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dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton ‘Yes, sir. Hooah!’ Instead of hitting the books, students in the ROTC program trained at Camp Pendleton

ALVIN KIM Daily Titan

While most students were at home preparing for midterms, Cal State Fullerton Army ROTC students put their bodies to the test in their annual three-day field training exercises (FTX) this weekend at Camp Pendleton. Cadets were put to the test both physically and mentally as they performed various challenges, including rappelling a tower, marching with heavy packs and finishing an obstacle course, all with less than five hours of sleep each night. “Our objective for the fall FTX is to create realistic training that has difficult, but attainable standards,” said Master Sgt. Coates, senior military instructor for CSUF Army ROTC.

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan See ROTC, page 3 A cadet captain stands in wait as platoons come by the mandatory water-break checkpoint. CSUF Army ROTC cadets spent the weekend at Camp Pendleton despite having midterms to study for. Competing for Halloween sustainability Haunt horror Green Campus internship program conducts friendly, month-long energy competition amongst Knott’s Scary Farm skilled creatures invade the Calico residence halls and Cal State Long Beach scares up some Mine Ride as you fight their attacks. guests with its annual Halloween Haunt has the largest ANDERS HOWMANN Fullerton and Long Beach. attendance for any annual event Daily Titan Pine and Holly both won due Halloween event among the amusement/theme to large reductions in electricity park industry. More than 8 million Students living in the Pine and and water usage, respectively. YURIKO OKANO people have experienced this Holly residence halls were the Pine residents decreased their Daily Titan nightmare since then. winners this week of the residence electricity usage by 8 percent and Michael Perry, a Japanese major, hall energy competition. Holly residents decreased their Halloween is coming in less than has been to Knott’s Scary Farm The competition is run by Green water consumption by 27 percent, a week, but what to do? Are you many times. Most of the time, he Campus, a student-led internship said Keyur Ajmera, financial looking for the scariest party for visits Knott’s Scary Farm with his program focused on encouraging coordinator for Green Campus. Halloween? You may be in luck... if friends, around 5 to 10 people. and implementing sustainable The party was hosted in Pine WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan you dare. “My favorite part was to go into energy practices on campus. and residents from both dorms The winners of this week’s residence hall competition, Pine and Holly, were Knott’s Scary Farm is the world’s the various mazes that they offered. The energy competition is were invited. awarded with sundaes in the Pine activity room Monday night. first Halloween theme-park event, Every year they changed many of based on which building can In order to encourage energy dating to 1973. This year marks the them, and each maze is themed. reduce either its electricity or reductions, resident advisers and take shorter showers, wash their with a laugh. 39th Halloween Haunt at Knott’s There were spider-themed walk- CO2 usage the most. The winner Green Campus interns have been clothes in cold water and open Adriene Buchacek, 18, a Scary Farm as it features seven throughs, where in one room, a is decided each week and receives urging students to adjust their their windows when the weather resident of Pine, said he has been shows, four scare zones and 1,000 gigantic spider would descend on a small party, which is put on by daily routines. Doug Moody, is hot. doing just that. monsters roaming the park. us suddenly from the ceiling, which Green Campus. The residence hall team manager for Green Campus, “When the temperature outside Thirteen mazes, each with a was pretty creepy,” said Perry. competition is part of a month- recommends students turn off the is more like how you want it to be See ENERGY, page 2 haunting theme ranging from The scariest moment in Knott’s long battle between Cal States lights when they leave their room, inside, open a window,” he said zombies to an insane asylum, Scary Farm for Perry was in “Uncle provide endless scares. Halloween Bobo’s Big Top of the Bizarre in 3D Haunt will introduce two new Maze.” mazes this year: Delirium, which CSUF business school named in Princeton Review parallels the dark recesses of the Students talk about what factors helped them choose the university they ended up going to mind, and Invasion Beneath, where See HAUNT, page 6

