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Latin American Studies Association hosts dance history event on campus CAROLINA VELAZQUEZ Daily Titan

Culture enthusiasts and dance lovers gathered in Cal State Ful- lerton’s Titan Student Union Wednesday night in support of the Latin American Studies Association (LASSA) annual fall event, Noches Caribeñas. Noches Caribeñas, Spanish for Caribbean Nights, is an event in which the history of dance from the Caribbean region is discussed, specifically the two dances: Salsa and Bachata. Throughout the night, dance lessons and Cuban desserts were offered to the attendees, most of whom were present to learn more about the Caribbean culture and a new dance. “Noches Caribeñas is basically an event dedicated to Salsa and Bacha- ta from the Caribbean region,” said Andrew De Los Reyes, a 23-year- old Latin American studies major JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan and president of LASSA. Mark Steven from the Church of Bible Believers came to Cal State Fullerton yesterday and voiced his opinions on religion while students both argued and supported his views. Steven is just one of the few picketers The evening commenced with who comes to campus every year. a quick PowerPoint presentation which explained where the dance Salsa came from and how the new dance, Bachata, was originated. After the PowerPoint, officers of Olin and LASSA explained to the attendees Picketer preaches faith that the purpose of the presentation the Moon was to share the Caribbean culture Church of Bible Believers demonstrates during cultural festivities put on by the Middle Eastern Student’s Society with those who are less familiar with it. take stage MICHELLE WIEBACH lievers, protested at the same time as the Middle Steven made sarcastic remarks about religion. “This event is meant to bring at- Daily Titan Eastern Student’s society’s ME to OC Festival. “What proof do you need other than the Bi- tention to the popular dances of The festival celebrated and informed students ble, God does not change,” Steven said. the Caribbean. We are trying to Idaho band charms about the 20 countries that make up the Middle While some students challenged Steven’s reli- modernize it with Bachata, which A picketer attracted a crowd of students yes- East and the cultural and religious rituals prac- gious views, others believed that the protest was is a new style of dance,” said Patri- crowd during this week’s terday as he preached about Christianity and ticed within those countries. unnecessary. cia Gonzalez, 23, a Latin American Becker show at CSUF other religious views at Cal State Fullerton dur- Steven held up a sign that read “Every knee “I think this is childish that people are arguing studies major and officer of LASSA. ing the Middle East to Orange County Festival. shall bow. Every tongue confess that Jesus Christ with him,” said Amir Rojo, who also participated MI TRAN “I think (picketing is) completely unnecessary, is Lord.” in the festival. “I think he is being very igno- See DANCING, page 3 Daily Titan especially on a day that they have the Middle Several students, including Bertuni, chal- rant because when he tries to preach the Word of Eastern event going. He has to show up and start lenged Steven’s beliefs and voiced their views on God, he is doing it in a different way. I mean the saying false, rude accusations about the religion religion and Steven’s purpose for protesting on Bible has said, ‘Never judge a person, love your Los Angeles band Olin and The and about the people,” said Amir Bertuni, one of campus. neighbor as you would do yourself, and he is not Patching Moon brought their alternative the students who attended the festival and wit- “Jesus was a holy and righteous God that holds doing that. If he was a real Christian like he said country sound to Orange County nessed the picketing. all of existence together. He’s not cool; he’s not he was, he wouldn’t be coming up here and ha- and to students at Cal State Fuller- Mark Steven, from the Church of Bible Be- a homie,” Steven said to a student in the crowd. rassing people on this specific day.” up Titans ton Wednesday afternoon. The weekly concert series takes place at the Becker Amphitheater CSUF alumna dedicates every Wednesday and is curated by her life to nurturing the members of Associated Students Nursing program helps students heal recession woes Inc. Productions. athletes’ injuries Originally from Idaho, and now OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY based in Echo Park, the five-piece Daily Titan CARMEN VARNER band consists of brothers David and For the Daily Titan Travis LaBrel, Marshall Vore, Kyle Vicioso and Brian McGinnis. The current downturn in our econ- The band started off the set with omy has left students uneasy about Seeing the metamorphosis from “Terrible Town,” a song about being whether or not they are able to find a a student-athlete who is struggling alone and not wanting to be stuck job after graduation. Students enrolled with a painful injury to having in a certain location, off their latest in Cal State Fullerton’s nursing pro- them back into the sport they love album by the same name. gram consider their time in the pro- is an inspiring and touching mo- Lead vocalist and guitar player gram not only an investment, but a ment LaBrel was very charming and inter- waiting period to let the recession pass. For athletic trainer Heather acted with the crowd between songs “We all have to bear many of the Calkins these inspiring moments throughout the entire set. Though challenges that are going on right now are all in a days work. most in the crowd were unrespon- in the nursing industry, but nothing Calkins has been a certified ath- sive, LaBrel did his best by telling is going to stay the same forever,” said letic trainer for six years, graduat- one joke after another until he fi- Atossa Araghian. ing from Cal State Fullerton with nally garnered some laughs. Araghian, a transfer student from her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology Business major Isaac Ramos usu- Goldenwest Community College, with a focus on athletic training, ally listens to rock and metal but de- is doing her first semester in CSUF’s later completing her master’s. She cided to go to the concert to check nursing program. landed the job on campus after she out some new sounds. “I am hopeful that we are moving completed an internship as an un- “They seemed to have a little bit toward a better economy, and as a dergraduate. of a country sound and I’m not a big new grad, I know that eventually there Athletic training encompasses fan of country, but I did enjoy it,” will be more opportunities,” Araghian areas ranging from preventing in- Ramos said. “I liked what I heard.” said. “People who are graduating now MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan juries, responding to emergencies With musical influences by Neil might have a harder time finding a Annie Nguyen conducts a workshop for nursing majors regarding smoking cessation and its effects on the human body at the Nursing when they happen, taking care of Young, Creedence Clearwater Re- job… they are not the lucky ones.” Simulation Laboratory in the Kinesiology Building at Cal State Fullerton. athletes and returning the athlete to vival and Bright Eyes, the band’s The nursing workforce is suffering a full competition. Typically, trainers songs clearly reflected those artists. current stabilization. Many factors are to the nursing shortage in July 2010. the economy bringing many retired there are a lot of hospitals not em- work with the teams, traveling on a Most of the songs, especially with contributing to the halt of what was However, they believe it to be only nurses back to the workforce. ploying new grads, and they will have day-to-day basis, but Calkins works the sounds of pedal steel and banjo once thought of as a career in high de- temporary. “Many nurses who lost their retire- many applicants and only a few that in a setting where she focuses only played by McGinnis, had a alterna- mand. Mary Wickman, coordinator of ment funds did not retire when they are offered jobs because of the avail- on rehabilitation. tive-country folk feel to it. According to the American Asso- pre-licensure programs at CSUF and were scheduled to, and some even able space.” ciation of Colleges of Nursing, the Tri- a registered nurse, said that a common took on extra jobs,” Wickman said. See CALKINS, page 8 See BECKER, page 5 Council for Nursing declared an end problem with the nursing industry is “So right now what we’re seeing is that See NURSING, page 2

