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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue X Monday August, 24, 2009

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Financial ‘mega meltdown’ hits CSU “Nothing short of a mega meltdown financially,” is how California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed described the events that occurred over the summer. The CSU lost a fifth of its general fund support from the state. The student fee rose by nearly $1,000 for each full-time California resident. Each faculty member lost nearly 10 percent of their salary to furlough days. The CSU has closed spring enrollment, is planning potential impaction plans for the 2010-11 year, and will decrease its total enrollment by 40,000 students. Among these encroaching times, the Daily Titan attempts to do its part by supplying you, the reader, with insight from intellect fostered by Cal State Fullerton instructors, and with information aggregated from sources across the state. This is our continuing goal as CSUF perseveres through the work that begins today. DTSHORTHAND Excess Units General Faculty “Please do not respond to this email”. That was the closing re- mark in an e-mail sent out to stu- dents by CSUF’s Admissions and fund loses & staff Records, notifying students that no requests for excess credits will be allowed. The limits placed on paydays students for credit hours are: 16 $1.3 billion units for undergraduate students, 12 units for graduate students and 19 units for credential stu- By Sergio Cabaruvias Daily Titan News Director furloughed dents. [email protected] The only allowance will be By Sergio Cabaruvias for students who are candidates Faculty and staff furloughs, a 32 percent stu- Daily Titan News Director for graduation for the fall 2009 dent fee increase, enrollment cuts and class reduc- [email protected] term. tions are all in place as the California State Uni- Canceled classes and office hours, versity tries to grapple with its most significant along with campus-wide “reduced budget woes in its history. service” days, will become the norm “It’s the state!” Cal State Fullerton President during the 2009-10 academic year, Financial Aid Milton Gordon said before explaining that the as employees of the California State massive cut is derived from the state’s efforts to University are required to take fur- Most financial aid will be dis- eliminate the $26.3 billion budget gap. persed in a lump sum a few days lough days to help fill the CSU’s Over the summer, state general fund support $564 million budget deficit. before classes begin, according to to the CSU decreased from $2.9 billion to $1.6 the financial aid Web site. The “I absolutely support furloughs,” billion, an amount lower than that supplied a de- said Cal State Fullerton President first disbursement for fall 2009 cade ago when the university had about a fifth aid was scheduled on August 20, Milton Gordon. The furloughs are fewer students, states the CSU Web site. With aid expected to save about $275 million and there will be additional dis- from the federal government and other sources, bursements each week through- in labor costs this school year, reduc- however, the CSU is facing a revenue shortfall of ing the need for layoffs of hundreds out the semester. $564 million. The web site added that if of employees. To fill the “unprecedented” budget shortfall A furlough day is a day on which students are enrolled part-time it faced as a result of the state budget cuts, CSU they may only receive partial pay- an employee would normally be has taken measures that include furlough days for paid to work but has instead agreed ments of certain aid such as the nearly all of its 47,000 employees, a 32 percent Cal Grant, the Federal Pell Grant By Isa ghani/Daily Titan Multimedia Editor not to work and not be paid. The increase to the student fee, planned enrollment plan for faculty mandates nine fur- or the EOP Grant. However, in cuts that include the closure of spring enrollment, the case that a student increases lough days in the fall semester and and system-wide budget reductions, Vice Presi- closed several Fridays throughout the semester as A group of CSU students filed a lawsuit earlier nine furlough days in the spring se- their enrollment they may receive dent for Academic Affairs Ephraim Smith said. part of the furlough plan for CSU. (See related this month against the CSU’s Board of Trustees additional aid. mester. The 18 days total translates Because employee salaries and benefits account story on Page One and the furlough calendar on for raising fees after students had already been into a 9.23 percent pay decrease for for 85 percent of CSU’s budget expenditures, em- page 3.) billed. The lawsuit claims that the act was a breach faculty. ployee furloughs are expected to generate $275 Over the summer, the undergraduate fee for a of contract and cites a ruling by the California “They will not affect long term I would like to say to the million, Gordon stated in a letter to the CSUF full-time California resident student was increased Court of Appeals which found against the Uni- benefits or pensions. If you only students that if they continue the community. from $3,048 last year to $4,026 for this academic versity of California in a similar case last year, the went with salary reductions, they “collaboration that I’ve seen in The California Faculty Association, a union year. In 1999, the same fee was $1,428. CFA reported. would impact benefits and pensions. the past with the entire campus, that represents 23,000 CSU employees, stated on The total fee increase is an accumulation of The next hearing for the suit is scheduled on It is absolutely the best way to go. I July 24 that 54 percent of its voting members ap- Aug. 31.

faculty, staff and administrators multiple increases that have been passed by the am in full support of them,” Gordon proved the furlough plan proposed by CSU. The A third of the increase to student fees will be working together that Cal State CSU Board of Trustees since May – the last of said.

plan calls for faculty to take 18 normally paid funneled to financial aid. “This set aside, as well Fullerton is going to be as success- which was announced after many students had The California Faculty Associa- work days as unpaid days off, which decreases as increases in financial aid included in the federal tion, which represents 23,000 CSU ful as possible. “ registered, causing expressions of frustration from their salaries by 9.23 percent for the 2009-10 stimulus package, is expected to fully cover the fee employees, agreed to the furlough – Milton A. Gordon, Ph.D. year. the student body. increase for 187,000 of CSU’s 450,000 total stu- “I’m kind of S.O.L. because my financial aid plan after 54 percent of its mem- CSUF President Every other employee at CSUF will also be tak- dents,” Gordon said. bers voted this summer in favor of only gave me enough for books, but now that See Gordon, page 3 ing an equivalent of two furlough days per month The plan to fill the CSU shortfall includes cuts the plan, while 46 percent of the except campus police, graduate assistants and they increased (student fees) I don’t have enough to enrollment. 8,800 voting faculty members voted teaching assistants, Associate Vice President for for books. So I have to come up with that on my Last year, prior to the state’s proposed cut to against the plan, the CFA stated in a Academic Affairs James Dietz said. own,” Chris Brabant, a history major said before funding, CSU had already stated that it would cut “Winkers” Students can expect offices and services to be stating he would buy his books with credit. See BUDGET, Page 2 See FURLOUGH, Page 2 CSUF president addresses state-wide cuts Milton A. Gordon, Ph.D. tells the Daily Titan what effects the cuts will have Students react to budget Daily Titan: What was your reaction when you DT: What was your reaction to the news that only heard how large the deficit would be for the CSU? four percent of the voting members of the California shortfall President Gordon: Well, you know, I’m a mathemati- Faculty Association had confidence in CSU Chancel- cian, so I was stunned, personally, at the size of it. I’ve lor Reed’s leadership? “Since we pay our been through several state budget reductions in the state Gordon: Surprise. I have full confidence in Chancel- before, but never one of this size or of this magnitude. lor Reed. He is in a very difficult situation right now. university fees in our home universities, basically we’re Patent pending for the hippest I don’t think you can compare the previous state reduc- DT: Why do you think the faculty voted that way? new clothing accessory. It’s the tions to the current $584 million. For instance, it is the Gordon: I think misunderstandings explain it. I work not affected.” pants that wink as you walk. The first time in the history of the state that the Cal State closer with him. I know he’s going through a tough time. -Yovadee Chetty, best part, the fatter the wearer, system will be furloughing. They’ve never had to do that Personally, I have full confidence in him. forgeign exchange student the more effective it is. before. DT: I suppose that the faculty might be looking for DT: How will the fee increases affect the popula- someone to blame. tion of Cal State Fullerton? Gordon: Well, yes. I don’t know how to say this. It’s Gordon: The students currently work around 25 hours the state! Can it be more obvious than that? The chan- “We haven’t received WEATHER a week. I think some of our students are going to work cellor didn’t create the $584 million deficit, the state of any checks ... we’re having longer hours. I think there are some students who will California did. some problems. We’re check- not be able to afford the tuition and not be able to come DT: When furloughs were being proposed, did you ing our student portal, and TODAY TOMorrow here. It will impact the entire university. support them? the money’s not the money DT: How else is CSUF planning to cut back besides Gordon: Absolutely. Let me tell you why. It will not we expected.” fee increases and furloughs? affect long term benefits or pensions. If you only went -Rosario Torrez, Gordon: We must cut back students. To me, the great- with salary reductions, they would impact benefits and health science major est impact is going to be the number of college-eligible pensions. It is absolutely the best way to go. I’m in full High: 84° students we won’t be able to take over the next two years. support of them. High: 83° We’re trying to balance it between first-time freshman DT: The CFA has stated that the faculty was frus- Low: 62° Low: 64° and transfer students. Because if you’re not aware of it, trated with Chancellor Reed because he would not “Pretty much just the for the past ten years, Cal State Fullerton has had the guarantee that, if the furlough plan was passed, books (are affected), and I SUNNY SUNNY largest number of transfer students in the state of Cali- layoffs would not occur. (Correction: The CFA has have to figure out how I am fornia. So what we’re trying to do is keep a balance be- stated that faculty were frustrated with the chancel- going to buy them. I have to tween the increase in our first time-freshman and the lor for not guaranteeing that furloughs would reduce put them all on credit.” decrease in our transfer students. We’ve found this very, layoffs.) -Chris Brabant, CONTACT US very difficult. You know, it’s painful for all of us to reject Gordon: Well you can’t! I don’t know if anyone has history major Main line: (657) 278-3373 eligible college students. But what we’re trying to do is to thought about the magnitude of this deficit, but $584 News desk: (657) 278-4415 bring the university and the entire system in match with million. How can anyone guarantee that there wouldn’t Advertising: (657) 278-4411 the number of students the state is paying for. That is eventually be layoffs? It’s impossible. E-mail: [email protected] what we are trying to do. See GORDON, Page 3 2 Page Two August, 24, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Changing Perceptions: CSUF’s New Visual Identity By Rachel David pus identity. purpose, which will join other ath- porary, not so silly,” sociology major Daily Titan Copy Editor Due to the campus’ new 657 letics-related images such as the Ful- Roberta Lee, 53, said. “We are all INTERNATIONAL [email protected] area code change, Gordon elected lerton ‘F’ and ‘Titans’ word mark,” grown-ups here.” to make the visual identity shift at a Gordon wrote in a letter to faculty Eric Dumas, 28, a coordinator for Despite low turnout, Afghan vote successful The days of the iconic Cal State time that coincided with the order- and staff. the Child and Adolescent Studies Fullerton stomping elephant image ing of updated letterheads, envelopes “Early September is the goal (for Dept., agrees with the implementa- AFGHANISTAN (MCT) – The Afghan government and the principal are over, and in its place now resides and business cards. the new Athletics’ logo). There tion of the university’s colors in the opposition candidate declared the country’s second presidential election a the new orange tree graphic on the Further taking the are some final design new design, but feels the new image success Thursday, despite strong indications that Taliban threats and attacks logo, seal and emblem. current unstable refinements going “represents the city that the college had kept voters at home. “California State University, Ful- economic times on right now, is in and not the college itself. It The Free and Fair Election Foundation of Afghanistan, which deployed lerton’s position as a major regional into consid- and then doesn’t necessarily show the history some 7,500 observers around the country, said it would withhold judgment institution of higher education in e r a t i o n , there are of the college like Tuffy does.” while it assessed reports of irregularities, violence and low turnout. The re- the state and as an institution of the tran- some re- Several individuals on campus do ports “raise concerns about the quality of today’s elections, and about the increasing national and interna- s i t i o n views/ not even realize the new icon as an impact of the reported incidents of violence — some gruesome,” the orga- tional visibility must be reflected to the approv- orange tree until it is pointed out to nization said. in a strong and consistent identity n e w als that them. At least 26 people died in Election Day violence: eight Afghan soldiers, that our various constituencies will iden- n e e d “Is it supposed to be an orange nine police officers and nine civilians, according to Defense Minister Rahim clearly recognize,” President Milton t i t y to oc- tree?” visual communications major Wardak and Interior Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar. Afghans defied Gordon stated in a letter posted on will be c u r , ” Crisjan Amisola, 22, asked. “I didn’t “rockets, bombs and intimidation and came out to vote. We’ll see what the the Strategic Communications’ Web grad- Jeffrey know that Cal Sate Fullerton was turnout was, but they came out to vote. That’s great. That’s great,” President site. ual in C o o k , in Orange County until five years Hamid Karzai declared at a news conference after the polls closed. Strategic Communications, a de- order to the asso- ago.” partment within the division of Uni- minimize ciate vice Amisola has grown attached to versity Advancement and the official costs, Gor- president the elephant logo. “In graphic design NATIONAL designers of the new visual identity, don stated of University terms, it is well done,” he added. insist that no major expenses oc- in a letter ad- Advancement “The elephant is kind of distinct. Obama’s position is ‘unchanged’ curred as a result of designing and dressed to faculty. for Strategic Com- I didn’t recognize that it was an or- producing the new image. Although the el- munications, said. ange tree. (The new logo) seems kind WASHINGTON (MCT) – TheW hite House administration is unhappy “We developed the new visual ephant is no longer the official Across the campus, both of bland; I’d keep the elephant,” about recent news coverage suggesting President Barack Obama and his ad- identity without incurring external school icon, the “Tuffy the Titan” staff and students can be found who 58-year-old Brian Woods, an ex- ministration have changed positions on an important piece of the health consulting or design costs. Opera- image will “remain as the university are for or against the visual identity tended education student pursuing a care proposal: creating a government-run medical insurance plan that would tional funds spent by Strategic Com- mascot and visual representations shift. Some are confused by the new teaching credential, said. compete with private insurers. munications have been negligible,” will continue primarily in the athlet- image. Business administration major The issue flared over the weekend, when senior administration officials Strategic Communications stated in ics program. Strategic Communica- “I like the tree much better. It Anaid Gonzalez, 22, said the new and the president himself gave what were widely seen as signals that they a frequently asked questions sheet is- tions and Athletics will soon develop looks more into the future, more in- design is “kind of interesting, but were now prepared to jettison the so-called “public option” if that’s what it sued in May regarding the new cam- a refreshed elephant icon for this sightful, much better, more contem- they could have incorporated Tuffy took to pass a health care overhaul. in some way and it would have White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, said Obama’s position on a looked just as nice.” public option is the same: “Well, as I’ve said, now, yesterday and earlier today, In a letter sent out to faculty and the president — his position, the administration’s position is unchanged.” staff,G ordon described the universi- ty’s new identity change as “an effort to develop an understanding of the STATE university’s current and aspirational position in the higher education CSU students sue over 2nd fee hike marketplace.” CSUF’s new visual identity con- SACRAMENTO (MCT) – California State University students have sued sists of an orange tree icon with the system’s board of trustees for raising fees a second time this year, alleging mountains and sun rays in the back- that the fee hikes amount to a breach of contract. Students had already been ground. According to Gordon, the billed for the fall semester – and many had paid the fees – when trustees orange tree not only “recalls our past, voted last month to raise the price an additional 20 percent, the suit says, our presence in Orange County and adding $672 to the annual cost for undergraduates. the campus orange grove origins,” “These fees were not included in the price the University previously com- but it also stands “as a symbol of aca- municated to these students in its bills for the Fall 2009 term, and students demic and personal growth, knowl- were not warned in those bills that the price stated was not the final price for edge and transformation.” that term,” says the complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court. The mountain range defines the The suit names Samantha Adame, an undergraduate at San Francisco university’s “geographical location in State, and Travis Donselman, an MBA student at Cal State San Bernardino, Photos Courtesy of Strategic Communications, CSUF the world,” as well as strength and as plaintiffs but seeks to represent all 450,000 CSU students. In a hearing on permanence, Gordon wrote, while Aug. 31, attorneys for the students will ask the court to stop the university CSUF’s new emblem and stacked logo was created to showcase the university’s academic and personal growth. The logo is a less formal and more versatile option, which can be utilized for electronic media, printed publications and advertising. The emblem is used for the sun rays “convey vision, opti- from charging the additional fee. more casual applications and merchandise. mism and confidence in the future.” August 24, 2009 NEWS 3 Budget: students feel the sting Students react to budget From Page 1 CSU is to not be committed to fund- campus presidents to confer their as a result of the situation we are in ing more students than the state will degree,” Gordon stated. now.” cuts, fee increases enrollment by 10,000 students be paying for, Smith explained why Furlough days, student fee increas- Academic Affairs at CSUF will this fall. impaction plans are currently being es and enrollment cuts are expected be cutting their budget by $12.5 Two fee increases, few- dent of Academic Affairs, was asked That number has risen to 40,000 designed. to fill all but about $180 million of million, which is in addition to last if CSUF Administrators, in order to over the next two years, Chancellor “We open for fall 2010 admission the $564 million shortfall. The re- year’s $17 million cut, Smith said. er classes and limited help offset the increase in tuition, Charles B. Reed said. this October 1. How many should mainder falls to the 23 campuses to “When (students) come on Mon- parking have students could instruct professors to reduce To meet that goal, spring enroll- we accept? We don’t really know eliminate from their budgets, Reed day, they’ll find fewer seats available the number of books they require ment has been closed across the en- that much about next year’s budget said. in classes. These cuts are very deep. speaking out. per course to only those that are ab- tire system, Smith said. except it could be bad. So we’re put- CSUF is responsible for cutting They have been for a while. Every- solutely essential, so courses would “Last year we took in 3,184 stu- ting impaction plans in place in case $36.5 million from its budget, Gor- thing we do is being affected. Next By Roberta mcmillan only have one to two books, instead dents in the spring. This year we we have to use them to control en- don said. To do that, he added, “We year might even be a more difficult Daily Titan News Editor of the four to five in some courses might take in about 125 (for the rollment,” he said. are reducing all activities across the year than this coming year,” he add- [email protected] now. teacher credential program). That The Board of Trustees took an campus. ed. “We have no equipment money. Smith replied, “No discussions is a net decrease of about 3,000 stu- additional step to decrease enroll- There will be a reduction in travel. This year we’ll probably order fewer Due to the California State have taken place. This might be a dents in the spring. So we’ll be clos- ment when it “Approved changes to Only necessary travel will take place. books for the library. We have to ride University’s increase of the stu- good idea for me to bring up with ing a number of sections that would state regulations that will preclude There will be other kinds of reduc- out the financial storm in California dent fee by nearly 32 percent, the Academic Senate and the Coun- normally open for these students,” students from enrolling in courses tions in cost to try and fill up the and do the best we can. Our number Cal State Fullerton students are cil of Deans.” Smith said. once they have met all the necessary holes that are left. It will create pri- one priority is to deliver a quality feeling the pinch. Other students were caught off After stating that a goal of the degree requirements by allowing orities for the future that will come education to students.” “It’s hard, especially now. Go- guard when they had already paid ing to work full-time, and then their tuition fees prior to the in- going to school part-time, pay- crease, only to learn they needed to ing it off, and paying your bills is pay more. not easy,” “I had Furlough: staff and faculty affected said Elaine a l r e a d y Berber, an paid, and

