Professor Battles Slavery Chair Proposes Jeffrey Kottler Spreads Freedom Through Knowledge by Educating the Underprivileged in Nepal to Change RTVF

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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Professor battles slavery Chair proposes Jeffrey Kottler spreads freedom through knowledge by educating the underprivileged in Nepal to change RTVF

By Juanita Vasquez Then his attention was drawn to a Leah Brew, chair of the counseling de- where we devote our time and energy,” department name Daily Titan Staff Writer deeper issue found in Nepal’s beautiful partment, said when Kottler discovered Kottler said. “it’s just horrific to think [email protected] mountains – young girls being sold into that there were girls who were faced with that a 9-year-old girl is going to be sold sex slavery out of monetary necessity. It the prospect of going into sex slavery, he into slavery, work in a brothel and be A proposal to change the name of the Just last week, Jeffrey Kottler was is estimated that 7,000 Nepalese girls immediately tried to find a way to better raped.” radio-TV-film department to the somewhere among the snow-capped are kidnapped and sold each year as sex their lives. The Madhav Ghimire Foundation peaks that rise out of the small country of slaves, some as young as 8 years old. According to Brew, Kottler found has provided, and continues to provide, Department of Film-Television-Media Nepal, nestled between India and China. “It’s so emotionally overwhelming to out that for a very small scholarships to needy was submitted to the dean of the college However, his trip wasn’t exactly one of see the conditions in which these girls amount of money, he children from rural rest, relaxation or sightseeing. live in – there’s always somebody crying,” could significantly im- It’s so emotionally villages in Nepal. Every winter, Kottler travels to Nepal Kottler said. prove the quality of life overwhelming to see the Members of the By Zam Anwar to deliver monetary donations and pre- of one girl by helping her conditions in which these foundation raise and Charles Purnell “ Daily Titan Staff Writers vent young girls from being sold by their attain an education. In girls live in – there’s always “ funds to provide chil- families as sex slaves. this way, she would not somebody crying. dren with academic [email protected] Kottler, a professor of counseling at be faced with the option – Jeffrey Kottler fees, uniforms and Cal State Fullerton, makes this annual of sex slavery. counseling professor supplies needed for Radio-TV-film Department Chair Edward Fink has trip to visit the children that his nonprof- “If they could afford an academic year. submitted a proposal to College of Communications it foundation helps. to go to school then they In addition to the Dean Rick Pullen to change the name of the RTVF de- As a counselor and psychologist, wouldn’t take that path,” monetary assistance partment to the Department of Film-Television-Media. Kottler first traveled to Nepal -to in Brew said. these children receive, the volunteers The proposed name change is still in its early stages, struct health workers on how to use The new options created for these girls and team members working with the and it is possible that it might be rejected, Fink said. He counseling techniques and concepts in are in part made possible by The Madhav foundation pay visits to each child and added that most people in the communication depart- their work. Ghimire Foundation. Along with Kiran their families several times each year. ment are just getting to know about the proposal and it is Regmi, an obstetrician in Nepal, and “To me, Jeffrey just represents what too early to speculate. Digumber Piya, a community activist Americans do – reach out to the world Changing the RTVF department’s name is not a good and philanthropist, Kottler co-founded when they need help,” said Lori Phelps, idea, said broadcast journalism major Will Soistman. It an organization that would a human service lecturer. “It’s wonderful is easier to tell the difference between RTVF and com- help provide educational to have someone of Jeffrey’s notoriety munications journalism when the two are separated, he opportunities for those here,” she added. added. girls who had been ne- Kottler, the author of over 60 books “But once you have (Department of Communications) glected by their own in the subjects of psychology, education and you have film-TV-media, you’re kind of like, ‘Aren’t country. and counseling, was one of Phelps’ idols. those the same thing?’ It’s kind of confusing to people,” “I don’t “I used to teach counseling at a private Soistman said. “I think if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. It has think it school sometimes on the weekends and I worked very well the last couple of years, I’m assuming, mat- used Kottler’s books,” Phelps said. “He’s because there have been people who came out and have t e r s very reachable and you know, human.” been successful from this school being radio-TV-film or His colleagues and co-workers ac- broadcast journalism majors.” knowledge that Kottler’s dedication and On the other hand, Gabriel Mendoza, 25, broadcast passion for the things he does is one way journalism major and a SOAR-CICC representative for in which he mentors and teaches his pro- the Society of Professional Journalists, said the name fession. change is a good concept because RTVF is in the me- “The man never stops working,” said dia. This would be one step closer to total convergence Alison Quigley, administrative support where radio, TV, film, coordinator at the department of coun- broadcast journalism, seling. print journalism and “When he’s here on campus he’s the new media (the teaching, he’s writing a book, he’s Internet) would be helping somebody else or he’s run- taught under one ma- ning his foundation,” she said. jor – communications “He loves what he does. He media, he added. loves being there,” Quigley “I understand Photo courtesy jeffrey kottler said. “Now it’s just a part of we’re kind of scarce his life.” on resources, but if Jeffrey Kottler with Inu, the first girl to receive a scholarship from Empower Nepali Girls. After nine years of support, Inu will be attending college in the fall. anything, we should be trying to work together. We’re all trying to do the same thing pretty much, to inform or entertain,” Mendoza said. “As for Language programs students, you have to be able to do every- Photo Courtesy CSUF thing.” Edward Fink, chair of the Dean Kazoleas, as- radio-TV-film department sistant professor of public relations, said at risk of being cut that he has mixed feelings about the name change. “I think the new name is a better descriptor and re- By Melissa Hoon MLL students and faculty were not sur- flects on what the film department is doing here at CSUF. Daily Titan Staff Writer prised. But it is also important that we be differentiated,” Ka- [email protected] The Portuguese program will most zoleas said. likely be kept, as it doesn’t affect the Many faculty members in the communication depart- university budget-wise to keep the few ment feel that changing the name could cause confusion Interested in studying a foreign lan- within the two departments, said Kazoleas. guage as your major, or considering an courses required to complete the minor, said Dr. Hélèn Domon, coordinator of Kazoleas even had a suggestion for a new name for the emphasis in international business? You Department of Radio-TV-Film: “Department of Film might have to reconsider. the French program. However, the MLL Department was in shock to hear that the TV and Media Arts.” It would be a fitting name for the On Oct. 15 of last year, Dr. Ephraim department, he said. “I believe that film making is an Smith, vice president of academic affairs, successful French program might be cut. “The (MLL) Department had no art.” sent an informal proposal to discontinue Kazoleas said that since the proposal was still in its early the following Modern Languages and warning,” Dr. Domon said. Trials with various committees have stages, it would be hard to tell what could happen. Literature (MLL) department programs: A number of communications faculty, including De- French (M.A., B.A. and minor), German taken place once each month since the Photo By NICK MARLEY/Daily Titan Photo Editor October proposal of discontinuance. partment of Communications Chair Anthony Fellow, (B.A.) and Portuguese (minor). A full class of modern language students, one of the recent departments facing cuts, await public relations professor Diane Witmer and entertain- The German program has had consis- their instructor’s lecture on the third floor of the Humanities Building. ment studies professor Coral Ohl declined to comment, tent low enrollment since 2003, so many See LANGUAGES, Page 3 saying they did not yet know enough about the proposal. When asked about the proposal, College of Commu- nications Assistant Dean Irene Matz directed queries to Esteemed former professor laid to rest Pullen, who was unavailable until Thursday.

