Wildfires Kets, Pillows and Toilet Paper,” Supplies to Prevent the Line in the San Diego Area

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Volume 50 • Number 36 Since 1957 Thursday, October 25, 2007 http://sundial.csun.edusundial.csun.edu A financially independent student newspaper Radio host organizes food drive to help fire evacuees Denys Nazarov To help residents of San with cars. staff reporter Diego, Piolin requested that Evelin Castillo, one of listeners donate supplies at the the volunteers who lives adio station 101.9 corner in question, Sofa said. nearby Tampa Avenue, FM La Nueva, Items donated to the relief showed up after she heard which host the effort included jeans, breakfast about the food drive dur- RSpanish-language morning cereal and cookies, although ing Piolin’s daily morning show “Piolin a La Maña- most of the space inside the show. na,” organized a food drive trailer truck bound for the “The reason I am here is on Wednesday at the 76 Chargers Stadium evacuation just to help out everyone,” gas station on the corner area was filled with boxes of Castillo said. “You never of Balboa Boulevard and bottled water. know when we are going to Parthenia Street to help the “The radio show is over at need it, so it’s just a little evacuees of the ongoing 11,” Sofa said. “As soon as the bit I can do.” fires in San Diego show is over we’re taking that Castillo said she would Motorists with donations big trailer down to Oceanside. like more people to help formed a line of cars to drop We’re gonna deliver all that volunteers with the food off food, water and clothing stuff we collected this morn- drive in case a similar next to a trailer truck that later ing.” disaster were to occur in transported the supplies to San Sofa said Piolin is always Northridge. Diego’s Chargers Stadium involved with community “I haven’t gotten in along with volunteers who’ll outreach and support efforts touch with some of my help to distribute the dona- like the food drive. After family members who live tions to hundreds of residents Hurricane Katrina, Piolin in San Diego,” Castillo displaced by the fires. traveled to Lousiana, where said. “Hopefully, nothing “The reason we are here he urged radio listeners to happens, though I am ner- is because of everything that help victims during a three- vous.” going on in Southern Califor- day radio broadcast. Before heading to San nia,” said Ernesto Sofa, who Because the line of cars Diego, Oscar Scamio who works on the show with host entering the food drive is in the national guard, dennis mahan/ assistant photo editor Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo. drop-off went as far as Bal- stopped by to drop off some Jorge Medina, a singer from the band La Arrolladora, helps out with the food “There is a lot of people in boa Boulevard. Volunteers water at the food drive. and clothing drive that was promoted by 101.9 FM at Balboa and Parthenia on need of canned foods, blan- had to quickly unload the Scamio said people Wednesday. The items will be used to help those evacuated due to the wildfires kets, pillows and toilet paper,” supplies to prevent the line in the San Diego area. Sofa said. from becoming congest See FOOD, page 4

For the multimedia generation, Smokey sunset lectures, presentations go high tech

Maria Martinez computers that include wireless mice ciplines. staff reporter and keyboards. With the click of a Technology can provide simula- button, professors can seamlessly ease tion for various types of events. But SUN is creating new oppor- from one medium to another. he adds, “newer technology doesn’t tunities in teaching and learn- “(Smart rooms) make it easier for mean better instruction.” ing by integrating networking, professors to go from video to com- “In a physics class, motion will be Cdigital and audio visual technologies puter to projector,” Gillman said. easier to understand with computer into classrooms throughout the cam- There’s an ongoing process of graphics,” he said. pus with media packages. refreshing and updating all equipment He said he feels there is high mis- Standard “chalk-talk” lectures and 20 more “smart rooms” are to be use of software technology and what can’t hold the attention of a genera- created this year. he calls “death by PowerPoint.” tion whose brains are wired to MTV, Faculty members are also adding “PowerPoint is the most abused YouTube and MySpace, as youth are to students’ learning by develop- technology. It’s counterproductive and more able to figure out how to manage ing PowerPoint presentations, course doesn’t require (the) engagement of PDA systems, MP3 players and digital Web sites and online teaching materi- students.” cameras.. als designed to enhance instruction. Although PowerPoint is easy and Leslie Gillman, reservations and Professors should be able to teach convenient to use and allows profes- academic facilities coordinator at with the best technology available, sors to take the information from one CSUN, said 157 of the 217 large said Norman Herr, professor of com- lecture to another and share with stu- lecture halls on campus are what are puter science and computer educa- dents online, Herr said, it also encour- commonly known as “smart rooms.” tion in the department of secondary ages passivity. These rooms have ceiling-mount- education. “Students become passive and so ed LCD projectors and projection But those trying to change the the technology becomes worthless.” Tiffany Kelly/ staff photographer screens, VCRs and DVD/CD combi- traditional pedagogy should take into Blazing through a smokey sky, the sun sets between the B2 nations, sound systems, telephones, consideration which instructional and B3 parking structures off Nordhoff on October 23. closed caption decoders and desktop methods work best with certain dis- See LECTURING, page 4

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Photo Essay 3 A & E 10 & 11 Understanding key to racial harmony Stapf makes waves in water polo Opinion 12 Daily Spotlight 13 see page 12 see page 16 Classifieds 14 Patchy smoke 15 &16 Sports high 92 low 54 2 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, October 25, 2007

