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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 21 Thursday March 12, 2009 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton JOSH AKOGNON King of the West Irvine campus: It’s about to get messy During the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball Big West Tour- nament quarterfinal win over UC Faculty says renovation Riverside, Akognon’s 37 points and parking issues may set various records. cause another search The senior passed Leon Wood’s school record for most points in a By sean belk season with 741. Wood set the re- Daily Titan Assistant News Editor cord with 719 points in 1984. [email protected] His 37 points were the most points in a Big West Tournament New concerns have arisen regard- game. Previous record was 36. ing the proposed site for the reloca- Moved into 8th place all-time tion of Cal State Fullerton’s Irvine for points in a season in the Big campus extension from the former West. El Toro Marine Corps. Air Station. Set a personal best with nine While administrators said the three-point field goals in a game. building would be a good fit, Aca- For full coverage of the game demic Senate officials, following the visit www.dailytitan.com negotiations, indicated Tuesday that the proposed building might not be the best option due to renovation DTSHORTHAND and parking issues. “We are going into this site know- Got talent? ing we are going to have a huge park- The Student Leadership Insti- ing issue,” Jack Bedell, an Academic tute Club will be hosting the first Senate representative who reports to ever participant Talent Showcase the Associated Students Inc., Board on March 25 in the TSU Pavil- of Directors, said. “This site is not lion at 6 p.m. where I would go with it.” This will be an opportunity The new campus building would to share your amazing talent and come with a five-to-seven-year lease find out more about the Student contract, he said. Leadership Institute. Friends and Last week, the Daily Titan report- family are welcome. ed that school officials were eyeing All acts must have at least one a building located near the Irvine member who is a past or present Spectrum to take over as the new Student Leadership Institute par- campus in order to accommodate students from South Orange Coun- By LUIS DELGADILLO/Daily Titan News Director ticipant. Group size is limited to An empty courtyard at the Cal State Fullerton Irvine campus on the former El Toro Marine Corps. Air Station. The future of the campus location hangs by a thread as negotiations no more than 10 members. Acts ty and beyond. continue. Administrators say a proposed location, near the Irvine Spectrum would make an “excellent” choice. Academic Senate officials say that might not be the best option. can be no longer than 5 minutes During Tuesday’s ASI board meet- and all music or other media ing, Bedell said tenants surrounding than the previous one, he said. how the university should proceed. the President Milton Gordon to In addition to parking issues, Be- must be on tae, CD or iPod. the proposed site would be affected With time ticking away, some Bedell, who will be drafting the come up with a parking plan that dell also indicated that the new build- The deadline to sign-up via by the frequency of student parking, Academic Senate officials are now resolution, already said he recom- would increase parking capacity in ing wouldn’t be good for refurbishing email is March 15 at sli@fuller- and are “not used to students.” recommending looking at the few mends not going forward with the the evening. Parking during the day or upgrading. The university would eventually ton.edu. For more information prospects left in their hunt for a new proposed facility, although he is should be acceptable, she said. “I wasn’t aware of those issues be- call (714) 278-3211. have to pay for a possible shuttle “Parking is always an issue when fore,” ASI President Curtis Schlauf- service that would end up costing location. “strongly in favor” of maintaining a The university’s Academic Senate South County presence. you have a campus,” she said. “As we man said in a phone interview. “The thousands of dollars because of in- know, Fullerton students are facing is expected to vote on a resolution However, Susan Cooper, dean of Irvine campus dean addressed some It is not a heartbreak sufficient parking spaces for the pro- parking challenges right now.” of (the benefits) but didn’t discuss for the Irvine campus during an the Irvine campus, said by e-mail record, it is very edgy and posed site, which is expected to be 20 Cooper said only one business is any of the issues that would arise. The 11:30 a.m. meeting today, outlining faculty members are working with

“poppy and radio friendly, percent, or 20,000 square feet larger located in a separate building with its university is in a tough situation.”

but at the same time it has own parking on the proposed Irvine Schlaufman said officials have a dynamic mellow side. campus property, and wouldn’t be af- indicated there would be more ben- “ A brief history of the Irvine campus fected by students. Regarding shuttle efits, with a 2-1 monetary return, – Skyler Nielsen, services, she said the Spectrum oper- from having an Irvine campus, but Frontman for Oh No Not Stereo ates a free shuttle, which could serve faculty members are concerned the See Detour, page 4 students, and also organizes car and extension might eventually become van pools, and assists businesses in a drain on the main Fullerton cam- 2008 the Spectrum area with transporta- pus, which is currently experiencing 2002 tion. One year lease extension widespread budget cuts due to the ‘The Daily Show Moves to Irvine granted by Lennar Corp., “(The Spectrum) also provides a state’s economic crisis. under a lease which refuses to grant a free shuttle from the train station,” lease extension to the “I strongly disagree with the fact Stewart vs. Cramer’ university Cooper said. “They will work with us that it’s a waste,” Schlaufman said. on a solution that best fits our staff, “But I’m also torn with this issue. faculty and students.” 2009 You have to look at the bigger pic- 1989 2005 Since the lease for the former air ture.” Received special With time running out on lease base site will expire June 30 and While the Academic Senate’s reso- appropriations to fund Attempts to purchase land extension, university o cials are the landowner, Lennar Corp., has the establishment of where the university is nding themselves struggling to lution will have no binding effect the campus in Mission currently located, but fails locate an adequate satellite- no interest in keeping the univer- on the decision and lease agreement Viejo and is outbid by Lennar campus facility Corp., current lease holders sity extension at the city’s Great Park negotiations, full-time faculty are in- grounds, officials have been recently creasingly at odds with the existence scrambling to come up with a new In this YouTube video, The GRAPhIC By cHRISTEE LEMONS/Daily Titan Features Editor facility. See IRVINE, Page 2 Daily Show’s Jon Stewart takes on CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer for his faulty eco- nomic recession predictions. Round two of the Stewart and Cramer cable show grudge will Economy blocks O.C. stores from staying open air tonight on The Daily Show at 11 p.m. E.D.T. Nearly 15 stores closed tal, there are nearly 17 empty store- years, but the company closed be- tion, still draws shoppers like Connie income as we did a year ago, but we fronts in the mall, Tattabas said. cause the owner was not making Gomez, 28, CSUF political science still have the same outgo as we did shop in Orange County’s Employees and business owners enough money to stay in business,” major, who visits the mall frequent- a year ago,” Marshall Tanaka, owner WEATHER popular shopping center alike blame the closures on the lack Dominguez said. ly. of Past Tense, said. “If it is this slow of sales due to the poor economy. Due to losing her job, Juana, who “I like going to The Block be- now, I wonder how any store will By Jose Gonzalez “There are people still walking is trying to transfer to a California cause it is an outdoor mall, and it survive in the month of November. TODAY TOMorrow For the Daily Titan around, but nobody is stopping to State University to earn her teaching has different types [email protected] buy anything and business here has credentials, had no financial alterna- of stores,” she said. been very slow,” Tattabas said. tive except to skip attending college “I felt sad when one The poor economy has affected Tattabas has been working for Past this spring. of my favorite stores some shopping centers around Or- Tense for the past two years and add- She said she is hoping her circum- closed.” ange County, one being The Block ed, “Business at The Block gets worse stances change and she’ll be able to Gomez was refer- High: 65° High: 61° at Orange. with every day.” attend classes in the fall. ring to Ron Jon Surf Low: 49° Low: 45° In the past three months, many Another person who has been “The owner of Sunscape told me Shop, which closed PARTLY CLOUDY CHANCE OF RAIN stores have closed their doors includ- directly affected by the closing of that if the economy gets better in the its doors last Decem- ing three anchor stores: Hilo Hattie, one store at The Block is Juana near future, he will open the business ber. the store of Hawaii; Virgin Megas- Dominguez, a Fullerton Commu- again, but that doesn’t help me right Store owners are CONTACT US tore and Steve & Barry’s, according nity College student who worked for now,” she said. “I couldn’t enroll for also frustrated about to Connie Tattabas, assistant man- Sunscape, a sunglass cart, until two classes this semester because I have no the situation. Main line: ( 714) 278-3373 ager of Past Tense. months ago when the store went out money to pay for books, and I didn’t “Like most of the News desk: (714) 278-4415 Advertising: (714) 278-4411 They have all gone out of business of business. qualify for financial aid either.” stores here, we are E-mail: [email protected] within the month of January. In to- “I worked at Sunscape for three The mall, a popular local attrac- not making the same GRAPhIC courtesy of MCT 2 Page Two March 12, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS irvine: should we renovate or move? From Page 1 extension, especially in Irvine. There is apartment housing nearby. ing the Irvine campus would mean INTERNATIONAL The proposed building would be It is on the route of several bus lines saving CSUF a substantial amount Pakistani government detains hundreds of an Irvine campus all together. a prime location for students who and is close to the train station. It is of money, but it would also mean Some ASI board members said have to commute far distances, some in the heart of the business district more students would be transferring ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MCT) – The Pakistani government detained the decision to continue an exten- as far as San Diego, to take classes and our No. 1 majors at Irvine are in to the Fullerton campus, which is hundreds of political opponents and lawyers Wednesday and banned public sion campus wouldn’t be fair to the that aren’t offered at closer Califor- the College of Business.” already dealing with parking issues gatherings in two provinces, in a move designed to weaken a protest march nia State University campuses. If a decision is reached, summer and cutbacks. rest of the university. and reminiscent of crackdowns under military ruler Pervez Musharraf. The Irvine campus serves students session classes for Irvine campus “My first reaction to the loss of “We don’t know how much it’s The detentions are likely to further damage the credibility of the U.S.