By Oscar Romero “He was an excellent teacher,” said immigrants who arrived to America Daily Titan Staff Writer his son, Spencer Klein, in his eulogy. in the late 1800s from what is now INDEX [email protected] Professor Klein was also the recipient Ukraine. As a young boy, Klein spent News ...... page 2,3 of the Distinguished Teaching Award plenty of time helping in his parent’s Sound-Off ...... page 4,5 Retired Cal State Fullerton econom- in 1976, given out by the Western shoe store. Opinion ...... page 6,7 ics professor and former Outstanding Economic Association. Along with his “He didn’t want to spend his whole Classifieds ...... page 9 Teacher Award winner Sidney Klein various accomplishments, the professor life working in a shoe store,” said Spen- Sports ...... page 8,10 passed away Jan. 10, 2010, at the age influenced many students who went on cer Klein. of 86. to achieve academic success. Klein embarked on his higher edu- Klein arrived to the CSUF com- Klein was very passionate about the cation studies at City College of New CONTACT US munity in September 1968 as head of economics classes he taught, said eco- York. As the United States began in- Main line: (657) 278-3373 the department of economics. During nomics professor Robert Mead. volvement in World War II, Klein’s News desk: (657) 278-4415 his 23 years of service, he managed to Klein was born on July 23, 1923, education took a backseat as he signed Advertising: (657) 278-4411 achieve CSUF’s highest honor in 1977, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, up for military service in 1943. E-mail: [email protected] the Outstanding Teacher Award, for N.Y. He was the youngest of five chil- Photo courtesy spencer klein his work with students. dren to Sam and Beckie Klein, Jewish See KLEIN, Page 3 2 February 11, 2010 IN OTHER NEWS Student survey to change parking situation

INTERNATIONAL By Melissa Maldonado Daily Titan Staff Writer Afghan government in talks with insurgents [email protected]

KABUL, Afghanistan- Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, one of Afghanistan’s most The continued parking problem brutal Islamist warlords, is holding tentative peace talks with the government at Cal State Fullerton has some Pla- of Afghanistan that could cause a split in the Taliban-led insurgency, Afghan centia residents and businesses fum- politicians in Kabul said Wednesday. ing. The terms Hekmatyar has outlined are softer than those proposed by the Students wrestle with the decision Taliban, who have demanded that U.S. and other foreign troops must leave to either disturb residences and busi- Afghanistan before peace talks can begin. Hekmatyar would allow interna- ness owners, or be late to class. Many tional forces to remain in the country for 18 months. find that a safe option is to park in The government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, with the tacit back- Placentia residential neighborhoods ing of the international community, is feeling its way toward a dialogue with and undesignated business parking insurgent groups in an attempt to end the violence in Afghanistan. lots. The city of Placentia, along with a CSUF undergraduate student, are looking at solutions to help Fuller- NATIONAL ton students and Placentia residents come to a productive consensus- the Obama and leaders to discuss unemployment result being a new student parking WASHINGTON- structure a mile off campus. Amid signs that black Americans are not sharing in the Nichole Zepeda, a senior cultural nation’s fledgling economic recovery, President Barack Obama on Wednes- anthropology major, is conducting a day met at the White House with African-American leaders, who urged him survey to identify substitute parking to adopt a new approach, more tightly focused on chronically depressed options for CSUF students. Placen- communities. tia plans to use the data from the While the unemployment rate in January dropped below 10 percent for survey to decide whether or not it the first time in five months, joblessness among blacks increased slightly, to should resume with the new struc- 16.5 percent. ture plans. “We’re not looking for race-based programs but, like the president, we Zepeda hopes to collect at least Photo By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor want to make sure that everyone is included,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said after 100 responses to the survey con- Rows of cars line Lot E, where Cal State Fullerton commutters fight it out for parking spaces on a daily basis. The parking lot is nearest cerning this new parking option. Steven G.Mihaylo Hall, one of the newest buldings on campus. meeting with Obama. “We need to make sure that those efforts to spur job Results will be presented to both creation are equally and fairly distributed so that, when the rubber meets the the city of Placentia and Associated road, we’re all in the car.” Students Inc. Gabany-Guerrero believes that have already expressed their approval the word, students like Mazandarani The White House meeting, on a day when a snowstorm canceled most “I’m very passionate about this is- parking is a concern for not just stu- for the potential project. will be proactive and participate in business in Washington, came at a time when some black leaders have fault- sue because I’m struggling with the dents, but faculty, staff and the com- Natalie Barbas, a graduate stu- the survey. ed Obama for not pursuing policies more targeted on the economic woes of parking issue myself,” Zepeda said. munity, as well. Despite the sched- dent in the teaching credential pro- “Without this new structure, their community. “I didn’t buy a parking pass this se- uled completion gram, says she there is no other option,” Zepeda mester because it’s pointless. It’s too of the Lot E would absolutely said. “Because of my student status, structure in June, expensive and I park off campus take advantage it’s been difficult to get interviews

she does not ex- The parking pass of the new park- anyway because there is absolutely and general information from fac-

STATE no parking available when I get to pect the addi- is just way too expen- ing option, since school.” tional 1,000 plus “ she carpools to ulty and administration.” Gabany-Guerrero’s confidence Man gets life in prison for killing teen Zepeda was approached by her parking spots to sive. “ school because in the plan has inspired her to help professor, Dr. Tricia Gabany-Guer- alleviate the di- – Natalie Barbas, she can’t afford SAN BERNARDINO- A man who killed a teenage girl while robbing rero, assistant professor of anthro- lemma. graduate student the campus park- Zepeda expand participation. her aunt and uncle’s Fontana business more than a decade ago will spend the pology, to head the project. “I think that ing pass on her “I think that this type of project is rest of his life in prison, without the possibility of parole. “Nichole was interested in an in- parking will own. ideal because the student is directly Although prosecutors have pushed to execute 34-year-old Earl Eugene dependent study project,” Gabany- continue to be “The parking engaged in applied research about a Rose Jr., they relented Wednesday and agreed not to retry him after a jury in Guerrero said. “I was teaching a class an issue for fac- pass is just way problem that confronts the univer- the penalty phase deadlocked at 10-2 in favor of life in prison. about applied anthropology last se- ulty, students and the community too expensive,” Barbas said. “My sity and community on a daily ba- “It’s appropriate. The District Attorney made the right decision based on mester. The project focused on the because of the projected growth at two friends and I park off campus sis,” Gabany-Guerrero said. “I have town of Placentia and community CSUF,” Gabany-Guerrero said. all the factors,” said public defender John Zitny. and carpool to school because there’s posted the survey under a research development. Because Placentia is Placentia residents hope that pro- no other way. If it’s cheaper to park He and George Wright, another public defender, have portrayed Rose as a greatly affected by student parking, viding new amenities such as cheaper in the structure than it is to park on website under the department of an- neglected child who was often left alone by a drug-addicted mother. this issue was raised to me by the prices, a coffee stand, bike rack and campus, we would definitely take thropology. 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Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan February 11, 2010 3 Languages: budget silences programs Apocalipstick rocks From Page 1 communications, trade or foreign administration systematically tar- correspondence. France is Ameri- get small liberal arts programs in Students and faculty have been, ca’s first foreign investment choice favor of more vocational and tech- and will be given, the opportunity and is Europe’s foremost investor nical degrees?” Domon asked. to express their concerns on Tues- abroad. In America, those who Domon thinks it’s unfortunate Becker Amphitheatre day, Wednesday and Thursday of speak French enjoy job opportuni- that students may not develop the this week at meetings on campus. ties such as interpreter, journalist, critical skills to learn about the Despite the French program’s French teacher or travel consul- world, society and themselves that steady enrollment over the years, tant. they would have learned through and the fact that the MLL Depart- MLL Department Chair Dr. Ja- liberal arts programs like French. ment voted unanimously to keep net Eyring said the proposal makes Eyring ensures that the admin- it, it seemed to remain the univer- no sense. It’s hard to conceive do- istration will find a way for cur-