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com December 2, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS From the Middle East to Orange County INTERNATIONAL JUANITA VASQUEZ Chavez shelters homeless in presidential palace Daily Titan

VENEZUELA – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave shelter The third annual From ME to Wednesday at the presidential palace to 26 families left homeless by OC event was hosted by the Middle recent heavy rains in the country. Eastern Student Society yesterday in The families had previously been staying at the Fuerte Tiuna, Ca- the main quad. racas’ main military facility, and were transferred to the Miraflores The event was designed to Palace. Chavez offered to let them stay for up to one year. showcase the culture of the 20 He toured the rooms in which his guests were to settle, including countries in the Middle East. the kitchen where scores of children had lunch. Representatives of every country set up flags and tables with artifacts and information about the country, and NATIONAL garlands of Palestinian flags were placed across the quad. FTC backs privacy option for Web users The hookah and belly dancing performances were designed to be WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday crowd-bringers and those who came backed the creation of a “Do Not Track” option — similar to the pop- were able to dance a traditional Arab ular National “Do Not Call Registry” for people who want to avoid line dance called dabkeh, said Sara telemarketers — to allow consumers to protect their privacy as they Nasr, president of the CSUF Middle use the Web. Eastern Student Society chapter. The recommendation, which would require congressional action, “The event is to show that the comes in a lengthy and long-awaited draft report titled “Protecting Middle East is not all about hookah Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change.” The report comes as and dancing, and to show that all lawmakers and regulators are focusing increased attention on privacy the countries are different but at the amid the rapid growth of social networks, mobile Web surfing and / same time related,” Nasr said. other online activity. MARK SAMALA Daily Titan STATE NURSING: STUDENTS ASSURED A BRIGHT FUTURE Judge orders genetically modified beets pulled from ground ... Continued from page 1 cently graduated. Although students SACRAMENTO – In a decision believed to be the first of its kind in a case are suffering through the job hunt, involving genetically engineered crops, a federal judge has ordered 256 acres of Because of recent financial diffi- some are still hopeful and are still culties, nurses who were once taking enrolling in the nursing program. sugar beets pulled from the ground. part-time positions are now going Catherine Arreola has her master’s On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey S. White in San Francisco full time. Hospitals are also suffer- degree in psychology. She is now granted a request from a group of environmental advocates for a preliminary ing. Downsizing, hiring freezes and back at CSUF for her first semester injunction, barring the continued growing of beets in Arizona and Oregon. The even a few closes are just some of the in the nursing program. plants were to be used to produce genetically altered seeds for the 2012 sugar impacts of the recession. “I have several friends who are beet crop. This causes a domino effect to not nurses that love their jobs, and I The plaintiffs successfully proved that “there is a significant risk that the only the new graduates who are in don’t feel that way about what I’m plantings pursuant to permits will cause environmental harm” by contaminat- the process of looking for jobs, but doing now,” said Arreola, who ing or cross-pollinating other crops, White said. it results in more registered nurses worked as a therapist. seeking employment. It took Arreola about two years to “In response to that, what most finish the prerequisites for the pro- people are concerned about in the gram, and the application process FOR THE RECORD state of California, and also nation- was about a year long as well. wide is, what’s going to happen to “The professors advise us to not MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- all these people who graduate who plan for weddings, babies or even Doni Masosong tutors Nora Kyin in an exercise in preparation for a nursing exam. tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any don’t have jobs and lose those skills?” buying a new house,” Araghian said. Araghian admitted that when she “As cumbersome as I feel at times, incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Wickman said. “You’re not going to be able to do a is not sleeping, she’s studying. She I always remind myself that there are printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any The baby boomers, who are not lot of normal things in your life be- said it’s hard for students to find a hundreds of people that would like other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will retiring, raise major issues for stu- cause it is a tough program; it’s not balance between work and school to be in my place,” said Arreola, who be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online dents graduating or who have re- hard, it’s just very time consuming.” because it’s a full-time program. has two children and a job. “I don’t version of the Daily Titan. take it for granted, and I’m really Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at lucky to be here. It just takes a lot of [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any dedication.” errors. Araghian and Arreola are both new to the nursing program. Al- though it is said to be the toughest two years, their dedication to finish keeps them from falling behind. Daily Titan They are not worried about their future in nursing. Even though it is Editorial at a halt, they still feel as though it’s Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani a career with many positive aspects. Managing Editor Rachel David “It’s hard to get any kind of job News Editor Laura Barron-Lopez right now,” Arreola said. “There was News Editor Michelle Wiebach a time as a nurse when you were News Editor Juanita Vasquez guaranteed a job after you gradu- News Assistants Keith Cousins, Stephanie Raygoza ated. But can you name any major Features Editor Carolina Velazquez where you are guaranteed a job right Features Assistant Katie Evans now? There is none.” Detour Editor Melissa Hoon While soon-to-be graduates may Detour Assistant Anna Gleason face difficulty finding a job in the Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III industry, new students are confident Sports Assistant Aaron Gilliam, Elliot Cook that the recession will eventually end Copy Editor Kelsey Laney once it is their turn in the job hunt. Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash Although it’s currently a challenging Content Editor Brian Zbysenski time for nursing, students are still Photo Editor Mark Samala anticipating a promising future. Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Lucio Villa, “Right now we are just investing, Heather Monteleone and hopefully everything is going to Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby get better,” Araghian said. 