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Vol. 88 Issue 14 September 27, 2010 Titans fall short WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION to relentless Bruins Disney employee should In their last game before Big West play, men’s leave her hijab at home soccer loses 3-2 ........................................4 See SOCCER, page 8 FEATURES Day Tripper: Los Angeles revisited Eyegore Awards ........................................5 initiates Halloween season SPORTS Universal Studios Hollywood honors innovators in Women’s volleyball loses the horror genre first conference match See EYEGORE, page 6 ........................................8 dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton The origins of morality Guest lecturer explains the scientific founda- tions of morality WILLIAM CHEN For the Daily Titan Francisco J. Ayala paced across the stage giving elaborate hand gestures as he delivered a speech last Thursday on the complex biological, cultural and religious roots of morality. Last week, he offered a lecture, Q&A and book signing to over 400 students, staff and fans in the Titan Student Union Pavilions. Ayala used his time to stress the importance of knowing the relationship between sci- ence, culture and religion in explain- ing morality. The crowd listened intently to the evolutionary explanation of morality. “It’s very interesting understanding human origins. Where we came from and what we are,” Ayala said. “I don’t think there’s any subject that can be more interesting than that.” Ayala won the 2010 Templeton Prize and was the 2001 Medal of Sci- ence winner. He studied genetics and Asst. Photo Editor evolution at Columbia University JOHNNY LE / as well as theology. He is currently a Two girls share a seat on a carnival ride at the 15th annual Arab American Day Festival in Garden Grove, Calif., Sept. 26, 2010. The free three-day event exhibits traditional foods and live music along with carnival rides and Donald Bren Professor of biological vendor booths for patrons of any culture. sciences, ecology and evolutionary biology and a professor of logic and the philosophy of science at the UC Orange County hosts festival for Arab food and fun Irvine. His passion for teaching evolution- Annual Festival unites the Middle-Eastern Community by promoting peace and tolerance ary morality was stirred after a case in Arkansas in the 1980s. The case tried KIRAN KAZALBASH come (to this festival) they would get a taste of the culture to make it mandatory to teach cre- Copy Editor that isn’t always seen in a positive light.” ationism in schools as well. The event was held this weekend starting on Friday, Since then, he resolved to teach providing participants with multiple attractions and en- Israeli-Palestinian morality as it links with evolution. The Arab American Council hosted its 15th annual tertainment meant for people of all ages and ethnic back- Through his research he has found Arab American Day Festival this weekend, drawing thou- grounds. morality is partially genetically deter- sands of people from in and around Orange County to Festival-goers were able to partake in a variety of foods conflict analyzed mined. Cultural influences like reli- experience the sights, smells and sounds of Arab culture. ranging from authentic Arab gyros, falafels and shawarma gion also play a huge role in guiding The festival took place at the Village Green Park in Gar- to even some American classics like pizza, ice cream and one’s ethical compass. den Grove. It has been put on every year to bring people smoothies. Henna booths were also in service along with a The forum titled, The Israeli-Pales- JeeLoo Liu, the active chair and from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds together to pro- hookah lounge, an acupuncture tent and a variety of car- Professor discusses the tinian Conflict in the 21st Century: professor at the philosophy depart- mote tolerance and understanding among all Americans, nival games and rides for the children. Classic and modern Conflict-Land issues was the most re- ment, originally planned the lecture according to the AAC website. Arab music resonated throughout the festival while doz- controversy over peace cent OLLI event. On Thursday Sept. to only be a philosophical discussion. Ahmad Alam, who started the festival in September ens of merchants sold Middle Eastern clothing, jewelry, in the Middle East 23, OLLI members gathered at the However, the liberal studies, religion, 1996, sought to start the Arab American Day Festival to art and books. Ruby Gerontology Center at Cal State geology and psychology departments show a more positive picture of Arab Americans here in While many Arab Americans attended the festival to ALLY BORDAS Fullerton to hear guest speaker George all came together to put on this event. the U.S. and to thank the people in the local community purchase goods they would not be able to find anywhere Staff Writer Giacumakis. Liu