California State University; Northridge

Volume 49 • Number 19 Since 1957 Thursday, October 5, 2006 sundial.csun.edu A financially independent student newspaper

'The ladies dig my eyes' Students to vote on :------big A.S. fee increases

and there are detailed Yearly cost guidelines for what it can- could be $294 in not be used for. The A.S. fee is currently 2011 at $72 with a $2 set annual increase, but the referendum SAMANTHA WOMACK this year is for a one-time OAu..YSUNDIAL $15 increase to be applied in Spring 2007. In the 2006- the Associated Stu- 2007 A.S. budget overview, dents and Instruction- the total of student A.S. Elly Related Activities fees in the summer and faU fee referendums are passed of 2005 and spring of 2006 this November, then next was $4,716,000. Less than semester wilJ include a $15 half went to university pro- increase in A.S. fees and a grams, clubs and organiza- $1.7 increase in fall 2007 tions, while the rest went to (the extra $2 is the result A.S. government, programs, of a 2002 ..A.S. fees refer- services and support. endum). Meaning a year AccordingtoA.S. finance from now CSUN tuition director Adam Haverstock, will include $119 in A.S. without these fee increases, and LR.A. fees and will A.S. will be hard pressed to continue to increase until at offer the lillie support it has least 2012. been able to in the past. According to the 2006 Crandall said, though, voter pamphlet and A.S. "We're not going to dry General Manager David up and blow away if it's Crandall, LR.A. fees have denied." not been raised from $ I 5 A.S. senators, adminis- trators and advisers began EftNESTa ELlZAR"""RAZ t OAILr 5UNOlAl. per semester since 1979. looking for ways to gener- Lancer Maxwell Lavttch, nine ..week ..old undeclared mal or, checks out the campus. Companion of The fee is designed to spe- ate more money after the Brittany HobSOftt klneslol0D major. and Action Lavltch, CTVA major. cifically support student projects, productions, pub- creation and report of the lications and intercollegiate Blue Ribbon Commission of Plaza del Sol stylish addition to CSUN athletics separate from A.S. • government and programs, See FEE, page 3 about five hours a week in the view, Ikind of like things where roofs, gives a bitof relieffrom all Architecture cerne; the fann expresses the function," of the gray. said Dr. Roger Di Julio, professor "Ibegreen accents make itdis- Rl" ic\\ Once upon a time, three years of structurnl mechanics and civil tinct. more ootceable rather than ago to be exact, the space woold engineering. Di Julio and severn! just blending in," said Lozada DANIELLE R. SWOPES have appealed to Socrates. It bed DAILYSUNDtAL CSUN buildings ecrtainJ.y a sunken amphitheater am cov- of his colleagues go to the new Freudian Sip every day. "We aren't worried about blendingin. ered walkways WOUI.XI. with vines. always look forward 10 going Each one has a design all its own; Where once there was only Now, rather than looking to the Manzanita Hall was inspired by noise am dust of constJuction, past, the University Student Union lhere," he said there is a modern stOOent reaches toward tomanow. The outsides of the buildings the Titanic, the Art and Design . the Plaza del Sol. Glass, metal and concrete are painted inalternating dark and Center Is full of bright colin and angles, and Santa Susana Hall was "Futuristic" is how' Mitch make up today's USu. Large lightgrays, blendingwith the c0n- resigned by someone wOO usually who is majoring in infrr- green-tinted winOOws make the crete plaza On the walls of the worked with prisons (great court- . n Systems, describes the most of Southern California's, Sol Center itself, the paint creates yard, IOOugh). USu. ''The place is awe. abundant sunshine, while sheets of the illusionof shadows. aligning . "(The USU) fits in with the , very qx:n. It makes me dark coougated metal add texture with the palm trees planted right 'Wow, I'm happy 10 be at .to otheIwise t1aI surfaces. in fton~ Green trim, intended UN,"'~said Henowsp.::nds "From an engineering point of 10 match the green of the copper See SOL, page 7

ADRIANA green ribbons to show in Family and Con- tng to college and that and ridicule, but never OLIVAREZ their support to the gay sumer Sciences, and CSUN had an organi- to the extent where DAILY SUNDIAL community. was involved with and zation were he could it affected him emo- "I did not imagine received support from meet other people who tionally. Some people ilton Folk that so many students the Lesbian Gay Bisex- would understand and would giggle when he recalls the were so open in their ual Transgender Alli- share experiences as passed by and give him

fall 2002 support," said Folk, ance club at CSUN. well. looks, he said. Other CARl.A ACEVEDD_ISLDREDGE IlMllT SUNOIAI.. emester, when stu- who graduated last Folk said he knew Folk said he expe- The new University Student Union structure on spring with a degree he was gay before com- • rienced some rejection ents at CSUN wore See GAY, page 3 Sept. 28.