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Contact Us at [email protected]@dailytitan.com December 2, 2010 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 German DTSHORTHAND movie nights Tension rises in North and South continue Hostility continues in the Ko- RACHEL SALAS rean Peninsula as South Korea pre- Daily Titan pares for more possible attacks from North Korea, Reuters reported. Turmoil between the neighbor- German Movie Night is a campus ing countries began after North event that has been available for stu- Koreans bombed the small island dents and staff to enjoy every Wednes- of Yeonpyeong, home to a South day throughout the fall semester in Korean military base and a small McCarthy Hall. This week’s film was number of inhabitants. Sixteen the Brothers Grimm’s fairytale of Cin- soldiers and three civilians were in- derella (Aschenputtel). jured during the bombing. The German Movie Nights came The North justified its actions as about for the first time in fall 2010 retaliation to South Korea’s firing of to motivate students to take German artillery into disputed waters. courses. Each week, German profes- This incident marks the first sors, Minh Phipps, Mira Deliyska, skirmish between the two nations and Agnes Cser hand select important since the Korean War. German films to show to students Despite attack on civilians, Chi- who are interested in learning German na still remains on North Korea’s culture outside of regular classroom side despite condemnation from sessions. the United States. “We started at the beginning of the Brief by Oscar Romero semester and are doing it every two weeks on Wednesday nights,” Phipps said. “We have students come in and SHANE WESTOVER / Daily Titan Amazon.com tied teachers that are here from different Students took to the dance floor in the Titan Student Union Wednesday night. The Latin American Studies Association put on the event to teach attendees the Latin to WikiLeaks departments. We always have a hand- dances of Salsa and Bachata. Bachata is a new type of modern dance. Cuban desserts were provided as well for the attendees who simply wished to look on as others out for students who have come so Seattle-based Amazon.com has that they can take it home and use it forced WikiLeaks.org off its serv- for extra credit or just see how much ers after a U.S. criminal investi- they got out of the movie.” DANCING: LEARNING THE ART OF SALSA AND BACHATA gation for the release of sensitive With seven movies already viewed, members of LASSA. Garcia spends State Department documents. German Movie Night has had a good ... Continued from page 1 her free time dancing Salsa and International police agencies turnout thanks to advertising on the looked forward to Noches Cari- released a warrant for the arrest Modern Languages and Literature’s A dance floor was made spe- beñas the entire day because she of 39-year-old WikiLeaks found- website, fliers around campus. Many cifically for this event and several wanted to meet other people who er, Julian Assange, also wanted students and faculty members partici- members of LASSA volunteered enjoy the dance. in Sweden on suspicion of sex pate in the film showings. and performed two dances in front Bachata, a new and completely crimes. “I’m German and I want to see of the 75 students in attendance. modern dance which requires rap- According to White House of- German movies. I read an article With a DJ present, both dance id hip motions, was taught after ficials, a special committee will be about the movie nights at the begin- demonstrations were followed Salsa. As a result of the first les- arranged to assess damages created ning of the semester in the Daily Titan with a step-by-step lesson. The son, the attendees appeared more by the leaks pertaining to the Iraq about the first showing. It had all the lessons were led by a professional at ease, as twice the amount of stu- and Afghanistan Wars. dates,” said Lisa Hawich, 27, a busi- dancer and member of LASSA, dents were willing to dance. In an Internet-based attack ness administration major. and the guests were encouraged to However, not all the of attend- Sunday, WikiLeaks opted to make Discussions follow after each film participate. ees were eager to dance; thus, a switch from Swedish host Ban- to determine artistic themes in Ger- Soon after the LASSA demon- LASSA provided Cuban desserts hof AB, to Amazon web services man filmmaking. strations, several attendees headed for the evening, which allowed in order to continue its traffic of “I’m here to see the movie Aschen- to the dance floor in order to learn the guests to enjoy the festivities. sensitive diplomatic documents. puttel because it’s going to be in Ger- Salsa and Bachata. Throughout Many mingled with each other, as British police, who may know man with English subtitles and I’m the dance lessons, the students ro- they learned about the culture. the whereabouts of Assange, ac- interested in improving my German. tated partners several times, giving “(LASSA) is a great club; we are cording to British newspapers, I’ve traveled to Germany and I go to attendees the opportunity to meet trying to get people to come to our have refrained from executing an Europe about once a year, and it’s very other people. events,” Gonzalez said. “Hopefully international warrant for his ar- useful,” said Michael Birnbaum, pro- Elizabeth Garcia, 20, a math rest. major at CSUF, was invited to through this event more students SHANE WESTOVER / Daily Titan fessor of psychology. Brief by Mark Samala Noches Caribeñas by one of the can notice us.” LASSA members teach attendees the movements involved in the dances of Salsa and Bachata.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com December 2, 2010 4 OPINION Digging up dirt in politics If elected, Ball would have been Hypocrisy shown in the first woman under 30 to serve in Congress history. today’s politics is flat This would be a huge accom- out ridiculous plishment for women in her gen- eration and for our nation. THUMBS THUMBS RACHEL SALAS Naturally shy by nature, Ball Daily Titan was humiliated by the photos that surfaced on a blog site closely related to her opponent, Republican DOWN Scandal! Reindeer nose! Dildo! Rob Wittman. UP All of these are the key words The tactic for making female associated with 28-year-old Dem- politicians look like whores is ocratic congressional candidate in nothing new and certainly un- Conan O’Brien Driving without insurance Virginia, Krystal Ball. original. Yes, the election is over and It’s just a way for men to feel done, but I can’t shake the bad more powerful by keeping women feeling associated with malicious down. and extreme actions displayed by Ball wrote on her website: opposing candidates who run for “I am a joke named Krystal office. Ball, a party girl or a whore. How Never mind that this highly did this happen? educated young woman was in- How did I end up with private terested in making a change, let’s photos of me at 22 with my ex- all focus on her pretending to suck husband across the entire Internet Courtesy of MCT Courtesy of Flickr user Daveynin Courtesy of Flickr user Niq77174 on a reindeer-nosed dildo strapped and in papers from London to around her ex-husband’s head in a New York to Boston? STEPHANIE GOMEZ GABRIELLE ABUTOM Daily Titan Daily Titan photo taken at a Christmas party It’s not because people care all, when you are a woman named thought the definition included SIX YEARS AGO! about the Congressional race in Krystal Ball, 28 years old, running any activity by me, where I was for Congress, well, you get the pic- the actor and came in contact with Yes, that would make her 22 the First District of Virginia or The debut of Conan at 11 p.m. on You know what really grinds my when the photo was taken. because of my positions on en- ture. Stripper. Porn star. those parts of the bodies,” which I’ve heard them all. So, I sat in had been explicitly listed (and TBS brought the world of late night gears? According to the Insurance Re- If the world knew the things ergy independence, school choice, talk shows to its knees. search Council, 26 percent of Califor- I did when marriage my husband’s arms and cried. I “with an intent to gratify or arouse

thought about my little girl. the sexual desire of any person”). Conan ratings trumped not only nia drivers are uninsured.