sity’s target during the state’s bud- ing this rent french majors

get crisis, Dr. Domon said. w i t h o u t to complete their “There are other small programs knowing It’s about degrees if the pro- with less than 10 graduates per the lan- understanding “ gram is cut. year, like the music and chemistry guage in “ the culture. Current students graduate degrees,” Domon said. question. Dr. Hélène Domon, and alumni have “But humanities is the first and Eyring is -Professor of French written the MLL only (college) targeted by admin- sure if the Department ex- istration.” F r e n c h pressing their shock With all the benefits to being program is cut, it will be reinstated and regret regarding the proposed fluent in French language and cul- when the economy picks up. How- discontinuance. ture, MLL students and faculty ever, it will take years for faculty “The multiple subject credential are still scratching their heads over to reintroduce the program. Each that I reluctantly completed (after this crisis. Next to English, French course must be redesigned from receiving my B.A. in French) pales is the most commonly taught lan- scratch. in comparison with the uplifting, guage in the world. It is the first or To build enrollment and interest mind opening and intellectually second language in over 50 coun- in the French M.A. program, the challenging curricula offered by tries and is spoken worldwide by faculty are planning to create an the foreign languages department,” more than 500 million people. online M.A. program. wrote alumna Genevieve Chevron. MLL is one of the smaller de- It is the upper division courses “I have learned more during these partments on campus, but business like Literature and the Human four years about French culture and is one of the largest and will likely Psyche and French Film that are the civilization than at any time in my be affected if the French program most vital and rewarding courses life ... and I am a native speaker.” is cut. the program offers, Domon said. Committee and Academic Sen- Students who receive degrees in “It’s not so much about learning ate meetings will be held March French or international business the language,” she said. “It’s about 1 and April 1. President Milton with a French emphasis can work understanding the culture.” Gordon will announce the final internationally in modern tele- “Will the budget crisis make the verdict May 1. Klein: A life OF LEARNING remembered From Page 1 good for us.” “CSUF was relatively new in Shortly after, he started attend- In 1954, Klein began his teaching 1968, so the opportunity to come ing UCLA, majoring in business career at Columbia College, teach- there was quite attractive,” Spencer administration. Klein also earned ing Contemporary Civilization. He Klein said. a scholarship from USC to study also taught at Hunters College and Klein kept an active military oc- Chinese language and culture. After CCNY during the summer. He re- cupation with steady participation graduating in 1949, Klein enrolled ceived his Ph.D. from Columbia in the Army reserves until 1977, at UC Berkeley, where he started University in 1957 and found his when he retired as a full Colonel. his graduate studies in economics new teaching home at Rutgers Uni- Klein traveled the world exten- and Asian studies. A couple of years versity in Piscataway, NJ where he sively, lecturing and researching later, Klein came back to New York stayed until 1965. in Hawaii, Portland, Vancouver, after his father passed away. He en- After Rutgers, Klein taught Beijing, Iran and Afghanistan. He rolled at Columbia University to shortly at UCLA and in Japan be- wrote and edited countless papers, continue his Ph.D. work. fore landing in Taiwan to establish book reviews, textbooks and ar- In June 1953, Klein met Elea- an economic training curriculum ticles. nor Smallheiser. She would become for local college students. “(Klein) was a great, dedicated photo by lucio villa/For The Daily Titan his wife six months later. Six years A year later, he accepted a teach- faculty member and he provided all passed and the two welcomed their ing opportunity at Hong Kong of his knowledge to all of our stu- Abby Lipstick (left), Wendy Shadow (right), of the all-female band, Apocalipstick, son, Spencer, into their family. University. dents,” said President Milton Gor- performed at the Becker Amphitheatre on February 10, 2010. “He was always an extremely After two years in Asia, Klein don. Klein left the teaching profes- devoted and caring father, father- would return to California to sion in 1991. He is survived by his in-law and grandfather,” said settle down in Fullerton to teach son Spencer Klein and two grand- Spencer Klein. “Nothing was too at CSUF. children, Micah and Solomon. 4 Febuary 11, 2010 Thao gets down at Detroit Bar By Kristin Hulsey matter the age or genre preference. Daily Titan Graphics Editor Whatever it was they were looking for, [email protected] they seemed to found it. “This latest record is more focused. For fans of: Bowerbirds, Is- The songs are more straight-forward lands, Fruit Bats and more emotional. I think there’s With the current music scene more energy in this record,” com- chock-full of punk, indie and screamo, mented Nguyen when comparing it’s getting increasingly harder to stand Know Better Learn Faster to their pre- out as a band. Emerging talent will re- vious album. The new album centers sort to using any hook they can find, on the end of a relationship, a feeling as long as it gets them noticed. Enter that Nguyen is no stranger to. Thao with The Get Down Stay Down “It’s all personal really…maybe too – a refreshing alternative folk band personal, but I prefer it that way,” she with just the unique sound audiences said. While using her heartache as have been craving to hear. Though motivation may be a risky move, it’s they’re still in the beginning phases of clear while she performs that her songs Photo Courtesy of MCT their musical voyage, Thao with The come from true emotions and experi- Ringo Starr has recieved 22 Grammys for both his solo work and work with the Beatles. Get Down Stay Down rocked the ences. He recieved a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday evening. house Tuesday night at Costa Mesa’s Thao along with The Get Down Detroit Bar. Stay Down appear as if they have been Playing guitar since the tender age performing together for decades, but of 12 certainly prepared Thao Nguyen it’s really only been a few years. Their for a life of rhythm. She met drummer ability to engage the crowd with their Starr gets his star Willis Thompson in college and later playfulness and jovial mannerisms discovered bassist Adam Thompson captures the audience and they even (no relation) at speak directly Former Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr recieves his star a delicatessen in to their fans on on the infamous Hollywood Walk of Fame in a cer- Richmond, Va. stage. When After mobi- Nguyen spot- emony Monday. lizing themselves ted a tall young State Fullerton music professor Dr. in a cramped man sporting a By Melissa hoon Laura Lohman. “Yet, his flexible -ap van and playing polar bear hat, Daily Titan Staff Writer proach to time, his ability to pull small shows in she began a con- [email protected] new sounds out of the drums and his different cities, versation with By Christa Connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor quirky ‘Ringoisms’ made a lasting im- the band re- him from the Lead Thao Nguyen (front) and drummer Willis Thompson (back) of Thao with the Get Drum roll, please! Drummer Ringo pact on some of (the Beatles’) most in- corded their de- stage about po- Down Stay Down played Detriot Bar in Costa Mesa Tuesday night. Starr of the Beatles was honored with teresting works, like ‘Tomorrow Never but album, We lar bears. Need- a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Knows.’” Brave Bee Stings less to say, the the most cheerful and positive crowds The Thermals, who they are currently in a ceremony Monday evening out- Indeed, Starr’s talent may have been and All. Because Know Better Learn Faster is out audience loved around. Ironically, the lyrics are some- finishing a tour with. What’s next for side of the Capitol Records Tower in eclipsed by the powerful songwriting it was their first re- now on Kill Rock Stars it. The mysterious what depressing, though the band jux- the band? They’re heading up the coast Los Angeles. skills and charisma of Lennon and cord, the band was polar-bear man taposes them with their joyful beats. in the next couple of weeks before leav- The ceremony opened with a mini- McCartney during the Beatles’ heyday, still somewhat “green,” according to was later identified as Christian - Jus Another devoted Thao enthusiast, ing for the United Kingdom. Once the parade of local high school band but that hasn’t stopped him from re- Nguyen, and were still experimenting, tice, an avid Thao fan who discovered Cynthia Gallo, had an air of delight tour is finished, the band plans to take drummers proudly pounding a beat to ceiving worldwide recognition for his trying to find their sound. The release the band while Nguyen was recording about her for the entire show, as she a break to work on solo projects. Don’t introduce the drummer of, what many talent. of their latest album, Know Better a music video. danced happily to the music. expect them to stay down – Thao and consider to be, the greatest band of all “He may not be universally re- Learn Faster, includes the album’s title “It’s light and fun and their drum- “I love her voice, and I like the her boys will be back this summer for time. Hundreds of fans gathered for nowned as a drumming icon like Keith track featuring professional violinist mer is incredible…it’s just really en- guitar…it’s really awesome how she more crowd-rocking jams. For more the event, excitedly anticipating Starr’s Moon (of the Who) or John Bonham Andrew Bird. The catchy folk-jazz joyable,” said Justice about the band’s plays,” said Gallo of the band. information on Thao with The Get arrival. Starr, 69, is the third Beatle to (of Led Zeppelin),” said Richard Mo- hybrid rhythms and soothing vocals music. Thao has also released a split-EP Down Stay Down, visit their Web site receive this honor. Paul McCartney is rales, 33, an American studies gradu- could catch the ear of any listener, no Thao fans seem to be some of with fellow Kill Rock Stars labelmates, at Thaomusic.com. the last Beatle without one. ate student, “but he is one of the most For the next hour, Starr’s friends, imitated, analyzed and highly-regard- including Eagles’ guitarist Joe Walsh, ed drummers alive, especially amongst took to the podium to recognize Starr’s musicians.” musical success and achievements. Starr has won 22 Grammys for his Starr began his musical career in Eng- solo work and his work with the Beat- land with Rory Storm and the Hurri- les. He has collaborated with each Underground Sounds canes before joining forces with John of the Beatles individually after their Lennon, Paul McCartney and George break up, including Lennon’s Plastic Celebrate Singledom with live music in Downtown Fullerton Harrison in 1962 to replace the band’s Ono Band. His band, Ringo Starr original drummer, Pete Best. From and His All-Starr Band, have toured By Skyler Blair then on, the Beatles took the world by on-and-off since 1989, and he has For the Daily Titan storm and began a new era of rock-n- also performed numerous times with [email protected] roll. McCartney in recent years. Starr’s pri- “He’s not just the greatest drummer mary focus has remained on his solo Singles Awareness Day is this You just have to ask yourself, are ticated crowd. Envy’s bouncers en- in rock history, from the greatest band career. His fifteenth studio album, Y weekend. For those of you with you DTF? force a dress code, but if you make it in rock history,” Walsh said during Not, was released Jan. 15. a date, good for you, but what First on the list is my personal inside you will find a sleek ambiance his speech at the ceremony. “He’s also With his wide range of accomplish- is a person to do when he or favorite spot in DTF, located in the and DJs throwing down plenty of the greatest guy I know and the most ments, Starr is highly respected among she is feeling the blues of being SoCo District. The Continental dance-centric club bangers to rock alive and well at The Back Al- kind and helpful friend you could ever aspiring drummers worldwide. single rather than embracing Room is a quaint little establish- the dance floor. This is the place to ley Bar and Grill, who are con- want.” Starr’s style and talent remains a the fiery desire of love? Have ment that was actually one of the go if you are looking for the bump veniently hosting a Stop Light In addition to drumming for the leading example within the music no fear, if you are without plans first bars in Orange County, and and grind this Valentine’s Day. Party this weekend. This type Beatles, Starr also composed Beatles’ community. this Cupid’s Day, just remem- operated as a speak-easy during the Something “uncommon” at the of party is popularly held on songs like “Octopus’s Garden” and “I absolutely love Ringo Starr and ber three simple letters: DTF. Prohibition era. It has kept its un- Commonwealth Lounge will be Valentine’s Day, where guests “Don’t Pass Me By,” and is the lead vo- his style of drumming,” said Alonso DTF (aka Downtown Ful- derground charm and is typically lit waiting for those who would appre- dress in green if they are single, calist for several Beatles songs, includ- Moreno, 23, a senior kinesiology ma- lerton) and the surrounding with dim lights and the loud-as-hell ciate something a little more risqué yellow if “it’s complicated”, and ing “Yellow Submarine” and “With a jor and drummer of the Long Beach- area is home to some of the music of local bands and DJs. This on this day of love. The venue will red if they’re in a relationship. Little Help From My Friends.” While based band, Graffiti Blues. “He doesn’t most entertaining nighttime Sunday they will be featuring the be featuring a performance known Just remember, green means go each member of the Beatles acted just keep time – he’s very musical in his hot spots in Venture- as Uncommon Burlesque, a show as you’re getting the snot rocked in films, Starr is the most critically- drumming. He had the perfect ear for O r a n g e e s q u e led by none other than Dizzy Von out of you by a live set from lo- acclaimed actor, with leading roles in the Beatles’ music. His ability to com- County, surf- Damn (2008’s Miss Viva Las Vegas), cal punk rockers, Sederra. Beatles films and numerous others, pliment their songs through creative and is a Don’t sit at rock which is sure to be a lovely treat. These are just a few of the such as That’ll Be the Day. fills is my favorite thing about him, be- great place “ stylings The Slidebar in Fullerton is the goings-on in our neck of the “Ringo’s contributions have been cause he’s often felt and heard in a way home suffering toast to sin- of The heart of the rock ‘n’ roll scene in woods, but if you look harder overshadowed by the songwriting of where the drums aren’t right smack in from single-itis Lennon and McCartney,” said Cal gledom and Tequila Orange County and they’ve bands I think you will find a Cupid’s