INDEX OPINION TODAY'S WEATHER

Opinion 6 Is America Arts & Ent. 10& 12 really safe? Volleyball Classifieds Il & I" Daily Spotlight IS Sporn 16 SEE PAGE 6 SEE PAGE 16 Partly Cloudy HIGH 74 LOW 54 2 • Dally Sundial' CSUN 'Thursday, October S, 2006 DIlWS------Foley's conduct reported two years ago -NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON (AP) "Rather than trying to shift Blunt said. "You absolutely former Capitol page. A day - A senior. congressional the blame on me, those who can't decide not to look into later, ABC news followed up aide said Wednesday he told are employed by these House activities because one indi- with a report that said the House Speaker Dennis Hast- leaders should acknowledge vidual's parents don't want Florida lawmaker had also RANCHO CUCAMONGA. Calif. (AP) - The possibility ert's office in 2004 about what they know about their you to." sent sexually explicit instant of threats against jurors prompted a judge to bar four gang worrisome conduct by for- action or inaction in response Foley resigned last week messages to at least one other members from receiving visitors and using the phone during mer Rep. Mark: F91ey with to the information they knew after he was reported to .male page. me remainder of their trial for the shooting death of an 11- teenage pages - the earli- about Mr. Foley prior to have sent salacious elec- He said earlier this week year-old girl. est known alert to the GOP 2005," Fordham said. tronic messages to teenage he asked Foley about the Superior Court Judge Shahla Saber said she was reacting leadership. A Capitol Hill aide for male pages. He has checked sexually explicit instant meso 10 a phone call made by one of the defendants to a family Kirk Fordham told The more than a decade, Ford- into an undisclosed facility sages, and the congressman member and a note found in a holding area for prisoners at the Associated Press that when bam said he resigned because for treatment of alcoholism, confirmed they were prob- courthouse-when she issued the order on Tuesday. The phone he was told about Foley's he did not want his role in leaving behind a mushroom- ably his. call and note both mentioned jury members. inappropriate behavior the Foley matter to harm his ing political scandal and legal "Like so many, I feel "It is my duty to safeguard the jurors," Saber said. toward pages, he had "more boss' re-election bid. investigation. betrayed by Mark Foley's Sabet instituted the ban on visits and phone calls after bait- than one conversation with "I have no reason to state Acting U.S. Attorney Jeff indefensible behavior," he ing testimony for the day and questioning jurors individually senior staff at the highest anything other than the facts. Taylor for the District of said. He blamed Democrau about whether they had been contacted improperly. level of the House of Rep- I have no congressman and Columbia sought protection for seeking to make a pohti- The four defendants are accused of killing Mynisha Cren- resentatives asking them to no office to protect,' Ford- of the records in a three-page cal issue of the matter in shaw on Nov. 13, 2004, when they allegedly sprayed her San intervene." ham said. leiter to House counsel Ger- Reynolds' re-election cam- Bernardino home with gunfire under the mistaken belief that The conversations took Before his resignation as aldine Germer, according to paign, "and I will not let someone they wanted to kill was inside. place long before the e-mail Foley's chief of staff, Ford- a Justice official speaking on them do so." Defense attorney Celia Torres said the ban was unfair and scandal broke, Fordham said, ham had been serving in the condition of anonymity. There were signs of con- unwarranted. and at least a year earlier than same capacity for Reynolds, Such letters often are fol- cern among Republicans, as members of the House GOP a member of the GOP lead- lowed by search warrants well. LOS ANGELES (AP) - A jury awarded $4 million to leadership have acknowl- ership who has struggled 10 arid subpoenas, and signal Sen. John McCain of Ari- the former hostess of a popular Malibu eatery who sued the edged. avoid political damage in the that investigators are moving zona called for a group of restaurant's owner for sexual harassment and assault Fordham resigned scandal's fallout. closer 10 a criminal investi- former senators and others Eftehea Leoruaritis, who accused Taverna Tony-owner Wednesday as chief of staff gation. to investigate how Ule House Tony Koursais of repeated harassment over a nine-month peri- to Rep. Thomas Reynolds, The request was aimed handled the affair. od from 200210 2003, was awarded $1.8 million for emotional R-N.Y. At no point at averting a conflict with "We need to move forward distress and $2.2 million in punitive damages on Tuesday. Fordham spoke to the the House similar 10 a stand- quickly and we need to reach "Since it was a 'he said-she said' situation, with an adamant AP after ABC News quoted ever did I off in May when. FBI agents conclusions and recommen- defendant denial, the plaintiff really felt validated by the jury unidentified GOP sources as ask anyone raided Louisiana Rep. Wil- dations about who is respon- believing her," said Leontaritis' lawyer, ViclorGeorge. insinuating that he had inter- liam Jefferson's office seek- sible," McCain said during Koursais' lawyer, Gilbert Garcia. said Wednesday that the vened on behalf of Foley, his to block any ing information in a bribery a campaign speech for Sen. ruling came as a shock and that he and his client "are consider- former boss, to prevent an investigation. Lincoln Chafee in Rhode ing all legal options." inquiry into Foley's conduct. inquiries Meanwhile, FBI agents Island. "I think it needs 10 be "This is categorically into Foley's have begun interviewing par-- addressed by people W)lO are RNERSIDE, Calif. (AP) - County supervisors have false," Fordham said. "At no ticipants in the House page credible." voted to impose a ban on marijuana dispensaries in umncor- point ever did I ask anyone actions or program, according 10 a law Some other' Republicans porated areas of the county. to block any inquiries into enforcement official who rallied to the speaker. The The decision reached by the board Tuesday bans the distri- Foley's actions or behav- behavior. spoke on condition of ano- chairmen of two coalitions bution of marijuana to caregivers or patients, even those car- ior." The longtime Capitol nymiry because of the ongo- of social and fiscal conser- rying a state identification card qualifying them as medicinal Hill aide said he would fully ing investigation. The offi- vatives in Congress said Kirk Fordham, marijuana users. disclose to the FBI and Ihe cial declined to say whether he should not step down. The ban extends to marijuana-growing co-ops, which are House ethics committee "any former congressional the interviews were limited "Speaker Hasten is a man of legal under state law bUIprohibited by federal law. and all meetings and I?hone Chief of Staff to current pages or included integrity," Rep. Mike Pence, Supervisor Jeff Stone, a pharmacist, saidthe board's intent calls" regarding Foley's former pages. Rvlnd., and Rep. Joe Pins, R· Justice Department was (0 seek clarity in the courts about the conflicting state and behavior that he had with Pa., said in a joint statement. federal laws. senior staffers in the House Republicans have been spokeswoman Tasia Scolinos Rep. Rodney Alexander, Supervisor Roy Wilson, who voted against the ban, said it leadership. struggling to put the scan- stressed that the investigation R-La., the congressman who forces sick people to turn to the black market to obtain a prod- "The fact is even prior to dal behind them, bUI another is still preliminary. Also, the sponsored the page at the uct that voters decriminalized in 19% for qualified patients. the existence of the- Foley member of the leadership, Florida Department of Law heart of the furor, said Hast. e-mail exchanges I had more Rep Roy Blunt of Missouri, Enforcement confirmed that en "knew about the e-mail! PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) - Planning commissioners than one conversation with said pointedly during the day it has begun its own pre- that we knew about" includ- approved a 17,OOO-square-footexpansion to a 44,OOO-square- senior staff atthe highest level he would have handled the liminary inquiry. Spokesman ing one in which Foley asked foot residence on the grounds of a golf course. of the House of Representa- entire matter differently than Tom Berlinger said the case the page to send his picture "The commission voted 2-1 on Tuesday to allow Duane tives asking them to inter- Speaker Dennis Hastert did, is in its initial stages and BUI he quickly backed off is not a full-blown criminal B. Hagadone to increase the graded area on his home in the vene when I was informed had he known about the com- that comment, saying he dis- Bighorn Golf Club to 6' ,000 square feel. of Mr. Foley's inappropriate plaints when they were first inquiry. cussed the e-mails with Has- Fordham played a key role The additional space would be used to add a 190-foot-long behavior," Fordham said. raised last year. en's aides, not the speaker in fast-developing events late himself. pool and a I,SOO-square-foot sports court to the house that Fordham said one staffer "I think I could have last week. Initially, Foley is now under construction and projected to be completed in to whom he spoke remains given some good advice here, Hasten has insisted he did was reported to have written early 2007. employed by a senior House which is you have to be curi- not know about the e-mails overly friendly - not sexu- The project still requires approval by the City Council. Republican leader. He would ous. You have to ask all the that were discussed with his not identify the staffer. . questions you can think of," ally explicit - e-rnails to a staff. SAN DIEGO (AP) - The county treasurer demanded a detailed accounting. of the county pension system's losses from the recent collapse of the Amaranth hedge fund. CRIME BRIEFS Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister also wants the retirement board to reconsider its investments in similar high- 10/3/06 . yield, high-risk funds. About 20 percent of the San Diego DRIVIIG WIt:JIA SUSPEIDm DRIVERUCEISE County Employees Retirement Association's money is in hedge funds. A CSUN police officer cited and release~ a ~2-year-old "Our recent experience has demonstrated that we should CSUN student for driving with a suspended driver license dur- be very concerned with the large percentage of our portfolio ing a traffic stop at Nordhoff and Encino. dedicated to hedge fund Investments, as well as the extreme volatility and risk faclors associated with hedge fund inv.esl- ing," McAllister wrole in a leiter 10 retiremenl association CEO Brian White. Weather Update The $7.7 billion county pension fund invesled $175 mil- lion, or 2 percent of its lolal portfolio, with Amaranth a year Saturday ago. The fund's losses on Amaranth are estimated al $87 mil- Friday lion. . In September, Amaranth notified investors that its value Partly Mostly Sunny had fallen 55 percent because of sour bets on natural gas Sunny trades. The company, which was worth $9.2 billion in August, Cloudy is now estimated to be worth less than $3 billion, and has announced il will liquidate its remaining assets. High 75 • Low 53 High 81· Low 55 High 86 • Low 56 Daily Sundial· CSUN • Thursday, October 5, 2006 • ]

------'-...... J1U9IllS Students to vote on A.S. and gradual I.R.A. fee increases

allocates $1,145,318 to AS. support, swept into reserve accounts. Half corporate sponsors and ticket sales. the 2011-12 school year the IRA rev- FEE which covers costs that do not really goes to Unallocated Reserves, which Continued from page 1 According to Haverstock, enues will be split evenly between apply to other areas of AS. finance, is available to clubs, organizations Intercollegiate Athletics. The report S.PAC.E. is estimated to be $20,000 the two categories, according to the according to Haverstock. and A.S. programs. 41st Tuesday, said the university, students and exter- over budget this year for the Big voter's pamphlet Special .projects Assistant and the AS. Senate allocated $6,600 for nal sources of revenue should share Show alone, though formal paper- Many students on campus will A.S. Co-director of Finance Bryanne new polo shirts for all AS. staff the intercollegiate athletics budget work confirming this has not been not benefit from the fee increases Knight said that they are working on . and students from the unallocated equally. generated. Haverstock said, however, because they do not participate in more adequately defining the AS. reserves fund. Haverstock says the I.R.A ... fee that S.P.A.C.E. generated an estimat- the programs affected. Instead of a support section and hopes that in the "We could have gotten new poles increase will aJlow for a shift in inter- ed $20,000 from Big Show 6 tickets school-wide tuition increase, course future it will be more detailed. last year but we gave money to Hur- collegiate athletic funds and free up sold to non-CSUN students this year. fees and higher non-tuition costs This year the AS. Children's Cen- ricane Katrina instead," Haverstock money in the AS. budget, Once again, the figure is awaiting could be implemented. Students ter will reapply for a substantial grant, said. If the A.S. fee referendum is fonnaJ confirmation, but the revenue who want to be involved in clubs, meaning that the money is not 'guar- The other half goes to the Capital passed, then the one-time $15 increase would balance out the over-spending organizations, programs and athletics anteed and funds will significantly .or Technological Reserves. will be allocated as follows: $5 will go if the estimated amounts are correct. would be the ones to cover the costs decrease. In the annual budget, the The A.S. programs and services to intercollegiate athletics grants-in- The AcademicalJy' Related or hold fundraisers to support their Children's Center revenue is $750,000 section refers to ticketing services, aid; $4 to the A.S. Children's Center; Reserves Account is available to stu- financial needs. and A.S. allocates $428,536, a IOta! the recycling program, intramural $3 to A.S. programs and services; $2 dents in need of funds for research Students who vote for the increase of $1,178,536. The Chijdrerlts Cen- sports and the fitness center. More to Student Productions and Campus and other academically related activ- are affecting students who enroll in ter is open to students, faculty and than $400,000 is already allocated to Entertainment; $1 to the Academically ities. This year $31,000 was avail- 2012 and later. It will also affect stu- the surrounding community. Crandall these programs in the annual budget, Related Reserves Account. able and with the A.S. fee increase dents on a tight budget who can bare- admitted, ''We think we might be not including the individual revenue Inthe most recent AS. annual bud- almost $100,000 should be available ly afford the annual tuition increases undercharging faculty and community the programs bring in. get, $1,471,535 is allocated to grants- to fund student requests. According without an additional fee increase. members." The Children's Center is Haverstock said with the increased in-aid for the lntercollegiate AtWet- to the finance committee, for student Haverstock and Crandall agree also supported by the Capital Reserves budget they hope to expand the'recy- ics Department under the university convention and trips $400 is the that the fee referendums will enhance fund. cling program to include more of the programs section. The I.R.A money maximum allocation, and is to be the quaJity and reputation of CSUN The Capital or Technological campus. The green trash cans with cannot be used for athletic grants- used specifically for travel. The rest and will assist in accomplishing the Reserves fund is made up of unaJlo- the recycling symbol on it are only in-aid and the AS. budget does not is expected to come out of pocket or long-term goals set for CSUN by the cated monies unused at the end of the located in a small portion of.CSUN, include other intercollegiate allocation from the academic department. Blue Ribbon Commission. fiscal year. With this reserves fund, but the program costs $160,064, except for recreation sports and the fit- The I.R.A fee begins with a $15 However, fee increases are not the AS. was able to buy a new computer more than $100,000 of which goes ness center, under AS. programs and increase per semester in fall 2007 only path AS. and the fee advisory for the Children's Center, according to staff compensation. services. According to the faU 2006 and will increase $5 more per semes- committee are exploring. to Knight, approve a new camera for The $2 allocated to A.S. voter's pamphlet, $29 per person per ter each subsequent year. In the "In addition to working on ref- AS. Marketing and P.R. in the last S.PAC.E. will be strictly for the Big semester would be allocated for ath- I.R.A. financial projection, when the erendums, we are working on other senate meeting, and purchase new letic grants-in-aid. Show. S.P.A.C.E. is the only section fee is $50 per semester in the 2011- methods 10 generate norr-student fee furniture and equipment for the AS. of A.S. that is not fully funded in the Only $567,138 is allocated to uni- 12 school year, the total annuaJ rev- revenue," Haverstock said. offices, according to Haverstock. budget or fully supported by the sen- versity programs, clubs and organiza- enue would be $3.8 inillion. A little According. to Haverstock, other Funds distributed throughout the ate. Like other university clubs and tions when the allocated athletic money more than half will go to athletics methods include generating grants year to clubs, organizations and-ani- organizations, S.P.A.C.E. is expected is deducted. On the other hand, AS. while the rest will go to the other and giving more attention to interest versity programs, if not used, are to raise money through fundraising, programs on campus. However, in revenue. Grants will benefit Student Outreach and Recruitment Services $2.2 million enrollments in under-privileged college counseling to spur high- "We will be employing directed to ensure opportunities U.S Department of Education communities. er enrollment in college after CsUN student assistants as well for all qualifiers, regardless of ranked in the top 10 percen- given to CSUN "We are interested m high school. The office offers as fuU-time staff to coordinate their race, ethniciry or econom- tile nationally, meaning that improving access to college and various academic services 10 and administer the services,' ic circumstances. the university would receive an fully support the goals of this more than 100 high schools, 22 TALIN MAGHAKIAN he said. "The ultimate goal is to additionaJ year of funding, Her- program," said Mary Ann Cum- community colleges and a num- DAILY SUNDIAL Almost 1,200 middle school actualize the full po(entiaJ of nandez said. mins Prager, the Interim Assis- ber of elementary and middle and high school students will these children and give an equaJ '.'The proposaJ introduced a tant Vice President for Student schools in the area to help pave directly benefit from the pro- playing field in order for all very ambitious plan and made CSUN has been awarded Access and Support Services. the way for prospective univer- gram. The funds are in the students to succeed," said Nikki a strong case that CSUN was $2.2 million in grants by the Through the Student Out- sity students. form of two Educational TaJent Dixon, an Outreach recruiter. going to help students and par- U.S. Department of Educa- reach and Recruitment Services Javier Hernandez, the direc- Search grants. These particular Each standard grant amounts ents in needy areas, help them tion. The funds are intended office on campus, students in tor of Outreach Services, plans grants are rooted in educational- to $220,000 per year for four prepare for college and ulti- to increase the number of pro- overlooked communities will to utilize a two-faceted approach subsidies programs started by years. Both proposals for grant mately" be successful," Hernan- spective college entrants and receive academic advising and in conducting the program. the U.S. government in 1%5, money made by CSUN to the dez said. Campus friendly with alternative lifestyle