I was 22 equality or the man he briefly replaced, Leno, You may be thinking, “So what, big

years old, I ...making female pro-growth I couldn’t stand the idea that I Clinton denied that he had ever had somehow damaged the cause contacted Lewinsky’s “genitalia, but David Letterman and direct deal, wanna’ fight about it?” And to

wouldn’t be “politicians look like“ whores environ- Comedy Central competition Jon you I say, “BRING IT ON!” able to run for mentalism. of young women running for of- anus, groin, breast, inner thigh fice. I couldn’t stand the idea or buttocks” and claimed that the Stewart and Stephen Colbert. I’ll tell you why it’s a big deal. office or even is...a way for men to feel Here’s what The Tonight Show brought in 3.5 Because one day, one of you unin- be allowed in happened... that I might shame my family, my agreed-upon definition of “sexual more powerful friends or my supporters in some relations” included giving oral sex million viewers and Comedy Central sured drivers could possibly hit some public. Politics is had 1.3 million with John Stewart. poor innocent girl (like, hmm... let’s Who cares a nasty game. way.” but excluded receiving oral sex. Ball argued that the leaking of Not to mention the infidelity O’Brien fans, known as Team Coco, say ME) and total their cute Mazda 3 what the girl I knew that are hailing the returning king. Some (RIP, you were a good car, Pedro). did when she was young! coming in. I thought I could take the photos was sexist and would scandals of South Carolina Gov. not be viewed the same way if it Mark Sanford, Louisiana Sen. Da- speculate his success is thanks to the All the damages you may have to Let’s be realistic: Many of us it. half-hour head. However, only time pay could result in your bankruptcy, have taken “compromising” pho- But the day that I bought my were a man in her shoes. vid Vitter and Eliot Spitzer. I couldn’t agree more. The hypocrisy shown in today’s will tell if his sky-high ratings are not to mention the difficulty you’d face tos at some point. And let’s be first radio ads, my opponent called here to stay. For now, O’Brien’s fair recovering compensation for injuries. clear that the term compromising the station and inquired as to the Ball shouldn’t have been looked politics is outrageous. at in shame or worse, been pun- In a day and age where women skin is safe from the heat since re- The fees for college students are well- is used loosely. size of the advertising buy. venge is a dish best served cold. worth paying to avoid future disasters. For the U.S. government, if you Two hours later, these pho- ished for displaying sexual behav- have earned their equality, you have taken a picture in anything tos were released by a right-wing ior when male politicians have would think that incidents like but a pant suit with a straight ex- smear blog with close ties to my done worse things... while in of- this one would cease to end. pression on your face, you can for- opponent. fice, at that. Well, get used to it fellas! We al- FOR THE RECORD get about running for Congress. I don’t believe these pictures We can start with the most fa- ready had a woman run for presi- The moments of our past were posted with a desire to just mous presidential scandal, called dent, so your centuries of reign Bill Clinton. “I did not have sexu- will come to an end. But in the Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State should not define us for eternity. embarrass me; they wanted me to Fullerton students, or guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Just because someone can have a feel like a whore. al relations with that woman,” he meantime you can make yourself declared to the world. feel better by exposing a young Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. Only editorials are repre- good time doesn’t make them in- They wanted me to collapse sentative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. adequate for a serious job. So what in a ball of embarrassment and According to Peter Tiersma, woman’s Christmas photos. if she’s got a sense of humor? to hang my head in shame. After Clinton came back saying, “I Way to go, heroes of our nation!