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ing gradu- “ to come press release issued on July 24. two days a month may be furlough lough days on Saturdays even if they prove the furlough plan, faculty at ate stu- Going to work full-time, and back and The agreement breaks the 18 days days. The only exception is that fac- teach a course then because faculty CSU sent a clear message of “no dent. then going to school part- “ pay more. down in several ways. ulty may choose one day in October pay schedules run from Monday confidence” in CSU Chancellor An- And if you October 20, 21 and 22 are man- to furlough, which will bring the through Friday. Charles B. Reed. In the vote, 79 per- other stu- time, paying it off, and pay- have to datory furlough days for faculty, month’s total amount to four days, Dietz commented on how fur- cent voted “no confidence,” while 17 dent, Josh ing your bills is not easy. pay with a meaning that all classes will be can- Dietz added. loughs will affect students. percent said “don’t know.” Only four W i l b u r, credit card celed on that Tuesday, Wednesday The nature of faculty salaries al- “By faculty taking a 9.23 percent percent of faculty system-wide said 24, who o n l i n e , and Thursday. lows instructors to schedule fur- pay cut, it creates some money to they had confidence in the chancel- re c e i v e d there’s a The Academic Senate recom- lough days on days they do not teach provide more classes,” Deitz said. lor, the CFA’s July 24 press release his B.A. fee. There’s mended for President Gordon to a class. Faculty may, however, sched- “The alternative would have been to stated. in Hawaii, and is now at CSUF also a fee online with a debit card, select three furlough days consecu- ule furlough days on days in which have layoffs of faculty. That would Nearly every one of the 47,000 to get his MBA in finance, spoke so you have to come here. It’s dif- tively, said Associate Vice President they hold class, Dietz said. have resulted in a lot more cut class- CSU’s employees is under a furlough of the tuition increase on top of ficult as it is and then with the in- for Academic Affairs James Dietz. TheA cademic Senate has suggest- es. So there is one positive affect. agreement. California’s state sales tax being crease and I got my hours reduced “They thought it was a way to ed to faculty that since their pay has There would have been far fewer Some unions representing small increased. at work, makes it more difficult”, make it clear to the community, to been decreased by about 10 percent, classes without the furloughs.” percentages of the employees have “With state sales tax, it’s al- said Brenda Garcia, 21, a senior students (that) there are furloughs they should not miss more than 10 Furloughs are not supposed to re- requested layoffs according to their most double in cost (than what I majoring in Spanish. going on. And one of the effects is no percent of their total class hours, he sult in a decreased workload for stu- contracts with the university, said paid in Hawaii). I was expecting Reacting to classes cut by CSUF, instruction going on for these three added. dents. “What is being recommended Gordon. to pay 20 percent less, so it’s a fi- after the classes were posted as be- days. That is one of the impacts of Faculty members will turn in their is on days when faculty are not hold- Police, graduate assistants and nancial strain I gotta figure out,” ing available on the CSUF Web site, a budget cut. They were thinking ... furlough schedule by the end of the ing classes because of the furlough, teaching assistants have been ex- he said. Darcy Reed, 21, a senior majoring it might be a time to make a state- first week of class to be reviewed and that they have alternative work as- empted from furloughs to protect Foreign exchange students, in sociology stated, “I would rather ment,” Dietz said. approved. signments that students are doing,” their incomes, Dietz said. however, dodged the increases. pay more to get more classes. Our The remaining furlough days are Faculty may not schedule an ex- Dietz added. “The hope is that we The head of theA CF ’s Fullerton “Since we pay our univer- education is getting watered down left for each instructor to sched- cess amount of furlough days on disrupt students’ learning as little as chapter, Mougo Nyaggah, did not sity fees in our home universi- with online courses. The dropped ule for him/herself. No more than teaching days, Dietz said. possible.” return several messages seeking com- ties, basically we’re not affected. classes left me in a bind. I wouldn’t one day a week and no more than Faculty may not schedule fur- Also as part of their vote to ap- ment. But I guess it has affected a lot have been able to get financial aid of students around here. I have had I not been able to get a class been meeting people today and right away.” I realize it has not been easy for A student who works in the Stu- Murder suspect found dead in Canadian hotel room them,” said Yovadee Chetty, a dent Help Center and assists stu- senior exchange student from dents with their questions, Adrian France, majoring in communi- (MCT) Ryan Jenkins, the real- Diaz, 20, a senior majoring in cations. ity TV star suspected of killing his communications, echoed the same Ephraim Smith, Vice-Presi- swimsuit model wife, is dead, Ca- thought, “You may end up paying nadian police said Sunday evening. more and getting less.” Jenkins, 32, was found dead inside a motel room in Hope, British Co- lumbia on Sunday afternoon, said Sgt. Duncan Pound of the Royal For the Record Canadian Mounted Police. “The preliminary indicators are It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- that he took his own life,” Pound tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any said. “And we’re not commenting on incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction any of the particulars.” printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any Jenkins, 32, was accused of kill- other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will ing his wife and swimsuit model be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online Jasmine Fiore, 28, of Los Angeles. version of the Daily Titan. Fiore’s body was found mutilated Please contact Executive Editor Skyler Blair at 657-278-5815 or at and stuffed in a suitcase near a Bue- [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any na Park, Calif., apartment complex errors. on Aug. 15. Pound declined to provide many details about Jenkins’ death on Sun- day night, but apparently once the body was found, identifying him as Daily Titan the suspect in Fiore’s murder came Editorial quickly. Executive Editor Skyler Blair “The hotel staff had gone in to Photos Courtesy of Jebb Harris/Orange County Register/MCT Managing Editor Monzerrath Gonzalez check on him,” Pound said, adding Police mugshots of Ryan Jenkins released at beginning of the investigation surrounding the murder of his wife, Jasmine Fiore. He has News Director Sergio Cabaruvias that local RCMP officers responded since been found dead, hanging in his hotel room. News Editor Roberta McMillan as they would to any such call. Opinion Editor Jeremiah Magan “They then became aware of known by most as a stopover on the Canada, his native country. Fiore’s with his son. Dan Jenkins added his Features Editor Christine Amarantus some of the indicators in the room, Trans-Canada Highway. body was identified by the serial lawyers encouraged him not to com- Asst. Features Editor Chauntel Riser including that he matched the gen- “We’re not saying at this point numbers on her breast implants. ment on his fugitive son, CTV re- Arts & Entertainment Editor Brittny Ulate eral description that has been spread how long he was staying there,” With each detail, news cover- ported. TheO range County District Sports Editor Adan Vasquez worldwide,” Pound said. “So we were Pound said. “And we’re not going to age spread beyond that which most Attorney’s office had filed felony Asst. Sports Editor Simon Liang able to get members of our team and Copy Editor Rachel David release any information on how long any other murder receives. And so murder charges against Jenkins and Copy Editor Ashleigh Johnson some of our forensics (investigators) he may have been deceased.” too with the discovery of Jenkins’ issued a $10 million warrant for his Photo Editor Todd Barnes there.” The story _ reality TV star alleg- body on Sunday, which made in- arrest. The Canadian police had also Photo Editor Shruti Patel About 5 p.m. Sunday, the RCMP edly kills model wife _ was a sensa- stant headlines on the Web sites of issued a warrant for Jenkins. Multimedia Editor Isa Ghani determined the dead man in the mo- tion from the start and became only both traditional news sources like Anyone with additional informa- Multimedia Editor Anne Beck tel room was Jenkins, Pound said. more so as more details of what ap- the Register and gossip sites such as tion is encouraged to contact Buena Asst. Multimedia Editor Derek Opina Pound declined to say how Jen- peared to have happen came out. TMZ.com. Park Police Department Detective Adviser Jason Shepard kins might have killed himself nor Fiore’s body, found in a suitcase in Earlier today, CTV, a Canadian Greg Pelton at 714-562-3992 or share any details on his stay in Hope, a Buena Park dumpster, was missing television network, also reported Supervising District Attorney Inves- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 a small town of less than 10,000 her fingers and teeth. Jenkins may Jenkins’ father, Dan Jenkins, would tigator Ed Berakovich at 714-347- News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] about two hours east of Vancouver, have fled by boat and on foot into not say whether he has had contact 8492. Advertising Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan Production Assistant Mandi Braga Swine flu shots on track to be delivered in October Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie National Sales & Promotion Katie Hennessey (MCT) Everything so far is on know if we’ll need one shot or two Who has top priority for the first ed among the priority groups? Classified Manager Emily Miramontes schedule to begin delivering swine to gain enough protection against available doses of swine flu vaccine? Older people usually are among Account Executive Elizabeth Hernandez flu shots to the public by October. this H1N1 virus. The Centers for Disease Control the most vulnerable to flu. But this Account Executive Emily Miramontes Government officials already “It’s possible we’ll see two peaks,” and Prevention has adopted a list of time, the young top the list. Account Executive Megan Gates are working with manufacturers to one of swine flu and one of seasonal people who should get the vaccine There’s been a high swine flu in- Account Executive Elizabeth Lopez package the vaccine in vials – the flu, said Norman Edelman, chief first when supplies are limited: reg- fection rate among children, and Account Executive Amber VanOrman Account Executive Hayley Toler “fill and finish” stage – for- distri medical officer of the American nant women. children and young adults have Distribution Santana Ramos bution to doctors and clinics and Lung Association. – People who live with or care for accounted for more than half the Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage hospitals. Swine flu recently subsided in children younger than 6 months of swine flu deaths, said Jay Butler, di- About 50 million vaccine doses the U.S. When the new flu season age. rector of the CDC’s H1N1 vaccine Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] should be ready by mid-October, starts, there could be an upsurge in – Health care and emergency ser- task force. officials are saying. cases. vices personnel. Older people may have some The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The Swine flu vaccine tests started Or maybe not. – Young people 6 months to 24 swine flu immunity from their ex- Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, on adults about two weeks ago at And while most cases so far have years old. perience with previous flu seasons. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, medical centers across the country. been relatively mild, swine flu has Anyone 25 to 64 who has a med- “There’s no level of immunity advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified Tests on children began last week at put almost 8,000 people in the ical condition, such as heart disease among children,” Butler said. in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be various locations. hospital and caused more than 500 or diabetes, that puts them at higher Is the swine flu vaccine safe? construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- Scientists are still monitoring deaths in the United States. risk from flu. The preliminary evidence looks mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. safety data. And they don’t yet Here’s what we do know: Why are older people not includ- promising. Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan 4 NEWS August 24, 2009 New parking garage not coming soon enough Concerning environmental in- hard pressed to find parking, except terests, Halcum said, “The LED in Lots A and G where assisted park- lighting will significantly reduce ing (or stack parking) will likely be the amount of electrical power con- the only option available,” a letter sumption. We’ll eventually have so- from Parking and Transportation to lar panels installed on the roof. They students states. are not part of the current plan, but “Off-campus parking and shut- the structure has been designed to tle service to the campus will be accept them.” available 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday The power generated by the panels through Thursday, beginning Mon- would go into the university’s power day, Aug. 24,” the letter continued. grid, supplementing the power sup- The Meridian Sports Club, - lo ply. McGinnis also assured that the cated at 1535 Deerpark Dr. in Ful- structure will be sound and earth- lerton, is providing the off-campus quake-resilient. parking. Students must display their “The structure is a cast-in place, $162 semester permit should they post-tensioned concrete moment park there. frame design. The concrete columns, Students commuting in groups of beams and decks are poured mono- two or more may register as a car- lithically which increases structural pool to receive a free supplemental redundancy,” McGinnis said. “This carpool parking permit, which must structure utilizes the most seismical- also be displayed along with a se- ly resistant frame type and construc- mester parking permit, Parking and tion methodology available today.” Transportation Services stated. Though the 1,500 spaces will not Reserved student carpool parking be available for another year, the de- can be found in Lot S, behind Col- mand for more parking is stifling as lege Park. By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor construction on new student hous- Incoming computer engineering Above: Signs along Folino Drive direct drivers around the Parking Structure #4’s construction site, north of the Fullerton Marriott. Below: Less than half done, Parking Structure ing began in March, while Parking major David Tu, 17, drives, but has #4 will be six levels with a pedestrian walkway ending near the Humanities Building. Structure #4’s build process kicked found it easier to be dropped off at abled, visitors, state vehicles, loading ing near the Humanities Building. the highest design score but we also off May 26. school. By Christine Amarantus and unloading and maintenance and “Folino will be rerouted around had the lowest price. A win-win for “The new housing project reduced “(The parking structure) is a good Daily Titan Features Editor service vehicles. the south and eastside of the struc- CSUF.” available parking in Lot E,” Halcum investment, but I’m worried about [email protected] Michael Smith, the director of ture,” Halcum said. “Existing Folino International Parking Design ar- said. traffic congestion,” he said. “If it’s CSUF’s Design and Construction, will be closed on the west, where chitect Don Marks designed Parking “Students arriving after 9 a.m. t o o c o n g e s t e d , I ’ m j u s t g o i n g t o g e t a As students search for parking said the new structure will make up the pedestrian plaza will be. Only Structure #4. The team of Bomel and Monday through Thursday will be ride here instead.” Monday morning, Bomel construc- for parking spaces that have been emergency vehicles will be allowed IPD had previously designed and tion workers will continue building lost under the structure. there.” constructed Parking Structure #2, a $24 million parking structure off “Things like student housing, the In selecting the architect and north of the Titan Student Union, Folino Drive, north of the Fullerton rec center. Those are on what used to construction company, the univer- on which much of the new structure Marriott. be parking spaces,” Smith said. “We sity held a design-build competition. on Folino is based, Marks said. Construction began on Parking are planning, in November, to put Eight general contractors were in- “When we competed in the de- Structure #4 in May, and on its ex- in a child center which will take up vited to submit their qualifications, sign-build, we provided a turn key pected completion in fall 2010 the space in Lot A. We have to compen- with the four deemed the most qual- package,” Marks said. “Basically the six-level concrete edifice will add sate for the ground space and go up ified competing. team is providing the design and 1,500 spaces to the university’s park- vertically.” “Things such as footprint limita- building. All the university has to do ing pool. The cost of the new structure has tions, number of levels, desired car is hire us and park in the structure “As of June 30, 2009, there were been estimated at $24,213,800, with count, type of elevators and other when it’s done.” approximately 9,752 parking spac- $18 million going into the construc- specific instructions are all included In addition to the 1,500 parking es,” Mary Ellen Frazier, Assistant to tion, $1.5 in the designing and the in the Request for roposal,” Derral stalls, Marks said his designs for Park- the Director of Parking & Trans- rest into soft costs, which includes McGinnis, Bomel Construction’s ing Structure #4 included a circular portation Services, said to the Daily inspections and consultations. vice president of Business Develop- stairway facing into the campus and Titan. “And approximately 22,000 The structure is being financed ment & Pre-Construction said. “A a double helix ramping system. students have parking permits.” using bonds, which will be paid for not to exceed budget of $26.5 mil “The facility will also contain a Of those available spaces, 7,188 with parking fees, Stephen Halcum, was also included.” parking info center where you can are general student parking, the Cal- the structure’s project manager from Bomel won the competition part- ask for directions and purchase park- ifornia State University Inventory of CSUF’s office of Design and- Con nered with International Parking ing passes,” Marks said. “There will Parking Facilities in Operation states struction said. Design. also be a pedestrian plaza which will for CSUF. Halcum said the project will also “It’s a best value approach which be a landscaped staging area with The remaining 2,564 spaces are include a pedestrian walkway leading has served the university well,” seating where people can get ready set aside for faculty and staff, dis- from the parking structure and end- McGinnis said. “We not only had for class.” August 24, 2009 NEWS 5 University of Illinois students react to school’s admissions scandal (MCT) As an admissions scandal heat put on the president and the back-to-school energy on Friday. ties to trustees, politicians and deep- her father and uncles. The 27-year-old from Seoul, South continues to make news, thousands chancellor,” said Julien Ball, 33, a Friends tossed frisbees on the pocketed donors. She never doubted her choice. Korea, arrived on campus last week of students converged on the Uni- graduate student in library science campus Quad. Mothers gave tear- About 800 undergraduate ap- “I know I got in for all the right to start an undergraduate degree in versity of Illinois campus over the from Chicago. stained goodbye hugs to sons and plicants had their names placed on reasons,” she said, “and I’ve always economics. weekend for the start of undergradu- Ball is part of “No to Clout Ad- daughters. Newly minted freshmen clout lists, known internally as Cat- felt comfortable on this campus.” He said the university enjoys a ate classes Monday. missions,” a student group that walked out of the bookstore dressed egory I, at the Urbana-Champaign Meanwhile, the scandal cast the reputation in Korea as one of the The mood among students was handed out fliers on campus Sunday in Illini orange. campus during the last five years, a university in a new light _ a more top public universities in the U.S., back-to-school euphoric and most – and hopes to organize a larger move- Many students said it was espe- Tribune investigation found. positive light _ for at least one stu- a reputation that “always made me but not all – said they’re willing to ment to pressure the administration cially good to be on campus this Dozens more received special dent. want to come here.” forgive and forget about the summer more aggressively for the scandal. year after having to answer questions consideration from the law school “I was surprised to hear people But he admitted the admissions scandal. The group faults administration from skeptical friends and family and other graduate programs. were willing to go through histrion- scandal, which he read about online “I love this school so much and policies that, it said, have made the this summer. Zwilling apparently wasn’t on the ics at that level just to get people in throughout the summer at home, didn’t want the controversy to affect state’s most prestigious university “I’d say, ‘I’m going to U of I’ and list. She graduated atop her class of here,” said Karl Goetze, 45, a doc- cast the school in a darker light. me,” said Nicolette Theotikos, an too expensive and out-of-reach for people would be like, ‘Oh, who do 75 in the small town near the Indi- toral student in classics. He didn’t re- “I didn’t think major American 18-year-old freshman. “I wasn’t in- poor and minority students. you know? How’d you get in?’” said ana border and said the massive U of alize how coveted and hotly contest- universities did stuff like that,” he volved and I don’t approve of what “It’s not just about clout in admis- freshman Rachel Zwilling, 18. I campus and thousands of strang- ed an admissions spot was. In that said. “It’s unfair. Everybody should happened, but I still think this is a sions,” Ball said. “While clout was The questions came in response ers left her feeling overwhelmed at way, the scandal boosted the school’s get the same chance.” great school.” going on, access for the rest of us was to a state investigation of a shadow times. reputation, he said. While most students said the rev- Others weren’t as charitable. being limited, as well.” admissions system that gave pref- She’s the only one in her class en- There was no need to tell Jacob elations disturbed them, many said “I feel there hasn’t been enough The campus buzzed with the usual erential treatment to students with rolled there, following in the steps of Lim about the school’s reputation. they weren’t too surprised. Districts soon to have statistical tools to deal with dropout problem (MCT) California schools are on dents who have left their schools to the data management division at the stop coming to school. but we won’t get the data until fall assignment, and other data required their way to finally determining their correctly determine just how many state Department of Education. The student identifier number 2010.” to meet state and federal reporting four-year dropout. dropouts they had. “The data doesn’t necessarily solve also helps districts identify students SSIDs eventually will be tracked requirements. While dropout rates are not num- “There has been a push in the way the problem but it does highlight who were considered a dropout at a through the California Longitudinal The data also allows the Depart- bers most district like to talk about, of having better student data and in what needs to be addressed.” school they left but in fact were en- Pupil Achievement Data System, ment of Education to identify stu- they provide data that is necessary to making decisions on how good our By the end of this school year, a rolled in a different district. which will maintain longitudinal, in- dents reported by a school district as producing a more accurate student schools are, how good our teachers full four-year rate will be derived us- “We’ve been tracking this data for dividual student-level data including transferring to another district but graduation and dropout rate at the are, principal and where are the gaps ing student level data as tracked by two years, and this fall we’ll get our student demographics, program par- cannot be found subsequently en- school level. are in terms of achievement -- and the use of Statewide Student Identi- third year of data,” Ashley said. “By ticipation, grade level, enrollment, rolled. These students are now prop- In the past, district have not had you can clearly see it in dropout fiers, which increases accountability the graduating class of course enrollment and completion, erly counted as dropouts rather than sufficiently accurate statistics on stu- rates,” said Keric Ashley, director of for districts to find students who 2010 we’ll have four full years, discipline, state assessment, teacher transfers. Gordon addresses student and faculty concerns From Page 1 you, President Gordon, but being going to lose 10 percent of your salary. DT: Could the furlough plan have focused on the present seems rather So certainly, it is understandable. been expanded to prevent layoffs? short-sighted. Could these severe DT: Would you say the faculty Gordon: No. There is no way you circumstances have been prevented have been supportive? could do that. I’ve looked at this in if more precautions had been taken? Gordon: Absolutely. Absolutely. every way possible, and you could not Gordon: By the state! But not by And that is the reason I am positive on guarantee that. the CSU. People keep wanting to Cal State Fullerton. Because we have, DT: So, when will layoffs occur? come back to the Cal State system. in the past, worked together: faculty, Gordon: Well, we’re not looking at The reason why we’re in this situation staff, students, administration. And any potential (layoffs), but you can’t is not the system, it’s the state of Cali- we have bodies that have all of these tell what the future will hold. And fornia. ingredients. For example, our budget that’s what I’m trying to say and get DT: So there is absolutely no committee has students, faculty and to. blame to be placed on the CSU? staff on them. And that has always Each collective bargaining unit has Gordon: Well, no. I wouldn’t say been the case and that doesn’t neces- a hierarchy of who goes first in terms that. We could have always educated sarily have to happen. of layoffs. We have flexibility in terms only the students that the state paid DT: Students coming in the fall of our part-timers. You can’t guarantee for. But the state had a history of even- semester will hear about furloughs, anything like that. tually catching up for those students. salary decreases, and already have DT: How will furloughs affect In other words, if they weren’t paid for felt fee increases, and yet, they will students and their classes? this year, they would pay for them next also see several large, expensive con- Gordon: On instructional year. And that’s the reason why I am struction projects under way. days, faculty are requested to Gordon: Right. I’m al- assign alternative work for ways happy to answer that the students. In other words, question. Because of the go to the library, read certain way the funds were gener- articles. In that way, I don’t ated by bonds, they could see an impact on the student not be used for classes, or experience. they couldn’t be used for I want you to know that I anything else. intend to talk to the students If you look at some of and ASI because I know there the construction that will are a lot of questions about be going on, our new dor- these. It will be alternative mitory, you could not use work on the instruction days, those funds for any other and on non-instructional days purpose. The new parking it would only affect faculty. garage, you could not use DT: Do you see the solu- those funds for any other tions to fill the deficit (i.e. purpose. It is the way that the furlough plan, fee in- the funds are generated. creases, and other cuts) af- While it may look odd, fecting the quality of educa- those funds could not be tion provided by the CSU? used for any other purpose. Gordon: I don’t. And the DT: Looking into the reason I say that is because future again, will there be I am firmly convinced that a reshuffling of priorities in terms of Cal State Fuller- because of a lack of funds ton, and you know this is my from the state? Will the home, in terms of the collab- state ever fund the CSU orative relationships we have as much as it has in the with faculty, with staff and past? with students, we are going Gordon: I can’t answer to come out of this in a much that question. But if you’re better and stronger position. asking the question, ‘will I don’t think the long-term there be a reshuffling of pri- quality is going to be impact- CSUF President orities?’ Yeah, there will be. ed. For instance, every campus DT: It is surprising to will be handling the stu- hear you say that CSUF will Milton A. Gordon dents that the state is pay- come out stronger in the face of a 32 saying that. But if we had maintained ing for in the future. That will be a percent student fee increase, a vir- a total, only educating the number of priority. tual 9.23 percent faculty salary de- students that the state paid for, then DT: Although the furloughs and crease, and enrollment cuts through we could be in a better situation. But student fee increases fill a large por- the next year and more. And Vice as long as the state continued to catch tion of the deficit, about 180 - mil President Ephraim Smith said that up and pay for them, we saw no reason lion dollars still remains to be filled. next year could be worse. to do that. How is that being handled? Gordon: Well, we haven’t talked DT: I’m assuming the CSU won’t Gordon: We are reducing all activi- about next year. And I don’t know be doing that anymore? ties across the campus. There will be what’s going to happen in the next Gordon: (laughs) I don’t think they a reduction in travel. Only necessary year. will. travel will take place. There will be DT: Will you comment at all DT: As president of the university, other kinds of reductions in cost to about next year? you have to be in touch with the sen- try and fill up the holes that are left. It Gordon: Well, the furloughs are timents, the feelings of the students will be creating priorities for the future designed for one year. If they create and faculty. Where have you gauged that have been as a result of the situa- the amount of funds that they are sup- the level of frustration? tion we are in now. posed to create, and if the balance of Gordon: There is absolutely an un- DT: What would you like to say the other measures that we are going derstandable level of frustration. Now, to the students, on a personal note? to take come into play, its only de- I have friends in other states that have Gordon: I would like to say to the signed to go one year. I been going through this in the previ- students that if they continue the col- t’s just like I said about layoffs, ous years, but certainly it’s understand- laboration that I’ve seen in the past you can’t predict the future. And so I able. with the entire campus, faculty, staff don’t know what’s going to happen on DT: You wouldn’t say there is an and administrators working together 2010-2011. I’m primarily focused on excess amount of frustration? that Cal State Fullerton is going to be 09-10. Gordon: (Pause) It is understand- as successful as possible. And I intend DT: No offense intended toward able, I would say that. You know, you’re to be more visible 6 FEATURES August 24, 2009