RYAN UTTER For the Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business and Economics has been included in The Princeton Review’s 2012 issue of the “Best 294 Business Schools.” CSUF runs the largest accredited (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) MBA program in California and the third largest in the United States. Fullerton’s business school has been in the publication for six consecutive years. The Princeton Review uses the surveys of students attending universities or colleges that have a qualified MBA program. Along with these Arboretum surveys are statistical information about each Farm Stand institution, which include student population, campus life, admission requirements and the The Arboretum hosts its Scan to view ONLINE Farm Stand sales the first student/teacher ratio. WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan EXCLUSIVES and third Saturday of The information provided by students and The Mihaylo College of Business and Economics runs the largest accredited MBA program in California and the third largest dailytitan.com/ every month. The Farm farmstandf11 administrators make up 11 ranking lists which in the United States. CSUF has been included in the Princeton Review as a top business school for six consecutive years. Stand sales begin at 10 have categories such as best professors, best a.m. and go until 3 p.m. campus facilities, most competitive students and terms of overall quality. They are meant to be used greatest opportunity for women, to name a few. as a tool for assessing what school is the best fit for See BUSINESS, page 2 None of these lists claim to rank the schools in each individual student.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 25, 2011 2 NEWS Filipino club is one of the largest at CSUF DTSHORTHAND Film Festival to RACHEL MASOCOL experience,” Villanueva said. Villanueva describes the event as Daily Titan Sports Coordinator Director Nap “a night where we showcase a play Be Held at CSUF Paholio said PASA is much more than usually held at the La Mirada The- Cal State Fullerton’s Inter- While Cal State Fullerton is pri- just an average student association. atre. There are cultural and mod- Tribal Student Council and marily a commuter school, there is “We’re not just a club, we’re a fam- ern dances such as tinikling.” MEChA de CSUF are hosting a large number of students associ- ily too, and the atmosphere is friend- Tinikling is a popular tradition- their annual film and intercul- ated with one particular organiza- ly and welcoming,” said Paholio. al Filipino dance which involves tural video festival this weekend. tion on campus. Every semester, PASA has big two people tapping and slid- Beginning Sunday and end- With more than 158 members events that many people partici- ing bamboo poles on the ground ing Monday, the film festival is and 23 committee members, the pate in. In the fall, the club’s larg- while dancers synchronize their based on the theme “Mirando Pilipino-American Student Associ- est event is the Friendship Games. feet with it. PCN is scheduled for Desde Nuestra Raiz: Looking ation, known as PASA, is one of the “It’s a day where Filipino clubs April 6, 2012. From Our Roots.” Over 30 vid- most noticeable clubs on campus. from all over California, Nevada Aside from the large events, eos will be featured at the fes- tival. PASA President Celine Villan- and Arizona come to our campus PASA usually gathers on campus The festival will run from 8 ueva describes the association as a and we play fun picnic games that in the Titan Student Union. a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and from friendly and mixed club. we created. Everyone hangs out, “Fireside Lounge is our unoffi- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 “It is primarily a Filipino club, meets new people and competes cial home away from home,” said p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. The but it’s very diverse and we are in the games,” Villanueva said. Crystal Rivera, the community/ festival will take place in the Ti- very welcoming,” she said. “The Friendship Games, which was advocacy/cultural chair director. tan Student Union. main purpose is to celebrate the held Saturday, has grown to be Huy Dao, 22, a member of the Admission is $10 for general culture of the Philippines. We the biggest PASA event with 42 club, said he enjoys PASA. public, $5 for seniors and free teach members to be more aware schools registered to participate “You learn about the culture for students with a valid student of what’s going on in the Philip- this year. PASA members said they and each other, and the bonds you ID card. Parking is free Sun- pines and in local Filipino com- expected more than 7,000 people build last forever,” said Dao. day and $2 per hour or $8 for a day pass Monday. For more munities here, as well as being a to come to the affair. PASA meets every Wednesday at information contact Rosalina social club.” The event was first held in 1985 4 p.m. in the TSU Ontiveros ABC. Camacho at 657-278-3238 or Daily Titan PASA is about promoting and and only six schools participated. Check out its website for more OLIVIA NAPOLI / [email protected]. emphasizing unity through knowl- CSUF PASA hosts the gathering information at CsufPasacom. Members say PASA provides members a friendly, family-like community. edge and companionship, she said. every year at the Engineering and Brief by Brooke McCall “When people hear about Computer Sciences Lawn. PASA, it’s a lot more than a club. For the spring semester, the big- You come in as strangers and leave gest occasion is Pilipino Culture Arboretum Gets as family. I also believe that every- Night, known as PCN. Spring Spooky This Week one should be active in an orga- 2012 will commemorate the 25th nization to maximize their college anniversary of the annual event. The Arboretum is hosting its Annual Haunted Garden Event starting Friday and running un- FOR THE RECORD til Saturday. The attraction begins at 6:30 It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. The tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any haunted garden tour is not recom- incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a cor- mended for children under 6 years rection printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed old. Following the tour there will on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion be a Haunter’s Ball with activities page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on and games. the online version of the Daily Titan. Tickets are $10 for adults and Please contact Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach at 657-278-5815 $6 for children. Tickets can be or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to purchased at the door or online at report any errors. the Arboretum website. Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. children ages 3 to 5 are invited to attend a spooky-themed Halloween party which includes a costume parade, pumpkin patch tours, crafts, games and other surprises. Guests are encouraged to read NATALIE BETANCOURT / Daily Titan the Arboretum’s list of rules and Editorial regulations before attending the PASA organizes large events for students to take part in. The Friendship Games, which is one of the largest Filipino events on Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach events. To find out more about this the West Coast, is organized by PASA and hosted at CSUF. The 2011 Friendship Games had 7,000 participants. Managing Editor Wesley Nease event, visit FullertonArboretum. News Editor Nuran Alteir org/event_haunted.php or call 657- News Editor Anders Howmann ENERGY: Dorm competition encourages sustainable liv- 278-4002. News Editor Ian Wheeler Brief by Brooke McCall News Assistant Jaryd Lucero Features Editor Jessica Druck Features Assistant Jessica Rubio ...Continued from page 1 Detour Editor Krystle Uy Ghosts to Haunt Detour Assistant Jeanette Castaneda Opinion Editor Charlotte Knight “I would just try to leave my win- Alumni House Opinion Editor Joseph Szilagyi dows open as often as possible,” he said. Opinion Assistant Gillian Hadland He also turns off his light when he Cal State Fullerton will Sports Editor Elliot Cook be hosting its second annual leaves his room and unplugs his appli- Sports Editor Patrick Corbet Haunted Alumni House Thurs- Sports Assistant Blake Fogg ances and electronics from his surge day at the Golleher Alumni Sports Assistant Rick Gomez protector so he doesn’t waste electricity. House. Copy Editor Gilbert Gonzalez “I don’t think that it has been that Copy Editor Kyle Martinez The Haunted Alumni House Photo Editor William Camargo difficult. I feel like it’s helpful. It’s just is located next to the Univer- Photo Editor Camille Tarazon something that adds to my routine,” sity Police Station. Admission Photo Assistant Alvin Kim he said. for entry is $2. Children are Photo Assistant Brian Yamamoto Buchacek, however, was not invited to view the haunted at- Page Editor David Hood aware of the competition during traction Thursday from 7 p.m. Page Editor Anibal Ortiz to 8 p.m. Page Editor Steve Sly the first week. “To be honest, the first week that we Starting at 8 p.m., there will Page Editor Patrick Schwarz be a haunted tour for mature won this I had no idea that we were Page Assistant Alvan Ung audiences. All the proceeds will Multimedia Editor Hannah Dellinger even in a competition,” he said. “The WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan go toward the Alumni Associa- Multimedia Editor Andrea Mena following week I made a more con- Multimedia Editor Andrew Reed Students who live in Pine and Holly residence halls are treated to ice cream sundaes tion Student Scholarship Pro- Multimedia Assistant Cara Seo scious decision to change my habits.” Monday after winning a sustainable-living competition this week. gram. The event is sponsored Web Editor Susana Cobo Ajmera said either Pine or Holly by the Student Alumni Ambas- Adviser Holly Rizzo are most likely to win the competition against Long Beach. The competition between CSUF sadors. next week. “Long Beach is beating us up. Long and Long Beach centers on who has The Student Alumni Ambas- Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 “The other two dorm buildings Beach had a competition last year, so the largest reduction of electricity, sadors welcomes CSUF and the News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] haven’t been on the top so far, so they they have one under their belt so they natural gas and water relative to their public to attend the attraction. haven’t gotten parties. So I’m assuming know what’s coming. The other side is baseline measurements of energy con- To find out more information, visit Fullerton.edu/alumni/stu- dvertising they are probably going to stay in that that we have lead platinum buildings sumption in October of last year. A dent/ambassadors.asp. area,” said Ajmera. and they have older residence halls. The winner of next week’s residence Director of Advertising Amber VanOrman While many students are making a What lead platinum means is that we hall competition and the overall win- Brief by Brooke McCall National Sales & Promotions Daniel Zamilpa Production Assistant Liz Hernandez conscious effort to save energy, Moody are more energy efficient so we have ner between CSUF and CSULB will Production Assistant Tiffany Le said it is going to be an uphill battle less room for improvement,” he said. be decided Monday. Classifieds Manager Stephanie Mercado Webmaster / AE Eric Van RaalteDirector of Advertising BUSINESS: Review rates CSUF as a top university Account Executive ElizabethAsst. Swiontek Advertising Director Account Executive Megan Klute Production Assistant Account Executive Rebecca HansonProduction Assistant ...Continued from page 1 and tourism major, went that route. study–entertainment and tourism. Account Executive KathyNational Hamamoto Sales & Promotions Classifieds Manager “I spent a couple of months re- I did not, however, use the Princ- Account Executive Andrea Ayala searching schools that were known eton Review.” Account Executive Dorado QuickSenior Account Executive Account Executive Some students, however, feel as for their business programs,” said Whether or not students use Account Executive Cindy Ang Account Executive though the ranking does not neces- Mendoza. “Cal State Fullerton was The Princeton Review to deter- Account Executive Cathlyn Gonzales Account Executive sarily add prestige to a university. the only school that was in close mine their college choice, many of Account Executive Adviser Robert Sage Account Executive Brittney Poff, 21, a fourth-year the same criteria are considered in Account Executive child and adolescent studies major, their decision. And even with the Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702Webmaster agrees. Cal State Fullerton tuition hikes, CSUF is still consid- Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] “I think this does show that stu- was the only school ered a good bargain according to Business Manager/Adviser dents are happy at CSUF in the the review. business program,” she said. “It that was in close proximity Students’ opinion in regards to does not make the college more to my house and offered the CSUF’s overall performance has The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, prestigious, but does show students area of business I wanted to also been positive. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public believe they are learning.” study... Tycie Forbes, 21, believes the forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, adver- Although The Princeton Review Criminal Justice Department is tising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified in the is a well-known method of re- Jacqueline Mendoza good, but of course there is al- advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed searching prospective colleges and Entertainment and ways room for improvement. The as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enter- Tourism Major prises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. universities, some students prefer fourth-year student based this Copyright ©2011 Daily Titan to do it on their own. Jacqueline proximity to my house and offered opinion on his own experience Mendoza, 21, an entertainment the area of business I wanted to pursuing that particular major.

Contact Us at [email protected] October 25, 2011 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 ROTC: Students train at Camp Pendleton over weekend UCI offers gaming degree UC Irvine creates computer-game science undergraduate program within the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

