WWW.dailytitan.com JUNE 7, 2007 VOLUME 4, No. 4 30-somethings make less today Real wages and buying working man,” Pinal Modi, accounting major, said. power are down from 30 While the average American man’s average income has decreased, family in- years ago, study finds come has risen slightly because there are more women entering the workplace. By Richard Conlyn Still, the income from these families has Summer Titan Staff Writer shown a steady decline in growth. The [email protected] report states that there is a slow drop in the rate of growth, which is currently American men in their 30s today, on at 9 percent, compared to the previous average, are making 12 percent less than generation, which was at 32 percent. their fathers’ genera- “There are several tion did, according factors to consider to a study released by The crisis is grow- when looking at this The Economic Mo- “ study. Along with bility Project. ing, and factors like the convergence of

The report states women in the work- that men in their 30s divorce and inflation place, there is an in 1974 had a median have played a role in impact and change income of $40,000 the decline of income. “ in the economy with in modern dollars, the influx of immi- compared to men in – Pinal Modi grants that are in the SO CAL HOCKEY 2004, who made an CSUF Accounting Student workplace today,” - The average income of said Robert Mead, won the Stanley Cup $35,000. Cal State Fullerton Wednesday. They dom- “The American professor of econom- inated the Senators, dream has been premised on this bed- ics. winning 6-2 and win- rock principle that each generation “The demographics have changed. ning the best-of-seven will do better than the one that came Women are more open and there are series in five games. before,” said John Morton, director of more stay-at-home dads and that makes For additional cover- Pew’s Economic Mobility Project. a difference in these findings,” said -Sa Morton and his colleagues are looking gnika Sen, CSUF professor of informa- age, see page eight. for the answer to what is driving these tion systems. economic trends. Future studies will ad- When looking at the income figures dress possible factors such as globaliza- the numbers historically follow the up- tion and changing family structures. ward trend of each generation exceeding “The crisis is growing, and factors like divorce and inflation have played a Ducks win the Stanley Cup role in the decline of income for today’s SEE INCOME - PAGE 4 Underage drinking and driving is still a problem New legislation and friends and fellow students of those who the realm of college, there are no assem- to young to buy alcohol. doesn’t prevent them from acquiring died,” Gail Butler, Executive Director of blies held to demonstrate and reinforce On-campus Traffic Safety and- En and consuming alcohol. activists target underage Orange County MADD chapter said. the importance of not driving drunk. forcement conduct educational pro- In 1996, the U.S. government made “It is devastating that the teens lost their In 2005, based on the grams for different groups such as so- effective the Zero Tolerance Law. Start- driving and drinking lives.” Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated rorities, fraternities, student athletics ing this year, the law forbids individuals According to Butler, the goal of Traffic Records System, collisions that and housing residents. under the age of 21 to operate a motor By Ani Argalian MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk involved alcohol in Orange County Whether it’s direct or indirect young vehicle with a blood alcohol concentra- Summer Titan Staff Writer Driving, is to support the victims of the killed 84 people and injured 2,175. adults are constantly receiving positive tion of .01% or more. [email protected] violent crimes of impaired driving. Also in 2005, according to the Cali- and negative messages about drinking. Although the law states zero toler- MADD free victim services guides fornia Attorney General’s Criminal Jus- How they process and act on the mes- ance, it limits the alcohol intake for Tragedy hit Perris High School in the victim through the criminal justice tice Statistics Center, there were 13,604 sages they receive is key to the varying underage drinkers to a minimum of 0 Riverside County recently when three system, assisting them with necessary DUI arrests in Orange County. outcomes that will follow. to .01%. students were killed in a car crash while paperwork, referring them to programs “I think the media makes it seem like “Alcohol-related crashes demonstrate According to the law, some cough on a senior trip to San Diego. that can assist with financial and medi- if you have money you can do what- the importance of grassroots efforts syrups and mouthwashes have alcohol The teenagers were racing when their cal recovery and offering emotional sup- ever you want, even put other people within the community to get involved in their formulas, which may alter the car went off southbound Interstate 15 port. at risk,” Benh Pham, advertising major, in programs that limit the access of al- BAC level at times. in Escondido, struck a tree and flipped Car-crash scenes are displayed in 19, said. cohol to teens and also perpetuates this “Underage drinkers are processed the over. front of high schools for students to un- Pham thinks that it should be harder message: never to get into the car with same way a person over 21 is processed. Some eyewitness accounts suggest derstand the reality and danger of drunk to purchase alcohol, but not every res- a driver who has been drinking or using If the officer in the field believes the that the teenagers may have been drink- driving. taurant or club checks sometimes. other drugs,” Butler said. ing alcohol. Although the theatrical displays may Pham said that she has bought a wrist It’s illegal for individuals under the “Our hearts go out to the families, continue for teenagers when they enter band at a club before even though she’s age of 21 to purchase alcohol, but that SEE DRUNK - PAGE 4