- from nearly 45 different zip codes, would be taken at the current lo- the Irvine campus is, what are we go- allied civilian government, elected last year and led by the Pakistan Peoples going to cost in the future,” Roshan Bedell said. cation, while Fall semester classes ing to do with all these people?” ASI Party, and of already unpopular President Asif Ali Zardari, according to ana- Patel, ASI board director for the “It is an excellent choice,” Cooper would pick up at the new location. Board Chair Christine Henderson lysts, the Pakistani political opposition and average Pakistanis interviewed College of Business and Economics, said, regarding the proposed site. “It On the other hand, if the Irvine said. “We represent Orange County. Wednesday. said. is in Irvine, which allows easy ac- campus is closed, some fear it will Our biggest purpose is to reach out If the confrontation continues, it has the potential to increasingly destabi- There does appear to be an inter- cess to all freeways and toll-ways. It never open again. to students that live here. The main lize the nuclear-armed nation and hurt the government’s ability to focus on est in salvaging the idea of a campus is close to restaurants and shopping. Administration officials said clos- issue I have is access to education.” the fight against terrorists along the country’s porous border with Afghani- stan, analysts said. The political turmoil comes at a time when Pakistan is negotiating two truces with militants and dealing with an economic crisis that has fueled anger against the Pakistan Peoples Party. “They’re doing exactly what a dictator would do,” said Talat Masood, a Think pink: California teachers need support retired general and security analyst in Pakistan. “It’s going to turn violent if they really suppress this march like they’re trying to.” Today is the day to don them to make and I have signs al- Teachers Association, said. wanted to come to a profession ready made because we attended After receiving a pink slip, teach- where they receive a lay off notice ev- rose-colored clothing to the one in Placentia on Yorba Linda ers have to wait in fear for the final ery year. Some of these teachers have NATIONAL raise awareness and show Boulevard and Placentia Avenue last say, which will be determined by the been receiving lay off notices for the solidarity with professors Friday,” Andy Montoya, president school districts in May. past four years,” Montoya said. Obama considers using National Guard drug war of FETA (Fullerton’s Elementary “We’re not losing students, we’re Also with fewer teachers at hand, Teachers Association) who helped losing teachers, so we’re actually go- the burden will stretch to the per- By Noella May Hebert WASHINGTON (MCT) - President Obama weighed in Wednesday on organize the events, said. “I have had ing to have higher class sizes and sonal expenses of some teachers. the escalating drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border, saying he was looking at For the Daily Titan [email protected] some signs made for a while. We’re that’s going to make it harder to have “Teachers just buy that much possibly deploying National Guard troops to contain the violence, but ruling just going to rally for one hour, 4:30 any type of one-on-one with the stu- more out of their pockets and they out any immediate military move. to 5:30 p.m., and to just raise aware- dents,” Rogers said. just step it up that much more, and “We’re going to examine whether and if National Guard deployments In efforts to raise awareness and show support for the teachers and ness, try to get the media involved to A Fullerton seventh grade, ju- unfortunately it’s come to a point would make sense and under what circumstances they would make sense,” show everyone that the state is really nior high teacher, Lynda Hodges, where teachers can’t afford to do this students affected by the growing Obama said during an interview with journalists for regional papers, includ- hurting education.” described what the pink slips detail. anymore,” Rogers said. “With the classroom budget cut backs, the ing a McClatchy reporter. “Unfortunately ‘Pink Friday’ is “It’s your notification that the dis- massive cuts that have come, there is California Teachers Association has “I don’t have a particular tipping point in mind,” he said. “I think it’s something that trict has the right no way the teachers are going to be organized a state-wide plan of ac- unacceptable if you’ve got drug gangs crossing our borders and killing U.S. has to happen,” to lay you off, to able to make up for it.” tion to protest lay-off notices. The citizens.” Jim Rogers, a 1986 I actually bought release you from The fear of education cut backs is

Already this year there have been 1,000 people killed in Mexico along association has organized two events Cal State Fuller- your contract or not limited to the teachers. the border, following 2008’s death toll of 5,800, according to federal of- locally, a “Pink Thursday Rally,” ton alumnus who “a pink shirt. If it helps they have to do it “In reality you don’t get enough ficials who credit Mexican President Felipe Calderon for a crackdown on coined by the “Pink Friday” dead- graduated with a get the word out, I (give notice) if you money from the state or the fed- drug cartels. line, and “Stand Up for Schools” degree in child de- “ are a permanent eral government to be able to main- protest being held this afternoon in velopment, said. think it’s a great color. employee, but tain at least some of those jobs that Downtown Fullerton on the corner Rogers, who – Jim Rogers, they don’t have to they’re giving notices to. It’s the kids of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman STATE is now a board CSUF alumnus end up letting you who are going to suffer because they Proposal to California: Will you unmarry us? Avenue. member with the go,” she said. aren’t going to have as many people The events are designed to raise National Educa- Cuts on educa- taking care of them and providing awareness about what has been tion Association/California Teachers tion may be seen as one step in the what they need as they do now. I SAN JOSE (MCT) – Ali Shams, a senior at the University of California San nicknamed “Pink Friday,” because Association, plans to be out in style long path to fixing the state’s budget teach junior high, so we may have Diego, was watching a soccer game with a bunch of buddies when his phone it refers to the pink slips that K-12 Friday. crisis. no counselors on campus or nurses started ringing Tuesday, and refused to stop. teachers and higher education pro- “I actually bought a new pink “I feel that this is a first step, but on campus, as well as fewer teachers, Surprising even the 22-year-old pre-law student, his personal project during fessors will be receiving due to the shirt. If it helps get the word out, I it has to be done on a more curable no media specialists on campus, so Christmas break - framing a constitutional amendment initiative to replace the $11 billion in education cuts in the think it’s a great color,” he said. basis. They’re really ruining people’s there’s a lot of things that are going word “marriage” with “domestic partnership” under state law - was cleared by 2009 state budget. Friday, March 13 Not everyone who receives a pink lives and adding to the unemploy- to crumble,” Hodges said. California Secretary of State Debra Bowen to gather petition signatures for a is the deadline for the school districts slip will be laid off, but the chances ment lines,” Montoya said. Hodges, with her son who is a potential statewide ballot. to issue these preliminary pink slips are uncomfortably high. The impact on the students will CSUF alumnus, will be there to Many of the state’s largest newspapers were on the phone wanting to discuss to teachers across the state. Last year, “Education in California (will be) not stop with the cut backs. With support not only his mother as a the unusual initiative launched by Shams and his friend Kaelan Housewright, thousands of public school teachers cut by more than $11 billion over the fear of layoff notices each year, teacher, but also as a former student. a 21-year-old senior at the California Institute of the Arts. received pink slips and more than the next 17 months, so we’re going the teaching profession could be less “I’m going to be wearing pink. My The measure would overturn Proposition 8’s ban on same-sex marriage, and half lost their positions. to lose teachers,” Rogers, who is also desired. son and his girlfriend are going to have California treat all unions – opposite-sex or same-sex – as domestic part- “What we’re going to do, is we’re Board Member of the National Edu- “It’s scaring people out of educa- be joining me at the rally Thursday,” nerships. It would also allow churches, synagogues and mosques to decide who going to wear pink; I have signs for cation Association and California tion, out of the profession. No one Hodges said. they want to marry in a social, rather than civil, ceremony. The initiative might be an extreme long shot to pass or to get on the ballot. Obama decries earmarks, signs bill with 9,000 of them For the Record WASHINGTON (MCT) – As a any earmarks – spending on special It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- candidate, Barack Obama once said projects usually in senators’ home tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any that a president has to be able to states or representatives’ districts incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction do more than one thing at a time. – he made no such demand of this printed on the front page. 