GAY the USU Board of Directors such as the bisexual commu- once insults, but their own and at the LGBTA He said nity. Alexa, who just trans- members have adopted and Continued from page 1 that every three to four years ferred from San Diego State use them as terms of empow- people would approach' him the visibility of the organiza- University, -said she thinks ennent. in a respectful way, however, tion changes depending on these groups need to be more . Taryn Jordan, pre-med and he would answer their the orientation and activeness visible on campus. major, said she thinks profes- questions. of the director. In the past Dusty Rael, deaf studies sors and students should be "(At) CSUN you can be three last years the organiza- major and newly elected pres- 'more cautious about gener- your own person," Folk said. tion has had more lesbians on ident of the LGBTA, explains alizations. She recalled an Mike Luna, CSVN alum- the executive board, which that one of the main issues incident in which a classmate nus, shared a positive expe- has increased the number of with the gay community on would not let go of the idea rience as well. Luna gradu- lesbian members. campus is the commentary that all gays play with dolls ated in 2004 with a master's "CSUN is definitely a gay made by other students. when kids. Her classmate degree in college counsel- friendly campus," said Alicia "Mainly it's ignorance suggested that prohibiting ing. Luna's master thesis was Triplett. (that) drives people to make kids to play with dolls would designing a project program Triplett graduated last comments such as faggot, increase their chance at a Oil how to make the process spring and said she feels that queer (and) dyke, among oth- heterosexual lifestyle during of "coming out" more pleas- there is still some discrimina- ers," said Rael. adulthood. ant for the student and their tion against gays and lesbi- Rael is also pan of a deaf "My classmate was family. ans, which can primarily be fraternity and recalled an obsessed with that theory," While Luna was very cau- seen in comments made in occasion where his bothers Jordan said. tions at the beginning of the class. were constantly using the The LBGT A creates a school year, he said he later' Alexa, a communication expression "That's so gay." forum where students can felt welcome and accepted. major who would like to He asked them to refrain debate, share and support "I needed to be honest to only be identified by her first from using those terms, and issues that affect the gay myself, if I wanted to help name, agreed that the campus they apologized and did not community. other people," he said. is friendly to gays but said continue to use the phrase. "We want to make Michael Colorge, political there is still more room from Rael said that those phras- everyone welcome," Rael PHOTO ILLUSTRATION IIY (IIN£S70 WZAIlAAAAZJ DAILY SUNOlAl science major, has served on improvement in other groups, es and classifications were said. 4 • Daily Sundial' CSUN • Thursday. October 5. 2006

DIWS------.:....------..;..------Bush criticizes Democrats on national security

SCOTfSDALE, Ariz. by one member's online sexual Still, Bush persisted with Worse yet, Bush said, some to applause from the donors Schumer, head of the Demo- (AP) - President Bush tried advances against teenage boys, the strategy thai has brought Democrats are putting national. who together gave $450,000 erotic effort to win seats in the 10 drown OUI political anxiet- while military commanders in Republican victory in the last security at risk by voting against to see him' speak and support Senate. ies about war and sex Wednes- iraq are grappling with a rash of two elections - campaigning bills that would allow secret Renzi. After his remarks, Bush day by sounding alarm bells troop casualties and allegations on national security' with some eavesdropping on phone calls Democrats said Bush was stepped outside on a patio with on .national security and urging of police corruption. tax talk thrown in. With Repub- and tough measures to inter- just trying to distract from his a view of Camelback Moun, people to "vote Republican for New polls show Americans licans down, he moo to bring rogate prisoners to try 10 detect failed management of the war tain to sign a $34.8 billion bill the safety" of the country, . are increasingly unhappy with Democrats down even farther, terror plots. on terror. to fund homeland security. The This week has put the Repub- Bush's leadership and the war "If the other bunch gets "lf you w~t to make sure "Instead of making baseless bill includes $1.2 billion for licans' bid to keep control of in Iraq. And even after months elected, they're going to raise those on the front line of protect- claims, the President should fencing along the U.S.-Mexi- Congress in further jeopardy and 'of campaigning on immigration your taxes," Bush charged dur- ing you have the tools necessary focus on the facts and discuss co border, along with vehicle brought even more bad news for reform, he had to sign a bill ing Jl breakfast fundraiser for to do so, you vote Republican what he's doing to improve the barriers, lighting and infrared the president, Republicans on Wednesday with only a fraction Rep. Rick Renzi at the posh for the safety of the United situation on the ground in Iraq," cameras to help catch people Capitol Hill have been damaged of the changes he wanted. Camelback Inn near Phoenix. . States of America," Bush said said New York Sen. Chuck sneaking across. Amish mourn victims of school shootings, urge forgiveness

NlCKEL MINES, Pa. (AP) comes their way as God's will. modem world, and have as little ihe artack, ily hours after the shooting aOO and shot 10 girls before turning - Injust about any other com- '''They know their children to do with civil authorities as AI some Amish viewings, extended forgiveness to them the gun on himself Investiga- munity, a deadJy school shooting are going to heaven, They know possible, upwards of l,{XX)to 1,500 pe0- "Ihope they stay around here tors said Roberts may have been would have brought demands their children are innocent ... Amish mourrers have been ple might visit a family's home and they'll have a 101of friends planning to sexually assault the from civic leaders for tighter gun and they know that they will going from home to home for to pay respects, according to and a lot of support," Daniel Amish girls. He revealed to his laws and better seoimy, and the join them in death," said Ger- IWO days to anend viewings for jack Meyer, 60, a buggy opera- Esh, a 57-year-old Amish artist family .in notes he left behind victims' loved ones would have trude Huntington, a Michigan the five victims, all little girls lor in Bird in Hand. Such visits and woodworker whose th~ that he was tonnented by mem- . lashed out at the gunman's fam- researcher and expert on chil- laid out in white dresses made are impottant, given the lack of grandnephews were inside the ories of molesting two young ily or threatened to sue, dren in Amish society. by their families. Such viewings e-mail and phone communica- school during the attack, said of ~Iatives 20 years ago, But that's not the Amish "The hurt is very great," occur almost immediately after uoo, Meyer said the Robetses. A deputy county coroner OIl way, Huntington said. "But they don't the bodies arrive at the parents' The Amish have also been Huntington, the author- Wednesday described a gne- As they snuggle with the balance the hurt with hate," , homes. reaching out to the family of the ity on the Amish, predicted they some scene at the school, with slayings of five of their children In the aftermath of Monday's Typically, they are so crowd- gunman, Charles Carl Roberts will be will be very support- blood on every desk, every in a one-room schoolhouse, the violence, the Amish are look- ed, "if you start crying, you've lV, 32, who committed suicide ive of the killer and his wife, window broken and the bOOy Amish in this Lancaster Coun- ing inward, relying on them- got to figure out whose shoulder during the anack. Dwight Lefe- "because judgment is in God's of a girl slumped beneath the ty village are twning the other selves and therr faith, just- as to cry on," said Rita Rboads, a ver, a Roberts family spokes- hands: 'judge not, that ye be not chalkboard, below a sign that cheek, urging forgiveness of the they have for centuries. They .Mennonite midwife who deliv- man, said an Amish neighbor judged:" read "Visitors Brighten People's killer and quietly accepting what hold themselves apart from the ered two of the five girls slain in comforted the Roberts fam- Roberts stonned the school . Days."