Contact Us at [email protected] December 2, 2010 dailytitan.com DETOUR 5 BECKER: ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY AT CSUF Band shines light on unique sound

RACHEL SALAS growing up played at, and of course joy hearing LOP over and over again Daily Titan all of our home town friends. Since because I’m a huge fan of rock and it was our last show, we were as tight electronic. It doesn’t feel like regular as possible as a group and really Top 40 to me, and I think a lot of Flashing, flashing, lights, lights! rocked it.” people can relate to that.” Orange County- and Los Angeles- The band performs amazing live The music video for “Turn Off based band Lights Over Paris is performances. The Lights” was produced by Rock- bringing their electrifying sound to “LOP put on an amazing show Hard Films (who has worked with airwaves and concert venues across and got the crowd going more than Lady Gaga) and premiered on the the country with their hit single, any other band there,” said fan Jus- Yahoo Music page in June with “Turn Off The Lights.” tin Ricke. “The music was great and nearly 1 million views. This pop-rock band defies the Robb’s stage presence was unbeliev- “I was nervous with the make-out rules of traditional Top 40. Their able.” scene since there was 50 camera guys eclectic sound incorporates rhyth- “Turn Off The Lights” is in rota- watching me, but it was a great ex- mic hip-hop beats with sounds of a variant guitar from traditional rock tion on various stations across the perience,” said University. “I had to and roll. United States and has been down- balls-up really quick because every The five-member band includes loaded over 30,000 times. second counted and we only had so Robb University (vocals), Will Pep- “I like how LOP’s sound puts a much time. I imagined this was the per (keyboard), Mike Torres (bass), different twist on pop,” said Brian one hundredth video I had done and Dave Gentry (drums) and Devin King, Lights Over Paris’ publicist. made sure that the people watching Bronson (guitar). “It’s still lyrics and stories that Top felt the same way.” “We hung out with everyone (in 40 listeners can relate to, but we Lights Over Paris proves to be the band) a few times just to make get to add in a dash of heavy rock unique in their sound. sure a friendship-type connection with Devin’s guitar work and Dave’s “Lights Over Paris is a band you was there,” University said. “After drumming, or a taste of Deadmau5- will never get tired of,” said fan Jen- the two-month tour, we really be- style dance and electronic with nifer Vargas. “This band is going came close and knew that we had all Shiny and Will. Personally, I’m not places and you’re going to want to made an awesome decision.” a fan of pop music, but I always en- get into them now.” Serendipity occurred in 2002 when Pepper went on a search to find a lead singer for the band. “Prior to big time MySpace us- age, AOL and AIM was big,” Uni- versity said. “I had an AOL profile that listed ‘singing in the shower’ as a hobby. This is how Will in my band first contacted me. He and his guitar player needed a singer for the local battle of the bands and he found me by doing a local search for singers. I accidentally popped up and decided SHANE WESTOVER / Daily Titan to give it a shot. We then decided to Olin and the Moon’s, “Not In Love,” was featured on the TV show, One Tree Hill earlier this year. After the episode aired, the band’s make an EP which was posted on MySpace flooded with hits from fans eager to learn about their music. They will begin touring next year, promoting their album. Myspace and led us to meet our pro- ducer, and eventually the full band.” After working closely with pro- ducer Kevin Rudolf (who has worked with Lil Wayne, Cobra Starship and Lifehouse) on their album, Lights Over Paris debuted its EP, Turn Off The Lights, in April on Digital Records and headlined their own tour this fall. “The Roxy Theatre was by far my favorite venue,” University said. “The stage was awesome – it was the Courtesy of Lights Over Paris setting of a ton of my favorite bands Lights Over Paris debuted their EP, Turn Off The Lights, earlier this year in April.

Album: Loud by Rihanna JENNA WEST same as the original version. ing these sound natural. Daily Titan Loud illuminates Rihanna’s pop- Rihanna does not fail to include diva style that we are used to, such her typical lyrics full of sex in “Skin as in the single “Only Girl (In the and S&M,” but the lyrics are on the Rihanna’s fifth album, Loud, re- World),” but she brings new sounds border of being straight dirty. The leased Nov. 16 and echos her new into the mix – some that work for lyrics, “Sex in the air / I don’t care independent, single life. Loud has her and others that she should let / I love the smell of it / Sticks and many differences from her last al- other artists stick to. stones may break my bones / But ... Continued from page 1 ics, guitar tabs and where to buy the struments besides the guitar,” Secor bum, Rated R, which Rihanna could The pulsing beats of “Only Girl chains and whips excite me” rule the song. said. “They have an Americana sort not help letting her dark time of (In the World)” could possibly be of feel and I listen to bands with the chorus. Their stand out song and what “Our MySpace website blew up dealing with domestic violence with the number one track that shows same sound.” Certainly something you don’t seemed to be their most popular was for a month after the show aired and former boyfriend, Chris Brown, the trademark club hits of Rihanna. The band is taking a break for want to listen to in front of your “Not In Love.” The sad love ballad it’s still a really popular song.” Vore shine through. Despite her collabo- In “Raining Men” featuring Nicki the remainder of the year, but will young siblings or grandparents, but was featured on an episode of One said. rations with Drake, Nicki Minaj and Minaji, Rihanna tries to meet the be busy in the new year by touring the song is undeniably catchy, de- Tree Hill earlier this year and re- With finals approaching and Eminem, Loud is mediocre. standard of “Only Girl (In the and promoting their new album, spite what she is talking about. ceived a lot attention from fans of the semester coming to an end, The celebration of her fun single World)” and past hits like “Don’t Footsteps, slated for an early January The song “California King Bed” is The CW show. the crowd was sparse but remained life comes through in her song, Stop the Music,” but fails. The song “It was weird and cool. The at- steady as people stopped momen- release. “Cheer (Drink to That),” with the the complete opposite. The song is The album promotion will start sounds more like a M.I.A. track with tention we received was way bigger tarily to listen to the country rock lyrics,“To the freakin’ weekend I about heartache and loneliness. Sim- off with a residency at Los Angeles its jumpy and high-strung beats. than we expected,” Vore said. “I was songs. A lot of audience members drink to that.” The song includes fa- ilar to Beyonce’s “If I Was a Boy”, venue, The Echo, in January where Didn’t Justin Bieber already do a so surprised that we were received so stayed for the whole set. miliar snippets from Avril Lavigne’s it is not the usual Rihanna ballad. the band will be playing a free show song that included the lyrics “Eenie well from the people who watch the English major, Tyler Secor saw the “I’m With You,” which could make Filled with electric guitar and piano, every Tuesday night for the whole meenie miney mo”? show.” posters at school and wanted to see or break the song, depending on the it sounds more like a song done by month. The single “What’s My Name?” Even though the song was played what the band was about. Taylor Swift or Katy Perry. The guys are most looking for- listener’s preference. featuring Drake and “Man Down” briefly at the beginning of the show, “It was a great performance. I Rihanna is applauded for experi- ward to performing at SXSW, an Eminem made a comeback on reveal Rihanna’s Barbadian roots fans rushed online and asked for lyr- liked that they brought out other in- menting with her music. Her strong annual media conference and mu- Rihanna’s album to do a part two and flaunt a reggae feel. The lyrics in and positive lyrics of womanhood sic festival that attracts thousands to “Love the Way You Lie,” but “Man Down” include a more violent of people from all over the world in changed it up a little bit with a slow- nature: “Oh mama, mama, mama and sex show us the typical Rihanna, Austin, Texas. er tempo and piano, while Rihanna’s I just shot a man down in Central but she is still trying to find her own For more information on the and Eminem’s vocals are softer. She Station in front of a big ol’ crowd.” sound. Though some of the songs do band, go to: www.OlinAndThe- also included the piano version of Rihanna dominates this section of not compare to her other albums, Moon.com. the song, which sounds exactly the her sound and is successful in mak- they are not disappointments either.