Today Thursday Word of mouth titans to hit super-regionals To nuke or not That hot tip you just got from your buddy is 2-0 against UCLA going into the Two students look at nuclear power and see might actually be an advertisement Page 3 last games before Omaha Page 8 whether it’s worth the cost 2 www.dailytitan.com NEWS June 7, 2007 Weather Calendar 5-day Forecast WAITING FOR RAIN June 7 - june 11 Today Sunny/ High: 76, Low: 57 TODAY: Free “Glow” Bowling, from 3 to 7 p.m.: “Glow” bowling free with Friday valid Titan Card at the Titan Student Sunny / High: 76, Low: 59 Union. Shoe rental is $2.50. Saturday Fullerton Market, from 4 to 8:30 Partly cloudy / High: 77, Low: 59 p.m.: Open farmer’s market featuring fresh produce, craft booths, children’s Sunday activities and a beer garden for adults. Sunny/ High: 73, Low: 59 Located at the Downtown Plaza. Ad- Monday mission is free. 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Copyright  2006 Daily Titan www.dailytitan.com NEWS June 7, 2007 3 Swag for reviews – the new way to advertise Word-of-mouth ads are the Penguin Group, started BzzAgent in their word-of-mouth employees to dis- late 2001, which quickly worked cam- close who they are. BzzAgent does. cheap, easy and highly pagins for Anheuser-Busch, Levi Strauss In 2004 Dave Balter founded the and Ralph Lauren. Word-of-mouth Marketing Association effective, experts say According to the company’s Web site, in an effort to help regulate this corner agents – those hired by BzzAgent to shill of the advertising industry. While the By Travis Taylor a product – come from all walks of life association’s standards are being ad- Summer Titan Staff Writer and all ages. opted, Proctor and Gamble and other [email protected] The agents are not paid, because companies have refused. the company wants honest reactions Brandon Evans, the press represen- Imagine being at the beach. You and from them. They are, however, given tative for word-of-mouth company a group of your closest friends are there the products to sample. BzzAgent said RepNation, said the company closely to enjoy the sand and surf. Free from its employees love being aware of and follows the association’s code and is not school. Free from worry. Free from ev- having access to products before oth- looking to decieve anyone. eryday life. The only things around you ers. They say they have 260,000 Agents “RepNation is up-front that our reps are the deep-blue ocean and miles and working for them in over 70 different are working for a particular brand,” Ev- miles of crystal-clear sky. campaigns. ans said in an e-mail interview. “Much While in this paradise you hear a Proctor & Gamble has two programs of the appeal from our programs is that friend mentioning over and over again currently running in the word-of-mouth students are being marketed to by stu- about how great Rockstar energy drinks universe, called Vocalpoint and Tremor. dents who are actively working for a are. When you talk to them about it, One targets moms and the other targets brand rather than people they cannot you are given a rude awakening: he has teens. Vocalpoint has over 600,000 em- identify with.” been hired by Rockstar to talk about the ployees and targets moms aged 28 to To Andrew Sutherland, a prospective energy drink every chance they get to 45. Vocalpoint has already worked for student at Cal State Fullerton, it doesn’t everyone who’ll listen. Dawn, Febreeze and Millhouse coffee really matter if the association principles He’s part of a new trend in advertis- – all Protor & Gamble products. It also are adopted at all. ing simply called word of mouth. had a run with ABC’s “What About “As a potential receiver of the adver- “It’s an effective tool to getting the Brian.” tising, how would I even know I had message out, delivered by a person-to- Tremor employs 225,000 teens to received the message?” Sutherland said. person audience,” said Olan Farnall, as- spread the word about movies studios “If it’s really good, how would I know?” sociate professor of communications. and music companies that have paid for Cari Rule, a 1998 CSUF alumna and Word-of-mouth advertising has been the service. mom, agreed with Sutherland. around in one shape or another for quite Professor Farnall says he believes that “Women share everything,” Rule said. some time. According to Farnall, several an on-campus representative would be “If they use a good product, go to a good years ago Ray Ban Sunglasses, in effort allowed as long as the advertising doesn’t restaurant or shop at a good store, they to bring sales back up, took to a word- invade the classroom. At that point, tell their friends about it. What does it of-mouth approach. The company went he would want to make the call over matter if they work for a company if to local high schools, identified the whether or not to allow the advertis- they really believe in the product?” most popular students, and gave them ing in. Farnall also said he feels that the While Vocalpoint, Tremor and Bz- Ray Ban sunglasses to wear. Shortly af- courtesy of arttoday.com controversy over whether or not these zAgent continue to grow, other compa- ter, sales went through the roof, Farnall “agents” identify themselves is taking a nies continue to get into the game. In a said. Several companies decided to let con- said. toll on society. world full of 24-hour info and advertis- The current word-of-mouth advertis- sumers themselves do the advertising. The two most successful companies “People are less likely to help those ing, word-of-mouth is inevitable. ing push began back in 2001 as a way to The reason why is simple, Farnall said. involved in word of mouth are BzzA- on the street, for fear of being tricked,” “For markting to be effective, it needs reach consumers who were weary from “It would take a lot of advertising to gent and Proctor & Gamble. Dave Bal- Farnall said. to be welcomed,” Evans said. “If it is constant bombardment of advertising. counteract the word of your friends,” he ter and Rick Pascocello, a publisher for Protor & Gambel does not require not, it will have an adverse effect.”

