Hillary’s head- too. McCain is slowly los- Salt Lake Olympics from from the war, but need to day, many were to form a barrier against strong complaints about a ing support among conser- doom. Now, again, a trou- finish it and we need to do announcing Hillary President Bush being comment made about her vative voters, even with bled child presents itself to something about our econ- Aas the leader in delegates elected again. They all daughter on-air floated an “endorsement” from you. Our country is sinking. omy and bring jobs back and the election. She had supported each other and through the media, Obama President Bush. There is We need someone who can from overseas. swept two big democratic had an “any one of us but swept 4 states this past still active support from guide us down the right I understand you did it to states: California and New Bush” motto. However, weekend, gaining momen- Republicans for Romney, path and restore our nation power the Republican party, York. when Kerry emerged as tum to possibly win further whom suspended his cam- as one of the greatest. but I still don’t like it. As a Californian, it is the nominee, he proved not elections. paign. Many complain It will be hard and Hopefully, the rest of the easy to see her popular- strong enough to success- The pattern is not one McCain is not conserva- unpopular, but sometimes states will do some research ity: her husband was one fully defeat Bush. that a party should have: tive enough for his party, the best things are. I was and not listen to who is of the most popular presi- In the current primaries, everyone divided. Not which results in votes for once a democrat, but you endorsing who for the pri- dents in recent history, she Clinton and Obama are only are people really split Huckabee. converted me. You were our maries. Hopefully, the great does well in debates and is now neck and neck, each on their decision on who Maybe it is time to real- hope. Instead we have Mr. people of our country will trying to make history by campaigning for change in to elect as the democratic ize that people can’t be McCain and Mr. Huckabee do some reading about the becoming the first woman their own ways. But, the nominee, but they really placed in two categories: now. candidates and not just care president. However, anoth- interesting development is seem to dislike the other Democrat or Republican. Mr. McCain talks his about their religion. Hope- er democrat is also trying a kind of cult-like endorse- candidate. Obama-support- There is not a party or border control and end- fully, you or Huckabee will to make history: Illinois ment that Americans are ers seem to be against Hill- candidate that seems to ing the war by use of full team up with the liberal Sen. Barack Obama, who giving these candidates. It ary, while Hillary support- fit everyone. We have to force military. Fine. He McCain to balance him out is trying to become the first seems as though half of ers don’t believe Obama accept that America is attacked you over and over for the Republicans in the African-American presi- the democrats have fallen is experienced enough to diverse in culture, religion again on the different issues general election. Hope- dent of the United States. for Obama’s charm, while run. and ideas. who may have swayed on. fully, this year (but one McCain lied to California. day) we will not see history In a last minute attempt for made with a black man or a votes, he aired a radio com- woman president. Letter Policy mercial stating he wanted to Our country is not in a deport illegal immigrants, healthy state and we need Please send letters to: [email protected] or Intercampus mail code 8258 or make them learn English a man who can turn things Daily Sundial 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8258 and send them to the back around. I love America too of the line. and want to see her well Letters should be typed and are subject to editing for length and composition. Individuals may not One month earlier in the again. have more than one letter published within a one-week period. You must include the following: New Hampshire debate you Full name • CSUN ID number • Major • Class standing put McCain on blast when he was talking about immi- Sincerely, Telephone number (for verification only) gration and after several Hopeful Republican

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daily spotlight [email protected] Why celebrate Valentine’s Day? calendar day” preparing with the much we love them? to the rightful owner and Wednesday, February 13 LGBTA DeShawna General Meeting Hornbuckle class for our big party. We Just when the costly hol- place the flowers on her Leadership Series: 7 p.m Staff Reporter spent the whole afternoon idays such as Thanksgiving desk. Relationships USU Flintridge Room making mailboxes, which and Christmas pass and you If Valentine’s Day is 4 p.m. f you are the type of were actually just brown think you are in the clear, your thing then that is fine. USU Ventura Room Neon Nights person who has trouble lunch bags that would hold here comes Valentine’s Day I personally don’t need a 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. keeping up with vari- all our cards and candy. requiring you to pull out day indicated on a calendar CSUN Communication USU Games Room Association Ious holidays, a simple stroll For those of you who the wallet again. I can’t to tell me when I should General Meeting Monday, Fenruary 18 through your local mall, forgot or maybe never even think of any holiday that go out and buy cards and 3:00 p.m. grocery, drug, or even con- knew the history of Valen- hasn’t practically been run overpriced candy to tell Manzanita Hall 122 venient stores will be sure tine’s Day, here is a quick into the ground due to com- those important to me that I Leadership Series: Careers and Internships Harambee Student to remind you that Valen- refresher. mercialism. love them or vice versa. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Association tine’s Day is right around The History Channel’s Does every holiday need Depending on the per- USU Ventura Room the corner. website says that one pos- to have boxers, fuzzy socks, son, I would question the General Meeting 6 p.m. Bell Dancing All the pink, white and sible explanation says that sweaters, greeting cards, authenticity of the gifts. Is USU Ventura Room red displayed throughout Valentine was a priest that etc. to accompany it? this for me because you do 6 p.m. USU Ventura Room the stores means the time continued to perform mar- My favorite part of Val- genuinely care or am I get- Hermanos Unidos has come again for you to riage ceremonies despite entine’s Day has always ting this out of obligation to de CSUN show the people who are a ban that was placed on occurred at work. On that this commercial holiday? General Meeting special to you that you love all single men by Emperor day there is always a con- If there are 365 days in a 7 p.m. USU Burbank Room them. After all nothing Claudius II. The Emperor tinuous flow of deliveries year, why are we expected To submit a calendar event says I love you like of box felt that single men made for and anxious faces waiting to go crazy on this one to the Daily Sundial or of chocolates, right? better soldiers than married to see where the bouquet day? Thursday, February 14 While there is no short- men with children. For dis- will land. I would much rather if you would like to age in the number of peo- obeying orders, Valentine I recall a time when get a card unexpectedly CSUN FASA suggest a topic for the General Meeting ple who participate in the was sentenced to death. the biggest arrangement on some random day of Daily Spotlight, please Valentine’s Day holiday, I So what does Valentine’s of beautiful flowers were the year. Think about it. 6 p.m. wonder how many people Day mean today exactly? Is placed on the wrong desk. Wouldn’t it be original to USU Thousand Oaks Room visit Manzanita Hall 140 or email the Daily actually know the history it a day to tell the special This lady went around come home and find a card African Student of it. people in your life how bragging about how her or something else thought- Organization Spotlight editor at As a child, I personally much you love them or is it boyfriend was the best until ful waiting for you on a General Meeting [email protected]. do not recall ever being told the day that has been spe- she noticed the card buried random day? 7 p.m. the history of Valentine’s cially designated for us to inside and it had someone Instead, on Feb. 14, USU Ventura Room Day. I do recall spending buy cards, candy and other else’s name on it. I’m sure there is no surprise element the day before “the big trinkets to show them how it took a lot for her to walk just expectation. sudoku

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Today’s Birthday (02-12-08) is almost over. Soon, you can help, even if it means playing Set a goal this year that involves celebrate your recent accomplish- the student. home and family. Using resources ments in the company of good you already have and skills you friends. Set up a date for lunch. Sat git arius (Nov. 22-Dec. can acquire, create the love nest of 21) Today is a 7. You’ll have your dreams, or pretty close. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is to postpone some of the social a 7. You’re being watched more activities you’ve been planning. A ries (March 21-April 19) carefully, to see if you can do the Work takes precedence for the Today is a 7. You’ll soon find a work. You’re making it look easy, next few days. Make dates for a way to put what you’ve recently so you shouldn’t be surprised if fun weekend. learned to good, practical use. they give you even more. Theory is important, but it’s the Capri corn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) reality of more coins in your Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today Today is a 7. Everyone needs to pocket that counts. is a 7. Finish up your business as make time for a break every once quickly as possible. Odds are good in a while. That even includes Taurus (April 20-May 20) you’ll get an invitation you’ll want workaholic you. Indulge your Today is a 6. Old worries will be to accept. Get obligations out of senses tonight. forgotten as you take off on a new the way so you can. adventure. Review your checklist A quarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) carefully, then blast past prior pho- Li bra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today