party down because nobody Worms. such as Green Day, Guns N Roses, spree of singles and couples

to some loves you. Instead, Just Avenged Sevenfold and The Off- events throughout Orange great music a short spring grace their stage. This Sun- County and Los Angeles. So until you’ve gather up your “ d r u n k day the Slidebar will be hosting don’t sit at home suffering from forgotten apathetic cohorts stum- some reggae and ska with Dr. Madd single-itis because nobody loves what being and drink to that. bling Vibe Experiment, featuring Angelo you. Instead, gather up your alone feels away is of Fishbone as well as C Money apathetic cohorts and drink like. The Envy and the Players, featuring Slightly to that. Most importantly, no f o l l o w i n g U l t r a Stoopid. It will definitely be the matter how tempting it seems, features some of hottest venues Lounge, a fashionable nightclub chillest venue in DTF. do not drunk dial/text your ex going down this “day of love.” that caters to a slightly more sophis- Dirty, balls-to-the-wall punk is while pub crawling in DTF. February 11, 2010 5 Lil’ Wayne – Rebirth Spoon – Transference singer Britt Daniel’s endearingly raspy By Tanya Ghahremani By Brian Whitehead the top of that list. voice and captivating lyrics make up Rebirth hit stores Feb. 2 to what Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] the album, which is nothing short of [email protected] could easily be described as “criti- breathtaking. cal hesitation,” as few, if any, people For fans of: The Walkmen, White The majority of the songs, in pure For fans of: Kanye West, Jay-Z, knew what to expect of Wayne’s rock Rabbits, The Shins Spoon fashion, consist of upbeat Eminem debut. Spoon has received a lot of rec- pop tones. Tracks like “Got Nuffin’,” A handful of current rappers have Chances are, you’re not going to ognition in the past thanks to their “Goodnight Laura” and “Out Go the reached the “I can do anything I like Rebirth the first, second or even unique style and equally unique abil- Lights” command a bit of a slower want, and you’re gonna listen” point third time you hear it. You’ll think ity to stay current in a time when pace. may seem conflicting when heard in their career. Jay-Z reached that the guitars and drums are too loud Wayne’s introspective lyrics – “I music has turned monotonous (can Somehow each song remains individually, they mix seamlessly The plateau shortly after dropping and the vocals are comically scratchy. walk up in the world and cut the someone please tell me the difference bright in its own respect. In “I Saw when blended together. There’s no Black Album , Kanye West reached However, the more you listen to it, lights off/and confidence is a stain between Lady Gaga and Ke$ha? I the Light,” Daniel croons about – complexity to this equation. The Graduation it after , Eminem got the more the album grows on you. that can’t wipe off,” – and Eminem’s honestly do not know). Only a hand- you guessed it – seeing the light. songs are simple and uncluttered but The Marshall Mathers LP there after On first listen, “Prom Queen,” effortless brilliance, it’s the type of ful of bands – Spoon included – have Whether the songs are motivational they’ve got spunk. This is, perhaps, and Lupe Fiasco inched dangerously “Paradice,” “On Fire” and “Knock- song that makes listening to the managed to, well, not be. And, as if in their lyrics or just quick in their what makes them so compelling. The Cool close after . out” stand out right away for their other 11 worth it. that weren’t enough, Spoon has also beat, they’re definitely not songs to Simplicity is often severely under- With the most successful rap al- strong beat, their lyrics, or both. On Predictably, Rebirth proves that managed to top their previous albums lament to. rated.Overall, the album can only be bum in recent memory, Lil’ Wayne’s the other hand, “American Star,” it takes much more than electric with every new release. Considering This album is the first the band has described as simply as the songs: 44 own silver screen documentary, a “Runnin” and “Da Da Da,” take guitars and heavy drums to put to- that their latest album, Transference, self-produced and it shines through minutes of absolute bliss. All Spoon- Behind the Music feature, millions of some definite getting used to. gether a rock ‘n’ roll album, but give is their seventh, the band’s got a lot in every track. Influences of every- fed, of course. albums sold and more collaborations The Eminem-assisted “Drop the Wayne some time, he’ll get it. to live up to. thing from Motown to electronica Listen to: The whole album, but than tattoos, it’s hard to argue that World” is undoubtedly the album’s Even if he doesn’t, you’ll probably And live up to it they do. A mix run rampant throughout the album. more specifically “Is Love Forever” Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. isn’t at savior. Between the eerie beat, listen. of blunt beats, smooth rhythms, lead Though the genres Spoon uses and “Written in Reverse.” Tiësto – Kalediscope Cam’ron – Mixtape By Skyler blair Editor’s Playlist For the Daily Titan [email protected] By elliot cook Favorite Love Song For The Daily Titan For fans of: Paul Van Dyke, [email protected] Ferry Corsten, Allure Walking the line between art Sergio Cabaruvias – Executive Editor For fans of: Jadakiss, and commercialism is a tricky You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will – Bright Eyes Fabolous, Jim Jomes endeavor for an artist who has Grammy Award- nominated Jeremiah Magan – Managing Editor reached the status of the Dutch rapper Cam’ron has received quite F’d Up Girl – The Vandals trance DJ Tiësto. Kaleidoscope is a buzz recently with the release of the fourth studio album by Tiësto. his new mixtape, Boss of All Bosses Brittny Ulate – Detour Editor The extended version was released 2. The mixtape is free to download Tie: Baby Got Back – Sir Mix A Lot or Miss You – Incubus Jan. 12, 2009, on Musical Free- on Mixfeed.info, and contains 20 dom, Tiësto's new label in asso- break free from the monotony of of Cam’ron’s newest songs. Hosted Meghan Alfano – Sound–Off Editor ciation with PIAS Recordings. The being type-casted as a “trance DJ,” by DJ Drama, Cam’ron is known touchy or taboo. On this tape, he There is a Light That Never Goes Out – The Smiths album entered the Dutch album which is why he collaborated with for being one of the top rappers seems to care more about his fans charts at number two and debuted artists from a gamut of genres in the game to use punch lines. than stirring up controversy, pro- April Ehrlich – Features Editor at number 20 on the United King- including Nelly Furtado, Emily The mixtape begins with Cam’ron claiming he loves everyone who You Really Got a Hold on Me – She and Him dom album charts. Haines of Metric, Tegan and Sara, rapping freely about his home, has stood by him through tough Many fans argue that Tiësto has Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke Queens, N.Y., and telling listeners times. Although mixtapes are usu- Danielle Flint – Copy Editor forgotten his “roots” and left the of Bloc Party and Calvin Harris not to “snitch,” as he usually does ally to promote a rapper’s flow and Stand by Me – Ben E. King trance music scene he dominated among others. on records. He also asks his listen- help build buzz for an upcoming for so many years for the "dark Good for him. Even with his ers and supporters to avoid talking album, Cam’ron is going to re- Skylar Smith – Opinion Editor side" by selling out and changing forays into a more electro style, it to the police and becoming infor- lease the last song on the mixtape Headlong – The Frames his style to be more electro, indie seems that Tiësto can still dish out mants, or “snitches.” The “Stop “Whistle.” The mixtape is exact- rock and pop, as evident on Kalei- a great song for those reminiscent Snitching” campaign is currently ly what you would expect from Kaitlin Paiz – News Editor doscope. of his old style like Kaleidoscope very popular in rap, with Cam’ron Cam’ron; it’s full of punch lines I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) –The Four Tops It is true that the album is very and Fresh Fruit. It’s hard to blame being one of its main advocates. and beats that will shake your ste- contrasted track by track, making him for adding more electro-house The mixtape cuts to Cam’ron talk- reo. Cam’ron does an excellent job Adrian Gaitan – Copy Editor it cumbersome for listeners used to his music when it seems like ing about his “haters,” including of knowing what he’s good at and Elephant Love Meadly – Moulin Rouge to his trance excursions, where all of his dance music contempo- Jay-Z, who cut Cam’ron from his sticking to it and not conforming one song would seamlessly segue raries are doing the same, like Da- former label Roc-A-Fella records. the popular styles of today. If he Chris Ullyott – Webmaster into the next. What I think Tiësto vid Guetta and Paul van Dyk, and Cam’ron has always been known keeps up, he will continue to gath- Jumbo – Underworld is trying to do with this album is finding it very lucrative. to hit on topics that are considered er a loyal following. 