Serving up justice, no excuses decision was quickly made for me discussing all concerns surrounding Writer gets a behind the since I was called up as prospective the verdict, we were able to come to scenes look at the court juror number 14. the unanimous decision of guilty. After Judge Gregg L. Prickett Now came my other job as forep- system and a name tag welcomed and thanked each of us erson, signing the verdict papers. By Rachel David for reporting to our civic duty, the Using the intercom by the door, we eight question interview began. One buzzed for the bailiff to bring us the Daily Titan Copy Editor [email protected] by one each of us first-round pro- papers. Once he left the room, I ex- spective jurors were asked to answer tracted the papers pertaining to the questions regarding our marital sta- defendant being guilty and quickly The mail comes and there it is tus, number of children, educational and diligently signed them. I let out … the summons for jury duty. Im- background, our job, our spouse’s a deep breath. My job as foreperson mediately your mind sets to work job, if we ever had a negative experi- was done, or so I thought. on various excuses to get out of it. ence in the courts or with the police, We exited the room, walked down Sorry, being a student is no longer a if we have any past the judge’s valid excuse. Though, it will get you family mem- chamber and a postponement. So you check the bers in the po- into the court- “student” box and fingers crossed, lice force and We each shuffled room for the throw salt behind your back and if we have ever “ final time. I

knock on wood that the postpone- served on a jury out of the room, nev- took my usual

ment will not come. before. seat and sat Weeks later, that postponement OK, easy er hearing what the with the guilty rears its ugly head. No excuses this enough since “ papers in my time. Own it my friend, you official- I’m not mar- punishment for the hands, drasti- ly have jury duty. Any of this sound ried and don’t defendant would be. cally trying to familiar? No? Well it does to me. It is have children avoid looking the exact thing that happened to me and was able to over at the over the summer. answer “no” to d e f e n d a n t’s I never really understood why I most of the other questions. I did, table. felt dread at the sight of a jury sum- however, state that I just received The charismatic Judge Prickett mons or why I immediately tried to my B.A., was going for my M.A. entered, took his seat and said, “Wel- get out of it. Why do people dread and was an editor at the Daily Ti- come back jurors. Juror number 4, it? Don’t believe me that the major- tan, which I added was Cal State am I correct in saying that you are ity of people do? Google “jury duty” Fullerton’s newspaper. With a warm the foreperson?” and you will notice that “jury duty smile, Judge Prickett responded to What I felt was going to be a excuses” is the first entry that pops my nervous expansion of the Titan strong response ended up coming up. being CSUF’s paper with, “No need out as a shaky and choked, “Yes, It was my second time being sum- to explain that here; we are North Sir.” moned, yet it was the first time that I Orange County.” He gave one of his big, charac- received a postponement and had to That’s all it took, apparently. I was teristic smiles that put me at ease go. Under the unjustified dread was in. throughout the entire trial and said, an even greater feeling of curiosity, Once all 12 members of the jury “Very good. Would you please check so I reported with 90 other individu- were selected, the judge got under- over the papers and your signature als at 8 a.m. at the County of Orange way with the criminal case–first-de- and make sure you signed the papers North Justice Center here in Fuller- gree burglary. We were on immedi- you meant to? Are they the correct ton. Ah yes, this is why I dreaded it, ately that day. papers?” having to report at the ungodly hour After hearing from two cops and With a steadier voice, I replied, of 8 a.m. the victim, downing several more “Yes, Sir.” I walked in, dropped my summons cups of coffee, and what felt like “Very good. Will you please hand into the tray on the table, detached hours of watching one of the cops them over to the bailiff?” responded my “juror badge” that came in the and the prosecutor going through Judge Prickett. mail, slid it into a plastic badge and the many manila envelopes that Oh, thank God, I thought! I don’t clipped it to my shirt. housed the stolen items retrieved by have to read them aloud myself! From that moment on everything the police, we were ready for delib- With my heart rate back under would change. I was now “on the erations. control at that announcement, the inside,” that little badge gave me an Led by the bailiff, we made our courtroom took on a deafening all-access behind the scenes look at way through the backdoor of the silence as Judge Prickett read the the justice system. It is all about the courtroom, past the judge’s cham- guilty verdict. minutiae in life for me. ber and into a small room, where we That was it. I was sold on this jury duty busi- were told to pick a foreperson—one After hours on end of sitting in ness the second I put that plastic who would make sure everyone got the courtroom listening and taking badge on. I was ready to serve up their chance to voice their opinion notes, the trial came to an abrupt some sweet justice! and the official signer of the verdict end. I took a seat among the other papers—and to remain locked in the Judge Prickett fixed his warm blurry-eyed, half-asleep people and room until we came to an unani- smile on the 12 of us and genuinely prepared to sit through the half hour mous decision. thanked us for our time and com- orientation. After the court employ- He proceeded to point out the mitment to the jury duty process, ee delivered a bored, much-rehearsed call button on the wall for us to letting us know that it is individuals introduction, I sat back among the press when we were ready for him to such as ourselves who make the jus- click-clack of laptops and text mes- deliver the “guilty” and “not guilty” tice system possible. saging (people complaining to their verdict papers, the decision being We each shuffled out of the room, friends, no doubt), and watched the ours of which would be signed. never hearing what the punishment hearse carrying Michael Jackson’s Once the bailiff left and locked us for the defendant would be, and body travel slowly on the freeway in, the question of who was going to walked down the long hall chatting toward the Staples Center in L.A. be the foreperson inevitably came about the surreal events that trans- on the news. If nothing else, I would about. Instantly everyone looked at pired between the 12 of us during always remember one another or the past few days. where I was the their shoes, no Once we walked out into the day of the much- I would always one wanting bright sun and onto the front steps, televised memo- “ the job. Don’t we each said our good-byes and rial for the King everyone volun- headed to our cars. Thus ended my

of Pop. remember where I teer at once! first and memorable experience with

An hour into was the day of the Throughout jury duty. the morning my time serving, Since I served on a case, I cannot and several cups much-televised me- “ I often ques- be summoned again for at least one of free court- tioned why it year. As sick as it may sound to some provided coffee morial for the King was something readers, I now look forward to that later, all 90 of us of Pop. people avoided, summons. were requested and sitting there Trust me, until you’ve been “on by a judge on the then witnessing the inside” of the whole experience, third floor to in- another display of the avoiding game don’t knock it or dread that slip of terview as prospective jurors. I wondered it again. paper that will inevitably come in I entered the judge’s courtroom Since I was fully committed to the the mail for you one day. feeling nervous (who am I to say if jury duty experience, I volunteered When that day comes, I encour- someone is guilty or not?) and feeling for the position with additional en- age you to keep an open mind and younger than I have in my entire life. couragement from the sweet, highly allow yourself to learn from the Twenty prospective jurors are called sarcastic, juror number 5. amazing educational experience. If up at once to be interviewed by the Instantly, before anyone voiced that doesn’t work for you and you are judge, defense attorney and prosecu- their opinion, each juror wrote ei- still dreading the whole thing, then tor in order to detect any major bias ther “guilty” or “not guilty” on a let me be the one to remind you that or lack of common sense. scrap of paper and passed it to me. when all is said and done you get to I sat in the courtroom listening to With the assistance of two other walk away the proud owner of a ju- the bailiff read the names of the first kind jurors, we discovered 10 of us ror badge! batch of jurors, conflicted on wheth- felt the defendant was guilty while You’re eager to serve now, aren’t er I wanted to be called or not. The two had reservations. After openly you? August 24, 2009 FEATURES 7 Theater sparkles decades after heyday

By SHRUTI PATEL/Daily Titan Photo Editor Left: Seats in the Fox Theatre lay empty beneath the glow of the chandeliers above. Right:Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation member Pat Shepard looks up at paintings on the ceiling of an upstairs lobby. The paintings are original to the building, untouched since the 1930s. Below: Shepard points out previous fire damage done to the stage before the theater closed in 1987. The foundation plans to eventually extend the stage and orchestra pit outward.