[email protected] California wildfire losses top $1 billion convened to coordinate federal relief least 24 others have been injured. One their homes had survived. his belongings Wednesday preparing Firefighters hope efforts. “We’re concerned about their person was killed by the flames, and “I’m ready to go, but at the same to leave Qualcomm. safety. We’re concerned about their the San Diego medical examiner’s time, I don’t want to go up there and Du spent his 41st birthday Tues- easing wind gives property.” officer listed four other deaths as con- be surprised,” said Mary Busch, 41, day at the stadium, where he has them an advantage Exhausted firefighters hoped fight- nected to the blazes. who did not know whether her home been living with his wife and two ing the 16 fires would become easier The state’s top firefighter said in Ramona, in San Diego County, was young sons. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The devas- with an expected slackening of the Prather misstated the availability of still standing. “I don’t know when I’ll be able to tating wildfires in Southern California fierce Santa Ana wind that has stoked firefighters and equipment. Eight of Busch has lived at the evacuation go back, but I’m ready to go home,” have caused at least $1 billion in the explosive blazes. Forecasters said the state’s nine water-dumping heli- center at Qualcomm Stadium since Du said. damage in San Diego County alone, the wind will begin to weaken late copters were in Southern California Monday, sleeping in her SUV with Evacuation orders continued officials said Wednesday, while fire- Wednesday afternoon, followed by by Sunday, when the first fires began, her 11- and 8-year-old sons. Wednesday. Residents of the San fighters hoped easing wind would cooling sea breezes. along with 13 air tankers, said Ruben “I feel safe there,” Busch said. “It’s Diego County communities of Fall- give them an advantage in stopping The shift could allow for a greater Grijalva, director of the California all I have. I don’t have any way to brook and Julian, an area devastated the flames. aerial assault and help firefighters Department of Forestry and Fire Pro- know what happened to my house.” by a 2003 wildfire, were ordered out The fires, now in their fourth day, beat back the most destructive blazes, tection. Others were eager to return to of their homes. have destroyed 1,500 homes and said Homeland Security Secretary Grijalva said the fires, spread by houses they were confident had sur- Officials also were evacuating caused at least a half-million people Michael Chertoff. winds that at times topped 100 mph, vived. De Luz, an unincorporated commu- to flee, the largest evacuation in state “If the weather cooperates, maybe would have overwhelmed most efforts “I called my home and my answer- nity north of Camp Pendleton that was history. At least 1,200 of the damaged we can turn the tide,” Chertoff. said. to fight them. ing machine still works, so that’s how being threatened by a wildfire burning homes were in San Diego County. Crews were anticipating an injec- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger I know we’re OK,” said Rancho Ber- “Clearly, this is going to be a $1 tion of additional firefighters and dismissed the criticism when ques- nardo resident Fuli Du, who packed See WILDFIRE, page 6 billion or more disaster,” Ron Lane, equipment from other states, mostly tioned by an ABC News reporter, and San Diego County’s director of emer- throughout the West. Frustration over praised the rapid deployment of fire gency services, told reporters during a the firefighting effort began to emerge crews and equipment across a region news conference. Tuesday when a fire official said from north of Los Angeles to the NASA refuses to disclose The announcement of San Diego’s not enough had been done to protect Mexican border. staggering losses came as President homes. “Anyone that is complaining about Bush signed a major disaster dec- Orange County Fire Chief Chip the planes just wants to complain survey of pilots on air safety laration for California in the wake Prather told reporters that firefighters’ because there’s a bunch of nonsense,” MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. (AP) from its computers. Congress of wildfires that have burned about lives were threatened because too few Schwarzenegger said. “The fact is — An unprecedented national sur- on Monday announced a formal 410,000 acres, or 640 square miles. crews were on the ground. He said that we could have all the planes in vey of pilots by the U.S. govern- investigation of the pilot survey The declaration puts in motion a quick deployment of aircraft could the world here — we have 90 aircraft ment has found that safety prob- and instructed NASA to halt any long-term federal recovery programs have corralled a massive blaze near here and six that we got especially lems like near collisions and run- destruction of records. Griffin said to help state and local governments, Irvine. from the federal government — and way interference occur far more he already was ordering that all families, individuals and certain non- “It is an absolute fact: Had we had they can’t fly because of the wind frequently than previously recog- survey data be preserved. profit organizations recover. more air resources, we would have situation.” nized. But the government is with- AP learned about the NASA “Americans all across this land been able to control this fire,” Prather Thousands of people packed emer- holding the information, fearful it results from one person familiar care deeply about them,” the presi- said. gency shelters, where many had an would upset air travelers and hurt with the survey who spoke on dent said after a Cabinet meeting Twenty-one firefighters and at agonizing wait to find out whether airline profits. condition of anonymity because NASA gathered the informa- this person was not authorized to tion under an $8.5 million federal discuss them. safety project, through telephone A senior NASA official, asso- Bush asks for $46 billion for Iraq, Afghanistan interviews with roughly 24,000 ciate administrator Thomas S. commercial and general aviation Luedtke, said earlier that reveal- pilots over nearly four years. Since ing the findings could damage wars, House considers interim funding support shutting down the project more the public’s confidence in air- WASHINGTON (AP) — Presi- and $200 million for other agencies. Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. than one year ago, the space agen- lines and affect airline profits. dent Bush asked Congress for $46 With stepped-up military opera- commander in Iraq, is for day-to- cy has refused to divulge its survey Luedtke acknowledged that the billion more to bankroll wars in Iraq tions, the war is costing about $10 day military operations. Congress data publicly. survey results “present a compre- and Afghanistan and said he wants billion a month. already approved more than $5 After the Associated Press hensive picture of certain aspects the money approved by Christmas. The White House originally billion for new vehicles whose V- disclosed details Monday about of the U.S. commercial aviation The fighting in Iraq, in its fifth year, sought $141.7 billion for the Pen- shaped undercarriages provide much the survey and efforts to keep its industry.” already has cost more than $455 tagon to prosecute the Iraq and better protection against mines and results secret, NASA’s chief said AP sought to obtain the sur- billion. Afghanistan missions, then asked roadside bombs. It’s likely that Con- he will reconsider how much of vey data over 14 months under Democrats who gained control of for $5.3 billion more in July. Bush’s gress will quickly grant $11 billion the survey findings can be made the U.S. Freedom of Information Congress with an antiwar message latest request includes another $42.3 more to deliver more than 7,200 of public. Act. said Bush should not expect law- billion for the Pentagon. the vehicles. “NASA should focus on how “Release of the requested data, makers to rubber-stamp the request. For the State Department, Bush The delays in submitting the we can provide information to the which are sensitive and safety- “The colossal cost of this war more than doubled his initial $3.3 remaining war funding request were public, not on how we can withhold related, could materially affect the grows every day — in lives lost, dol- billion request, adding $3.6 bil- in part due to unease among con- it,” NASA Administrator Michael public confidence in, and the com- lars spent — and to our reputation lion for a total of $6.9 billion. The gressional Republicans about receiv- Griffin said in a statement. He said mercial welfare of, the air carriers around the world,” House Speaker updated request includes money ing it during the veto override battle the agency’s research and data and general aviation companies Nancy Pelosi said. “The American for peacekeeping efforts in Darfur, involving a popular bill reautho- “should be widely available and whose pilots participated in the people long ago rejected the presi- battling drug trafficking in Latin rizing the State Children’s Health subject to review and scrutiny.” survey,” Luedtke wrote in a final dent’s planned 10-year occupation America, fighting famine in Africa, Insurance Program. Last week, NASA ordered denial letter to the AP. NASA also of Iraq and want the administration assisting Iraqi refugees, and the Pal- “President Bush wants us to rub- the contractor that conducted the to provide a concrete plan to bring estinians. ber-stamp another $200 billion in survey to purge all related data See AIR SAFETY, page 7 our troops home. Top House lawmakers have war funds — all borrowed money, “The choice is between a Demo- said they do not plan to act on none of it paid for — for next cratic plan for responsible redeploy- Bush’s request until next year, but year alone,” Senate Majority Leader ment of our troops and the presi- they anticipate providing interim Harry Reid said. U.S.-backed European missile dent’s plan to spend another trillion funds when completing a separate “But when we sent a bipartisan dollars for a 10-year war in Iraq. We defense funding bill this fall. Bush CHIP bill to his desk to provide defense program in jeopardy must end this war,” Pelosi said. said failing to approve the money health insurance for the children PRAGUE, Czech Republic Gates, asked about possible Announcing his latest request, would directly affect the effective- of working families, the president (AP) — The Bush administration ramifications for the Pentagon’s Bush alluded to the nation’s disen- ness of U.S. troops in Afghanistan called it too expensive. Let’s remem- is aiming to strike deals by the missile defense expansion plan, chantment with the war, which has and Iraq. ber, every dime of the money for end of the year to establish missile said the United States has enjoyed claimed the lives of more than 3,830 “I know some in Congress are CHIP was paid for.” defense bases in the Czech Repub- good cooperation from Poland members of the U.S. military and against the war and are seeking White House deputy press secre- lic and Poland, yet that ambitious regardless of the makeup of its more than 73,000 Iraqi civilians. ways to demonstrate that opposi- tary Tony Fratto said the president timetable may be in jeopardy. government. “Our men and women on the tion,” Bush said. “I recognize their did not think it was too costly, but Defense Secretary Robert “I expect that cooperation to front lines should not be caught in position and they should make their that he wanted to restore the pro- Gates suggested Monday he still continue,” Gates said in Kiev, the middle of partisan disagreements views heard. But they ought to make gram to its original intent. Over believes Warsaw will cooperate Ukraine, while making no firm in Washington,” the president said. sure our troops have what it takes to the years, several states have gotten after Poland’s opposition party prediction. “Obviously we’ll have Monday’s proposal brings to succeed.” permission from the federal gov- ousted ruling conservatives in par- discussions with the new gov- $196.4 billion the total requested for “Congress should not go home ernment to expand the program to liamentary elections on Sunday. ernment of Poland in terms of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and for the holidays while our troops adults and children from middle- The opposition doesn’t oppose their specific plans. We clearly elsewhere for the budget year that are still waiting for the funds they income families. “He didn’t say that hosting a U.S. missile base, but are hopeful that the kind of coop- started Oct. 1. It includes $189.3 need,” Bush said. it’s too expensive, although it is too has criticized the outgoing govern- billion for the Defense Department, Bush said most of the funding expensive to spend money on the ment for not negotiating harder. See MISSILE, page 8 $6.9 billion for the State Department request, crafted in consultation with wrong policy,” Fratto said. Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, October 25, 2007 • 3 Strings of Dedication [email protected] rystal Brooke Alforque is a 22-year old CSUN C student working on a music degree, focusing on violin performance. Born in Jackson, Miss., Alforque was able to afford attending Cal State Northridge through a music scholarship and is a member of the CSUN Sym- phonic Orchestra. Alforque has private violin lessons every week with professor Michael Ferril, and also juggles a job, a boy- friend and many performances. Alforque enjoys listening to Afro- Cuban and Mariachi music, but enjoys playing chamber music. One day she hopes to be a studio musician playing the violin in scores written for TV and movies. Photos by Katie Briggs

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1. Alforque practices for her private lessons with professor Michael Ferril on Wednesday Oct. 3. Alforque's father is a jazz musician and was encouraged by her family to pursue a career in music.