The Summer Titan Bush scolds Russian leader over nukes is on the Internet. By Terence Hunt ised. democracy. years in prison for lying and obstructing AP White House Correspondent The two leaders won’t see each other The accusations and finger pointing the investigation into the leak of a CIA until Wednesday and the opening of the created a tense atmosphere for the an- operative’s identity. PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) - annual summit of major powers in Hei- nual summit of leaders of the world’s Bush “felt terrible” for Libby and his www.daily President Bush took a double-barreled ligendamm, Germany. But Bush set the most prosperous nations. family, spokeswoman Dana Perino said. approach Tuesday toward Russia’s Vlad- stage with a series of remarks in Prague Even before the missile shield dispute, She would not comment on whether imir Putin as relations between Wash- before flying to Germany. the three-day meeting faced disagree- Bush might someday pardon Libby. titan.com ington and Moscow fell deeper into an “Russia is not our enemy,” Bush em- ments on issues ranging from global U.S.-Russia relations are arguably icy chill. phasized after Putin threatened to retar- warming to aid for Africa. worse than they have been at any time Stop backsliding on democratic re- get Russian missiles on Europe if a U.S. In the evening, Bush arrived in since the collapse of the Soviet Union, forms, Bush scolded the Russian leader. missile shield is erected. Germany unhappy about news from with bitter differences across a range of But don’t worry about a U.S. missile In a swift turn of events, China joined home. Just after Air Force One lifted issues. White House officials say they defense system in Europe, Bush assured Russia in criticizing the U.S. anti-missile off from Prague, the president learned him. system. Then, Bush faulted both Russia that former White House aide I. Lewis “The Cold War is over,” Bush prom- and China for their troubled records on “Scooter” Libby was sentenced to 2 1/2 SEE PUTIN - PAGE 5 4 www.dailytitan.com NEWS June 7, 2007 putin: worried about u.s. missiles New lab can see From page one trying to blackmail the free world in “Russia has been continuously mov- order to promote its ideological objec- ing to strengthen its democracy,” said have been surprised by the depth of Pu- tives. And so my attitude on missile de- Dmitry Peskov, a deputy chief Kremlin tin’s anger over the missile defense plan. fense is, is that this is a purely – it’s not spokesman who is in Germany for the Many ordinary Czechs worry the de- my attitude, it’s the truth – it’s a purely summit. “Russia is a democratic state the whole world fense shield could make them terrorist defensive measure, aimed not at Russia, that shares European values.” targets. but at true threats.” “As for U.S. assurances that missile By Asa Barnla lustrations on rainfall amounts, but re- Czech President Vaclav Klaus raised Bush invited Putin to cooperate on defense sites in Eastern and Central Eu- Summer Titan Staff Writer mote sensing can be used for more than those concerns during a meeting with missile defenses. “Why don’t you par- rope aren’t aimed against Russia, we re- [email protected] just this week’s weather forecast. Bush in the medieval Prague Castle. ticipate with the grettably have failed Students studying geography, envi- “It is very important that we win United States,” Bush to receive explana- Cal State Fullerton has a new state- ronmental studies and other disciplines maximum support for this project of said he would ask Pu- Please send you gen- tions of the feasibility of-the-art lab that is scheduled to be can benefit from learning this new tech- the Czech public who are very sensitive tin when they meet. “ of this anti-missile opened for the fall semester. nology while adding value and experi- to those issues,” Klaus said, standing “Please send your erals over to see how shield even though The new remote-sensing lab, located ence to their resume. alongside Prime Minister Mirek Topo- generals over to see we have had continu- on the fourth floor of the Humanities “It gives us new tools to do new re- lanek. how such a system such a system would ous contacts on dif- building, will bring students to the fore- search and it will attract new faculty and

The Czech Republic would house the would work. Send work. Send your sci- ferent levels,” Peskov front of cutting-edge technology. students,” said Jonathan S. Taylor, geog- anti-missile radar system, while Poland your scientists.” said. “Nor have we The lab will feature the latest technol- raphy professor. would be the site for the interceptor The White House entists. “ received an expla- ogy and over 15 state-of-the-art com- Some of the geography faculty plans rockets. called attention to – President Bush nation whom these puters which will provide many new to study deforestation in Brazil and re- “The people of the Czech Republic Putin’s remarks in an To Russian Leader Vladimir Putin facilities will be tar- opportunities for CSUF students and search other things that impact the envi- don’t have to choose between being a NBC News interview geting.” faculty. ronment with their new technology. friend to the United States, or a friend seven years ago when Before leaving Remote sensing is the practice of Effects on the environment such as with Russia,” added Bush. “You can be he suggested that na- Prague, Bush spoke at gathering information about the Earth’s erosion, pollution, glacier melting, veg- both.” tions work together on missile defense a democracy forum and met with about surface, oceans and space remotely from etation change and global warming can Bush stated what has been obvious against rogue nuclear powers. 