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"Over the past three two bombs and an explosive- service Wednesday for inve- The brigade was respon- if that (unit) comes out at and electricity for residents months, murders and execu- packed vehicle blew up in stigation of suspected ties to sible for a region of northeast 30 percent of what it went in an attempt t~ stop secta- tions (by death squads) have a district of stores and auto death squads, aiming to signal Baghdad with a slight Shiite in with, that's OK with the rian violence and insurgent caused the majority of civili- shops in a mainly Christian the government's seriousness majority, where gunmen on government of Iraq," he told a attacks. The rise in U.S. deaths an dea~s in Iraq," Caldwell neighborhood of Baghdad, in cleansing Baghdad of sec- Sunday kidnapped 24 wor- Baghdad news conference. in recent days may be linked said. killing 12 people and woun- tarian violence. kers from a frozen food fac- "There is clear evidence to their increased presence in The violence has also ding 56, police said. The government move tory. Hours later, the bodies that there was some compli- the capital, commanders have threatened to undermine the Hours later, after sun- came amid steadily mounting of seven of the workers were city in allowing death squad said. government of Prime Minister set and the end of the day's violence, particularly in the found dumped- in a district elements to move freely when, But at the same time, Sun- Nouri aI-Maliki as Shiite and Ramadan fast, gunmen ope- capital. A U.S. military spo- miles away. in fact, Ihey were supposed nis have accused the Shiite- Sunni parties in his coalition ned fire. on a popular cafe kesman said the past week _ Sunni politicians have said to have been impeding their led government of balking 'accuse each other of backing in an overwhelmingly Shiite had seen the highest number all those who were kidnapped movement," Caldwell said. at sending its security forces militias. district of southeast Bagh- of car bombs and roadside were Sunnis. They blamed The U.S. military appeared against the Shiite militias, On Monday, al-Maliki dad, killing four patrons and bombs in Baghdad this year. Shiite militias for the- abduc- to have a key role in getting many of which are linked to announced a new security wounding seven others. Four U.S. soldiers patrol- tion and accused police of the brigade sidelined. Cald- parties in the coalition. plan to unite the feuding par- Caldwell said the number ling in Baghdad were killed allowing the gunmen to esca- well said problems with Ihe The suspended brigade ties, creating local conunittees of car bombs and roadside by gunmen on Wednesday, pe and move freely with their unit had emerged during a had about 650-700 members, in which Sunnis and Shiites bombs that went 'off or had the U.S. military said, also captives. broad brigade-by-brigade and the Iraqi Interior Ministry will work together to manage been found and defused over announcing the deaths of two Brig. Abdul-Karim Khalaf, assessment of policein Bagh- said Tuesday that its ,com- efforts to stop the violence on the past week was the highest other soldiers a day earlier the chief ministry spokes- dad carried out by the U.S. mander of the unit, a lieute- a district-by-district level. this year. He declined to give in Baghdad and the northern man, said the brigade was military over the summer nant colonel, has been deta- But contentious details of firm numbers, but said, "The city of Kirkuk. The deaths being investigated because; it - and the decision was made ined for investigation. The the plan still must be worked trend line has been up over brought the number of Ame- "didn't respond quickly" to by the Interior Ministry to.act major general who oversees out - and Shiite and Sunni the last couple of months." ricans killed in combat since the kidnapping. ·Tuesday. the brigade and two others parties for a second day on But he also said the mili- Saturday to 2l. - The top U.S.-military spo- U.S. forces have been car- in the area has been suspen- Wednesday put off negotia- tary has killed or captured an The suspension of the kesman in Iraq, Maj. Gen. rying out raids and arrests of ded temporarily and ordered tions. increasing, number of suspec- police brigade was the first William B. Caldwell, said militia members for the past transferred. At the same time, Sunni- ted members of aI-Qaida in time the Iraqi government has ~ the police brigade in the area month as part of a wide-scale Khalaf said a random led insurgents have continued Iraq. In September, 110 al- I taken such dramatic action to had been ordered 10 stand U.S.-Iraqi sweep of Baghdad selection of troops in the sus- their attacks targeting civili- Qaida suspects were killed discipline security forces over down and was undergoing launched inAugust, which has pended unit were being inve- ans, Iraqi officials and U.S. and 520 detained - including possible links to militiamen. retraining. He said some were seen the number of American stigated for ties to militias. and Iraqi troops. a driver of the group's leader, Baghdad's Sunnis widely fear being investigated and that troops in the capital double. The sectarian spiral of Car bombs, as well as Abu Ayyub al-Masri, captu- the Smite-led police, saying any found 10 have militia ties Forces have been moving revenge killings between Sbi- other explosions and shoo- red on Sept. 28.

I • i 6 • Daily Sundial' CSUN • Thursday. October 5, 2006 • • fQUDIOD....._------Is America safe after 9/11? Parental advice and YOHANNA BAEZ Being safe is different than being and operatives," and tfutt the war has SPECIAL TO rna DAILY SUNDIAL overly prepared. Change is certain. produced "a deep resentment of U.S. Just because the U.S. has not had involvement in the Muslim world." the new generation 'America was never safe before attacks on U.S. soil after 9/11 does not The docwnent believes that if the small ?Ill. Pursumg a war in Afghan- mean mat it has been safer since. Other Islamic rrulitant comrnuniry is perceived MALlHAJAFRI .stan and Iraq has provoked me countries have been attacked and this is as soccesetcf, that "would inspire more DAD"Y SUNDIAL next generation of terrorists five years where the aversion begins. TIle citizens fighters to continue the struggle else- later. The illusion of being "umocch- of other countries have all the right where," thas the rebirth of terror. s children and in our rebel- able" mat Americans lived under was to feel that they are unfairly attacked Iam not the only one that feels that lious teenage years, we sort-of vow to OUT selves uncovered five years ago. by experi- because extremist are indirectly trying the administration is failing in the "War A that we will never turn out to be like encing a problem caused by extrem- to attack the U.S. and its foreign policy. on Terror". As reported by the Wash- our parents in one-way or another. ists the rest of the global community By using these other countries in their ington Tunes, a Democrat supported greatly respeCt my. parents but has been suffering with. The attack on indirect fight, the extremist are some- group informs that the "Bush edrnin- 1 1 I the World Trade Center should have what recruiting people mat could join istration's foreign policy has failed in when was younger, made a vow not to sound like them.. brought America closer to the world their fight. Thus, the-war on terror is too Iraq, the war on terror, Afghanistan and Last night 1bad ended up giving community but instead; America is dis- broad to be won because it regenerates other countries. The number of tenor- mends kind and considerate treat- my younger siblings a "lecture" liked by the rest of the world because of and transforms from revenge. ist attacks and terrorist recruits is up mentlowardparents and condemns about how they should keep up its selfish foreign policy. A war on terrorism is impossible worldwide, many enemy countries are those who dishonor them. with current events. J didn't know America is nof Safer since 9/11. and abstract. The administration should now stronger and have better weapons, "If anyone curses his father or it then, but as 1 look baCk on other President Bush is still supporting his have tackled the problem more spe- and America's influence with allies has mother. be must be put to death" situations with my siblings 1 real- claim mat pursuing the unpopular war ciflcally like following the paper trail weakened." (Lev, 20,9). lze that have started sounding like on terror-abroad will help fight terrorism and only attacking al-Qaeda and the President Bush and his administra- When il comes to my siblings, I my parents more and more. It is a at home. The president is not consider- Taliban, not the country that houses tion have brushed these reports off as can be very maternal. As the eldest, scary thought bur at the same time ing the global community's opinion on them. The administration should have a negative election tactic by the Demo- I feel il is essential for me to help it reassures me that I am doing the the war, let alone the innocent civilians been narrower in their execution and crats. How convenient, right thing. In my family; culture guide my siblings. When my par- in the countries being attacked The cut the fat from the 9/11 attacks instead TIle "fighters" who have "continue and religion, parents are respected. entsused to tell me do's and don'ts, most recent news reports and Demo- of using clever excuses to invade Iraq. [d] the struggle elsewhere" have been Maybe it ha& to do something with 1didn't like hearing it very much. cratic stained opinion that have been 'The clever excuses l' III talking about attacking all over the world since 9/ II. Eastern culture vs. Western culture. Now Ireali~!be value of parental published, suggest mat the wars abroad magica11y change when it is no longer Inearly September of2004, an exrrem- In my religion the honor, respect advice. I am not a parent but care promote tenor, whether it is attacks on effective such as, "Weapons of Mass ist takes more than 1,0Cl0 hostages in and esteem attached to parenthood for my siblings Iik.ea parent. 1 want U.S. soil or in other countries. Terror is Destruction," to "Freeing the Iraqi'. a school in Beslan, Russian. Many is unparalleled. The Holy Quran them to get ahead in school, to be kept alive by the war on it. People from a Tyrannical Dictator and hostages were killed or injured. In mid places the importance of kindness healthy, to have the best of every- This is what President Bush fails to Delivering them Democrncy." October a year after 9/11, car bombs to parents- as second only to war- thing, to enjoy life and mucb more. realize: if the global community is not Declaring a war OIl a concept, which Iti1l foreign tourists outside nightclubs shipp;"g God Almig11ty, As a sister] want so much for my safe, America will not be either. somewhat indirectly targets a group of in Bali, Indonesia. The assailants were "Your Lo1d bas decreed ihat siblings. in:Jagine how much my America is not safer because there people, is all. insult. Then going to war believed to be linked to al Qaeda. you wonhip none but HUn, and _ wont for Ihem. haven't been any attacks since 9111. on two countries and killing innocent Explosions in the subways of Madrid, 1bat you bekindto_. _ Parents help guide us, nourish What is happening now is that the Ij.S. civilians adds insult to injmy. Spain 2 years ago was also believed 10 er one or both of tbc:m attain old us, clean up after UAand Sacrifice is calling all bluffs and alerting the pub- I agree with a recent BBC news be the wodc of extremist age in )'OIlf lite, say not to tbr;m a much of their youth for us, BUI lic of every suspicious gossip of a terror report, which states that a leaked U.S. As long as the rest: of the world. word of conteJDpt. nor repellhem, what to we give t.hom in return? plot. The national secwity team is even· intelligence report acknowledges that is suffering through this problem, the bot addtest them in terms of bOaot. 1 rea.lize lbat DOt all parents are: letting the public in on the possible emi- the "lrnq war fuels terror." ~ report U.S. could have its turn again, until our And Out of tiDdness, lower to tbcm like mine and not all sisters are nent threat, differentiating the amount says that ''the Iraq jihad is shaping administration learns to be a part of the Ibe w;"g of_lily, andsay, 'My like tne~ bat fot Ihe most part of fear we should have with colors. a new generation of terrorist leaders world, instead of (X)licing it. Lord! _ on tbem your """'Y parentS C81C. 8$ they cherished me in chiJd.. My parentll; and. t have had and hood'· (Qunm IH3·24). l'll!..!.. CUNTOl-J A1J6RIl..Y veYl