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kickKAREN DICKINSON itElvis Costello classic and Elton John. passionless relationship where some- Daily Titan Their album, Silver Threads and one is not who they used to be. Golden Needles, debuted about a “Do You Love an Apple,” and month ago and was recorded on ana- “Tennessee Me” are the slowest The 1950s were a time when tal- log equipment in Nashville at Black- ent was not produced by Auto-Tune. bird Studios. The album title in itself melodies on the album and are de- During this era, folk was stripped to is celebratory of their music genre as lightfully lovey-dovey for a night of its most basic form and lyrics of true it is a song written by Jack Rhodes smitten affection. “Do You Love an love and broken hearts reigned king. and Dick Reynolds, first recorded by Apple?” is a cover that was done ex- Lyrics were genuine and accompa- Wanda Jackson in 1956. ceptionally well as the Secret Sister nied immense musical talent. The Secret Sisters sing of love and add their delicate voices to beautiful Alabama natives, Laura and Lydia heartache throughout the album. It songs. Rogers, brought folk back and could starts out with “My Heart Skips a fool listeners into thinking they have Beat,” which proves to be a catchy The sisters showcase the beauty stepped into a time travel machine country love song about a girl who of their delicate voices and speak of and they personify what folk music is head-over-heels in love: “My heart substance on the last track “Silver once was. skips a beat when we walk down and Gold,” where they sing of how They act, dress and sing the part the street, I feel a tremblin’ in my “People steal, they cheat and life for and are on the verge of becoming knees.” “All About You,” is another wealth and what it will buy, don’t as big as the folksingers of the ‘50s. happy track about telling the world they know on the judgement day They sound as enamored as June about a new-found love. Carter was with Johnny Cash and Then there are the painful love that their gold and silver will melt deliver the same caliber of talent. songs to follow. On “Why Baby away?” In an interview with Spinner. Why,” the sisters sing of staying with The Secret Sisters describe every com, “We were spoon-fed bluegrass an unfaithful lover that causes tears, phase of love throughout their debut out of a bowl,” Laura recalled. The while “Waste the Day” talks about album and can easily touch anyone’s Secret Sisters told the website that wasting years with a love that did heart with their music and covers Courtesy of Nature’s Son everyone sings like them where they not deserve the time of day. of timeless classics. They have gone are from and that they had no idea Other songs they cover are just The members of Nature’s Son have utilized the Internet to reach fans, using sites like Facebook, Myspace and YouTube. it would become marketable at all. as poignant, like “Something Stu- back to bluegrass basics to sing 10 It has struck a chord with au- pid,” a song about mistakenly telling catchy tracks, some original, some diences. Already, the sisters have a person you love them and “Why covers, that prove talent is still flour- Nature’s Son set out shared the stage with Jakob Dylan, Don’t You Love Me?” about an aging ishing in 2010. to rock Inland Empire

NATALIE BONILLA train to anywhere? It’s about having never forget.” For the Daily Titan no direction or return point in life – Nature’s Son has a unique over- having an unknown dream.” all effect on their audience, since all The video turned out to be a great members play all of the instruments. Rancho Cucamonga natives, success. They switch off during live perfor- Nature’s Son were inspired by Lou “The ‘Unknown Dream’ music mances. Reed’s lyric, “Yes I’m Mother Na- video is like a wave of melancholy,” “It was interesting to see the band ture’s son and I’m the only one,” said fan Elish Iturra. “(Daniel’s) switch off. Normally you never see which expresses rebirth and confi- varying, yet temperate voice, and the that,” Iturra said. dence. When Nature’s Son was born, modest up-down strumming and Each band member is unique they were ready to electrify the local drumming by Daniel and Esteban, with their personal musical style. music scene and influence musicians too, rushes in like an idle wave, eas- all over. ing into an anti-climax and fading “We all have our own taste and Fans of Nature’s Son, which con- out. Personally, (it’s my) Nature’s abilities, techniques and style,” sists of Esteban Montezuma (gui- Son favorite.” Daniel said. “Drums, for example, tar and vocals), his brother Dan- Nature’s Son is heavily influenced is an instrument mainly performed iel Montezuma (bass), David Von by lyrics and captures distinctive by Enrique Daniel, since he has a Heagdus (organ) and Esteban Dan- sounds of garage, experimental and looser, free-fall drum-roll style. I am iel (drums), will find that their mu- punk. more about the basic drum style, like sic is versatile and fulfilled. “We are all into songwriting and a British beat, since I idolized Ringo Nature’s Son has used the Inter- inspired by all genres of music, no Starr on drums.” net to reach out to their audience via matter how random and distant they According to Nature’s Son, the Myspace, Facebook and YouTube are from each other,” Enrique said. purpose of switching instruments which has given fans access to their Bands like The Walkmen are one is to achieve a changing, versatile songs, music videos, show invita- of Nature Son’s sound and lyrical sound that constantly evolves. tions and announcements. influences. Daniel describes The “We are creating a sound, which Nature’s Son relates to their au- Walkmen as a unique, sophisticated is not limited to just one drummer dience by capturing landmarks and sound, with modern songwriting or guitarist,” Daniel said. “This way, landscapes of the Inland Empire. and that they’re musically mature. there are more styles to work with.” Daniel wrote the concept of the “Their sound is like wine – it is for “People who like a certain sound “Unknown Dream” video. He said a distinctive taste. Once you learn, of an idea of Nature Son may not his inspiration came directly from it’s enjoyable,” Daniel said. “In our the song lyrics, “I took a train go- songwriting we like to relate to our like another side of us,” said Este- ing anywhere / Didn’t know what I audience, like in the single, ‘Girls ban. “Although it’s natural, Nature’s would find there.” at School,’ which refers to a male’s Sons’ web fan-base could look for- “It has an existentialist type of sexual frustration.” ward to their next show and new view of life,” Daniel said. “It’s also In “Girls at School,” Nature’s Son recordings. We’ll try to reach out very much of a traveler-type song. relates mainly towards their male fan to our fans and try to touch some- It’s clearly about traveling and the base. The song opens with the lyric: thing in everyone. With our fourth Courtesy of Flickr user Steve Rhodes solidarity of it. So why not show Na- “Always want what I can never get / member, we have achieved a higher ture’s Son in this solidarity and on a Please give me something that I will sound, like a fourth element.” Lydia Rogers (left) performs with Karen Elson Hardley (right). Lydia and her sister Laura make up the bluegrass group Secret Sisters.

