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Since 1960 Monday Volume 87, Issue 1 August 25, 2008 DailyThe Student Voice of California Titan State University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND DNC offers Campus Life Cantina replaces The Pub The registration deadline for opportunities the Sept. 13 English Writing Pro- ficiency exam is Aug. 28 at 5pm. You can register for the EWP on- for unity and line through the Student Portal. Visit the Testing Center’s Web site at www.fullerton.edu/testing for dissent registration instructions. There is Daily Titan reporters will a $20 test fee, payable at the time of test registration. Test registra- provide updates of con- tion may close early if maximum vention news as it unfolds seating capacity is reached. If you missed the registration BY JEssica terrell deadline but wish to take the Daily Titan News Editor EWP, you may try to take the [email protected] exam on a standby basis. Call the Testing Center at 714-278-3838 A four-day commercial for the for detailed standby instructions. 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See DNC, Page 5 selection of Joe Biden as the Democrats’ vice presidential can- didate. Some realized a long time ago Nation’s best-known universities want to lower drinking age to 18 that Barack Obama, the party’s presumptive nominee for presi- dent, was not going to pick Clin- Many upset that colleges ing current laws actually encourage Other prominent schools in the urging parents to think carefully full-time students at four-year col- ton as his running mate. are doing this, believe it dangerous binge drinking on cam- group include Syracuse, Tufts, Col- about the safety of colleges whose leges suffer injuries each year related Others held out hope until pus. gate, Kenyon and Morehouse. presidents have signed on. in some way to drinking, and about they awoke to the announcement may lead to more deaths The movement, called the- Ame But even before the presidents be- “It’s very clear the 21-year-old 1,700 die in such accidents. Saturday morning. thyst Initiative began quietly recruit- gin the public phase of their efforts, drinking age will not be enforced “Obviously we’re not in favor of Susan Castner, a Clinton dele- BY JEREMIAH RIVERA ing presidents more than a year ago which may include publishing news- at those campuses,” said Laura lowering the drinking age. It’s ulti- gate from Portland, Ore., said she Daily Titan Assistant News Editor to provoke national debate about the paper ads in the coming weeks, they Dean-Mooney, national president of mately going to create more prob- sees some of Clinton’s qualities in [email protected] drinking age. are already facing sharp criticism. MADD. lems than it would solve … on this Biden. She likes his experience, “This is a law that is routinely Mothers Against Drunk Driv- Both sides agree alcohol abuse by campus we take a hard line on those especially on foreign policy. College presidents from about evaded,” said John McCardell, for- ing says lowering the drinking age college students is a huge problem. issues and we’ll continue to do so … “It really kind of humanizes 100 of the nation’s best-known mer president of Middlebury College would lead to more fatal car crashes. Research has found more than 40 I don’t see lowering the drinking age Barack Obama,” Castner said. universities, including Duke, Dart- in Vermont who started the organi- It accuses the presidents of misrep- percent of college students reported as a benefit to anyone,” CSUF Po- “He has this air of perfection, mouth and Ohio State, are calling zation. “It is a law that the people at resenting science and looking for at least one symptom of alcohol lice Chief Judi King said in a phone and Joe Biden is more down to on lawmakers to consider lowering whom it is directed believe is unjust an easy way out of an inconvenient abuse or dependence. One study interview. earth.” the drinking age from 21 to 18, say- and unfair and discriminatory.” problem. MADD officials are even has estimated more than 500,000 See DRINKING, page 2 “I love his passion,” Castner said of Biden. “I like him a lot.” Obama announced Saturday that Biden, a senator from Dela- Large-scale active shooter drill happening this semester ware for the past 36 years, would be his running mate, passing over Fullerton Police and Fire semesters, is designed to assess how said. “Furthermore, the learning Clinton, Kansas Gov. Kathleen well all the agencies will work to- curve will mostly be with the CSUF Sebelius, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine Departments and Uni- gether as well as test to see if all the population who will be assessing and Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh. versity Police will practice training programs are coinciding how well we can work together on Clinton issued a statement Sat- working together with each other. the matter.” urday praising Obama’s decision “If there was a large active shooter Police will use their community and calling Biden “an exception- BY JEREMIAH RIVERA event on campus we would rely on service officers, as well as other cam- ally strong, experienced leader Daily Titan Assistant News Editor all of those agencies to assist us. Just pus volunteers, if necessary, to play and devoted public servant.” [email protected] like they would rely on us to assist the roles of suspect(s), faculty, staff them in an event,” Brockie said. and fleeing students during the After being among the first uni- Because this semester’s active course of their drill. WEATHER versity police departments to incor- shooter drill will involve a much “To put it (the drill) on campus, porate two CSU-mandated Active larger response from surrounding especially in the library that has a lot MONDAY Shooter and Shelter in Place drills, agencies as well as emergency medi- of history, kinda brings it all home,” Partly Cloudy/High: 86˚, Low: 66˚ the Cal State Fullerton University cal response teams, it will be con- Brockie said referring to the 1976 TUESDAY Police Department plans to take ducted on a day where no classes will shooting where CSUF custodian Partly Cloudy/High: 84˚, Low: 64˚ their emergency preparation prac- be in session. Authorities are also Edward C. Allaway went on a five- tices to another level. choosing the Pollack Library, a more minute shooting rampage through WEDNESDAY University Police have not yet set challenging and populated building the basement and first floor of the Partly Cloudy/High: 82˚, Low: 65˚ a date for a drill that will test the in- than last semester’s stadium press Pollack Library killing seven people teroperability of surrounding agen- box, to secure as part of the emer- with a .22 caliber rifle. THURSDAY cies with their own in the case of a gency response drill. CSUF University Police are work- Partly Cloudy/High: 82˚, Low: 63˚ large active shooter scenario but are “Fullerton fire would come into ing to set the standard in emergency FRIDAY sure it will be this fall. play in the case of mass triage. Fire response procedures. This year marks Partly Cloudy/High: 82˚, Low: 64˚ University police will work with would need multiple paramedic the third consecutive term (four Fullerton city police, Fullerton Fire units, multiple ambulances, a pos- years per term), that CSUF Uni- Department and Placentia police of- sible medevac situation, and it’s just versity Police have earned accredi- CONTACT US ficials to respond to the mock active a good drill for them to go through tation through the Commission on shooter call. also,” Brockie said. Accreditation for Law Enforcement Main line: 714-278-3373 All of the agencies have similar “Our department is very fortunate Agencies Inc. 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See ARRIVAL, Page 3 6 Column x 1 inch Color Ad 2 Page Two August 25, 2008 IN OTHER NEWS Drinking: What’s the right age limit INTERNATIONAL From Page 1 But critics say McCardell has ing young people to alcohol. Henry Wechsler of the Harvard A recent Associated Press analysis badly misrepresented the research by “I have seen a number of young School of Public Health. US hoops back on top, beats Spain for gold medal of federal records found that 157 suggesting that the decision to raise people who have gotten into a va- But, “I wish these college presi- college-age people, 18 to 23, drank the drinking age from 18 to 21 may riety of difficulties with alchohol dents sat around and tried to work BEIJING (AP) - Arm-in-arm, they climbed onto the middle of the med- themselves to death from 1999 not have saved lives. abuse … I just feel that the longer out ways to deal with the problem als platform, the spot that for so long was U.S. private property. through 2005. The statement the presidents have you delay (the drinking age), the on their campus rather than try to Some players flashed their Olympic medals to the crowd. One pretended Moana Jagasia, a Duke University signed avoids calling explicitly for greater the probability of responsible eliminate the problem by defining it to take a bite, just to make sure it was real. sophomore from Singapore, where a younger drinking age. Rather, it drinking,” said President Gordon in out of existence,” he said. Yep, it was gold — the color the Americans always used to win but hadn’t the drinking age is lower, said re- seeks “an informed and dispassion- a phone interview. Duke faced accusations of ignor- since 2000. ducing the age in the U.S. could be ate debate” over the issue and the In fact, MADD CEO Chuck ing the heavy drinking that formed Culminating a three-year mission to end years of embarrassment, the U.S. helpful. federal highway law that made 21 Hurley said, nearly all peer-reviewed the backdrop of 2006 rape allega- team survived a huge challenge from Spain, winning 118-107 in the gold- “There isn’t that much difference the de facto national drinking age studies looking at the change showed tions against three lacrosse players. medal game Sunday. in maturity between 21 and 18,” she by denying money to any state that raising the drinking age reduced The rape allegations proved to be a After overwhelming everyone for seven games, the Americans led by only said. “If the age is younger, you’re bucks the trend. drunk-driving deaths. hoax, but the alcohol-fueled party four points with under 2½ minutes to play. Then they proved they could getting exposed to it at a younger But the statement makes clear the A survey of research from the U.S. was never disputed. handle a close game that seemed would never come in Beijing. age, and you don’t freak out when signers think the current law isn’t and other countries by the Centers Duke senior Wey Ruepten said Their prize: the first U.S. gold medal since the 2000 Sydney Olympics. you get to campus.” working, citing a “culture of dan- for Disease Control and others university officials should accept Dwyane Wade scored 27 points for the Americans, who found a much McCardell’s group takes its name gerous, clandestine binge-drinking,” reached the same conclusion. the reality that students are going to gamer Spanish team than the one they humiliated by 37 points earlier in the from ancient Greece, where the pur- and noting that while adults under McCardell cites the work of Al- drink and give them the responsibil- tournament. Kobe Bryant added 20 points. ple gemstone amethyst was widely 21 can vote and enlist in the mili- exander Wagenaar, a University of ity that comes with alcohol. believed to ward off drunkenness if tary, they “are told they are not ma- Florida epidemiologist and expert “If you treat students like chil- used in drinking vessels and jewelry. ture enough to have a beer.” Further- on how changes in the drinking age dren, they’re going to act like chil- He said college students will drink more, “by choosing to use fake IDs, affect safety. But Wagenaar himself dren,” he said. NATIONAL no matter what, but do so more dan- students make ethical compromises sides with MADD in the debate. Duke President Richard Brodhead gerously when it’s illegal. that erode respect for the law.” The college presidents “see a prob- declined an interview request. McCain ad says Obama snubbed Clinton in VP CSUF philosophy major Joel Sal- “I’m not sure where the dialogue lem of drinking on college campuses, But he wrote in a statement on the cedo, 19, disagreed with McCardell’s will lead, but it’s an important topic and they don’t want to deal with it,” Amethyst Initiative’s Web site that DENVER, CO (AP) - John McCain’s campaign said Sunday that rival assertion. to American families and it deserves Wagenaar said in a telephone inter- the 21-year-old drinking age “pushes Barack Obama snubbed Hillary Rodham Clinton as a running mate because He said, “It (binge drinking) is not a straightforward dialogue,” said view. “It’s really unfortunate, but the drinking into hiding, heightening its of her criticism of the Democratic presidential candidate, a claim the Obama necessarily caused by the acceptance William Troutt, president of Rhodes science is very clear.” risks.” campaign immediately dismissed. or the availability of alcohol. It has College in Memphis, Tenn., who has Another scholar who has ex- It also prevents school officials A new McCain ad, the second since Obama revealed his choice of fel- more to do with a group mentality. signed the statement. tensively researched college binge- “from addressing drinking with low Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on Saturday, challenges Obama’s motives in It has nothing to do with whether or But some other college adminis- drinking also criticized the presi- students as an issue of responsible passing over his former top rival and choosing Biden, who dropped out of not it’s illegal.” trators sharply disagree that lowering dents’ initiative. choice.” the presidential contest after a poor showing in Iowa, the first contest. Chief McCardell claims that his experi- the drinking age would help. “I understand why colleges are do- Hurley, of MADD, has a different Obama strategist David Axelrod insisted Biden was “a better fit.” ences as a president and a parent, as CSUF President Milton Gordon, ing it, because it splits their students, take on the presidents. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Biden offered “the full pack- well as a historian studying Prohibi- who has attended alcohol abuse pro- and they like to treat them all alike “They’re waving the white flag,” age.” She said he “has challenged the status quo. And he’s even criticized tion, have persuaded him the drink- grams for teenagers, said that parents rather than having to card some of he said. Senator Obama, so it’s a tribute to Senator Obama that he’s not just choosing ing age isn’t working. should be responsible for introduc- them. It’s a nuisance to them,” said AP contributed to this story. a yes man but a person who will speak what he believes.” STATE active shooter: police preparing Arson blamed for deadly fire at Perris adult home From Page 1 maintaining an overall vision for the using ConnectED, a service capable and I’m not in the position to final- national Association of Campus Law department, emergency notification of sending hundreds of messages at ize some of the design exercises but PERRIS, CA (AP) - A fire that tore through an adult care home, kill- Enforcement Administrators. efforts and the department’s use of once, to notify students of an emer- we always try to incorporate some of ing one man and injuring two other people, was deliberately set, authorities Along with awarding their accred- communications technology. gency on campus. Officials have not our mass communication resources. said. itation, CALEA also acknowledged Last semester the CSUF admin- decided whether or not ConnectED We can simulate sending out mes- Fire investigators determined that arson caused the blaze Saturday morn- CSUF Police Chief Judi King’s im- istration utilized several means of will be tested in this semester’s drill. sages or we can send messages. I’m ing at Perris Place Adult Residential Care Facility, Riverside County sheriff’s plementation of an active shooter communication including text mes- CSUF Emergency Management not sure if we’re gonna test internally spokesman Matt Diaz said. evacuation plan, the department’s sages, e-mails and direct calls to stu- Coordinator Justin Hendee said, “I or if we’re physically going to send Diaz said a call for help from a pay phone shortly after 3 a.m. sent crews to relationship with other agencies, dents cell phones and home phones believe this drill is still in its infancy the messages out.” the facility, which cares for physically and mentally disabled adults. Several people were trapped in the 20-room building when firefighters arrived, county fire Capt. David Hudson said. Other residents were evacuated and fire crews doused the fire within about Pulitzer Prize winner is new Daily Titan adviser 45 minutes. The body of a man was later found in the lobby, Diaz said. Two other people were taken to a hospital for treatment of minor burns Ricardo Chavira brings editor and Mexico bureau chief for “I wanted to teach ever since I was Clanin said he asked Chair of and about 40 residents were displaced by the fire and taken to a nearby mo- the Dallas Morning News and was an undergrad,” Chavira said, adding the Communications Department tel, authorities said. years of teaching and a foreign correspondent for Time that he finally realized his goal when Anthony Fellow to reassign him be- The fire caused $200,000 in damage, fire spokeswoman Massiel De Gue- reporting experience to magazine. he became a part-time instructor at cause he wanted to teach some other vara said. the job As a political journalist, he covered CSUF. classes. stories regarding political change in As the new adviser for the school Chavira brings a wealth of jour- Mexico and Cuba. Chavira concen- paper, Chavira is able to do both– nalism experience to the table said BY MUEy saephanh trated in international affairs with an teach and be part of a publication. Fellow. He has been an important Daily Titan Assistant News Editor emphasis on Latin America. “I am very excited and honored foreign correspondent and is knowl- For the Record [email protected] In 1994, Chavira was part of a to be in this position. I have big edgeable about new technologies. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Pulitzer Prize-winning international shoes to fill, but I look forward to “We are hoping he will bring the For the first time in six years, the tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any reporting team at the Dallas Morn- that,” Chavira said. Titan to new heights in the dissemi- Daily Titan Newspaper will have a incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction ing News. Professor Tom Clanin, the paper’s nation of campus news across vari- new adviser at the helm this fall. printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any The 10-person team that traveled previous adviser, said he will miss ous mediums,” Fellow said. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will to more than 20 countries and pro- being the Daily Titan’s adviser, and Professor Robert Sage, adviser for Ricardo Chavira will take over for be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online duced a series of articles over nine that he has left the door open to re- of the advertising department of the Professor Tom Clanin, who had ad- version of the Daily Titan. months, “Violence Against Wom- turning as adviser someday. He ap- Daily Titan, said that Chavira’s expe- vised the paper since fall 2002. Please contact executive editor David Carrillo at 714-278-5815 or at en,” that won the prestigious jour- proves of the selection of Chavira as rience will help increase the quality Chavira is a lecturer at the UC [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any nalism award. new adviser. of the Web site and multimedia. Irvine School of Social Sciences, errors. After winning a Pulitzer Prize, “I think Ricardo’s professional “I think it’s great and (I am) really where he teaches journalism, writ- Chavira continued as a part of the background is outstanding, and he looking forward to a terrific year,” ing and Chicano/Latino Studies. He Dallas Morning News team for an- will do an excellent job as adviser,” Sage said. teaches journalism at Cal State Ful- other 10 years. Clanin said. “He understands the Chavira said he hopes to help ad- lerton and has been a faculty mem- After almost 30 years in the me- problems and issues of newspapers, vise and be a resource for the pub- ber at CSUF since 2004. dia business, Chavira decided to both in the outside world and in lication and is excited to work with Daily Titan A professional journalist for al- become a journalism teacher at the terms of the environment of a uni- students in a more hands-on set- most 30 years, Chavira was a senior university level. versity newspaper.” ting. Editorial Executive Editor David Carrillo News Editor Jessica Terrell Asst. News Editor Jeremiah Rivera Asst. News Editor Veronica Espinoza Asst. 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The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. forming Education” (Multi-Day Event) forming Education” (Multi-Day Event) I Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan Information from http://www.fullerton.edu/calendar August 25, 2008 News 3 CSUF summer news roundup Semester break summary “It’s a smart transition since the self- These programs in turn are geared contained kitchens required students towards security, social services, pub- of events, information to cook and shop for their own food,” lic space regulation, policy advocacy and Fullerton student life Chamberlain said. and consumer marketing. The building will house 1,064 Approximately 1,000 teenagers By Allen D. Wilson beds, stand five stories tall and cost will be interviewed in the study. Daily Titan Staff Photographer $120 million to construct. The exhibit “Querer es Poder: 50 [email protected] PCL Construction Services and examples” found its home in the Pol- Steinberg Architects are contracted, lak Library on June 5. Development plans for new dor- but the project will be up for finance The story behind 50 successful La- mitories, a major grant to the Social and schematic design approval on tino graduates of Cal State Fullerton Science Research Center, and an Sept. 17 before the Board of Trust- was previously on display in the city exhibit in Pollak Library featuring ees. halls of Santa Ana, Irvine and Fuller- successful Latino alumni of Cal State The building will be built south of ton before it arrived on campus. Fullerton were among the notable the existing residence halls in Parking Depictions of artists, community events occurring over the summer at Lot E. They are tentatively scheduled leaders, educators and politicians, CSUF. for opening in fall 2011. including Mayor Sharon Quirk and Construction for the new dorms The Social Science Research Cen- Santiago Canyon College President are slated for construction during ter received grants for more than Juan Vazquez, were included in the winter intercession, according to $100,000 by the nonprofit research exhibit. Steve Chamberlain, senior project group Rand Corporation to study A water line broke in between manager of the new Phase III of stu- the effects of business improvement the first and second floors of Titan dent housing project. districts on youth violence. Shops, the campus book store, on the A contract was reached on July The grants, paid for by the U.S. evening of Aug. 1 , flooding the entire 21 to build new dorms in the style of Centers for Disease Control and Pre- first floor. residence halls. vention, were awarded on June 17. The amount of the damage has yet While all existing on-campus “This study is part of an effort to to be assessed, though Titan Shops dorms are suite-style apartments, understand how to make neighbor- Director Chuck Kissel called it “sig- Phase III will mark a shift in style. hoods safer for children and families,” nificant,” saying that carpet had to be The new dorms will take the form said Laura Gil-Trejo, associate direc- replaced and some walls had to be cut of residence halls that have commu- tor of SSRC, in an e-mail interview. open. nal bathrooms and kitchens, with The business improvement dis- There were a few inches of stand- dining facilities as the signature. tricts under study tax all business and ing water, according to Kissel, though By allen wilson/Daily Titan Staff Photographer “Part of Phase III will be buying property owners in order to pay for no books were damaged because they The exhibit “Querer Es Poder: 50 Examples” found its home in the Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library after being on display in into a meal plan,” Chamberlain said. services, activities and programs. are kept on the second floor. Irvine, Santa Ana and Fullerton City Halls. It recognizes 50 of the most successful CSUF Latino alumni.