Inresponse to the article "Play the gate any politician on !heir past failures blame game, once again" by Jeremy i~~uite frankly a waste of my time and Foster published on Oct. 3. . theIr breath. Idon't honestly care aboot According to the article, Ginton what was done as much as I care about was insinuated during an interview as what will. Because what will be doneis the one politician 'truly responsible for what can make or brealC my future not the influx of terrorists and terrorist act, only as an American citizen but as a on American and the world in genernl. citizen of the world. So for those of The author lactfully wrote on behalf of you who feel the need to de;fend one Mr. Clinton, stating that in response he ~ or the other as the all knowing. all 'rightfully scoffed' and quickly po!"ted canng. completely just party _ go right the finger right back at the repubhcans ahead and waste the page. Because in .- as the responsible party for the suffering the end, they all have failed their puo. that the Americans have endured. As far lic ..And until IJ.ley care for us, I don'l as I am concerned blaming anyone is believe any deserve to be thought f. pointless. What could, should or would the "right party." 0 have been done to theoretica11y help the - Ashley Cobb. situation is already past; so to inleJt'O- CommunicaJion Studies M11jur

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tte final1ink, Miller said contains recycled materials, and the floor There are also smaller study ItXJIllS thai environments for sucens 10 participate SOL The inside of tbe Sol Center sticks in the reception area is really the original are always open 10 students, similar to in the learning experience," Miller said Continued from, page 1 with the II"IlXbn design. Large glass coocree base that was stained and pol- those in the Oviatt Library. - terce Ire television and study rooms windows make up entire walls, and glass ished There is also a lab that houses 70 in the Sol Center, tables in Ire Freudian . 1Jodgep:xIb>e," said OJ Julio. His wife, Dr. makes its way inside as well Every door "It was an experiment," Wang said new computers. So far, Lozada has been Sip, and the tables out in the plaza Shlxleh Di Julio, would rather the cam- in the Sol Center is funned OIl three sides ''We crossed our fingers, and now we're impressed that he is always able to find an ''II's an outdoor space that is really PJS find a design and stick with it by glass, with the sarre intention of mak- really pleased with it" open computer, though he eckrowleoges alive," Wang said. "rill 001: SW'e that. we Siner every building is different" "it ing the most of naturally available light Another experiment: unlike lhe - that things will get tighter as midterms cou1d ever have achieved that in the old looks like it just popped out of nowhere. The use of naturo.Ilight and the switch other buildings on campus, all of the approach. space." They shooId create some kind of bono- to a lxliler/chiller system fa' heating and wall clocks in the Sol Center are con- Lowda, DiJulio, MiUer, and Wang all The project is not finisbed yet, Wang geneity," she said. Shoeleh teaches inthe cooling are beh cceveaeru and cost nected by satellite, and tell the same commented on the operoess of the Plaza said Furniture is still being assembled, mechanical engineering cleparbrent effective. time. Hopefully the trend will spread. del Sol bike rocks are on the way, and they have Tho bnldings _ up !he USU "It's keeping our bills lower; that's The Sol Center has a sta1e-{If-ihe- "It's better than the original," said ports in place fa' increased lighting in match, despite the lock of a theme for the money we can spend OIl students," said art Executive Boardroom that can be Lozada "It's more open, spacious. the plaza There are plans 10 expand the rest: of the university. Jason Wang, the associate director of reserved by stuelenlSor faculty. The room Things are easily seen" seating area in front of the Freudian Sip, "Irs more than a complex of build- operations and services for the USU. The is filled by II large desk that has computer "It invites you 10 come out iruo the and theY are looking to improve the Fit- ings. . It's really a vilIage," said Brent Sol Center's energy use is 21 percent access and micropbones at each seat, center of the campus ard interact with ness Center. Miller, the studio lead for higher educa- more efficient than state mandates require., and has a plasma television mccnred what's there," Di Julio said ''We'U always be working on sorre- tion Ill. Harley Ellis Devereaux, the finn he ecoed on the wall for presentations or video "The plan was to provide a variety of thing," Wang said that handled phase two of the reoovation. 'The minimal approach to the materi- ~~ . The paint scbere re4ly tied the wbole als was also an approach 10sustainability," Chartered c1uGs can use the room complex. togcttu, and the Sol Center was said Miller. The carpeting in the building twice a week free of charge, Wang said. Plaza del Sol photos on next page

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ARIANA RODRIGUEZ loused in the Comatorium," the taches and western ties. Recent SPECIAL TO THE DAIl.Y SUNDIAL Rock Concerts Calendar in Southern California Mars Volta continue to be a high- reviews compare the sound of ly-acclaimed band for the fearless- the 'new album to that of Depecla My Chemical These are some rock concerts going on in the southland for the ness of their sound. Mode and Bruce Springsteen, Romance: upcoming month. Dates and venues are subject to change, Jet: . the latter due to the lyrics about "The Black Parade" so keep on checking for any changes or,more information. "Shfne On" roads, highways, and the Founh (Oct. 14) (Now Available) of July. The latest single, "When New Jersey "screamo" band Jet She Wants Revenge Australian band Jet sold 1.6 You Were Young" is as catchy My Chemical Romance fol- Henry Fonda Theater-Hollywood Greek Theater- Los Angeles million copies in the United States as "Mr. Brightside," as he sings lows up their 2004 major label Tonight Sunday Oct. 22 of their last album "Get Born" about highways, heartaches, Jesus , album "Three Cheers for Sweet in 2003. Songs like "Are You and the devil. The album contaim Revenge" with an epic concept The Killers New Found GIQry Gonna Be My Girl" and "Cold titles like "Bling (Confessions of disc produced by- Rob Cavallo, Wiltem LG-Los Angeles House ofBlues-HoUywood Hard Bitch" reached the commer- a King)," "Enterlude" and "Exit. who also produced Green Day's cial success of pop music. "Shine lude," which frame the album. Friday Oct. 6 and Sarutday Oct. 7 1Ue$day Oct 24 "American Idiot." The 13 tracks On" was produced by Dave Sardy on "The Black Parade" include the same producer of "Get Born." Audioslave: Rancid Nintendo Fusion Tour: feat. the current single "Welcome to Tile band's latest single. "Put Your "Revelations" the Black Parade" and a collabora- House of Blues-Anaheim Hawthorne Heights and Plain Money Where Your Mouth- is" (NOWAvailable) tion with Liza Minelli. The album Wednesday Oct. 11 and WhiteT's bears a similar sound to their pre- The musical talent of the mem- evokes the agony of The Patient as Thursday Oct.l2 Wiltem LG-.LosAngeles vious hits, however, according to bers of Audioslave is undeniable he envisions his death in the form Wednesday Oct. 25 an interview with NME magazine, however many critics of the latest of a parade, which is the concept The Bamboozle Left: feat. the album was affected by a trag- album say their songs lack the for the first single's video. Besides various artists, including Evanescence edy. During the recording of this creative lyrics of their collective being the title of the album, "The Dashboard Confessional and Wiltem LG- Los Angeles album, front man Nick Cester and fonner bands. This is the third Black Parade" is also the name of drummer Chris Cester had to deal album from Audioslave, following Brand New Saturday Oct, 28 the band's alter ego, as seen in the with the death of their father, who their 2005 album, "OUI of Exile." CaJ Poly Pomona video leading the parade wearing suffered from cancer. The album is more funk than rod what looks like gothic soldiers' Oct. 14 and 15 music and the better songs are uniforms. The Killers: the ones that offer their differ- contains a series of different story- are currently touring the United "Sam's Town" ent sound. "Revelations" was pro- Mars Volta: lines that are disconnected but told States together, Like last year's (NOW Available) duced by Brendan O'Brien, who "Amputechture" in the same voice. "Amputechture" release, "Frances the Mute," this The Killers' highly-anticipated has worked with the band males (NOWAvailable) contains three songs that exceed album is produced by the band's sophomore album "Sam's Town" before. He worked on Soundgar- While all of their previous 10 minutes. Guitarist John Prus- guitarist Orear Rodriguez-Lopez. transforms the band from a glam- den's "Superunknown" and with albums contained a narrative that ciante of the Red Hot Chili Pep- While this album wasn't praised orous, mascara-wearing, indie unified each album, the Mars Vol- pers contributes to the album and for .its experimental sound like rock and roll band to rugged cow- ta's current album "Amputechrure" to the live shows as the two bands the band's 2003 debut album "De- boys of the west, sporting mus- See ROCK ALBUMS, page 12