30 political dissidents from around the the sky. be studied further with the new lab. for about two decades: “The Cold War “Such mechanisms are possible if we world. The information is usually taken The lab was made possible by a NASA is over. It ended,” he said. pool our efforts and direct them towards “China’s leaders believe that they can from satellite images but airplanes can grant for $696,735 which was used to Bush said the sole purpose of the de- neutralizing the threats against the Unit- continue to open the nation’s economy also do the job. create a 969-square-foot remote sensing fense system is to defend against a rogue ed States, Russia, our allies, or Europe, without also opening its political sys- But the images taken from remote center with a research area, 15 double- regime; U.S. officials say he was talking in general,” Putin said then. “We have tem. We disagree,” Bush said to ap- sensing are more than just pictures. monitor computer workstations, special about Iran and North Korea. such proposals, and we intend to discuss plause from the audience. “In Russia, By using radar and infrared band- lighting, software, data and a lecture “As I’ve told President Putin, Russia is them with President Clinton.” reforms that once promised to empower widths to go beyond what the human space. not our enemy,” Bush said. “The enemy A Kremlin official disputed Bush’s citizens have been derailed, with trou- eye can see, the pictures provide more CSUF’s new lab will add to the list of a free society such as ours would be a assessment of Russia’s democracy and bling implications for democratic devel- information than just visual. of Southern California Universities with radical, or extremists, or a rogue regime questioned missile-defense assertions. opment.” Normally, that information cannot remote-sensing capabilities, including be seen by the naked eye, but comput- Cal State Long Beach and UC Irvine. ers can translate it into different colors The initial courses that will include on top of an image to provide further use of the new lab will begin in the fall understanding of the area. semester. CSUF is open to utilize their drunk: 80 alcohol deaths in 2001 Newscasts use remote sensing on new technology for projects that will their weather reports when showing il- help the community and environment. From page one where he or she gets to choose a blood injuries (6 per day) and 12,074 DUI ar- or breath test. rests, of which 830 (6.9%) were under subject they stopped is driving under In most cases the subject is given a ci- age 21. the influence because of their -objec tation and is held until sober or released “When it comes to impaired driving, tive symptoms and performance on the to a sober adult that is willing to take we can do this by making the unpopu- income: 12 PERCENT field sobriety tests, the officer places the responsibility for the subject. lar choice of being the designated driver, subject under arrest,” says John Brockie, According to MADD statistics in standing firm and not getting into the CSUF Investigations Sergeant. 2001 Orange County reported 80 al- car with an impaired driver, and by en- According to Brockie the subject is cohol-related traffic fatalities (1 every couraging others to do the same,” Butler LESS BUYING POWER then transported to the police station 4.6 days), 1,959 alcohol-related traffic said. From page one lies in the hands of the people working, and society needs to provide a chance at its predecessors. But the report indicates the rewards that come with success, the that this pattern has at least temporarily report said. come to a halt. According to the report, there is a “This is not to say that all workers growing public policy debate that is have not experienced earning increases, reacting to increasing anxiety from the fact is that some industries have people. benefited, like the tech and computer The focus on economic mobility industries,” Mead said. helps policymakers to look at underly- “Others have not been so fortunate, ing causes of inequality. like auto manufacturing or the steel Furthermore if the discussion only ad- business. If those sectors offset each dresses inequality, then the government other exactly, on average you are going will try to fix the problem by increasing to get zero wage growth which is what benefits or implementing a more aggres- this study has found,” he added. sive tax scheme, the report said. The report states that the current na- And by shifting the view to mobility, tional economic debate is one in which the attention points to other opportuni- there is too much attention on inequal- ties like health care, family and educa- ity, and not enough on the more impor- tion, it continued. tant issue of whether the foundation of The Economic Mobility Project will opportunity still exists. further research mobility, and how However, inequality is an important much of an impact it has on America factor because motivation ultimately and our economy, over the next year. www.dailytitan.com NEWS June 7, 2007 5 After walking, some alumni are still students Some walked with a class not to technically graduate. “I did notice that every time someone Cal State system in May. ficials. Students are allowed to walk across said ‘congratulations’ I’d tell them that She was set to have her bachelor’s de- On the day she met with her coun- to go, but others found the stage at the graduation ceremony I have to go to summer school,” Allah- gree in psychology, until her counselor selor, who told her that she would not and get their name called even though Bakhshi said. “I was really tired.” told her she was still in need of 14 more be able to walk until December 2007, they still had a year left they may have units left that they need CSUF will officially be in Allah- units until she could officially obtain she got a letter in the mail telling her to complete, according to CSUF’s grad- Bakhshi’s past when she takes her final her degree. she needed to turn in her grad check be- By Jennifer Caddick