JAMES LUNA Daily Titan Michael Shafae, Ph.D., assistant thing there’s a high demand for,” professor of computer science at said Vergara. Finals week has begun, it’s your CSUF, was a graduate from UCI Alden Gable, a sophomore senior year in college and today and said UCI has been working computer science major at Cy- your final project is due. on the program for five or seven press College, feels that having a Since you were a kid in elemen- years. computer-game science major is tary school, you have been dream- While the game industry is a very beneficial for students pursu- ing of this project and now it is the growing market, Shafae stated that ing game design. time to unveil it. while sales continue to grow, jobs “I would rather have something As your professor sits down at have contracted recently. focused where I can learn more the computer, he looks back at you Shafae said students’ best about that specific thing rather and says one thing. chance of getting into the indus- than being a crappy jack of all “Let the evaluation begin,” the try will depend on the amount of trades,” said Gable. professor says, as he clicks on the drive and passion they have. More and more colleges are be- ...Continued from page 1 “start game” button. “If you have a burning passion ginning to invest their resources UC Irvine has created a com- and desire and you apply yourself, into preparing students to enter puter-game science undergraduate even if you’re mediocre, there’s this field. He also explained that the ultimate goals of the program within the Donald Bren hope for you,” said Shafae. Some computer science majors field training exercises were to instill camaraderie and School of Information and Com- Ian Vergara is a senior computer from CSUF have gone on to work “Espirit de Corps,” as well as to challenge the cadets puter Sciences. science major at CSUF and a hope- at companies such as Obsidian so they left with a sense of accomplishment and bet- This program became avail- ful game designer. Vergara believes Entertainment. ter leadership skills. able at the beginning of this year it is a smart idea for colleges to The doors have begun to open One of the highlights of the weekend was a 5.5- and appeals to students who seek pick up gaming-related courses, for those who are dreaming of mile long march with packs weighing anywhere be- to delve into the technical inner and students pursue them. breaking into the video game in- tween 35 and 50 pounds. While cadets pushed their workings of computer games. In regards to colleges beginning dustry. limits mentally, fighting desires to quit prematurely, grow as cadets,” said Cadet Cpt. Joshua Flores. The computer-game science to pick up computer game-related The time is now and the need they were feeling the heat physically as well. Many of the cadets intend to enlist in the army students will focus on the creation courses, “It makes sense since the is there. Cadet Evan Edison, a speech communications following their graduation. and understanding of computer demand of video games keeps go- Through these new avenues major in his second year in the ROTC program, de- “My goal is to go active as an infantry officer, games along with other forms of ing up. So it’s a smart decision, of learning and with the right scribed his experience. which is pretty difficult just because there are a lot of interactive media, while maintain- especially for college students and amount of ambition and hard “When you’re going uphill and you have, like for people that want to do that, so it gets really competi- ing a foundation in computer sci- you’re looking for a job. You want work, breaking into the industry me, an added 50 pounds on, your legs start to burn, tive,” Edison said. ence. something that you like and some- is very much a reality. your calves burn, your back starts to hurt and all of Cadets not only have to be physically fit to earn In the program description, those things all start to happen at once, and really it their position of choice, but have to maintain their it notes that the term “computer gets worse as you keep going,” he said. grades as well. game” will also include games that Approximately 130 students were involved in field “From what I’ve heard, to even be considered for run on mobile devices, consoles, training. Each day, they woke up at 5 a.m., cleaned that position, you have to have a GPA of at least Macs, web browsers and PCs. the barracks and lived like cadets on active duty. 3.5, which is higher than it used to be,” Edison said. Irvine is home to many game “We pretty much wanted them to get to know each “School is just as much a part of our job as doing all companies such as Obsidian En- other, find who is weak in what spots and have them the stuff we do at FTX is.” tertainment, Ready At Dawn Stu- dios and Activision Blizzard. The department claims companies such as Blizzard Entertainment look forward to offering intern- ships and jobs to UCI students. UCI is one of the most recent of schools to offer these courses. USC has the GamePipe, UC Santa Cruz has a game design under- graduate program, and Cal State Fullerton has a multimedia and Courtesy of MCT digital games track offered un- Michael Shafae, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science at CSUF, said students’ best der the computer science major. chance of getting into the industry will depend on the amount of drive and passion they have.

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Top left, a cadet captain gives instructions for a land navigation excercise. Top right, CSUF Army ROTC member demonstrates the J-hook rope- climbing technique to other cadets. Bottom, CSUF Army ROTC cadets trek the 5.5-mile-long march as part of their field training exercise. Witchcraft in Mexico Event discusses the rituals, sorcery and medicines of the indigenous Phurépecha tribe and their interactions with Spaniards in the 1570s

STEVEN YUAN ergy. The religious practices of the fri- and Phurépecha from a Phurépechan Daily Titan ars and Spaniards blinded them from point of view. understanding or accepting the beliefs Neufeld was glad so many people With Halloween just around the of the Phurépecha. attended the event. corner, it was no better time for Cal Gabany-Guerrero presented her “It takes some of the dryness out State Fullerton to host Noche en el research on a man named Lucas who of history when you add sorcery, and Museo Thursday, an event that ex- was charged under the Holy Spanish sorcery apparently works at getting amined the indigenous Phurépecha Inquisition for crimes of heresy and people’s imaginations working,” said tribe and discussed witchcraft in Mi- witchcraft in 1536. Lucas proclaimed Neufeld. choacán, Mexico during the 16th and to the public that he was a deity and The Mexican Environmental & 17th century. possessed by the spirit of the Cazonci, Cultural Research Institute collected Tricia Gabany-Guerrero, a CSUF the last official ruler of the Phurépe- donations for the establishment of a professor of anthropology, and Ste- cha. cultural heritage museum in Nuevo phen Neufeld, professor of his- Gabany-Guerrero said that anthro- Parangaricutiro, Mexico, which will tory, were joined by Amaruc Lucas pologists defined witchcraft as a prac- provide an opportunity for indig- Hernández, a professor at La Univer- tice which “does not depend on mag- enous people to control their cultural sidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de ic, but upon the will of the person, the heritage in a museum. Hidalgo and Gerardo Sánchez Diaz, idea of having a person endowed with Anthropology Professors Barbra director of the Instituto de Investiga- the particular gift of changing the Erickson, Karen Stocker and Eric ciones Históricos de La Universidad natural order of things.” Canin were in attendance and offered Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hi- The Phurépecha defined witchcraft extra credit to students who came to dalgo in Michoacán, who presented as “unsanctioned religious and espe- the event. their findings to a packed room in cially curing practices.” The Spaniards “I’m requiring my students to write McCarthy Hall. believed witchcraft was “bringing in a paper on what they thought was in- Hernández and Diaz presented malevolent forces which were identi- teresting. I just want them to come their research in in their native tongue. fied at different times as pagan gods, and be exposed to the topics,” said Translators were available for attend- Satan or the concept of Satan,” ac- Erickson. ees who didn’t understand Spanish. cording to Gabany-Guerrero. Damien Montano, 26, a Chicana Hernández presented his findings Edward Duong, 25, a religious and Chicano studies major and mem- on the miscommunication between studies major from East Los Angeles ber in the Chicano/a Studies Associa- the Spanish and the Phurépecha in College, came out for the event to tion, said he and others in the associa- the 1570s. Ideas discussed included compare what he learned in class. tion were at the event to show their Phurépecha beliefs about the super- “In types of healing where warlocks support. natural, the nature of the soul and the use the same medicine doctors use, “I feel that we need to address is- afterlife. but through ritualistic methods, or in- sues of indigenous people and make Using three cases from Relacion de digenous tribes, it’s a totally different a link to it. It’s legitimate knowledge Michoacán, Diaz presented a more experience. Western culture doesn’t and good work that should be pre- direct look at the Phurépecha’s ideas understand why the medicines don’t sented,” he said. and uses of sorcery and medicine. work when they just give it to you,” Docents guided groups of guests By examining rituals, rites and heal- explained Duong. through the exhibit “Cultural Trea- ing practices, Diaz found that magic A short film shown after the pre- sures of Mexico,” co-sponsored by the was part of the Phurépecha’s system sentations, Auikanime: La Que Tiene Bowers Museum at the Anthropol- of knowledge in understanding the Hambre, dealt with a religious time ogy Teaching Museum on McCarthy world in terms of good and bad en- of encounter between the Spaniards Hall’s fourth floor.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 25, 2011 4 OPINION If he only had a brain