2. Alforque and professor Ferril go through the scales together at the start of a lesson in Cypress Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Alforque meets with professor Ferril once a week for an hour to practice pieces she has chosen to master this semester.

3. Alforque and the CSUN Orchestra warm up at a dress rehearsal a few hours before the recital at Northridge Methodist Church.

To hear the audio for this photo story, visit: http://daveblumenkrantz.com/csun/j450_studentwork.html

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[email protected] a.S. hosts press conference for senatorial candidates MeGaN MCFaDDeN Lizbeth Mateo a senior Chi- trifone said she wants to StAff rEPOrtEr cana/o Studies major involved bring more attention to transfer with Dreams to be Heard and students and “nontraditional stu- all 2007 Associated Stu- MEChA, “I want to be a part of dents” and the current system dents Senate candidates the decision making.” is lacking in resources for night pledged to serve students Mateo is running for Upper students. frights and to increase student Division Senator on the MOrE Nancy trieu, a junior math awareness at the A.S. elections for Students slate said she wants major, a first time candidate press conference Wednesday to bring more awareness to stu- joins A.S. incumbents on the evening. dent issues, get students more Students rights slate also wants twelve of the 15 candidates involved by advertising events to increase resources for her con- were present to introduce them- and A.S. meetings to let consti- stitutes by offering more tutors selves at the conference. there tutes know A.S. exists. Mateo is in the math department. trieu is are two slates running, Students running against senior sociology running for Academic College rights with five students and major, Jaycynda trifone. Senator of Math and Science II, Movement to Organize for “I know how to work with she is the only person running rights in Education (MOrE) everybody to help solve prob- for that seat and was recruited for Students with seven students lems and sooth frustrations,” by current A.S. Senator and can- and two independent students. trifone said of the benefits she “to make change sometimes offers with her experience work- you have to do it yourself,” said ing with Justice Court. See A.S., page 5

deNNis mahaN/ assistant photo editor LECTURING puter science disagrees with mation to aid them in this Van Nuys residents Lorenzo and Olivia Vasquez donate clothing for victims of Continued from page 1 Herr. In her Computer Sci- course,” says Parker. the san diego wildfires. The food and clothing drive was organized by piolin por ence 100 courses aptly titled Parker said she uses a tre- La manana of 101.9 Fm at Balboa and parthenia. PowerPoint can discour- “Computers: their Impact mendous amount of technol- age interaction between and Use,” students have not ogy in her classroom, ranging guard stations got activated members of his unit aren’t teacher and student and pro- become passive learners due from WebCt, textbook Web FOOD to help out with the fire,” certified firefighters, they’d fessors frequently overload to newer technology, she sites, movies, and online clips. Continued from page 1 Scamio said. “right now, help firefighters with the students with too many slides said. She also puts them in groups appeared motivated and we have to report to our evacuation and traffic con- and move through material “My students have to work together and hold willing to help the effort base, get dressed and wait trol in the San Diego area. too quickly, Herr said. become very resourceful discussions. there is constant by donating food or volun- for the unit to get there, and “I gotta go right now,” Professor Lucy Parker, when it comes to using new interaction between her and teering. then we will be deployed.” he said. “Who knows how from the department of com- technology to find infor- the students, she adds. “One of our national Scamio said because long we’re gonna be there” Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, October 25, 2007 • 5

[email protected] Senator Byron Baba said he is a students.” A.S. humble servant to the students Zamora said he understands Continued from page 4 and wants to eliminate prob- the struggle for many students didate Nicole Umali. lems in the University Corpo- and wants to represent every- Also running on the MORE ration. Those problems include one not just one. for Students slate is Ricardo buying backing the bookstore Jacqueline Guzman, fellow Valdez a mechanical engineer- from it currently being rented MEChA member and MORE ing graduate student who wants out to eFollet. for Students slate candidate, to bring more advertisement of Baba said there are differ- is running against Zamora, opportunities, student programs ent kind of Senators those that but not present at the confer- and events to the “other side of represent the mindset of their ence. Alma de Jesus running campus behind the library” constitutes versus those that feel with the MORE for Students “The university is treated they were voted into the posi- slate for College Senator of as two different schools,” Val- tion and their point of view is Humanities was not present at dez said and that most students important. the conference either, but pro- on the south side of the Oviatt “The best way to help your- vided a written statement. Library don’t even know where self is to help others,” said Baba “I believe we need more the engineering or art buildings a senior business law major run- diversity in the A.S. Senate so are. ning for re-election of College that we can advocate for issues Umali running for College Senator of Business and Eco- affecting all students,” de Jesus Senator of Social Behavioral nomics. said on why she wants to be a Science II is no longer running Current A.S. Senator Samer Senator. against anyone, but said it was Habib also hoping to be re- “In the past, I was a fol- good to have veteran A.S. mem- elected to College Senator of lower, but now that has been bers because of the current lack Engineering II on the Student cleared from my mind,” said of experience of newer senators. Rights slate agreed with Baba Carlos Gustavo Flores, a senior “Lack of experience will on the difference of type of mechanical engineering major phase, but to get over that we Senators. running on the MORE for Stu- need communication between “You don’t have to make dents slate. Flores is running veterans and new Senators,” it personal,” Habib said, “Vot- against Habib for the College Umali said. ing for constitutes. No personal Senator of Engineering and Umali also said an issue with opinion.” Computer Science. the current Senate are “new Sen- MEChA Chair, Marcos Also running on the Stu- ators are seemingly uneducated” Zamora, is seeking election as dents Rights slate is current and they can overcome lack of At-Large Senator on the MORE A.S. Senator Joy Delouth for education with veteran senators for Students slate also men- Senator At-Large. Current educating new Senators on how tioned the importance of Senate Senator Javier Roman is also Senate meetings work and how decision-making. running, but independently for Tiffany Kelly/ staff photographer to talk with university adminis- “ You have to be aware and College Senator of Arts, Media “I am only a humble servant to the students.” said Sen. Byron Baba at the press tration. critical,” said Zamora a senior and Communications against conference for A.S. elections in the Thousand Oaks room on Oct. 24. He will run for Also running on the Student education major, “They are MORE for Students candidate the same position he is currently in, for the College of Business and Economics. Rights slate and current A.S. making decisions for 34,700 Cindy Von Quadnow.

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[email protected] wildfire Many returned Tuesday age in San Diego County, Woman fined for smashing office in service dispute Continued from page 2 to two evacuated neighbor- where five blazes continued hoods in San Diego — Del to burn. The largest fire had BRISTOW, Va. (AP) — She Internet and cable service. Shaw returned the next Mon- on the Marine base. The fire Mar Heights, near the ocean consumed 196,420 acres was fined and got a suspended The Shaws say no one came day with a hammer. also closed Interstate 5 and and Scripps Ranch, as well — about 300 square miles jail sentence, but Mona Shaw all day, and the technician who Police arrested Shaw the Metrolink commuter rail, as an evacuated portion of — from Witch Creek to Ran- says she has no regrets about showed up two days later left for disorderly conduct. She snagging the morning com- the city of Poway. Evacua- cho Santa Fe, destroying using a hammer to vent her frus- without finishing the setup. Two received a suspended sen- mute. tion orders in Del Mar High- 650 homes, businesses and tration at a cable company. days after that, Comcast cut off tence, was fined $345 and is But residents of some lands and Carmel Valley also other buildings. Other hard- Shaw, 75, and her husband, all their service. barred from going near the San Diego County neighbor- have been lifted, said San hit areas included San Ber- Don, say they had an appoint- At the Comcast office in Comcast offices for a year. hoods were gradually being Diego County spokeswoman nardino County, where hun- ment in August for a technician Manassas, they waited for a The Shaws did eventu- allowed to return, San Diego Leslie Kirk. dreds of homes burned in the to come to their Bristow home manager for two hours before ally get phone and television Mayor Jerry Sanders said at So far, the fires have mountain resort communities to install the company’s heav- being told the manager had service -- with Verizon and a news conference. inflicted the worst dam- near Lake Arrowhead. ily advertised Triple Play phone, left for the day, the Shaws say. DirecTV.