Today is a 7. Consult with close bias. They’re insignificant now. is a 7. Discuss finances with your family about an upcoming deci- partner before going shopping. sion. You’ll have to live with this Ge mini (May 21-June 21) Budget for a few more tools, to for a while, so get everybody’s Today is a 7. Take time for con- make your work easier. Spend input. Then, do what’s best for all. templation. You could discover a money to save time. wonderful new source of income. Pcis es (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s right there in your subcon- S corpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6. Education is won- scious. Let it bubble forth. Today is a 6. You make the job derful for putting old fears to look easy. Luckily for you, it is rest. Investigate your worries and Can cer (June 22-July 22) getting easier, through the inter- you’ll find that many of them lack Today is a 6. The difficult part vention of another. Accept the substance. Let them evaporate. 14 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Classified Ads

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[email protected] was called for his second penalty of hockey the night, this time for roughing, fol- Continued from page 16 lowed by J.P. Gale going to the box for tripping. At 10:56, Chris Gale the Matadors a 2-1 advantage. Junior scored his second goal of the night, defenseman J.P. Gale recorded the with an assist by junior forward assist. Jason Bobich, to give the Matadors With less than a minute to play a 3-1 lead. Northridge was penalized in the period, UCLA was called four more times in the period. Even again for hooking, but it was the Beltrami got into a shoving match next play that roused the Bruins’ late in the game and was called for bench. UCLA was on a breakaway interference. with seconds left in the period. A “We have a rivalry with these goal would tie the game at two. J.P. guys,” Beltrami said. “If you’re not Gale was beat on the play and had no cheating, you’re not trying, and if option but to use his stick to break you get caught, you’re not trying up the scoring opportunity. The ref- hard enough.” eree, with a clear view of the play, With 1:04 left in the game, Gale did not call a penalty. The UCLA and Bobich hooked up again. Gale bench, led by head coach Michael scored for the third time on a short- Kelly erupted in displeasure. After handed goal, giving the Matadors a the buzzer sounded, Kelly continued 4-1 victory. yelling at the referees. Northridge “We didn’t play bad, but we was surprised with the no call. didn’t play to our potential, con- “J.P. actually took a penalty from sidering we are going to Regionals my vantage point,” said CSUN next weekend,” Gale said. “We have assistant head coach Steve Gale. “It three to four practices coming up to was very clearly an interference or a really kick it into gear and hopefully hooking, or even a penalty shot. That do well in the [playoffs].” is one I think we got away with.” The Matadors travel to Oakland Brian Mount / Staff Photographer The third period opened where next weekend for the Pacific Col- CSUN’s Ron Dierkes (left) plows over UCLA’s Ashton Christian during the Matadors’ 4-1 win the prior two had left off: heavy hits legiate Hockey Association (PCHA) against the Bruins at the Valley Ice Center on Friday. and flared tempers. Nikita Behm playoffs.

wbb Women's Basketball Game Stats Continued from page 16 February 9, 2008 CSUN had more turnovers Northridge (21) than shot attempts (19) Score by in the first half. 1 2 TOTAL Junior center Crystal periods Hahs scored the game’s first CSUN 26 22 48 bucket at 19:48, but it was UC Davis 52 34 86 all UC Davis from there, as they scored 17 straight points and the Matadors CSUN UC Davis went six minutes without a field goal. Coincidentally, Pts in the paint 18 28 it was Hahs that broke the six-minute dry spell. Pts off turnovers 8 36 The Aggies led by as many as 22 points and the 2nd chance pts 11 9 closest the Matadors got Fast break pts 2 8 was 14, the last time at 32- 18 with 5:29 left in the first Bench pts 23 31 half, but UC Davis finished Debby von Winckelmann / Sports Editor up on a 20-8 run to lead 52- Sophomore guard Shanice Howard (right) tries to contain Davis guard Genevieve points and senior forward three-point line. The only 26 at halftime. Costello during CSUN’s 86-48 loss at the Matadome on Saturday. Jessica Campbell scored 10 other bright spot for CSUN The second half was points. was that it out-rebounded more of the same. UC Davis and it reached 40 points on the heart and the desire,” ghe and junior guard Gen- Junior guard Whitney UC Davis 34-28. scored the first five points a lay-up by junior forward said a dejected Staci Schulz evieve Costello were the Ligon was the only Mata- The Matadors head out to push its lead above 30 Hayley Donaghe with 6:36 after the game. high scorers with 21 points dor to reach double digits, on the road to face the UC points. The Aggie lead sunk left in the game. UC Davis had four play- apiece. Senior forward as she scored 21 points, 15 Riverside Highlanders on below 30 points only once “I just need them to find ers in double figures. Dona- Heather Bates scored 15 of those coming from the Saturday at 5 p.m.