By Kelly Lacefield/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Campus buildings were evacuated and tapped off after a 5.4 quake hit at 11: 42 a.m. August 14. Parking officer and student Anthony Ga, 20, far left, explains to students they will not be allowed back into the building for that day 4 NEWS August 25, 2008 Photo and Visual College convention precedes the DNC Comm become one The board consists of elected stu- to become the future leaders of the season, where a minority candidate Collaboration of courses Obama candidacy is expected to generate a dent officials from all across the -na Democratic Party. has essentially won the Democratic will help students with greater interest and participation from college tion. President of the CSUF chapter of nomination. work in the future At their Web site, CollegeDems. College Democrats Courtney Baxter Student attendance in past CDCs students and other youth around the nation. com, their vision is stated as be- is very excited for the coming elec- have ranged between 500 to 1,000 By Muey Saephanh ing “committed tion season. college students. Daily Titan Assistant News Editor by Jeremiah Rivera largest conferences and is open to to keeping our Both the Special arrangements have been [email protected] Daily Titan Assistant News Editor any college student who is a member nation safe and College Demo- CSUF chap- made to house students attending [email protected] of a College Democrats chapter. expanding oppor- crats will be hosting ters of College the college convention in the nearby Starting this semester, the Photo “The organization (here) helped tunity for every “ Democrats and University of Denver dormitories. and Visual Communication concen- Although the Democratic Na- reach out to the community last se- American. That all sorts of watch par- Republicans are The CDC runs for three full days trations have been merged. tional Convention usually steals the mester ... through attending county commitment is re- ties, youth panels and planning events prior to the DNC, held at the Pepsi This will increase the appeal of majority of the limelight during this meetings, helping out with the flected in an agen- here that have Center in Denver. Students attend- graduates of the program to mass time of the election season, organiz- County Board for Young Democrats. da that emphasizes other events through- not been con- ing the CDC are encouraged to stay communication employers. ers of the 2008 College Democrats Some of our students are even work- the security of out the Democratic firmed. in Denver throughout the DNC de- Paul Lester, CSUF communica- of America Convention are an- ing on the Obama campaign,” said our nation, strong “I’m very ag- spite the fact that not everyone will tions professor, said both concentra- ticipating larger numbers and more the adviser to the CSUF chapter of economic growth, National Convention gressively want- be admitted into the DNC. tions will give the students more op- student involvement than previous College Democrats, Associate Pro- affordable health in Denver. ing to do this ... I “College Democrats will be host- portunities, which will lead to more conventions, according to the CDC fessor of Political Science Stephen care for all Ameri- have high hopes ing all sorts of watch parties, youth funds and a larger staff. Web site. Stambough. cans, retirement and I’ve been panels and other events throughout The only disadvantage of the This year’s college convention will The Cal State Fullerton chapter of security, honest – Lauren Wolfe, “ chatting with the Democratic National Conven- change is the period of confusion for begin Friday, Aug. 22 and will run students for Obama, whose numbers government, and President of the the College Re- tion in Denver,” Lauren Wolfe, existing photojournalism students, through the following Sunday at the civil rights.” College Democrats of publicans trying president of the College Democrats ranged over 38 students last semes- America Lester said. Denver Convention Center. ter, morphed into the CSUF chapter The annual to organize joint of America said in a video posted on “There are changes to the pro- A tentative agenda has been posted of College Democrats, Stambough CDCs help keep events,” Baxter the CDC Web site. gram within individual courses and and covers topics ranging from race said. student leaders said in a phone College Democrats is a national additional courses, but no existing and gender to new media and how it The CDC is held annually, with informed with up-to-date campaign interview. organization made up of 50 state photo communication student will has mobilized the youth, along with an extra emphasis on election years, information. Organizers of the CDC are ex- federations, each of which has local have additional requirements. Every a panel discussion covering hip-hop and is organized by a national execu- They also give student leaders new pecting to reach a new all-time high chapters located on college campus- student always graduates under the and politics. tive board for College Democrats of tips on how to improve campaigning in student attendance given the his- es, scattered throughout each state. checklist they started the program,” The CDC is one of the nation’s America. skills, recruit new members and how torical significance of this election Lester said. New Google e-mail for CSUF students within Titan Apps E-mail now powered by “The old e-mails required us to Cal State Fullerton has entered into function in their e-mails, without and sees a vast improvement in the the old e-mails. Students will have have hardware to store the disk space a multi-year contract with Google. having to download any application. e-mail. about a month after school starts to Google; faculty and staff from the old system,” Hidalgo said. “We are in a four-year educational They will be able to talk to their He says the university’s link with transfer everything over. We wanted e-mail may follow “Now that we are powered by Google contract with Google. The four-year peers instantly through the Google the number one search engine is a to give enough time for people to get there is no need for the old hardware. agreement is at no cost. It works out application. Next to the telephone, huge step. it all over,” Hidalgo said. By Raj Modha Everything is stored through Google. for both parties, because we get a Google chat is the fastest means of “The university was really - look Faculty and staff have not been Daily Titan Staff Writer Google is constantly upgrading the better e-mail system and Google is electronic communication. This will ing ahead hooking up with Google,” switched over with students. They [email protected] amount of disk space each student increasing their user base. It works expedite communications because Lavoron said. will still be using the same e-mail can use. Back when we started in for both of us. The only time we need now students will not be waiting for Along with the new chat func- system until the students have been The Cal State Fullerton -Infor June, each e-mail had about 6.5 gi- to do any maintenance is if there is a e-mails. Smart phones and PDA’s tion, Google has just introduced a assimilated to the new one. Hi- mation Technology division has gabytes of memory. Since that time software upgrade,” Hidalgo said. also have an application to have ac- new application called Lively which dalgo said it might be a while until launched a new e-mail system for Google has updated the disk space to The new e-mail system started in cess to e-mail and chat through their enables the user to create a virtual the faculty and staff are powered by Cal State Fullerton students. The seven gigabytes. Every time Google June. phones. room that can be visited by friends. Google. new student e-mail system will be increases the disk space, CSUF e- “We just implemented the system Breann Ramos, a senior, likes the Google’s application is intended for “Faculty and staff have not been powered by Google in use with Ti- mail space will increase too.” and we haven’t seen any problems new system. more of an intimate virtual environ- upgraded as of yet. Those are the tan Apps. The system will allow easy The new systems are an improve- yet. It is still very new, but as of yet, “Just getting to the e-mail is eas- ment. only servers on campus that we have communications with professors, ment from the old e-mails because no problems,” Hidalgo said.The new ier then before. I had a hard time Those students concerned about to maintain ... we are considering students and other offices through- they require no maintenance on the e-mail has a chat function that is one navigating it (before). I like the chat their old e-mails can still access the moving the faculty and staff over to out campus. university’s part. Before, if there was of the most used features of the new function, it seems cool. I haven’t old system until the end of Septem- the Google application. We want to Director of IT Projects Rommel a technical issue with the e-mails, e-mail. used it much, but it just looks better ber. make sure that we have no problems Hidalgo says that the new system is the university would have to find the Students can now log into their than the old one,” Ramos said. “When you log into (where) your with the students before we move a huge improvement. problem and fix it at its own cost. student e-mails and enable the chat Reynolds Lavoron, a senior, agrees new e-mail is you will see a screen for on,” Hidalgo said. August 25, 2008 News 5 Laughing journalist goes to China and DNC ‘Daily Show’ Correspon- rorism and failing economies, civil going to differ from other events you state! Where they follow you around dent Rob Riggle sees the rights violations, a lot of times com- have covered for the Daily Show? and listen to everything you say and edy can be nice to get that informa- get in your personal space. humor in it all tion out there ... make it so that we RR: Well we are the best (exple- can discuss it. tive) news team in the country, right DT: Did you have someone fol- Daily Titan: Can you tell me a now–I believe ... so I think we are lowing you around? little bit about the transition from DT: You are the only Daily Show going to be bringing the heat, bring- your past comedic work to working correspondent that served in the mil- ing the funk and bringing the noise RR: Yup. We did. I wouldn’t say on the Daily Show? itary. Can you tell us about your ser- to Denver. Basically, we are going to following us like we had a perma- vice and how that affects your work stir it up and see what happens. nent tail, but whenever we showed Rob Riggle: I was an impro- on the Daily Show? Does it make up somewhere and started filming, it viser by trade, that’s how I kind of you feel uncomfortable to lampoon DT: Do you ever have a hard time would be about two or three seconds came up. I started studying at the the military? keeping a straight face when you are before we had a police escort for the Upright Citizen’s Brigade theater interviewing a political figure? What remainder of our time. here in New York back in 1997. I RR: No, it doesn’t make me un- kind of mindset do you have when just kept at it day and night, seven comfortable at all. I am actually still you go into an interview with a po- DT: Who do you think would days a week. And I caught a break in the reserves. I am in the Marines litical figure? win in a fight, the Daily Show or the when someone from Conan O’Brian and it doesn’t bother me at all. Colbert Report? (“The Late Show with Conan Obri- RR: Yeah, it is tricky. And it is an”) came down... Then I caught a DT: Do you think it (your mili- very difficult to ask some of the asi- RR: You are in luck ... that’s al- couple more breaks, SNL (“Saturday tary service) gives you some extra nine questions we ask, and to put ready happened. It happened last Night Live”) and then I went to the insight or helps you come up with people on the spot like that. And to night ... we took them out to the Daily Show. Being a fake journalist skits? say a lot of the stuff we say. At the new shed ... Surprisingly, John Oli- is pretty tough. At the same time, all same time it’s a lot of fun. It’s a lot, ver and Samantha Bee are capable of it is is comedy. So, it’s a good time. RR: It definitely gives me insight a lot of fun. incredible violence. to what they (military) are doing, or DT: There’s a lot of talk about what they might be thinking. But it DT: What was the most unex- DT: A lot of the professors here how fake journalism might be the doesn’t really affect me comedically pected thing about reporting from are concerned that today’s students best kind of journalism right now, or because at the end of the day, if it’s China? don’t understand irony. Do you the best example of Fourth Estate. funny we go for it. If it’s not funny, think that any of the Daily Show Do you see that at all? we don’t. And actually Jon Stewart RR: The fact that I have black humor is lost or misunderstood by Photo courtesy of comedy central is a really good judge of that. That’s lung now. Beijing is pollution town. some of your viewers? RR: I think what it is, is the old Daily Show Correspondent Rob Riggle in a classic Comedy Central pose. why he’s Jon Stewart. That’s why he’s I heard all the reporters saying “God, adage. “The only person who could the best at what he does. He has a the smog over here is phenomenal, RR: Yeah, totally. I don’t look at tell the king the truth was the court so seriously. I don’t know what’s go- so sensitive and everybody’s offend- really good sense of what needs to be blah, blah, blah,” and I thought blogs, but every now and then some- jester.” Comedy makes the stuff ing on at college campuses, but ev- ed. Boo hoo. commented on and whether or not “OK, they’re just being wimps.” one will come in and say ... “you got- that’s difficult ... comedy can make erybody needs to chill out! I mean, the way we comment on it is funny. But I got over there and it was as ta to see this thing” and I’ll go look DT: the hard stuff more palatable. So it’s comedy. We’re not the news, So tell college students that bad as they said it was. Maybe even at it, and it shocks me at how people when you are dealing with the world we’re comedy. We’re on Comedy Rob Riggle says “boo hoo” and “chill DT: Do you have any idea of what worse than they said it was. It really just don’t get it. we are living in today, a lot of times Central. out”? is going to be the most absurd thing shocked me. They miss the forest for the trees when you are talking about war, ter- We’re doing comedy and it just (at the DNC) or how the DNC is Oh, and that and it’s a police every time and they are taking things blows me away how people are just RR: Yup.

cratic presidential nomination, he nee. Clinton was initially leading the by different campaign finance laws. music festival that will feature the will become the first African-Amer- Democratic race, but she lost, Jarvis “It’s a bit of a shell game in American band Rage Against the Machine. ican Democratic Party presidential said. politics,” Jarvis said, adding that he Sonny Jackson, public informa- DNC: Preview cont. candidate in American history. “Basically, voters got to decide thinks both political parties are play- tion officer for the Denver Police From Page 1 Hillary Clinton supporters lobby- “You have interests out there who things,” Jarvis said. “And that’s not ing the “soft money game.” Department said that he does not ing for changes, Jarvis said. will use the race issue in trying to how it’s always worked in the past.” There are also plans for pro-life expect rioting at the Rage concert, the parties normally pick their “In this election it [the conven- deter voters from him,” said Profes- Both the RNC and the DNC are demonstrations outside of Denver but said the police are prepared to presidential nominees, which is tion] will probably be more inter- sor Emeritus Jesse Smith, of the De- highlighting the “greening” of their abortion clinics, anti-war protests, cover all DNC events. why Sen. Barack Obama is called esting on the Republican side,” partment of Afro-Ethnic Studies at conventions and are making a push the College Democrats Convention, “We are bringing in additional the “presumed nominee,” said Mat- Jarvis said. “Members of the pro- CSUF. “Then you have people that for greater inclusiveness, with both and a volunteer day when delegates officers to make everything goes thew Jarvis, assistant political science life movement might try to get care about race less than in the past. parties reaching out to bloggers and to the convention are encouraged smoothly,” Jackson said. Officers professor at Cal State Fullerton who something in the platform to make You have a new generation of Ameri- college media. to help with projects in the Denver are being pulled from jurisdictions teaches the class “campaigns and sure that McCain doesn’t go mod- cans. People that were raised before The convention is normally held community. around Denver. Officers will be elections.” erate,” Jarvis said. the civil rights movement have re- earlier in the month, but was sched- Tent State University, an “alterna- working virtually around the clock. The conventions are when the two There are several elements that tired or died out.” uled for the end of August due to tive university, teaching the tactics Along with other members of the parties adopt an official platform– make this DNC important or un- Another element of the DNC, the late start date for the summer and strategies necessary to force an media, the Daily Titan Newspaper which is where most of the political usual, Jarvis said. Jarvis said, is that this was one of Olympics. A benefit of nominating end to this war,” according to its will have three reporters and a free- action takes place. The most obvious may be that the first primary elections in a long a candidate so late in the year is that Web site (http://tentstate.org) is or- lance photographer reporting from At the DNC, some of the behind- Obama, who had a black father and time where there was no incumbent after Obama and McCain are of- ganizing “hundreds” of protests and the convention. Daily updates will the-scenes machinations may be by a white mother, accepts the Demo- running, and no presumptive nomi- ficially nominated, they are bound events around the city, including a be available at www.dailytitan.com. 6 NEWS August 25, 2008 Cal State Fullerton not on worst universities list issue with a feature story that named and technical schools, the list rated Santa Cruz received “Most Stoned,” soon are their students getting jobs ously. California schools USC America’s 50 worst universities. only four-year institutions. The ar- University of Southern California and also if it’s a right fit for the stu- “Future freshmen will ignore our and SDSU won some Cal State Fullerton didn’t make ticle reads, “We factored in criteria was named “Most Superficial,” and dent,” Saldana said. “If they come findings at peril–unless they actu- dishonors the list, but many top-name schools like low SAT scores, incompetent New Mexico State University was from a small private school and they ally want to spend four years being were on what RADAR deemed the professors, rock-bottom admissions “Most Radioactive.” come to a large institution or vice accosted by Moonies, enduring hu- “Dishonor Roll.” standards, alcohol and drug con- Carlos Garcia Saldana, coordi- versa then it might not be the best miliating hazings, or drinking to the By Veronica Espinoza The list was created by RADAR sumption, rampant criminal activ- nator of undeclared programs at thing for the student.” point of brain damage,” RADAR Daily Titan Assistant News Editor [email protected] employees who did their research ity, and dubious alumni.” CSUF, said most of these types of “I don’t take a list like this seri- Editor-in-Chief Maer Roshan said. using statistics on academics, gradu- So who got named? Well for lists are subjective. “Its important ously,” Alfredo Salgado, CSUF in- RADAR publishes eight times a The general culture magazine ation rates and student life. starters, “Most Degenerate Student for students to know or be mindful coming freshman said. year in print and can be found on- RADAR published their September Ignoring community colleges Body” went to San Diego State, UC of the cost, majors available, how RADAR takes their findings seri- line at www.radaronline.com. Thirty-year member of CSUF’s police force set to retire