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[email protected] ment monitoring systems show, Although to most people NASA they don’t tell us.” from airlines about how the data AIR SAFETY according to a person familiar with is associated with spaceflight, the Discussing NASA’s decision not might harm them. Continued from page 2 the results who was not authorized agency has a long and storied his- to release the survey data, Miller “I cannot imagine any good pub- cited pilot confidentiality as a rea- to discuss them publicly. tory of aviation safety research. Its said: “There is a faint odor about lic purpose being served by destroy- son, although no airlines were iden- The survey also revealed high- experts study atmospheric science it all.” ing records,” Gordon said in a state- tified in the survey, nor were the er-than-expected numbers of pilots and airplane materials and design, Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tenn., wrote ment. “The committee will get to the identities of pilots, all of whom were who experienced “in-close approach among other areas. to NASA on Monday announcing an bottom of all of this.” promised anonymity. changes” — potentially dangerous, “If the airlines aren’t safe I investigation by the House Science The survey’s purpose was to Griffin said NASA will recon- last-minute instructions to alter land- want to know about it,” said Rep. and Technology committee which develop a new way of tracking safe- sider its denial for the data. ing plans. Brad Miller, D-N.C., chairman of he chairs, and directing the agen- ty trends and problems the airline Among other results, the pilots Officials at the NASA Ames the House Science and Technology cy not to destroy documents. The industry could address. The project reported at least twice as many bird Research Center in California have investigations and oversight sub- letter instructed NASA to provide was shelved when NASA cut its strikes, near mid-air collisions and said they want to publish their own committee. “I would rather not feel Congress results and background on budget as emphasis shifted to send runway incursions as other govern- report on the project by year’s end. a false sense of security because the survey and any communications astronauts to the moon and Mars.

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[email protected] Suspected Canadian pedophile arrested during raid in Thailand BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — original photos. Speaking to reporters outside his detention of a child under 15 without hearing, Neil was incarcerated at the A three-year global manhunt for After German police computer home in Maple Ridge, British Colum- parental consent, punishable by up to Bangkok Remand Prison. a Canadian schoolteacher suspect- experts were able to reverse the bia, Neil’s younger brother, Matthew, three years in prison; taking a child Neil arrived in court wearing a ed of sexually abusing Asian boys process, making the face recogniz- said the suspect’s family is “relieved under 15 from his parents without con- red-striped T-shirt, baseball cap and ended last Friday when police raided able, some photos of the man were and we want to see this move forward sent, punishable by five to 20 years; sunglasses. Looking haggard, he said a house in northeastern Thailand publicly circulated, and hundreds of to the next phase of the event.” and sexual abuse of a child under 15, “no comment” when reporters asked — off the usual tourist trail — and people responded with tips on his “I would like to see him come punishable by up to 10 years. him if he had anything to say to his arrested Christopher Paul Neil. identity, leading to Neil’s arrest. back to Canada, but I understand A judge in the Bangkok Criminal family. Police tracked Neil to the house “Let all international criminals that it’s an international incident and Court signed a police order Saturday “He was stressed out and could not in Nakhon Ratchasima province that and fugitives be put on notice that I understand the need for multina- to extend his detention to 12 days, and sleep very well,” said police Maj. Gen. he shared with a Thai transvestite Interpol, its police partners in 186 tional involvement,” he said. could move later to keep him behind Wimol Powintara, chief of division’s friend whose phone calls were traced member countries, the public and Neil was charged Friday with bars up to 84 days. After the brief crimes against women and children. by authorities. the Internet present new and power- Neil, who surrendered peace- ful possibilities for hunting them Europe or the United States. urged Washington to freeze negotia- fully, was found though high-tech down wherever they might try to mISSILE Continued from page 2 Gates planned Tuesday to hold tions with Warsaw and Prague. police work that relied on digitally hide,” Interpol Secretary General talks in Prague with top government Many in Congress also oppose unscrambled photos and tips from Ronald K. Noble said in a statement eration we’ve enjoyed recently officials as well as members of parlia- adding the two European sites. the public after an unprecedented issued in France, where the interna- — both in Iraq and Afghanistan ment representing a range of views on While in Prague, Gates also was worldwide appeal via the Internet. tional police agency is based. on the one hand, and in moving missile defense, which is not popular expected to discuss with Czech offi- “I think he knew we were com- After his arrest, Neil was driven toward negotiating an agreement with the general Czech public. cials the future of their country’s con- ing,” said police Col. Paisal Luesom- to Bangkok, where — in handcuffs on missile defense — will continue The Bush administration’s nego- tributions to the wars in Iraq and boon, who was on the five-member and with a blue shirt draped over his as before.” tiations with the Czech Republic and Afghanistan. The Czech Republic has police team that made the arrest. head — officers led him into nation- The Pentagon wants to install 10 Poland are being run mainly by the troops in both countries. “He knew that there was an arrest al police headquarters. He made no interceptor rockets in Poland which State Department. Pentagon officials It was Gates’ first trip to the warrant issued and that his face was comments to waiting reporters. when linked to a proposed tracking have said the goal is to reach a deal Czech Republic and the first by a posted everywhere.” He remained silent and unsmiling radar in the Czech Republic and to by the end of the year and to gain par- U.S. defense secretary since Donald He said Neil, 32, acknowledged when he was presented to journalists at other elements of the existing U.S. liamentary approval in both European Rumsfeld in 2002. being the man they were seeking, a news conference, where the shirt was missile defense system based in the countries by next spring, allowing During his stop in Kiev on Mon- but didn’t comment on whether he removed from his head but his eyes United States could defend all of construction to begin. day, Gates set the stage for potentially was the person depicted in about remained hidden behind sunglasses. Europe against a long-range missile The aim is to have both missile tough talks later this week at a NATO 200 Internet photos having sex with “He wants to exercise his rights not fired from the Middle East. defense sites ready for limited opera- meeting in the Netherlands by pub- a dozen different boys between the to speak until he gets legal advice,” Critics say no such system is need- tion by 2011 and fully operational by licly criticizing European members ages of 6 and 12. said Maj. Gen. Wongkot Maneerin, ed in the foreseeable future because no 2013. Russia strongly opposes the of the U.S.-led alliance for failing Only 10 days earlier, Interpol deputy national police chief. country in the Middle East, including U.S. system, including the planned to provide the extra troops that their had issued the appeal to identify Lt. Col. Manat Thongsimuang Iran, now possesses a ballistic missile expansion into Europe. Earlier this governments promised last year for the man whose face had been digi- said Neil “denied all the charges” with sufficient range to threaten all of month, President Vladimir Putin security duties in Afghanistan. tally obscured by swirling part of the when questioned by police Friday. OPENS FRIDAY