Looks are important I look for my own updated ver- Anything I brought up in conversa- when finding love, sion of Mr. Darcy, or Jane Eyre’s Mr. tion was met with a blank look, so I but the mind matters Rochester: men who are quick and would give up and let him resume his sarcastic, but who are also utterly TV watching. more romantic. (Which explains why As I write this I begin to worry I spend my weekends like a loser about whether or not he’ll read GILLIAN HADLAND since it appears those types are im- this article since he attends the Daily Titan possible to find. Like unicorns.) school, but then I remember that Sure, attraction is the first he doesn’t read, so therefore I’m I’ve always heard people say that thing that grabs attention, but it’s comforted. Perhaps a classmate looks are very important to them what you learn about the person can read this to him and explain when it comes to finding a boy- afterward that makes them worth what all these “big” words mean. friend or girlfriend. What person keeping around. On another note, people are goes through life looking for some- vastly different in how they find one he or she is not attracted to? people attractive. A person’s face, hair, body, etc. is Take Christina Hendricks for what draws us in. Then we can start up ...I’m a sappy instance. She’s married to Geof- a conversation to get to know them, romantic underneath frey Arend, and let me just say thus finding out if they can keep up in this tough exterior, and I this: that guy has to get high-fives a conversation with us. need someone who I can from every man he meets on the Let’s face it, if you’re going to be have a conversation with street for bagging a babe like her! saddled with someone for a while, that doesn’t involve me But we know that she didn’t what good is a pretty face when marry him because he’s smart, the brain is lacking? reminding him to send which he is, she also finds him at- At first the idea of getting some oxygen to his brain every tractive, for some very strange rea- hot guy on your arm to parade few seconds. son. Seriously, look him up... I’ll around town seems like such a wait... done? Say it with me now: genius idea. I mean, yeah, the luckiest man ever. whole time you’ll be thinking, Some girls like the standard “Holy crap, the dude needs help I’ll tell you a little story. My ex- frat boy, football player look, and tying his shoes, but damn, he sure boyfriend was generically attrac- some girls like boys who are more looks hot tonight.” tive. In the beginning stages, I was “indie.” Other girls, like myself, That approach is great if that’s won over by his looks, and that look for someone who is secretly what you’re looking for, but unfor- was enough for me. Then his per- beautiful, who can easily spar off tunately for someone as lame as me, sonality began to shine through in a battle of wits and conversa- I’m a sappy romantic underneath the more I got to know him. tion that keeps your mind racing this tough exterior, and I need The boy—and I’ll try to say this and speeding to catch up. someone who I can have a conver- lightly—was about as dumb as a When it comes to the contest of Courtesy of MCT sation with that doesn’t involve me box of rocks. The only book he what wins my heart for lasting stimu- Looks don’t last forever, so choosing someone based on his or her outer appearance alone can end up being a temporary Band-Aid to a reminding him to send oxygen to owned was a book for school that lation, his brain wins over body every larger problem: Can they read? his brain every few seconds. was shoved in his closet. single time. An ‘Office’ that’s Literature of Life by KURT TELLEZ losing customers “Read ‘em and Weep” JOEY SZILAGYI Daily Titan Undoubtedly, Carell was one of the central figures of the show, but what made The Officegreat was how Cockroach Chieftain I’ve tried and tried, but my pa- solid the entire cast was. From Kevin tience is running out. After eight to Toby, everyone had a unique per- seasons of being a loyalist, I’m finally sonality that helped the show flow, ready to jump ship. The Officejust but now the main characters have A head that means the end for those who follow isn’t cutting it anymore. It’s time for become stale. Pam isn’t funny at all, You’re dead and can’t pretend when it’s all hollow the show to shut down. Jim has become predictable and even I know what some of you are Dwight is losing his charm. probably thinking: “The Officehasn’t When Carell decided to leave Exoskeleton creeds can all fly away been good for several years now.” instead of signing a new contract, And sub-moral deeds will find no fines to pay Well, yes this is kind of true, but it gave the show an opportunity there were still moments in every to shake things up and start from Everyone’s thinking it (no words are spoken) season that were worth watching. I’ll scratch. New angles should have admit, the show as a whole wasn’t as been explored and a better central Trusted their judgment and killed for their token good as the first three seasons, but conflict should have been created. the storyline was palatable and de- Remember the days from the The prophecy’s been fulfilled by its writers cently written enough to have peo- first couple seasons when everybody Dissenting opinion erased by smiters ple staring at their calendar, hoping crossed their fingers, hoping that it was Thursday again. Pam and Jim would get together? Or Nielsen ratings indicate that last when Michael finally met the girl of You can lead an army of pigs off a ridge season The Office had about 7 mil- his dreams in Holly just to have her Throw ‘em on the grill and the rest in the fridge lion viewers on average per episode, transferred to another branch? These however this is down from average are the situations fans wanted to see viewership of the previous season. played out, not this season’s conflict Courtesy of MCT Lead all the Death Heads unto the guillotine The anticipation from the early days of whether or not Andy will be able Spike strip the bloody road to your war machine For a while now, The Office has been seeing a steady decline of viewership, but in no of the show was exciting, reminis- to run the office. way should Steve Carrel’s departure be held as the only cause. cent of the high school days of hav- As fans start to drift to other shows Strap on your steel toes and march on for reason ing butterflies in your stomach when that are more enjoyable (Community be put down. go, it’s time to realize The Office isn’t asking a girl out to prom. is by far a better choice), The Office What is arguably one of the great- like it used to be and to move on. Take your turn to stomp on the Cockroach Several episodes into the eighth either needs a drastic remodeling or est network lineups available on ba- We have to understand that all good Chieftain season, though, the original spark has to wrap up completely. However, sic cable is now being dragged down things must come to an end. Noth- has faded for good. This has little to I question just how much the writers by a show that once won the Emmy ing can live forever and those objects do with the departure of Steve Carell can do to make it more interesting. for Outstanding Comedy Series in that are most dear to us will have to and more with the general direction They’ve already butchered what was 2006. The glory days are long gone. be laid to rest at some point. It’s now the writers have taken the once criti- once a trending show and turned it So for fans like me who have time to bury the show we loved once cally-acclaimed masterpiece. into a played-out sitcom begging to stuck with the show from the get- upon a time. Robot pornography sweeping the nation

Films today tend to fo- films being heavily relied on for their spe- films that were made with low budgets and made without any crazy special effects and cial effects. The plots were subpar and cli- all about finding investors. Scorsese never relied on the characters interacting in the cus on explosions and CGI, ched, and the characters were nothing but had to acquire millions of dollars to make claustrophobic living room space of a farm- while the creativity is lost one-dimensional, cardboard cutouts! Is this his first few films; he was given the chance house, and it’s regarded today as a horror where the future of film is headed? I mean, to show off what creativity he had, which in cult classic. GILLIAN HADLAND sure, special effects can be gorgeous when turn has made him one of the most prolific If someone today wanted to make a film Daily Titan expertly used in proper places of the with that amount of money and lim- film, but this new generation of film There are so few films out there that ited location, costume and set-piece Movies have come a long way in terms solely focuses on CGI and effects. choices, it would truly be astonish- of special effects in just a matter of years. Whatever happened to mov- come out each year that utilize the art ing for it to ever see the light of day, Films such as Inception, Lord of the Rings, ies like Mean Streets, Goodfellas and of special effects while still having a even in independent festivals. Sure, it and The Dark Knight were spectacular in The Usual Suspects? Directors/writ- story that’s rich with a smart plot, character would probably make the rounds, but their special effects, and they introduced a ers like Scorsese were intent on giv- there’s no way that something like new standard of CGI that rivals anyone else ing the viewer a film that was heavy development and brilliant writing. that would receive the amount of re- who tries to imitate. with style, charisma, dialogue, and of ception and reviews that Night of the Except that’s the problem: There are course, iconic characters. Living Dead got decades ago. so few films out there that come out each We remember and repeatedly watch those directors in the history of cinema. So in order for films to take back some year that utilize the art of special effects types of films because of how creative they Filmmaking used to be about picking up semblance of the originality and beauty while still having a story that’s rich with a were. Even today, when I go to see Scorsese’s your camera and shooting something that from their predecessors, Hollywood really smart plot, character development and bril- latest films, I know that I’m about to see showed off your true love and devotion needs to stop believing that the bigger the liant writing. Those imitators, the summer something that I haven’t exactly experienced to film. Take the 1968 Night of the Liv- explosions, the better the movie. All we blockbusters, wish to have the audience’s before, no matter how simple or familiar ing Dead by the great George A. Romero, need is a good plot and amazing dialogue, focus on the bright explosions and intense the plot is. for instance. Romero and some of his ac- and we’re back in business! battle scenes, especially scenes with slow Why can’t films today be created with the quaintances formed a small, independent The only thing worth keeping around in motion and robotic/dubstep sound effects. low budgets that the directors of the ‘70s production company strictly for the film, special effect-laden movies are the shots of Ironman 2, Captain America and any worked with? Sure, there’s the independent and their initial budget was around $6,000, Megan Fox running in slow motion. Those Transformers movie are perfect examples of stuff, but I’m talking about mainstream yet raised about $114,000. This film was can stay.

Contact Us at [email protected] October 25, 2011 dailytitan.com OPINION 5 So what happens after graduation?