made,” Molina’s former partner of Veteran officer to hang six years, Tom Gehrls, said. Recalling a particularly humorous up his uniform and pick story, Gerhls told about one incident up a fishing pole while they were on patrol together years ago. After a suspect refused to pull over, the suspect led Molina on By Jeremiah Rivera a short car chase. The suspect turned Daily Titan Assistant News Editor down a dead end street, ditched [email protected] the car and began running through yards and jumping over fences. Mo- When Lt. Fred Molina began lina leveled a fence while pursuing his police career with the Cal State the suspect. Fullerton University Police over 30 When asked what Molina’s col- years ago, there were only 12 officers leagues will miss least about the on the squad. As a patrol sergeant, CSUF lieutenant, Gehrls responded Molina wore badge No. 12. with, “There is no least … He has After 30 years of campus growth, made working very enjoyable.” the CSUF University Police has Sgt. John Brockie, whose office is grown to 24 sworn officers and a a couple of doors down the hallway staff of approximately 25 Commu- from Molina’s, said, “Well he snores nity Service Officers, with badge pretty loud,” referring to the annual numbers ranging to over 70. Offi- fishing trip that Lt. Molina helps to cers are now equipped and trained in organize. the use of “less-lethal” police tactics, Described by Gehrls as an officer which were unheard of 30 years ago, who couldn’t make it across campus including the use of beanbag rounds without being stopped for a friendly and PepperBall guns. greeting, Molina was in charge of After announcing his retirement breakfast on those fishing trips and and posting a note on his door read- he would usually cook chorizo and ing “Gone fishing forever,” Molina egg breakfast burritos. said he would miss his CSUF fam- The fishing trips began in May ily relationships and friendships the of 1999 with seven people and was most. planned as a one-time trip. This past “From the president to the park- summer, 17 people embarked on Photo courtesy of csuf police ing officers,” Molina said, describing their journey to rake in some fish Cal State Fullerton Police Department and other officers from various agencies come together every year for a fishing trip at Crawley Lake near Mammoth. whom he would miss. and get a much needed share of rest Described by his fellow officers as and relaxation. witness to active shooter scenarios the maintenance and organization, and book ‘em, or offer them help.” contract with the university to over- a father or uncle-type figure, Moli- The lieutenant’s most notable at educational institutions over the which keeps the department’s shoot- It wasn’t unusual for him to offer see the transition. na’s ability to progressively commu- contributions to the CSUF police past decade. ing range consistently available. a warning, Molina said, but at the “He’s a professional university nicate with individuals across a huge department include the Patrol Rifle Molina also volunteers as range The lieutenant describes his pro- same time the warning is nothing to policeman because he’s friendly and spectrum of personalities is striking. Officer (PRO) Team that offers AR- master for his department’s shoot- fessionalism as “more by the spirit of be taken jokingly. respects every student, faculty and “He has the capacity to interact 15 rifle training for officers. Rifle ing range program. For the past the law than the letter of the law,” Molina was the only training of- staff member. We’re going to - defi with all levels of teaching, from little training, Molina said, is imperative 20 years, Molina has volunteered claims to have conducted his duties ficer when he began working CSUF nitely miss him,” President Milton kids at Camp Titan to arrests he had to his department given the nation’s for the position and is in charge of on a very simple basis of “hook ‘em He is now working on a six-month Gordon said. August 25, 2008 News 7 Titan Shops Bookstore provides guaranteed savings

The variety of programs of scholarship information through ing to use a textbook for two years wholesale value of books. the Titan Shops Web site and and are qualified to approve the use While students might be fac- and shopping incentives through employees at the campus of a textbook for at least two years. ing higher textbook prices this fall, for student keeps campus bookstore, not many students apply Kissel said e-books, which are PDF many said the prices are the least of shoppers faithful for scholarships. versions of the actual book, are also their worries. Not surprising, given the ap- a great option because the cost is Anh Tran, a 21-year-old public proach some students have toward usually around 65 percent of a new relations major, said she did not see By Luis Delgadillo the costs of textbooks. textbook. much of a difference in the price Daily Titan Copy Editor “My dad pays for them, so I can’t The only downside to an e-book of books she bought at the Cypress [email protected] really say that (textbook costs) has is that they cannot be sold back un- College textbook store and the anything to do with all my costs,” like new or used texts, which can be books she purchased here. Tran, who The cost of tuition has increased said 18-year-old freshman Lauren sold back to the bookstore for ap- is from Vietnam, said she was not as this fall, but thrifty Cal State Fuller- Pisano. proximately 50 percent of the origi- concerned about books as she was ton students still have opportunities Though Pisano has the benefit nal purchase price, Kissel said. about the cost of tuition for inter- to save some cash. of having family support, she said it According to the bookstore’s national students. Tran said the only The Titan Shops Bookstore con- doesn’t prevent her from being fru- Web site, http://titanbookstore. thing sending her in search of books sistently provides students with gal. com, a used book’s value depends on off-campus was the unavailability of money-saving opportunities that of- Though most of her books were whether a book will be used on cam- a textbook she was seeking. ten go unused. purchased, Pisano was able to find a pus for the next term or shipped to As such, convenience is a big in- “If students are really pressed for rental book. wholesalers to be sold elsewhere. centive for students to shop at the funds the first suggestion I have is “The next best option for a stu- A book that is resold on campus on-campus bookstore. apply for an ASI scholarship,” said dent would be rental,” Kissel said. may be worth as much as half of “Computer science seems a little Chuck Kissel, director of Titan Kissel said titles become available what the book cost when new, while bit high, math maybe not quite as Shops, which oversees operations at for rental through a partnership be- a book that will be sold online or much,” Hoff said. Ultimately, Hoff the bookstore located on the second tween the bookstore and faculty and to another school will have a lower said he prefers the convenience of By allen Wilson/Daily Titan Staff Photographer floor of the Titan Shops building. that the price of rentals is typically value. shopping on campus over the hassle Katy Sears, 22 years-old, spent $424 this semester and still has four more books to buy. Kissel said the partnership be- 35 percent of the cost of a new text- During Semester Buyback, which he has experienced with online re- tween Titan Shops and the Associ- book. is during the last two weeks of the se- tailers. low-price guarantee. Details for the ways ways we can improve, and one ated Students Inc. allows for 35 text- He said for the fall semester 35 ti- mester, students will be paid 50 per- “Basically, it’s a whole lot of work guarantee can be found on the book- of the biggest issues we’ve been fo- book loan scholarships to be given to tles would be available for rental and cent of the purchase value for their and I don’t get a much better price,” store’s Web site. cusing on is the customer service,” qualified applicants every semester. making titles available for rental re- books. After the end of the semester, he said. “We know we are doing a better Kissel said. Kissel said despite the availability quires professors who are both will- buyback prices vary according to the Titan Shops Bookstore also has a than average job ... but there are al-

Boulder and Penn State also are tak- Washington, D.C., who former- ternities and sororities. Boston Col- pline policies a step further. At Duke Universities monitoring ing a broader view of offenses that ely worked for many years with the lege goes further by sending a college University, the campus code requires can activate the campus discipline American Council on Education, official off campus to look for parties students to report misbehavior by system. representing school presidents from and students breaking the law. their fellow students to campus of- off campus behavior In Colorado, the code regulates 1,800 colleges and universities. A number of parties were shut ficials, no matter where the students any conduct that “affects the health, Penn State’s rules are similar to down this past year after Glen But- find themselves. Campus officials found a behavior and neighbors say the ef- safety or security of any member of those at the University of Washing- terworth spied a page on Facebook In a rural setting, responsible be- forts are working. the university community or the ton, but as university spokesman publicizing the events. The private havior is much easier to enforce, said new proactive approach The University of Washington mission of the university.” Bill Mahon points out, he has to university has put its students on Elaine Voss, director of the office of to regulate parties now enforces its campus behavior Since most college students live first hear about a student behaving notice that cyber-patrolling will con- student conduct at Washington State code off campus as well. off campus, colleges that want to be badly. tinue this year. University in rural Pullman, Wash. Associated Press A student doesn’t need to be on top of discipline need to extend Some local police departments The University of Minnesota’s A 1998 riot along Greek row and charged with a violent crime to acti- their reach beyond their own real work closely with campus authori- campus code is more typical: It is Washington State’s national reputa- SEATTLE (AP) Ah, life in the vate the campus code at this Seattle estate. ties, passing along arrest informa- only applied off campus during me- tion as a “party school” led the uni- university district. Cheap ethnic university. Being cited for breaking To some, this may sound like an tion; others do not. lees that happen around a campus versity to start taking a more proac- food. Vibrant street life. Fresh-faced the city’s noise regulations is enough overreaching of university authority; For example, if a Penn State event. Ohio State University applies tive approach to curbing off-campus students whizzing by on bicycles. to score an invite to the student con- to others, it’s a teachable moment. student breaks the rules over the its code off campus in cases of as- behavior. People who choose to live on the duct office. “We have a responsibility to weekend in State College Borough, sault, drug dealing and major inci- The student code was revised to beautiful tree-lined streets surround- Architecture professor Earl Bell, educate our students about being the university would probably hear dents that affect safety on campus. make the same rules apply to both ing the nation’s institutions of higher who bought a house in the Univer- responsible citizens,” said Elizabeth about it on Monday morning, but In New Jersey, Rutgers Universi- on- and off-campus behavior. A staff learning often get a more vibrant ex- sity Park neighborhood 40 years ago, A. Higgins, Washington’s director of the same violation in another town ty polices off-campus behavior only member checks the local police log perience than they expected — loud says he has discovered that there’s a community standards and student would go unnoticed. when campus officials have reason- every day. Campus police forward parties, rundown student boarding fine line between convenient and conduct, whose office has “educated” “It’s an imperfect system,” Ma- able grounds to believe a student their log to Higgins’ office. houses and trash generated by week- too close. 19 students since the extended code hon said. could be dangerous, said university Her staff does a lot of on- and end melees. “We’ve all got a kind of love-hate of conduct took effect in January. University of Washington police spokeswoman Sandra Lanman. Typ- off-campus education about alcohol A growing number of universities relationship with the University of The legal ramifications of these work with Seattle officers to patrol ically, that means a pending criminal abuse, personal safety and university are starting to take a more proactive Washington,” said Bell. policies are not entirely known, said the area north of campus thick with charge relating to a violent crime. expectations, including a three-day approach to monitoring off-campus The University of Colorado- Sheldon Steinbach, an attorney in off-campus housing including fra- Some universities take their disci- intensive freshman orientation. 8 NEWS August 25, 2008 Photo Essay: A Recent Anti-War Protest

By beth stirnaman/For the Daily Titan August 25, 2008 FEATURES 9 The Arboretum : A modern-day eden

By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Photo Editor An assortment of flowers can be found all around the arboretum. These Orchids are just one of many beautiful flower gardens that can be seen throughout the year.

By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Photo Editor By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Photo Editor Advanced gardner Greg Pongetti hangs out in the gourd tunnell, where numerous gourds hang down and provide a stark contrast to the surrounding plant life. The gourd tunnel is The best way to navigate through the 26 acres of the Fullerton Arboretum is by taking a just one of the many different places in the Fullerton Arboretum that are sure to catch people’s eyes and provide much-needed relief from hectic life in Orange County. walk through its designated paths, which twist and turn through a range of habitats. With the wide range of agricultural habitats, unique animal wild life, and beautiful flowers and plants, the Fullerton Arboretum offers a leafy green escape from urban living.

By Michael Thiele purposes but also thousands of visi- Not one to be satisfied with a help employ CSUF students who Daily Titan Photo Editor tors from all over the world. never-changing landscape, it is up to are hired to help tend the grounds. [email protected] Unlike most flowers that exude a him to introduce new and interest- The arboretum also utilizes the help pleasant smell when in bloom, the ing species to the arboretum, which of roughly 280 volunteers. That Clear blue skies as far as the eye corpse flower does the opposite. It is no easy task. number is hardly enough, according can see. Glorious conditions and produces an unforgettable, pungent There are many things that a cura- to Volunteer Coordinator Harriet a 76 degree temperature warm the stench that resembles that of a rot- tor has to consider when introduc- Bouldin, who thinks that they prob- body and soul. ting corpse, hence the name. ing a new plant to a garden. He has ably need twice as many volunteers Visitors’ ears are delicately bar- Unfortunately, it only blooms to know every plant intimately; how in order to be content. raged by the soft scraping of fall- every three to four years and it last much sunlight it needs, how much Some of the many jobs that vol- ing leaves hitting the ground, the bloomed in June 2006. water it needs, what type of soil it unteers help with are giving educa- rustle of squirrels scurrying up and The influx of visitors that this grows in and how it will react to tional and historical tours and prop- down trees, and the gentle serenad- event brings about the surrounding agating and growing plants that are ing of birds. A pleasant assortment is a great way for plants. sold in the arboretum’s plant shop, of colors, those only nature can pro- people to get ex- The eclectic oasis Although Barn- “The Potting Shed.”

duce, assault the eyes. A profusion cited about plants, encompasses 26 acres hill said he is not In the end, the Fullerton Arbore-

of alluring smells fill the nose with Chris Barnhill, the “ afraid to get his tum is not strictly a place to learn the every breath.It is days like this that living collections on the northeast hands dirty, his fancy names of thousands of plants make visiting the Fullerton Arbore- curator at the Ful- corner of CSUF and “ creations are not or discover which plants grow the tum such a feast for the senses and lerton Arboretum, is home to more than possible without best in Southern Californian weath- a great escape from the urban jungle said. the help of many er. It’s a place where visitors and stu- of daily life. Barnhill said he 4,000 different species people, specifically dents can go to relax, have a picnic, When guests walk through the en- hopes that curios- of plants. Advanced Garden- bird watch, or just take a refreshing By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Photo Editor trance, they are instantly transported ity about a well- er Greg Pongetti, walk through nature. The egret bird finds its way back home in the Fullerton Arboretum, which it shares along away from a world ruled by build- known plant such who is the arbore- On any given weekday, a plethora with many other wild life animals that inhabit the surrounding areas. ings and automobiles into a sanctu- as the corpse flower will possibly lead tum’s only full-time grounds keeper. of students can be found scattered ary that is a modern-day Eden. to enthusiasm about other plants. A 2006 graduate of CSUF, Ponget- across the 26 acres. Of course, a On the campus of Cal State Ful- As curator of the Fullerton Ar- ti–who also teaches bird watching good majority are either occupied lerton, the Fullerton Arboretum is a boretum, Barnhill makes sure that classes at the arboretum a couple of with school work or taking a quick relatively unknown paradise right in the arboretum maintains a diversi- times a year–majored in biology and nap before their next class. the university’s backyard. fied collection of species and that all has been working at the arboretum And it’s not just students who The eclectic oasis encompasses 4,000 plants in the gardens are iden- since the fall of 2006. take advantage of the scenery. Senior 26 acres on the northeast corner of tified correctly. He knows the scien- It’s up to Pongetti to keep the ar- citizen and amateur painter Sarah CSUF and is home to more than tific name of almost every species boretum in tip-top shape. Keeping Gonzalez said she has been diligently 4,000 different species of plants. housed on the 26 acres by heart and in mind that the Fullerton Arbore- working on a painting in the arbore- These range from the popular Titan enjoys naming them off in his head tum occupies 26 acres, it is safe to tum for almost a year. But for her, it Arum, or “corpse flower,” to the tow- as he walks across the grounds. say that he has his hands full. is not about the finished product. ering ombu tree, which is over 100 An employee of the arboretum Be it trimming trees, mowing the It’s about the process of learning feet tall and is native to Argentina. since 1999, Barnhill said he likes to grass, planting, landscaping, weed- a new skill and the joy of artistic Easily the marquee plant of the think of the vast arboretum as his ing, or just general maintenance, it is expression. Be it with a brush and By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Photo Editor arboretum, the corpse flower uses canvas and the thousand species of impossible for one man to do it all. paints or seeds and soil, the Fuller- The Cal State Fullerton Arboretum is a great place to escape hectic college life and take a its unique feature to not only attract plants as his moving and breathing Fortunately, Associated Students ton Arboretum is a place of inspira- break under a tree or to sit back and enjoy all that nature has to offer. many flies and insects for pollination colors. Inc. funds awarded to the arboretum tion for all who experience it. 10 FEATURES August 25, 2008 Cantina Lounge replaces Off Campus Pub Combination restaurant Cantina by date nights with his wife. The couple likes to go to dinner, and sports bar is classy then follow a cocktail with a night but affordable of dancing. “Often we would find ourselves By Jessica Terrell going to three places,” Salloum said. Daily Titan News Editor At the Cantina Lounge, couples [email protected] can have a Salloum-style date night without traveling to a second or A sophisticated dining and night- third location. club experience at an affordable price During the day, the Cantina is what first-time restaurant owner Lounge operates as more of a res- Bassel Salloum hopes to provide at taurant. Then after the dinner crowd the newly opened Cantina Lounge thins out, the night crowd comes in. on Nutwood Avenue. Recent weekend club nights have The Cantina Lounge opened in been attracting 300-400 people, Sal- July, replacing longtime Cal State loum said. Fullerton hangout and dive bar Off The Cantina Lounge does have a Campus Pub. dress code, but only on Friday and Outdoor fire pits, waterfalls, a Saturday nights, which Salloum said dance floor and a chic restaurant is to create a nightclub environment area fill the space that once housed on the weekends and eliminate “riff- pool tables and sports memorabilia. raff.” “The concept was a high-end res- The Off Campus Pub, which taurant/sports bar,” Salloum said. closed last fall, had a bad reputation, The Cantina Lounge is lavishly Salloum said. He invited numerous decorated with black leather chairs, city officials including the mayor of dark wood tables and soft recessed Fullerton to the grand opening, in lighting. an attempt to show how the Cantina Gone are the wooden oars and Lounge differs from the Pub. mounted fish of the Off Campus “I wanted to assure them that we Pub, replaced now with flowing accomplished our goal,” Salloum metal room separators and 50 plas- said. “I really think this area needed ma televisions. a change of pace.” “I have little bit of a fetish for Around 50 percent of the Off plasmas,” Salloum said, adding that Campus pub employees stayed for wherever customers sit, they can see the changeover, including CSUF what is on the television without student Nicki Sheridan, 21. By allen Wilson/Daily Titan Staff Photographer turning their head. Sheridan said she likes the changes Owner Bassel Salloum and his three children welcome the community to the Cantina Lounge celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 14, 2008 Salloum said he knows his res- – in particular the new sound system taurant has a much different feel and the weekend DJs. The security than the Off Campus Pub, but said at the Cantina Lounge is also better, he thinks that the Cantina will ap- Sheridan said. peal to a wide range of consumers. “There were a lot of fights at the Although the Cantina has a more Off Campus Pub,” Sheridan said. refined atmosphere than the typical “You don’t have guys hitting you on college bar, Salloum said he wants the ass, which used to happen at the the Cantina to be a hang for the Off Campus Pub.” CSUF crowd. CSUF student Jennifer Wilson, “I think college kids today would 23, said the wrong crowd used to appreciate a place like this,” Salloum come in to the Off Campus Pub, said. where she worked as a cocktail serv- Salloum is proud to point out er. his entrees, which are described “We don’t really have any prob- as “Mexican fusion,” range from lems here anymore,” Wilson said. $8-$16. The Cantina offers- dis “Before (at the Off Campus Pub) counted “Taco Tuesday,” happy hour I was afraid to talk to some people. on weeknights, and has plans for col- Now I just socialize with everyone.” lege night specials on Wednesdays. Although the Off Campus Pub A married man with three chil- was supposed to be a college bar, it dren, the 33-year-old Salloum said just wasn’t attracting students, Wil- By allen Wilson/Daily Titan Staff Photographer By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Staff Photographer he was partially inspired to start the son said. Mayor Sharon Quirk presented a certificate of congratulations to Bassel Salloum . The recently opened Cantina Lounge is located at 2736 E. Nutwood Ave. August 25, 2008 FEATURES 11 U.S. Senate intern finds way around nation’s capital Nabila Bolisay interns for Stephen J. Stambough, associ- CSUF. Initially, Bolisay was skepti- applied usefully to government.” nia for most of my life,” Bolisay said, UCLA, and it really doesn’t do much ate professor of political science cal of the power for one person to Bolisay applied for the Washing- “I need to go outside of my comfort for your confidence if you think Sen. Feinstein and will be and coordinator for the CSUF-DC change society. ton, D.C. internship at the urging of zone and actually see how politics about it.” at the House of Repre- program, said that the experience is “With taking some of the political her teachers. work at the most basic level.” There was one particular moment beneficial for students because of the sciences courses “Students who During her internship she assist- that Bolisay said she felt embarrassed sentatives this fall learning that takes place in the high- in college, it’s participate get ed in scheduling, correspondence, in front of her peers. By Amber stephens energy environment of Washington hard not to get “I realized how an exposure to petition signature gathering, giving “There was a chance we got to sit Daily Titan Staff Writer politics. jaded,” Bolisay important democracy the inside world tours of the Capitol, and other tasks down and have lunch with Sen. Fein- [email protected] “The program provides students said “You see “ of Washington, that were given to her. stein and I said something not too