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[email protected] & entertainment Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Chase this Light’ not worth the chase Talynn Soghomonians album was the single “Pain,” ent now. Is that so wrong,” Staff Reporter which was mostly played sings Adkin. Although the lis- on alternative radio stations. tener might be drawn in by the n March of 2003, MTV Luckily, because of the band’s romantic lyrics, the beat is too premiered Jimmy Eat strong fanbase, their album melancholy. This is a shame World’s third single, sales have never been com- because most of these songs I“The Middle,” and viewers plete disasters. do have some potential. watched the best party video To revive the successful The sixth track, “Gotta Be ever. The band, which con- formula that put them on the Somebody’s Blues,” is unlike sists of vocalist Jim Adkins, charts with “Bleed Ameri- the typical Jimmy Eat World guitarist Tom Linton, bass- can,” the band built a home song. It is eerie and the lyrics ist Rick Burch and drummer studio in Arizona and went to are somewhat abstract, leav- Zach Lind, rocked out in a work. Sadly, the qualities that ing the listener confused. “Let house filled with alcohol and once made Jimmy Eat World the water come in. She’s the half naked guys and girls in a hit at the party are for the only one I love. Let the fat their underwear. Unfortunate- most part nonexistent in their man drop. She’s the sweetest ly, Jimmy Eat World’s latest most recent album. Instead, honey pot. Will they see the album, “Chase This Light,” most of the tracks are dull. sky again?” This is not the proves that the party is defi- Although the third track, sound that once made Jimmy nitely over for these boys. “Always Be,” does have Eat World a strong force in While “Jimmy Eat World” beautiful lyrics, the slowness the rock/pop genre. has had a 13-year career, their of the song is a bit boring. However, the first single, most popular album, “Bleed “I’m alone in this. I’m as I’ve “Big Casino,” is decent in American,” (which was later always been. Right behind comparison to the rest of the renamed “Jimmy Eat World” what’s happening. She’s album. The song is about con- after the Sept. 11 World Trade lost in this. She’s like she’ll fidence and hope for success Center attacks), provided music always be. A little far for me and recognition. Adkins sings, perfect for the high school and to reach,” Adkins sings. While “I’m the one who gets away. college crowd. Their songs these are sappy lyrics that I’m a New Jersey success appealed to an audience that make for a good track, the story and they’ll say. ‘Lord, appreciated music and parties song lacks the band’s trade- give me a chance to shake equally. “The Middle” became mark heartfelt emotion. It is that hand!’ Although the song the party anthem for most difficult for the listener to not does not compare to “The house parties. skip to the next track out of Middle,” it is a more upbeat Another single, “Sweet- sheer boredom. track that reminds the listener ness” off the same 2001 Like “Always Be,” the that this is indeed a Jimmy album, seeped into the main- fourth track, “Carry You,” Eat World album. stream with a catchy chorus. lacks passion as well. The “Chase This Light,” is Yet, the band has had some song, which is about a lost defiantly not worth chasing. trouble duplicating the success love, is dreary. “I could never Instead, Jimmy Eat World’s of “Bleed American.” In 2004, be the one that you want, don’t fans should save their money the band released the album, ask. Here’s to living in the and dust off their “Bleed Amer- “Futures,” and received medi- moment, cause it passed. I’m ican” album, strip down to their ocre reviews. The only track still carrying a little hope that undergarments and relive their Jim Adkins, Tom Linton, Rick Burch and Zach Lind of Jimmy Eat World release worth mentioning off that maybe things could be differ- memorable party days. their new album “Chase This Light” on Oct. 16.

Not so freakin’ sweet, Family Sweet Basil: A delectable delight for Thai lovers Alyssa Lofgren of ginger), the soup sings with taste and limp chicken, the noodles were Guy celebrates 100th espisode Staff Reporter sensations. cooked perfectly, slightly firm and Katrina Mossberger and put on trial for Lois’s death. Instead of being overpowered by coated with a delicious peanut sauce. Features Editor The episode retains all the clas- weet Basil is a spacious Thai the various spices, every flavor is per- Everything tasted natural, and the sic joke standards, ones that push restaurant in Granada Hills, fectly balanced with one another. The slightly salty taste of fish sauce ith the 100th episode in the envelope (stumpy handed abor- tucked in the corner of a small Tom Kha soup runs $6.95 for a large complemented the sweetness of the their sights, Seth McFar- tionist), disgusting (Meg, hot dogs Sshopping center at Balboa Blvd. and size, which comes out sizzling in a peanuts. lane and the other writ- and the Knicks) and of course, the Chatsworth St. At first glance, the hot pot, with napalm fire crackling The yellow curry was excellent Wers behind Family Guy must have extremely random (Rupert’s head restaurant is modern and sleek with underneath to keep it warm. A large – sweet, with the perfect amount of wanted to do something “freakin’ on a muscley man’s body accom- dark green walls and minimalist Tom Kha will easily feed two people spice. Curry is made from a coconut sweet” to celebrate its centennial. panying Stewie to the fair). décor. Paper lanterns float over each and is available with chicken, tofu, milk base, so the honey-like finish Problem is, this episode, as with the On the bright side, it does table and the restaurant is simple and vegetables or shrimp. of the sauce really stood out when recent episodes, just isn’t as funny include some of the random clean. Their lunch special, which is paired with aromatic curry paste. as Family Guy used to be. appearances of my favorite sec- available Monday through Sunday Yellow curry is usually served with The episode title, “Stewie ondary characters, especially from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is a steal, Instead of being chunks of white potato, carrot and Kills Lois,” doesn’t leave any Bruce the Performance Artist and starting at $4.95 for chicken, pork, chicken. This combination of soft of the plot to the imagination; it Herbert. And all-time Family Guy beef or tofu entrees and $6.45 for overpowered root vegetables makes for a hearty only leaves the question of con- favorite gag, the Kool-Aid man shrimp or squid. entrée. sistency in later episodes. The bursting through the courtroom You can choose your entrée out of by the various Each lunch plate comes with a episode opens with the family at wall after every character has said, 20 choices, ranging from spicy green spices, delectable, piping hot fried wonton a dinner for Lois’s birthday where “oh no!” makes an appearance. bean to a whole rainbow of curries. and a sizeable side salad with creamy the kids give her tooth polish and I had the same issues with the While Thai food has very distinct every flavor dressing. For all of that food, the bill Peter gives her a Lionel Richie Family Guy Stars Wars episode. flavors, at many Thai restaurants the is perfectly was just under $18, which is a bar- CD. Brian breaks the gift spend- It was funny, but not nearly as flavors are muddled due to hasty gain for the large meal for two and ing cap, giving Lois two cruise gut-bustingly funny as the series preparation and a busy kitchen staff. balanced with friendly service. tickets, which then leads to the used to be. In the variety of items sampled at Sweet Basil is open Monday first cutaway gag of the show Maybe it’s a little unfair to com- Sweet Basil, the flavors practically one another. through Saturday from 11 a.m. to – those random, unrelated jokes pare the newer episodes to the first jumped from the dish. As a starter try 9:30 p.m., and Sundays from 12 that Family Guy is known for. couple seasons. “Stewie Kills Lois” the Tom Kha, which is a soup made p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is located at Peter and Lois board the cruise is good, but not nearly as good as out of rich coconut milk. The sweet The lunch specials come with 10676 Balboa Blvd, at the corner boat. Stewie, being mad and left “Mr. Saturday Night” from season milk of the coconut contrasts well salad, soup, a fried wonton, and of Balboa and Chatsworth St. in behind, plans to kill Lois (like he three or “Death is a Bitch” from with the tang of kaffir lime leaves, steamed or brown rice. The chick- Granada Hills. There is free deliv- always does) after being egged season two. I think part of the prob- which give a subtle bite to the soup. en pad Thai that was ordered with ery with a minimum $10 order, on by Brian. Peter and Lois’s trip lem is that the gag Family Guy is Infused with lemongrass, cilantro, the lunch special was phenomenal. and Sweet Basil also offers dinner falls apart after an inappropriate known for, the cutaway gags, aren’t and galangal (the pink-fleshed sister Instead of typical soggy noodles specials starting at $7.95. dinner story at the captain’s table nearly as funny eight years later. and Stewie motorboats out to the The episode premiers Nov. 4, cruise, climbs up the side and and it’s certainly worth your time ADVERTISE IN THE SUNDIAL shoots Lois over the side of the to watch it, but don’t expect to be boat. The rest of the episode fol- rolling on the floor laughing like lows the family as Peter is blamed you did when the show was new. 818.677.2998 Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, October 25, 2007 • 11