Take a tour of the Fox Theatre with a posed beams and cobwebs fill the space. Doom” to be shown on Thursday, Sept. 10. Ric Opalka, Despite these successes, fundraising has proved slow preservation group that saved the Ful- Back in the theater, Shepard steps carefully over the 62, a member of the Fox Fullerton Historic Theatre Foun- and demanding, especially now with the failing economy. lerton landmark from destruction creaky floorboards and takes a narrow staircase to the dation, who remembers seeing movies at the Fox as a kid, Shepard has no idea how long it will take to complete the basement, where peeling peach-painted bricks form eight is positive it will be a hit. project; “It’s a matter of where that money is and when it By Maureen Fox dressing rooms. Several tattered posters of Italian cities “Rule of thumb – if it’s summer and it’s Spielberg, we comes.” For the Daily Titan cling to the walls and exposed copper pipes snake across fill the place,” Opalka said. It is this matter that keeps the project in limbo, but The [email protected] the ceiling. The foundation’s best fundraiser is their annual “Holly- Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation is determined to Pat Shepard grabs a dusty rope backstage and hoists the A 3-foot-high water line along the walls show the base- wood in Fullerton” night, which features performances by see their project through until they complete the restora- ratty gray curtain. For an instant, the Fox Theatre is trans- ment was flooded once, and caution tape is tied into a local theaters, including Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton tions. formed to its original glory as hundreds of red plush seats bow in front of a rotting staircase leading to the stage. College’s theater departments, as well as a cocktail recep- Shepard stands in the main lobby and surveys the work stretch out under the chandeliers’ blue and red haze. Then Shepard points out several trap doors in the ceiling, which tion and a silent and live auction. around him. When the theater was upgraded, someone the damage hits you. were built to accommodate vaudeville acts. He doesn’t Last June, the event was held inside the theater and covered the original ceiling murals with plaster. Some Many of the seats are faded and covered in plastic. The know if they still work. raised over $44,000. plaster has since been scraped away and chunks of the stage’s right hand side is charred black from a fire set in the Another staircase ends in the orchestra pit in front of The foundation also asks for volunteer clean-up, cash paintings are visible. early ’90s. Firefighters punched holes in the roof, which the stage. Shepard takes the side door through the lobby donations and government aid. The theater recently re- Like the Fox, they are faded and damaged, but with gape like open sores in the decorated brown and blue ceil- and courtyard and up a set of creaking stairs in the bal- ceived a $2 million grant from the state, as well as a $6 time and hard work, Shepard hopes audiences will be able ing. Everything is covered with a thin layer of dust. There cony to the projector booth. Only two projector pedestals million loan from the city of Fullerton’s Redevelopment to glance up and appreciate the artwork before walking are cobwebs, chipped paint, exposed wooden beams, remain in the cramped and dirty room. Agency. into the red and blue haze of a refurbished theater. mounds of scrap metal, piles of extension cords and even A toilet and sink stand in the back corner, looking out a graying tapestry peeling off the corner of the left wall. of place. Shepard explains the bathroom was built for the The Fox Theatre in Fullerton, which opened in 1925, projector’s convenience, as they had only minutes between was once a glamorous setting for Hollywood’s golden days. switching reels and could not waste time walking to the Robert M. Kennedy designed the theater, along with its restroom. sisters, the Chinese and Egyptian theaters in Hollywood. Shepard views the complex with great optimism and Clark Gable performed there, as did Buster Keaton. It was potential. The foundation wants to bring the complex the first theater in Orange County to have sound and its into the 21st century by rebuilding the “Tea Room,” first and only surviving movie palace. adding new sound technology and putting in a new box But the Fox was no match for modern technology. office and marquee. They also want to build a hydraulic Despite an upgrade in the ’60s, it failed to compete with orchestra pit in front of the stage, which would sink into modern day multiplexes and closed in 1987. It languished the ground to form the pit and rise to extend the original on the corner of Chapman Avenue and Harbor Boulevard stage. for years, suffering from neglect until the owner decided The foundation also wants to restore the theater to its to demolish it to make room for new apartments. ’30s glory by cleaning up the artwork and repairing the But several Fullerton citizens were determined to save original architecture. “When I walk through the court- their local landmark. In 2001, they formed The Fullerton yard, through the theater, I want to get the feeling of walk- Historic Theatre Foundation, a community-based non- ing back in time,” said Shepard. profit organization created to save the Fox and restore it To make this dream a reality, the foundation must first to the cultural center it once was. Having saved the the- overcome many obstacles. ater, they plan to One challenge restore the entire the foundation Fox complex, faces is the lack which consists of of citizen aware- the theater, a two- ness. Most people story “Tea Room” simply don’t know restaurant and the about the project. 1929 Firestone Shepard is frus- Building “mo- trated by the lack tor court”. Their of awareness, but dreams are great, acknowledges that but so is the dam- the foundation is age, and high costs partially to blame, coupled with a as they can do lack of awareness more to advertise have hindered the their organiza- restoration pro- tion. cess. One thing the Shepard, 61, foundation has has been a mem- done is have an ber of the foundation for the past five years. Born and information booth at the Fullerton Farmer’s Market every raised in Fullerton, he does not have strong memories Thursday night for the past five years. Most people walk of the Fox himself, but imagines his grandparents, who right by, but some nod and smile, and a few accept flyers. moved to Fullerton in 1926, and parents enjoyed shows The farmer’s market booth slowly reaches people one by there. He left Fullerton in the ’70s but moved back six one. years ago to find “Save the Fox!” flyers posted all over The other challenge is raising enough money to fund town. Glad to see people caring for local history, he at- the restorations. The project is estimated at over $25 mil- tended an informational meeting and has been heavily lion and only $7 million is committed. A lack of funds has involved with the Fox ever since. crippled the foundation from the very beginning – they Shepard begins his tour in the main theater. One bless- barely scraped together the money to save the theater from ing has been the survival of the original proscenium, or the wrecking ball. Only an anonymous donation of $1 archway, over the stage. In the ’60s, the owners attempted million in the eleventh hour saved the Fox and turned it to upgrade the Fox into a modern cinema by adding a into a City-designated Local Landmark. This vital success widescreen. The builders chose to put the screen in front, has inspired a variety of other fundraising efforts. saving the proscenium from destruction. In 2005, the theater created Movies on the Fox, an They were less kind to the rest of the theater. The ornate ongoing fundraiser that turns the parking lot behind the moldings around the side organ lofts were torn down, tak- Fox into an outdoor cinema by projecting movies onto ing chunks of plaster with them. Six enormous murals de- the back wall. Guests bring their own blankets and lawn picting scenes of California history were also painted over. chairs and enjoy the movie for free, while the foundation The foundation plans to build new loft decorations mod- raises money by selling refreshments. Since the first suc- eled after photographs and clean the murals. cessful showing of the original “War of the Worlds,” the Next to the main theater is a two-story high open area foundation shows roughly one movie a month to an aver- with wide archways that was once the original “Tea Room” age of 800 people. restaurant. More scrap piles, buckets, hanging wires, ex- Their next movie is “Indiana Jones & the Temple of 8 FEATURES August 24, 2009 One on one with ASI president Juli Santos The Daily Titan sits down and has a conversation with the Associated Students Inc.’s new commander in chief By Skyler Blair you have to be patient, because if you aren’t you will just choice and from there it has been Daily Titan Executive Editor become too stressed out. history. [email protected] DT: What things drew you to CSUF when you were DT: I think that situation is Daily Titan: Where did you grow up? choosing where you would go after high school? common among a lot of fresh- Juli Santos: I grew up in Irvine. I lived there when Santos: Well, for one, the campus is beautiful. men. They come to Cal State Ful- I was in the third grade until last year because I was It’s also not too big. lerton and don’t really know how a commuter from Irvine, but now I live in Fullerton. The thing about Cal State Fullerton is that it has that to get acclimated. Before then I moved around a little bit. I was born in big campus feel on a small campus and I like that, espe- So is there anything you do Chino Hills and then moved to San Diego. cially since you don’t have to walk miles and miles from to encourage students to get in- DT: Where did you go to high school? one class to another. volved as an example of your ex- Santos: I went to University High School in Irvine, DT: I think that walking from the parking lots, or perience? home of the Trojans. lack thereof, usually takes longer than from class to Santos: At Student Life Orien- DT: And did you go to any other colleges or uni- class. tation I always encourage them versities before CSUF? Santos: Yeah, that G lot can be a ways out there. to join groups on campus saying Santos: Nope, after I graduated high school I was ac- I actually ended up choosing Cal State Fullerton over something like, “Hey, if you’re cepted to CSUF and arrived my first year as a fresh- Chapman because I would have had to take out student looking for ways to get involved on men. loans and pay for everything myself after I got out of campus, you can always join ASI. DT: How many years have you been at CSUF? college, and since Chapman is a private school it would If you are a journalism major obvi- Santos: This will be my fourth year, but I’m on a five have cost about $32,000 a year. Cal State Fullerton just ously they should get involved with year plan it looks like. turned out to be much the Daily Titan.” DT: Yeah, me too. more affordable. DT: Yes, come to the Daily Ti- Santos: All right, high DT: So now with tan!

five! ... Cal State Fullerton ... the new tuition fee Santos: Right, or if you’re into DT: Do you have any “ increase, have you math or engineering there are clubs

hobbies or play any has that big campus feel on found yourself in for that. sports outside of school? need of taking out “ You can also be a part of Greek Santos: I am very a small campus and I like student loans to com- life, there are tons of people who This year’s ASI vice president Joseph Lopez busy, but if I ever do get pensate? get involved with that. All of these a chance, I really enjoy that. Santos: No, I’m are great ways to feel welcomed to with Santos at the election results, April 10 dancing. paying for it all on my the school and start to help you feel I grew up as a dancer own and trying to get like a Titan. People have brought this to my attention.” and used to do that a lot in my free time. through it. It’s tough, especially with the 32 percent in- DT: What do you think will be one of the greatest So the more feedback I hear, whether it’s negative or I also am a big fan of performing arts – plays and crease that we have all experienced, but we got to keep challenges for you this year? positive, I’m willing to hear it and bring it to the atten- things of that nature. I also like just hanging out with rolling with the punches. Santos: Parking is going to be a big challenge and tion of our administration. friends. DT: Do you work another job outside of school? dealing with what students have to say about that and I don’t really think of myself as a politician. I’m a But I would say that sleeping has become another Santos: No, I worked in high school and saved up also the budget cuts and how a lot of our classes are be- child and adolescent development major and a student popular hobby for me because I don’t get to very often. a lot of money so I could move out later on, so I have ing cancelled. just like you, so don’t feel afraid to approach me or any- DT: Yes, sleeping, one of my favorite things to do a nice little nest egg to survive off for a while and ASI A lot of students are very upset about what’s going on one else in ASI with an issue you may have. as well. helps pay for the little things, like the rent, books and with the student fee increases. I’m here to serve you and that’s my role. Santos: I also really like the outdoors – hiking, camp- school supplies. I think those things are going to be the biggest strug- I don’t think it’s been that way in the past, and I defi- ing and stuff like that. I’d much rather be outside than DT: Why did you choose to get involved in student gles because students will be facing many new and chal- nitely want to bring that new perspective. inside. government when you came to CSUF? lenging issues this semester and I am going to have to DT: How do you feel about the other individuals DT: What is your major? Santos: I really joined ASI because I really needed a deal with that and hear them out. on your ASI team? Santos: My major is child and adolescent develop- group to be involved with. DT: Do you have any hand in what goes on with Santos: I feel very fortunate. ment. I’ve done it before in high school. And to be honest, I the budget cuts? Is there anything you can actively do Everybody is on top of their roles, and we all have DT: Has that major provided you with any special hated my first year at Cal State Fullerton. or can you only just sympathize with students? really big goals for this year. skills to help you as ASI president? I was taking a bunch of classes and commuting to Santos: I really wish I had that ability because it We are all trying to be visible and accessible. Santos: As a child and adolescent major, I think you school, and I really just didn’t feel attached to the school. would be able to help all of us, including myself. The We don’t look like an elitist group of people. It’s been have to have a lot of patience. It’s one of those qualities So I decided to be proactive. only thing I can do is pass on the voice of the students an issue in the past where people don’t feel like they can I am naturally in tune with, and that definitely helps I was going to be going here for a few years, so I and represent them to the administration. talk to us, and I really want to make students know that with my duties and working with other people because decided to join a group and ASI seemed like the best My job is to empower the student voice and make we are just like them and they can come see us whenever sure we are heard by those who make decisions regard- they like. ing budget cuts. DT: Is this a similar approach as the Obama ad- DT: How do you go about empowering the stu- ministration has tried to make by trying to be more dent voice? transparent and do away with the closed door admin- Santos: So far, I have had meetings with President istration? Gordon and Dr. Palmer and told them what’s going on Santos: I think it was all just the common philosophy with students and what that me and the rest of issues they are facing to the executive staff had. keep in mind. As ASI, we are sup- We also have a very “ I’m only one person, so posed to be representa- active advocacy plan go- tive of the student voice, ing out to political offices when people come to me and if we can’t hear the and letting them know voice, then we are there they need to make higher and tell me their issues it for nothing. education a priority, and DT: What are some we have a couple trips brings more diversity to of your short term planned to Sacramento goals for this year? to lobby at the capital the decisions we make and Santos: I hope to get and tell them that stu- more people involved dents are the future of then we can clearly see and with the school itself as California and we’re tak- soon as possible, and ing a stand. understand and be like, not just ASI.

DT: Can you tell me Get involved and get

a little more about this ‘OK, this is an important your voice heard. Also advocacy plan? I want to get ASI out Santos: It is being issue. People have brought “ there and make sure headed up by our chief students know who we governmental officer, this to my attention.’ are and understand that Greg Washington, and we are students just like we are making visits to them. local political offices. We are in the class- We go with our lobby core which is a committee of rooms with them, and we are your peers. ASI and then we get all dressed up and prepare talk- We made a lot of progress last year, and I want to ing points so when we meet with them we can let them keep us going on that track. know that higher education is a priority. DT: What are your longer term goals? DT: Besides the budget cuts, how do you plan on Santos: I want to get a recycling program started over dealing with the parking issue and communicating the entire campus. with students so they feel something is being done? It’s still in its beginning stages, but we will be trying Santos: In the first few weeks of school we will be to launch it within the TSU and then expanding it to holding what we have called “State of the Students” the entire campus. where we can address these problems to students. Also, outreach to different clubs and organizations to Then I will be making a speech to tell everyone what make sure they have funding available. is going on and how they can get involved if they feel DT: How has ASI been affected by budget cuts? like doing something about it. Santos: There hasn’t been that big of an effect yet I hope that we can break it down so everyone can un- because ASI runs as an auxiliary to the campus, so we derstand what’s going on and remain visible so it doesn’t make our own money and currently our own budget is seem like we want to keep it as one big secret. pretty healthy. We are also going to continue our ASI cookouts so We have also built up a rainy day fund over the years, students can come and see us in person and grab some which is something our state government should have lunch and feel comfortable asking questions about what done so they wouldn’t be in the situation they are in we are doing for them. now. We hope they will be encouraged to join a committee However, because the CSU system is planning on to get involved themselves and make a difference. cutting enrollment significantly over the next few years, It’s always great to hear from students viewing from ASI’s budget will probably suffer as a result in the short- the outside with fresh eyes because they can suggest age of student fees, but we are being very frugal with our ideas we may not have thought about, and we are always spending and make sure it is being spent wisely so that willing to make a change or make an addition. we don’t have to worry about dissolving. DT: Would you say that it’s an effort to get more The TSU and Recreation Center are also funded by students involved as a way of invoking change? student fees, and we are making sure our resources go to Santos: I definitely think so. those so they remain strong, because if your classes are I’m only one person, so when people come to me being cut and then you don’t have services like having and tell me their issues it brings more diversity to the a place to study or workout or eat, then why go to Cal decisions we make and then we can clearly see and un- State Fullerton. So we will make sure to enrich students’ derstand and be like, “OK, this is an important issue. college experience even in the face of budget cuts. August 24, 2009 FEATURES 9 Artwork in hospitals helps healing process

(MCT) – For most people, a word-association game has been really putting a strong influence on the healing starting with “hospital” would yield few positive adjec- effects of health-care facilities,” says Jerry Joyner, who is tives. chief executive officer of the company, which his wife, Bland. Drab. Depressing. Institutional. Sara Beth Joyner, founded last year. And studies have found that these aesthetic unpleas- In April, their company helped refurbish the joint unit antries can affect patients’ health. of Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas. The hallways, A growing body of research shows that decorating which were previously dull and outdated, are now lined hospitals with specific types of artwork can speed up with paintings of trees, flowers and fields. Patients trying a patient’s healing process, while gloomy walls or the to regain mobility after hip and knee surgeries are met wrong kind of art can cause physical distress. with motivational pictures every 25 feet to keep them “It’s the whole emotional and perceptual context you energized. These distance markers, adorned with inspira- are in,” says Upali Nanda, vice president and director of tional quotes and pictures of plants, replaced plain pieces research for American Art Resources, a health-care art- of tape that were used before the art was installed. consulting firm in Houston. “When you’re in a hospital, “Before it just looked like an old hospital,” says Bay- it’s high stress. When we are high stress, we go back to lor’s chief nursing officer, Brenda Blain. “Now it’s calm- Photo courtesy of MCT our primal need to be soothed.” ing, and it’s not a regular hospital environment.” Cast members of the Emmy Award winning TV drama “Mad Men.” From left, Aaron Staton, Rich Sommer, Michael Gladis, Nanda, who has a doctorate in architecture with a spe- Grant Farrimond, Baylor’s director of marketing and Christina Hendricks, Bryan Batt and Vincent Kartheiser. cialization in health-care systems and public relations says, “We don’t want design, says scientific studies show to be an art museum, but we do want that art can aid in the recovery of pa- the art to inspire and soothe.” tients, shorten hospital stays and help It’s the whole Art can also be used to help pa- manage pain. “ tients on a more practical level. Insane for ‘Mad Men’ But she says it has to be the right emotional and per- Autumn Leaves in Flower Mound,

art — vivid paintings of landscapes, ceptual context you Texas, an Alzheimer’s and dementia AMC’s addictive skirt- looking creative director of Sterling subsequently giving up her baby for friendly faces and familiar objects can facility that was a client of Health- Cooper, who smokes and drinks be- adoption. lower blood pressure and heart rate, are in. care Art Consulting, uses artwork to chasing ‘60s ad men show “ hind his desk - because that was the Last season ended with cliffhang- while abstract pictures can have the – Upali Nanda, keep patients oriented to their sur- has strong season premiere norm during the early ‘60s. ers galore, which the third season has opposite effect. American Art Resources roundings. Draper manages to come up with already begun to address thanks to a Nanda and two university pro- vice president Each of the four hallways has a By Katie Labovitz solid ad campaigns and is mostly powerful season premiere. fessors did a study at Houston’s St. different theme, which helps pa- For the Ohio U Post successful at work compared to his Not only have we found out Luke’s Episcopal Hospital using two tients remember where their rooms Courtesy of Uwire less-than-perfect home life, which more about the circumstances under types of art. are. Among them is a landscape hall- features infidelity to his wife Betty which Don Draper was born, but In the first group were images that had been proven to way covered in outdoor settings and a Western hallway It just seems wrong that when I (January Jones) and super-sketchy that he still is cheating on his very calm patients, including green landscapes, water scenes, depicting images from the Old West. think of the cable channel AMC, I past. pregnant wife. cultural artifacts and emotionally expressive pictures of “We wanted to make sure the images were not vio- don’t think of American movie clas- Born Richard “Dick” Whitman, Also, a large regime change at people. The second group contained abstract pieces by lent” in the Western wing, Ms. Joyner says. “So there sics, which is what AMC stands for. Don Draper is the identity he as- Sterling Cooper has already caused artists such as Vincent van Gogh. When asked which are a lot of hill and country scenes. Back in the patients’ Instead, I think of the chan- sumed during the Korean War be- friction among the new heads of ac- they preferred, most patients chose images from the first days there was more farmland, so the pictures can help nel’s original television series “Mad fore his marriage and work at Ster- counting. group. remind them of their childhood.” Men,” the 1960s-themed drama ling Cooper). This season looks to be intense Nanda says one theory is that abstract art allows pa- Jennifer Plunkett, director of design at Autumn Leaves, which started its third season Sun- Draper’s coworkers lead equally both in and out of the office. tients to project their own anxieties onto the image. stressed the importance of tactile art in Alzheimer’s and day night. sordid lives. Co-founder of the Fun fact: Sterling Cooper’s other Thus, pictures that clearly portray pleasant images are dementia clinics. Among the art in Autumn Leaves is a Critically acclaimed, “Mad Men” agency Roger Sterling (John Slat- co-founder, Bertram Cooper, is more soothing. picture of a horse made of furlike material. is nominated for 16 Emmy Awards, terly) is married, though he decided played by Robert Morse. Morse “If you are under stress and anxiety, if you see an im- “It’s important for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients with winners to be announced Sun- to leave his wife at the end of last starred in the original Broadway age that is ambiguous, you interpret it negatively.” to have their senses stimulated,” she says. day, Sept. 20. season for his much younger secre- musical and subsequent film adap- Nanda says environmental psychologists began study- “It’s soothing, and it helps them remember what “Mad Men” is set in New York tary. tation of “How to Succeed in Busi- ing health care in the 1960s. In 1984, scientists found things feel like.” City and follows the lives of advertis- He’s also had an affair with the ness Without Really Trying” (1967) that postoperative patients healed more quickly and suc- Nanda said although there is a wealth of scientific ing executives at Sterling Cooper. fabulously voluptuous office man- - a story about J. Pierpont Finch cessfully if they had park-view windows. Through the knowledge about art and health care, there is much more The title is a play on the fictional ager/head secretary Joan Holloway (Morse), who finagles his way from 1980s, scientists became more interested in the role of to learn. agency’s address on Madison Avenue, (Christina Hendricks). being a mailroom worker to ex- T:11.5” art in hospitals. The concept of therapeutic design has American Art Resources is studying the role of art in though after watching two seasons Former secretary Peggy Olson ecutive at the World Wide Wicket become more popular in the last decade, she says. pediatric units, and how artwork affects the perception of the series, could also refer to the (Elisabeth Moss) became a copy- Company, a New York City adver- Healthcare Art Consulting, a firm in Dallas that of patient wait time in urgent care. varying degrees of inner turmoil of writer with her own office after per- tising agency. advises medical companies on how to use art in their “Ultimately, it is a design field. There is no compro- all of the ad men (and woman - yay sonally going through a huge ordeal Though the tone is more comical buildings, refers to these scientific findings while work- mise on creativity and originality,” Nanda said. Peggy!) and their families. of getting pregnant following an en- than that of “Mad Men,” the ward- ing with their clients. “But you want it to be strongly based in research and The show mostly revolves around counter with account executive Pete robe and inter-office politics are spot “Clinical and academic research in the past 10 years evidence, because the stakes are so high.” Don Draper (Jon Hamm), the suave- Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser) and on. T:21”