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Then nificantly,” said Steve Ellis, the vice errors. he signed a spending bill that con- president of Taxpayers for Common tains nearly 9,000 of them, some that Sense, a budget watchdog group. members of his own staff shoved in “We appreciate how he kept them last year when they were still mem- out of the stimulus, but we think bers of Congress. he’s only batting .500.” Daily Titan “Let there be no doubt, this piece “The American people know ac- of legislation must mark an end to tions speak louder than words,” said Editorial the old way of doing business, and Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, his Executive Editor Jessica Terrell the beginning of a new era of re- party’s leader in the House of Rep- Managing Editor Michal Olszewski sponsibility and accountability,” resentatives. “The president’s new Editorial Director Austen Montero Obama said. promises on earmark reform would News Director Luis Delgadillo He said, however, that it was cru- carry greater weight if they had been Asst. News Editor Sean Belk cial for him to sign the $410 billion accompanied by a veto keeping his Courtesy of mct Asst. News Editor Jesica Eastman bill as soon as earlier promis- Asst. News Editor Eui-jo Marquez President Barack Obama delivers remarks and signs an Executive Order creating the Features Editor Muey Saephanh it arrived at the I am signing an im- es on earmark White House Council on Women and Girls in the East Room of the White House on Features Editor Christee Lemons White House reform.” Wednesday, March 11, 2009. From right: executive director of the Council Tina Tchen, Asst. Features Editor Brittney Lange from Con- perfect“ ... bill, because it’s The bill council chair Valerie Jarrett and Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky. Sports Editor Crysania Salcido gress because c o n t a i n s

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Detour Editor Jackie Connor finance much function of government, marks worth Copy Chief Amy Dempsey of the govern- $7.6 billion, Copy Editor Jessica Cartie ment for the and we have a lot more “ according to Photo Editor Daniel Suzuki rest of this fis- Ta x p a y e r s Editor’s Assistant Isa Ghani work to do. Adviser Ricardo Chavira cal year. It was – Barack Obama, for Common Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 largely written President Sense. News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] last year but N o t a b l e was held back among them Advertising while Republican George W. Bush are $155.9 million worth of projects Director of Advertising Sarah Oak was president because he opposed that six members of the Obama ad- Production Assistant Chris Ullyott it. ministration who were members of Production Assistant Mandi Braga “I am signing an imperfect ... Congress last year, when the bill was National Sales & Promotion Kassia Azimioara bill,” Obama said, “because it’s nec- originally written, inserted into the Classified Manager Kiran Kazalbash essary for the ongoing functions of bill. Account Executive Liz Hernandez government, and we have a lot more Top among them was Vice Presi- Account Executive Dante Galan work to do. We can’t have Congress dent Joe Biden. As a senator from Account Executive Andrew St. Pierre bogged down at this critical juncture Delaware, Biden added 56 earmarks Account Executive Katie Hennessey Account Executive David Ahn in our economic recovery.” that cost a total of $52.1 million, in- Account Executive Adrian Gaitan Obama proposed changing the cluding $13.7 million for the Intra- Distribution Santana Ramos way special projects are financed, coastal Waterway from the Delaware Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage including competitive bidding for River to the Chesapeake Bay and spending that goes to for-profit $190,000 to help build a children’s Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 businesses. Aides also said the White museum in Wilmington. Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] House Office of Management and Geographically, Alaska topped The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The Budget would review the spending the list, with 100 earmarks valued at Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, bill for examples of wasteful spend- $143 million, or $209.71 per capita. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public ing. The president then could send Next was North Dakota, with $110 forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, those back to Congress as proposed million or $172 per capita. advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified cuts, called rescissions, for an up-or- Last on the list: Arizona, the home in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- down vote. state of Sen. John McCain, with $54 mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. Although Obama insisted that the million, or $8.41 per capita. McCain Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan recently enacted $787 billion plan railed against the practice through- to stimulate the economy be free of out the weeklong Senate debate. March 12, 2009 Features 3 Elevator traffic no more Tips for finding a new job online College park stairs are hidden, but are up (MCT) – Looking for a new job? cic(underscore)text/employ/em- to par with the state of California You might consider attending a ca- ploy-interview/fair.htm reer fair. By Will Soistman Career fairs offer a good oppor- How to navigate and get the most For the Daily Titan tunity for job hunters to meet with from the career fair experience. [email protected] company recruiters and explore po- tential employment. But simply at- – Monster.com tending a career fair does not guar- resources.monster.com/job-fairs/ Push, look up, whistle, push again. facilities management and campus ar- antee landing a job. Performing a bit ncf(underscore)1005.asp Turn around, look up, push again. chitect for CSUF of 19 years, has been in of advance preparation going into a Offers 10 tips for improving your The chime finally arrives after three charge of planning new facilities: What career fair could help tip the hiring chance of landing new work at a job minutes of impatient waiting. Except to build, where to build it and where to odds in your favor. fair. the arrow is pointing up. get the money to fund it. He also is in The Internet offers all kinds of -in Ah, the joys of waiting for an elevator charge of the Design and Construction formation about career fairs. While – National Career Fairs in Cal State Fullerton’s College Park. team, and the Physical Plant team. some sites target events in specific www.nationalcareerfairs.com/advice Chris Nommensen, junior, eagerly He explained that because the build- geographic locations or focus on Features insights on how to make waits again for his friend, the elevator. ing was built in the 1970s, certain styles a particular hiring entity, such as a a good impression and making con- His class is in the basement, only one were used to design the building. Similar state government, other sites provide versation at a job fair, and following floor away from where he is standing, to the Humanities building, the stairs are tips on how to be at your best when up with a potential employer. but he cannot get there any faster than located near the elevators, but because so meeting a potential employer at a the elevator will allow. After all, most many students are using the stairs in the fair. people think there are no stairs in Col- Humanities building, the stairs are easy Here are a few Web sites that serve lege Park. to find. up useful tips about attending a ca- However, deep in the untraveled cor- “The stairs in College Park were not reer fair: ners of College Park, past the door with meant to be convenient and accessible, a sign that says “no deliveries at this en- but to do what they were intended,” – Bankrate.com trance,” and beyond the door with a sign Bond said. “While not pretty, they do www.bankrate.com/brm/news/ that says “stairs,” lies what students have meet the fire code that California State advice/19991019a.asp been wanting for years: Stairs that con- requires each building to have.” Contains insights on preparing for nect the basement to the first floor. The reason the stairs are so hard to a career fair, how to dress and what Nommensen said he didn’t know find in College Park is because they are you might expect once you arrive. about the stairs and that he “always exactly where they should be. Students

thought CP was too good for (the are just not used to this because when – Jobs & Careers stairs).” entering a building such as McCarthy or www.jobscareers.com/articles/landa- Nommensen is not the only student Mihaylo Hall, they are confronted with jobatjobfaire.html who didn’t know the whereabouts of the easily accessible stairs on either side of Provides advice on how to land a job stairs in College Park, senior and com- the building. at a career fair. munications major, Erica Espitia had “With (Mihaylo Hall) we actually heard about the stairs, but could never purposely put the classrooms on the first – Federal Citizens Information find them. and second floors. That way we actu- Center “I knew, but barely figured out where ally encourage people to use the stairs as www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ they were yesterday!” opposed to the elevators,” Bond added. The way the other buildings at CSUF “The elevators are actually kind of tucked are setup, they always have stairs located away from view.” right next to the escalators and elevators. There are signs hanging down pointing to where the stairs are in the buildings.. But College Park has a different sto- ry. First built in the 1970s, College Park is now a part of the CSUF Auxiliary Service Corporation (ASC). This cor- poration is in charge of such things as selling books, food and leasing land for housing. Jay Bond, associate vice president of