arts & [email protected] Plastic women have never been so fake in comedy film Tiffany Kelly to Dinner” for the modern Staff Reporter century. Rather than deal- ing with the issue of race, en, especially in however, this film deals Los Angeles, are with the issue of a sex doll often accused versus a human. Mof going after ‘plastic’ Lars seems to know the women. Though the word complete history of Bianca: plastic is used metaphori- her childhood, her origins, cally to describe dull, flirty, her education, etc. He also materialistic party girls, it notes that she does not is explored in the literal speak very much English. sense in “Lars and the Real Gus is un-accepting and Girl.” embarrassed for his broth- Lars Lindstrom (Ryan er. He is angry that Karin Gosling) is a quiet, social- is accepting and believing ly inept young man whose of his new “friend.” They only social activities choose to solve the prob- include attending church lem by tricking Lars into and his daily office job. He thinking that they are tak- lives in a guesthouse on the ing Bianca for a checkup backside of his brother’s when really, they are taking (Paul Schneider) home (just him to see a therapist, Dag- picture the opposite of Gos- mar (Patricia Clarkson). ling’s romantic, lady savvy She allows Lars to believe character in “The Note- in the fantasy that he has a book”). He even ignores girlfriend. flirtations from his girl- The rest of the small next-door work colleague, town, though confused at Margo (Kelli Garner). first, soon accepts Bian- Never wanting to even ca with open arms. Gus, visit his brother Gus and however, is the only one his brother’s wife Karin hesitant to dive into the Paul Schneider, Emily Mortimer, Ryan Gosling and a sex doll star in “Lars and the Real Girl,” a dark comedy (Emily Mortimer) for regu- reality world with the rest about a socially inept man trying to fit in with social standards. lar meals or visits, Lars is of the town. He is the cyni- the epitome of a loner char- cal voice of realism in this Though most singles try to ignored while he lives in Dan Dunne, a teacher for vive in a fast-paced world. acter. One day, however, film. Schneider stands out disguise this fear through this fantasy relationship. underprivileged students, Directed by Craig Gillespie, Lars announces that he has as a image-conscious hap- many glasses (or bottles) Lars is suddenly able to in “Half-Nelson.” whose only past directing a guest staying with him. pily married man trying to of alcohol, it is apparent in attend social events with a “Lars and the Real Girl” credits include “Mr. Wood- Shocked, Gus and Karin forget emotional baggage almost every city. Lars gets date. It eases him into the real takes a serious topic and cock,” flourishes along writ- prepare dinner for the four from this past. around this fear by order- world through use of a plas- makes it into a digestible, er Nancy Oliver (“Six Feet of them, before even catch- The fact that this film ing a sex doll (though it is tic companion (Church, par- light comedy. You can’t Under”) to create an origi- ing a glimpse of Lars’s covers so many themes hinted that he never uses ties, you name it---she’ll be help but laugh when Lars nal, smart comedy. Human guest, Bianca. Maybe that about human character and it for that purpose) that he there, on time). With the life describes her as a “mis- affection is often taken for was a bad decision. emotion in 106 minutes long can control the relationship story of Bianca easily recited sionary” and escorts her to granted. The relationships When Lars brings Bianca is what makes “Lars and with. He can stage their to everyone, Lars gains easy church in a wheelchair. How- one has with their family over, they are face-to-face the Real Girl” so refresh- fights, plans their dates, eat access in the community. ever, the comical bits in the and friends affects them on a with a life-size doll, com- ingly original and unique. her food, and, well, he does Gosling grows outside his film allow us to see the real day-to-day basis. If one can- plete with fishnet stockings The film rotates around the not even have to worry past roles of complex char- meaning of the plot — a not somehow obtain those and a leather skirt. It is fear many have: going out about calling her. His fear acters, including his 2006 shy, awkward, emotionally relationships, then why not a “Guess Who’s Coming and meeting new people. for human intimacy can be Oscar-nominated role as damaged man trying to sur- ease into it with plastic? Rilo Kiley puts away their political shoes for a new image Lead singer Jenny Lewis and fellow band members perform at the Santa Monica Civic Center

Tiffany Kelly those with political lyr- band is best known for, the songs on each Rilo Kiley From the three-year gap area that is very musically Staff Reporter ics. Their opening song for hit “Portions for Foxes,” album that showcase his between albums, the change inclined, it was surprising the Oct. 15 show at the which has been used in personal songs. He did a of sound is apparent. Upon that there were tickets still he appears from the Santa Monica Civic Center many movies, as well as great job at the show with first inspection, “Under available hours before the curtains wearing only opened with “It’s a Hit.” TV shows (such as Grey’s “Ripchord,” a song which the Blacklight” heads into show started. black hot shorts, a “Any chimp can play Anatomy). only requires his vocals and some mainstream sounds, Sennett, who also is a Stight black bodice, and human for a day. Use his Rilo Kiley’s first album, a ukulele. with electric beats replac- member of the band “The golden flats. Her fiery red opposable thumbs to iron “Take offs and Landings,” After the band’s break- ing the band’s old alterna- Elected,” seemed to enjoy hair flows down her chest, his uniform, and run for tive folk rock. The songs the spotlight in Santa Mon- taking up a third of her office on election day, have simpler lyrics than ica. During the end of the petite, 5-foot-1-inch frame. fancy himself a real deci- songs like “It’s a Hit.” show, he got up on a podium She steps up to the micro- sion maker and deploy Instead of focusing on poli- with his guitar, risking seri- phone wearing a genuine, more troops than salt in a Changing the sound of a band tics, this album seems to be ous injury in favor of show- girl-next-door smile, which shaker.” a reflection of Lewis’s Las ing off his musical talents. is refreshing compared to These controversial that is liked for what they do is Vegas upbringing. The first Though Lewis and her her audience of Santa Mon- lyrics obviously relate to single off the album, “The band members acted the ica hipsters. She brings two George W. Bush and his a risky move for any artist. Moneymaker,” has repeated same, there was definitely drinks on stage: a bottle of decisions during these past lyrics about a song of pros- an aire of change about Newcastle and a bottle of years. A former child actor, titution. them. Lewis’s outfit perhaps water. Lewis proves her knowl- The band’s first three showed her audience that she Who is she? She is Jenny edge and opinion about is a great collection of mel- through with hits off “More albums, complex and is looking for a more pro- Lewis, the Las Vegas-born world issues through some low, as well as rock songs Adventurous,” Jenny Lewis unique with each new song, vocative, sleek, and upbeat lead singer of alternative- of her songs. that revolve around compli- decided to go solo in 2006 have developed a wide fan sound. This is definitely a rock band Rilo Kiley. The “It’s a Hit” is from the cated lyrics, mainly involv- with her album “Rabbit Fur base over the years. Chang- band that will continue to other members include album “More Adventur- ing heartbreak. Their next Coat.” She went on tour ing the sound of a band that experiment with new sounds, Blake Sennett (guitar, ous,” the 2004 release that album, “The Execution of with the Watson Twins as is liked for what they do is as any artist should. Though vocals), Pierre De Reeder made the band grow apart All Things,” really allowed her backup singers to com- a risky move for any art- their old sound will always (bass), and Jason Boessel from it’s indie roots with the band to develop their plement her soft, folk tunes ist. In past years, whenever have a mark in music his- (drums). Together since its rising popularity. “More unique sound of experi- before creating a new album Rilo Kiley had a show, it tory, change was needed for 1999, they have formed Adventurous” also included mental, raw-sounding rock. this year with Rilo Kiley, sold out every quickly. For them to expand their ability unique songs, including the song that perhaps the Sennett has a couple of “Under the Blacklight.” their Oct. 15 show in an as an eclectic band. 12 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Thursday, October 25 2007