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Or are we? occurred, causing this semester to preciative and not take their educa- met in Long Beach and collectively Coincidentally, you can buy ex- Cal State Fullerton has already be by far the most inconvenient tion for granted. Welcome to “Five Across the bent over the CSU student popula- pired produce from grocery stores begun to abruptly cancel classes, in decades; and we’ve only just This should come as a rude Eyes,” a weekly column about people tion for a good old fashioned, un- for a fraction of the normal cost. some of which students were al- started. awakening to anyone who thinks who I feel deserve a slap in the face lubed reaming. Despite all the bad news coming ready enrolled in, as required to The school did not contact stu- “college is just what you do after but, because of assault laws, am not This may sound a little harsh, until out of the meeting, there is a silver make the tens of millions of dol- dents about the cancellations until high school.” allowed to physically hit them. you realize that you owe the school lining to be found in the aftermath. lars in cuts in order to balance the well after the classes had been re- It’s not. Every week I will single out one an additional $336 for the semester CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed teetering state budget. moved from the schedule, causing It is a privilege that is afforded person or group of people whose if you are a full-time student. was “Delegated authority to further Classes that are being cut tend many to miss out on the chance to fewer of us than before; which is actions I feel have wronged me, the It’s hard enough being a college adopt, amend, or repeal the State to be those with a lower enrollment to enroll in other offerings of the a fact that should be looked upon student body or society as a whole. student during a recession, and the University Fee rate increase if such rate and the majority of which are cut courses or other courses they with a measure of humility. This week’s lucky victim should last thing we needed was another ex- action is required by changes to the coming from the College of Hu- wished to take. Education is a privilege that logistically be all of the California cuse to drop out of school. 2009-10 Budget Act” as is noted in manities and Social Sciences. Students who did not happen to should be made available to all State University Board of Trustees, Reports from the board meeting CSU Budget Office Web site’s report We have all felt the sting from check their class schedule on Titan who are willing to work for it. but since that is a lot of people to indicate that not only did Statham of the meeting’s resolutions. the fee increase and if you haven’t Online likely missed the short win- It is an opportunity that not name and single out in one article, I vote in favor of the fee increase, but The Chancellor has the power to been watching the news or paid dow of opportunity that existed to everyone can afford to take advan- will direct my hand toward the face that when he addressed the board decrease our fees if he deems it finan- attention to your campus e-mail reregister for new classes and had tage of. of Student Trustee Russell Statham. he did nothing to dissuade the in- cially sound to do so. this may have come as a surprise to wait for Titan II to start. Those of us who can, should be That name probably doesn’t mean crease. You have better odds of finding when you took a look at your class The reduction of upper division grateful and diligent in preserving anything to you now, but you should Being a member of the board, the cure for cancer floating in your schedule to find that classes that courses will likely cause many se- the accessibility of an education. know that Statham is the person Statham has surely studied the bud- toilet tomorrow, but at least it’s a you thought you were enrolled in nior and junior level students to So what can you do? charged with representing the stu- get crisis thoroughly, and he may possibility. vanished from the list. extend their graduation dates. Keep yourself informed about dents of the CSU system in all Board have come to the conclusion that The painful truth is that the state If you were trying to prepare Our representatives at Associat- what is happening within the of Trustee meetings. fees needed to be raised to help fit of California is in a lot of trouble. ahead of time by buying books on- ed Students Inc. plan to lobby for school and the CSU system. You all surely know by now that the cost of the academic year. But We have no money, and we need line, it may have come as an even the students to make it clear that Contact Representative Edward student fees were raised twice over he is the student trustee; he was ap- money to pay for things like educa- harsher reality to find that the class California’s future rests in higher R. Royce of the 40th District of the summer. pointed to represent the students. tion. While I certainly believe that you bought the books for no lon- education, but whether our cries California at (714) 744-4130 and If this is news to you, then you I do not envy Statham’s position education should be a priority when ger exists. are heard is uncertain. ask what he plans to do to solve the should check your school e-mail, on the board. Even if he had come it comes to the state budget, there It’s unfortunate what is happen- This shortfall will have a long fiscal problem and ensure that stu- as you are probably overdue for the to our defense and lobbied for an are other programs that are more ing – CSUs offer quality education term effect and result in future dents are not being left to fend for additional 20 percent that was alternative, the fact that the increase important. at an (arguably) low cost, but our generations being less educated themselves. tacked on to the original 10 percent was voted in 17-1 means it probably If paying more for an education is state government’s past spending and less prepared for a demanding You can also join in ASI’s lobby- increase. would have happened either way. what we as students must do to keep spree and bad budgeting will have job market. ing effort to go to other state and The fee increase was announced Regardless, if you happen to meet California from going bankrupt, deep-seeded, lingering effects on It’s a never-ending cycle. But it local political offices to represent through the use of school e-mail at Statham or see him at another Board then our only other option is to drop all of us. can be argued that this will make the students CSUF. the end of July, after registration for of Trustees meeting, I would like to out and practice saying, “Would you We should not blame our school higher education available to those Actions speak louder than words the fall semester had already begun make it clear that I am not suggest- like fries with that?” or its officials for having to cut that really deserve it and have and the more you do to act, the classes, they are just as out of the worked hard to earn it. greater chance we have of protect- loop as we are. The affordability and accessibil- ing our educational privileges. First impressions of life in America Letters Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep an open dialogue By Isa ghani quite sure what to expect. stereotypes I’ve seen in Hollywood with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, Daily Titan Multimedia Editor I grew up watching TV shows like movies do exist. Yet, for every per- to the grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns along with your full [email protected] One Tree Hill and The O.C., but I son you meet who seems like they name and major to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. didn’t know if real life would mea- stepped right off the set of Beverly Editor: Have you ever moved 19,000 sure up to what I saw on TV. And Hills 90210, you will meet two more miles away from home? I have, and more importantly, would I like it? who will surprise you unexpectedly; let me tell you, it’s not easy. A year But I figured if all the women looked the ex-policeman who bought me ago, I left my home country of Ma- like Rachel Bilson and Sophia Bush, coffee and a sandwich just because I laysia to attend Cal State Fullerton. it really wouldn’t be so bad. wasn’t from here, for example. And I In doing so, I left behind everything So far, I’ve been here for a year, quite like that. and everyone I had ever known for and I have to say, nothing was what However sometimes it is frus- the past 19 years of my life. I thought it would be. First and trating, trying to explain to people Many people have asked me “Why foremost, I still haven’t slept with where you’re from and why you have did you choose to go to California?” a celebrity, and not all American a funny accent, or explaining to a and I would reply with two words: guys have rock-hard abs, nor do all girl why you don’t want to sleep with Jessica Alba. American girls have blonde hair and her (because one in four Americans Actually, what I really wanted was big boobs. have an STD), or trying to under- to go to a place where you could Not all Americans are friendly, nor stand why overweight people buy a walk around with movie stars, drive are they all mean. What I am saying Big Mac and large fries with a Diet a convertible any time of year and is that no stereotype is a stereotype. Coke at McDonalds. But these are hang out on sunny beaches. So what America is too vast and varied to be all stories for another day. better place to go then California? generalized. All in all, America, or more spe- When I left, I was scared shitless. However, much like how Ameri- cifically, Orange County is an amaz- Maybe it’s because I’m Muslim, and cans are a bit of everything, my feel- ing place, full of large pleasures (like I really didn’t want to hear the words ings about America are a little bit of amazing sunsets, and wonderful “anal cavity search” during the air- everything at the same time. weather) and little surprises (like port security check. First, there is the Californian ac- friendly waitresses and drinkable tap Or maybe it’s because I was step- cent. Before arriving here, I never water). At least people have stopped ping onto a plane in a world that was knew that the word “like” could be asking me about my accent, or where safe, comfortable and familiar, and used up to six times in a 12-word I’m from (I’m from Malaysia, not stepping off (20 long hours later) in sentence. Or that everyone calls each Mongolia). a completely different world, a world other “dude”. So now, I have a love/hate rela- I had only seen on TV. Much like It was annoying, yet strangely tionship with America, for all its traveling to an alien planet, I wasn’t reassuring to see that some of the public faces and private parts. Cancer sets terrorist free from prison By brittny ulate him. The problem with this is that criminal activity. Essentially, he has Daily Titan Detour Editor he was convicted. been pardoned. [email protected] That means a legal system, which The Obama administration has the people put in place to protect already offered its opinion on the A man is convicted and sentenced them, concluded that this man was matter. “As we have expressed re- for his participation in a terrorist at- involved in a terrorist act and because peatedly to officials of the govern- tack which killed 270 people and was of his involvement he was given the ment of the United Kingdom and considered to be Britain’s deadliest punishment of life in prison. to Scottish authorities, we continue terrorist attack, and then let go early The sentence was not “life, or until to believe that Megrahi should serve and sent home to be welcomed by he contracts some deadly disease.” out his sentence in Scotland,” White well-wishers and a cheering crowd. Some have argued that his can- House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs What’s wrong with this picture? cer is a punishment from a higher said in a statement. A person who is tried and convict- power and this somehow absolves What it comes down to is a mat- ed for a major crime such as murder him from his lesser punishment ter of principle. People should be or terrorist attacks should carry out bestowed upon him by the mere held accountable for their actions, their full sentence. Mercy should not mortals that make up the justicial especially those resulting in death. be an option to someone who didn’t system. “Higher powers” should be As in the case of John Demjanjuk, offer the same consideration to their left out of this case. an 88-year-old former-Nazi camp victims. Megrahi took innocent lives. He guard who was charged with 29,000 Abdel Basset Ali Megrahi was con- willingly chose to break laws which counts of accessory to murder even victed and given life in prison for the were put forth upon all human be- though his health was in question, 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing ings to maintain order and safety. He and there was controversy about that killed 259 passengers on board a did not repent and he did not ask for whether he was even well enough to London to New York flight, a lot of forgiveness from the families of his be extradited for his trial. them Americans, and 11 people on victims. He was found to be in well enough the ground. To add insult to injury, his early health, and despite the protests of He was released last week after release is reopening a painful mem- family and friends, he was sent to serving only eight years of his sen- ory for the victims’ families. He was Germany to be put on trial. tence because he is suffering from given something they’ll never have – Age and sickness should not par- prostate cancer and only has a few more time with their loved ones. don someone from their crimes. months to live. The terminally-ill convicted - ter These were considerations that The Libyan terrorist will be home rorist is not totally incapacitated weren’t taken into account by Me- in time to spend the Muslim holy either. The theory of imprisonment grahi and Demjanjuk when they month of Ramadan with his friends becomes moot when the prisoner decided to take the lives of their vic- and family. Megrahi maintains his is no longer detained and he can tims, so why should they be taken innocence, and some actually believe no longer be monitored for further into account for them? August 24, 2009 OPINION 11 Nerdgasm Social networking hinders social skills By Derek Opina text messaging and the Internet ease their anxiety through media ac- Daily Titan Multimedia Asst. Editor hinder the development of interper- tually makes people more aware of “Exploring the highs and lows of nerd culture” [email protected] sonal communication. it, causing women to feel “pressure” Men hide behind texting and so- when talking to men on the phone. You’re sitting on your bed. You cial networking sites when trying to They hide behind text messaging got her number earlier in the day. communicate with women so much to relieve themselves of this pres- Your phone is set to call her num- that when they try to talk to women sure. ber. All you have to do is push that in person they screw up. I’m not giving men any slack ei- green dial button, and the phone Their ability to speak confidently ther. In fact, I’m trying to help my Attack of the blockbusters will start ringing. has withered away. Their body lan- brothers. You did it! You pressed that but- guage shifts and they don’t know Take this Cal State Fullerton by ashleigh johnson watching two dogs hump each other probably hack off their legs for the ton, and the ringing begins. But what to do with their hands when sophomore psychology major for they don’t have the luxury of “time example: “I got my first girlfriend Daily Titan Copy Editor for 80 minutes. slightest chance to have Steven Spiel- for every ring that passes and she [email protected] But even the most powerful forces berg wipe himself with their script; doesn’t answer, your heart beats to think of what to say” that tech- over MySpace,” says the sophomore of logic can’t turn a giant, heaping if only because then there would faster. Your voice sounds weaker. nology provides. who wished to remain anonymous. So it’s official, the summer mov- pile of fecal matter into a shining be a chance that he would examine Ring, ring, ring. No answer. You Women, don’t think you get off “I sent her a message asking her out. ie season sucked harder than Billy gem of brilliance. the paper afterward and discover— can’t take it anymore, you’re too so easily. Women’s magazines like She replied and said ‘yes.’” Mays standing in front of a swim- The very moment the poor fan surprise!—there’s writing under- nervous. You hang up. Failure. Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire have “It allows me to be more comfort- ming pool full of freshly-cut Colom- gets home, it’s straight onto the film’s neath the smears. What do you do instead? You hindered their communication skills able before I meet them in person.” bian nose candy (a.k.a. OxyClean) www.imdb.com page with a half-fin- Most undiscovered screenplays send her a text message. Or maybe just as much. Seems cool, right? But no, it’s not with vacuum tubes affixed to each ished bottle of Jagermeister in hand, undoubtedly suck, but at this point you post a comment on her MyS- These magazines give them- “ad cool. nostril. determined to drop a little nerd rage I’ll watch anything that’s not a re- pace/Facebook. vice” like: “don’t answer his first “I have trouble making small talk. Inappropriate jokes aside, it’s on the message boards. make, a half-baked sequel or based It’s so much easier than actually couple phone calls,” which only If I had something to talk about it hard not to notice that Hollywood I’m still bitter about Indiana Jones on some cartoon from the ‘80s. speaking with her. So now when contributes to the decline of their would be easy. I’m better at talking — having long since run out of ideas and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I’m serious. she reads your words, instead of social skills. online,” Mr. Anonymous admits his that don’t involve Adam Sandler/ Aliens don’t belong in an Indiana I would rather watch a movie hearing them, she imagines you as That’s why they are just -as ner social skills are not strong because Leonardo DiCaprio getting into Jones movie. about a midget prostitute pretend- a smooth talker. Like James Bond vous to answer the phone as men he relies on Facebook and MySpace some wacky shenanigans/dramatic Why did the aliens look like E.T. ing to be an 8-year-old girl than smooth, right? are to call them. Thus, the reason too much. tragedy that only zany antics/staring if he was addicted to laxatives and anything made by Michael “Explo- Wrong. why they ultimately prefer texting. When he talks to a woman, he broodingly into nothingness can get crystal meth? Refrigerators won’t sions!” Bay ever again. You fail. “Texting is a lot less pressure for chokes; but on MySpace and Fa- them out of — has dipped New ideas, while they may It amazes me that most people me,” says Fullerton College student cebook, he sounds just like James into the world of nerd cul- fail, should still be explored. don’t realize that by choosing not Krystal Kohlberg. “I don’t like the Bond. Or at least he thinks he ture for their newest cash The film industry, as a whole, to talk directly to someone, they pressure of a phone call. I want to does. cows. should be more interested in are hindering their interpersonal take my time and think about re- Texting and social networking And why not? Even if “ I would rather watch a communication skills. sponding to what he says.” sites cannot be avoided for commu- encouraging creativity than the movie is terrible (and movie about a midget prostitute lining its collective pockets. They hide behind that wall of The “pressure” is caused by the nication in dating. People just need it will be), people are still It’s an idealistic thought to text because they don’t want to go reading of articles about male ma- to realize the strain it puts on their going to pay good money pretending to be an 8-year- be sure, but with the film too deep. They are scared of rejec- nipulation in Cosmopolitan. social skills. to see it — especially if the tion and would rather run like a By looking to media for solutions Are your skills weaker because “ industry’s steady decline, source material already has old girl than anything made by maybe it’s time for the high- pooch than face rejection head-on. on “playing” men, women create you rely on technology too much? a huge following. powered executives to listen Technological luxuries such as anxiety for themselves. Looking to Think about it. Sure, the purists may Michael ‘Explosions!’ Bay. to the consumers and churn swear that they will never, out something new. ever, not in a million years It’s time for nerds to rise up see the film that bastardizes and demand that filmmakers the fictional worlds that they have save anyone from an atomic blast. I stop raping our beloved fandoms in grown to love to the point where it’s hate you George Lucas. favor of some new material. It can’t almost fetishistic (I really, really like Sorry about that. be that hard to come up with new Harry Potter) but eventually all the Anyway, while it’s true that no one ideas, can it? hype will plant the seeds of curios- was holding out hope that G.I. Joe Here: a down-on-his-luck farmer Go to www.dailytitan.com ity. would become the next Lord of the buys a horse who is possessed by Before they know it, they’re sitting Rings (and if you were, I don’t think the ghost of a dead rapper. Hijinks in a packed theater full of shrieking that we can be friends), maybe it’s ensue. We can call it “Bitches and and tell us what you think preteens, where they’ll spend the time to take a stand before the next Mares.” You’re welcome. next few hours of their miserable waste of time makes it into theaters. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to existence trying to justify paying There has to be hundreds of go preorder my tickets for Disney’s $10 for the theatrical equivalent of screenwriters out there who would Prince of Persia movie. of the new CSUF logo.