with contacts that can help with fu- that people is as well as how im- D.C.,” Scott J. “After my experience in D.C., intelligent,” Bolisay said, “We got to Life-changing. Exciting. Eye- ture career goals, impressive work ex- are affected Spitzer, assistant I found out how important a con- ask questions and I asked her what opening. perience for a resume and a valuable so much but portant it is for every- professor of politi- stituent’s concern is to a politician,” she would have done if she would That’s how 20-year-old political cultural experience of living in an sometimes peo- cal science, said. Bolisay said. “We answered every not have become a senator. She said one to have a voice” “ science major Nabila Bolisay de- entirely different part of the country ple don’t make “They get a chance single letter and phone call. A lot of ‘I think I’d probably be governor.’ scribed her summer internship in and in a fully professional setting,” the smartest – Nabila Bolisay, to see what it feels people may think politicians don’t And she paused, then said ‘Do you Washington, D.C. Stambough said. “Students often decisions.” CSUF Student like to walk the care for them and they really do. have any other questions?’” “As an intern, I thought I’d get all say the experience of living there But after streets of the na- From what I saw, constituents mean Bolisay said that the senator pro- the dirt jobs,” Bolisay said. “But I is as valuable as what they learn in taking more tion’s capital, to be the world to the senators.” ceeded to answer questions from wasn’t treated that way at all. People their internship offices.” classes at CSUF, immersed in that Bolisay arrived in D.C. coming other interns. asked for my input and I was treated Bolisay first became interested Bolisay said her belief in politics was ‘inside-the-Beltway’ culture.” from a modest background in Ana- “Everyone else was asking these with respect at all times.” when she participated in a simula- revitalized. Bolisay was convinced she should heim, which at first made her feel super intelligent questions,” Bolisay Bolisay worked at Sen. Dianne tion of Congress in her Advanced “I realized how important democ- go for the internship when she re- like she had trouble fitting in. said, “There was a Rhodes Scholar in Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) office concen- Placement Government class in high racy is as well as how important it is flected on her college career. “I had a crisis of confidence when front of me who asked a really awe- trating on defense and foreign rela- school. She said that as she acquired for everyone to have a voice,” Bolisay “An alarm bell went off in my head I was in D.C.” Bolisay said, “Every- some question and Feinstein said tions issues as part of the Cal State vigor for politics, she decided to pur- said, “We all have different experi- when I realized I am about to gradu- one else came from either an Ivy Fullerton D.C. Internship program. sue political science as her major at ences and these experiences can be ate college and I’ve lived in Califor- League (school) or UC Berkeley or See Intern, Page 12

Confessed killer of Idaho boy can get death

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Boise, Idaho (AP) – A man who kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered a 9-year-old Idaho boy was deemed eligible for the death penalty by a jury on Friday, soon af- ter the killer himself came close to thanking prosecutors for showing the panel sickening videos of him abusing the child. The jury deliberated for two hours before issuing its unanimous ruling. When the hearing resumes next week, jurors must decide whether Joseph Edward Duncan III should be put to death for killing Dylan Groene in 2005. Friday’s verdict was not surprising after Duncan’s closing argument, in which he told the jurors they didn’t yet “have a clue” about the depths of his “heinousness.” Duncan, 45, didn’t react to the verdict. The slain boy’s father, - Ste ven Groene, and other family sup- porters embraced after the verdict but seemed to keep their emotions in check. Duncan, acting as his own attor- ney, will have the chance next week to convince jurors to give him life in prison without the possibility of pa- role instead of a death sentence. The jury’s sentencing recommendation is binding on U.S. District Judge Ed- ward Lodge. Duncan pleaded guilty to 10 fed- eral felonies for the trauma he inflict- ed on Dylan Groene and his then-8- year-old sister, Shasta, in May 2005 after murdering their older brother, their mother and her fiance in the Coeur d’Alene area. Duncan plead- ed guilty to those three murders in state court, where he also could be sentenced to death. “I should actually thank the gov- ernment for helping me get my eye for an eye by showing you the evi- dence that you’ve seen, the videos,” Duncan said during his closing ar- gument Friday. Duncan, a convicted pedophile originally from Tacoma, Wash., told jurors that by presenting the evi- dence, the government was “helping me to take away your heart and your innocence.” Steven Groene declined to discuss the case much, saying a gag order remained in effect, but said he was pleased with the ruling. Groene said he would lobby for stronger victims’ rights in the fu- ture. He objected to spectators at the hearing being permitted to view the videos of his son being abused, and said the spectators should have been screened to make sure they weren’t sex offenders looking to take pleasure from the highly publicized case. Duncan said he wasn’t in court because he was caught, but because Shasta Groene — the sole survivor of the kidnapping and attack — didn’t judge him for his actions, prompting him to take her home. It’s not yet clear if Shasta will tes- tify — and face the prospect of being cross-examined by her attacker — in the next phase of the trial. She did not testify in the phase just complet- ed. The court has ruled that if the girl does testify, it will be by closed- circuit camera and that the court- room will be closed to the public, with a transcript of her testimony given to reporters afterward. Duncan, originally from Tacoma, Wash., was a convicted pedophile before the killings. The rampage was the culmination of years of planning, he said, and he originally intended to rape and kill until he was killed. Duncan has a long string of ar- rests and convictions for crimes ranging from car theft to rape and molestation. 12 FEATURES August 25, 2008 Intern: From the senate to the house of Representatives From Page 11 “The Senate and House of - Rep resentatives are in similar rhythm in terms of how things work,” she ‘Peter (her chief of staff), you should said, “So I think I will be a lot more write that down, we should look that prepared this time before the intern- up.’” ship.” Bolisay said she expected for the As far as what Bolisay plans to do Senator to give a lengthier answer, after she is done with the internship and she certainly did not expect oth- and moves on to graduating, she is er interns to ask complicated ques- leaving her prospects open. tions. “I am leaning towards teaching,” “I kind of felt like an idiot,” she said. “I am not sure if I will be Bolisay said. a teacher or professor, but I want to However, Bolisay felt she had the somehow inform people.” chance to redeem herself to the sena- Bolisay stressed the importance of tor later on. Feinstein held a party education in society and pointed out for Father’s Day in which interns how it enhances our political and were asked to perform. economic systems. “I got to sing ‘The Star-Spangled “I believe in empowering people Banner’ and she was very com- t h r o u g h plimentary,” education,” Bolisay said. “ I Bolisay said, felt like I finally An alarm bell went off “I know we stood out.” in my head when I real- are in an eco- Bolisay said “ nomic rut she was intimi- ized I am about to gradu-

right now as dated when she ate college and I’ve lived in a nation but first met Fein- I don’t think stein but soon California for most of my “ e d u c a t i o n found how cor- life. should ever dial she is. – Nabila Bolisay, be hacked.” “She always Spitzer, took time to CSUF Student said he thinks say, ‘hello’ to Bolisay will us in the office go far with her intelligence and will- in and in the hallways,” Bolisay said, ingness to learn. “She really seemed to care about the “Nabila is really good at taking interns’ welfare. She would help out what she’s been taught in class as a anyone who needed her,” Bolisay beginning rather than an endpoint said. in her intellectual process, using her When Bolisay came back from newfound knowledge to reinterpret Washington, D.C., she said she felt her world in new ways,” Spitzer weird about returning. said. “I felt like I had an out-of-body Bolisay said she admires television experience,” Bolisay said, “Home personalities Stephen Colbert and didn’t feel like home for the first Jon Stewart for bringing up political time.” issues with a dash of comedy. Bolisay is heading to Washington, “My dream job would be to do D.C. once again this fall semester. something in a similar capacity She will be participating in the Leon where I could tell people about is- and Sylvia Panetta Institute for Pub- sues that are affecting them that they lic Policy Internship program. wouldn’t know about otherwise and This time around, she will be make them laugh,” Bolisay said “If I working with the House of Repre- could do that, I would be the happi- sentatives instead of the Senate. est person ever.” For more great feature stories, as well as the most recent in news, sports and opinion, make sure to

go to www.dailytitan.com By Michael Thiele/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Cal State Fullerton student Nabila Bolisay takes some time to relax in a classroom after returning from her exciting internship in Washington D.C. y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

August 25, 2008 13 [email protected] • (714) 278-5027 Setting sail to local sounds The fourth outing of the need for live music. 3 Hour Tour brings up- When she is not running her Web site, she works as a concert coordina- and-coming solo artists to tor for The Plush Lounge in down- Newport Harbor town Fullerton. For a while, her drive and passion to find intriguing Nate Jackson new acts literally drove her as far as Detour Editor Los Angeles several nights a week to [email protected] support her favorite bar bands and coffee house crooners, though she From the docks of Newport Har- usually ended up enjoying the music bor, the sight of another massive by herself. yacht swarming with people and “I constantly try to get my friends booze is not out of the ordinary, es- to come out to shows, but they don’t pecially on a weekend. always have the energy or time to But a closer look into the win- truck out to L.A. every night to see dows of the Endeavor’s middle deck shows like I do,” Hetrick said. reveals sights and sounds that are far Eventually, Hetrick’s dedication from typical. to her favorite musicians sparked The windows are lined with- sil an idea that harnessed a large group By Sereyna Avila/For the Daily Titan houettes of sweaty passengers clap- of scattered local artists and music Solo artists join together to take over the stage on the last song of the 3 Hour Tour in Newport Harbor, which sets sail multiple times throughout the year. ping and roaring in unison as the fans into one confined place, forcing summer heat blankets the sea. both sides out of their comfort zones not to mention 200 guests on the “One Tree Hill” has also toured as a Aug. 19. has been a veteran of the tour since A cluster of musicians on a small and into an exciting, unpredictable boat. The past three voyages ended rock/pop solo artist on Warner Bros. “There’s a lot of people on the round one. stage gets the crowd on it’s feet as atmosphere. up leaving her in financial red ink. Records. boat that have seen me play, but On this tour he and singer Kelley their cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop “I wanted to introduce people “It was a free-for-all and it went Though he was a newcomer to the there’s a lot of people that haven’t so had the crowd mesmerized with a Believin’” reaches full steam. Sun- to new music and at the same time well,” said Hetrick. “But the time Endeavor, Hilton calmly eased back it’s great,” Peoples said. “It’s a con- freestyle rap session that went back down is around the corner, but the get these great musicians playing in was crunched … it was a little too in a chair on the top deck just hours centrated effort where I get to play and fourth seamlessly for about ten energy of this concert cruise is about front of a big crowd,” Hetrick said. much.” before performing in an intimate for 15-20 minutes and give people a minutes. to reach its peak. The idea sounds simple: 200 peo- But aside from the tour’s growing setting alongside longtime friends taste and get them excited about my “This whole thing is an evolution- The 3 Hour Tour sea voyage is an ple buy tickets to spend all day on pains, it has a steady reputation for Curtis Peoples and Caitlin Crosby. CD ... so it’s like a first concentrated ary expression of community-based event that brings local musicians and a boat with back-to-back live shows sampling some of Orange County “It’s not so much like a concert audiences to promote to.” heart,” Bushwalla said. “Erin [Her- fans together in an inescapable set- while floating around in circles. But and Los Angeles’s magnetizing up- or a festival, its more like a hang, Despite the intense heat that had ick] has a huge heart and it really ting that always turns out to be an from the start, the actual execution and-coming performers. like we’re all at the same wedding people in the concert room fanning brings the community together.” interesting ride. of Hetrick’s dream concert experi- Past acts have included Fullerton or something,” Hilton said with a themselves throughout the trip, pas- As the boat returned to the dock The concert takes place every three enced some rough sailing. favorite Tyrone Wells, Bushwalla, Er- laugh. sengers were more than happy to around 7 p.m., 3 Hour tour had months on the Endeavor, a 105 foot “When we first started, it was like nie Halter and recent pop phenom- Other artists in the line-up in- filter out onto the top deck and the been sailing for slightly over four long yacht. I had never been skiing before and I enon Katy Perry, whose nauseatingly cluded Terra Naomi, John West, bow and the stern of the yacht for hours (which is why it is sometimes Round four of the 3 Hour Tour, went down a double-black-diamond catchy single “I Kissed a Girl” is a hit Brett Young, Kristi Jo, Bushwalla, some fresh air, drinks and conversa- called the “3+ Hour Tour”), but no created by Cal State Fullerton alum- run to begin with,” said Hetrick. on mainstream radio. Kelley James and hosts Jenni Alpert tion. one seemed to notice. na Erin Hetrick, 26, sailed out on The first voyage of the 3 Hour On the latest outing, a hand- and Mike Isberto. “I’ve been on a couple cruises, but “It’s been a good day,” said Long August 10 with 175 guests. Tour managed to stuff 26 acts into ful of returning acts took the stage, Peoples, a veteran pop rock per- never a boat like this with such a Beach State junior Kristine Chavez, Hetrick, whose MySpace page a three-hour show while trying to with a line of die-hard fans stringing former at Fullerton’s Plush Café, is great vibe,” said Bushwalla fan Josh 21, toasting drinks with her friend (http://www.myspace.com/themu- keep the project on budget and on behind them. There was also a fresh especially eager to rock out to power- Hogan, 26. Kelsey Simpson, 21, as passengers sichub) serves as an “online music time. crop of entertainment that included chord-pumping anthems like “Back Bushwalla, a performer who swirls lined up to step off the boat. community,” is constantly surround- This is was not an easy task con- Warner Bros. star Tyler Hilton, who Where I Started“ from his debut his music with a humorous free ed by sonic discoveries that feed her sidering the sheer volume of artists, in addition to acting on the show self-titled album that was released style of hip-hop and acoustic soul, See 3+ Hour Tour Page 17

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8.25 8.30 House of Blues Anaheim: Detroit Bar: The Black Keys Abstract Workshop

8.27-28 The Troubador: RX Bandits

8.30 8.28 Fullerton Transpotation Center: House of Blues Anaheim: Spare the Air Festival Steel Pulse