The recent passage of the Dream Act leaves illegal immigrants stranded with their diplomas

LUKE CHERNEY doesn’t make sense. Daily Titan Why bother to train, educate and divert resources from other students Recently Gov. Jerry Brown if the government is going to scare signed into law the controversial these people into menial jobs? Dream Act, which allows children In a system where the govern- of illegal immigrants access into ment denies access to native-born California schools. Americans, provides space for il- A problem with the Dream Act legal immigrants to attend college, is this: While it may provide access and yet also denies access of these for children of illegal immigrants individuals to competitive jobs the ability to attend college, it makes and security for these people, no no provision to protect these people one wins. while they work to succeed. The solution would be to either According to the American So- ciological Review, an article by Ro- berto Gonzales titled “Learning to Be Illegal: Undocumented Youth President Barack and Shifting Legal Contexts in the Obama says this bill Transition to Adulthood” states, will be good for our econ- “While some people with modest omy, security and nation, levels of education manage to find but if we want to remain skilled blue-collar jobs, most need a global player we cannot OLIVIA NAPOLI / Daily Titan a college degree to qualify for jobs grow on merely a service Protests like the one on Wall Street have exploded across the country, bringing people representing the “99 percent” of the public to the streets asking for an overhaul of the capitalist that offer decent wages, benefits, economy. We have to security and the possibility of ad- attract the best vancement.” by being the best. It further states “Children from Relying on Wall Street poor and minority families, how- ever, have historically experienced ease restrictions on job accessibil- difficulty attaining significant lev- ity and also the ability to gain law- Americans are dependent on breaking mosh pit. trillion, one has to ask, are the protesters angry els of education.” ful citizenship while the person the 1 percent of the population This slow-evolving riot is preaching anti- for the wrong reasons? This seems to be the case for many is jumping through these hoops, corporation rhetoric and protesters claim they Since President Barack Obama has taken of- people who feel they were born on or to kill the system altogether, who is raking in the dough speak for the “99 percent” of Americans who fice in 2008, he has amassed $4 trillion in debt, the wrong side of the border. because college and socializing are being taken advantage of by the greedy which is the most rapid debt increase by any VAN JOHNSTONE “1 percent.” U.S. president. However, the Dream Act appears is often difficult enough without Daily Titan However, these so-called evil corporations But these protesters actually want more gov- to be a remedy for those who want a constant fear that all their work is are the only ones that keep Americans em- ernment involvement in our everyday lives. better life in America. for nothing. For the last month protesters of all kinds ployed. Instead of protesting about people With added taxes and regulations by the Brown said, “The Dream Act ben- There is still the threat that they have filled the streets of New York City. But making money, these people need to remember government, it has made small business owners efits us all by giving top students a can be shipped back with little with so many different kinds of protesters, is the American dream and be part of it. struggle to stay open and keep those very same chance to improve their lives and the chance of return. the message getting lost? protesters employed. lives of all of us.” President Barack Obama says this There are many convoluted messages and Again, Wall Street is far from perfect. There While the bill allows for the chil- bill will be good for our economy, goals in the mass of protesters on Wall Street However, these so-called are many corrupt people involved in day-to- dren of illegal immigrants the abil- security and nation, but if we want that range from global warming to total revo- evil corporations are the only day activities that need to be stopped. ity to apply for citizenship through to remain a global player we cannot lution. But the main message being circulated But more government regulation is simply ones that keep Americans employed. scholastic achievement or military grow on merely a service economy. through the media outlets is to blow up our Instead of protesting ... these peo- not the answer. Big government spending and current economic system and start over. tax polices simply don’t work. service, what the bill doesn’t answer We have to attract the best by Ironically this American movement was not ple need to remember the American Our government has created an overwhelm- is how those people will benefit or being the best. even started by Americans. The Canadian- dream and be part of it. ing debt future generations will have to pay. even how they can succeed. We can make steps toward be- based Adbusters Media Foundation originally That means a higher tax rate for everyone and Gonzales said, “Undocumented ing that by increasing accessibility, proposed a peaceful protest on Wall Street a lower standard of living. young adults cannot legally work, increasing education and helping against corporate influence on democracy, ad- Instead, a lower tax rate for businesses en- vote, receive financial aid or drive in those who have a drive to succeed dressing a growing disparity in wealth and the Without doubt there are big business tycoons courages investment in physical and human most states, and deportation remains to make their dream come true. absence of legal repercussions behind the re- who are taking advantage of the system and cheat- capital. When businesses large and small know a constant threat.” The ingredients are coming to- cent global financial crisis. ing hard-working people out of millions and bil- tax and health care costs aren’t going to in- At the conclusion of Gonzales’ gether for dramatic immigration This quickly caught fire from groups all lions of dollars. But when it comes down to it, crease, they’re free to grow and expand. article it states illegal immigrants reform, but out of order, the result around the country and became what it is to- America needs big business to survive. That equates to lower unemployment who were able to succeed at earn- of the Dream Act is a mess, a souf- day. But with so much diversity among the One of the reasons why this country is strug- and higher tax revenues for local, state and crowd, the original message is slowly being lost. gling so badly is due in large part to big gov- federal governments. ing a college education often had flé that has deflated before it even Thousands of people crowd the streets of ernment over-regulation and out-of-control It is important to remember that America was difficulty finding wage-appropri- had a chance to rise. New York desperate to have their message spending. With the national unemployment founded as a capitalistic society. ate jobs, often taking menial or So how can the bill help anyone heard. What started out as a mission with a near 9 percent and huge government spending That is what has made this country great for service industry jobs despite their illegal or not, if the other ingredients goal has slowly unraveled into a chaotic, law- that has run the U.S. national debt over $14 the last 250 years. credentials. This current system are not available for these people?