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ane@csun,edu lumnus directs his way back to CSUN all of the musicals and operas the Family," to be a sitcom years." as a tenor. Franco had bigger writer. At 26, Franco was As a result, "La La" went fish to fry. hired to "toss ideas back and through a total re-write and hen you look at "1 got a part in 'Zoot Suit,' forth in the writers' room." was replaced by 50 percent a play like "Ole so I dropped out of CSUN One job led to another, and new material, which trans- For Hollywood," for a year to perform in the Franco quickly got his union formed it into "Ole For Hol- hich is now running at show," Franco said. card and began working as an lywood." SUN's theater depart- He smiles a large smile, actor. He continued to write The original script was ent through Oct. 8, you indicating he has no reserva- for four years nonstop, and written by writers of Latins ay wonder how the writers tions about the experience. got another job at the Chil- Anonymous, which included magined all of the origi- When he returned to CSUN, dren's Television Workshop Franco and,Armondo Molina, al ideas. More specifically, Franco was unsure of which (creators of "Sesame Street" who also co-directed "Ole hat series of events led up direction he would take next. and "321 Contact") acting on For Hollywood." o the script and, eventually. "I majored in changing my "Square One Television" for Since the original re- reduction. major," he says. "I majored seven years. write, "Ole For Hollywood" Cris Franco, one of the in French, I majored in 2-D Later, he joined the improv has gone through an addi- lay's co-writers and co-pro- art, and then Spanish .._ 1 group Latins Anonymous, tional five drafts, including ucers, spent' a great deal finally decided on humani- where he was encouraged to re-writes for different actors' f his life -in the entertain- ties." Franco graduated from "write about what he knew, talents in the show. The ent business in one way or CSUN in 1982 with a BA in Latinos in Hollywood!" ensemble casrof 15· play 80 nether, beginning with his humanities. He toured with them for a different characters includ- amily life. With no immediate oppor- year and finished a series of ing "Christina Off-Key-lera," "My family loved enter- tunities in front of him, Fran- sketches called "The La La and the play features a scene ainment," Franco said, a co borrowed a typewriter and Awards," which subsequent- titled "Wetback Mountain" SUN alumni. "We were began writing. Then he wrote ly would be the first draft of about a "forbidden love" he first family to have a some more. He finished with "Ole For Hollywood." between an illegal aJien and ig screen television in the a little bit of writing and Fast forward toApril2006. the business man who hires eighborhood. My mother ended up with his first work, Franco received a phone call him illegally. ings, my father sings and "I'll Take LA.," which was from Bill Taylor, CSUN's "The show explores the 'II sing at the drop of a his first series of comedy theatre manager, asking him differences between citizens at." sketches about being Latino. what he is working on. and immigrants," said Fran- It wasn't until Franco He submitted his work to "(The La La Awards) was co, who is openly Latino. '------~""C"':p;;.~OVIOEO BY CAlSF1I.IINCO ntered college that he found a man by the name of Nor- like a leaky faucet to me," "The only difference is that Crls Franco is co-directing the show "Ole for Hollya he "courage to be an actor," man Lear, who developed Franco said. "I could finally citizens went through the wood." The theater department will have the show ut once he discovered it he television sitcoms such as go back and fix it, something trouble of being born here." running until Sunday. ound himself being cast in "The Jeffersons" and "All in I had been antsy to do for 15 ew film, same old Truman Capote

storytelling. Based on the book LIANA AGHAJANIAN ''Truman Capote: In Which DAILY SUNDIAL Various Friends, Enemies. Acquaintances and Detractors t first glance upon Recall His Turbulent Career," seeing the trailer for by George Plimpton, "Infa- A "Infamous" or read- mous" seamlessly weaves nar- ing its plot outline, one might rative storytelling with inter- onder why another film views from Capote's closest bout writer' Truman Capote friends including "To Kill a was made and released exactly Mockingbird" author Harper ne year after Philip Seymour Lee, socialite Babe Paley, and offman took home the Oscar boyfriend Jack Dunphy or "Capote." You might ask Tobey Jones ("Finding hy do the same thing twice Neverland,' "Harry Potier") hen it has already been done stars as Capote, a flamboy- o powerfully with stunning ant yet celebrated author with rfonnances from a well- an unforgettable high-pitched unded cast? voice. We see Capote as he Interestingly enough, makes his way through New irector Douglas McGrath, York's high society, always who is known for writing surrounded by his "Swans," d directing "Emma" and who rely on him for gos- 'Nicholas NickJeby," and then sip and -ironically trust him. PROVIDED8YWAItNERINOfP£NOJONT 'Ca te"director be an film- One ni t he comes una "Infamous" Is the second film released In the past year tracking Truman Capote's life and will be released lng both their projects within story in the New York Times on Oct. 13. couple months of each other, that changes his live forever. community opens up to Capo- the sensitive one of the two. ladies, a winy and bold figure. with a cameo from Gwyneth ut because "Capote" had "Wealthy Fanner, 3 of Fam- te, overc-oming his eccentric The story then follows and a child within a man still Paltrow as singer Kitty Dean orren a head start, Warner ily Slain," the headline reads. manner and his voice, which Capote during the next five dealing with problems of the in the opening scene. Paltrow elayed the release of '1nfa- And so, Capote, profoundly Gore Vidal described as "what years as his relationship with past. sings a sultry version of Cole ous" so the two films would interested on how a gruesome a Brussels sprout would sound Perry deepens. Capote, is now There are times when you Porter's "What is This TIling at coincide. murder has rattled a small like if a Brussels sprout could stuck in a strange twist of laugh or become lost in deep Called Love," and falters once, To truly enjoy what the film town, embarks on a journey talk." Entranced with his fate. Despite the fact that he thought as Smith tells Capote getting emotionally involved as to offer, one must throw to Kansas with Lee, his Pulit- amazing stories of the debu- can't finish the book until they his perils, disturbed and per- in the song, which causes the t any judgments that might zer Prize-winning childhood tantes and befriended celebri- are killed, Capote yeams for haps traumatized by the griz- whole room to grow silent. present, given the possible friend (played by Sandra Bull- ties in New York's high soci- Perry's life to be spared, fear- zly murder of four innocent She recovers graciously and isccnceprion that this film ock) in tow to investigate the ety circles, they slowly reveal ing that he will lose the closest people. continues the song, while a lght essentially have nothing murders for a feature piece what they knew of the Clutters thing he has known to love. The art direction- comes full audience sympathetically ew to offer someone who has he is writing for The New before they were found killed Through the film, the inter- across loud and clear through claps for her performance. This en "Capote." Yes, both films Yorker. by gunshot wounds in their views with the people who scenes in New York where instance, one can say, encap- ave one central subject. Yes, After months spent try- house, knew him and the chilling Capote is with his inner circle. suJates everything "Infamous" ey explore Capote's vigilant ing to gather information After the killers are caught, narrative humanize Capote. The locations arc bursting with tries to portray about Capote's .ork on "In Cold Blood," and and butting heads with Alvin Capote begins conducting The film not only presents color and are ornately detailed, life and the way he becomes es, there is no real distinction Dewey, the Kansas Bureau of interviews with them and soon him as a writer on a risky from the clubs he visits to the deeply involved with a cold- n the factual story. Investigations agent who led develops an intense emotional and dangerous quest for the homes of his "Swans." blooded killer, fallering from But the difference does tbe investigation of the Clut- and physical relationship with ultimate story. but as a con- The audience will defi- his path as a wrivpnd coming Ollie in the story, it lies in the ter murders. The small town Perry Smith (Daniel Craig), fidant of New York's finest nitely be treated to a surprise out as a human . in love. 11 • Daily Sundial' CSUN • Thursday, October 5, 2006