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August 24, 2009 [email protected] 12 Depeche Mode tours the universe After cancelling many of their tour dates the veteran new wave rockers made good on their local performances By Monzerrath Gonzalez Daily Titan Managing Editor [email protected]

Legendary new wave band De- followed by the single “Wrong,” and peche Mode performed songs from the percussion-charged “Hole to their twelfth studio album to a sold Feed.” out crowd last Thursday in Santa The band created a rich environ- Barbara. ment by displaying intricate images The band, who are currently on onto a large screen that added a visu- their “Tour of the Universe,” played al element to their songs. However, their last California show after can- as the band performed “Walking In celing performances in both San My Shoes,” a hit from their 1993 al- Francisco and San Diego due to lead bum Songs of Faith and Devotion, singer David Gahan’s doctor’s orders the stage fell completely dark and all to have complete vocal rest. sound stopped. The surprised band The set began with Gahan’s sex- members looked around at each oth- smothered vocals and dancing as the er and slowly walked off the stage as band performed the first track from the audience chanted out the song Sounds of the Universe, “In Chains” See Depeche Mode, Page 14

Photos By Ani kellogg/For the Daily Titan Top: Depeche Mode lead singer David Gahan sings in front of a sold out crowd in the Santa Barbara Bowl, Thursday. The band performed songs from their new album, Sounds of the Universe as well as a variety of other songs from their catalog. Left: Chief song writer Martin Gore (left) plays one of the 14 guitairs he used during the show while Gahan (right) dances. 13 DETOUR August 24, 2009

MUSIC MOVIE MUSIC

By SHRUTI PATEL By Jeremiah Magan By Adan Vasquez Daily Titan Photo Editor Daily Titan Opinion Editor Daily Titan Sports Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bronze Radio Return is a band tal Love” is all about a relationship If half of the video games pro- Mélanie Laurent, is one of the best Can David Hodges not make me lationship and is looking for some- that has brought rock ‘n’ roll up to a told in completely neutral messages duced over the last 15 years are any in the film. think about my last relationship thing to help pour your emotions new platform, one where music lov- about music and sounds: “I love you indication, people love seeing Nazis The Basterds, comprised mostly more than I already do? out, these are definitely the songs for ers of all ages can enjoy it. through the wire if the wire is strong die. This is the main theme of In- of Jewish-American soldiers, are Singer-songwriter and Grammy you. Their smooth mix of subtle vo- ... it’s a digital love.” glourious Basterds, writer/director main characters as a group, but only Award-winning artist David Hodges, Hodges himself is telling us in cals and harmonies with well placed Their lyrics of love and romance Quentin Tarantino’s latest film. a few get any chance to shine as in- who made up one-third of Evanes- “Another Red Light” to just cry when repetitive melodic phrasing makes are written in a way that make it Tarantino broke away from his dividuals. cence, released a new solo EP titled you are supposed to hold it back. their debut album, Old Time Speak- seem as though they are speaking of signature storytelling style for his The most memorable member of The Rising on Aug. 11 just after hit- Now, I may be completely wrong er, the perfect introduction to the musical objects. Introducing a new first war film. Instead of beginning the Basterds is Eli Roth playing Sgt. ting the road with Chris Daughtry about how this album will make ev- world of what they have to offer. way to spread the word on different the film in the middle or end and Donnie Donowitz, “The Bear Jew.” for a national tour. eryone feel, but I feel nothing great Their slight resemblance in sound views of listening and sharing music. jumping to different points in the He is given this nickname be- The two have been touring and inside of me other than pain and to Maroon 5 and The Fray gives The band’s passion for what they are timeline throughout the film, Taran- cause of his special form of brutality. performing in major cities all across sorrow when listening to Hodges’ them a smooth, easy listening vibe doing comes out in their lyrics and tino told the story from beginning Tarantino maintains his trademark the states, giving fans an intimate amazing piece of work. that has been a new trend in their harmonies. to end with a few quick flashbacks of gory and exceedingly bloody live show, which I am sure will leave But afterward I feel great. It is like genre today. Bronze Radio Return was a known for background information. death scenes. many singing along with Hodges therapy. Because all of the band members hit from the start when Myspace Re- The film, set during WWII in In one of the film’s most brutal and pouring their hearts out. The guy is brilliant. It won’t be offer a different love and passion for cords first brought it out and showed German-occupied France, stars Brad scenes, Donowitz beats a Nazi of- For all you men and women who one bit surprising to see him blow music, Bronze Radio Return not the band’s popularity with people on Pitt as the clever but simple Lt. Aldo ficer to death with a baseball bat as love songs that remind them about up real soon and have fans crying at only fit in with today’s styles, but the site. Raine, the commanding officer of his comrades scalp other dead Nazi the good, the bad, and those mo- his concerts while they sing along to they do so while standing out with Bronze Radio Return’s CD is one a covert task force known as the soldiers in the background. ments we all severely want to forget, his heart-breaking lyrics. their own unique vibe. that can be picked up at any time “Basterds.” The flow of the film is disrupted this album is sure to hit the spot. If and when Hodges comes to a The songs “Lo-Fi” and “Digital throughout the day because the vibe The film also stars Christoph as the most intense and dramatic With songs like “When it All city near Cal State Fullerton, I will Love” are two of my favorites on the of classic rock mixed with a dash of Watlz. Playing the main antagonist scenes are drawn out, making them Goes Away” and “Hard to Believe,” surely be headed to his show. I mean album. “Lo-Fi” sounds like a mix of mellow tones and old-school bluesy German S.S. Officer Col. Hans Lan- feel longer than they are. Hodges has me sarcastically thank- why wouldn’t I want to think back a bluesy singer with a resemblance harmonies beautifully brings togeth- da, “The Jew Hunter,” Waltz steals But with plenty of Nazi killing ing him for allowing me to remem- and be reminded about all the great to the sounds of Maroon 5; it makes er the old and the new in an almost every scene. His interrogation scene and two storylines that converge in a ber all those moments I painfully times I spent with the one that got you think of something that no one utopian balance. Download: “Lo-Fi” with the film’s other main protago- beautiful display of brutality, Inglou- locked away months ago. away? really thinks about. The track “Digi- and “Digital Love” nist, Shoshanna Dreyfus, played by rious Basterds is worth seeing. Anyone who just got out of a re- Thank you, David Hodges. 14 DETOUR August 24, 2009 Arce brings color to Graves Gallery Artist brings exhibit,“Ecos del Ser,” to downtown Fullerton

By RAchel David Daily Titan Copy Editor [email protected]

As you walk into Graves Gallery, a face in the upper right hand cloud unassuming on the outside, you in- that is blowing wind on the water’s stantly enter into a room with a mel- surface, which is not necessarily vis- low art vibe, where your eyes scan ible upon first glance. the small room, attempting to take Similarly, when you first look at in all of the bold colors. One wall is “Cuando la Muerte Asecha” (When painted lime green while the oppo- Death Stalks), it is easy to focus ex- site wall is all brick, creating a nice, clusively on the bold yellows and but odd, visual balance. However, reds and completely bypass the leer- the boldest colors in Graves Gallery ing eyes or realistic heart painted can be found on Arces’ canvases. You among the brilliant colors. This I can’t help but be drawn to the crisp, Spy or Where’s Waldo quality to vibrant colors used so expertly by Arce’s art is what makes his pieces so Arce. Many of the pieces, done on charming and mesmerizing. either canvas or wood, are composed Jesse Arce, the artist’s brother, cit- of angles and shapes and have a tex- ed “Cuando la Muerta Asecha” as his tured look to them. favorite piece and said, “(Alex) has A great deal of the art itself is dis- grown so much as an artist; where torted and abstract but, with the use he’s gotten to is such a great accom- of beautiful and creative color com- plishment.” binations like turquoise and purple, An hour into the successful open- Arce’s work creates an aesthetically ing of “Ecos del Ser,” the man of the pleasing and calming effect on ob- hour arrives, instantly engulfed in servers. As I walked through the hugs, kisses and handshakes from exhibit on opening night, Aug. 20, proud family members and friends. By Todd barnes/Daily Titan Photo Editor taking in all of Arce’s hard work, the Arce, 29, a Fullerton College design Above: Featured artist Alex Arce elaborates on his work to an attendee at Graves Gallery. It was the grand opening of the month long exhibit this weekend, Aug. 20, with dozens of liberal use of such rich colors imme- student, is charismatic and could guests attending the opening night. Below Left: Jesse Arce and Teresa Sanchez examine the detail on a painting by Alex Arce, Jesse’s brother. Below Right: Family friend, Clark Hafen, diately made me want to pick up a easily be related to James Franco. takes a closer look at a piece. paintbrush or pen and create. Though several of Arce’s paintings What is equally as intriguing as reflect a cubist or Picasso type influ- just from being.” presence in life.” the bold use of striking colors is ence, he does not ascribe to one par- The majority of Arce’s paintings Arce has been painting for about Arce’s ability to create works of art ticular art genre. He admires Picasso revolve around nature or male and 10 to 11 years and drawing for even that observers cannot take in all at and other renowned artists’ work female figures. longer; however, he said it wasn’t once. Each time you look at one of but says his goal is to “mimic, not “It is about honoring nature, rais- until the sixth grade that he truly the colorful pieces your eye catches copy” their style. ing it to it’s place, in high regard.” enjoyed the pleasure of drawing. It something new. When I asked what inspires his Arce said some of his paintings are was a close friend of his that got him For instance, in “Como Aves en work, Arce replied, “Inspiration basically portraits, “representing the hooked on oil painting. Agua” (Like Birds in Water), there is comes from experience itself, life, feminine presence and masculine “A friend encouraged me to try oil. I didn’t have any oil; I just used his. From there, I liked it; it was fun, more challenging, which hooked me.” Like most artistic and creative types, Arce said his paintings are a form of therapy for him. “Hopefully, it will slow them down and make them contemplate,” responded Arce when asked what he wants viewers to take away with them after observing his art. “Hope- fully, in the end, they take away something positive.” For this observer, Arce has defi- nitely accomplished his goals. Each of his paintings, especially my fa- vorite, “Sonambulo Despierto” (Woken Sleepwalker), drew me into the painting, making me pause and absorb every detail on the brilliantly bright colored canvas. The vibrant colors leave you feeling happy and creative, which is no small feat. Arce’s artwork is currently fea- tured at an exhibition tiled “Ecos del Ser” (Echoes of Being) at Graves Gallery in Downtown Fullerton (114 E. Amerige Ave.). The exhibit runs through Sept. 24. Depeche mode: delivers despite obstacles From Page 12 around and sang “A Question of During their final encore song, Time.” the popular, “Personal Jesus,” the in hopes of their return. Gore later took the stage alone, background screens turned on and After a few minutes and various donning a shiny silver suit to sing the image of a woman slowly shak- crew members adjusting equipment the ballads he is most known for. ing her hips intermixed with images on set, the band reappeared. Their Gore’s voice sounded crisp and clean of Gahan, Gore and Andrew Fletch- background screen was no longer as he performed “Jezebel” and as he er (bass and synthesizer) with arms functional, but the performance vet- directed the audience to help him spread open as if they were crucified erans picked up where they left off sing their 1995 hit, “Home”. emerged. and continued to play. The band later reunited on stage After the song, the band gathered The crowd’s cheers only grew and sang one of their greatest hits on stage and thanked their loyal louder as chief songwriter Martin from the 1990 album Violator, “Pol- fans. Gore, pulled out one of the 14 col- icy of Truth.” The crowd sang along Depeche Mode proved that al- orful guitars he used throughout the and followed Gahan’s commands to though they have had an obstacle show and began playing while Ga- clap and sway as he lifted and point- filled tour, they are still on top of han picked up his mic stand, spun ed his microphone stand at them. their game.

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By ani kellogg/For the Daily Titan Photos By Ani kellogg/For the Daily Titan 15 DETOUR August 24, 2009 Logan Hicks combines art and sports at this year’s X-Games Angeles earlier this month for this with the aid of computers. Hicks has Stencil artist brings year’s X-Games, which was held at the stencils done beforehand, then urban inspired flare to the Home Depot Center, where he using spray paint, he does his murals extreme sports painted a mural to help celebrate the on site. Many times it is in front of a event’s 15th anniversary. live audience. By brittny Ulate “The X-Games was by far the “It took me two days to do the 20 Daily Titan Detour Editor most organized event I’ve ever been ft. by 8 ft. mural [at the X-Games] [email protected] to,” said Hicks during a phone inter- and two weeks doing the actual sten- view after he returned home to New cils, which I do on the computer. The Dirty and disarming, crowded and York after the games. composition is figured out before I beautiful, a city’s glistening grime The stencil artist knows what he’s get on the plane,” Hicks explained. captured against an unusual deep talking about when it comes to or- Although the artist does portraits shade of red that makes one think ganization. and other types of art, Hicks is large- this might just be the view when the Most of his work is done before ly known for his depictions of urban end of the world is here. he actually arrives to the work site. living. This is the world Logan Hicks cre- The planning out of one of his art Everything from the simplicity ates. pieces usually takes more time than of an underground subway stairwell Hicks, who is known for his city- the actual execution of it. to the multi-layered complexity of scape murals which he plasters on Hicks works mainly with stencils a crowded city street is translated walls around the world, was in Los and a majority of his work is done through Hicks’ unique brand of art. “I’ve always had a love-hate rela- tionship with the city. I try and find a balance,” Hicks explains about his favorite subject matter, “the diversity is what I love about the city- that di- chotomy fuels a lot of my work.” Photo courtesy of logan hicks It’s a balance he captured well on Hicks (above), has always known he wanted to be an artist. With the sutport of family, he was able to attend art school and then start his X-Games mural. He had his sig- a screenprinting business after that. After the success of his business he moved from San Diego to Los Angeles and really began exploring nature red background along with the world of stencils. He started getting into urban landscapes around 2001. his stenciled cityscape hovering above some X-Games hereos,such With the incorporation of Hicks Green Day. In his signature style, sion that keeps this Midwestern na- as Shaun White, Ryan Sheckler, Jake at this year’s X-Games it seems the Hicks did portraits of the band’s tive employed and on the move. Brown, Daniel Dhers, and Chad line between art and sports is slightly members, which will travel with the Hicks travels the world, explor- Kagy. dimming. Jumping from genre to band as they tour. ing different cities and finding a Along with the mural, Hicks also genre seems to be gaining in popu- “Art has taken a front seat to ex- common theme no matter where he lent his touch to some of the courses, larity. pression,” Hicks explains about his goes. adding an urban edge to the slop- Sports and art, music and sports, work with the musicians. “I tried to “I find commonality between ing walls that make up much of the it is all becoming a fusion of ideas make that line between art and mu- certain types of people; people that event’s obstacle courses. and shared interest of ideas for each sic a little more literal.” embrace the city,” Hicks said. “I’m Hicks and his artwork were just area. Hicks believes his art helps inter- always looking at the flow of -cit one of the ways the X-Games com- Along with his work involving ex- pret the emotions songs try to convey ies, the way it’s laid out. A city has memorated this milestone year for treme sports, Hicks has also worked in a shorter, more impactful way. a personality. New Orleans is more the event. The popular sports event on projects with musicians to help A song takes time to listen to and alive than the people in it. Tokyo is By daniel suzuki/For the Daily Titan has been the major platform for al- interpret their love of music through analyze, whereas an image will deliv- insanely dense. The people and the Globe-trotting Hicks works on the mural he completed for the 2009 X-Games, ternative sports to showcase its su- art. er a message in the seconds it takes buildings fuse into one conglomer- which were held in Carson at the Home Depot Center. He did the mural in front of perstars. His most notable collaboration to view it all. ate, and I take in the whole experi- a live audience. He also provided art for some of the street courses used in events. has been with veteran punk rockers, It is his passion for art and expres- ence.” Tennessee boys bring their brand of southern comfort rock to Los Angeles