6 February 11, 2010 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy needs to be repealed By Michael Arellano no positive media coverage. policy active. Most conservatives have Daily Titan Staff Writer In other words, the hard-headed dropped the only solid argument for [email protected] nature of some politicians is tarnish- DADT, that openly gay individu- ing the public image of the military, als could cause the deterioration of The only thing that has been as well as keeping individuals from unit cohesion, which was the basis holding back the repeal of the “don’t enlisting at a time when the U.S. of DADT. This has not been experi- ask don’t tell” (DADT) policy of the military needs every willing recruit. enced in the multiple countries that United States military is the illogi- “Officials and politicians should have fully integrated their militaries, cal rants spouting from right-wing acknowledge that contrary to the including Canada, Australia, Israel, enthusiasts trying to protect their claims of some defenders of the and the United Kingdom. “ideal” military. This policy is cost- policy,” writes Belkin, “allowing gays Over 100 experts from these ing the government millions of dol- and lesbians to serve openly would countries have found that “the deci- lars a year and has been kept in place not harm the military’s reputation.” sion to lift the ban on homosexuals by a minority of politicians that are If DADT was repealed, the mili- had no impact on military perfor- so wrapped up in old-Christian val- tary would suffer little to no back- mance, readiness, cohesion, or abil- ues that they more prone to throw a lash. ity to recruit or retain,” according to Bible at a homosexual than let them “Quite to the contrary. Integra- the article in Joint Force Quarterly. serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. tion would improve the public’s im- The reality is that DADT does Recently, President Barack pression of the armed forces, even nothing more than cause psycho- Obama, in his address to Congress, among conservatives,” Belkin said. logical damage to the 66,000 ho- said that he will fulfill his campaign If the military’s reputation was the ment is spending millions of dollars mosexuals in the military who are promise to repeal the DADT policy. only thing at stake in this precedent- a year on a witch hunt that has been forced into the closet because the This policy, created in 1993, states an out-of-date policy to please a mi- The study titled “Don’t Ask, Don’t setting move by Obama, it would deemed unnecessary by a majority of country that they are willing to die that homosexuals can enlist in the nority of the population that can’t Tell: Does the Gay Ban Undermine not be worth writing about. citizens. for does not believe that their life- military but cannot disclose their keep up with modern day morality. the Military Reputation?” by Aaron Under this policy, the government With the national budget hav- style “choice” is moral. sexual preferences, and officers can- The government needs to openly Belkin of UC Santa Barbara, says is forced to spend about $33,000 to ing it largest deficit in the country’s The U.S. government can no lon- not ask individuals about their accept gays in the military in order that the government’s stance on ho- discharge individuals who have been history, one would think that this ger let the fear of jaded politicians sexuality. But, even today with the to set a precedent for its citizens. If mosexuals in the military harms its outed. Since the policy’s implemen- would be an easy policy to revoke, compromise the morality of the backing of 75 percent of Americans, DADT is not revoked, it will only reputation through inconsistency tation in 1994, it has cost the U.S. but individual sentiments are clog- country as a whole. Today’s leaders according to an article in Joint Force sustain the stereotypes and fears that with the public’s and newly enlisted an estimated $422 million, accord- ging up the highway that this repeal need to take a definite stance on ho- Quarterly, Obama is battling resis- some Americans hold against homo- service member’s opinions. Because ing to research published by the Wil- should be speeding along on. mosexual rights and send a message tance by right-winged politicians sexuals. The morals of the state are of this disagreement, the military has liams Institute, a national think tank These sentiments have led con- to citizens that intolerance can and with half-baked arguments. no longer matching the majority of become a target for criticism from at UCLA Law. servative leaders to come up with, will no longer be sanctioned by gov- The government should not keep the population. media outlets, while offering almost It is unbelievable that the govern- frankly, pathetic excuses to keep this ernment policies. How not to behave at the gym: Top 5 gym annoyances and horrors By Brian Zbysenski Sometimes it seems as if people pattern of a butterfly on a seat, find another man without pants. I walk someone else. You’re also wasting my we had one? Next time, take a stroll Daily Titan Staff Writer leave their common sense at the another machine (and if, for what- slowly and carefully entering the time now that I have to wait for you. around there; it’s on the border of [email protected] door, or they have so much on their ever reason, you find yourself at this locker room now, but I speed up on You may as well do this elsewhere. campus and it will take you about 15 minds that they don’t process what type of meathead’s residence -- do my way out with my eyes locked on Walking on treadmills – Un- minutes to walk there anyway. Recently, I have increased my at- they’re doing. To help explain my not use the bathroom.) the exit. like my other gym peeves, this one Mirrors – Some people absolutely tendance at the gym here on cam- gym etiquette issues, I have com- Nakedness – This always seems Cell phones – Now I do this one is open to debate. Why is it when despise looking at themselves in the pus. No, it was not a New Year’s prised my top five annoyances at the to happen to me in the morning. myself, but to a very small degree. I I walk into the gym and scan the mirror, so they go to the gym to at- resolution. I consider myself an off- gym: There is nothing worse than- mak will use my phone to listen to mu- aisles of treadmills, over 80 percent tempt to change that. But why is it and-on gym attendee, and now that Not wiping down machines af- ing your way into the locker room sic and to shoot an occasional text. of them always seem to be at walk- that when they are at the gym, they I have a a few gaps in my schedule, ter use – These are the same type of to drop off your stuff, only to turn a However, the people (mostly girls) ing speed? I know you are at the can’t stop staring at themselves? I am trying to take advantage of my people who don’t clean their table at quick corner and find yourself face- who hang out at the machines and gym and using the equipment for Some may say they are just watching free time. However, the more I go, fast food restaurants. These germ- to-face with a middle-aged man in carry out a full conversation need to exercise, but come on. Why not just their form to make sure they are do- the more I realize how utterly an- spreading meatheads like to claim his birthday suit. The weirder thing stop. You’re wasting your time at a take a nice walk around campus or at ing things correctly. I just think it is noying and disturbing going to the their territory using perspiration and is, they usually start talking to me as place you don’t want to be, talking to the arboretum? Did you even know leaning on the side of narcissism. gym can be. foul odors. Next time you see a slimy if it’s completely normal to talk to For the record Letters Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep an open dialogue Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or to the with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns along with your full Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. Editor: name and major to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. February 11, 2010 7 Shades of Green “Made from 100% all- natural opinion.”