8.29 The Grove: 9.5 Ice Cube The Troubador: Nada Surf

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At first glance, this group of fresh- Smiths and the power pop jitters of It seems that rocker Gerard Way attentive reader to follow it. Whether we want to admit it or Though Denton drives off before faced New York twenty-somethings newer bands like Vampire Weekend (lead singer for My Chemical Ro- There are enough twists, turns not, every generation of college kids Jones can catch him, he leaves be- may look absolutely harmless. But and The Academy Is… are easy to mance) has a knack for writing and riffs to make you feel like you’re is going to have the munchies for hind a joint of Pineapple Express, a just as their name suggests, Ra Ra trace. comic books about a dysfunctional in the middle of one of his band’s the next classic stoner flick. So it rare strain of potent marijuana sold Riot has had to fight plenty of ob- Pay close attention to break out family dealing with childhood aban- chaotic songs. But once you wrap was a welcome puff of fresh air this almost exclusively by Jones, that stacles to release their debut full track “A Manner to Act.” It’s proba- donment issues, divorce, lies, deep your head around the time-travel el- summer to see the next great dope blazes a trail straight to Silver, the length “The Rhumb Line” on Bar- bly the best description of the bands dark secrets and the occasional talk- ement in the story, the comic series smokin’ duo emerge on the silver only other dealer selling the drug. A suk Records. youthful energy. Ra Ra Riot thrives ing monkey. becomes pretty addicting. screen. frantic chase and a thin plot follow. Just months before the release of on dynamic live shows and the span- To some, the premise probably Some nice things about the col- Seth Rogen wrote and starred One thing this movie has going the album, the band endured the gling guitar work of Milo Bonacci sounds like a page from the daily lector’s edition of “The Umbrella alongside James Franco (former for it, besides the natural chemistry death of drummer and co-songwrit- (former guitarist of Gym Class He- life of a typical American family Academy” are that it includes all co-star on the NBC and later Fox of Rogen and Franco, are laugh-out- er John Pike. It was a dark and sol- roes). these days. Except the average family six episodes of the comic, as well as Family Channel syndicated show loud cameos by Ed Begley Jr. (“For emn time that saturates a big chunk And despite all the heavy topics probably isn’t busy using their super- some original draft sketches by Way “Freaks and Geeks”) in the comedy Your Consideration”, “A Mighty of the album, though the band man- addressed on the album, the band’s human powers to save the world in and his co-author, Eisner Award- “Pineapple Express” directed by Da- Wind”) and Saturday Night Live’s ages to share their feelings in a care- debut also carries a thankful tribute their off time. winning Brazilian artist Gabriel Ba. vid Gordon Green (“Snow Angels,” Bill Hader. fully crafted way. to the people around them that sup- The story of “The Umbrella Acad- It’s also worth mentioning that “Undertow”). Director Green takes plenty of The album opens with the song ported them in good and bad times. emy: Apocalypse Suite” follows the the series earned Way and Ba an Eis- The plot revolves around a stoner hints from cult classics like “Up in “Ghost Under Rocks”, breaking a It’s good to see that a tragic death struggle of a disbanded family of su- ner for best limited series at Comic process server named Dale Den- Smoke” and “Half Baked” while wave of solemn oooh’s over pound- that could have crushed the spirit of perhumans who reunite to save the Con this year. ton (Rogen) and his reclusive drug sparking the film with the explo- ing rhythms and cooing strings. most bands didn’t stop Ra Ra Riot world after the death of Sir Reginald There’s even a bonus “Umbrella dealer, Saul Silver (Franco). The two sions and testosterone of “Cannon- Most of the record showcases the from moving forward with their mu- Hargreeves. One thing Hargreeves Academy” short story at the end of slackers find themselves teaming up ball Run.” Though it doesn’t quite bands ability to incorporate orches- sic. instilled in his adopted childen was the book. So that makes it an eco- for survival after Denton is caught measure up to previous efforts by tral chops with punk rock spirit. Though “The Rhumb Line” plays the ability to fight against evil forc- nomical purchase as well. As for the witnessing a murder committed by producer Judd Apatow and gang, Though vocalist Wesley Miles and a bit tame compared to what they es since they were born. The story, price, it’s nice to know that $17.95 Silver’s main drug connection, Ted like “Superbad” and “Knocked Up,” the gang have a solid unique sound, give you on stage, it’s worth a listen written and created by Way, is pretty will buy you more than a couple Jones (Gary Cole) and police officer it does make a worthy entry in the the melodramatic sounds of The if you want some pop with a punch. intense and requires an imaginative, measly gallons of gas nowadays. Carol Brazier (Rosie Perez). canon of cannabis capers. detour August 25, 2008 15 [email protected] • (714) 278-5027 Hibbleton Gallery: Delivering a dose of local art to Dowtown Fullerton A new haven for creative exhibited in the gallery the Hibble- ies from punks hanging out in a gut- expression is determined ton crew hopes the work expresses ter to a sorrowful boy drinking in a the message of being “atypical and cemetery. to shine a light on the art un-average,” Pham said. It is “the only place to get this type of the underground. “We want them (visitors) to go, of experience,” Oldfield said of the ‘What the hell is that?’” he said. Hibbleton’s obscure artistic nature. Juliette Funes Hibbleton opened its doors with Another goal of the gallery is to Daily Titan Freelance Writer its first exhibit “To the Fifth Dimen- showcase a variety of artistic medi- [email protected] sion!” on May 30. ums promoting creativity. It featured the works of various In “trying to incorporate an artist Showcasing the underground art- artists including Jason Jones (aka collective,” Oldfield said the gallery work of local artists, a new Fuller- “Japanland”), Chad Eaton (aka also includes the work of musicians, ton gallery burst open its doors this “Timber!”), and Sarah and Trevor photographers and videographers. summer to people seeking to explore Girard (aka “Meta- Jes- and be exposed to the many spheres sauras”). sica Dobson, a of the alternative art scene that Or- Jones’s drawings We want them prolific singer/ ange County has to offer. of purple, one-eyed (visitors) to go, ‘what s o n g w r i t e r, Since its May 30 opening, Hibble- monsters and crea- “ “ was one of the ton has dedicated itself to bringing tures, Eaton’s beard- the hell is that?’ first musicians art to the Fullerton area by featuring ed 19th-century – Ben Pham, to perform at a variety of art including subculture, lumberjack screen Co-owner of Hibbleton Hibbleton. abstract and graffiti, said Ben Pham, prints, and the Gi- Dobson usu- one of six owners of the gallery. rard duos’ dinosaur- ally performs The art community is not promi- themed pen drawings were the first under the moniker Deep Sea Diver, nent in Fullerton, but it is starting to present that otherworldly experi- delivering an impressive catalogue of to be slowly built up with the help ence the Hibbleton crew wanted to acoustic folk with vivd imagery and of Hibbleton’s presence and its con- convey. genuine heart. By Juliette Funes/For the Daily Titan tribution to exposing the work of The following show was “Happily She recently hit the road with re- Hibbleton Gallery opened its doors to art, culture and music lovers in Downtown Fullerton on May 30, 2008. up-and-coming artists. Apathy,” an array of vibrant, abstract cording artist Beck on a European With a majority of the O.C. art paintings and drawings by Lane tour for his new album “Modern scene located in Santa Ana, Pham Heraclitus. Guilt.” said he and the other five owners “In a weird way, I’m a writer who Hibbleton is “trying to be a gal- wanted to bring more art to Fuller- makes drawings,” he said in a You- lery that does display art in every ton. Tube documentary. light and medium,” he said. Starting out as a creative work- Influenced by philosophical and Aside from a portion of Nagel’s space for freelance artists, the own- literary figures, Heraclitus created exhibit, Hibbleton is currently fea- ers turned the small office into a gal- his art to be open to interpretation turing the work of Ryan Ward, Foof lery exhibiting works outside of the and questioning. and Scott Lee in an exhibit called norm, he said. “Much in the same way that ev- “Unpretentious Party #1” and will In order to engage artists and give ery person has their own beliefs and run until August 31. them a place to create their work, meanings in their life, each and ev- The next exhibit, called “We Were “the gallery was the best way to set ery person should see these things in a Handful,” opens September 5 and up (that) foundation,” Chuck Old- a different light,” he said in his artist will feature the artwork of musicians field, one of the owners, said. statement. Richard Swift, Syd Butler, David The gallery is “a positive contri- Hibbleton also showcased the Quon, Nathan Warkentin and Cold bution to the cultural scene,” Pham work of Fullerton native Paul Nagel, War Kids bassist Matt Maust. said. in an exhibit called “Twilighty.” Hibbleton is located at 112 W. On its debut night the owners set Seeing civilization in its twilight, Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, Calif. up their vision for the gallery, which Nagel said he has gained his inspi- Its hours of operation are Thurs- is to create an alternate reality by ration for his oil paintings from the day and Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Fri- letting others leap from the ordinary “signs of decline around the world.” day and Saturday 1 p.m.-10 p.m., or By Nate Jackson/Daily Titan Detour Editor world into the extraordinary one. The dark twilight theme is evident by appointment. For more informa- (Left) Jessica Dobson gave a packed performance at Hibbleton under her indie rock moniker, Deep Sea Diver. She has since gone on to When choosing the artwork to be throughout his artwork, which var- tion, call 714-441-2857. join alt rock icon Beck on a recent European tour. (Right) Fullerton locals gather for Hibbleton’s first art gallery exhibit. Gadget of the Week Nate Jackson Detour Editor [email protected]

In case you’ve been hiding un- der a rock for the last few months, the release of Apple’s iPod 3G has sparked the interest of smart phone users worldwide and probably pissed off plenty of original iPhone users, many of whom rushed at blinding speed to buy it when it debuted back in June of 2007. The new iPhone, released in the U.S. on July 11 2008, employs 3G technology, which allows you to send e-mail, browse the Web and download other Web applications more than twice as fast as 2G or iP- hone’s EDGE technology. But don’t fret, first generation iP- hone users, for Apple has supplied applications store with more options plenty of software upgrades to down- to customize your phone. load, saving you the embarrassment One feature that might come in iPhone 3G at a glance of trudging down to the Apple Store handy this semester is the phone’s *Internet browser 2.4X faster for a trade-in. ability to read Powerpoint, Numbers For the rest of us, there are a few *5 hrs. talk time and Keynote programs. *6 hrs. Internet use main factors to consider when pur- So whenever you slither out ear- chasing an iPhone 3G. And without *7 hrs. video use ly from class, you can catch up on *24 hrs. music playback getting too geeky on you, we’ve bro- what you missed before you even ken down a few key pros and cons to *Comes in 8GB and 16GB get to your car. However, you won’t *Half price of original iPhone consider before you buy. be able to edit, create or store new One of the first things to consider *2.0 megapixel camera. documents. *17 different language settings. is that the iPhone 3G offers twice As a far as smart phones go, iP- the space of the original iPhone, *Improved Applications store. hone 3G has definitley taken some *Microsoft Exchange support even with the base 8 GB model. It steps to becoming one of the most also comes in a 16 GB format. *Built in GPS navigation efficient all-purpose survival tools in * Multi-touch interface While the 3G technology gives the information age. you more speed in Internet brows- *HTML email ing, it is a definite battery killer. However, the phone is also able to switch between 3G and original EDGE and Wi-Fi technology which will allow you to save energy when needed. On the 3G setting, you can expect around 5 hrs. of talk time, 6 hrs. of internet, 7 hrs. of video and 24 hrs. of music playback. As far as looks go, the phone is slightly thicker and heavier than the original iPhone, though its tapered edges and metal backing give it a sleeker look. You can also choose be- tween black and white coverings. Price-wise, additional $30/mo. data plan is more costly over time than the original iPhone, but also includes unlimited Internet usage. iPhone 3G also comes with turn- by-turn navigation and an improved 16 DAILY TITAN August 25, 2008 August 25, 2008 DETOUR 17 3+Hour tour:Rock the boat From Page 13

For Hetrick, all the time, money ad sanity spent on each 3 Hour Tour is always worth it. “You never know when you get on that boat what magic you’re gonna leave when you get off it,” said Het- rick. “You’re gonna throw all these people in a room and you don’t know what’s going to happen; who’s going to play with who, what songs are go- ing to be sung ... or, what mishaps are going to happen that everyone is going to laugh at later. I think mu- sicians like being kept on their toes By Nate Jackson/Daily Titan Staff Photographer like that.” From Left: Bushwalla, Chris Franz and Kelly James share a laugh on 3 Hour Tour.

Spare the Air: Rocking for a reason Nate Jackson back and fourth between two main the Air has been around the block a Detour Editor stages and the aptly titled Ozone few times. Originally called the Or- [email protected] Dance Tent to get their live music ange County Earth Day Festival, the fix. Headlining the event are alt rock event got started in 1994 and con- Next weekend, as summer draws radio darlings The Used with perfor- tinued until 2005. to a close, a live music tradition re- mances by Lit Saosin, Death By Ste- After a three year hiatus, the event turns to offer students one last breath reo and Aiden to name a few. has re-emerged with a focused mis- of fresh air before school knocks the There will also be plenty of chanc- sion and a catchier title. According wind out of your sails.. es to hit the dance floor during the to their website, www.sparetheairfes- The Spare the Air Festival blows futuristic Hip Hop set byPeanut tival.com, the purpose of the all-day into Downtown Fullerton on Aug. Butter Wolf, along with the experi- concert is to promote awareness of 30 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. mental reggae of The B Side players. public transportation, alternative The event will host 24 acts smack The festival will also showcase lo- fuels, alternative energies, global in the middle of the Fullerton Trans- cal turntable wizards like DJ Scotty warming and of course, clean air. portation Center at 122 E. Com- Coats, Bobby Soul and Free the Ro- The event is primarily sponsored menwealth Ave. in Fullerton. bots. by KROQ and tickets are $10.67. For you local pub crawlers, that Though this entertaining mix of So you can look forward to a day of basically means right next to Slide sounds may seem like a new phe- music without getting gouged for Bar.Audiences can choose to go nomena to hit Downtown, Spare cash like most big festivals. MAIN STAGE A MAIN STAGE B OZONE TENT

5:45-6:30 Peanut Butter Wolf 6:30-7:30 The Used 5:30-6:30 Saosin 5:15-5:45 James Pants 4:30-5:30 Lit 4:00-4:30 Sugar Cult 4:45-5:15 Dam-Funk 3:30-4:00 Aiden 3:00-3:30 Death By Stereo 3:45-4:30 B Side Players 2:30-3:00 Street Drum Corps 2:00-2:30 John Easdale 2:30-3:15 Jamie Allensworth 1:30-2:00 Mo Bigsley 1:00-1:30 Longway 1:30-2:00 Free the Robots 12:30-1:00 Divide the Day 12:00-12:30 Fight Your Friends 1:00-1:30 DJ Pubes 11:30-12:00 Them Terribles 11:00-11:30 Fourth Wall Fall 12:30-1:00 Scotty Coats 11:30-12:00 Casual Carl 18 Opinion August 25, 2008 Reality Politics Titan Editorial By Joshua Burton Providing insight, analysis Daily Titan Columnist and perspective since 1960 gin and of varied moral fiber being no time. Drama in the House of Reps forced together for long periods of So before writing off this col- time - with DRAMA as the main umn as dry and confusing, con- Stay sane this Semester Politics are annoying and, quite philosophical questions that concern roommate. That is not "Big Broth- sider the endless amount of rant- often, boring. Old white men every human being. er" or "The Surreal Life," that is the ing and arguing that can be had All work and no play bilities that determines whether formally disagree with each other More importantly, those philo- House of Representatives, and there because of politics. you're here for four years or in ornately-decorated houses of sophical questions are coated in a are 435 people in that house. After all, a good way to create isn’t the best strategy seven. state – it isn't exactly the stuff of dense shell of bureaucratic self-in- What makes politics juicier is drama in any situation is to bring to get through this Everyone needs distractions, successful prime-time television, terest and interpersonal drama that the fact that we the viewers get to up politics. semester but getting caught up in them is as C-SPAN can undoubtedly at- is the stuff of any good melodrama. hate the stars for much better rea- This column can give impor- where people go wrong. test. After all, if a sons than how tant talking points that can turn Some of you are stepping foot As stated, we're here to get a Still, there must be a reason bunch of girls they treat their any social circle into a "Drawn

on to this campus as a student for degree. That takes a lot of work why people out there are fix- from "Laguna ... politics deal spouses (al- Together"-style human train the first time, and as freshmen, and it is necessary to put in a lot ated with the self-important lot Beach" (ref- though there is wreck, and who wouldn't want

some of you aren't even consid- of hours to study and understand known as politicians. The politi- erencing both “with the major phil- plenty of that, that? ered a legal adult. Yet, starting to- the material. cal section of newspapers exists the TV show osophical questions“ too). See? Politics are pretty interest- day, you are taking massive steps But there's a reason adminis- for a reason, after all. CNN and and real life) We get to ing. It's like a game show where on the journey to the rest of your tration recommends we take four Fox News do well enough to af- can't peaceably that concern every pull our hair the cast stays the same for several life. or five classes a semester. More ford those flashy graphical intro- coexist while out about how seasons and the rules constantly Then there are the students than that can send a student's ductions and semi-good-looking their only con- human being. the governor change. who are nearly done and rounding stress and anxiety through the actors to read the news, so there cerns are boys is threatening If anything, the shifty rules and the last turn before graduation. A roof. must be a market for political in- and attire, what hope do a bunch to reduce all the wages for govern- constant bickering is more cruel diploma is only We need our formation out there. of bored career-politicians have of ment workers in the state to the fed- – and more entertaining – than two semesters There a no longer time to relax – This weekly column will hope- peaceably solving this country's so- eral minimum wage of $6.55 or how any reality TV show and Japanese

away and then how you choose fully highlight a lot of the things cial woes? much the legislators want to raise game show combined.