mark and the thought of an dors some breathing room, tip-off to the end.” Mbb upset wasn’t implausible. and more. His basket started Townsend credited team Men's Basketball Game Stats Continued from page 16 “You don’t underestimate a five-minute 20-5 run that play for his performance, any teams,” said Townsend. turned the contested game as well. February 9, 2008 some trouble scoring, but “We just came in a little into a rout. Tresvant finished “The ball was just land- Davis I kept saying to the team the scoring outburst himself ing in my hands and I was Score by 1 2 TOTAL to keep defending,” said with a layup at the 5:57 just at the right place at the periods Braswell. “We were getting mark, putting Northridge right time,” said Townsend. CSUN 26 51 77 (defensive) stops and turn- I’m blessed up 68-51 and prompting a “My point guard and team- overs, but we were not con- and thankful Davis timeout. The Aggies mates were finding me in UC Davis 25 32 57 verting.” never threatened thereafter. the post and off of pick- The Matadors, coming that this team The Matadors shot a and-rolls and giving me off a heartbreaking 78-73 blistering 65 percent from good looks while I was in CSUN UC Davis overtime loss at Pacific, came out the field in the second half rhythm. So all the cred- Pts in the paint 50 12 were cold and even started tonight and while holding Davis to 37 it goes to my teammates the game trailing 6-0 to an percent. For the game, the for finding me at the right Pts off turnovers 23 8 realized what Aggies only made 32 per- spots.” Aggie squad that came into 2nd chance pts 7 6 the evening having lost five they had to do. cent of their shots. Bras- The Matadors also held straight games. Northridge well, a defense-prioritizing the Aggies’ leading scor- Fast break pts 18 4 responded, but Davis coun- coach, was pleased with the er, guard Vince Oliver, to Bench pts 34 4 tered and kept the game – Bobby Braswell, energy. just two points. Calegari, close in the first period. head coach “It was a great team however, had 18 for Davis. Northridge couldn’t shake effort,” said Braswell. “I’m Guard David Carter scored Leading-scorer Tresvant The Matadors will take off its rival for much of the slow. We just had to pick blessed and thankful that 17 points. chipped in 12 points and a week off before their next second half either. Aggies’ it up. It just took a little bit this team came out tonight Northridge out-rebound- forward Calvin Chitwood game, a Saturday night affair forward Dominic Calegari’s longer to get it going.” and realized what they had ed Davis 36-30, but only had 13 for the Matadors. with UC Riverside at the three-pointer drew Davis Deon Tresvant countered to do. Defensively, the effort Townsend had more than Guard Josh Jenkins had a Matadome. Tip-off is sched- within 48-46 at the 11:17 with a trey to give the Mata- was good from the opening three rebounds for his team. game-leading nine assists. uled for 7:05 p.m. 16 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Tuesday, February 12, 2008

[email protected] track & field men’s basketball L O N G jump Townsend fuels Reindell Cole sets new school Matadors past record with long jump of 26-4.05 Debby The New Balance college UC Davis, 77-57 von Winckelmann competition was conducted in Sports Editor a single division, however, in Center scores double-double, some events a seeded section reshman Reindell Cole was held and called Champi- earns Big West Player of Week was already impressive onship, while the remaining last week at the Univer- competitors contested a Col- Alonso Tacanga ing a three-pointer,” said Fsity of Washington Invitational, lege final. Staff Reporter head coach Bobby Bras- when he hit the automatic quali- In Championship finals, well. “He told me earlier fier for the NCAA champion- Desirae Gonder jumped 5- fter two consecu- (Saturday) that he had been ships by jumping 26-1 ¾, the 10.00 (1.78) for third place tive gut-wrenching a little complacent, but he year’s best mark in the country in the high jump. Gonder conference losses, said, ‘Coach, I’m ready and fifth-best in the world. cleared the same height as Acenter Tremaine Townsend to go.’ I’m proud of his This week, Cole jumped the first and second place was poised to help the Mat- effort.” even further, 26 feet, 4 1/2 finishers. Krystal Quinn tied adors bounce back.Way to The victory snapped a inches (8.04 meters), at the for eighth in the pole vault, rebound and score. two-game losing streak and 8th Annual New Balance clearing a height of 12-05.50 Townsend’s career- kept Northridge (16-6, 8- Collegiate Invitational at the (3.80). Morgan Bogard took highs of 21 points and 2 Big West) tied for first Armory Track and Field Cen- fourth in the weight throw 22 rebounds helped the place with Pacific (17-6, ter in New York. The jump with her distance of 60-03.75 Matadors repel a first-half 8-2), who also won on Sat- sets a new school record, bet- (18.38) and Shelese Ruffin offensive drought, make a urday, against Long Beach tering Derek Scurry’s leap of placed 16th in the long jump tight game a blowout, and State. 