uation policy. class, business management 449, during “When I found out I had 14 units I cause she would be participating in the Summer Titan Staff Writer Many students opt to go through the second summer session. was shocked because I had already been May 2007 commencement. [email protected] with the ceremony even though they Allah-Bakhshi’s brother, Ali Allah- there for five years,” Castaneda said. No one further contacted her saying will not officially get their diplomas un- Bakhshi, also graduated with his busi- According to Castaneda, although she would be unable to be in the cer- You have your cap and gown on, til they finish all of their classes, whether ness degree but with an emphasis on she was complete with all her general emony, so she assumed it was all right, your tassel is turned to the right, endless they are taken in the summer session or finance. He too walked knowing he had education credits and all of her psy- Castaneda said. pictures are blinding you and the om- following semesters. one capstone class, management 449, to chology units, her counselor informed “I’m not mad because I got to gradu- nipresent questioning of, “So, what are Senior Syna Allah-Bakhshi graduated enroll in. her she needed 14 “filler units” in- or ate with my friends, but they are not so you going to do now?” echoes around with a degree in business administration Work played a big part in Ali’s deci- der to graduate, which could consist of organized,” Castaneda said. you throughout the day. with an emphasis in entrepreneurship sion not to try and cram a final class in anything she wanted. She said she plans Since taking so many units at CSUF For many students answering that this year. She knew she would be walk- his already-full schedule. to take a yoga class and an Intro to As- this summer would be a challenge for question is easy. Their future is filled ing with three units pending, but she “ I could have taken the class with tronomy class. Castaneda, she is also enrolling at a with graduate school, teaching posi- chose to go through with the ceremony my other classes last semester, because The remedial classes Castaneda had junior college to make up some of her tions, traveling and various job offers anyway. I only had nine units, but I was also to take at the beginning of her college remaining units, a popular choice for they eagerly await to explore. “I decided to walk even though I working full-time,” Ali said. “I didn’t career might have been what held her many students. Still, the contradictory Other students must mutter under knew I had one class left,” Allah-Bakh- want my work schedule to interfere back from graduating on time. information did not damper Castaneda’s their breath that they will still be at- shi said. “I didn’t want to wait another with my grades.” “A lot of the units I took didn’t count graduation day. tending Cal State Fullerton for another whole year.” For other people having units left to towards my graduation,” Castaneda “If I still had units to make up that semester … or two. Allah-Bakhshi had three units left to complete their degree came as a sur- said. “But I had to do it.” counted towards my major I would Since the 2007 class was the largest complete, but felt it would be too much prise. Castaneda said CSUF slightly played have waited, but to me I feel like I have CSUF has ever had with over 9,500 to take along with work. Patricia Castaneda was one of the un- a part in her situation because of con- graduated,” Castaneda said. graduates, many students were in the Knowing she had a few more units to lucky students who was mistaken when flicting information that she was given Castaneda will be done with all her position to walk at commencement, but finish didn’t affect her graduation day. she thought she would be done with the by her counselor and other school of- units this December. Microsoft’s new desktop is actually a desk By Travis Taylor the brain child of Stevie Bathiche of placed directly on the screen. Surface is rience, which allows multiple users to “Is that all?” said James Lee, a service Summer Titan Staff Writer Microsoft Hardware and Andy Wilson able to scan the camera’s SIM card and work at once; also, object recognition, manager for Claim Jumper Restaurants. [email protected] of Microsoft Research. The two wanted download the photos to the desktop. which enables digital content transfer. “I think we can afford that.” a better computer and a better way for Once there, simply touching the corners While not commercially available According to Rhu, Microsoft Sur- Surface, Microsoft’s newest develop- consumers to interact with these new of the photos lets users shrink, enlarge, until 2010, Surface will begin to ap- face is just a commercial example of the ment, is a flat, table-like computer that computers. After several years of tests, crop or alter them. pear in airports, restaurants and hotels future of computers. Researchers are allows users to employ only their hands trials and prototypes, the duo came up Place a cell phone on Surface, drag in November. With a hefty price tag of working on something called ubiqui- to manipulate images and will recognize with the current design. Surface features the photos over to the phone and watch $10,000, they may be the only ones able tous computing, where computers will objects placed on its screen. a 30-inch flat screen set into a 42-inch them upload instantly. to purchase the computers. be in everything. Surface eliminates all wires and plug- table. “I haven’t seen it, but it sounds like an ins. Because of its unique design, mul- Microsoft labels Surface “surface interesting product,” said James Choi. tiple users can work simultaneously on computing” and encourages direct in- chair of the computer science depart- the same screen but on different proj- teraction with digital material. Perhaps ment. ects. Microsoft