Much anticipated hip hop albums hit this fall MICHAEL PEREZ "Tru3Mas.ic" eye-popping guest features including SPECIAL TOTHE DAIlY·SUNDIAl (Oct. 10) UGK, Norah Jones, and Strong Ann Southern California Concert Calendar The rapper/actor's last .album, Steady. Catch the first single "lis- The following lisI of performance venues are scattered across the Southern he year will be coming to an "The New Danger," wasu 't received ten" on your local MTV channel. California area Nooctheless, concett 1Ocationi:. ticket information. and end shortly but nor before the well by critics and fans alike. After • petformance times can be obtained by COIIIaCtiDg the venue. Also, various Tholiday season gets under way, the rock-rap venture, Moo Def defi- HI-Tek: veaues have age rest:ric:tions so be sure to inquiry abOut possible situations. For the music industry, the holiday nitely needs to bring the ruckus on "HI-Teknol~ 2" season means opportunities to capital- this forthcoming LP. The first single (Oct. 17) ize on record sales. So, what upccm- from his thin! album, "Boogie Man," With a new deal on the table, Yukmouth ing LPs does the music industry/art- shows definite potential. Some of the rapper/producer "Hi-Tek" is ready to Kmtting F",tory - Hollywood ist have hitting the shelves? Well, beat-masters handling the album's drop the long-awaited sequel to bis lb..-y, Oct,S let's take a look at some.of 2006's production will be Q-Tip, RjD2, critically acclaimed Hi-Teknology most anticipated hip-hop albums. Pharrell Williams, and Kayne West. debut. The album will feature sucb Vtsi_ Zion-I, tmd The Grouch (album release parry) MCs as Busta Rhymes, Common, Vttlllt 350 - Long Beach Nas: "Hlp-.Hop' Is Ludacris: Nas, The Game, Slim Thug, Bun B., Sa_y, Oct. 7 Dead•••The N" (Nov. "Release Therapy" Snoop Dogg, The Dcggpound, Mos 7) (Now Available) Def and many more. Stonestrbow Aooivemuy Pany Nas fans, gear up for a variety of The multi-platinum rapper already Lib, and soundscapes on this LP. The 33-year has four albums under his belt. His Before we go, can't forget about Mad Peanut Butter Wolf, JROC'C. more old rapper has lapped several big fifth, "Release Therapy," will fulfill those select few. You know the Ex-Pi. - Hollywood league boards men like Scott Storch, the rapper/actor's five-album con- type. Those individuals or groups Friday,Oct 13 will.i.am, and Dr. Ore for his eagerly tract with Def Jam. On this LP, Luda who keep holding out on us. Legal awaited Def Jam debut. The first is promising to unleash a more seri- red tape, creative slumps, internal Too SI'tort single off his eighth album will be ous persona Those helping Ludacris beefs, retirement, you name it; there Canyon Club "Where Y'ali At." alter his persona will be, Timbal- are tons of reasons for album delays. Saturday, Oct. 14 and, Organized Noise, Scott Storch, Here are a few albums the streets The Game: and the Neprunes. The first single, have been waiting on: XzJ'bit "The Doctor's Advo- "Money M~' was produced by DR. DRE: We've been wait- Hoose of Blues - Hollywood ing for Andre Young's on-again, off- cate" (Nov. 7) Pharell Williams and its video can be Sunday, Oct. 15 Kicked out of G-Unit in 2005, seen on your local music channel. again album "Detox." But after three Compton-born rapper Game vows a straight years of no-shows, we'll bigger rebound on his sophomore LP. 'Snoop Doll: believe it when we see it. Dr. Ore MetbodMan Surrounded by the avant garde of hip "The Brue ca~t has been lacing everyone else with Hoose of BI... -1IoIIywood hop including Lauryn Hill, Dr. Ore, Treatment hot beats; hope he has some left over Thesday, Oct. 17 Snoop Dogg and Nas, The Game is (Nov. 21) for that LP. anything but over. The production What can one say about one of THE FUGEES: After an eight- Swollen Members should prove to be speaker bumping the busiest men in hip hop. On his year break-Up, Wyclef, Lauryn, and EI Rey __ - Mid-WIIshire nu.tricI with Hi-Tek, Kanye West, Just Blaze eighth solo disc, Snoop Dogg rolls Peas announced that they had finally Friday, Oct '}Jj' and Dr. Dre. You can catch the first cut the blue carpet and strolls back to buried the hatchet and were work- single "It's Okay (One Blood)" on his hardcore MC roots. On the first ing on a reunion album. In fact, the Tricky crew did a string of performances the radio dial right now. single, "vato,' Snoop D-O-Double G The Fonda- Hollywood during the early part of this year; tells gangsta tales over the Neptunes' 'Thursday, Oct, 26 Lupe Fiasco: booming baseline, with B-Real rid- one occurred on the streets of Hol- "Food & Liquor" ing shotgun. This one is being hailed lywood. But given L'Boogie's grow- (NOWAvailable) as one of his best releases to date. ing penchant for disappearing and Cypress Hill Lyrics? No doubt. Beats? No Clef's ego, this project might end up House of Blues - Hollywood doubt. Endorsements? No doubt. Tallb Kwell: being just another lost one. Friday, Oct. 27 On his debut album, already Lupe "Ear Drum" JAY·Z: Since when does retire- Fiasco has the hip-bop and skate- (Nov. 7) ment mean dropping guest verses on Digital Underground board culture in his comer. Straight This MC holds the dubious honor particularly every project that-comes House of Blues - Anaheim out of Chicago, the :MC snatches of being the most traveled performer out? Sorry, President Carter we don't Saturday, Oct. 28 hiphop from the studio gengsras and in the game. Talib Kwefi, another believe you. In fact, Jigga recently delivers it safely to the hands of real busy man in rap, is on the road more announced in a magazine interview The Roots than ~O days out of the year, Where he would be releasing an album of hip-hop heads. The first single from AvaJon - Hollywood "Food & Liquor" is the skateboard does he fmd the time 10 record? Well, new material in early 2007. The Monday, Oct. 30 anthem "Kick, Push." he found time for another. His fourth album is tentatively tilted "Kingdom MC/s Def: solo album, "Ear Drum," boasts some Come." .

mance will follow up their 2005 was co-written by Elton John and with the album. Releasing their third major ROCK ALBUMS album "Worlds Apart" with "So his influence is clearly visible. label album, the Plain White T's Continued from page 10 Divided." The new album will fea- The Decemberlsts: are finally starting to create a "The Crane Wife" Rage Against the Machine on "The ture a guest appearance of singer Beck- buzz in Los Angeles. Their sin- (NOW Available) gle "Hate" is one of the mOSI Battle of Los Angeles." Amanda Palmer of The Dresden "The Informatlori" . Dolls. Sev~ral rumors and tur- (Now Available) This album is thematically played and requested singles on Evanescence: moil surround this album as the Beck is in an uncategorized based on a t.ragic Japanese folk 106.7 KROQ. This pop-punk band "Open Door" release date got pushed back from musical genre of his own. He . talc: A poor man finds a crane in has great melody and hooks. You (NOW Available) the original release date of Oct. effortlessly blends pop, folk, hip the woods and nurses it UTIli! it is can't help but enjoy Some of their able to fly ·away. A few days later, songs, inclUding their ballads "Open Door" is Ihe sophomore 3. There are rumors involving hop and electronica styles into a woman arrives on the man's Their album is already out-and i~ album for the goth-inspired rock a bilter battle between the band each of his records. In .his new doorstep. They fall in love and get one th~t is recommended if you're band Evanescence. Expeclations and Inlerscope Records. Howev- album, "The Information," be married. They live in poverty and a fan of Jimmy Eat World and All are high for this band, whose er, reports of the band leaving packs 15 songs with bass grooves, one day the woman convinces the American Rejects. first album has sold over 14 mil- because of poor press were denied acoustic instruments and Latin man to sell a special cloth she will lion copies. The first single off by tbe label. percussion. Longtime Radiohead make as long as he doesn't watch their debut album, "Bring Me to producer Nigel Godrich adds elec- +44' her making it. Curiosity and greed "W . Life" remained on the Billboard Scissor Sisters- tronic tones and ·textures that add hen Your Heart make the man sneak a peek and charts for a full year. However, "Ta";Dah" !O the songs. The album comes Stops Beating" sees that she is the crane. When reviews for the new album say that (Now Available) with a DVD lhat contains videos (Nov. 14) she sees him winching, she flies While Tom brOke away from the absence of the band's former The Scissor Sisters emerged for each song, one of four lim- away and doesn't return. Chris Blink 182 to create his new and guitarist, Ben Moody, is felt as from the New York electroclash ited edition sticker booklets and Walla of Death Cab for Cutie successful band, Angels and Air- their songs lack his unique guitar scene in 2004 with their self-titled a blank CD cover so you could lends a hand on this album. The wa:es, Mark and Travis went down work. debut album. Their first album create your own CD cover with sold two and a half million in your art. The album is now avail- major album debut is expect~d to their own road as well. Little is the U.K. but only sold a frac- able and already getting praise nol sound like one and be Widely known about their new band + 44 ...And You Will Know accepted by the indie audience. Us by the Trail of tion of that in the United States. from critics. Hailed as one of his They have released the singl~ "N~ With this album they hope to gain best albums, Beck has compiled illsn't," and will be releasing'their Dead: "So Divided" Plain White T's: (Nov. 14) mainstream audiences with their an album with great music and al~um in November. Is the albu.m "Every Second go~ng to tell us what happelled to A band best known for their unique blend of pop, rock and his rhymes are perfect. Listen to Counts" Bhnk l82?-Probably"0I b ,. disco beats. The glam group's first the melodic track, "Think I'm In ·11 ,utltlS heavy music and breaking equip- (NoW Available) Stl worth a listen. ment at the end of their perfor- single "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" Love," and you wiIl fall in love Daily Sundial > CSUN • Thursday, October 5, 2006 •

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Matadors' win streak ends in Long Beach