[email protected] Reduce gang violence by understanding race Harriet Miranda prison ideologies don’t stay Staff reporter inside the California Cor- rectional facilities, and frican-Americans and when prisoners are out, they Latinos have a shared school other members on history of oppression, the do’s and don’t of racial Awhich is why I don’t under- affiliations. stand the reasoning behind As a Latina, I am extreme- all the racial tensions in Los ly embarrassed to share my Angeles among these two eth- culture with these individuals. nic groups. That isn’t to say that I think Last week, federal pros- the blame is solely on Latino ecutors brought charges gangs just because the spot- against 60 individuals from light is on them right now, the Latino Florencia 13 gang, Latinos aren’t being victim- ranging from racketeering, ized elsewhere. I do believe drug charges and racially however, it is the responsibil- motivated crimes against ity of members of our com- African Americans. munity to reach out and try to The indictment claimed diffuse racial tensions before that members of the Flor- they get so out of hand. This encia 13 gang intentionally starts in the home, in schools, tried to eliminate African and in public meeting places. American gangs from the We see more effects of area in an effort to “cleanse racial intolerance in school- the neighborhood.” age kids everyday. Recently The very notion of a Latino it happened with the Jena 6 gang trying to eliminate mem- in the South, and here in Los bers of the African American Angeles with all the racially community is ridiculous in motivated fights that broke many aspects. First, they must out last year at Jefferson High Writer’s strike might be good for viewers realize that although there are School. It’s easy for parents, Katie Dibene in other new media formats.” out as they can. Some may say that these language barriers and slight faculty and kids to point at Staff reporter The strike means one thing This fall season hits a new writers deserve compensa- cultural differences, it is the each other, but it is my belief to me, an end to over-the-top, low with what premiered on tion for the work that they do, marginalization of both of they’re both responsible for or the first time since crappy scripts. It may sound TV; ABC’s Cavemen. The show which is understandable. Writ- their ethnic groups that force what members of their own 1988 the Hollywood harsh, but this strike may be is based on three cavemen liv- ers do deserve to be paid for the many wayward minority communities contribute to writers union has been the break society needs in ing among modern society. The work that they have produced, teens to join gangs. the problems. Fauthorized to go on strike, a brainless entertainment. Tele- show was based off the popular but pay should be rewarded I don’t believe that one How do we expect kids to decision fueled by the lack of vision has been the biggest Geico commercials, and is one to those that produce quality ethnic group is at a higher act if they see adults in their proper residuals given to the example of poor writing and of the reasons why I feel that work. Actors and Actresses advantage than the other, neighborhoods yelling at writers from DVD and internet mindless entertainment. With the writer’s strike just might be become more profitable after both face similar injustices each other? Better yet, what sales. the fall premiere season com- a good thing. they have won an award, and and prejudices on a daily do we propose would fix the Authorization to strike was ing to a close, one cannot help Many late night TV shows seem to lose worth when they basis, so instead of fighting racial gang problem if we determined in a vote cast by but look around and survey will need to rely on their accept bad roles. The same each other they should join can’t even control the fight- the Writers Guild of Ameri- the damage. A new slew of own writing skills, as many can be applied to writers: they forces to fight for equality ing within high schools? ca last Thursday. Writers are televisions shows were ush- late shows depend on writ- should be given more money if and opportunities that would I think the problem that being authorized to strike any- ered in with great force, but ers as well. This strike, in the product is successful. benefit them. needs to be addressed goes time after October 31, which of those shows only a very many ways, will be able to Writers should be paid for A lot of the racial ten- beyond gang fights, because is when their 3-year contracts small handful will be success- showcase which entertainers the work that they have done sion stems from the subcul- we all know delinquents will will be up. The strike of 1988 ful. With every flop there is a are actually talented enough and it’s understandable why tures formed in prison. Inside, find a reason to hate anyone, lasted 22 weeks and cost an major financial loss for studios to carry a show. Those who they feel the need to go on instead of bonding with one’s whether it’s because you’re estimated $500 million. and production companies. are not creative enough to strike. Writer’s hope that the own gang, you form a stron- richer or poorer than them, Money is, of course, the Writers have more say about produce an entertaining show strike will bring them the money ger bond with your own race.. the neighborhood you live issue that’s surrounding this scripts on television then they without the aid of writers will that they deserve, until then the This goes far beyond Latino in, the clothes you wear, it strike. With more and more do in any other field of enter- be displayed for all to see. strike should be used to focus on and African American gangs, doesn’t matter. In places television shows available on tainment. You would think The one bad thing that I producing better material. the Aryan Brotherhood also where there’s evident racial DVD, writers want compensa- that with more control over see coming out of this strike is For those who are con- follows this protocol, but the intolerance, there should be tion from the sales. According production there would be a the fact that it might increase cerned about not being able only exception within the race open forums for concerned to an article in USA Today, “A better product turned out. the number of “reality” to catch the latest episodes of bonding is that Latino gangs parents or kids to be able key issue dividing producers Writers are one of the key shows. Reality shows will their favorite shows, Amer- in California also separate to voice their opinions. By and writers, as well as actors, figures in entertainment, so not be affected by the strike ica should see this strike as themselves by southern Lati- resolving problems while is compensation for DVD with the strike ahead many because they are nonunion, so an opportunity to put down no gangs and northern ones. they are still small you avoid sales and productions that get producers are scrambling to America will continue to be the remote control and pick Unfortunately, these a snowball effect. distributed on the Internet or get as much television shows fed large doses of reality TV. up a book.

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[email protected] Taryn Robertson leads the team in average kills per Kellie Drenner has a 2.21 West record. This Sunday’s v-ball team in assists with 12.17 game with 2.63 and 2.40, W-SOCCER Continued from page 16 Continued from page 16 goals against average for match against UC Irvine per game. respectively. the Matadors, while back- will be an important confer- Sophomore Angela Hupp As a team, the Matadors Susie Mischenko leads the up goalie Ivette Esqueda’s ence game for the Matadors CSUN lost its last match to scored two triple-doubles have a .190 hitting percent- Matadors with eight points average is 1.96. who need to win their last the Anteaters 3-1 on Sept. last weekend, bringing her age, averaging 13.92 kills on the year and freshman The Matadors are cur- three Big West matches to 28. During that match the to four on the season. Hupp per game. CSUN is third in Salma Tarik follows with rently in last place in the have a chance at slipping Matadors had six aces and who leads the Big West in the conference in blocking, six points. Goalkeeper conference with a 1-4-0 Big into the playoffs. 145 blocks, both season- triple doubles, was just one averaging 2.59 per game. highs for four-game match- block short of a quadruple- Stork’s comments in this es. double. Hupp also leads the week’s volleyball release Women's Soccer Standings The Anteaters currently team in double-doubles with underscore the importance sit at third in the Big West, seven for the season. of this weekend’ matches. Big West Games Overall with a 16-7 overall record Junior setter Kayla Wright “Both matches this Team Win Loss Tie Pts. Win Loss Tie Percentage and 6-2 in conference play. had 51 assists last week, weekend are crucial to see Long Beach State 4 1 0 12 11 5 0 .688 Freshman Kari Pestolesi moving her into fourth place where we’ll wind up in the leads the offense with a on the all-time career assists Big West,” Stork said. “We Cal State Fullerton 4 2 0 12 9 6 1 .594 3.89 kills per game average list. Junior middle blocker have to start beating the UC Irvine 3 1 0 9 9 5 1 .633 and junior Lauren Keller- Val Kepler leads the team in teams that are above us in Cal Poly 3 1 0 9 5 8 1 .393 man follows with 3.80. As a hitting percentage at .296. the standings. We also need UC Riverside 2 3 1 7 8 7 1 .531 team, Irvine has a .240 hit- Freshmen Brittany Williams wins to get above the .500 UC Santa Barbara 2 2 0 6 5 8 3 .406 ting percentage. Sophomore and Alex Johnson lead the mark for the season.” Pacific 1 3 1 4 6 6 3 .500 UC Davis 1 4 0 3 6 9 0 .400 Women's Volleyball Standings Cal State Northridge 1 4 0 3 3 10 1 .250

Big West Games Overall Team Win Loss Percentage Win Loss Percentage Cal Poly 8 1 .889 14 7 .667 a time of 22:47. average time of 25:41.80. TITAN As a team, CSUN finished Other Matadors finishes Long Beach State 7 2 .778 13 6 .684 Continued from page 16 in sixth place with a total time included Michael Stotland UC Irvine 6 2 .750 16 7 .696 of 1:41:34.00 and an average in 37th place with a time of Pacific 6 3 .667 13 5 .722 time of 1:36:33.00 and an time of 20:18.80. 28:28, followed by Juan Olea Cal State Fullerton 5 4 .556 10 10 .500 average time of 19:18.60. For the men, Diego Fernan- in 38th with a time of 28:30. Cal State Northridge 5 5 .500 8 14 .364 Other CSUN finishers dez was CSUN’s top finisher, CSUN did not have enough included Lilyanna Morejon at UC Santa Barbara 2 7 .222 7 14 .333 coming in at 18th with a time men competing to place in the 35th with a time of 19:55, of 27:11 for the 8k course. team standings. UC Riverside 1 7 .125 5 14 .263 Sharon Wilkinson with a time Chris Ashley, running unat- The men and women will UC Davis 0 9 .000 3 18 .143 of 20:10 for 43rd place, Nanci tached, won the meet with a travel to San Luis Obispo to Velarde in 50th at 20:32, San- time of 24:19. UCLA took first participate in the Big West ogy in hopes of becom- made it as far as she has. dra Velarde in 62nd at 21:10 in the team competition with a Championships this Saturday Stapf ing a physical therapist She also gives a lot of and Leslie Ching at 79th with total time of 2:08:29.00 and an at 10 a.m. Continued from page 16 or a chiropractor because credit to her team mem- she has seen members of bers, knowing they help Stapf. She said it was a her family get hurt and her to be a great goalie. Is your car loan rate good atmosphere, with then be able to continue to Much of her success as good sportsmanship. play sports through physi- a water polo player she 1 Stapf’s family is very cal therapy. For example, attributes to her coaches at higher than 6.25% APR ? supportive of her, as they one of Staph’s brother was CSUN. She really enjoys We’ll Help You Refinance and Save Money on are all athletes themselves. hurt playing football, she playing for, and with them, Most of her siblings have said. and would not have cho- Monthly Payments! gone off to other states, Stapf said that without sen to be a Matador were as she has, to play sports. the support of her fam- it not for the exceptional 2 She is studying Kinesiol- ily, she never would have coaches, Stapf said. You may save $140 a month! Current monthly payment: $432 (assuming $25,000 original loan balance, 7.50% APR1, 72-month term, loan funded in October 2005) CSUN takes on UCSB Saturday Refinance now with MCCU: Debby The Matadors have the For CSUN, sophomore New monthly loan payment: $292 von Winckelmann edge on the all-time series forward Sunghyun Kim 1 Sports Editor record at 13-11-4. In their leads the team with four • Refinance for as low as 6.24% APR last meeting at UC Santa goals and one assist, while • No Payment for First 60 Days3 Barbara, the Gauchos beat freshman forward Camilo he men’s soccer team CSUN 1-0. Rojas follows with three • No Application Fees or Pre-Payment Penalties will travel to Santa The Gauchos are led on goals and one assist. In the • Plus, Get a $50 Gas Card!4 Barbara Saturday to offense by Chris Pontius, goal, junior Kevin Guppy Tplay Big West and national who has eight goals this has a 1.01 goals against champs, the currently 15th- season. In the goal, Bryant average. Apply Today - Save Money for the Holidays! ranked Gauchos at Harder Rueckner has a 0.95 goals Chatsworth: 20045 Prairie Street Stadium. against average. Northridge: 9401 Reseda Boulevard Phone: (818) 993-6328 Men's Soccer Standings Apply online at www.matadors.org!