predicts that Surface will the biggest selling point for the new According to the Surface Fact Sheet change the computer use forever. technology is its widely acclaimed ob- downloadable from Microsoft’s Web “I am not surprised,” said Tae-Wan ject recognition. With five cameras un- site, four features make it stand out: Rhu, associate professor of the comput- derneath the screen, an object can be direct interaction, where users grab er science department. “I knew it was a placed on Surface, and the computer content without a keyboard or mouse; future trend.” recognizes it. multi-touch contact, or recognizing Surface, first imagined in 2001, is For example, a digital camera can be many points at once; multi-user expe- 6 www.dailytitan.com OPINION Week of June 1- 7, 2006 Titan Editorial RNC big names didn’t win Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 party’s primary debates By Steve Jones brought home. left out as most of the questions, and Summer Titan Staff Writer When asked about the church versus time, were allotted to McCain and Giu- Give it a taste [email protected] state debate, it was Paul who said clearly, liani. The Ducks, as you’ve probably happening at that little corner store “It shouldn’t be a matter of the president Throughout the night it was only heard, have won the Stanley Cup. you never go to? He may not be as well-known as Rudi or the Congress, it should be local peo- Paul who provided answers, unlike the For the truly uninitiated, the How great could that little res- Giuliani or as outspoken as John Mc- ple, local officials, the state determining rest; and though he agreed with the cur- Cup is sort of like hockey’s Super taurant down the street be? Cain, but Ron Paul stole the scene at the these things,” and finished, “We don’t rent “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of ho- Bowl, but with at least four games Heck, maybe that Parmesan Republican debate in New Hampshire need somebody in Washington telling mosexuality in the military like the rest instead of one. pasta you never tried because it’s on Tuesday, offering a fresh voice in a us what we can do.” of the candidates, Paul did say, “If there The question of the hour, then, not your favorite could be mind- faceless crowd. It was Paul who called for the end of is homosexual behavior in the military may be this – who won the Cup numbingly good. As candidate after candidate defend- preemptive war in U.S. policy, criticiz- that is disruptive, it should be dealt last year? A few of our readers prob- And true, just like the NHL ed the decision to go to Iraq and spout- ing the rejection of the “just-war theory with. But if there’s heterosexual sexual ably knew the answer to that, but was a few years ago, those changes ed off the same opinions and views we of Christianity.” behavior that is disruptive, it should be we’re willing to bet most of them could be terrible. have heard so many times before, Paul Though Paul’s words on policy issues dealt with.” don’t. The league suffered through two spoke out against the war in a conser- promised a different direction than that In the end it was Ron Paul who was Hockey’s sort season-ending vative manner, continually referring to promised by the rest of the Republicans the winner of the debate, referring to of to the sports strikes, damag- the Constitution on rights issues and and may prove him to be the best candi- the old days of the Republican Party, world what ing its fan base questioning the current state of the Re- date, the front-runners didn’t let up, but championing small government and the “Rocky Horror here in America, publican Party. still failed to steal the spotlight. Constitution and looking to truly lead “Hockey’s sort of to It was Paul who started the night off, McCain, who spoke forcefully while the country in a new direction. Picture Show” is perhaps irrepa- to movies. The the sports world what rably. introducing himself as a “champion of often running past the one-minute lim- But Paul still remains an unlikely can-

name “cult clas- “Rocky Horror Picture Canadians, the Constitution” while the rest of the it, defended the decision to go to war didate, considering his libertarian views sic” comes to however, still candidates spoke of being husbands and but criticized the Bush administration and constant straying from Republican

mind. Show” is to movies. consider the fathers, senators and governors. of mismanagement. policy. H o c k e y The name “cult clas- “ sport to be their It was Paul who refused to follow Giuliani got the most laughs, joking Even so, it’s refreshing to see a can- games are often country’s nation- the group’s lead on Iraq, calling for the after lightning struck outside and cut off didate refuse to put on a face for voters sold out, but sic” comes to mind. al religion. But withdrawal of troops as soon as pos- his microphone as he defended his pro- while ignoring what he believes is right their TV ratings we in the states sible, stating that if there is no progress choice view on abortion. for this country. Maybe there is still are consistently have turned our by September that the troops should be But Paul and other candidates were hope. poor (at least, backs still-proud compared to sport. other sports). As sports fans, we become so en- But our point isn’t that hockey’s trenched in our viewing habits that underappreciated. Nor is our point we lose forsake any league that isn’t 180 days to find inequality is that hockey’s a great game (even our own. though it is). Our point is that But the point is that, even if there’s a big world out there. you don’t like hockey – or pasta There are a lot of choices, meta- or whatever – trying it once won’t phorically speaking, beyond foot- leave a hockey taste in your mouth not any kind of real justice ball and baseball (not that those are for all eternity. bad games to watch). Ask any person