pill’s packaging in front of her friends or family. a “My Method” questionnaire that can help you pick The shot may also help to prevent cancer of the a suitable birth control for all your personal needs. lining of the uterus. At the same time, it would be just as effective, if However, one of the more common side effects is not more, to talk your doctor would love to talk to Frisk Me to have spotting or light bleeding between periods— you about your options, especially if you are over by CHARLOTTE KNIGHT and what kind of woman really enjoys being caught 35, have diabetes, have high cholesterol, have high off guard like that? blood pressure, have blood-clotting disorders or if The vaginal ring similarly has the same effective you are overweight. “Let’s get personal” rates as the pill and essentially works just like the pill, I never thought I’d see the day when a Trojan would but you don’t have to worry about replacing it every let me down, but I’m glad I had the necessary backup day at the same time. when I did. A woman can simply insert the ring into her vagina Maintaining complete control and replace it every three weeks. But she must be careful regarding the length of time she leaves the ring in. My dear friend Edgar lives in a cute little apart- to lighten my heavy periods and clear my embarrass- It’s recommended to use a backup method of birth ment complex in Anaheim where everybody knows ing acne. If properly taken at the same time every control if the ring slips out and stays out for more QUICK FACTS: his name. day, there is a less than 1 percent chance of getting than three hours, or if the woman continues to have BIRTH CONTROL But it’s not because he goes out on his day off from pregnant (and nearly a 10 percent chance of getting sex after having the ring inside her for more than work and spends his time introducing himself to ev- pregnant if not taken properly). four weeks. eryone who lives there. It’s because I’m screaming his However, not all bodies are made equal and some The patch is also a decent alternative. It releases name multiple times at the top of my lungs while we women might not find it’s such a good choice because the same hormones and has the same effectiveness as • Morning-After Pill: For emergency con- are having sex. they may undergo bleeding between periods, nausea the pill, only it’s something you can put on the out- traception, the morning-after pill can be tak- And oh my God, was the sex phenomenal! side of your skin if you’re not a fan of getting shots en up to five days after unprotected sex. Cost There was no worry about his parents walking in or don’t feel comfortable with sticking something up varies from $10 to $70. on us (just maybe his roommates—and they knew inside you. better), his bed was the right size for nearly every po- Until I was prescribed Gianvi, I had The patch’s side effects may include bleeding be- sition imaginable, he was able to locate my G-spot only used good ol’ trustworthy tween periods, breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting without the help of a GPS, and he instinctively knew Trojan condoms and never had any and an irritation around the skin where the patch is. • NuvaRing: Vaginal ring inserted once a where the other sweet spots on my body were. Women may also need to take care and make sure it month to prevent pregnancy. Prescription I loved every minute of the sex, except for the issues. But Mommy Dearest would not doesn’t fall off. is needed. night when he pulled out and found that his Trojan have it. She yelled at me, made me take a Women can even use breastfeeding as a method condom had snapped. pregnancy test, then continued to yell at of birth control for the first six months after giving Millions of sperm died on his bedsheets and in his me some more until I came home with a birth, as the body changes the woman’s hormones • IUD: This is a T-shaped device inserted in hands, but I was not thrilled with the fact that mil- so she does not get pregnant again while caring for the uterus. Effective, safe and long lasting. Cost- lions more were swimming around inside me. box of little pink birth control pills. a child. ly: $500 to $1000. Panic? Chaos? Tears? Anger? Blame? However, the baby would need to exclusively Nope. We both just laughed it off. Not only did he breastfeed and should not drink other formulas as a insist on wearing a condom before copulation, but I substitute. was also on the pill. We were fine. and vomiting, or even tenderness in their breasts. The effective rate is a less than 1 percent chance • Spermicide: Substance that prevents/kills I will, however, give some credit to my mother, Men and women both have several options in case of getting pregnant if the baby is regularly breast- sperm. Easy to use. Approximately $8. whose good graces I would never be in again unless I one form of birth control may not be the best for fed, and the woman risks only a 2 percent chance of got my sexually-active ass on the pill. them. If you’re not already a little pink pill popper getting pregnant if she does not use this particular method correctly. Until I was prescribed Gianvi, I had only used good ol’ like me, there are a few other highly effective alterna- • Birth Control Shot: A shot directly in the The most effective are vasectomies for men and trustworthy Trojan condoms and never had any issues. tives you may take into consideration. arm that lasts about three months. Prescription sterilization for women because of their permanency. But Mommy Dearest would not have it. She yelled The Depo-Provera shot is also an effective meth- needed. $35 to $75 per injection. at me, made me take a pregnancy test, then contin- od of birth control, as you get one shot every three In any case, if men and women decide to go through ued to yell at me some more until I came home with months so you don’t have to remember to take a pill with this kind of surgery, they’re screwed if they de- a box of little pink birth control pills. at the same time every day. cide they want a biological child, or even another The two most important lessons I learned from that If properly regulated, there is a less than 1 percent one, in the future. • Female Condom: Pouch inserted into experience were that negative reinforcement works chance of getting pregnant (and about a 3 percent This kind of surgery isn’t something you just de- the vagina. Reduces risk of sexually trans- and that, unfortunately, Mother is always right. chance of getting pregnant if the shot is not used cide to do on a whim—it may take months of mental mitted infections. Cheapest of birth control It’s always smart to use at least one method of birth as directed). preparation and discussing the pros and cons with methods, $4. control if you’re sexually active. I love my little pink One of my coworkers prefers this method because your partner. pill because not only did it save me from an unwant- she virtually has no periods, and she also doesn’t have The Planned Parenthood website has more infor- ed pregnancy with Edgar, but its hormones helped to embarrass herself by fumbling around with the mation on types of birth control methods, including dailytitan.com/opinion dailytitan.com October 25, 2011 6 DETOUR Art just for ‘Shits & Giggles’ Best thrills at home, Art gallery opening horror films to die for featuring grotesque GILLIAN HADLAND Even the scenes between Anthony acrylic paintings and Daily Titan Hopkins and Jodie Foster are ter- rifying. Dr. Lecter’s smooth cadence balloon sculpture October is the month when every- of monologuing will draw you in to one uses the excuse to snuggle up in a this suspenseful story, and then once fort of blankets and grab some snacks the secondary storyline comes in with BROOKE McCALL to watch scary movies in the dark. A Buffalo Bill, the film explodes with Daily Titan lot of horror film lists consist of the brilliance. Freakiest scene? Definitely same films (The Shining, The Exorcist, the iconic “Goodbye Horses” scene. Halloween, etc.), so here’s a list of some Re-enacting it at parties is brave. Poop, dinosaurs, rainbows other films that also serve as good rec- 28 Days Later (2002)- Are they and penises were all part of the ommendations to watch during the zombies? Infected? Rage-diseased? lighthearted, graphic and shocking Halloween season. Just don’t watch There are still debates as to which subject matter displayed Saturday at them alone! genre to categorize this film in, but the opening of Shits & Giggles art The Others(2001)- Classic, eerie, one thing is for sure: it brought back gallery. chilling. The Others makes the viewer the acclaim of the zombie genre that Patrick Schwarz, 22, a graphic feel as isolated as the characters in the had been lost over the years, acclaim design and illustration major, movie, almost like you’re stuck in a that was once held brilliantly by the and David Nguyen, 24, a graphic foggy dream. Nicole Kidman plays a original Dawn of the Dead. So many character that is on the brink of be- previous films had started to parody design major, displayed their work coming hysterical, yet acts how a nor- zombie movies, and so many plots in an emotional display of balloon mal person would act in her situation, were filled with such blatant stupidity. sculptures and acrylic paintings. not the standard cliched female stereo- This film changed the game, and in- Rickey Bennett, 21, an animation type. Plus, it is really a clever story. troduced a scarier version of zombies major, attended the opening of the The Fly (1986)- Jeff Goldblum who run... fast! gallery and thought the theme of the plays a scientist whose latest experi- The Ring (2002)- Naomi Watts artwork was fitting for the “Shits & ment goes terribly wrong when he’s wins the award for best scream. Ever. Giggles” title. “What type of gallery merged with a housefly. At first, he’s Her performance alone makes the film has random balloon figures?” said amazed at the sudden increase in his worth watching. Not only does she Bennett. “This gallery was definitely speed and stamina, but after a while have to experience some of the scari- more laid back than any other exhibit he begins to deteriorate. Literally. The est moments in horror history, but she gore and special effects are enough to also has to come face to face with a I have seen.” WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan make anyone lose their lunch. And af- creepy, little girl who has a knack for The balloon sculptures on display, A parton looks on at some of Schwarz’s acrylic paintings, including a piece called “Folds” and another titled “Decarabria.” ter watching it you might never want climbing out of a well. And out of by Nguyen, and the acrylic paintings, to arm wrestle ever again. the TV. Plus, since the viewer gets to by Schwarz, tie together into a silly Se7en (1995)- This movie has an all- watch the cursed tape in its entirety on and playful gallery atmosphere. anything. I paint because I like to Nguyen created a 20-foot-long to create and sculpt. star cast (Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman screen, you are guaranteed not to sleep Schwarz and Nguyen partnered in and it’s just a flow of my creativity.” three-dimensional display of a When Nguyen started making and Kevin Spacey) that truly makes until your seven nights are up as well. this gallery because they knew voracious triceratops dinosaur. If you balloon animals as a form of Se7en the movie that it is. In Se7en, a Sure it’s just a movie, but you’ll count- their unconventional pieces evoked look close enough you can see the entertainment three years ago, he crazed man kills people based on the down anyway. Just in case. similar emotions out of viewers. I like to paint things dinosaur’s inner organs and bones. saw a potential for the balloons to be seven deadly sins. The opening scene Three...Extremes (2004)- This East Schwarz used acrylic paint, ink, that try to elicit a “My initial plan was to construct an art form. “Other people weren’t shows the body of an obese man who Asian horror film consists of three dif- glue, newspapers and plywood reaction more than anything. something massive that would play taking it (balloon sculpting) to that was forced to eat massive amounts of ferent short films directed by three di- food, and only died after the killer rectors from three different countries, sheets to reflect his personal sense with the viewer’s emotions and also level. I wanted to experiment and see The content is not really here kicked him in the stomach, causing it all guaranteed thrillers. of humor. He has 11 works on nor there, it’s just kind of interact with the viewer. I wanted if I could do it. This gallery was more to rip open. C’mon! The first, Dumplings, is about a display in the gallery, with some fun ... I paint because I like them to be able to walk around it and or less a way for me to experiment.” A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)- An woman obsessed with youth who be- pieces as a matching pair that have be able to get down and look under After the gallery closes, Nguyen to and it’s just a flow of my American remake was made a few gins eating special dumplings with a reflective pieces. it if they wanted to … I wanted to plans to continue sculpting balloons years ago (surprise, surprise) called The shocking ingredient. Cut is about a Schwarz has a gross sense of creativity. create a scene, a little bit violent, but as a form of art and not just a form of Uninvited, and it was horrible. Noth- kidnapped director and his wife who humor that is portrayed through Patrick Schwarz still interesting,” said Nguyen. entertainment. To learn more about ing can ever compare to the original are forced to play a sadistic game by his graphic paintings. “I like to Graphic Design and Hanging next to the dinosaur is Nguyen’s balloon art, you can visit Korean masterpiece. So many of the a disgruntled extra. The last segment, paint things that try to elicit a Illustration Major a display of balloon-sculpted people his website at SuperInflated.com. scenes are subtle in its terror, but then Box, is about a woman plagued by reaction more than anything,” said hanging from the ceiling and the The Shits & Giggles Gallery again so many of the other scenes are nightmares about being buried in a Schwarz. “The content is not really Nguyen compiled three balloon words “Shits & Giggles” sculpted will be open from Monday to so frightening that it’s almost cruel. box in the snow. These short films are You won’t sleep afterwards. brilliantly horrifying while still staying here nor there, it’s just kind of fun. pieces to create a fun, but scary into a rainbow. All three balloon Thursday in the Fullerton Exit The Silence of the Lambs (1991)- lyrical and poetic, never smutty. There’s no deeper meaning behind display. In the center of the gallery, displays took a combined 12 hours Gallery Room VA-188. ‘Nevermind’s’ impact today HAUNT: A screaming-good time at Knott’s Scary Farm ...Continued from page 1 major, attended Halloween Haunt two years ago and JUSTIN SHANNON in music before then but most of Scott Shore, 36, a history major, wants to attend this year too. them were not so concentrated on talked about how Cobain has been Daily Titan “It was really scary for me. I went there with my the self, most where about love or a foundation for so many artists’ Anyone who’s picked up guitars, war,” Ekstrom said. careers. “There was a clown theme where all the people boyfriend and others. When I was walking on the shouted into microphones or simply Ekstrom felt that without “For me it has been funny how dressed up were in creepy clown outfits, often bloody street of the maze, one ghost tried to scare me. I was listened to people do so must surely Nirvana, bands like Death Cab for many artists, shortly after Cobain’s and with fake weapons, ready to bang the walls, jump almost crying and ran away from the ghost, but the have heard of Nirvana. The grunge- Cutie would not have made it into death and years after, continue out at us and chase those who were scared while ghost was still trying to catch me,” said Ogushi. rock band continues to be a major the mainstream. Nirvana’s music to say his music guided them to holding up their weapons,” Perry said. “But I liked it. Even though I was screaming all the inspiration for countless musicians, has had a huge influence on Ekstrom excellence. It’s weird to think of all Perry added that Halloween Haunt brought out time, it was a really interesting experience for me. I and to many critics, a band that and the music Circa Survive creates. the years that have gone by and how will definitely come back,” she said. released some of the most original “Nevermind was THE record poplar he still is,” said Shore. Even though she was with a lot of friends, she was records of all time. for me when I was growing up. Nirvana’s popularity is among all It was really scary for me. I went there so scared. Knott’s Scary Farm is that scary. If you do The band’s most notorious The first song I learned on guitar types of people, from middle school with my boyfriend and others. When I not like really scary things, you can take a rest at the release, Nevermind, came out at a was ‘Come As You Are,’ (which is students to their parents. The band was walking on the street of the maze, one safety place in the park. According to her, there are time when music needed it most. probably why I can’t shred like all has influenced various ages, races ghost tried to scare me. I was almost crying and The record combined a musical the people who learned by playing and genders throughout the world. some safety spots ghosts cannot enter. aggression and lyrical honesty that Metallica). Nirvana is still one of my Christian Avalos, 18, a civil ran away from the ghost... Yuki Sakai, 22, a senior entertainment studies hadn’t been heard before. favorite bands and I’ve learned a lot engineering major, credited Cobain major, said she had never been there and wants to go. Twenty years after its release, it about simplicity in writing from the for sparking his interest in playing Since Sakai doesn’t like scary things, she hasn’t gone has proved to be a timeless piece band as a whole,” Ekstrom said. music. As soon as Nirvana was Mio Ogushi to Knott’s Scary Farm, even though her friends asked of music that continues to impact Ekstrom’s guitar work in Circa mentioned, he immediately began International Business Major her to go many times. every ear it meets. Survive exemplifies this rawto express his admiration for “I have decided to go to Knott’s Scary Farm before Brendan Ekstrom, guitarist aggression throughout his various Cobain. different sides to his friends. I graduate,” said Sakai. of Circa Survive, spoke of the guitar tones and styles. In March “I started to play the guitar “My male cousin screamed like a girl and went According to a press release, “Halloween Haunt is enormous influence Nirvana has of last year, the band even played because of him ... It was so easy dashing out of the maze at all speeds, which, of scary and event and definitely not recommended for had on both his life and musical an entire set of Nirvana covers at to learn their songs, so it inspired course, prompted the thing (a man on small stilts) children under 13. There are no guest costumes or approach. Bamboozle’s “Hoodwink” concert people to create their own music “I think the most important thing in Anaheim. too,” said Avalos. to run out of the maze, chasing him. It was pretty re-entry privileges allowed for this event.” Nevermind did was introduce an From musicians to fans, Nirvana’s Although the heyday of grunge is funny,” he said. “You might be able to see your Knott’s Berry Farm’s Halloween Haunt is open extremely personal lyrical content to music has created the building gone, old fans continue to cherish friends’ craziness because they might act like you Wednesday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., the mainstream music world. There blocks for future generations to and new ones rediscover the raw have never seen before,” Perry said. and Fridays and Saturdays until 2 a.m. Halloween were important and powerful lyrics expand upon. emotion of Nirvana’s Nevermind. Mio Ogushi, 27, a junior international business Haunt ends its final fright night on Halloween.