Should children as young as 10 years old be given extensive sex education? Keepin’ it Thrifty ure out how they can achieve the be making advances on them and “big - O.” what is and isn’t crossing the line. by April Ehrlich want, and yes, I realize that the place Why can’t we just let children be Not allowing pre-pubescent kids Daily Titan Features Editor smells and there’s always some creepy children instead of enticing them the opportunity to learn about sex [email protected] overweight dude staring at you the into experimenting at younger ages is taking away from their right to next aisle over. But after enduring than they already are? When I was mature. A mature mind is a knowl- So you wear droopy, ill-fitting such challenges, you will find more 10, my main concern was getting edgeable mind and is one that can sweaters and skin-tight pants, your individuality in a truly-vintage shirt home in time to watch “Power make educated decisions. Let’s face waist line is high and your rustic that you snagged for five bucks than Rangers.” it, everyone has sex at some point, necklaces dangle low, and you have you will in a mass-produced blouse I understand that the IPPH but the information needs to be more than a dozen hand-braided sold at Anthropologie for $80. would like to be the catalyst of the made available to allow the mind bracelets on each wrist. You only In addition to saving money and By Brenna Phillips reformation of sexual health educa- By Nick FOrtes to mature prior to the physical buy music if it’s vinyl, you have an obtaining a more original look, thrift Daily Titan Staff Writer tion on a global level, but it needs Daily Titan Staff Writer changes we all experience. Obama sticker stuck to the back of shopping is another form of recycling