on the street There are a lot of really cool who the last five Super Bowl win- A new Supreme Court he’s considering retirement as well. employers to avoid being held liable for things happening beyond what any ners were, and odds are they’ll rattle In casual conversation you discover long-term job discrimination. one person knows. them off with ease. decision makes it much he has quite a bit more stashed away in Can anyone establish discriminatory If something as big as hockey Ask the same about the Cup, harder to sue for fair pay the old 401K. Wow, maybe you should trends within a window of six months? and its 100-plus-year-old cham- and that person’ll probably stare at have put away more. Statisticians would say that’s just too pionship game can happen under you blankly. You probe. He made 40 percent more small a sample size. our noses, what else could be out Last year’s Cup winners were the By Jocelyn Loren than you last year but you do the same This leaves employees with the impos- there? Carolina Hurricanes, by the way. Summer Titan Staff Writer job and you work just as hard. You sible decision to sue within six months What incredible things could be Now you know. [email protected] probe deeper. and risk insufficient proof to win a case He’s a UCLA alumni and from the or to collect evidence of discriminatory Picture it. You’ve recently graduated same fraternity as your supervisor. You trends just to be told they’ve exceeded and you’ve been hired at the firm you’ve smell something foul Bruin – er, brew- their statute of limitations. had your eye on since junior year. ing. After discovering subtle pay inconsis- Everything’s just the way you’d The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tencies, any sensible person would leave Letters to the Editor planned it to be. You go bowling with employees are allotted 180 days to file a job long before 180 days of back pay the new guy in the office down the hall complaints of discrimination. justifies a fight in court. The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include and you often spend lunch with your The ruling overturned a lower court’s This ruling will only hurt those who the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors, supervisor talking sports – he’s a big decision to award Lilly Ledbetter back work for their employers in confidence and other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if ap- UCLA fan. pay when it found and without reason plicable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, Yeah, this was a great career choice. an Alabama Good- to believe there can grammar and spelling. Send letters to either Joe Simmons at jsimmons Twenty years later you’re considering year Tire & Rubber be such a pay dispar- @dailytitan.com or to the paper at [email protected]. retirement. You’ve been there as long as Company guilty of ity. the guy in the office down the hall and discrimination. “After all, asking fellow Employers would Ledbetter claimed employees for salary only need to hide dis-

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By Ira Podell and Rob Niedermayer made it 2-0 with it seems AP Sports Writer 2:19 left in the frame. Travis Moen had two goals, one that By Eric Sifuentes The Anaheim Ducks aren’t called never touched his stick and another in Summer Titan Staff Writer mighty anymore. Now they can simply conventional fashion. [email protected] answer to Stanley Cup champions. When Francois Beauchemin scored The 14-year-old Ducks captured a power-play goal with 1:32 left in the Should I stay, or should I go? their first NHL title with a 6-2 victory second, the Ducks’ two-goal lead was That is the question Lakers star Kobe over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday back and the excited crowd anticipated Bryant is asking himself these days. Photo Courtesy of ARttoday.com night, ending the series in five games in an appearance by the Stanley Cup that That question needs an answer and front of the home folks yet again. sat in a crate offstage. only time will tell if the Lakers, the fans Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer McDonald scored just after the first and others across the nation will get it. won it for the fourth time, and brought half of a 5-on-3 penalty expired, and In one day, Bryant had stated that he his brother Rob and teammates Teemu Rob Niedermayer doubled the lead with did not want to be traded by the Lakers, Summer golfin’ Selanne and Chris Pronger along for the a streak down the right side. then he demanded a trade, the he finally ride for their first. He blew past Mike Comrie and back- backed off from his trade demand. by Richard Conlyn gets under way with a shot-gun style Scott Niedermayer finally earned the handed a shot in off Emery, who went Obviously Bryant is confused and Summer Titan Staff Writer approach. MVP award many thought he deserved down on all fours as the puck sat behind frustrated with the direction the orga- news@ dailytitan.com Players will line up at different four years ago. him with 2:19 left in the period. nization has taken and has let his emo- holes, rather than all starting at the The 36-year-old Selanne waited 14 Alfredsson made it 2-1 at 11:27 of the tions show and get the best of him. Dust off your sand wedge and first tee. They will then play from the seasons and 1,041 regular season games second, but Phillips’ big mistake put the During the time he was demanding grab your spikes for the 13th annual position of the best lie to continue to become a champion. After leading life back in the building. He pushed a a trade, Bryant stated that he would Dean’s Summer Classic Golf Tour- the match. the Ducks in scoring this season, he pass as he came out the left side and the rather “go play on Pluto” than stay with nament, with proceeds going to sup- After the divots are put back and capped off the year with