Spring break plans dry up (MCT) – Alli Parsons, a senior at Consider this scenario: You are University of Delaware, embarked on booking a flight from the John F. what one may consider the typical Kennedy airport in New York, to go spring break trip as a college sopho- to Acapulco, Mexico. You plan to stay more. Traveling to Acapulco, Mexi- for seven nights and have a group of co, with seven of her friends, she de- five people. You want to get a pack- scribed numerous contests and beach age deal, which may include items activities by day, and bars and clubs such as express entry into clubs, free by night. It was what Parsons called cover, and an open bar. According to “one big party.” the Student City Web site, your trip There are many options for stu- would cost anywhere from approxi- dents hoping to go on a spring break mately $1000 to almost $6000, a trip during their college years. Some hefty price for anyone- especially col- students, like Parsons, travel to Mexi- lege students. co, while others choose to stay within With the decline of Student City the United States and travel to places spring breakers reaching about 15 such as Panama City, Fla. and South percent this year, organizations are Padre, Texas. doing everything they can to keep While all of these trips can be fun students booking trips. and lead to many memories, there is According to Chirichello, this year often the issue of cost lingering on Student City is offering new specials college student’s minds. And with as an incentive. “Obviously, with the By George Bridges/MCT the suffering economy, can students way times are these days, there has A beach umbrella sits on Waikiki Beach on Oahu in Hawaii. still afford to go on that elaborate, all- to be some kind of incentive,” Chir- inclusive spring break trip they have ichello said. “Everyone takes a hit.” heard so much about? Specials can range from a $50 dis- lo said. The answer is no, according to count, to free meals or drinks, to the Another way to decrease cost is to Joey Isaacson, a University of Colo- “deal of the day” offer, where students stay in the United States.. By doing rado student, who went to Puerto who sign up that day receive a trip this, students can save money on air- Vallarta twice in high school but can perk. An example is destination dol- plane fares, especially if they can drive no longer afford it. “I’d like to go lars, which provide students up to to their destination. Trips to Panama back to Mexico while in college, but I $60 to spend at their spring break City, Fla., for instance, typically begin definitely can’t,” he said. “I just don’t location. Specials change from week- at about $759 per person for a five- have 700 bucks lying around.” to-week, and can depend on variables person trip package through Student Students like Isaacson have ad- such as how early students sign up for City. When booking through Stu- equate reasons for concern, but there their spring break trips. dent City, students travel to Panama are ways to work around the steep For those students still looking to City by bus instead of plane. costs associated with spring break go on a spring break trip, but con- However, staying in the United trips, and still have an enjoyable week cerned about the price, Chirichello States is not always less expensive. off from school. suggests options for budgeting trips. Booking a five-person, seven- night Spring break trips range in price, “A lot of college kids can’t have their trip from JKF to South Padre, Texas, depending on package deals, loca- cake and eat it too,” he said. “They for example, would cost about $1000 tions, and length of stay. This year’s want to stay at the best hotel, all- or more through Student City. most popular spring break destina- inclusive and spend 600 bucks. You Students like Isaacson have decid- tions through Student City, an or- have to be able to budget it out.” ed to follow the advice of staying in ganization designed to help students Suggestions for budgeting trips the U.S. to cut back on costs. Isaac- organize and promote their dream include going for four or five nights, son is considering going skiing in spring break, are Acapulco, Can- instead of seven, which can save $200 Colorado during his one-week break cun and the Bahamas, said Student to $300. Another tip is to pay more from school, which would save lodg- City regional sales manager Anthony up front to avoid paying as much ing and transportation fees, since he Chirichello. upon arrival, or visa versa, Chirichel- already lives in the area. y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

4 www.dailytitan.com March , 2009 [email protected] • (714) 278-5027 Boomkat reaches for the stars Event By Jackie Connor adds substance to the funky sound 2003, Boomkat has been featured Calendar Daily Titan Detour Editor without hinting too much at a femi- on several sound tracks to films such [email protected] nistic fury thematic approach. as The Italian Job, Hot Chicks and In short, the band is not afraid to Mean Girls, to name a few. Their March Wildly eccentric fashionistas and rock the house. sound has evolved from electronic scenesters alike flocked to LA’s exclu- The glitz and glamour of Boom- beats that occasionally break down sive Plush Lounge, hidden beneath kat was felt the fullest by silver stars from hip hop on the first album, to 12 Thursday the Key Club, Monday to celebrate illuminating Plush Lounge. The stars the current pop disco. Their live per- • Lady Gaga the brother-sister band Boomkat’s spun and danced to the music of formances rely more heavily on rock HOB San Diego release of their newest album A Mil- Boomkat, reflecting a brilliant shim- and a couple of Apple computers. lion Trillion Stars. mer across the swaying crowd. The Boomkat exhibits an original style • De La Soul People arrived at every angle to ambience seemed to embody the that is curated by multi-talented lead Key Club take in some drinks, and lounge in group’s eclectic mix of techno, pop singer Manning. • Babasonicos the colorful atmosphere while DJs and a taste of hip hop that shines “I have my own vision in fashion spun some groovin’ tunes. throughout A Million Trillion Stars. and music,” Manning said. “I don’t Club Nokia The group echoes an urban-pop- “Their whole album is just song like to be bored, so if I can’t act, • Arabian Nights disco sound that radiates with femi- after song of brilliance,” Joel Mi- then I’ll write a song, if I can’t think OC Performing Arts Center nine energy. Lead singer, fashion chaely, actor and fan, said. “It tells about writing a song, then I’ll design • Cursive designer/actress Taryn Manning, this amazing journey and it really clothes.” exhibits a sassy urban style that co- gets me pumped up for my day.” This multi-talented musician is Spaceland alesces with her up-beat, fun and In addition to releasing their first backed by her brother and ‘mac • Jakes spicy lyrics. Her raspy rocker voice album Boomkatalog.One. in April jockey’ Kellin Manning. For the past eVocal 11 years, the brother-sister duo has been co-writing and producing mu- sic. 13 Friday “Kellin would rather be complete- • Hard 13 ly in the background, but he’s a huge part of who Boomkat is,” drummer Shrine Expo Center Gabriel “Front Row” Rowland said. • Rascal Flatts “Taryn’s got decades of talent com- Irvine Meadows ing out her finger nails for a lot of • DJ Quick Live different art forms.” Between talent and brains, Boom- Irvine Meadows kat can rock a crowd, creating an in- • The Academy Is... satiable energy that leaves listeners Chain Reaction wanting more of their innovative sound. • Pendulum Never to be subdued or become Glass House too mainstream, Boomkat is trail- Photos By Wendybird/ For the Daily Titan • Taylor Hicks blazing their own scene amongst Boomkat’s Taryn Manning rocks the mic at the CD release show for “A Million Trillion scenes in Los Angeles. Stars” at the Plush Lounge below the Key Club in Hollywood last Monday. Pantages Theater • Flake Hogue Barmichaels Oh No Not Stereo celebrates record 14 Saturday • Pendulum Band on the rise performs at The Viper Room in Hollywood in honor of their newest release album,003, for fans and newcomers alike Club Nokia • The Whispers By Chelsea Menshek Like any other band, ONNS has pre-show rituals. “We’ve been working our asses off and trying to create op- For the Daily Titan “We take a shot of whiskey before every show,” Karvinen portunities for ourselves independently without having an Nokia Theatre [email protected] said. agent or record label making decisions for us,” Nielsen said. • Richard Swift, Local This band is all about having a good time, and it shows be- “We are working all the angles ourselves.” cause they are a blast on stage. ONNS’s Nielsen and Lee spent In the past, ONNS has toured with Sugarcult and recently Natives All eyes are on Oh No Not Stereo as frontman Skyler Nielsen three months over the past summer in Scottsdale, Ariz. at a got back from the U.K. with The All American Rejects. In the Yost Theater jumps on top of stereos and rushes into the audience. house they rented, writing 50 songs for the new album. Their future, they plan on traveling with Deep Insight, who currently It was quite the party on stage as the band held up their • Roscoe Umali inspiration was Iron Maiden and plenty of Coors Lights, they has the No. 1 single in Finland. drinks in a cheers to the packed crowd in West Hollywood. Knitting Factory explained with smiles on their faces. They moved all of their While on tour, the band dreads days off; music is their job, “We are Oh No Not Stereo!” Nielsen shouted. “Put your gear and friends out there for the summer in true rock ‘n’ roll not just a hobby, so they take business very seriously in the • The Fenians drinks in the air.” fashion. most enjoyable way possible. The crowd cheered. HOB Anaheim When returning to Los Angeles, they picked the catchiest “I am looking forward to getting bigger and better tours and Oh No Not Stereo (ONNS) celebrated the release of their songs for 003. Some of their developing a long list of bands new album, 003, at the Viper Room Tuesday night. The ener- 15 Sunday most popular songs include we have played with,” Lee said. getic band was the final act of the evening, and premiered two “Lets Get It Started,” “All “I want to gain camaraderie.” • Millencolin new music videos as well as new songs from the record. It is not a heartbreak record. It You” and “Hurricanes.” Even with dreams of play- ONNS started out as a duo with Nielsen (lead singer/guitar/ HOB Anaheim