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[email protected] Water polo goalie Stapf had stellar first season Michelle Donner her. Instead, Stapf likes Staff Reporter team victories better than individual achievements. s a water polo goal- The best wins in a game ie recruit riding on are when the team comes in a full scholarship at from behind and surprises ACSUN, Jillian Stapf, a Hud- the opponent, said Stapf. sonville, Mich. native, has Last summer, Stapf got not let her school or coach- the opportunity to play with es down since she started some of the best college- playing for the team as a age water polo players in freshman last year. the nation when she played Stapf played in every for Team USA in the Junior game last season and even World Championships. She managed to score from her trained with her team in position in the goal. She set Los Alamitos and then left a new school record with for Holland to train there on 348 saves and was awarded July 9. The championships the Mountain Pacific Sports took place July 23 – 28 Federation Player of the in Porto, Portugal where Week on April 24, 2007, Team USA played 22 teams becoming only the second- including New Zealand, ever for the CSUN water Australia, and Puerto Rico. polo team. Stapf was also The team placed fourth selected as an All-MPSF after losing to China in the Freshman Team member semi-finals. last year and was selected Even though Stapf did to participate in the Junior not get to play in the Junior World Championships as a World Championships member of Team USA. as much as her teammate Prior to competing in her Amber Oland from Stanford first season as a Matador, did, she still saw the experi- Stapf played in the Speedo Debby von Winckelmann/Sports Editor ence as a great opportunity. Top 40 Festival, a competi- Sophomore Jillian Stapf is shown making one of her 348 saves last season. “I wouldn’t change it for tion hosted by USA Water anything,” Stapf said. Polo. The festival show- she started high school, she “The feeling of blocking gave her the opportunity a lot. Another factor in She said that interna- cases players considered to needed to find a sport to a ball is the greatest thing to “compete with some of her decision was the coach- tional water polo “feels dif- be the best in the nation, as play in basketball’s off-sea- ever,” Stapf said. the toughest teams in the es because she really got ferent” to her, even though chosen by the coaches at son and she chose water along with them and felt it is the same game. Dif- USA Water Polo. Last week polo. Stapf didn’t start out they could teach her more, ferent countries have dif- Stapf was again selected to as a goalie and she didn’t The feeling of blocking a ball is she said. ferent playing styles, she participate in the festival, really choose the position. Stapf became the first explained. which will take place in “It kind of picked me,” the greatest thing ever. goalie in Matador history There were only two Los Alamitos Nov. 2 – 4. Stapf said. “I was the back- to score from the goal when hotels that all the teams All of these honors col- up goalie at first because the she scored last year against were staying at during the lected by an athlete who current goalie was a senior – Jillian Stapf Occidental. Stapf said it championships, so the girls started participating in and wanted to finish high sophomore goalie was more of luck than tal- got to know one another sports as a basketball play- school being a goalie.” ent that got the ball into the and were able to recog- er. Stapf had been playing But, Stapf got her chance goal. She also said she had nize faces and names, said basketball since she was to play the position one day almost forgotten about that six years old, but enjoyed when the goalie got sick Stapf said she chose to nation.” She said it also goal because it wasn’t the swimming, as well. When and she loved it. attend CSUN because it gave her the chance to learn highlight of the season for See Stapf, page 15 Matadors start four-game home stand Brandon The Matadors will first face the 2-0 and at UC Davis 2-1. They Der Avanessian Roadrunners of Cal State Bakers- have won three straight and five Staff Reporter field on Friday afternoon at 2:30. of their last seven games overall. Bakersfield is coming off a split Freshman goalkeeper Danielle de he CSUN women’s soc- weekend, with a loss against Cal Seriere has recorded six shutouts cer team starts a four-game Poly San Luis Obispo last Friday this season, just one shy of the home stand this weekend and a win against Biola Uni- UC Irvine school record. Senior Twith a non-conference game versity on Sunday. Sophomore midfielder Frankee Kelly, sopho- against Cal State Bakersfield forward Alexa Vickroy leads the more midfielder Kate Berrini, and (4-10-1) and a conference game team with four goals and 8 points freshman forward Tanya Taylor against UC Irvine (9-5-1, 3-1). overall this season. are all tied for the team lead in The Matadors have lost six of The Anteaters of UC Irvine will goals scored with five each, and their last seven games and need head into Northridge on Sunday total points with eleven. Debby von Winckelmann/Sports Editor to win their last three conference to face the Matadors at 2:30 p.m. For CSUN senior midfielder Freshman goalie Ivette Esqueda shows the lingering effects of games to even have a shot at mak- The Anteaters are coming off two her collision with a UC Riverside player during CSUN’s 2-0 win ing the post-season. straight road victories, at Pacific See W-SOCCER, page 15 last week against the Highlanders. Matadors travel to Riverside, Irvine CSUN women are Debby ence action. CSUN leads the overall season and senior Angie von Winckelmann UC Riverside is just 1-7 series against the Highland- Mitchell leads the High- Sports Editor in conference play, but head ers 39-16 and is 12-6 at Riv- landers’ offense with an sixth at Titan meet coach Jeff Stork doesn’t erside. The Matadors have average of 2.90 kills per Debby time for the 5k course. Bra- he women’s volley- take the Highlanders light- won their last three matches game, followed by sopho- von Winckelmann din’s time gave her a 31st ball team, energized ly, according to the athletic against the Highlanders, more Dominique Cowling Sports Editor place finish. by their win against department’s weekly vol- with the most recent being with 2.62 kills per game. Julie Swail from Cal TUC Santa Barbara last week, leyball release. a sweep at the Matadome on Brittney Murray leads the ulie Bradin was the top Coast TC won the meet hits the road to take on UC “Riverside is trying to Sept. 29. That match result- team in assists with a 10.34 finisher for the CSUN with her time of 17:34. Riverside on Friday and UC find a way to get some wins ed in season highs for three- per game average. women’s cross coun- Orange Coast College won Irvine on Saturday. and they’ve created some game matches in kills (57), The Matadors also lead Jtry team in the 2007 Titan the team title with a total The Matadors are just opportunities to do that,” attack percentage (.400), the overall series record Cross Country Invitational 2-7 on the road this season Stork said. “But, we haven’t assists (52) and aces (7). against UC Irvine, however, last Friday with a 19:47 See TITAN, page 15 and hold a record of 8-14 shown the consistency to Riverside has a .181 overall, with 5-5 in confer- say we can win any match.” hitting percentage for the See V-BALL, page 15