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com December 2, 2010 8 SPORTS CALKINS: REBUILDING ATHLETES TO FULL STRENGTH ... Continued from page 1 Bee in the Know... “Heather is one of my most trust- ed colleagues. She has a great pas- sion for her work and it shows every day. She is a dedicated worker, kind, Dodgertown thinks big empathetic and has a great sense of humor. She truly cares about her pa- to pitch to contact and let the ball Victor Martinez. If he was feeling tients and takes an interest in them fly in 2010, relying on big bound- particularly daring, Colletti could as individuals. She is an integral part aries and speedy outfielders to snag attempt to pry Chris Ianetta away of our team and we just wouldn’t be long drives. The Dodgers now have from the division-rival, Colorado the same without her,” said Cathy a starting five of Clayton Kershaw, Rockies, who have kept him rotting Carreiro, a physical therapist and Chad Billingsley, Lilly, Kuroda and on the bench. athletic trainer on campus. Garland set for 2011. If Colletti deals Loney, he could On a busy day Calkins sees over Many of Dodgertown’s offensive look into free-agent first basemen 20 students with sessions ranging stars had down years — a spot of like Paul Konerko, coming off a from 30 minutes to two hours. Stu- bad luck — and probably not likely huge year with the White Sox, or dents come to her with various de- to linger for more than a year. That Adam Dunn, who has an iron glove grees of injury and leave in almost means better years from the likes of and is a true outcome player, but pristine condition. With much time STEPHANI BEE Matt Kemp and James Loney — un- socks it with the best of them. and effort results shine through. Daily Titan less either player is dealt. However, If Colletti is looking for the “It’s not that I heal people. I just even after signing Juan Uribe, the world, he could package Loney try and help create the optimal envi- team still needs a bat. The Dodgers and prospects in a deal for another ronment for healing to take place,” While it was expected to be a year definitely won’t be having any more established first baseman, like Mil- Calkins said. of growing pains in Dodgertown, dalliances with Manny Ramirez, waukee’s Prince Fielder. Since she develops relationships nobody expected the Los Angeles but they could sign someone like It’s hard to envy Colletti’s posi- with the students she works with, Dodgers to play as poorly as they Pat Burrell. tion this winter. His deadline deal- Calkins tries not to carry any work- did this past season. The divorce of Another route Colletti could go ings this season were tragic, par- related burdens home with her. Pas- owners Frank and Jamie McCourt is through trades. One player who ticularly his deal for Octavio Dotel, sion keeps her motivated on a daily took a major financial toll on the could be on the block is catcher and that will hurt the Dodgers in basis. team, so it will be difficult for Gen- Russell Martin, whose season was the long term. “I love my job. I think there’s eral Manager Ned Colletti to seek pre-empted with a hip injury. His The Dodgers will have a hard been maybe one day in six years out big-fish free agents. However, stock is already low, especially since time building this winter and an that I didn’t want to come to work. let’s play GM for a bit and see the his stats have been declining for the even harder time making their way There’s always a drive to be at work,” moves Colletti could make. past couple years, but it’s an option into the current three-dog fight Calkins said. “The rewarding feeling It’s hard to know where to be- worth exploring. If Colletti chooses for the division, but all it takes is is amazing especially when you see gin on reconstructing the Dodg- to deal his backstop, he could be in a crafty move, a couple of bounce- somebody conquer an amazing feat, ers’ roster because of the divorce, the market for someone like Bengie back campaigns and a couple of an amazing comeback. Then there’s money being bandied about in Molina (granted he doesn’t retire), free-agent signings to get the Dodg- always the sad stories too. Those car- court. When all is said and done, A.J. Pierzynski, or a pricier option, ers back in the thick of the race. ry with you too.” the Dodgers will likely have new “She was fun to talk to while owners (or part owners), but right we were working out and I always now, the team is without a budget. laughed when I was in there because Colletti will have to get crafty with everyone in the office, including some deals, probably looking into her, was fun,” said Katie Knight, a deferred payments for free agents 20-year-old cell and developmental and perhaps selling off some of his biology major. MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan team to try to whip the Dodgers When she is not helping students Athletic trainer Heather Calkins provides Titans with therapy to get back onto the field. back into contention. with their injuries, she is teaching her The most gaping need going into second semester of Therapeutic Ex- To get to know different people and something you could see yourself do- the offseason was pitching. With ercise in Rehabilitation. For Calkins, different cultures, is the most rewarding years in the future, and to be pas- Ted Lilly locked up for three years teaching is a completely contrasting ing thing. It gives you a different ap- sionate about it. Gain experience to before he could even hit the market experience, but a rewarding one. preciation for people and takes away gain knowledge. Get your feet wet by and Hiroki Kuroda signed up for In the end, it is the clinical aspect all those stigmas that people can have.” shadowing someone, seeing what they another year not long after, Colletti of her job which is the most gratify- In her spare time she enjoys moun- do on a day-to-day basis. invested in a fifth starter. Reaching ing because she is able to bond with tain bike riding, exercising and being Students interested in schedul- south, he snagged Jon Garland, who the students she sees. She hears sto- with friends. Wedding bells will ring ing an appointment with Calkins or spent his 2010 campaign camped ries of students who leave their fami- in May when she finally marries her another athletic trainer can contact in the pitcher-friendly PETCO lies to come to this school and have fiance whom she has been dating for the Student Health and Counseling Park. Pitching often in ballparks a new life. three years. Center. There is a one-time $35 fee to like Dodger Stadium, PETCO and “The way people put themselves For those curious about athletic train with an athletic trainer or rehab AT&T Park will do Garland well, Courtesy of MCT out there sometimes is just amazing. training, Calkins said to make sure it is specialist for an entire semester. as he showed himself more willing The signing of Jon Garland Nov. 26, solidifies the 2011 Los Angeles Dodgers rotation.