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when it includes phrases such as, conservative views on sex. Hell it’s I hate to break it to you, but you’re from producing more items than Planned Parenthood has once “young people are sexual beings” Sex is a language we all speak. the reason this country was settled not that special. necessary for picky, stylish consum- again caused an uproar within and “comprehensive sexual educa- It’s something that we are all ca- in the first place. Ultra-conserva- I mean, “ ers. By sup- the conservative community, this tion helps them to develop satisfy- pable of and something that ev- tive Protestants who were fed up don’t get porting thrift time in the form of a report en- ing and pleasurable sexual lives” in eryone can relate to, but not all with the loosely-moraled United me wrong, I One man’s trash is stores such titled “Stand and Deliver.” The its international report. of us make or made the right de- Kingdom sailed west to start a new wear skinny another man’s treasure. as Goodwill controversy is mainly because the Did Planned Parenthood really cisions on our road to the sexual “pure” society. pants and “ or the Salva- International Planned Parent- think that it was going to gain sup- fruition we experience as adults. There are boobs on commercials old jewelry tion Army, hood Federation (IPPH) is advo- port of religious institutions, such Knowledge is crucial for every- and television in Europe, so why just as much you not only cating that the pleasures of sex be as the Catholic Church, that pro- thing and the same is true for sex. do Americans feel the need to keep as the next PBR-drinking, Arcade support charity, you also reduce the incorporated into the curriculum mote abstinence until marriage? Not knowing the right way to do young minds hidden away from Fire-loving snob, but there’s some- amount of material input taken from of sexual education classes. All Planned Parenthood has something typically means not something so natural? It’s what has thing not quite right about this our environment and you prevent all Remember your sex ed talk done is create an adverse affect doing it right or in the right way. gotten us to where we are as a spe- whole “new vintage” wave. those items from being dumped into back in fourth grade? Remember and overshadow its real mission To learn how to write, you must cies. How can something be new and landfills. the awkward glances you gave of “preventing the spread of HIV first learn the alphabet. This same Growing up, if I had the knowl- vintage at the same time? Doesn’t If it’s really too strenuous for you your classmates as they separated and promoting gender equality.” idea applies to sex. edge of sex that I do today, I could vintage imply, well, that it’s old? to hunt through a low-profile thrift the boys from the girls, then pro- Instead, it has Fox News compar- Teaching children around the have made much better and safer Oddly enough, you can buy store, you can always test the waters ceeded to show you a 1980s film ing “Stand and Deliver” to a U.N. world about sex, and equally choices. Abstinence-only sex edu- things that look old but are actually of consignment stores such as Buf- on the fertilization of an egg and report released last year that ad- important, the pleasures of sex, cation doesn’t work. Kids are go- new. Just meander on over to the Ur- falo Exchange. Granted, some of the how to insert a tampon? vocates teaching masturbation to is a crucial part of becoming an ing to have sex whether or not we ban Outfitters Web site where some clothing is not being reused because Now imagine trying to explain 5-year-olds. adult. Although it shouldn’t be teach them about it and not giving ill-fed pale model is adorned in “’40s it is simply a rejection from the clear- to a group of squirming, giggling If Planned Parenthood would too young, young is the way to children the opportunity to learn is style” clothing and whose prices run ance aisle of some previous depart- 10-year-old boys and girls what like the entire world to take it seri- start. simply bad parenting. no less than $50 a blouse, not to ment store, but nonetheless, you can an orgasm is. ously when it issues narratives such The 10-year-old mind is one When I have a child, whether mention that the material is so thin still sell and donate your own cloth- If IPPH’s goal is to keep un- as these, it needs to omit phrases that isn’t going to comprehend they be a boy or a girl I want them that the whole outfit will likely lose ing to avoid unnecessary waste, and wanted pregnancy and STD rates that make even the most liberal complex physics or the nomen- to understand the benefits and the shape after two washes. you might even make some money down, then telling elementary minds cringe. There are many clature of chemical elements, dangers involved in sexual interac- How about you skip out on all off of it. Of course, there’s nothing students how amazing sex can valid points and statistics that are but it is old enough to recognize tion. Simply teaching a child or of that – the snobby salesgirls, the wrong with wanting a great pair of feel (sometimes) is not the way included in “Stand and Deliver” adults and their relationships. pre-teen how to apply a condom mass-produced clothing, the obnox- jeans from the Gap every now and to go. I can’t think of a better that will now fall on deaf ears. Teaching sex at an earlier age is only going to confuse them ious speakers blaring MGMT – and then (I might be merely justifying way to encourage young people So, Planned Parenthood wants will also make it easier for chil- more. Sure they know what a con- dive into the real thing. I’m talking myself here), but the less you buy, to engage in sexual activity than me to “accept that young people dren to fight off sexual predation. dom does (or any contraceptive about soda-stained carpets, dusty the more you save your bank ac- by informing them of the “plea- are sexually active?” I can do that. Knowing how sex and foreplay for that matter), but they do not furniture and the unmistakable odor count from plummeting into dept. sures” of sex. But they want me to view 10- works provides children with a understand the emotions, socially of mothballs. Oh yes, I’m talking Also, don’t throw anything away. The average 10-year-old mind year-olds as “sexual beings?” Where line of defense from being taken awkward situations, and important about Goodwill. One man’s trash is another man’s is going to disregard the repercus- I come from, that’s called “pedo- advantage of. It also makes them decsions that go on before even de- I know that it’s a lot of work to treasure, and let’s not let these trea- sions of sex and start trying to fig- philia.” No thanks. aware of how other people could ciding to use that condom. sift through piles of torn and faded sures be lost forever underneath the clothing to find what you actually limited depths of our home. 8 February 11, 2010 Women’s basketball edges UCI

By gilbert gutierrez III “Her (Mya) knocking down that The Anteaters handed CSUF a ket hard for a layup and was fouled Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor shot with a couple seconds left was 73-65 loss Jan. 30, to an exhausted on the play. [email protected] the most memorable play of the Titan team that had just been a part She converted from the charity night,” sophomore guard Jahne Wil- of back-to-back overtime games. stripe and stopped the bleeding for a After a disappointing last-second liams said. The well-rested Lady Titans were moment, but the Anteaters answered loss to UC Riverside Feb. 6, the Cal Sophomore guard Megan Rich- determined to retaliate with poise right back with a three-pointer. State Fullerton women’s basketball ardson led the Titans with 19 points, and purpose. Richardson continued attack- team defeated UCI in the final sec- including 8-of-9 from the free throw CSUF won the tip-off and came ing the rim, and dropped 11 points onds Wednesday night. line. out of the gate aggressively, with an within the first seven minutes of the With 11 seconds left in regulation Junior guard Ashley Richie came 8-0 run with Olivier making three half. and the game tied at 74-74, fresh- off the bench to score 17 points and consecutive field goals. In the second half, CSUF dealt man guard Alicya Crisp flew down grab seven rebounds. UCI tried to contain the mighty with more full-court pressure from the court and passed to freshman Senior guard Jasmine Scott took Titan offense by going to a full-court UCI, and two fouls from the Titans forward Mya Olivier, who sank the on the role of play maker with four press, but the Titans moved the ball allowed the Anteaters to run the game-winning shot with 1.6 seconds assists and five crucial free throws well and blew by UCI defenders. floor and take control of the game. left on the clock. with minutues to go. The Titans continued to drive and “We like to run, so they thought deliver, with an early score of 15-2, pressing us was going to slow us with 14:05 left to play. down, but I don’t think it slowed us But the Anteaters gained momen- down in the first half. They (UCI) tum and took off for a 16-5 run by play tough defense, and it’s kind of a cutting the lead to down to seven. little rivalry between us,” Richardson UCI senior guard Rebecca Mae- said. sseg was the leading scorer in the The momentum was in the Ant- first half with 10 points, including eaters’ favor for most of the second two three-pointers. half but the Titans kept the score Junior guard Lyndsey Grove kept close. the Titans in the game with 11 The team found open seams in points and a perfect 4-of-4 from the the defense and were able to take free throw line. good shots from the field. The Titans went into the locker CSUF outrebounded UCI 37-31 room up 33-31 after a hard fought and had 14 second chance points. first half with the Anteaters. “We executed what the coaches “We hung in and we battled,” told us to do and it worked,” Scott Richardson said. “We’re a tough said. team. It’s hard to beat us here.” The Titans’ next game will be After a silent four-point first half, against Cal State Northridge Feb. 13 photos By shruti patel/For the Daily Titan Junior guard Ashley Richie shoots a jumper from beyond the arc over a UCI defender. Richardson drove the ball to the bas- at Titan Gym at 5 p.m. Freshman forward Mya Olivier drives past a UCI defender to make a left-handed layup. Even with Tiger not playing, golf has still made headlines with Mickelson’s clubs