wants students to be informed who support the annual event. else, others gathered at the event to immerse themselves in Giacumakis has been teaching for about the roots of morality. “Most people have negative associations with Arab cul- old traditions and heritage. over 40 years at CSUF and has been ture,” said Rashad Aldabbagh, a festival attendee and Cal The organization OLLI, Osher Life- lecturing for OLLI for more than 10 See MORALITY, page 2 State Fullerton alumnus. “But I think if people were to See FESTIVAL, page 2 long Learning Institute, is designed to years. The Middle East has been a huge be a learning forum for those that are part of his life and he takes time out retired faculty and staff of the Califor- each year to go back and visit different nia State University system. countries. Giacumakis also lived with Andy Warhol tribute exhibit debuts in Culver City People that are passionate about his family in Jerusalem for six years. learning about current events are the Giacumakis also teaches in the his- ALEXANDRA ANDERSON type of members that OLLI seeks. tory department at the Irvine campus. Asst. Multimedia Editor OLLI members have the opportu- He earned his doctorate in Mediterra- nity to attend forums led by renowned nean Studies from Brandeis University Curator Eric C. Shiner called leaders and speakers, day trips to mu- in 1963. everyone’s attention to the middle seums, regular weekly classes and dif- See CONFLICT, page 2 of room and the stream of idle ferent social events. chatter quickly dissipated, the handfuls of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and glasses of wine went untouched. The crowd gathered around the art expert who explained the sub- ONLINE EXCLUSIVESwww.dailytitan.com tleties of each piece before them and lead the group down hallways of the intimate gallery. Multimedia “Andy never did drugs, didn’t drink very much, but made sure there were always some around for his entourage,” Shiner said. “What most people don’t know about Andy is that he was deeply reli- gious. He went to church nearly everyday.” Last Thursday, Royal/T Cafe de- JOHNNY LE / Asst. Photo Editor buted its “Warholian” exhibit with a VIP launch party and private gal- Contemporary artist, Shepard Fairey, was a guest DJ at the Warholian VIP Launch Party in Culver City, Calif., Sept. 24, 2010. Warholian’ Exhibit Arab American lery tour to mark the beginning of Hits Culver City Festival its four-month run in Culver City. money and death lined the walls completed the “Warholian” theme Komark. “Susan Hancock, who The tribute to pop artist Andy of the cafe/gallery hybrid as party- selling mod ‘60s-inspired clothing is the owner of this place, I think Join the party at Scan to view Discover the Scan to view Warhol showcases original pieces goers sipped glasses of Dom Peri- and giant replicas of the ketchup she is a very wonderful and unique dailytitan.com/ 15th annual created by the man of the hour gnon’s limited edition “Tribute to bottles, cheeseburgers and ice woman because she opened this warholian Arab American himself as well as art from other Warhol” champagne and grooved cream cones that graced Warhol’s place so everybody from all walks festivities at contemporary artists whose work to the tunes of DJ Diabetic, Emcee famous images. of life could enjoy art, not just the dailytitan.com/ is considered “Warholian” by Shin- Insulin and DJ David J. “Royal/T always has wonderful, wealthy people who understand it. arab-fest er of the Andy Warhol Museum in Harajuku girls served guests wonderful venues usually combing I tip my hat to her.” Pittsburgh. hors d’oeuvres in cartoonish out- art, food and some sort of bizarre Themes of pop culture, whimsy, fits and a Lisa Perry pop-up shop extravaganza,” said attendee Erika See WARHOL, page 5 Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com September 27, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS THIS WEEK AROUND INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS U.S., Afghan forces destroy Taliban positions KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and Western troops have launched Monday a new push into Taliban strongholds on the outskirts of Kandahar, Western military officials said Sunday, intensifying a months-long ef- Titan Tusk Force Fall Spirit fort to dislodge insurgents from the southern city they regard as their Week Begins: Quad, Noon to spiritual home. 1 p.m. The offensive’s latest phase, dubbed Operation Dragon Strike, is centered on districts to the west and south of the city where Taliban fighters are deeply entrenched, military officials said. For much of the Tuesday spring and summer, Kandahar has been the focal point of NATO’s ef- forts to stabilize Afghanistan’s volatile south. Submit art pieces for “The Most of the soldiers and Marines sent in as part of the surge ordered Struggle for Democracy” Art by President Obama late last year, have now been deployed in Kan- Exhibit, due by Oct.