DTSHORTHAND Titan hockey to Spurs return with power play 49er rivals MICHELLEE COOPER Daily Titan On Friday Dec. 3, the Cal State Fullerton men’s hockey club will take on long-time rivals Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili Long Beach State. After back-to- and Tony Parker use their power- back wins against powerhouse house offense as a rendition of the schools UCLA and USC, the Ti- “old school” effect that the team has tans struggled to fend off Arizona stuck by in the past. It is that same State. old-school dominance that put the In hopes of redeeming them- San Antonio Spurs at the top of the selves and beat the 49ers, the charts concluding week five of NBA Titans have been anxiously pre- play. paring themselves for this game On Monday Nov. 29, the NBA since their last matchup in Octo- Power Rankings were posted on ber. The first face-off drops at the ESPN.com, with the Spurs (14-2) KHS Ice Arena at 8:30 p.m. leading the way. They are currently Brief by Michellee Cooper Courtesy of MCT Indiana Pacers Danny Granger stares at LeBron James. Pacers beat the Heat, 93-77. ranked third for most points per game, averaging 107.8. Last season U.S. soccer team they had 101.4. The Spurs are the only team in the advances to Cup Pacers run wild league who are undefeated on the After defeating Italy twice in a road and also have a 12-game win Courtesy of MCT two-game playoff for a spot in the streak under their belts this season. San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili is averaging 21.9 points and 33.1 minutes per game. FIFA World Cup, the United States CHRIS POTRYKUS Maybe defense really does win By stepping up their averages and Women’s National Soccer Team Daily Titan games. capitalizing on their game, the team the Boston Celtics, the Orlando moves this summer scoring at least ensured itself the final spot in the In their commanding win against has been able to move up in ranking Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers. 20 points in the last six games. The 2011 contest that will be held in the Heat, Dwyane Wade went 1-13 to fourth in three-pointer attempts The Mavericks (12-4), won four Lakers (13-4), come in fifth on Germany. The U.S. WNT won the Every NBA season has at least from the field. Over the Heat, they with a shooting average of 41.6, games in five nights, marking the Stein’s list after having two losses in deciding contest Nov. 27 on the one team that surprises the league held Carmelo Anthony to a measly an achievement the Spurs have not third time their team has done this. a row. strength of a goal by forward Amy and the experts. The Oklahoma City 13 points and no buckets from the been able to surpass higher than the The Celtics (12-4), may have had to The Spurs hope to continue their Rodriguez in the 40th minute. Thunder did it last year, the Portland perimeter. sixth spot in the past decade. deal with player injuries, but ESPN’s road game victory, needing just one The team was playing without Trailblazers the year before. Think that’s odd? It gets worse. According to USA Today, “Point Marc Stein writes “Rondo’s return more to mark the best road start in a couple of its stars, most notably This year’s front-runner for sur- According to EPSN.com, the Pac- guard Tony Parker and shooting puts our focus back on dimeage, team history, which was set at eight goalkeeper Hope Solo, who is re- prise team? They came to Los Ange- ers only allow 96.4 points per game guard Manu Ginobili finally are in with RR (14.2 apg) attempting to games in the 2006-07 season, and covering from shoulder surgery. les, having never won a game in Sta- to their opponents, good enough for good health, too. They’re having join John Stockton as the only other lead to their last NBA Champion- The squad should be at full strength ples Center according to ESPN, and eighth in the league. But there is not markedly better seasons than last player in history to average 14 dimes ship. by the time the summer contest hit the Lakers right in the mouth by a single Pacer in the top-five for in- year.” So far their stats are proving for an entire season.” The Spurs will take on the Golden rolls around. beating them 95-92. They’ve also dividual stats in rebounds, blocks or just that with Parker’s 17.5 points The Magic’s (12-4) Dwight How- State Warriors (8-9), hoping to con- Brief by Stephani Bee beat the likes of the Denver Nuggets steals. and 7.3 assists per game and Gino- ard has been an outstanding player, tinue their winning streak and stay and the Miami Heat. So to sum that up, no superstar, bili’s career-highs of 21.9 points and and it shows he worked on his post on top of the rankings. Auburn’s Newton After living in relative obscurity no designated scorer, no defensive 4.9 assists. and mediocrity since the departure stopper, but still beating the best USA Today also noted that, “The quickly reinstated of Reggie Miller, the Indiana Pacers squads in the league with defense, Spurs have complementary scorers The NCAA declared Cam seem to be getting back on track. as opposed to just trying to outscore such as Gary Neal (5.8 points) and Newton eligible after an investi- And they’re doing it with defense. them. George Hill (9.9). Starting small for- gation failed to provide evidence The Pacers held the Lakers to a Wait a minute. Could it be? An ward Richard Jefferson is in his sec- of the Auburn quarterback’s 38.6 percent shooting night and NBA team that’s actually a team? ond season with the Spurs and hit- involvement in a pay-for-play although Kobe Bryant scored 41 We may have just stumbled onto a ting his stride with 15.2 points per scheme with the university. points, he did so on 14-33 shooting. unicorn. game on a career-high 50.6-percent Cecil Newton, Cam’s father, I’m sure some of you are still as Believe or not, the Pacers are do- shooting after a challenging 2009- and agent Kenny Rogers were baffled as I am. They really don’t ing it. While the win over the Heat 10.” found to have been involved in have a superstar player. No desig- may not be that much of a shocker Having these players on top of the ploy. nated marksmen from three-point given their recent history, these their game has been a key aspect in Following NCAA protocol, land, no guard with fast hands and Pacers are still competing with the the rising success of the Spurs. Auburn declared Newton ineli- faster feet, no overpowering big man best in league. Is their defense good Parker, who has 7.7 assists per gible earlier in the week. that dominates the paint night in enough to keep them busy in June? game on the season, is at a career Auburn’s next game is Dec. 3 and night out. That remains to be seen. high. He is also averaging 19.1 against South Carolina for the There isn’t even a designated But one thing is clear. The Indi- points per game on 54 percent SEC Championship. scorer. In their three marquee wins, ana Pacers are not to be taken light- shooting. Brief by Oscar Romero a different player has led the team in ly. And if you try and just outscore The top five teams on the Power points each time. them, well you’re in for a long fall. Rankings are the Dallas Mavericks,