26-3.50 in 1993. with her leap of 18-05.00 keep pace in the Big West Townsend scored 18 Cole, who is 6 feet 3 inches (5.61). Conference with a 77-57 of his points after a first and came to Northridge from The 4x400 Relay Team Gary Anolik / Mile split Network road win over UC Davis on period in which Northridge Desert Pines High School in Las took 13th place with a time Reindell Cole won the long jump at the New Balance Saturday at the Pavilion. couldn’t find the basket Vegas, out jumped the second of 3:48.31. Collegiate Invitational in New York on Friday. Cole’s Townsend, who made and shot less than 40 per- place finisher, Ngonidzashe For the men, Cody Pearce 26-4.50 jump set a CSUN record. his first start of the season cent from the field. The Makusa by a foot. Teammate placed tenth in the weight earned Big West Player of Matadors, however, relied DaShalle Andrews came in at throw with a distance of 60- 19-04.25 (5.90), followed by third in the high jump with his the Week honors for his on their defense and held 12th place with his jump of 22- 07.25 (18.47). Alex Butler Gonder in seventh place with height of 6-08.25 (2.04). In the performance. It is the sec- Davis to 27 percent shoot- 11.75 (7.00). placed 19th in the shot put a distance of 19-00.75 (5.81). high jump consolation, Thom- ond time this season that ing and led the offensive The men’s track team with a distance of 52-04.50 Stella Dugall placed seventh in as Johnson placed second with Townsend has received the struggle 26-25 after the received a best-ever indoor (15.96 ). the triple jump with a distance his jump of 6-06.25 (1.99). award. game’s first 20 minutes. ranking of 24th last week by the In the College finals, Domi- of 39-01.25 (11.92). Terry Ross placed sixth in the “Tremaine made some “Offensively, we had U..S. Track & Field and Cross nique Calvin placed fifth in the For the men in college 60-meter hurdles consolation great moves in the post, hit Country Coaches Association. long jump with a distance of finals, Justin Johnson placed with his time of 8.02 seconds. some outside shots, includ- See Mbb, page 15

women’s basketball hockey The beating Matadors continues Matadors trampled battle by Aggies 86-48 Bruins, Ivan Yeo Contributing Reporter

ith only seven games win 4-1 left in the season, that first win that the CSUN Chris Gale scores Wwomen’s basketball team is so hat trick in victory desperately seeking is becoming more and more elusive. Donna Gould The UC Davis Aggies were the Staff Reporter latest team to continue the Mata- dors’ misery, as they executed on More than 130 people packed both the offensive and defensive the Valley Ice Center in Panorama ends of the floor and sent CSUN City on Friday to watch the CSUN to an 86-48 defeat at the Mat- men’s hockey team close its regular adome on Saturday night. season with a 4-1 victory over rival Brian Mount / Staff Photographer The loss was the Matadors’ UCLA. The crowd, which set a CSUN forward Jason Bobich (right) struggles with UCLA’s Ashton Christian in front of the Bru- 20th of the season and keeps them season-high attendance record, was ins’ net during the first period of the Matadors’ 4-1 victory at the Valley Ice Center on Friday. alongside Fordham University as animated from the start as North- the only two Division I teams that ridge delivered hard hits and tough “Our strategy was to play smart, penalized for tripping. CSUN went The Bruins finally got on the are winless on the season. Ford- defense. play tight box, and get the puck into the first intermission with a scoreboard at 9:40 with a goal by ham is 0-24 and 0-9 in Atlantic CSUN (12-7-0) had its first out,” said CSUN head coach Sean 1-0 lead. senior forward Jefferson Sanka. As Sun Conference play. defensive test six minutes into the McLynn. The second period opened with the period started winding down, UC Davis shot 53 percent from game. At 14:16, freshman forward Northridge traded a little defense more heavy hitting and high-qual- frustration settled in for the visitors. the field, including a 58 percent Chris Gale was called for a check for some offense midway through ity defense. UCLA had two oppor- At 3:02, Bruin junior forward Alex clip in the first half and con- from behind, and less than one the first period. At 11:51, Jose tunities to score early. Four minutes Horowitz was called for roughing, nected on 11 of 20 three-pointers minute later, senior forward Nikita Avilla broke the scoreless tie with into the period, Chris Gale was sent and moments later, senior defense- (55 percent). CSUN only shot 37 Behm was sent to the penalty box a slap- shot goal off the faceoff. to the box for his second penalty of man Aaron Munoz was penalized percent for the night. for holding, setting up a 5-on-3 Sophomore forward Tom Lalley the night on an interference call and for hooking. CSUN was able to But perhaps the one stat that for the visiting Bruins (8-17-0). was credited with the assist. The at 12:56, junior forward Rory Lamb take advantage of UCLA’s men- stands out from Saturday night’s The Matadors, led by junior goalie period ended with the two teams was called for roughing. Again, the tal mistakes. At 1:16, Chris Gale game was the 35 turnovers the Rob Beltrami, were able to kill the trading penalties. At 5:56, UCLA Matadors protected the goal and scored on a power-play goal to give Matadors committed. In fact, penalties and keep UCLA off the was called for cross-checking and UCLA was unable to capitalize on scoreboard. one minute later, Northridge was the power plays. See hockey, page 15 See wbb, page 15