IVAN YEO ball back on an attack error, its lead and at one point got a as eight, but CSUN refused DAlLY SUNDIAL then outside hitter Harmony buge break. The break came to go down without a fight as Burdine teamed wijh middle while CSUN was leading 21- a Grayson kill, a 49cr attack "good things eventu- blocker Val Kepler 10 deny a 20 and opposite Hilary Brink- error and two Burdine kills' ally come to an end, 4ger attack, tying the game man spiked the ball toward cut the deficit in half. Long A and unfortunately for at 22. Unfortunately for the a Long Beach block attempt. Beach got the lead back to as the CSUN women's volleyball Matadors, it was.the last tie of The ball appeared to hit the net many as six, bUI the Matadors i: team, that was the case Oct. 3. game one, as Long Beach won and went back into CSUN ter- still hung on, as Burdine wen! , The Long Beach Slate the next two points to force a ritcry without any contact by off a Long Beach block and 3 4gers snapped the Matadors' Matador timeout. Nicole Var- the 4ger blockers. but. the offi- net violation cut the lead back six-game winning streak and gas, though, caught C;::SUNoff cials ruled otherwise, awarding down 10 four at 26-22. CSUN , . handed CSUN its first Big guard the next set, sneaking a the poim.to CSUN and instead got 10 within four points two West Conference loss. sweep- tipped ball onto open territory. of a 21-21 tie, CSUN bad a more times, but a Vargas kill ing the Matadors at the Walter A Naomi Washington kill gave 22-20 lead. and another Matador attack Pyramid by scores of 30-24. Long Beach a 28-23 lead and The Matadors soon took error ended the game and the 31-29 and 30-24. forced another CSUN breath- advantage, winning the next match. "I think: overall, we just er. Long Beach then won two three points to lead 25-20 "We did some good things, had a tough match, and we of three sets to take game one. and force a rare Long Beach but all in all, we didn't exe- started making mistakes," Game two was again hotly timeout. CSUN continued to cute the same way thai we had middle blocker Val Kepler contested. Long Beachjumped keep the 4gers behind them against the other three confer- said. "(There were) a lot of OUI to a 3-0 lead, but CSUN and actually had them on their ence learns that we played," errors on our part." countered with its first three to heels, leading' 29-26 until ,Stork said. The Matadors got another tie the game. Washington gave Long Beach won the next two Long Beach (1l-4, 2-1) strong performance from out- Long Beach the lead back points. was led by its 6-fool-3-inch side hitter Harmony Burdine, with a kill-block. Then, after The Matadors, though, high-flying Alexis Crimes. who had I L kills and 10 digs. Burdine tied the game again, could not dose out the 4gers, who recorded 14 kills and Middle blocker Darla Donald- the 4gers caught fire, winning as a CSUN attack error forced also picked up a personal son also had double digit kills, four of the next five points sudden death, and it turned out milestone, earning her career as she smashed 10 against the to take an 8-5 lead. Burdine to be a short one for CSUN, as 1,0000h kill. Washington had 4gers. and Kepler broke the run with Quincy Verdin smashed a kill 12 kills and Vargas had 41 Most of game one featured a kill-block, but Long Beach to put Long Beach in front and assists for the 4gers. slim leads and 18 ties. The won the next three sets to lead another Matador attack error Hupp finished with 23 Matadors' biggest lead was 4- 11-6. CSUN responded by gave Long Beach a 31-29 win. assists for CSUN and setter 2 at the start, but it did not winning the next four points "We were in this match," Kayla Wright had 19 assists last long. as the 4gers won to cui the lead to 11-10. Matador head coach Jeff Stork and 14 digs. Libera Amy Ute next three points 10 lead Long Beach got the ball said. "It's a little disappointing Hultner had a team-high 15 5-4. The first game was nip back on a CSUN attack error we didn't get that second set." digs and fellow libero Kelley "ANIESTO II!LlZAARARAZ; I DAILYSUNDIAL and ruck most of the way, and both teams traded points . Long Beach looked to keep Hanson had 14 digs. . Sophomore Kayla· Wright setting up a teammate as Long Beach led II~9 until until CSUN again gOI bot, win- the momentum going, as an CSUN (9-5, 3-1) will have during their match against UC Alverslde Sept. 21. setter Angela Hupp went off ning the next five points, the early six-point run turned a a cbance to redeem themselves a Long Beach block for a kill, the next six points until Long Long Beach a l6-15 lead. last three by Donaldson, as the 2-1 deficit into a 7-2 lead. The Saturday evening when they then a net violation and a 4ger Beach took advantage of a ser- Long Beach maintained its Matadors took a 16-13 lead. acers continued to roll. leading host future Big West Confer- attack error gave CSUN Ute vice error to tie the game and lead, and actually had a 22- CSUN withstood several 13-6 to force aCSUN timeout. ence opponent UC Davis at lead. Both teams then traded a Matador attack error gave 20 lead, but CSUN got the Long Beach runs to maintain Long Beach led By as many the Matadome. ! No brotherly love for T.O. in Philadelphia

bounce back at home this week. find an offensive groove, and will not Kanses City.atArizona team he once played for and ruined JOHAN MENGESHA AND J: The Lions have not been all that find it this week after losing their start- 0: Larry Johnson finally had that Both teams are also division rivals, OSCAR ARELIZ impressive, but they still have enough ing quarterback. The Saints win bounce great day that fantasy players have been which adds more importance to the DAllY SUNDIAL talent to pull OUI upset victories against back after a close loss to the Panthers. waiting for. Expect him 10 continue game. Donovan McNabb has SOUle- most teams in the league. Minnesota J: So the momentum theory with the playing well and lead the Chiefs to a thing to prove, and he will show thaI he Buffalo at Chicago has been solid, but has had problems Saints riding high on their emotions did win over the struggling Cardinals. does not need T.O. to get the job done. Oscar (overall record 26-18): The sealing their victories. The Vikings will nOI workout too good. Having said that, J: Arizona gave up on Kurt Warner The Eagles win a close one at home. B(WS' defense made the Seahawks look go one game above.500 this week after there's no way in the world they lose to last week and Man Leinart threw an J: Terry Glenn will have a great really bad last week. Buffalo has not defeating the Lions at home. Tampa Bay. interception and lost a fumble in limited game this week because even though looked 100 bad SO far this season. but the Miami at New England Tennessee at lndianapolis time against the Falcons in his debut as the Eagles will never admit it, they do Bears will make them look bad Bears 0: The Dolphins are bad, and the 0: The Colts may not have the same a pro. The Chiefs abused the 4gers last not want Terrell Owens to catch any take a win at horne. Patriots showed signs of life last week weapons as last year, bUI that does not week and will spoil Leinart's fast career bails on Sunday and that will free up w! Mannin has start b wmnin on the road. Glenn. This will be a arne and the lis McGahee is the leading rusher in continue their winning ways against the been on fire. Manning vs. the Titans? N.Y. Jets at JacksooviDe winner will be the Eagles. the NFL, but that will not help much Dolphins. That is just ridiculous. Colts win big 0: The Jets almost pulled off aD Pittsburgh at San Diego against the Bears' dominating defense. 1: Just when you call out Belich- at borne. upset over the Colts, but lost by just 0: The Steelera are in quite a bole at Chicago's offense bas been effective ick. he slaps you in the face with an l: Last week Coach Dungy got a three points. The Jaguars' defense did 1-2, and the bye week will benefit them and opponunistic and will help close impressive win over the high-powered littJe cocky with his game plan when J1OI100ksharp against the Redskins, and this week against a Chargers team c0rn- will take it out on the Jets' offense. The out a win at home. Bengals. Laurence 'you-wish-you-had- he tried to nm the ball the whole game, ing off a IOUgh loss to the Ravens. Steel- Cleveland at Carotina .-- him-on-your-fantasy-rester' Maroney which nearly cost them the game. Look Jaguars gel it dcoe at home. ers pull off a close win on the road. 0: The Browns barely escaped with has been unreal at times and he and the for Peyton Manning to air it on more J: The Jets almost pulled out an J: San Diego held off the Ravens for a victory over the Raiders, but that will Patriots should win comfortably against against a horrible Titans team. Colts upset over the Colts a week ago, but nearly the entire game last week, but not do against the Panthers. Delhomme a bad Miami team. win. they shouldn't be able 10 do the same could not stop them when it counted. leads his team to a third straight win. St Louis at Green Bay Washington at N.Y. Giant"i against the Jaguars' tough defense. I This week they will try to create a big- J: Steve Smith is back to his unstop- 0: The Rams pulled off an impres- 0: The Giants are coming off a pick Jacksonville to win this one. ger lend, but it could get tough against pable ways and that's goOOnews for the sive come-from-behind win last week, much·needed bye after having losl bad Oakland at San Francisco a Steeles team thai despemtely needs a Sadly, this is one of the more PantheIs. If only Jake Delhomme can but against the Lions. The Rams are an to the Seahawks in week three. The 0: win. Owgers still win it. intriguing games of the week. Which get into a rhythm and the defense starts inconsistenl team, and it is hard to tell Redskins beat a tough Jaguars defense Baltimore at Denver team is worse? It's a tough call. but I'm playing more consistent, Carolina will which team. will show up. But against last week at home. 1be Giants' defense 0: The Ravens' defense looked solid start to look: like the SUjX:r Bowl con- a Packers defense, expect Bulger 10 isn't the same as last year's, so expect giving the edge 10 the 4gers. againsl the Chargers, but the offense l: The only people in the country tender they were believed to be before pul up some numbers. Rams get the Ointon Portis to have another good continues to struggle. II is going to be who will watch this game the ones the season started. lbat"s two big ifs, road win. game. 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