The new album is ener- is very edgy and poppy and radio ing at venues such as Madison piano) and Mykul Lee (drummer). The two met at a guitar “ • Duke Ellington Orchestra getic, fun and raw, but also “ Square Garden or hearing their shop and hit it off. The name of the band came from the fact timeless. ONNS has the en- friendly, but at the same time it has a songs on mainstream radio, CSUF Performing Arts that Nielsen is deaf in one ear from a terrible ATV accident ergy of Nirvana and the heart ONNS is extremely grateful of • The Drones, THEART making him unable to hear in stereo. It also came from the peo- dynamic mellow side. of The Beatles. 003 is a rep- – Skyler Nielsen where they are now. ple’s perception of the band as a live duo, but with the sound of Echoplex resentation of their musical It seems as though ONNS is a full rock ‘n’ roll band. and instrumental ability. an immensely dedicated group, • The Atom Age On stage the band had two extra members that evening, in- “It is not a heartbreak re- and will continue in their career Alex’s Bar cluding Jussi Karvinen (guitar/singer) and Marc ‘Ice Hockey’ cord,” Nielsen said. “It is very edgy and poppy and radio friend- pursuit in the future, but they still understand it’s important (bass/singer). It was Karvinen’s 25th birthday, so the vibes flow- ly, but at the same time it has a dynamic mellow side.” to live in the moment. During the last song, Nielsen throws ing through the room were even more charged. 16 Monday ONNS is constantly in pursuit of booking tours – sometimes the keyboard off the stage as if he was in a total state of carpe “I’ve known these people for a long time,” ‘Ice Hockey’ said • they even book multiple tours at the same time, which can be diem. Common, Biz Markie as he wiped the sweat off his forehead after the show. “Its an sporadic. They just wait for the “yes.” It’s their motivation that The long black curtains close and the stage disappears. The Hard Rock Cafe honor to play with them.” helps them pull through the struggles without a record label. band stops, but the crowd does not. • Primal Scream Club Nokia • Asobi Seksu ‘A Glimpse of His Heart’ on display at the TSU Detroit Bar • Soundtrack Of Our Lives By CHARLES PURNELL graphs of people and places she’s ex- poverty.” about how we’re so small in the For the Daily Titan perienced over the past two years. Three photographs of kids living world and we’re so helpless. Pretty Troubadour [email protected] Homeless men are the subjects of in a South L.A. orphanage, where much all we can do is reach out to • Every Avenue the first three photographs. Through Yu taught math and English for six God for what we need.” HOB Anaheim Stephanie Yu is a deeply spiritual creative use of depth of field and weeks last summer during an intern- In the interview with Graphic woman who looks for the beauty of bright sunlight, the pictures force ship follow. With the children, she Services, Yu showed her online port- God through the people and things you to see buoyance in the forlorn. captured the essence of hope more folio and stared into stolid faces. 17 Tuesday she encounters. The sequence is intermittent by than with the images of men who Ashley McKell of marketing and • David Archuleta She smiles brightly when she talks a photograph of an old, filthy and evolved into vagrants, and more than public relations called her a week Glass House about her photography exhibit titled abandoned sneaker in an alley she the photograph of the obstinate L.A. later and said they were full, and “A Glimpse of His Heart,” at the stumbled upon while on an assign- slum. The last photo in the series of if there is space next semester they • ... And You Will Know Us by Titan Student Union Plaza Gallery. ment for a woman who runs mission children has been altered through would call her. the Trail of Dead She wants people to see a glimpse of organizations. The photo is meant to PhotoShop, adding a background Yu took that as a rejection and Echoplex God’s heart when they look at her show optimism in destitute South of trees with low opacity; one of two didn’t think her work would be con- • 3rd Alley photos. Los Angeles. It’s also the photo she digitally manipulated photos. sidered any further. To her astonish- The exhibit Yu, 20, junior- pho is most fond of. The photo that brings the ex- ment, McKell called her in the mid- CSULB tojournalism major, put on through “When I shot it, I didn’t know hibition to a close is a two-picture January and asked her was she still the Graphic Services Department that it was going to turn out so stack of beach sand and receding interested. Yu replied with a zealous 18 Wednesday last October, ends Friday. blue with the background, with the water, and the finger of an orphan “Yes,” and had two weeks to get her • Delirious? The spotlights behind the Plaza clouds,” Yu said. “I just realized this from Mexico touching the hand of images up. Gallery’s glass shine on ten photo- is a glimpse of hope in the midst of Yu’s church friend. Two more clever Greg Hansen, Graphic Services HOB Anaheim photos of hands precede the stacked manager, said the person who was • Mariza image. One is of fingers interlocked supposed to be featured canceled Walt Disney Concert Hall in prayer with shallow depth of field. at the last minute so they contacted The other is of the arms and hands the next two people in line. One was • Live From LA of her cousin from Taiwan reaching Yu. The Terrace up against a gold background. Hansen is pleased by the exhibit • Smith & Pyle, The Happy At her reception Feb. 27, one and said he’s heard positive feed- month after the exhibit opened, it back. Problem was the most talked about photo, “The Volunteer Service Center Spaceland Yu’s friend Ally Roberts, 18, said. was looking at it and they thought it Roberts, an undeclared freshman, was pretty cool because it was right said, “I like this one right here be- along their alley as far as some of the cause I just like what it represents stuff they work on,” he said. March 12, 2009 DETOUR 5 Spring Semiotics: Eye spy Yarnall shoots in public spaces, His next big project is a group mostly while on the bus. His pho- installation that goes up in CSUF’s tographs are beautiful and whimsi- Exit Gallery March 18. cal glimpses into people’s lives. The “It runs with a common theme in colors bleed into one another, the my work, it’s about being watched,” shapes are undefined and the spaces Yarnall said. unknown. His images are powerful and hon- est in their ability to convey ambigu- ity, while still maintaining a sense of purpose and acceptance. By Melaney Schmidt “I like to learn new things and I Daily Titan Guest Columnist want to make art that teaches people [email protected] something about themselves in a process that I can grow from,” Yar- Ricky Yarnall, a Cal State Fuller- nall said. “My photography is about ton junior, is challenging technique looking at people. It’s about staring and subject with his altruistic meth- at people when they don’t know any- od of photography. one is staring. It’s about invisibility.” His atypical style of image-mak- His images are quiet invitations ing and interest in the uninterrupted into people’s lives. allows a sense of visual intimacy be- Just for a moment, a viewer is tween subject and viewer as he qui- there with the subject watching over etly captures life around the city. people in public spaces as they brief- Yarnall’s presence is unabashedly ly encounter each other, and then inviting as his scruffy unshaven face continue on their way. The moment By Melaney Schmidt/For the Daily Titan and bare feet give off a sense of calm is fleeting, but can make you stop casualness that one can’t help but Ricky Yarnall standing outside the photo dead in your tracks. building at CSUF gravitate toward. As most of us are in a state of educational frenzy, dying to get our grad check done on time and praying that a commencement notice comes in the mail, Yarnall just doesn’t care. He’s here to make art and that’s all that matters. Yarnall is invisible – well, sort of. He uses custom made cameras that are so small and unobtrusive, his subjects never know they are being photographed. He makes images by non-inter- ference and by doing so, truthfully gives viewers an invitation to discov- er people the way he does – quietly and with simple appreciation. Yarnall’s interest in examining people started early in his college ca- reer. He was originally a child and adolescent studies major, only to find himself swept into the dynamic field of art. It allowed him a means to fulfill his unabated desire for ob- servation in a way that was unpre- Photo illustration By Ricky yarnall/For the Daily Titan dictable, and translated visually and “Untitled” was taken in Orange County while riding on an OCTA bus. emotionally. ‘Spare Change’ for skate art By Shannel Crane Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