By brittny ulate brought them into mainstream con- and rhythm guitar; Jared on bass; their equipment. Caleb would use This was followed by “Crawl,” So Long,” which transitioned into Daily Titan Detour Editor sciousness. and cousin, Matthew on lead guitar, this time to make light banter with which ironically is the track after “Knocked Up,” much to the delight [email protected] KOL hit a perfect balance through- went through a sort of makeover on the sold-out crowd. “Closer” on the album. of the fans who probably would have out the night, playing enough tracks their new album. Only by the Night “The best part [about tonight] is “They play this one way too much stayed to hear the group’s whole cat- Southern-bred Kings of Leon from their three previous albums to is a smooth collection of rock ‘n’ roll we have the next couple of nights around here. I want to apologize. I alog. brought their brand of rock ‘n’ roll satisfy their die-hard fans, and keep- craftsmanship that is easily digestible off. So, tonight we party,” he said, was on pills when I wrote it,” Caleb “It keeps getting better and bet- swagger to the Los Angeles Forum ing their newer fans in the loop by for mainstream radio, whereas their to which the crowd immediately said before breaking into KOL’s most ter here,” Forum usher Abel Zarate, last Saturday night, before heading playing their popular, radio-friendly three previous albums, Because of the responded to with yelling and clap- popular song to date, “Sex on Fire.” an 18-year-old El Camino college out to play a couple of United King- songs from Only by the Night. Times, Aha Shake Heartbreak and ping. It was indeed, a crowd favorite. student commented, “Kings of Leon dom festivals in support of their lat- The boys kept the momentum Youth and Young Manhood are raw, The middle of the show was re- A highlight of the night was the are awesome; they have crazy fans.” est album, Only by the Night. up by going into “Taper Jean Girl” yet contemporary, southern rock at served for the majority of the tracks inclusion of “On Call,” the track off The Tennessee rockers seemed “You don’t realize how proud you off their album Aha Shake Heart- its best. The albums are messy and off of Only by the Night. The con- of Because of the Times, the album truly grateful for all their success and make this boy from Tennessee feel,” break, getting the whole crowd in- loud and undeniably good. templative track “Revelry,” started which was supposed to break the thanked the fans profusely through- lead singer Caleb Followill told the volved with the opening verse. “Aha The tight-knit group, who are the block. boys in the United States but didn’t. out the show. cheering crowd. shake..,” could be heard throughout known for the raucous activity, in- A slow beat, kept up by Nathan With sincerity in his eyes, Caleb “When we first started this band The band, which attained success the Forum as the crowd tried to keep cluding physical fights with each on drums, was accompanied by the sings, “I’m on call/ to be there … we never thought we’d get out of in Europe before they were popular up with Followill’s often garbled lyr- other, were on their best behavior reverb of a sorrowful guitar played when I fall/ I’ll be there waiting.” Tennessee,” Caleb told the crowd at in their own country, opened the ics. throughout the night as they deliv- by Caleb on “Closer,” the next song, KOL ended the night with an the end of the night. “Now, every show with “Be Somebody,” a track The Followill’s, brothers Nathan, ered a tight set with small interludes while Matthew sent his guitar wail- extended encore that stretched into day we get to walk on a stage that’s offOnly by the Night, the album that on drums; Caleb, on lead vocals between songs to adjust some of ing in the background. the night, including “Slow Night, much bigger than us.” Event Calendar

25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 thursday 28 friday 29 saturday 30 sunday • Green Day • CAKE • Conor Oberst • Casualties • Band Of Horses • The Faint The Forum The Music Box at Echoplex Glass House Fox Theater Club Nokia • Marilyn the Fonda • Devendra • As Tall As Lions Pomona • The Mars Volta Manson • The Dead Banhart Detroit Bar • Akron/Family Hollywood The Fox Theater Weather HOB Anahem • Pet Yorn El Rey Theatre Palladium Pomona The Mayan • Deerhunter The Music Box at • Modest Mouse • The Duke Spirit • Built To Spill Theater Detroit Bar the Fonda The Grove of Detroit Bar Galaxy Theatre • Lila Downs • Franz •Gang Gang Anaheim •Demetri • The Dead Grove of Ferdinand Dance •The National Martin Weather Anaheim Hollywood Troubadour The Wiltern Grove of The Wiltern palladium • Great White • George Clinton Anaheim • The Shys • Kinky HOB Hollywood Club Nokia Troubadour The Canyon • TSOL • Ryan Bingham • Chris Isaak • Ryan Bingham Galaxy Theatre Troubadour Greek Theatre Troubadour • Ted Leo & the • The Dirt Bombs Pharmacists The Echo The Canyon • The Warlocks Spaceland

Photo By Ani Kellogg/For the Daily Titan 16 SPORTS August 24, 2009 Titan shortshop Christian Colon suffers injury Head Coach Dave Serrano is optimistic that Colon will return to full-strength and contribute to the team before the upcoming season begins.

By Juan Saucedo injury because you have all this time Colon has been rehabbing his in- Daily Titan Staff Writer to get ready for the season,” he said. jury on campus at the baseball club- [email protected] “I’m happy that I have six, seven house. months to get ready, and it takes “I feel good. It’s not even as big Cal State Fullerton baseball ju- three months for the bones to heal.” as people think,” Colon said. “I just nior shortstop Christian Colon feels Fellow Titan junior Gray Brown, broke my bones, and there weren’t optimistic about returning to the who played beside Colon last season any torn ligaments.” diamond in top shape next spring at third base, knows what Colon is Colon plans to help the healing despite suffering a broken leg while going through due to rehabbing process by icing the injury every day playing for Team USA this summer. from a torn anterior cruciate liga- and dipping his leg in a pool. The Team USA captain was in- ment in high school. “Once the bones heal, I can start jured on July 24 while playing “After having working on get- against Canada at the 2009 Enbridge surgery, the most ting movement,” Northern Pipeline World Baseball important thing Any injury is Colon said. Challenge in Prince George, British is to get strength Coaches and Columbia, Canada. in your leg,” “terrible news, but I trainers will make Canadian Nic Lendvoy slid hard Brown said. “But wasn’t worried be- sure that Colon into second base in an attempt to even more im- doesn’t make any disrupt a routine double play on portant is trying cause I heard it was a movements that a bunt in the top of the eighth in- to get your con- could worsen the ning. fidence back.” clean break and he’s a injury.

Although Colon successfully con- It took a while hard working kid with “We won’t let verted the double play, he was car- for Brown to re- the leash off of ried off the field with a broken tibia gain confidence a hard work ethic. him until we hear and fibula. in his knee after – Gary Brown, “ from the doctors Team USA won the game, but Co- the injury. that he’s ready,” lon was unable to play in the cham- Trainers and Cal State Fullerton head coach Dave pionship game against Germany two coaches can help baseball player. Serrano said. days after the collision occured. a player regain The coaches By John Wayne maioriello/Daily Titan Staff Photographer “I didn’t think about it because health, but they will be keep- Titan shortstop Christian Colon is working hard to get back to playing baseball after undergoing surgery on his broken leg. it’s just something that’s so routine,” can’t help them get their confidence ing a close eye on Colon’s progress Colon said. “I was trying to turn a back, Brown said. throughout the fall because he’s an However, Serrano said that he his strength back that they’ll start 2008 Team USA squad that finished double play on a bunt. I didn’t think But Colon shouldn’t have a prob- essential part of the squad, Serrano expects his team will be fine regard- him off with physical therapy under a perfect 24-0 and went on to win he was going to try to block it.” lem. said. less. the close watch of a physician. a gold medal at the FISU World Colon said he has never experi- “Any injury is terrible news, but I Serrano often tells his players that “I’m very optimistic,” said Serra- Colon turned 36 double plays last Championship in the Czech Repub- enced an injury like this in his career, wasn’t worried because I heard it was nobody is more important than the no in a telephone interview. “I know season for the Titans while batting lic. but that the injury also came at the a clean break and he’s a hard work- team, but if and when the Titans do Christian will do everything to get .357 with eight home runs and 40 “I’ll be back in November, and I’ll right time. ing kid with a hard work ethic,” said get Colon back next season the team back one-hundred percent.” RBI’s. be good,” Colon said. “I’ll be one- “It’s the perfect time to have an Brown. would definitely benefit. Serrano said that when Colon gets Colon was also a member of the hundred percent.” Titan Hockey team will face tougher opponents with the transition to Division 2 By adan Vasquez The club plans on carrying that Jobbit said last year was a very “We have a lot of work to do,” and other parts of California,” Evans running this fall,” Jobbit said. “We’ve Daily Titan Sports Editor momentum into their first full sea- promising start in laying down the Jobbit said. “But we have a really said. “A lot of those teams have big- had a couple practices already, and [email protected] son, which will include a 29-game foundation for the future. solid base to work with. They aren’t ger kids, and we don’t have the size we look faster and generally better.” schedule against much tougher op- “The team gelled over the six games shying away from it.” that we did last season.” One thing helping this team move The Cal State Fullerton hockey ponents. that we had,” Jobbit said. “This year Junior, Brian Evans, a forward Evans said the challenge of travel- forward in its transition up in divi- club is headed to Division 2 after Faculty Adviser and assistant we’re building with the momentum and the team president last season, ing out of state will be the level of sion, according to Jobbit, is a young completing its inaugural 2008-09 coach Steve Jobbit said the club is we got after beating UCLA.” who will be sitting out the year but competition, as skill level and com- influx of talent, which he said comes season. excited about every opponent, but The move up in division is almost still helping out the club, acknowl- petitiveness generally increases the to the club with experience. Although the Titans finished last one stands out against the rest. always a tough transition for any edged that the transition will not be further out of California. “We have guys who played travel season with a 1-5 record, they man- “Long Beach should be interest- club, in any sport. But Jobbit is con- an easy one, but pointed out that al- But Evans feels that where this hockey before, so I’m confident that aged to close out the season on a very ing,” Jobbit said. “We play them fident that the team is capable of ris- though they played only exhibitions team can strive against bigger oppo- they will be able to step up their strong note when they exploded on four times this year, and I look for a ing to the occasion and proving that in 2008-09, they did manage to go sition is speed and puck control. He game,” Jobbit said. the UCLA Bruins for a 9-3 victory. really good rivalry.” it can hang with anyone. up against a couple teams from Divi- said that these are the two areas the The Titans open the season at sion 2, so it’s not as if the team is go- club must be good at. UNLV on Sept. 18. They make their ing in not knowing what to expect. The club is showing hard work home debut the following week on “The biggest thing is we’re going and dedication, Jobbit said. Sept. 25 against USC at the KHS to be playing teams from other states “We have really hit the ground Arena in Anaheim. August 24, 2009 SPORTS 17 Think Different. Think Simon. Could a quarterback controversy be close behind now that Michael Vick has landed in Philly?

the beloved Eagles, the passionate So far, McNabb has said all the cause of his role in the organizing Dante Stallworth only received a settled for a large amount of money fans of the City of Brotherly Love right things. He even said he’d let dog fights. He spent 18 months in 30-day sentence for second-degree so they would not have to take the do not show you anything but Vick take some snaps. jail. Opposing fans will be riding manslaughter. case to court? I hope Stallworth is tough love. Who is going to be the alpha dog him, the media will be critical, and Stallworth killed someone while remorseful; being suspended for the The addition of Vick is a head in Philly? McNabb is clearly pass- the public perception of him will he was under the influence. DUI entire 2009-10 season is one thing, scratcher to say the least. ing along some still be negative manslaughter is considered one of but living with the guilt for the rest The Eagles already have a fran- of his duties. until he proves the most irresponsible crimes to of his life is another. chise quarterback in Donovan What happens The Eagles already himself. commit because it’s preventable. All in all, this has been an off- McNabb, who has taken them to next? Quarter- I believe in I am appalled by the decision. season of damage control for the By Simon Liang five National Football Conference back contro- have a franchise second chances, This just proves that our justice sys- NFL. With Vick being the head-

versy? A divided “ and I am confi- tem needs some tweaking because Daily Titan Assistant Sports Editor Championship games, including a quarterback who has liner, every step he takes will be

[email protected] Super Bowl. And they already have locker room? I taken them to five dent that he will it is still extremely flawed. viewed under a microscope. a quality backup in Kevin Kolb. smell drama in show why he was The outrage by fans and activists I believe he will be successful Just when you forgot Michael What are they thinking? Yes, we the Eagles’ fu- National Football “ once the high- alike may have caused Vick to gain with the Eagles. The game plan for Vick existed, he storms back into know Vick is a human highlight ture. Conference games, est paid player a harsher sentence, and also because opposing teams will be to contain the public eye because of the me- reel and can explode for a 70-yard Just when including a Super Bowl. in the NFL. But he was one of the most popular ath- Vick, not to stop him, because you dia’s obsession with him. run at any second. you thought it not only does letes in the NFL. simply can’t. He might be “so last year,” but He can also line up at wide re- was impossible he need to excel Stallworth isn’t a known com- I will be looking forward to see- his emergence as a free agent this ceiver or take handoffs. That is for entertainer on the field, he modity like Vick. ing him slice through opposing de- past off-season was as intriguing as pretty appealing, but is the reward Chris Brown needs to show Stallworth settled with the fam- fenses and break ankles in the open Brett Favre’s never-ending drama worth the risk? to repair his tarnished image, Vick that he is a model citizen off the ily of the victim for an undisclosed field. with the Minnesota Vikings. Once McNabb screws up again, actually has a good chance here to field as well. amount, but money should never He has a troubled past, but we Reaction to the Philadelphia Ea- he’ll be on the bench like last sea- learn from his mistakes and gain What is puzzling to me, how- replace anyone’s life. are in the present; let’s just see what gles signing Vick has been mixed. son, and Vick will take over and be the approval of the general public. ever, is that Vick gets a year and a The victim was the breadwin- he does with his new found free- When you mess up the DNA of making All-Pro plays. However, skepticism is high be- half in jail, but fellow NFL player ner of the victim’s family, and they dom. The Walk-Off. Tiger’s bid as all-time greatest golfer should not be hindered by collapse at 2009 PGA Championship.