Movie ‘puss in boots’ lets the cat out of the bag as feline hero emerges

feature film, but the storylines of all the different leads in the film that helped them to create this characters meld together into one, fun plotline. fun rendition of these classic tales. Folk tales included in the film range from Jack “The technique is just to work individually, but and Jill to Jack and the Beanstalk to Humpty in this particular case, I asked our director Chris DANIEL ZAMILPA For the Daily Titan Dumpty to the French-based story of Le Maître to give us the opportunity just to work together,” Chat, more commonly known as Puss in Boots. As said Banderas at a press junket in Beverly Hills. “I It’s time for a furry hero to take the spotlight. the film progressed, it did not seem like all these think some of our stuff that we did together made The Shrek franchise supporting character, Puss in characters were tied to their original stories, but it to the movie. When things work, it’s better not Boots, will tell the tale of how this feline earned actually created a new adventure. to touch them.” his boots. One major concern prior to seeing the film was Hayek chimed in as well in regard to the train- Puss, voiced by Antonio Banderas, begins the the ability of Puss in Boots not to turn into a Shrek ing process of voicing a character rather than be- film with his quest for the magic beans, currently 5 film. It was a relief to see that outside of using ing in front of a camera. held by the villainous married duo, Jack and Jill, the same character of Puss in Boots, the two films “It was great, I’m just grateful that I had some played by Billy Bob Thorton and Amy Sedaris, had really nothing in common, outside of anima- training with Chris,” commented Hayek. “It’s my respectively. tion and humor style, which after four films of first time doing this kind of film. I was scared Puss then meets his cat counterpart, the sly one franchise was really refreshing. to do this by myself, but I was never by myself. Kitty Soft Paws, played by Salma Hayek. After The cast, in particular, was one of the reasons (Miller) really trained me, so by the time I got to meeting her, Puss in Boots runs into his broth- why Puss in Boots was a breath of fresh air for work with Antonio, I really knew my character er, Humpty Alexander Dumpty, voiced by Zach those who enjoy these kinds of light humor films. and who she was.” Galifianakis, seven years after, as the story goes, The Latin-lover duo of Banderas and Hayek had Animated films like to throw out the phrase “Humpty Dumpty fell off that wall, only to be great chemistry. Looking at their strides to fame, “fun for the whole family,” when really only the captured by all the king’s horses and all the king’s both actors are really pioneers in the film indus- 6-year-olds in the audience would find the movie men.” try for Latinos. The two have been in six films funny. But Puss In Boots has definitely earned its The story tells of the two brothers and how together now, and have again proven their chem- right to use the phrase. The film maintained a they became to be as such. It’s a tale filled with istry works. cute storyline everyone can enjoy, but managed brotherly love, dreams and maleficent revenge. However, Hayek and a few other cast members to keep the adults entertained with some under- were worried at first due to not having done ani- stated adult humor and edgier versions of the Without seeing the film, it may seem like direc- Courtesy of Paramount Pictures tor Chris Miller wanted to throw together a hot mated films before. It may have been both Ban- childhood tales. mess of every fairy tale in the book and call it a deras’ experience and relationship with the other Puss in Boots opens in theaters Friday. Puss in Boots proved itself to be a standalone film outside of theShrek franchise as the furry feline’s cuteness worked to his advantage.