Last Friday, the Hibbleton Art Gallery in Fullerton held an opening reception for their newest showcase, “Spare Change.” “Spare Change” is a collection of artwork from Andy Jenkins, Mike Myers, Chris Pastras, Russ Pope and Chris Yormick. The five artists all started in the skateboarding industry either as skateboarders or designers. Russ Pope coordinated the Spare Change group. The name of the collection is to reflect the current economic status of our country. “‘Spare Change’ is all social commentary,” Pope said. “It’s a representation of what is going on in the world today, both in the states and globally.” Pope had called Jenkins, Myers, Pastras and Yormick to organize the display. Pope chose these four in particular because he respects the individuals as friends, as well as artists. His works are canvas and maple wood pieces painted with acrylic and ink. “They’re all my friends,” Pope said. “It’s nice to hang out with those you appreciate artistically.” Myers, a Web designer for Reverse Media, was excited to be a part of the group with the other artists. His art- work is a compilation of mixed media on canvas. “I just wanted to paint people,” Myers said. Jenkins, founder of Bend Press publishing company, said he believes that although there are few similarities in the group’s collection of artwork, the similar personal background in skateboarding ties everything together. “The common thread is we all come from skateboard- ing,” Jenkins said. “Our styles of art are all over the place, like skateboarding is.” Jenkins’ artwork is similar to a collage of saved paper items and geometric shapes on paper board. The boards are coated in polyurethane to give the piece an antique look. “Sometimes I think it’s my post-consumer guilt,” Jen- kins said. “I feel guilty throwing things away, so I save everything. You can find everything in my work; my old car registration, my dad’s I.D. I guess if you read into it, it can be a representation of the consumption of re- sources by humans.” Yormick, artist and skate shoe designer, said he feels even though he is friends with the other artists, he is still fans of their work as well. His collection is a representation of famous paint- ings in paper collage form. Yormick chose his favorite paintings from Manet, Vermeer, Goya and other famous painters. Pastras, founder of Stereo Skateboards, a company that revolutionized the world of skateboard graphics, displayed pieces with more political meaning than his counterparts. His paintings yielded quotes from Ghandi and “Vote for Change” with a totem pole representation of Barack Obama’s cabinet. After collaborating with his friends, Pope was in- troduced to the Hibbleton gallery by Myers, who is a Fullerton resident. Pope wanted to get out of the Los Angeles area because he felt that the art wasn’t the main focus of visitors. “I wanted out of the L.A. area because it’s too much of a social scene,” Pope said. “People don’t appreciate the art; they’re too busy try- ing to ‘out-beautiful’ each other. It goes unappreciated. Photos By Carly Anne Cretney/Daily Titan Staff Photographer At least here people admire it, downtown Fullerton is (from top) Close up of Russ Pope’s art at the Hibbleton cool.” Gallery Friday , March 6 in Downtown Fullerton. Hibbleton will be displaying the art until March 29. 6 DETOUR March 12, 2009 REVIEWS MUSIC BOOK MUSIC

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The Bridges – a family group con- 70s and such musicians as Crosby, David Jerome’s book, Roastbeef’s states have been crossed off the list. Cursive’s new album, Mama, I’m ful of lines repeatedly. This same sisting of three sisters, a brother and Stills & Nash and Carole King. Promise, is a laugh-out-loud adven- Despite the pace, Jerome is still able Swollen is likely to satisfy fans, but songwriting technique rears its ugly a cousin – hail from North Carolina The overall sound of The Bridges ture of a son fulfilling his father’s dy- to describe each adventure with an probably won’t stand out as a favor- head at several points in the album, but are currently based in Oxford, is optimistic and upbeat, the type of ing wish. adequate amount of detail. ite or win over many newcomers to and has a knack for killing an other- Ala. music that puts the listener in a good Jim “Roastbeef” Hume’s father Roastbeef’s promise to his father their music. wise good song. According to The Bridges official mood, which is a direct reflection of asked to have his ashes spread across leads him across the country with Cursive’s brand of indie rock com- The album begins to pick up with Web site, www.thebridgesmusic. their positive Christian background the continental United States as a little money or direction. His own bines elements of post-hardcore and “Caveman,” a tune with soaring key- net, their music can be described and the strong familial bond within tribute to the time he served in the desire to finish the task he had start- the 90s Midwest “emo” movement board parts and bluesy guitar solos. as, “heartfelt, harmony-laden pop- the band. military. This promise led Hume on ed is both incredibly inspiring and that was popular in and around their “What Have I Done?” and “Let folk-rock that combines youthful The band’s strongest and catchi- the ultimate, year-long road trip. heart warming. hometown of Omaha, Neb. Often Me Up” are really where the band exuberance with surprisingly mature est songs are located at the forefront Hume’s character is admirable and Hume’s creativity in dropping his on Mama, I’m Swollen, the band is shines, and it sounds like Kasher is songcraft.” of the album, while the more dra- his dedication to his father holds the father’s ashes puts him in peculiar backed up by horns and keyboards, actually passionate about what he’s The band describes their sound as matic, heartfelt, emotionally laden book together. and humorous situations. which add a certain fullness to their singing, which is not always the case a “bridge” between 1960s and 70s songs close the album. For instance, After hitting a deer, being car- In each state, Hume finds a way sound. at the beginning of the record. music and cites The Beatles, Fleet- in “Under the Sun,” which strongly jacked, stabbed, ticketed, arrested to leave his father’s mark such as Lyrically, singer/songwriter Tim “What Have I Done?” closes the wood Mac and Crosby, Stills & Nash mirrors Stevie Nicks’ vocals. and incarcerated, Hume manages painting ashes into the finish line at Kasher doesn’t deviate much from album and is probably the song with among their musical influences. In contrast, the album opens with to find the perseverance to continue the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, what fans would expect from a Cur- the most replay value. The song Limits of the Sky is a hybrid of 60s quick tempo, pick-me-up, light- traveling. to dropping a clump them out of a sive record. For someone who wrote gradually builds from Kasher croon- pop girl-group influenced vocals, hearted songs. The cheery vocals and His entrepreneurial attitude helps crop duster. an entire concept album chronicling ing over keyboards and guitar to a hand claps, tambourine coupled instruments in “All the Words” will him find odd-ball jobs and schemes The novel leaves you laughing the birth and death of a relationship, dramatic climax. with acoustic guitars, especially in have the listener singing the repeti- to fund his trip and make interesting with every scheme, confrontation it’s not surprising he’s still writing Mama, I’m Swollen is no Domesti- songs such as “One Way,” “Run- tive “Oh, oh, oh’s” with the band by friends along the way. with the law, ash-drop and set-back bitter assaults directed a failed rela- ca, but the bottom line is for a band away” and “One I Love” are remi- the song’s end. However, “Pieces” is The novel is written in the first Roastbeef encounters. tionship. that is nearly 15 years old and six niscent of the 1960s girl group The The Bridges at their best. This debut person as a recollection of each Roastbeef’s Promise is an incredible It seems Kasher might be running full-length albums deep into their Ronettes. single release blends catchy drum- event, which can be confusing near story that will make you laugh and out of lyrical and songwriting ideas, career, it is a solid album without The use of original compositions beats, rhythm and acoustic guitars the beginning. truly understand the bond between evident in the albums opening track, any truly bad songs, but without any and keyboard reflects the singer- and vocals at their rawest. Roastbeef’s story is fast paced and a father and son can go beyond the “In the Now,” where he somewhat truly memorable songs either. songwriter folk genre of the 60s and Download: “Pieces” after only 100 pages, 15 of the 48 grave. obnoxiously repeats the same hand- Download: “What Have I Done?” March 12, 2009 Opinion 7 Titan Editorial Ambiguous Inspiration Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “I don’t care how you think ... just think.” By Jeremiah Rivera Daily Titan Columnist Planned Parenthood’s funds cut Back to the old Hawaiian way Abortion – the word alone stirs up conflict that Parenthood? has seen and heard many debates throughout history. Furthermore, what will happen to all the preteens, This, however, is no such debate. teens, or adult women who rely on Planned Parent- California to Hawaii transplant would like to see small businesses revived This is about a unanimous decision amongst Or- hood for information and help, whether it is for un- ange County supervisors, first brought up by Supervi- intended pregnancies, prevention of such pregnancies It’s very American to always want I see it as “Give residents what they The state has most of the vacation sor John Moorlach, to suspend contracts and funding through birth control, information on STDs or other more. need – bring back ‘old Hawaii.’” aspects families and tourists look for, for Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit organization. health services? Where will those women go who can- More horsepower, more square Big business can, at times, be a accompanied with the safety reas- The contracts, approved last year through -the non not afford the proper care they need? feet, more money. Yet, I’m confident good thing, but combined with a surance of America’s Pacific Fleet profit health care and advocacy organization, add up Clearly, John Moorlach and his band of Orange we’re learning the faults of our ways. state deficit and a national economic nearby. to $341,788, according to an Orange County Register County supervisors have not done their research. A recent column published by the crisis, big business is making it dif- Not to mention, the bonus for article. Abortion may very well be a controversial moral issue, Honolulu Star Bulletin has some ficult for the original smallH awaiian American tourists of the same cur- Moorlach’s chief of staff, Mario Mainero, said in but an organization that fights for the basic rights of Hawaiian residents and business businesses to keep their doors open. rency and language. the same article, “We just don’t think government the individual to choose their own destiny, certainly owners thinking about the precari- Increasing lease rates to stay in a But I think entrepreneurs and money should be used to talk to teens and preteens is not. ous economic scenario that’s affect- building, which also houses designer business owners overestimated the about birth control and abortion.” Supervisor Chris ing virtually all levels of life in the names, are forcing some to relocate, depth of our pockets. Norby said, “I think abortion is a moral issue.” island state. or worse, close. Hawaii’s hotel reservation rates The grant that has been suspended is worth “It is clear now that the ‘high roll- Plus, it’s not bringing in the are at their lowest in years. $291,788, none of which goes to abortion, though Planned Parenthood er’ visitors who were envisaged, and money the state was expecting to see I, myself, am staying in a former the supervisors