(MCT) - Any day now, we’ll stop Oh, and there’s the 2009 AT&T Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh and, yes, ble-secret (alleged) sexual-addiction talking about cheating in golf, either champion . . . err, who was it again? Daly. probation. by groove or by groom. Let me look it up. Yep, that’s right, Mickelson, a three-time winner But his absence is felt and the Any week now, Phil Mickelson Dustin Johnson. of this event, is playing, too. By the wreckage is noticeable. will do something more interesting Let’s re-cap: Woods is in purga- way, he recently ditched his infa- “He’s damaged the game of golf,” than his brief early-season decision tory, Mickelson briefly fiddled with mous 20-year-old Ping-Eye 2 wedge, NBC analyst Johnny Miller said on to skirt the tour’s new rules on club the rules, the Masters is two months which has newly banned “square” TV last week. “It’s been hurtful. He’s technology. away, and I don’t think Jack Nick- grooves but was grandfathered into lost a lot of respect and his integrity Any month now, Tiger Woods laus is interested in a comeback. tour legality by an old lawsuit. is pretty shattered right now. And will return from his self-imposed ex- Add in the long recession, and Mickelson used the wedge for a more importantly he’s injured his ile, with or without his marriage or you know that these are not boom few weeks, took a lot of justifiable marriage and his family.” his golf swing in tune. times for golf. heat, but pulled the club out of his Whenever Woods comes back, Any year now, John Daly will get This is not the AT&T tourna- bag last week at the Northern Trust it’ll be the story of the year in golf, it together. Wait, sorry, I know, that’s ment’s fault, of course. As the orga- Open. and maybe in sports. a millennium-to-millennium pro- nizers have proven year after year, if Did Mickelson There will be cess.Until then, not so much hap- any tournament can survive on land- flirt with square happiness (the pening in golf. scape and celebrity antics alone, it’s grooves to make king is back).

Here’s the 2010 AT&T Pebble that one. a point about the There will be an- Beach National Pro-Am, starting If they’re playing golf at Pebble rules loophole? If Whenever Woods comes ger (what a scoun- “ “ Feb. 11 and finishing Feb. 14 , or Beach (and Spyglass and Monterey he did, that’s aw- back, it’ll be the story drel). There will whenever Mother Nature, Clint Peninsula Country Club), it has sig- fully radical be- of the year in golf, and be conflicts. There photo courtesy mct Eastwood and Bill Murray decide it nificance. havior by one of will be intense cu- Golfer Phil Mickelson is seen here hitting a tee shot during the Northern Trust Open. should. In a little over four months, all the the game’s center- maybe in sports. riosity. And here’s your list of PGA full- big names will assemble for the U.S. pieces. There are iffy ru- The deadline to enter that tourna- before the Masters. field winners this year: Steve Stricker Open at Pebble, which is massive by Speaking of be- mors that Woods ment is Friday, so we’ll see then, but If that’s true, Woods will be back (not entered this week), Ben Crane definition. havior . . . might come back it doesn’t seem very plausible. for a full slate of majors, including (not entered), Bill Haas (not en- There’s a solid shot that the AT&T Woods, of course, is not playing as early as next week’s WGC-Accen- TMZ.com, that calm bastion of the U.S. Open at Pebble in June. tered) and Ryan Palmer (entered). will be entertaining and possibly this week and, given his years of by- ture Match Play Championship in Woods-related news, reports that The tour isn’t the same without Hold me still, the excitement’s memorable, given the participation passing this stop, probably wouldn’t Arizona. (Mickelson already has said he’s planning a return at the exhibi- him. And I’m pretty sure it won’t be overwhelming. of Padraig Harrington, Jim Furyk, be playing even if he wasn’t on dou- he will not play that event.) tion-like Tavistock Cup, two weeks the same even when he’s back. February 11, 2010 9

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 10 February 11, 2010 Gymnastics in dire need of funds Faced with a tremendous On Dec. 13, 2009, Hicks teamed “It went great,” said Hicks. “It up with UCLA gymnastics Head couldn’t have been better. Nastia was budget deficit, the team is Coach Valorie Kondos Field and amazing. She handles the crowd re- still focused on the season. 2008 U.S. Olympic gold medal gym- ally well. She’s really phenomenal.” nast Nastia Liukin to raise awareness Revenue came from a few differ- By alison munson about the failing program at CSUF. ent sources at the preview. Daily Titan Staff Writer Their efforts generated $25,000 Tickets to the event sold at $10 [email protected] during a special event in the hopes each and special T-shirts were sold, of maintaining along with auto- The Cal State Fullerton gymnas- their presence on graphed photos of

tics program is struggling to survive. campus. Liukin.

Early last year, Titan Head Coach The event’s Currently, there is no The “big bucks” Jill Hicks was notified that the gym- slogan was “two came from raffling “money for recruiting “ nastics program would lose all state teams, one goal” off of the leotard funding due to the massive budget and the organizers and no money for that Liukin wore cuts that were felt throughout the pulled through for new scholarships. at the 2007 U.S. entire California State University the 1,152 fans that Women’s Gymnas- system. came out for the tics World Cham- In order to continue, Hicks and occasion. pionships, bring- her team had to raise the money Both CSUF and UCLA gymnasts ing in about $2,000, Hicks said. themselves.To keep the program go- performed previews of their talents Hicks attributed most of the suc- ing for the remainder of 2009, Hicks for the upcoming season, while Li- cess of the fundraiser to the gymnas- was pressured to raise $90,000 by ukin was the event’s master of cer- tics community around the country. Aug. 1. emonies. After going to the governing body of USA Gymnastics to speak with President Steve Penny, a pledge drive was formed and placed on the USA Gymnastics Web site, Hicks said. Unfortunately, that was not the end of the gymnastics program’s money problems. Though the program has been saved for the rest of the year, Hicks will have to raise $280,000 more to cover everything from scholarships and travel expenses, to the salaries and benefits of herself and her assistant coach, if they want to continue the program in the future. None of the money raised will go toward new equipment; it is solely for the maintenance of what the team already has. Scholarships are an important for many students, but Hicks has had to go down from six spots on the team to four. Currently, there is no money for recruiting and no money for new photos By dave munoz/For the Daily Titan scholarships. Sophomore gymnastTaylor Kearns prepares for her routine on the balance beam Feb. 7 against Boise State at Titan Gym. Due to the loss of scholarship funds, the fundraising that Hicks the next year can bring.” just about what they always do – Teamwork and team pride are two has dedicated herself to is now go- For every student willing to com- practice 20 hours a week and study things that CSUF gymnasts can of- ing to not only the maintenance of mit to the gymnastics program, like most other students. fer the university, Hicks said. her team’s physical condition, but Hicks advises them to have a back- “It’s kind of bonding our team in The gymnastics team will be host- to their promised position as gym- up plan. a way,” said freshman gymnast Cami ing “Return of the Titans,” a two nasts. The possibility of losing the team Casimere, a first-year member and day club meet from Feb. 26 - 28, as “It makes your heart kind of does not seem to affect moral much. scholarship recipient. fundraising effort. hurt,” said senior gymnast Shannon Hicks’ strategy is to avoid dwelling The fundraising efforts and com- The future of the gymnastics pro- Kawada, a four-year team member and be honest about the situation. mon goals between not only indi- gram is still in the air, but in the and scholarship recipient. “It makes Staying positive is key to a good vidual gymnasts at CSUF, but other meantime, Hicks and her team try you feel on the edge of everything, performance, she said. schools as well, is seen through the not to focus on the budget too much Sophomore gymnast Kaitlin Reid swings from the uneven bars during her routine. knowing that you never know what The gymnasts still go on and do collaboration of CSUF and UCLA. and just be gymnasts.