it's off to a "real bells signaling when to do so is your that make political news so inter- Politics forces lawmakers to jump our taxes. The only people the viewers “ choice – but job" or a degree we can shirk our esting – and infuriating – in the through ridiculous hoops to get paid The government has been em- have to blame for lagging interest program. responsibilities for “ it needs to be best way possible. much in the same way networks ploying the same “vote them out” and falling ratings are themselves. W h e t h e r done. The Daily Titan knows that force their dancers, junkies and fash- techniques that “American Idol” has After all, the ballot-casting public you're incom- cookies, jungle gyms There was a beyond old people's concern ion designers into unrealistic situa- been using for generations. If the is, in essence, the TV executive - ing, outgoing and sand boxes certain level of about what “those politicians”are tions. public wants an out-of-touch repre- just without the comfortable cor- or somewhere excitement and doing to threaten their golden Imagine a house of people with sentative gone, they can put them on ner office. in between, re- joy in elemen- years, politics deal with the major drastically different places of ori- the boat back to the private sector in Text your votes in now. member we all came here for the tary school when the recess and same reason: to get a degree. lunch bells rang that, as we have It's easy to feel that there's a become older, have been harder long road ahead, and it's just as to experience. easy to look back and feel cheated There are no longer bells sig- out of so much time. naling when we can shirk our re- But four (or five) years is a sponsibilities for cookies, jungle short time when compared to gyms and sand boxes – which the average lifespan of a person. have now turned into Del Taco, We're only making a pit-stop for beer and video games. the time being, but it doesn't But be careful. As easily as mean we can't make the best of schoolwork can overrun your life, it. the same goes for distractions. Our parents have been saying We are paying thousands of for far too long that high school dollars to better our education and college are the best years of and leave college as well-rounded our lives – and it's true. individuals. There is no reason to They have lived it and they are throw it all away because an edi- just trying to pass on valuable torial you once read said everyone tidbits of information, hoping deserves a break. Feedback we'll take advantage of every op- Part of the college experience is portunity. learning to take care of yourself. Wanted America’s Latest Trend And we have another opportu- It serves as a bridge to the afore- We here at The Daily Titan want Across the nation, people a good investment, especially if the point we may not know how they nity presenting itself now. mentioned real world. to hear more of what our readers have family wants to live in the house for could damage the environment lat- Every new semester is a fresh You’re on you’re own now, it's to say. In past years we have had ex- are ‘going green,’ but longer than seven years. er. start that comes with a clean slate up to only you when you can give cellent student responses, but start- when does it become Once past those seven years, the Rumors have swirled that the bat- of grades, and generally after the yourself a break. ing today we would like our reader- worth the trouble? family will then save money. teries used in hybrids are more dam- first week we have a perfect- re Get your work done and blow ship to be even more involved. But if you’re a first-time buyer, aging to the environment than bat- cord of attendance. off some steam because our par- A student paper is supposed to By Austen Montero with the possibility of relocating teries used in conventional cars. As with every new thing, the ents are right. You don't want be the voice of a college campus, shortly, the option may not be worth I refuse to believe that these cars semester starts to lose its luster, look back on your college years Daily Titan Opinion Editor and because of this, any questions, [email protected] it. As terrible as it sounds, we’re pay- can be that damaging, but hybrid- causing some of us to become and wonder what it would have comments or concerns you have are ing extra up front, to save money lat- cars.com has acknowledged these easily distracted. We eventually been like to prove your parents greatly appreciated. In an effort to protect the health er, and to preserve the environment rumors and said that it is possible slack off a little more than we said right. In our effort to put out a better of our great-great-great-grandchil- for people we’ll never know. they could damage the environment, we'd allow ourselves this semes- To call on a quote by Elbert newspaper, we need you, our read- dren’s children, Americans have been At least the benefits come togeth- although not much more than regu- ter, promising to pull it together Hubbard, popularized by “Van ers, to communicate with us in the making many lifestyle changes that er; we can save money while helping lar car batteries. by midterms. Wilder:” “Don't take life too se- newsroom. are intended to preserve our envi- the environment. It’s just not always The Web site also states that the It's balancing the fine line be- riously. You'll never get out of it If there is something on campus ronment. wallet-friendly. problem of recycling these batteries tween distractions and responsi- alive.” that we have not reported on, we There are many people nationwide Another step that we as a nation is at least five years away, giving the encourage you to send in a question that are participating, doing as much have taken is the increase in hybrid industry a little more time to solve and we will do our best to send a re- as they can individually. Some are vehicles. These cars generally don’t the problem. Furthermore, Toyota Any feedback, positive or negative, is porter and figure out exactly what is taking steps to revamp their home, cost much more than their fuel-only offers $200 to those who return their going on. others are recycling everything they counterparts, they are eco-friendly used battery. encouraged, as we strive to keep an open Also, our four opinion columnists can. and are gas efficient. The concept of “going green” has Letters dialogue with our readership. The Daily write on topics relating to health, Whether the effort is large or With gas prices on the rise, what its good intentions, but there are Titan reserves the right to edit letters for politics, celebrity gossip and life ob- small, it’s still helping. more can somebody ask for? Not some hidden and unforeseen prob- to the servations. If you have any questions While recycling cans, bottles and much, but all of this still may not be lems looming ahead. length, grammar and spelling. Direct all or comments relating to a particular papers is as easy as putting said items enough. So far, the results have outweighed Editor: comments, questions or concerns along column, please feel free to send them into a different can or dropping Hybrid cars are only a partial so- the consequences and we can only with your full name and major to Daily in to [email protected]. Our them off at a center, is it worth it to lution. According to a report by hy- hope that it will remain that way. columnists will be happy to answer make changes to your home or other bridcars.com, 350,000 hybrids were I urge everyone to look into ways Titan Opinion Editor Austen Montero at any pertinent questions you may aspects of your life? sold in 2007. If every driver of these to help the environment, as it will [email protected]. have. According to a report by CNN. hybrids was utilizing the miles-per- always benefit someone somewhere. Many people do not know that all com, if a family is buying a new gallon (mpg) to the fullest, the na- At the same time, look into what CSUF students have the option of house and adds features that “go tion would reduce its fuel consump- you’re doing. Will it end up better contributing to the paper. So if you green” for $10,000, they would need tion by one gallon per hybrid car for you personally? are interested, stop by the Daily Ti- to save $182 monthly in order to re- each day. At the very least, everyone can tan office at CP-670 to inquire about coup the extra cost in seven years. That means of the 400 million start recycling more often but re- writing as a guest contributor. Make it $20,000 worth of fea- gallons Americans use each day, modeling a home or driving a hybrid Finally, make sure to pick up a tures and they would need to save 350,000 would be eliminated. That’s car may not be for everyone. paper whenever you are on campus $365 monthly. 0.0875 percent; not exactly huge. Make your decisions wisely and, and enjoy all that the Daily Titan In areas where heating and cool- Our nations obsession with hy- if possible, go green. It can’t be all has to offer. ing costs can skyrocket, this may be brids may help slowly, but at this bad. August 25, 2008 OPINION 19 Taking the politics out of politics Health in a Handbasket By Austen Montero He was mostly raised by his moth- body surfing at a place called Sandy Daily Titan Opinion Editor er in Hawaii after his father returned Beach, known for it’s large shore- By [email protected] to Kenya. This is not uncommon in breaking waves. For the most part, the States, but coming from a “bro- only locals dare brave the surf, but Brittany Kunza I have never been one to fully ken” family could go against him. Obama went for it and came out Daily Titan Columnist understand politics. There’s left and On the other hand, it can win the unharmed. right. Democrat and Republican. hearts of those who have come from Some people think it was reck- Now there’s black and white, and my the same background. He’s learned less; I think it was genius. He’s won head is spinning. to take care of himself and be inde- the respect of Hawaiians and also I try to educate myself on the is- pendent. showed that he knows how to take a Weight, Cancer, STD’s – and CSUF? sues at hand but tend to find myself Obama has also admitted to ex- break. We don’t want a President that looking at other factors. perimenting with drugs in the past. will slack on the job, but he should School teaches us great and jects, our vast and growing insight really want to know more about For example, there are a lot Ameri- While it’s safe to say we don’t want know when and where to blow off useful information for everyday into useful daily information ex- but realize that it is important cans who follow the presidential race our president snorting lines while in some steam. Everyone deserves a life. pands even more. and you are happy that you found right from the start, watching every office, I’ve got to give him credit for break, even if it’s a little riskier than Some of these golden nuggets From art to business to kinesiol- out about in the long run. debate and reading every blog, and his honesty. a margarita by the pool. of wisdom include: ogy, and the five people who are Don’t you want to know if your therefore vote based on information Of course, the stoners out there When speaking, he’s easy to listen Biology, of which the only insane/smart enough to stick with Diet Coke is giving you cancer? presented by the candidates. were excited, but many others were to, and as far as the women go, I hear thing we seem to remember col- their engineering major, we learn When frequenting our new Then there are the those who, like appalled when they heard he tried he’s a pretty good-looking guy. Don’t lectively is that mitochondria is new and specific information, some extravagant gym, should you me, tend not to pay attention for cocaine. Had he waited until he was look at me to judge that one. the powerhouse of the cell. of it more useful than other. squeeze into that Speedo and the majority of the race and a week president to admit this, the repercus- John F. Kennedy was a good- Calculus and how to take de- Biology majors, including myself, goggles a la Michael Phelps, or before Election Day cram like we’re sions would be terrible. looking guy and it didn’t seem to rivatives, which we often use love to study for endless hours and should you grab your iPod and studying for a test, and do our best We’ve had time to move on and hurt his campaign, so I’m sure it will when determining where to go for sleep as little as possible in order to hit the treadmill? to make a good decision. we can have a sense of trust in him. help Obama. happy hour for the lowest prices learn specific things such as how the How do you choose between The rest of the voters don’t know Though others may see it as a flaw, I In short, he’s a novelty. As far back in the most efficient location. entire world and every living thing Yogurtland and Baskin Robbins anything about politics but are look- find it endearing. as I can recall, we haven’t had a can- We are taught a broad under- works. during your lunch break when ing at other things, such as charisma, At the beginning of August, didate quite like him. He’s unique, standing of the English language, As a biology major on a path to they are located right next to looks, even manner of speaking. Obama vacationed in Hawaii. I was which scares a lot of people, but at not including spelling, which we the medical field,I am extremely cu- each other on State College Bou- So if we take the politics out of it, also in Hawaii and was disappointed the same time can be intriguing. use daily for vital tasks such as rious, which has levard? I think Barack Obama will win. that each place I visited, he went the From what I’ve seen, Obama will texting, updating our MySpace paid off in Is your expense account that is Obama has many charismatic day AFTER. I would have loved to win, but you can make your own de- profiles, and employing the peo- even less set aside for purchasing glass bot- qualities about him, but there are a meet one of our presidential candi- cision. ple who invented spell check for tles of sophisticated water (Voss, lot of things that will go against him dates, but it never happened. When the politics come into play, Microsoft Word. Evian, San Pellegrino) a complete come Election Day. While in Hawaii Obama went it’s a whole new ballgame. We learn not to take a waste of money? class at College Park fol- Do you have human papil- lowed by another class lomavirus (HPV)? If you are in the Kinesiology/ not part of the 50 percent of health services build- sexually active men and ing with only five min- women who have or utes in between be- will have HPV, how cause it is physically do you avoid getting impossible to make it? it on time while How do you stop texting your buddy your “Freshman 15” about the derivative from turning into required to get to your “Senior 60” when Marie Callender’s Happy Hour your lifestyle and metabolism in order to fuel the mitochondria, are changing from high school to aka powerhouse, with some fried college mode? cheese sticks and beer. s l e e p And, if getting on the Dean’s Clearly this is essential infor- while on the List is on your to-do list, are there mation that we have taken from journey to find the an- vitamins that will make this goal studying endless hours for finals swers to random things I find inter- more attainable? in the Titan Student Union, aka esting in life. Stop by to check out my col- playing pool and continuing to I want to take you with me on this umn this semester if any of this fuel our mitochondria. journey–don’t worry, only I will be information interests you. If Now, those tidbits of knowl- the one losing sleep over it. It won’t there are other health topics edge are satisfied by our general take that much effort on your part. you'd like to know more about, education requirements. You will find the answers to: stuff send an e-mail to opinion@dai- As we choose majors and con- you’ve always wanted to know, stuff lytitan.com and I will gladly lose tinue to narrow down our focus you didn’t know that you did not a few more hours of sleep answer- and dig deeper into certain sub- know, and more stuff that you didn’t ing your questions.

For more great opinion pieces and the latest in sports, news, features, and entertainment, visit dailytitan.com 20 OPINION August 25, 2008 TXT MSGS KILNG Castle’s Corner By Ryan Castle ENG LANG(uage) Daily Titan Columnist

By Austen Montero phase, instant messaging came along What it’s like to see the world through his eyes Daily Titan Opinion Editor and I got fat. Mainly it was due to [email protected] the countless hours I spent talking to Welcome to my self-pro- crazy kind. I promise you that. dive deeper. And I tackle the tough York" hussy still allowed to be on people on AIM and Yahoo! Messen- claimed corner of alliteration. I believe I can strongly relate to questions too, the ones people are TV? And whatever happened to We wonder why the youth of ger, but puberty hit too and frankly, You may be asking yourself, what anyone, no matter who they are. I too afraid to dig for an answer to. Or Jaleel White? the world are having a harder time I just didn’t take too well to that. But is this, and why should I read it? like for my readers to feel as though at least the ones nobody ever thought Beyond questioning things with reading and writing. I’d like to that’s for discussion at a later date. My name is Ryan Castle, I have crawled to take on. through indiscriminate observa- blame it on the increasing popularity I hardly knew most of the people which should explain why the into their Like, why tions, I also like to take on the of technology. I chatted with in person, but online, name of this Corner is Castle’s. mind, seen the Who discovered doesn't James general issues that encompass our Don’t get me wrong, I love my cell we were BFF (best friends forever). I’m a fifth-year student at Cal world from “ Bond age? Why feelings and emotions. phone and text messaging. It’s just a At this time, whole sentences State Fullerton, which I like to their point of and thus named the does the “gh” make We all feel our share of frus- gateway to butchering the English were being reduced to capital let- believe is the modern-day senior view and in- an “f” sound? Who tration, heartbreak, euphoria, language. ters. LMAO = Laughing My Ass year in college. dulged accord- blue-footed booby, discovered and confusion, indecision and so on. I want to use my column as a ingly. thus named the What invokes these feelings? And It started with e-mail. For many Off. That makes it easier to type, but “ years it was a simple way for employ- who really LOL (Laughs Out Loud) forum to discuss common situa- When done and what was his blue-footed booby, what do they mean? I like to be- ees at large companies to communi- when they type that? tions and scenarios that we col- reading Castle’s and what was his lieve deep personal issues are my cate with each other. Each message The first time I saw the abbrevia- lege students face on a daily ba- Corner I want motivation? motivation? Do forte; how things affect us, why was sent with a salutation and was tion ROFL, I thought the girl I was sis. The situations we encounter you to say “I male dogs care if they affect us and what we can do worded correctly. talking to had vomited and wanted that completely incarcerate our never thought the dog they just about it. As computers became less expen- me to know the sound she made. minds, as well as the thoughts we of it like that,” or maybe “yeah that’s fornicated with what was actually Always remember never to sive and more of a household item, Turns out she was Rolling On the contemplate daily without even a good point,” or perhaps “that’s a castrated canine, or are they just take anything I say too seriously everyone e-mailed. This sparked ab- Floor Laughing. Now it common- realizing it. Since I can only speak what I was just saying!” down with that? Could bowling or with great offense. My goal is breviations of words and using sym- place to see something like ROFL- for one person, you will be see- My subjects can range anywhere shoes ever be made into a fashion to make you laugh, think deeply bols to express emotions – for exam- MAO, but in reality the message ing the world through the eyes of from daily observations, to advice, statement? Why has Jared from Sub- or even just get a little smile. If ple, ;) – which is a winking face. should read something like this: RO- Ryan Castle. to sports, to politics to entertain- way not lost any more weight in the I’ve done this, it means I’ve done This was often used when some- FLMAOBNRIOMAHSASWYT- Be prepared, because I’m kind ment to whatever I feel like. past eight years? Why has Tom from my job. thing cute, or maybe sultry, was said. TYF. And that translates to, “Rolling of random and a little weird, but I’m not satisfied with “just be- MySpace not taken a new picture in Castle’s Corner: You’ll feel en- Example: “Sup hunny, can’t w8 to c On the Floor Laughing My Ass Off, I’m the fun kind of weird, not the cause” as an explanation … I want to the last five? Why is the "I Love New lightened… or your money back! u 2nite! ;)” But Not Really, I Only Made A Half Written in proper English that Smile And Still Want You To Think sentence should say: “Hello darling, You’re Funny.” I can’t wait to see you tonight!” From This type of language carried over there it’s your choice to add “semi- to texting, which I didn’t discover colon parenthesis.” until much later. Cell phones came Goodbye record labels, hello Internet! Around the same time e-mail along around the time that I went made it’s way into our lives, so did to high school, but I still didn’t have By ericka Santos the NIN front man, Trent Reznor to be slowing and artists know it. So not going to happen overnight, of beepers. I never had one but I was one for the first couple of years. For the Daily Titan said the Web release was to thank if you can’t beat them, join them– course, but future mega-stars in the always jealous of the kids who did I was sixteen and got mine when [email protected] loyal fans and that “this one’s on right? music industry may just steer clear have them. Their moms would page I learned how to drive, just in case I me.” TheI nternet is changing the play- of the bureaucratic beast and fend them and they’d scamper off to use a was in an accident or my car broke, Thanks to the World Wide Web, This bold move followed Radio- ing field for artists and sending a for themselves. pay phone while I sat on the swings which would have been a blessing in people can shop, talk, date, pay bills, head’s release of their album “In nasty wake-up call to major record Compact discs are already slowly wondering why my parents didn’t my turquoise ‘92 Ford Taurus. go to school and do just about every- Rainbows” for free downloads in labels. Talented musicians may not becoming a thing of the past. If an love me enough to page me eight Naïve to the technology at hand thing on the Internet. 2007. The Internet has become a need them anymore. artist has a song they can post on times a day with 143. I now thank (literally), it wasn’t until I’d gradu- Caught in the vortex of this cy- revolutionary tool for musicians to You see artists on VH1 or “E! True MySpace, sell on iTunes, or put on them for it. ated high school that my girlfriend ber-giant, businesses have been feel- self- promote on their own terms. Hollywood Story” time and time the Internet, then the bulk of the By now everyone should know showed me texting. I was addicted. ing its effects, and not always for the With major groups daring to again, broke as hell at the height of revenue will be filling the artists’ what 143 means, but if you don’t I still am actually, but I choose to better. Newspapers, music stores and experiment and retract themselves their success. pockets. and are too embarrassed to ask your write out my words. even the U.S. postal service are be- from their music labels, the wheels Where does the money go? TheI nternet is revolutionizing the friends, 143 translates to - I (one let- Since then, T9 was invented so ing forced to reconstruct themselves are set in motion for a big shift in the It gets sucked into the overhead way establishments are conducting ter) Love (four letters) You (three let- you don’t have to think about what because of the Web. music industry. We live in a society of record label promotion costs, business and for record labels it’s go- ters). Simple, right? Sometimes. you’re writing as you’re texting. The Next on the list to reshape and re- satisfied largely by instant gratifica- management fees, production fees ing to hit them where it hurts. It took me three days to figure push of a few buttons and, poof, think the way they do business could tion and the Internet has fed that and whatever other kind of fees are Gone will be the days where artis- out that 1444 meant “I Love corn you’ve got your word. be major record labels. immediacy to us on a silver platter. tacked on to their contracts. Musi- tic talent is sacrificed for the sake of dogs.” It’s really the T9 that’s inhibiting In May, MSNBC reported that Whatever it is we want, we know cians end up making pennies on the making sales. For years I walked around with an our youth’s ability in language, but it Nine Inch Nails posted access to free we want it right now. dollar for their talent. A new age is definitely approach- empty belt clip, absent of the beeper can be traced back to e-mail, which downloads of their new 10-track al- Albums find their way on the In- Well, watch out record labels, ing where the artists will be gaining I longed for. made everything all too simple. bum, “The Slip,” on their Web site. ternet before their release dates con- because the Internet is tipping the more say and more pay for their ca- At the tail end of the beeper C U L8R QTS! Against their record label's wishes, stantly. It’s a trend that doesn’t seem scales and not in your favor. It’s reers. August 25, 2008 DAILY TITAN 21 22 OPINION August 25, 2008 The Gossip Girl Car theft, rape, murder– By Amy Robertson Daily Titan Columnist nothing but child's play