still claim abortion as a reason to drop Some of the services that may be a ected for whom the new Hawaii image from upping the ante. hotel that’s been converted into pri- funding. due to budget cuts from Orange County was created, are not coming,” Franco “Old Hawaii,” from what I gath- vately owned studio apartments. Planned Parenthood, however, argues their organi- Women’s Health Services Mancassola wrote in his column. er, is a two-word adjective for the Let’s be reasonable though, these zation provides help to anyone with questions about “At the same time, we turned our businesses that functioned years ago big businesses haven’t exactly been birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and health Checkups for reproductive/sexual health problems back on the typical visitor who was when Hawaii was more, shall we say, given a fair shot at success given the care, not just help for those resorting to abortion. Breast exams our main source of income for many consumer friendly. nation’s economic standing. The organization provides “comprehensive, honest Cervical cancer screenings years. We need to get them back.” A stroll down Kalakaua Avenue It may just be really horrible tim- sex education and health information, which enable Pap tests/LEEP (treatment of abnormal pap) Billed as “Give visitors what they along Waikiki Beach gives consum- ing, I’ll give them that. (individuals) to make responsible and informed choic- Mammogram re erals want – bring back 'old Hawaii,’” the ers their choice of browsing through However, I think it would be hard es,” according to plannedparenthoodosbc.org. Testing and treatment for: article attempts to explain the trickle some of the nation’s highest profile to argue against the way the potential As long as it is legal to have abortions, it is up to the Menopause, midlife and urinary tract infections down effect big business has had on product manufacturers' season col- of large profits can influence some to individual to decide if abortion is the right decision, Men’s Health Services the tourism industry, which is es- lections. push ethics aside. I commend the sentially the life source of economic Chanel, Burberry, Armani are just businessman/woman who maintains not conservative Orange County supervisors. But that STD testing and treatment stability on the islands. some of the designer names a balance of the two. is not what Planned Parenthood is all about. Testicular exams As a long-term visitor to the found within blocks of I’m not a business student, and In fact, Planned Parenthood’s Stephanie Knight Vasectomy said in an Orange County Register article, the funding Men can be seen through age 60 exotic getaway state, I see each other. I don’t want to jump the gun and the organization receives is used to reduce the number things a little differently. Honolulu’s Ala point fingers. of abortions. General Health Services Moana shopping I understand the principle of “All of our health access and health education work Anemia testing center, just miles away business (profit), and I understand does so much to prevent unintended pregnancy,” she Cholesterol screening from Waikiki, houses that in order to make big profits you said. Diabetes screening Gucci, Prada, Coach, have to take big risks, but at what Based on research provided by Planned Parent- High blood pressure screening Neiman-Marcus and sacrifice? hood, one in three women in Orange County have more. I want to see the small business used a Planned Parenthood Health Service some time *If you are uninsured, you may What happened have just as fair a shot at success as in their life. And last year alone, nearly 60,000 com- qualify for a state-funded program to the standard the big business. munity members used their health centers, with over Hawaiian shirt That doesn’t seem to be the case 39,000 for the health education programs. or a lower fee scale and tan kha- when big business brings with it Without funding, what will become of Planned All information from plannedparenthood.org kis? higher lease rates, along with a de- E v e n crease in tourism because consumers Hawaiian are interested in purchasing the lat- shirts have est in overpriced product. Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep an found their Mancassola may have said it best Letters niche among “high rollers,” with when he wrote, “Going back to basics open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit some collectible island wear costing might create a temporary financial to the letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions or over $1,000. loss, but it will be far more achiev- concerns along with your full name and major to the Daily Titan Opinion Especially after Sept. 11, 2001, able and less painful than stubbornly Desk at [email protected]. Hawaii was in a prime position for continuing down this high road that Editor: optimum profit. leads to nowhere.” Next generation tool for smokers is ineffective Letter to the Editor

By Anne Beck tions to break. ties are questioning these electronic on the company, label name and type Dear Editor of the Daily Titan, Daily Titan Staff Writer Electronic cigarettes deliver the cigarettes. of kit consumers decide to purchase. [email protected] same addictive nicotine levels as a The World Health Organization A few refill cartridges alone equal the Another beneficial component of re-legalizing cannabis (mari- cigarette. warns there is no workable evidence cost of a pack of cigarettes. juana) that doesn’t get mentioned (Editorial: Why Not Pot? Mar. 10, Get ready for the new digital age The National Institute of Health to back up the assertion that e-ciga- Why would a smoker want to pay 2009) is that it will lower hard drug addiction rates. DARE (Drug of smoking folks, thanks to electron- says a regular cigarette contains rettes are a safe substitute for smok- more money for e-cigs to quit when Abuse Resistance Education) will have to stop brainwashing youth ic cigarettes, also known as “e-cigs.” around 10 milligrams of nicotine. ing, or a way to help smokers quit. there are other methods more suit- into believing lies, half-truths and propaganda concerning cannabis, Fans of smoking “e-cigs” are giv- An e-cigarette, however, can carry Unlike other nicotine proxies such able and kind to the wallet? which creates grave future problems. ing rave reviews on the Internet to nicotine levels ranging from zero (fla- as patches, gum, candy or pills that Many people trying to quit use How many citizens try cannabis and realize it’s not nearly as this new device. vored mist) to up to 16 milligrams, a deliver regulated and even doses, e- the patch, gum, candy or other ritu- harmful as taught in DARE type government environments? Then They give the appearance of higher nicotine level than any regular cigarettes haven’t been fully tested. als and few may now use electronic they think other substances must not be so bad either, only to real cigarettes without the harmful cigarette. The lack of convincing research cigarettes, but in the end it all boils become addicted to deadly drugs. The old lessons make cannabis out chemicals, or so product marketers The electronic cigarette "looks and and information about e-cigarette down to self-discipline and motiva- to be among the worst substances in the world, even though it’s less say. Some online sites claim "it is the feels" just contents and the long-term health tion. addictive than coffee and has never killed a single person. healthy way to smoke!" like a reg- effects is a growing concern for the These two principles (self-disci- Exactly how that healthy smoking ular ciga- Food and Drug Administration and pline and motivation) will ultimately The federal government even classifies cannabis as a Schedule I concept works, baffles me. It leads rette, says WHO. decide if a smoker will quit or not. substance along with heroin, while methamphetamine and cocaine me to believe this is just another Gamucci, Most of the sales are done over the It is a constant battle, but with a are only Schedule II substances. For the health and welfare of one of those schemes to try to wean one of Internet, so it is neither as regulated little help from family, friends, sup- America’s children and adults that dangerous and irresponsible mes- smokers off cigarettes, but at a higher the many nor as convenient as going to the lo- port groups and former smokers, sage absolutely must change. price. manufacturers of cal store to get one. people can emerge as quitters. Further, regulated cannabis sales would make it so citizens who It’s like quitting Electronic Smoking Alter- The FDA has "detained and re- No matter what product smok- purchase cannabis would not come into contact with people who smoking with- natives, and consists of three fused" numerous brands of e-ciga- ers use to quit, they will continue to often also sell hard drugs which would lower hard drug addiction out actu- parts; a nicotine cartridge, an rettes because they were unapproved crave from time to time, and have a rates. ally quit- atomization chamber, and a smart new drugs and could not be market- dependence on nicotine. Truthfully, ting and chip with a lithium battery. ed legally in the U.S. Why would they bother buying Stan White g e t t i n g The nicotine solution is va- The price is another factor that an unregulated, untested e-cigarette? the same porized with propylene glycol may deter you from looking into it. People should use the products that Dillon, Colorado nicotine (a colorless, clear liquid found The e-cigarette prices range- any have been thoroughly tested and are fix, but in hand sanitizers, coolants, cos- where from $60 to $240 depending known to work. paying more metics and other products), and to get it. released to the smoker. Nicotine is an These “e-cigs” cater to the addictive drug. It causes smokers who are trying to quit, changes in the brain, which but the different flavors offered, make it hard to break free. as well as trying to put a “healthy” It is a stimulant that messes spin on smoking, claiming it is with your natural brain chemi- the "future" of smoking, seems cals. questionable. It focuses on dopamine, Companies are marketing in which is responsible for the such a way that they undermine pleasant feelings, and breaks smoking prevention efforts. down the body’s natural en- Health officials worry it may zyme that regulates dopamine, give off the wrong message and allowing the brain to be more also lure non-smokers as well as immersed