a title. puck went into Emery’s skates, finding the Lakers. port the Dean Scholar program. the sand traps are groomed, the play- “What an unbelieveable feeling. I’ve its way in with 4:16 left in the period. A couple of hours later, he changed The tournament will be held at ers will adjourn to the clubhouse been waiting a long time,” Selanne said. But Alfredsson renewed Ottawa’s his mind. the Mesa Verde Country Club in where dinner, awards, a raffle and a “What an ending...There were times hope with a short-handed goal with That change of mind came after Kobe Costa Mesa on Monday at 8:30 silent auction will start at 5:00 p.m. when I never thought this would hap- 2:22 left. The good feeling was soon had a conversation with coach Phi Jack- a.m., with registration and a driving The cost is $300 per player in- pen.” dashed when Beauchemin ripped a long son, which seemed to calm down the- range warm up. cludes dinner. Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson slap shot past Emery 50 seconds later superstar. There will be a putting contest at There are still open tee green supplied all the Ottawa offense despite during the same power play. Bryant then made a call to local ra- 9:00 a.m. Box lunches will be pro- sponsors, which are an additional feeling the booing wrath of the fans, Moen made it 5-2 with his second dio station KLAC and said, “I can only vided by Mimi’s Cafe at 10:30 a.m. $300 per spot. who chided him all night in response to of the game and Corey Perry gave the hope that they do something, because I to carry out to the course, and Ben For more information, contact his shooting the puck at Scott Nieder- Ducks a four-goal lead with 3 minutes don’t want to go no place else.” He add- and Jerry’s ice cream will be served Alice Rodriguez at 714-278-4229, mayer in Game 4. remaining. ed, “I don’t want to. I want to stay here, for dessert. or e-mail her at arodriguez@fuller- Andy McDonald started the scoring Emery showed some of the nerves he so I hope they do something. This is my At 11:00 a.m., the tournament ton.edu. 3:41 into the first period with a power- displayed in the series-opening loss. He team. I love it here.” play goal, his third tally in two games, allowed all six goals on 18 shots. This was a dramatic change from what he said earlier when said, “as tough as it is to say that and as tough as it is to come to that conclusion, there is no other alternative.” Whatever advice Jackson gave to Titans set to take on Bruins at home him is something all Lakers fans must be thankful for. by Eric Sifuentes The winner of the series will earn be hosting the Super Regionals for the game series back in February. Jackson promised his star player that Summer Titan Staff Writer a trip to the College World Series in fifth-straight year and coming into the This is a much-anticipated match the Lakers as an organization are ready [email protected] Omaha. series, CSUF has made 29 trips to the up between two teams that were both to do something and want to get some- The first game will be Saturday, June postseason with 16 Regional wins, five seeded No.2 coming into the Regional thing done to make him happy again. Picked by the NCAA Selection Com- 9 at 4 p.m. and the second game will Super Regional wins and four national series, and is a match up with both As of right now, Bryant does not mittee, Cal State Fullerton will be one follow on Sunday, June 10 at 7 p.m. If titles. teams carrying momentum after their seem to have much trust or faith in the of eight hosts for the Super Regionals at necessary, game three will be played on As for UCLA (33-26), the Bruins are respective wins . Lakers, and especially in owner Dr. Jerry Goodwin Field. Monday, June 11 at 4 p.m. making their 12th NCAA appearance For ticket information, call the Ath- Buss. CSUF, winner of the San Diego Re- Game one will be on ESPN while and it is their first trip to the Super Re- letic Ticket Office at 714-278-2783. As Bryant mentioned, “I don’t have gional will host the UCLA Bruins, win- game two and three (if necessary) will gionals since 2000. Be there to support the Titans and (Buss’) number. Call me.” ner of the Long Beach State Regionals, both be on ESPN2. During the regular season, the Titans their quest to Omaha for another na- Lakers fans were shocked by Bryants in a best of three series. The Titans, with a 36-23 record, will defeated the Bruins twice in a three- tional title. rash statements and only hope he re- mains with their favorite team. “We need to get another big name in here to play with Kobe and it will take less pressure off him,” said Raul Ramirez, hardcore Lakers fan. Rumors are already swirling about potential players that might be wearing the purple and gold come next season. Those names are Jermaine O’Neal (Indiana Pacers), Vince Carter (New Jersey Nets), Tracy McGrady (Houston Rockets) and Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves). “Every team in the playoffs besides the Lakers had two to three star players on their team and we need that in L.A,” said Lakers fan Matthew Serrano. If Bryant comes back with the de- mand of yet another trade, it will not be easy. Bryant would have to waive his no- trade clause in his contract, a deal that still has four years and $88.6 million left on it. If he does indeed get traded, the team that acquires him must automatically pay Bryant a $9.5 million bonus. If he is not traded, Bryant can opt out of his contract after the 2008-09 season. His contract is set to expire in 2011. He is due to make $19 million next sea- son and $21 million in 2008-09. Trading Bryant will not be easy, given his contract, and in the NBA, salaries must match up to make trades. The Lakers do not want it to come down to this, putting them in position to hurt the team and their fans. However, some have not given up on Bryant. “Wherever he goes, I go,” said Bryant fan, Jose Garcia.