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RICK GOMEZ The defensive move has allowed the Titans to Daily Titan become offensive during the change and create Finding itself in an unfamiliar place Wednes- a domino effect. day night was the Cal State Fullerton men’s soc- The switch has allowed former defender Ma- cer team. rio Alvarez to move up and utilize his strong That unfamiliar place is also known as the left foot. win column in the Big West standings. Alvarez covering the left wing has moved up But just as it looked to be getting familiar Oscar Aguero to the top, accompanying for- in that place, it had come across a foe all too ward Jameson Campbell as an attacking mid- familiar with No. 7-ranked and first-place UC fielder. Irvine Saturday, finding itself with another loss. The effective switch might come after seeing Time is running out for CSUF as it finds the Titans struggling to get goals on the board. itself desperate for points as the season winds In the Cal Poly matchup, the Titans created down and currently sits in last place. Needing good scoring opportunities and were unfortu- at least a fourth-place finish, every game will be nate to have only one get behind the net. a must-win game the rest of the season. CSUF is far from being out of the race and The Titans lost Saturday night on a golden will have to get back to its winning ways when goal in the 94th minute, breaking a 0-0 tie and it travels to UC Riverside Wednesday. leaving the Titans at four points with just four The last time these two teams met, they games left in the season. locked into a tie that CSUF wishes it could They entered that game with built-up confi- have won, especially after Riverside was domi- dence after defeating Cal Poly just days before. nated by Cal Poly and UC Irvine to a combine CSUF is sporting a new defensive backline total score of 10-1 in the two games before they that features two freshmen, Fermin Villalba and met. Jesse Vega. The back four debuted against Cal However, UC Riverside has bounced back Poly and looked much improved from the pre- and defeated UC Santa Barbara in its last match vious back line. for its second time this season. Head Coach Bob Ammann’s change in the We can try to use logic to decide who will lineup was something he felt needed improve- win with past victories, but in the end the Ti- ment if CSUF wanted any success in the Big tans control their own destiny. They will have to West in its remaining games. overcome and avenge losses to Cal State North- Prior to the move, the Titans were on a five- ridge and UCSB to advance to the tournament. game skid in which they gave a total of 12 goals. In the Big West, anything can happen. Just In the eight games before the winless streak, the ask the Titans about last year. Titans only gave up a total of five goals. CSUF is all too familiar with it.

Courtesy of MCT Senior quarterback Russell Wilson walks off the field after his Wisconsin Badgers were upset by Michigan State. The Badgers lost their first game of the year and are now practically out of the BCS title picture, but still have an outside shot at representing the Big 12 conference in the Rose Bowl. ‘Campus Huddle’ Big upsets in the top 10 this week lead to the BCS having major changes

ALEX JAICH the upcoming weeks. The ACC and Both Stanford and Oregon need to deal For the Daily Titan Pac-12 schedule of those schools is with another Pac-12 foe outside of their more impressive than the Broncos’ own matchup Nov. 12. Stanford travels Two big-time college football programs future opponents. Three of the next to the Los Angeles Coliseum to face CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan blew their midterm. A last-second hail- five opponents for Boise State have a a USC Trojan team that is firing on all Junior defender Jonathan Birt flys through the air to collect the ball against Cal State Bakersfield earlier mary throw by Michigan State nips combined total of five wins. cylinders. The Cardinal gets the Trojans this season. The Titans have four Big West matches left and need to get results the rest of the way. The Wisconsin, and Oklahoma could never The fifth spot is now home to Clemson, this weekend. Stanford has handled the team is five points shy of the four spot, but have winnable games if they can return to form quickly. catch up against Texas Tech’s offensive its highest ranking ever, moving up from Trojans as of late and it put 66 points on bombardment. sixth. Clemson is the most youthful team USC in its last visit to Los Angeles. The The class standings have shifted. with an underclassman quarterback to Ducks host them late in the year Nov. 19. DTSHORTHAND The BCS standings still show LSU and wide receiver tandem with Tahj Boyd Both teams are playing for a Rose Bowl Alabama at one and two, but Oklahoma to Sammy Watkins. They are the most appearance and Pac-12 championship. State moves up one spot to take improved team in the country; last year Arizona State is likely the opponent for Women’s Soccer Ties, Now Eliminated Oklahoma’s third-place standing. The they were 6-7, this season they hold one of these two schools Friday, Dec. 2. From Big West Tournament Contention Sooners are at nine, out of the title race, an 8-0 record. The once-intimidating UCLA had a chance to represent the Pac- and the Campus Huddle’s title game pick Georgia Tech matchup on the road this 12 but got embarrassed by a struggling Ninety minutes was not enough go-ahead goal. is now 50 percent wrong. Two weeks away Saturday is looking easier every week as Arizona team. With suspensions and poor for the Cal State Fullerton women’s Fullerton recorded a season-high from LSU at Alabama, this would be the the Yellow Jackets continue to lose. At play, UCLA Head Coach Rick Neuheisel soccer team yet again. 33 shots with 17 of them on goal, first 1 vs. 2 game since No. 2 Michigan South Carolina Thanksgiving weekend is will be fired. The Titans and UC Riverside besting its previous season high of traveled to No. 1 Ohio State in 2006. It the new tough game for the Tigers. The Kansas State at eight is 7-0 for the first Highlanders played to a 1-1 tie in 30 against Columbia in September. looks like this year the No. 1 team will be season outlook is simple for Clemson time since 1999. Oklahoma is going to be CSUF’s school-record 10th overtime The performance came after a season- on the road. Head Coach Dabo Sweeny: Orange Bowl mad and redder then its cherry-red jerseys game this season Sunday night in low eight shots in the shutout loss Oklahoma State still stands in the at the very least. when it visits Manhattan, Kan. Saturday. Riverside. Thursday to Cal State Northridge. unfamiliar spot of controlling its own Stanford moves from eight to six, I like the Sooners in that game. CSUF junior forward Stacey Fox The tie puts the Titans’ record in destiny. Halloween weekend the Cowboys taking Wisconsin’s spot. The Badgers are Arkansas is 10 and its lone loss was at netted her fourth goal of the season the Big West at 1-4-1 with two games have to deal with a dynamic passing also out of the national title race, now Alabama. It has been winning close games in the 37th minute to draw even with remaining. UC Riverside is now 2-3-1 attack similar to their own. Baylor senior at 15 in the polls. Stanford pummeled throughout the season and looks to finish UCR after Shelley Brumbaugh scored in conference. quarterback Robert Griffin III and his a newly respected Washington team on second in the SEC West if it can win out for the Highlanders in the third The draw ended either team’s slim high-powered offense visit Stillwater, the ground with over 400 rushing yards. and upset LSU in the season finale. minute. hopes of making a run to the Big West Okla. Missouri and Texas have given Stanford junior quarterback Andrew Houston is the only undefeated team Fox took a cross from sophomore Tournament. Oklahoma State scares but Baylor, Kansas Luck continues to separate himself outside of the top 10 in the BCS. It is midfielder Summer Chavez and sent The CSUF women will wrap up State and a road game at Texas Tech are as a Heisman Trophy recipient since a great college football story with senior it toward the right corner from seven their season with home games Friday even more frightening than what they Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson quarterback Case Keenum. Keenum has yards out. against Pacific and Sunday against have previously faced. The Cowboys will has a loss under his belt. Surprisingly, a chance to break all kinds of passing Neither team was able to put in the UC Davis. have one loss this season. Luck’s numbers are better than last year. records in NCAA history. Don’t regard Boise State has done a school first: His QB rating is 180.0 compared to last Houston as a BCS at-large team. The Brief by Patrick Corbet It moved up a spot already as a top five years 170.2. Cougars are projected to play a middle- team. It is now fourth. Watch Clemson Oregon is the highest ranked one-loss of-the-road SEC team in the Liberty and Stanford leapfrog the Broncos in team at seven, with its only loss to LSU. Bowl.

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