in it, giving the children. smoker short-lived feelings of It is confusing, and because it pleasure. is fairly new, people may think it They soon crave another is now okay to smoke because it’s nicotine-filled cigarette. electronic and not real. Smokers have a hard time quitting Wrong. because they need the nicotine fix News flash! It is the same addic- to keep their brain dopamine levels tive substance. It will suck even more high. money and energy out of smokers, According to the American Heart and have them begging for more Association, nicotine addiction is because nicotine acts very much like historically one of the hardest addic- heroin and cocaine. Health authori- 8 Sports March 12, 2009 All smiles during first round of Big West Tournament By crysania salcido sure on the Anteaters (0-1), forcing The Anteaters’ shooting percent- cific this afternoon. Daily Titan Sports Editor them into 18 turnovers and keeping age went up from 26 percent in “Pacific is going to be a little bit [email protected] them to only 15 points by the half’s the first half to 37.5 percent in the tougher. They’re a tougher, more end. second, but the Titans held on and scrappy team,” Scott said. The Cal State Fullerton women’s “The defense really helped to gen- pushed to the end. During the regular season the Ti- basketball team knocked out UC Ir- erate our offense,” Jasmine Scott, ju- Big West All-Freshmen Megan tans split wins with Pacific, losing at vine 61-43 Wednesday in the open- nior guard, said. Richardson added 12 points to the Stockton Arena but winning at Ti- ing round quarterfinal match-up of The offense generated by the -ag offense and Thomas added eight re- tan Gym. the Big West Conference Tourna- gressive defense had senior Toni bounds in front of the crowd of 536 The match will be held at 2:30 ment at the Anaheim Convention Thomas scored 11 of her 17 total people at the ACC. p.m. at the ACC, and if the Titans Center. points for the game, Chow nine of TheT itans admitted gaining some win it will bring them one game The Titans (1-0) were able to her 15 points and Weathersby with satisfaction by beating the Anteaters closer to going for the Big West build off a quick 10-3 lead after all eight of her points. after losing to them in the final game Championship. sophomore guard Lauren Chow put Going into the half, the Titans of the regular season, but Jeremiah Jeremiah said it will be difficult up a long-range high-arching three- had a commanding 39-15 lead. said there were definitely other fac- but feels the team can pull off a win point shot. In the second half, the Titans con- tors contributing to the team’s suc- if it remains smart in their decisions “The plan was to, in the first five tinued to show their strength taking By Daniel suziki/Daily Titan Photo Editor cess as well. and can rely on their bench to per- minutes, come out hard and get a a 29-point lead at 54-25 with 11 The Titans celebrate during the first half of their 61-43 win over UC Irvine yesterday. “I think more the momentum form when needed. big lead,” Britt Peters, sophomore minutes remaining. of this is the tournament; it’s how “If we play hard and aggressive guard, said. “We didn’t have the same en- Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah said. know what’s different.” much you want to keep playing,” like we have been playing and have A strong first-half defense, led by ergy because some of the stuff we “Then all of a sudden you’re playing The lack of defensive pressure al- Jeremiah said. determination to get to the next senior guard Daviyonne Weathers- did in the first half wasn’t giving us different and you don’t even know lowed the Anteaters to go on a 10-0 The Titans will now look to face game we’ll be able to do it,” Scott by’s five steals, helped keep the pres- the steals in the second half,” Head it. You’re playing hard but you don’t run. off against the University of the Pa- said. Lacrosse club sets out for weekend in Oregon By mike montembeau have to be able to come out on top, against the SLC,” Martinez said. Fullerton.” Daily Titan Staff Writer but that’s something that we have to Saturday the Titans will face the This road trip will be the Titans’ [email protected] learn and move on from.” Willamette Bearcats, who sit last in first time traveling this far from Ful- Kashkooli said the team has put the South Division of the PNCLL lerton, but the team said they have The Cal State Fullerton men’s la- the loss behind them and is focusing and have lost their last four games. no problem playing on the road and crosse club will try to rebound from on the upcoming match-ups. Sunday they play the Southern look forward to the challenge. its first loss of the season as it trav- With the loss, long-stick midfield- Oregon Raiders, who are first in the “Hopefully I’ll be able to come up els to Oregon to take on Willamette er Ricardo Martinez said it helped South Division of the PNCLL and big and put us on top,” Kashkooli University and Southern Oregon take off the undefeated pressure half- have yet to lose a game out-scoring said. University this weekend. way through the season. opponents by a staggering 100-45. TheT itans have done well by scor- TheT itans (5-1, 4-1 in conference “We have identified the problems. “Our competition is not just in ing 97 goals compared to the 41 giv- play) are third in the Division II As long as we execute our game plan California,” Martinez said. “This al- en up in the six games played. Southwestern Lacrosse Conference we shouldn’t have a problem,” Mar- lows us to compare ourselves to other “I think we can beat anyone in our behind Biola University (5-3, 5-0) tinez said. conferences.” league,” Ansel said. and Pepperdine (1-2, 1-0). TheT itans will need to get back on This game will be a test for a ris- TheT itans will have to prove that The only loss of the season came track soon as they face some tough ing Titan lacrosse team and will help this weekend as they take on a high in their last game against Biola 13-8. competition from the Pacific North- prepare them for the national level. powered Raiders offense. Photo courtesy lacrosse club “We weren’t playing as a team, and west Collegiate Lacrosse League. “We are going against some tough “I want to go out and show every- The CSUF lacrosse club celebrates after their 17-7 victory against Long Beach State Feb. weren’t on the same page,” Ozhan “In the past, schools from the Pa- competition, but I know we are one we are capable of beating any- 14. The club will test their skills on the road in Oregon over the weekend. Kashkooli, goalie, said. “We didn’t cific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse more then ready for it,” Kashkooli one,” Mike Ansel, attackman, said. change our game plan like we could League have taken care of business said. “We are out there to represent “This is a statement game.” NHL trade deadline recap Key trades in the National Hockey league will shake up the season heading into playoffs By mike harding Tampa Bay Lightning, where the ton’s goal-scoring forwards like Phil though the Flames were looking to now has more weapons at their dis- the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and Daily Titan Staff Writer Bruins acquired right winger Mark Kessel and Michael Ryder. add veteran leadership to the team, posal in their quest for their first is a four-time All-Star. Seeing how [email protected] Recchi in exchange for two minor Recchi knows what it takes to win and have found it in Jokinen. Stanley Cup since 1989. valuable a player he is, the Islanders leaguers. and can score goals in key situations. Unlike Recchi, Jokinen has never The final key deal involves last made Guerin team captain just days Every year, the National Hockey The Bruins, who have been the Adding him to an already potent played in the playoffs during his 11- year’s Stanley Cup runners-up, the after signing him back in 2007. League trade deadline creates an ex- best team in the Eastern Conference roster makes Boston the top Eastern year career, but that does not take Penguins, who acquired right winger The importance of adding Guerin citing week for die-hard hockey fans, almost all season, were clearly look- Conference team heading into the away from the presence that Jokinen Bill Guerin from the New York Is- is clear, as his leadership and expe- and this season was no exception. ing to add veteran leadership and ex- playoffs. brings to the ice. The well-rounded landers. rience is a valuable addition to a Several top players are now on perience to their roster heading into Another key deadline deal involves forward was the captain of the Flor- Unlike Boston and Calgary, the young, talented Pittsburgh team. new teams, and franchises are hop- the playoffs. It is fair to say thatR ec- the Calgary Flames. The Flames re- ida Panthers and their top player Penguins have struggled in the lat- Signing Guerin and other key ing their roster moves will pay off. chi was an ideal choice. ceived center Olli Jokinen from the from 2005 to 2008. ter part of the season and are bat- players such as multi-talented wing- Of the more than 40 trades that The 41-year-old has won two Phoenix Coyotes for forwards Mat- Jokinen has been placed with tling for a playoff spot. Because of er Chris Kunitz gives the Penguins a took place this season, there are Stanley Cups, is also a seven-time thew Lombardi, Brandon Prust and Flames captain Jarome Iginla and this, the team was very busy at the chance at making the playoffs. three trades involving three veteran All-Star and has amassed nearly a draft pick. forward Mike Cammalleri on what deadline and were quick to acquire Time will tell just how effective forwards that can potentially benefit 1,500 points. Calgary is in third place in the is arguably the best forward line in the 38-year-old Guerin. Recchi, Jokinen and Guerin will be, the involved teams immensely. Recchi has played the role of play- Western Conference and has solidi- the NHL. Guerin has been one of the league’s but it is safe to say these three veter- The first key trade involves a deal maker throughout his career, and his fied a playoff spot. With Jokinen in the lineup, an top power forwards for several sea- ans give their teams a strong chance between the Boston Bruins and the style of play is a perfect fit for Bos- Much like Boston, it seems as already tough-to-beat Calgary team sons. He won a Stanley Cup with at achieving playoff glory. March 12, 2009 9

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