Just a week earlier, Woods hit the the man with the recognizable pearly for Roger Maris’ home run record ing stick by which all current and people crowd around him as if he’s same club from the same distance, whites, mountains of money and propelled Major League Baseball in prospective golfers are compared. found the cure for cancer. Moreover, only that time he was in shin-high larger-than-life aura is human after the late ‘90s. Period. whenever Woods is on the course, rough. The result? A 4-footer left for all. If you’ve watched any golf in the Furthermore, with the utilization you’ll see more people in the grand- birdie. (He made it by the way.) Sure, he still won five tourna- last decade, there’s a good chance of strenuous weightlifting programs stands than at a Washington Nation- Not sure what all this golf lingo ments in 2009, but Woods’ career you’ve seen Mr. Eldrick Woods hoist- - John Daly excluded - golfers, now als game. means? Allow me to sum it up in five is and always has been defined by ing a big, shiny trophy in victory. more than ever, are much bigger and Tiger Woods is, and has always simple words: Tiger. Woods. Is. The. his quest for 19 career majors. His As a matter of fact, Woods has stronger than they were in the ‘70s been, his own competition. Man. collapse at the PGA Champion- more PGA tournament wins (70) and ‘80s. With the manufacturing of With a revolving door of com- By Brian Whitehead But of course you already knew ship proved that winning 19 major than Ben Hogan (64), Arnold Palm- new age, state-of-the-art golf clubs petitors and the lack of a capable ri- Daily Titan Sports Columnist that. Next to Michael Jordan, Woods championships isn’t going to come er (62) and Phil Mickelson (36). He and crisper golf balls, any competi- val to consistently push him to new [email protected] is the most recognizable man in the without adversity. has more Major championships (14) tive advantage has been taken away heights, he’s been the Cal Ripken of solar system. He has Gillette, Nike, With all this said, can the world’s than Michael Jackson (13), Madon- from the game. Everyone is on an his sport, a man who for the majority In the first round of the 2009 Gatorade, EA Sports and Tampax most recognizable and wealthiest na (12) and Whitney Houston (11) even playing field, so to speak. Well, of his career has appeared superhu- WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, af- commercials (OK, I made that last athlete be called the greatest golfer have number one Top 100 singles. except for Woods. man to the point his shortcomings ter mashing a boring 300-plus drive one up.) of all time? Sure, I’ll come right out and say As for his accomplishments, he’s make national headlines (see: 2009 that split the fairway, Tiger Woods According to Forbes, Woods’ ef- Sure he’s the best golfer currently it: Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer won all four Majors at least three British Open & PGA Champion- left himself just over 214 yards to the forts on and off the course earned swinging a club, but I’m not com- of all time. times. He won the 2008 U.S. Open ship). center of the green. him a whopping $110 million in paring him to the crop of current I know being the greatest golfer without a functioning anterior cru- Woods will pass Jack’s mark, Now if I’m this far out, I’m pull- 2008 alone, putting him fifth on the golfers on the PGA Tour. No, I’m of all time isn’t as prestigious as be- ciate ligament, and in doing so, he there’s no doubt about that. And ing out my 3-hybrid and accepting most recent Forbes’ Celebrity 100 comparing him to the all-time greats: ing the greatest basketball, baseball gave me my first real golf memory. when he does, only one question will the fact that I’m probably going to list. The next athlete? Kobe Bryant at Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Sam or football player of all time, but I could literally go on for days remain: will anyone catch him? either hit it 50 yards short of the No. 10 with a measly $45 million. Snead - the Jordan, Magic Johnson considering no one is changing their talking about his storied career, but Well, with Y.E. Yang’s historic up- green or 50 yards right of it. So, yeah. I guess you could say the and Larry Bird of golf, if you will. opinion of who’s the greatest to play I’d probably lull you to sleep, so I’ll set of the world’s number one, the Woods on the other hand calmly man’s got it all. Or does he? Woods’ continued excellence has those sports any time soon, Woods finish like this: when Woods is on answer may not be as clear-cut as it whipped out his 6-iron, choked up After a historically disappoint- propelled golf the same way Magic is the closest to overtaking his sport’s the putting green before a round, it’s once was. Still, I wouldn’t bet against and hit a Mona Lisa of a shot to ing finish this season where Woods’ and Bird’s rivalry propelled the NBA Greatest of All Time title. And I’ll as packed as a presidential inaugura- a man who uses a 6-iron from 214 the dead center of the green. Wait, went 0-4 in majors for the first time in the ‘80s and the same way Mark tell you why. tion. yards. what? since 2004, I’ve come to realize that McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s chase First of all, Woods is the measur- When he’s on the driving range, Would you? 18 SPORTS August 24, 2009 Brett Favre admits he has some catching up to do IN OTHER NEWS (MCT) - This summer, Brett to go over the top. cels; you see him make players a lot most part, I’ve had for most of my Favre was so confident about -run “I didn’t know that,” Favre said. better based off of him understand- career. ... Just little things like that Six Former Titan Stars to Enter Hall of Fame ning the Vikings’ offense that he said “So that is where I need to catch ing them. Once that happens, it’s will come with time, but I don’t Professional football’s career pass- Murphy, respectively, comprise the he could teach it. up.” going to be really fun to play.” think it will take that long.” ing leader, a national softball player Hall’s third class of inductees and all After Friday night’s exhibition It’s those types of nuances that Favre said getting to know his Vikings tight end Visanthe Shian- of the year, one of the NBA’s top de- are scheduled to attend the biennial game against Kansas City, he said Favre couldn’t possibly learn during receivers will be an adjustment all coe said Favre’s poise and presence in fensive players of the decade, a nine- function. he feels “pretty much up to speed” his first week on the job. It will take year. the huddle stood out Friday night. time All-American gymnast, the “The collective accomplishments regarding the terminology. time. “But I think any time you have a “We have to get on each other’s diminutive lefthanded pitcher who of this class, both at Cal State Ful- So what’s the biggest obstacle for At this point, every repetition guy like Percy, as he is adjusting to pages a little more,” Shiancoe said. helped change the complexion of lerton and in their post-collegiate Favre after his first week on the job? in practice and exhibition games the pro game and kind of finding “But he’s a legend out there. It’s con- West Coast college baseball and the careers, is remarkable,” said Director Learning the tendencies and habits counts. Favre has a shortened time his place, I am doing the same thing tagious, just his vibe. He gets other father figure for Titan football for its of Athletics Brian Quinn. “Any uni- of his teammates on offense ranks frame to get ready for the regular- with him and other guys,” Favre said. people relaxed, comfortable, know- final 13 seasons will be inducted into versity in the country would be justi- high on his to-do list. season opener at Cleveland on Sept. “We just got to get reps.” ing that we can rely on somebody Cal State Fullerton’s Athletics Hall fiably proud of the caliber of people Here’s an example of something 13. Favre said, for example, that he’s that can take control of the offense.” of Fame at a Titan Tribute on Oct. in this group.” Favre didn’t know: On his last snap “There’s going to be a process of not sure whether a receiver will break Watching his work: Vikings coach 10 in the Titan Student Union. Tickets are on sale via the campus Friday night, Favre was blitzed. Re- getting that down,” receiver Bobby inside or outside when adjusting on Brad Childress said Sunday that the Damon Allen, Connie Clark, website at https://www.fullerton. ceiver Percy Harvin went over the Wade said. “The timing is going to a route. team is closely tracking the number Bruce Bowen, Barbie Myslak-Roe- edu/titantribute/signup/form.asp top of a safety instead of underneath be really crucial. Understanding “It’s plays that I’ve run in the past, of passes Favre throws each practice, tert, Dan Boone and Coach Gene him, as Favre was anticipating. your individual players is going to but every guy runs the play differ- mindful of overworking him. Favre acknowledged after the be really crucial. Once he gets that ent,” Favre said. “The snap count “You have to keep an eye on it,” game that Harvin had been coached down, then that’s when he really ex- here is the same snap count, for the he said. Titans to Host 44th NWCA All-Star Classic The National Wrestling Coaches collegiate wrestlers from around the Association has awarded its 44th nation in a showcase of the 10 col- Former Titan Romero takes out visiting Angels Annual All-Star Classic to Cal State legiate weight brackets and often Fullerton’s Titan Wrestling Club. the event is a preview of the ensuing The event comes to California for season’s NCAA finals. Several addi- (MCT) - Angels manager Mike in the second. With only two off days left in the season after never having thrown the first time and will be held on tional bouts involving local wrestlers Scioscia often talks about young Between them, Bell and O’Sullivan final six weeks of the regular season, more than 117 in a previous season. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. will be included. players trying to make “footprints” retired just eight of the 26 batters though, the Angels will need a fifth O’Sullivan, 21, has thrown 1231/3 The event will serve as a major Titan Gym has a seating capacity in the major leagues to establish they they faced, throwing 117 pitches starter at least seven more times. after throwing more than 150 each fundraiser for the Titan wrestling of about 4,000. Last year’s event in belong. barely half for strikes (60). They have little choice but to con- of the past two seasons. program, which must fund itself due Eugene, Oregon, drew about 6,000 The Angels’ pair of rookie starters “There’s a challenge when you’re tinue to send Bell (and his 9.49 ERA “My arm feels good. My legs feel to reduced state support of the CSU fans. The event comes one day after really stepped in it this weekend. trying to put two young guys in after three big-league starts) out strong. That side (his workload), I system. the Fullerton Open Wrestling Tour- Trevor Bell became the second in your rotation,” Angels manager there or pull Matt Palmer out of the haven’t even thought of at all,” “Bringing the NWCA All-Star nament which annually draws sev- three days to fail to make it out of Mike Scioscia said. “The one thing bullpen (where he has been effective Bell said. “Today was just an off Classic to the state of California is eral hundred competitors. the second inning, allowing six runs we know these guys have going for – a 3.30 ERA). O’Sullivan could be day. ... I’m not going to look too far great for the state in many ways,” California has more than 26,000 in an 8-3 loss to the Toronto Blue them is their makeup. They don’t get recalled but not until 10 days after into it.” said CSF Head Coach Dan Hicks. wrestlers at the high school level in- Jays on Sunday. flustered out there. We have confi- his demotion unless there is an in- While the Angels’ rookie starters “It is an honor to hold this event at cluding men and women. The line- Toronto’s Ricky Romero allowed dence in their ability. But they have jury involved. struggled, three of their contempo- Cal State Fullerton. We already had up of wrestlers will include returning two runs on eight hits against the to match that with production. “We’re looking at that,” Scioscia raries fared much better against An- a great start on our fundraising, but national champions and All-Ameri- Angels to earn his 11th victory of “It’s part of any young pitcher’s said of the fifth starter’s spot. “Right gels’ hitters. this event is going to help us gain cans and be announced in October. the season. development _ that they have to now, you’re right _ we need that fifth While losing three of their last even better momentum.” Fullerton heavyweight Wade Sauer Bell didn’t fare nearly as well. He show that consistency. Hopefully, spot and we need somebody who’s four games on this trip, the Angels The All-Star Classic pits the top competed a few years ago. gave up six hits and walked four whoever ends up being in that fifth going to give us a chance to win like managed just four runs on 14 hits while retiring just five batters. spot will give us that.” we need from the other four guys.” in 182/3 innings against opposing On Friday night, fellow rookie O’Sullivan’s demotion to Triple-A The Angels will “absolutely” have starters Justin Masterson (in Cleve- Former Titan Gibbens Shines for Finnish Club Sean O’Sullivan allowed four runs Salt Lake was an easy decision with to take into account the workload land), Marc Rzepczynski and Rome- in the first inning and was pulled as Joe Saunders about to return from for Bell, Scioscia said. Bell, 22, has ro (in Toronto). Former Cal State Fullerton wom- off a corner kick in her debut while soon as he walked the leadoff hitter the DL. already thrown 1521/3 innings this en’s soccer standout Jenae Gibbens playing all 90 minutes and earning a has signed on to play for PK-35 card in her second appearance. Vantaa in the Finnish First Division, Gibbens played three seasons for continuing her stellar soccer career the Titans from 2006-08, starting overseas. all but two of her 59 career matches Cubs take out Dodgers to avoid series sweep Founded in the eastern part of the and earning All-Big West Confer- country in 1935, PK-35 competes in ence First-Team honors as a junior (MCT) - Is this why Boston League. the left-field line, and then the ball it isn’t good enough we’ll try it again the second-highest league in Finland and senior as well as second-team viewed our Manny Ramirez man- Rafael Furcal’s downturn is cer- bounced off near the bullpen door, next year.” and features an international flair as laurels as a sophomore. crush as just another corrosive after- tainly more pronounced and prob- an inside-the-park homer for a real Well, at least he’s got plans. Gibbens joins three Nigerians and She was named the league’s De- effect of hot tubs and tofu? ably more important than Manny’s. runner. A. Ramirez wound up at After the Dodgers were muffled two other Americans on the roster. fensive Player of the Year as a junior Is this why we were a bunch of He was 5 for 30 this week and scored third and scored on Kosuke Fuku- by Ryan Dempster, he of the twist- The team played in Helsinki fol- and twice earned CoSIDA/ESPN naive mango-heads when we not only two runs. James Loney was dome’s double, and Jake Fox drove ing glove in order to keep the iden- lowing World War II, but the club’s The Magazine Academic All-Amer- only celebrated Ramirez’s Summer .235, and has not hit a home run at in the crucial third run. Manny tity of his pitches secret, they got the men’s and women’s first teams were ica honors - including a spot on the of Love in 2008 but luxuriated in his Dodger Stadium since last Aug. 22. couldn’t prevent the follow-up hits, chance everybody gets against the moved to neighboring Vantaa begin- first team as a senior. $45 million, two-year deal he signed “I don’t think we’re tired,” Manag- but it wasn’t pretty. Cubs’ bullpen. ning this season. She finished her collegiate career in March? er Joe Torre said. “I gave (Orlando) Emboldened in the eighth, Ara- They thought they had a bases- PK-35 is currently in second place with seven goals and 10 assists - in- Probably not. It’s probably just a Hudson and James days off today, mis Ramirez tried for third on Fox’s loaded, no-out situation in the with seven matches remaining, just cluding a career-best 13 points as a bad month. Or six weeks. There is and I rested Andre (Ethier) the other single to left. Manny took the bait eighth, but second base ump Chad three points behind the leaders, FC senior on three game-winning goals a fairly lengthy track record at work day. We are putting a lot of pressure and threw him out, allowing Fox to Fairchild said Tony Abreu was in- Sport. Gibbens has already appeared and seven assists, the latter ranking here, and Ramirez did not build it on our starting pitchers because we take second with two out. He was deed forced at second, as the replay in two matches, entering the match in a tie for second all-time in school with 0 for 4’s, like the one he suf- aren’t scoring runs. I just think we’re stranded. Again, no harm done, but confirmed. Then Hudson dribbled in the second half and scoring a goal history for a single-season. fered in Sunday’s 3-1 loss to the probably pressing a little bit.” Ramirez might need a GPS in roomy into a double play. Cubs that cut the Dodgers’ NL West Right, Manny? Coors Field this week. Carlos Marmol zipped through Brown Earns Summer Postseason Accolades lead to 31/2 games. “You’d have to ask them,” he said. The Dodgers visit Jim Tracy and the Dodgers in the ninth and ended “I hit the ball better this series,” The Dodgers proved they could the rolling Rockies Tuesday through the game by striking out Ramirez, Cal State Fullerton infielder/out- He joins Duke’s Alex Hassan Ramirez said, maintaining his don’t- function without Ramirez when he Thursday. On May 27 the Dodgers looking, on a breaking ball. fielder Gary Brown earned a spot (.289, 33 H, 1 HR, 20 RBI) as the worry-be-happy stance. “If I hit in missed 50 games for his positive finished sweeping Colorado here Sharks circle quickly. The pitchers on the 2009 Cape Cod Postseason co-recipient of the 2009 Charles F. front of people I can’t control that.” test. and dropped the Rockies 14 games have noticed Manny is slower inside All-League Team team Monday af- Moore, Sr. Most Valuable Player Regardless, Ramirez just finished It isn’t clear they can win with a behind. these days, and that’s where they’re ternoon and was also named the co- Award, announced Tuesday after- a 5 for 24 homestand with no hom- non-functioning Ramirez, particu- Someone mentioned to Ramirez going. He is hitting .244 against left- most valuable player of his team, the noon by the Cheshire, Connecticut- ers, and the Dodgers have averaged larly when you realize his Hall of that Coors Field could revive his hand pitching, as opposed to .337 Orleans Firebirds, this afternoon. based club. 3.9 runs since a 9-1 victory at San Fame bat pulls down the shade on power stroke, which he should know, lifetime with a .623 slugging per- Brown posted solid summer num- The soon-to-be Titan junior was Francisco on Aug. 11. the darker areas of his game. since his Red Sox clinched the 2007 centage. He has walked three times bers for Orleans, hitting a squad best also the starting center fielder for They are 13-17 since Ramirez’s Ramirez seemed particularly dis- World Series there. in his past nine games. .310 while also leading the team the Eastern Division in the Under Bobblehead slam against Cincinnati interested in the basic requirements “So if I hit a ground ball to the At midseason, the most delicious with 39 hits, 25 runs scored and 50 Armour Cape League All-Star Game on July 22, a time frame in which of left field Sunday. His throwing pitcher it’s going to go a long way?” October fantasy was the vision of total bases in 33 games. held at Fenway Park in Boston back he has lost 32 points off his batting error put Cubs on second and third he asked, and laughed. Ramirez stepping into a World Se- He also belted a pair of home in late July. Brown went 0-for-2 average and 112 points off his slug- out with one out in the fourth, but “Hey, we’re playing good ball. ries batter’s box in Boston. That runs, drove in 14 and stole 10 bases in the game that was shortened by ging percentage. Chad Billingsley left them there. We’re not going to kill ourselves. would be a historic and exhausting for the Birds in 2009. rain. And they have slipped to third In the sixth, Ramirez loped af- We’re in the lead. We’re going to night for both Manny and the Red in runs per game in the National ter Aramis Ramirez’s drive down play as hard as we can this year and if Sox. Maybe they’re just resting up. stories courtesy of titan media relations. August 24, 2009 SPORTS 19 Women’s soccer loses season opener 3-1

game. still fought hard and gained a penalty kick The starting lineup featured a total of five when freshman midfielder Brisa Gonzalez freshmen. was knocked down. In the 67th-minute, The Utes defense was suffocating because junior defender Tamara Dewey knocked they only allowed two shots on goal in the in the only CSUF score of the game. first half. They were much more physical “When we took the penalty kick, the and seemed just a step faster than the momentum of the game changed. We just Titans. needed one more good thing to happen “Utah’s a great team, and they capitalized really fast,” said Brown. “We made a on a couple of our mistakes,” Brown said. couple changes to provoke that but it After intermission, CSUF was determined didn’t happen.” to attack the Utah defense, but the Utes After cutting down the lead to two, the again took advantage of a miscue by the Titans seemed rejuvenated and were Titans. the aggressor down the stretch. CSUF In the 56th-minute, freshman forward had a couple chances to make the game Chelsea Forbes made an array of moves to interesting but they fell short. minutes, but the tide turned when Utah make a goal right past CSUF goalkeeper Even though the team consists of mostly story by Simon Liang/Assistant Sports Editor senior forward Kelly Isleib broke down the Shannon Simpson. underclassmen, Brown said, “For us Titan defense and scored without much At this point in the game, CSUF looked there is nothing but positives for us going Despite a goal late in the game, the Cal duress. more and more sluggish. This set the stage forward. The game ended 3-1, but at the State Fullerton women’s soccer team lost “We were playing very well, gave up a for the third and final goal by the Utes’ end of it we are really happy with some of 3-1 in their season opener against the goal and we fell back on our heels,” Titans freshman forward Hanna Terry who had the things we saw.” University of Utah. Head Coach Demian Brown said. a great open look to put Utah up 3-0. Photos By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo The Titans were aggressive in the first 20 Despite being down three goals, the Titans The inexperience showed throughout the Editor Women’s Volleyball looks to start the season off right Overlooked Titans plan to exceeed preseason expectations in 2009.

By Adan Vasquez the team is right now,” Zimmerman said she doesn’t expect to be over- Daily Titan Sports Editor said. “Where the team is with ball looked by anyone this season. [email protected] control and offensive execution, we “I hope they might overlook us,” are about two or three weeks ahead Zimmerman said. “But (teams) The Cal State Fullerton women’s of where we were last year.” know we are dangerous. I don’t think volleyball team kicks off its 2009 Although they return with a big teams tend to disrespect.” campaign looking to jump in the win chunk of their team from last sea- Having upperclassmen is always a column when it hosts the Crowne son, the Titans plus when look- Plaza Titan Classic this weekend at are predicted to ing to continue Titan Gym. finish sixth in success, but Zim- After setting a school record with the nine team It’s great to be put merman expects nine Big West Conference wins in Big West, which down there because some new faces has some players “ to emerge and 2008, the Titans will host the Lamar University Cardinals in its season feeling like they it gives us a chance to play a big role for opener Friday at 7 p.m. are being over- prove (the preseason this team, even Eighth-year Titan Head Coach looked. if they don’t get

Carolyn Zimmerman will turn to “I definitely rankings) wrong. noticed. think we are be- “We have a senior middle blocker Alex Wolnisty “ to help anchor the team, who must ing underesti- Ashley Collier 17-person roster replace conference player of the year mated,” Wolnisty going into this Brittany Moore. said. “We want Senior Volleyball defensive season,” Zim- “Anytime you lose the player of to prove the pre- specialist merman said. the year it is going to take time to season rankings “We feel that recover from,” Zimmerman said. wrong.” everyone on the Despite the loss, Zimmerman is Wolnisty said she expects another roster has a key role in our success.” confident that Wolnisty and return- big season and that the team is aim- Collier said she can’t wait for the ing juniors, middle blocker Erin ing at over 20 wins. season to start and finally play against Saddler and libero Cami Croteau, “Our expectations are high,” Wol- someone other than her teammates. can guide the team to another solid nisty said. “We only lost one player Whoever is on the court for the season, but it’s all going to come from last year’s team.” Titans, Zimmerman expects a dog with hard work, both in practice and Senior defensive specialist Ashley fight Friday with the Cardinals. matches. Collier has warmed up to the fact “We will fight until the end. Until Zimmerman said she expects there that the Titans will enter many of we get the outcome we are looking to be learning experiences as the sea- their matches as the underdogs. for,” Zimmerman said. son progresses, but the main thing is “It’s great to be put down there After its match against the Cardi- for the team to make improvements because it gives us a chance to prove nals on Friday, the Titans host two every time they take the court. (the preseason rankings) wrong,” matches Saturday. The first match She might not have much to wor- Collier said. “It’s going to be fun is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ry about, as she indicated seeing a lot to play this season and finish better against Appalachian State University, By Adan vasquez/Daily Titan Sports Editor of progress with the current squad. than they predicted.” while the second starts at 7:30 p.m. Bottom: Senior middle blocker Alex Wolnisty spikes the ball during the Orange & Blue Scrimmage. Top: The women’s volleyball team “The really exciting news is where Zimmerman, on the other hand, against the University of Idaho. huddles up after women’s volleyball Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman called a time out.