Video games allow a people, maybe it's the 16-hour shifts Turns out stars are just like ‘Us’ of cornea-deteriorating gaming that virtual criminal life for they subject themselves to. Maybe Gossip Girl's celebrity celeb-crazed journalist has been in- celebrities about a particular upcom- green cotton dress?” Celebrities kids, but what's the it's the controller's vibrating sensa- terning at a gossip magazine. ing movie of theirs. really are more normal than we harm? tion that buzzes in a gamer's hands magazine internship What’s surprising, though, is that I’ve had a five-minute discus- give them credit for. after he pulls the trigger, killing his uncovers star-tling interning at a “rag mag” has had an sion with one of the guys on the Though my work can, at times, By Jeremiah rivera virtual enemy. Maybe it's the lack of revelations unexpected effect on me. I thought new “Beverly Hills 90210” show be boring, for the most part it’s a Daily Titan Assistant News Editor social interaction. my life would be even more envel- about where the best cupcakes can pretty rare and exciting opportu- [email protected] Cal State Fullerton American oped by celebrities, but it’s less so, in be found. I talked to Kevin nity that I’ve been granted. And, Studies lecturer Mathew Haskins, Of course this would happen. fact. I look forward to sharing even It’s pretty hard to defend the as- who has two children, is a self- Just as I started my “Sabrina Sure, I spend seven hours more fun first-hand stories sertion that violent video games have admitted “GTA” addict, and very the Teenage Witch” marathon, a day, three days a week sur- with you than I was able to no ill effects on young audiences aware of the exaggerated urban ele- the big, bad educational system rounded by gossip, with tasks last year. However, this year, I when, after playing "Grand Theft ments games like “GTA” portray. comes and zaps up all my free like finding out where Jessica would like to be more enter- Auto IV" with my 4-year-old neph- “It’s such a brilliant game in terms time. Simpson has been for the past taining than educational. ew, he promptly kicked me in my of social comparison and political Indeed, school has started week, what hospital Jamie While I still wish to bring kidney and ran out the front door. satire, that people get caught up with once again (just in case some of Lynn Spears was to insight to the world of ce- According to Jack Thompson, an the violence of the game,” Haskins you didn’t know why you were give birth at and why lebrity journalism, the fact attorney and activist against violent said. “People need to understand the on campus again fighting for Tony Romo was vis- of the matter is that celebri- video games such as the “Grand social satire and political scrutiny.” parking or cursing the overpriced iting Florida, but it ties are only human, and I Theft Auto,” game series, “If some It takes a socially conscious indi- textbooks). doesn’t follow me don’t know how much more whacked-out adult wants to spend vidual to pick up on the satire games However, because I’m not quite around at home we can learn from them his time playing 'Grand Theft Auto: like "GTA" portray. ready to let go of my late nights anymore. than we can just from each Vice City,' one has to wonder why My concern doesn't lie with gam- and lazy mornings, I would like, No longer do I other. he doesn’t get a life. But when it ers, it lies with anti-social gamers instead, to share with you what frequent Perezhil- Instead, my hope for comes to kids, it has a demonstrable who make me wonder if I should this gossip girl experienced dur- ton.com every hour this semester is that I can be impact on their behavior and the wear a flak jacket to my next class. ing the past few months. or watch E! Televi- a nice break in your week. I want development of the frontal lobes of My gaming days ended when my Aside from my newborn ad- sion before I head to to connect more to you. Don’t their brain.” mother stopped paying for consoles diction to “Sabrina the Teenage sleep. worry though – there will still Video game producers, in re- and controllers. Where else are chil- Witch,” which is actually a pretty What I’ve found by be plenty of gossip headed sponse to the public concern, have dren, who aren’t able to work, sup- amusing show, and some not-so- working at the maga- your way. implemented a rating system that is posed to get the funds to support amusing apartment drama, ba- zine is that, as one of I just hope I don’t piss off intended to prevent consumers un- their gaming addiction other than sically, all I’ve done for the past Us Weekly’s photo any more Mariah Carey fans der the age of 17 from buying video from parents? three months is work, give or spreads claim, celebri- this time around. games with violent content. “The parents have the money. take a few drunken nights with ties really are just like So, on that note I’d like to say In 2005, CNN sourced Thomp- There are other more pressing issues friends. us. “Welcome to Cal State Ful- son as saying that, in spite of the than the game, like what their kids Usually the thought of a sum- How can I say this lerton” to all the incom- rating system, roughly 50 percent are eating and what they’re learning mer filled with work would never with such conviction? ing freshmen; it’s nice to of children are able to walk into any in school,” Haskins said. even become a reality for me; Well, one perk of my job has actually Costner about Greek life (he was meet you and I hope everyone, store and get any game regardless of What ever happened to buying however, I was lucky enough to been to meet and talk to some stars. a Delta Chi at our school!). And I young and old (like me), has a the rating, no questions asked. your children musical instruments, land an internship at a rather well I’ve been blessed enough to get to was with Scarlett Johansson when great first week of school. What this essentially does is revert or getting them involved in extra- known magazine – Us Weekly. attend parties, movie premieres and she was asked who she was wearing Is anyone else besides me ready the censorship factor back into par- curricular activities like sports or I know - surprise, surprise. The press junkets where I go to interview and she replied, “I don’t know. Some for Christmas already? ents' hands. Boy/Girl Scouts? Although censorship or age re- Sports teams, band camp, even quirements, set to prevent young church retreats help children devel- children from purchasing violent op socially. video games, are things I haven’t giv- Parents should keep a closer eye on en much thought to, I have a feeling the ratio of gaming to social interac- that will change if I ever decide to tion their child is choosing. Violent have children of my own. video games shouldn't be enough to So when should concerned par- sound the alarm. If three days pass ents lower their protective parenting before you or your child sees the shields? light of day because of a video game, Even if parents never relent, kids then there's probably a problem. will be kids and when there’s a will, It’s pretty hard to get violent with there’s a way. a tuba strapped to your shoulders, But maybe it's not the violent and pretty safe to get with football content that breeds violent young pads strapped to your torso. August 25, 2008 SPORTS 23 Star guard reaches NBA by way of Germany By David Carrillo Josh Childress are leaving for big Daily Titan Executive Editor money. [email protected] “Playing in Germany was good Bobby Brown: experience and it helped me out a Former Cal State Fullerton point lot,” Brown said. “I think it helped By the guard Bobby Brown has many ac- me develop more as a player and as a colades to list on his basketball re- point guard … it was better than go- Numbers sume, but until recently, there was ing into the developmental league.” one glaring hole. With Europe behind him and Points per game during Although Brown, 23, is CSUF’s his sights now set on the NBA, the all-time leading scorer, he went un- question now is how he will stack four years at Fullerton: selected in the 2007 NBA Draft and up against what the NBA has to of- 16.9 instead played last season in Ger- fer. Jason Levy, a former CSUF as- many for Alba Berlin. Brown helped sistant coach who was instrumental Alba Berlin win a league champion- in signing and developing Brown, 1,961 points at ship, but his heart was still set on said he has a strong chance to suc- Fullerton, most in finding his way onto a NBA roster. ceed. school history Thanks to the Sacramento Kings “Everybody I talked to who and their two-year guaranteed con- watched him in Las Vegas said he tract offer, Brown’s NBA dreams are played outstanding,” Levy, now an 47 points: finally starting to come true. What assistant at Loyola Marymount, said School record set against people may not know is that Brown of Brown’s recent play. “I worked was minutes away from landing on him out just before he signed with Bethune-Cookman Spanish powerhouse Barcelona, who Sacramento and you could see how (12/16/06) made him a lucrative offer, accord- much Bobby has improved. He’s ing to sources close to Brown. gotten better defensively and I think “I was getting some big offers that’s the difference in running a 11 three-pointers against overseas and I had until four to team.” Bethune-Cookman set make my decision,” Brown said of The impact Brown has had on school record the signing process. “Sacramento CSUF basketball can’t be overstated. called right before that [and now] I He helped bring in major transfers just want to be the best player I can like Scott Cutley, Josh Akognon 14.5 points, 4.1 assists be [for them].” and Frank Robinson, who this past and 3.2 rebounds per Brown was also recruited by New season led the Titans to their first Orleans all-star point guard Chris NCAA tournament berth in 30 game during 2007 Paul, who watched Brown play for years. season in European the Hornets summer league team Robinson, who shares the same this past month in Las Vegas. agent as Brown and is also his friend, League with Alba Berlin Impressed by Brown’s play, where feels that with the success of Brown many scouts said he outplayed first and others, the school’s athletic de- 15.2 points, 6.3 assists round picks Mike Conley Jr., D.J. partment should get a boost. Augustin and George Hill, Paul then “Bobby was the first one who got and 3.2 rebounds per reportedly called Brown and tried to us all there (CSUF) and he spoke game in six Summer convince him to come to Hornets very highly of the school and the League games with camp this fall. coaching staff,” Robinson said. Brown ultimately elected to sign “I think that the success that New Orleans Hornets with the Kings and is due to make we’re experiencing right now will $442,114 next season, according to definitely bring in more athletes and $442,114: figures posted on ESPN.com. more talent, not only for the bas- The tough decision he had to ketball program, but once a couple Guarenteed salary make is an example of an increasing sports start getting a lot of recogni- next season with trend that some say threatens the tion, it also helps the whole athletic Sacramento Kings NBA. Six players have already cho- program.” sen to sign overseas this offseason, Brown and the rest of the Kings Daily Titan file Photo Statistics courtesy of Former Titan Bobby Brown has signed a two-year guarenteed contract with the Sacramento Kings. The point guard left Fullerton as and unlike the usual fringe players will make their first trip to Los An- Titan and Sacramento Kings the school’s all-time leading scorer and played one season in Europe before getting his chance to play in the NBA. looking to sign a contract anywhere, geles Wednesday Nov. 12 against media relations big names like Nenad Krstic and the Los Angeles Clippers. 24 SPORTS August 25, 2008 Strong recruiting class sets up Football’s future to be improved volleyball program Team tabs itself as an two years, the most in wins in a two- the coaches wrong and finish higher decided by year’s end year span in school history. The team than sixth.” ‘underdog’ after being also matched its The senior’s Working group has been tinued. actly needs to be done,” Lamm said. picked to finish sixth in high last season play in past sea- “A lot has changed since 1992. If According to DiTolla, the feasibil- the Big West preseason by finishing tied sons has placed assembled to study the you think back to 16 years ago we ity study will only go so far. for fifth place big expectations coaches poll feasibility of a CSUF had two professional football teams “A feasibility study tells you what in the Big West on her, but Zim- in the Los Angeles/Orange County will happen if you bring back foot- Conference. merman said she football program By Michal Olszewski area, the Rams ball. It doesn’t tell The strong fin- feels Moore is up are in St. Louis you how to bring Daily Titan Sports Editor ish at the end of to the challenge. [email protected] By Raj Modha and the Raiders football back. It the year has put “ ( M o o r e ) went back up to would kind of the Titans in the leads the team Daily Titan Staff Writer The Cal State Fullerton Women’s [email protected] Oakland. Long give you an idea No. 6 position on and off the Volleyball program has improved a Beach State at whether or not for the Big West court,” Zimmer- lot in the past five seasons, and the After a 16-year hiatus, Cal State the time also had this commu- coaches pre-sea- man said. “She players feel they are primed to make Fullerton is looking into the feasibil- (a) program,” nity would wrap son poll. gets the job done ity of a football program returning Lamm said. itself around some noise in the Big West this sea- However, the and can carry Carolyn Zimmerman to the campus. By the end of this ac- Athletics Di- a football pro- son. low ranking has this team on her ademic school year, the program will rector Brian gram. In terms Head Coach Carolyn Zimmer- given the team Head Coach shoulders if she either be prepared for reinstatement Quinn said be- of answering all man’s team enjoyed a strong offsea- something to ral- needs to.” or be put off once more. fore any other the questions of son in which the Titans were given ly around early. Moore was The football program was cut in sports can be scheduling and honorable mention by PrepVolley- “We have a named to the Big 1992 due to a lack of support and added, the Big the gender equi- ball.com for its new recruiting class. lot of aspirations West All-Confer- Curtis Schlaufman financial issues. The team drew an West Confer- ty issues, I don’t The honor was the first in the history coming into the ence first team average of 4,806 fans per game in ence said the ASI President think a feasibility of the program. season,” Zim- for the second 1992, according to box scores. university must study will answer “It was very rewarding to be rec- merman said. straight year last The team had a difficult schedule, add men’s and all those ques- ognized,” Zimmerman said. “The The coach’s ex- season, the first which included playing UCLA and women’s golf tions,” DiTolla ranking gives a lot of good press and pectations were Titan to earn Georgia in back-to-back games in programs. said. good energy to the program, but I echoed by her such honors. order to boost attendance numbers. The athletics While the believe the previous recruiting class players. The senior NCAA rules required every Divi- department put study will not an- should have gotten some recognition S o p h o m o r e also became the sion 1-A team to draw an average of together a work- swer all the ques- as well.” Sarah Day said second Titan to 25,000 fans per game. As a result, ing group on tions, the univer- The coach is entering her seventh the team can’t receive Big West Brittany Moore the team finished 2-9 and set the re- August 11 with sity will take a full season with the Titans and has wait to prove it Player of the cord for most fumbles, 73, and most an athletics ad- look. many accolades to list in her time in should be ranked Week honors Senior/Outside Hitter fumbles lost, 41, both of which still visory commit- “I guarantee the tough conference. higher. twice, tying a re- stand. tee at the request the university will Zimmerman has guided the pro- “With the cord set in 1990 With such a difficult schedule and of alumni. The take into account gram to its first winning season in group last year and 1991 by few home fans to support them, the working group the results of a nine years and also has set the school added to this Becky Howlett. Steve DiTolla university made the decision to cut will be com- feasibility study,” record for most conference wins in team, the chem- The Titans the program. posed of Quinn, DiTolla said. a season. istry is really open up pre- Associate Athletics Director However, 16 years is a long time DiTolla, Lamm, Once ques- She has also led her team to a coming together season play this and the landscape of college football alumni, former tions of finance 60-54 record in the past four sea- and sixth is not weekend with has changed dramatically. Schools players, and two and support are sons, the best four-year stretch in the an option,” Day three games on participating in college football get student repre- answered, there program’s history. said. “We’ll defi- schedule with more coverage from the major TV sentatives, ASI are a host of Senior Brittany Moore said the nitely be upset- action begin- networks and cable networks. Mil- President Curtis other obstacles, honorable mention shows how far ting some teams ning against lions of fans watch games on the In- Schlaufman and DiTolla added. the program has come under Zim- this year.” Delaware on ternet. Having taken note of the de- ASI Vice Presi- “There are the merman. The Titans Friday, 7 p.m. at velopments, the school will address dent of Finance ramifications will have to rely the Titan Gym. “The program is building and you Sarah Day the issue of reinstatement this year. Daniel Ramsey. within the de- on the recruiting “This is a can just tell that by the amount of As a result, Associate Athletics Di- “This working partment about classes as the team Sophomore/Outside Hitter great way for wins in the past few seasons com- rector Steve DiTolla hears questions group, through the gender equity features only one us to come out pared to five years ago,” Moore said. about the program constantly. the athletics ad- issues. If we put senior this season in Moore. and start the year off with a couple “Better girls are trying to come “Most of the interest comes dur- visory commit- 85 to 100 more “We’re going to be seen as un- of wins heading into the regular sea- and play for Cal State Fullerton ing the fall when people turn on tee, is going to David Lamm participants on derdogs this season, but we won’t son,” Day said. now.” their televisions Thursday, Friday, be looking at the the male side we be playing like underdogs,” Moore PHOTOS courtesy of The Titans come into the season Saturday, and they see nothing but program, look- BringBackTitanFootball.com would have to said. “This team is going to prove MATT BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY after winning 32 games in the past college football, they look in the ing at our infra- put a similar or mirror and say ‘we have 37,000 stu- structure on campus, looking to see larger amount on the women side. If dents on our campus, why can’t we how much is going to cost the uni- we were to add two or three more have football too?’” DiTolla said. versity and students, to actually see women sports, certainly it would A strong push for reinstatement if it is feasible to have a football pro- be expensive, (and) secondly, where of football came from bringbackti- gram back on our campus,” Schlauf- would we put them? Space is at a tanfootball.com. man said. premium on this side of campus,” The site was formed in -Novem The committee is going to do its he said. ber 2007 after a positive town hall own study to show the university If the feasibility study and work- meeting, held by former Associated it’s time to bring the program back. ing group both come back with posi- Students Inc. President Heather They are in the process of raising tive results then, there could be a fee Williams, to gauge the interest of funds for a study with an estimated referendum to be put on a ballot for the community in restoring CSUF cost between $35,000 and $50,000. students. football. David Lamm, a member “Personally I think the first step “Every student who is a student of Bring Back Titan Football, said is a feasibility study. We need to be at Cal State Fullerton can vote on there was a very different climate able to have an outside consulting it. Just like the regular voting booths back when the program was discon- firm come in and find out what -ex when you go to vote for ASI candi- dates. It could be the next AS elec- tions, during the fall or spring. The fee increase could be another $50 a semester, but the working group is also going to be looking into that,” Schlaufman said. If the university makes the deci- sion to move forward there are the issues of placement in conference and divisions. This would all be dif- ficult because these decisions would have to be made in compliance with the NCAA rules and other teams. “You have issues of who are you going to play. Our conference does not sponsor football. Therefore, what conference do you belong to put together an 11-game football season?” DiTolla said. Coming back at a Division 1-A level would mean competing for the same crop of players as USC and UCLA. Associate Athletic Direc- tor at Fullerton Junior College and former Titan football coach Gene Murphy says that CSUF does have a couple of advantages. “CSUF is a state school and the entrance requirements are easier. It’s easier to get the fringe athletes. There is enough talent in the South- ern California area to support all three programs, if you have the right facilities and staff,” Murphy said. The NCAA attendance require- ment of 15,000 people per game cannot be met with the current seat- ing of Titan Stadium, which seats around 10,000 people, according to Titan media relations. A stadium renovation would cost upwards of $30 million, according to Quinn. The Football Championship Sub- division, formerly NCAA 1-AA, which consist of teams like Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Sacra- mento State, has no attendance re- quirements and would be the likely destination for the program. Both Schlaufman and DiTolla agree that by the end of this academic year the direction of the program will be clear. August 25, 2008 SPORTS 25 Coach’s contract extended following historic season Winningest coach in and the NIT. was almost all gone in the offseason. Burton’s bonuses could reach After the success at the Big West school history given as high as $146,664 per season if Tournament and the trip to Omaha five-year extension after CSUF wins the NCAA Tournament to compete in the NCAA Tourna- reaching NCAA every year. ment, Burton began receiving inter- “If the school wins the (NCAA) est from other programs to coach Tournament Tournament we’ll build a statue and elsewhere. rename the gym,” Quinn said jok- But after reviewing offers from By Michal Olszewski ingly. Loyola Marymount University and Daily Titan Sports Editor While Burton’s tenure at CSUF the University of San Francisco, [email protected] has been extremely successful so far, Burton decided to stay with the pro- originally the decision to bring him gram that gave him the chance to The coach who took Cal State Ful- in as head coach wasn’t a popular coach at the Division I level. lerton to its first NCAA Basketball one. “I wasn’t really interested in either Tournament berth in 30 years has “Folks that I know in the profes- school, but I wanted to hear what been rewarded with a five-year con- sion told me this guy is a jewel and they had to offer,” Burton said. tract extension through the 2012-13 is definitely worth taking a look at,” Either way, the department season. Quinn said. stepped up at that point to ensure Five years into his tenure at CSUF, And the look has led to CSUF Burton would stay at Fullerton. Head Coach Bob Burton has led the building one of the top programs in “His interest is here and he’s an Titans to four consecutive winning the Big West. old-fashioned guy that is loyal,” seasons and their first back-to-back Besides Burton’s high winning Quinn said. “And he could have had 20-win seasons. The team also par- percentage and the first Big West ti- more money if he went elsewhere, ticpated in the NIT in Burton’s sec- tle since 1978, the program has also but we had to keep him here.” ond season. produced two National Basketball On top of the guaranteed con- The coach also has the highest Association players, Pape Sow and tract, Burton has also been given winning percentage in Fullerton his- Bobby Brown, with the possibility of the title of Special Assistant to the tory at .605 with an overall record two more, Frank Robinson and Josh Athletic Director and an additional of 92-60. Akognon, as soon as next season. accompanying salary, which ensures “It’s great to have such commit- Robinson credited Burton for the that the coach will make public ap- ment from your program,” Burton program’s quick turn around. pearances for the school and that he said. “(Athletic Director Brian) “Coach Burton is the backbone of will work on fundraising projects Quinn and (President Milton) Gor- that entire program,” Robinson said. for the athletics department and the don really stepped up to keep me “The turn around that he’s been able university. here and I couldn’t be happier.” make … there is seriously nothing Quinn said Burton will receive Burton’s contract will pay him just you can say about it.” revenue from “guarantee” games under $1.1 million during the next Quinn added that the school in which other schools pay to play By David Carrillo/Daily Titan Executive Editor five seasons, $219,996 per year, and would not be seeing players of this Fullerton as well as payment for ap- Head Coach Bob Burton applauds his team’s play during the second half of Fullerton’s loss to Wisconsin in the opening round of the includes performance bonuses for caliber without Burton at the helm. pearances and will receive a salary NCAA Tournament in Omaha, Neb. Burton was rewarded in the offseason with a five-year contract extension for his ability to revive reaching various rounds of postsea- However, as quickly as Burton between $30,000 and $80,000 more the basketball program. The coach has compiled a .605 winning percentage in five seasons, the highest in school history. son play in the NCAA Tournament was able to rebuild the program, it per year. UPCOMING GAMES MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S SOCCER 08/29/08 at Trinity Western University Langley, British Columbia 9:30 p.m. PT 08/29/08 at California Berkeley, CA 4:30 PM PT 08/30/08 at Simon Fraser University Burnaby, British Columbia 7:00 p.m. PT 08/31/08 vs. Saint Mary’s Berkeley, CA 2:00 PM PT 08/31/08 at University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC 7:00 p.m. PT WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY 08/29/08 vs. Delaware TITAN GYM 7:00 p.m. PT 08/30/08 Fullerton Season Opener Carbon Canyon Regional Park 8:15 a.m. PT 08/30/08 vs. UNC Greensboro TITAN GYM 1:00 p.m. PT vs. Pepperdine TITAN GYM 7:00 p.m. PT MEN’S SOCCER 08/29/08 vs. Alabama A&M Northridge 2:00 p.m. PT 08/31/08 vs. Georgetown Northridge 12:00 p.m. PT SCHEDULE courtesy of Titan Media Relations 26 DAILY TITAN August 25, 2008 August 25, 2008 SPORTS 27 School may send IN OTHER NEWS one more to NBA TRACK AND FIELD By Michal Olszewski ing the team’s first run to the NCAA Former Titan Lanaro out of Olympic vault Daily Titan Sports Editor Tournament in 30 years. [email protected] At CSUF, Robinson became the BEIJING – Former Cal State (about 17 feet, 10 1/2 inches) on tenth player in school history to re- Fullerton pole vaulter Giovanni his second attempt but failed on Already riding the high of Bobby cord 1,000 points and 500 rebounds Lanaro has been eliminated from three tries at 5.55. Brown signing with the Sacramento and was also named to the Big West the Olympic competition in Bei- Thirteen vaulters cleared 5.65 Kings, the Cal State Fullerton bas- All-Tournament Team last season jing after failing to clear 5.55 me- meters (about 18 feet, 6 1/2 inch- ketball program may have more for helping the Titans capture the ters (about 18 feet, 2 1/2 inches) es) to advance to the finals. good news coming. Big West Title. The former Titan on Wednesday. Lanaro holds the Cal State Ful- Frank Robinson, the reigning was also the Big West’s Sixth Man Lanaro was competing for Mexi- lerton school record at 18 feet, 4 Big West Defensive Player of the of the Year in his sophomore season co, where he holds dual citizenship 1/2 inches, set in 2004. He also Year, has been invited to the Atlanta and was named the Big West All- as well as the Mexican national holds the Titan record of 5.65 me- Hawks training camp after working Conference Second Team his senior pole vault record. ters, set on March 12, 2005, when out with the team during the offsea- season. Lanaro cleared 5.45 meters he was competing for Mexico. son. Robinson said he credited the op- The 6’4 guard has been invited to portunity to try out with the Hawks the camp as an undrafted rookie and to Titan Head Coach Bob Burton’s WOMEN’S SOCCER will compete to make the 15-man refusal to play him until he began roster in October. The Hawks have playing defense during his sopho- Fourth-place finish predicted for Titans 14 players signed to contracts with more season. Jeremy Richardson and Mario West The coach took a lot of criticism IRVINE – Three-time defend- Cal Poly was ranked third but still unsigned by the team. for not playing Robinson when he ing Big West Conference Tour- picked up the two remaining first- “I’ve been saying since last April transferred from East Carolina, but nament champion Cal State Ful- place votes on its way to 62 points, that I’ll be playing for the Hawks, the lesson is what Robinson said he lerton has been forecast to finish just two ahead of the Titans with thinks got him to the position of be- so it’s getting kind of strange that fourth in the 2008 standings in the 60. The Mustangs and Titans met ing able to play with the Hawks. it’s coming true.” Robinson said. “So annual preseason poll of the Big in the championship match last “Coach Burton was hard on me many doors have closed along the West coaches. year with Fullerton advancing via the whole time I was (at Fullerton),” way, but everything is working out UC Santa Barbara is the favor- penalty kicks. Robinson said. “Now that I’m gone now.” ite to capture the regular-season UC Irvine had 40 points to Robinson caught on with the and in this position I understand title. The Gauchos picked up four come in fifth, followed by Pacific Hawks after working out with the why he did what he did.” first-place votes and 74 points to (30) and Cal State Northridge (26) Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers And while Burton is proud of narrowly edge two-time defending in sixth and seventh, respectively. and Los Angeles Clippers earlier in how Robinson was able to get to the league co-champion Long Beach Rounding out the poll was UC the summer. camp, he refused to take much credit State, which collected three first- Riverside with 25 points and UC “Frank’s athleticism, competitive- in his development on the defensive place nods and 73 points. Davis with 15. ness and character is what first caught end. the eyes of our scouts. His physical “(Robinson) was so athletic and abilities are obvious, but I think the so talented and he finally put togeth- intangibles he possesses will give him er at both ends,” Burton said. “He MEN’S SOCCER the opportunity to play in the NBA knew he wasn’t going to play until he one day,” Hawks’ Assistant General could guard someone and he really Coaches tab Titans for bottom of Big West Manager David Pendergraft said in stepped it up on the defensive end.” Photo courtesy of NBAE/Getty Images an e-mail conversation. Burton’s claim that Robinson will IRVINE – The Titans have - re UC Santa Barbara got six of the “He didn’t get to play as much as succeed because he listens and will ceived the Rodney Dangerfield seven first-place votes with UC he had hoped during our summer do what is asked of him was also treatment – no respect. Davis edging Cal Poly for the run- league in Salt Lake City, but was a echoed by the Hawks’ management. With 23 newcomers on its ros- nerup spot. Cal State Northridge wonderful teammate, and did a great “As he played with us through- ter, the Cal State Fullerton men’s was picked fourth followed by UC job when he did get the opportunity out the summer, he showed an un- soccer team expects a transition Irvine and UC Riverside. to play,” Pendergraft said. quenchable thirst to be coached, and period to open the season but the UCSB, the 2006 national cham- The Hawks have converted Rob- was eager to learn,” Pendergraft said. rival Big West Conference coach- pion, is ranked as high as No. 9 in inson back to his natural position Burton also mentioned that es think it will take a full season the national preseason polls. as a shooting guard and the former Robinson’s presence will be missed and have forecast the Titans for a UC Davis placed second last Titan said the team is using him around the school now that he has seventh-place showing in the final year, its first official season in the mainly as a defensive player. graduated. standings per their preseason poll. conference. Cal Poly is coming off “Defense is the only reason I’m “I don’t know if there’s a player in Two-time defending champion an 11-win season. here,” Robinson said. my 39 years of coaching that I am The former Titan mainly played going to miss more than Frank,” he the forward position last season dur- said. Stories courtesy of Titan Media Relations 28 SPORTS August 25, 2008 Think Different. Think Simon. America’s performance in The Olympics always brings could just feel the spirit of America we might be talking more about the mittee needs to make better choices citizens of one nation together, and riding on their shoulders as they men’s gymnastics team. However, in what players they choose for the Summer Olympics has specifically with these 2008 games, raced around the Bird’s Nest with the U.S. still looks strong for years prestigious team. More shooters made ‘US’ patriotic there has been an outburst of patrio- the American flags on their shoul- to come. and bruisers on the inside would tism in America. ders. A tandem that is as unbeatable definitely help the two glaring weak- By Simon Liang The successes of many athletes has And the heroics of gymnasts as Phelps is the dominating team nesses, outside shooting and re- Sports Columnist united this country that has been Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri bounding. USA Basketball is always [email protected] dealing with many problems, such have put USA Gymnastics back on Walsh. They are definitely the face of the pride and joy of America during as the struggling economy and the the map, approaching the fanfare of beach volleyball. the Olympics and they have not dis- What do the Olympics mean to Iraq War. the “Magnificent Seven” of the 1996 They are so popular now that they appointed. us? Why do we celebrate the way we do? As Visa says, “Maybe it’s not I’m positive that many of you Atlanta Games. can go on a first-name-only basis. There have been many great mo- where an athlete’s from that makes us had never even heard of Michael Throughout the gymnastics com- With every block and every kill you ments during this over two-weeks- root for them. Maybe it’s not the flag Phelps before this summer. Well, petition I have thought that those could just feel America cheering long extravaganza. One of my favor- it still understates the magnitude on their back, or the anthem that we now you know the man and the leg- young Chinese gymnasts looked aw- them on. ites was early on during the 4 x 100 of his achievements in this year’s hear when they win that makes us end of eight gold medals at a single fully young. Like the age where they Of course, I couldn’t write an meter free relay, with one of the most Olympics. He was magnificent and cheer. Maybe it’s simply that they Olympics. In the words of nine-time don’t even know pre-algebra. Either Olympic column without mention- intense finishes in Olympic history his performance IS the 2008 Beijing are human. And we are human. And Olympic gold medalist Mark Spitz, their parents are Smurfs or they are ing the “Redeem Team,” USA Bas- with Jason Lezak and the U.S. barely Olympics. when they succeed, we succeed.” “It was epic.” really 11 years old. ketball. They have demolished the beating the French. You could defi- Stay tuned for 2012 in London, Whatever it means to you, one However, Phelps’s “epic” perfor- Despite the controversy, the Chi- competition in record fashion, rival- nitely tell Phelps was excited when where there will be an even stronger thing is for sure, the Olympics is mance wasn’t the only one. nese gymnasts have dominated the ing that of the 1992 Dream Team. Lezak touched the wall first. American team that will show every- without a doubt the greatest athletic The one-two-three sweep of the medal stand. If the Hamm twins This is a step in the right direction. There was probably a mention one else why America is such a great competition ever. 400-meter hurdles was amazing. You did not pull out at the last minute Nevertheless, the selection com- of Phelps in every paragraph, but nation. The Chef’s Special

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From a run to the Super Region- Numbers: als to the NCAA Basketball Tourna- ment, Cal State Fullerton showcased Cal State some of the best games during the past spring semester. Fullerton Aside from the end result for both baseball and basketball, the pro- Attendance grams gave everything a fan could Goodwin Field capacity: ask for. Nail-biting finishes, blowout victories and heartbreaking defeats 3,600 (estimated) all added up to a great experience for team averaged only 923 fans per both passionate and casual CSUF game at home. The average did in- Baseball regular season sports fans alike. Students, faculty crease for Big West Conference and alumni could all be proud of games, going up to 1,080 fans per attendance: their school and watched as the game, but Titan Gym has a capacity 2,115 per game teams marched towards greatness. of roughly 4,000 fans. However, despite the great prod- For the season the men’s basketball uct that was available for FREE to team was only able to draw 11,997 Postseason attendance: all students, the numbers still sagged people according to the box scores 2,665 per game well below what may have been the provided by Titan Media Relations. best combination of CSUF baseball To put this in perspective, the Titans and basketball in a long time. first round loss to Wisconsin in the Season high: While the baseball program is, NCAA Tournament in Omaha was 3,415 in loss to Stanford perennially, considered one of the watched by 17,162 people at the best in the nation, the fans still did Qwest Center. not come in record numbers by any The team, despite a 11-3 home Titan Gym capacity: means. record, was outdrawn by over 4,500 4,000 (estimated) In a school of more than 37,000 fans in one game in Omaha. students, the team only managed to Even on senior night, a game average 2,115 fans per game dur- that would be the last home game Basketball regular season ing regular season at-home games, for seven Titans and was against the attendance: according to box scores. Associate school’s biggest rival in Cal State Athletic Director of Titan Media Long Beach, only drew 1,249 fans. 923 per game Relations Mel Franks said there is The biggest draw the basketball no set number for capacity, but the team was able to bring in was 1,983 Big West regular season baseball stadium can hold around fans in an 82-74 loss to Cal State 3,600 fans. Northridge. Head Coach Bob Bur- attendance: Despite the fact that Fullerton ton repeatedly said last season there 1,500 per game had a record of 27-10 at home and was little to no home court advan- even hosted the regional and Super tage for his team and when people Regional rounds for the College finally came to watch, the players Season high: World Series, the attendance num- didn’t know how to handle the sup- 1,983 in loss to bers still suffered. port. Cal State Northridge The numbers did increase in the The team was able to adapt in the postseason to 2,665 fans per game, Big West Conference Champion- but this was, once again, well be- ship, but it shouldn’t have to adjust Total number of fans for low capacity for a service offered for to student support. The players are 13 home games: FREE to all students. students and should have the sup- The bigger disappointment, how- port of their classmates and alumni. 11,997 ever, had to be the turnout for bas- Many schools around the coun- ketball home games. try would love to have one success- The team–that had the confer- ful athletics program and the school Number of fans at ence’s Most Valuable Player, the con- was blessed enough to have two last NCAA Tournament ference Defensive Player of the Year semester, yet no one seemed to care. game in Omaha: and one of the leading scorers in the Students often complain of high league–was able to win the Big West prices for gas, entertainment and 17,162 Title and advance to the NCAA food, yet one of the best ways to Statistics courtesy of Tournament for the first time in 30 be part of the school, support their Titan media relations years. classmates and have a fun night was Yet despite these great feats, the seen as an afterthought. August 25, 2008 29

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