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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 science, 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 religious. 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. 15 at 5 dahar and Helmand provinces, bringing American troop strength in p.m. Afghanistan to nearly 100,000. NATIONAL Wednesday ASI Elections Candidate Pack- Old Puerto Rican birth certificates no longer valid ets Available: TSU 207, 8 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Puerto Rican birth certificates issued before July will Titan Pride Center Game Day no longer be accepted as a valid form of ID at state and federal agencies begin- Promotion: Titan Pride Center, ning Thursday, officials said. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The change coincides with a decision by the Puerto Rican government to ALAYNA DURAN / Staff Photographer issue new, more secure birth certificates because the old ones, they said, were Speaker, George Giacumakis a professor for Cal State Fullerton for over 40 years presented a lecture to attendees on the topic of the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: frequently used unlawfully to obtain driver’s licenses, passports, and Social Se- Israeli-Palestinian conflict troubling the Middle East. He is currently teaching at the Irvine campus. Titan Bowl and Billiards, 4 curity benefits. p.m. Several state and federal agencies have released announcements reminding those born in Puerto Rico about the Sept. 30 deadline, and warning that any- Men’s Soccer vs. UC Santa Bar- one from the U.S. commonwealth seeking a government-issued document that CONFLICT: KNOWING BOTH SIDES bara: Titan Stadium, 7 p.m. requires a birth certificate won’t be able to with an old Puerto Rican certificate. said. “(I) Visited Egypt, Jordan and get old,” Giacumakis said. ... Continued from page 1 Jenseitis Der Stille: MH 463, Israel. So these discussions are very in- Pat Vasquez, recently retired and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Almost immediately after, he was teresting.” now an OLLI member, wanted to start STATE offered a job at a small Southern Cali- Giacumakis crammed as much in- attending events in order to continue fornia college now known as CSUF. formation in as he could without over- learning in college level courses. She Thursday 911 service remains out as fire is being fought “I currently teach a class on the Dead whelming the attendees. He discussed became interested in the issue when Sea Scrolls at the Irvine campus. I ‘of- how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is she heard about it on the news. Win a Date with a Student SANTA ROSA – Fire crews Sunday morning remained in the west ficially‘ retired in 2008, but I am still not a recent one, it has been going on “I see it in the news all the time. I Leader: TSU Pub, 6 p.m. to 9 county community of Bodega, cleaning up after a wildfire that burned teaching,” Giacumakis said. since the birth of time. Giacumakis love history so I began reading about p.m. almost 100 acres and left a volunteer firefighter critically injured. The Bodega firefighter remained hospitalized in San Francisco, but- Bo The forum began with a brief his- was efficient at blending classic infor- this conflict and became very inter- dega Fire Chief Ron Albini said the man was improving. tory of Jerusalem and Palestine. The mation with current events. ested in it,” Vasquez said. The fire also disrupted phone service and, as a result, 911 emergency session lasted about two hours with a “What France is doing with the She was impressed by Giacuma- Friday service to the community. 10-minute break in the middle. The burqa is not very wise ... people tend kis after seeing him speak for the first PG&E and phone company crews were in Bodega early Sunday working RGC was packed with retired OLLI to be less forgiving when you look dif- time. Women’s Soccer vs. Loyola on replacing burned power lines and trying to get phone services restored. members, all very excited to hear ferent. And this has been going on in “I loved the discussion. He knows Marymount: Los Angeles, 4 Emergency officials were told the effort could take until late Sunday Giacumakis speak. Stalky Lehman, Europe forever, they have always been so much. I would love for him to teach p.m. night to be repaired. OLLI member for 11 years, thorough- strict on outsiders,” Giacumakis said. a semester class,” Vasquez said. “I will Giacumakis also stated that Jewish definitely be attending the second lec- Women’s Volleyball vs. Cal Poly ly enjoyed the discussion. SLO: San Luis Obispo, 7p.m. “I’m curious about everything. I immigration is a modern issue that ture.” love to learn,” Lehman said. stems from many centuries in the past The second part of the lecture will For the Record Lehman has seen Giacumakis speak but many people just do not take time be Oct. 7 at 1:15 p.m. in the RGC on the Dead Sea Scrolls in the past. out to learn about the history of the at CSUF. Giacumakis will continue Saturday It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- “I went to the Middle East ear- conflict at hand. speaking about the social issues of the Men’s Soccer vs. CSU tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any lier this year for three weeks,” Lehman “When you keep learning you never conflict. incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Northridge: Titan Stadium, 7 printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any p.m. other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will Kids Learn to Bowl begins be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online version of the Daily Titan. Women’s Volleyball vs. Santa Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at Barbara: Santa Barbara, 7 p.m. [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors. Sunday Women’s Soccer vs. University of San Diego: Titan Stadium, Daily Titan 6 p.m. Editorial Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani MORALITY: Managing Editor Rachel David News Director Laura Barron-Lopez IN QUESTION News Editor Michelle Wiebach News Editor Juanita Vasquez ... Continued from page 1 News Assistants Stephanie Raygoza, Keith Cousins Features Editor Carolina Velazquez “Students would start to think Features Assistant Asia Nelson about what kind of belief they have Detour Editor Melissa Hoon about themselves and people around Detour Assistant Anna Gleason Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom them,” Liu said. Opinion Assistants Sabrina Park, Serena Whitecotton Students with different religious Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III backgrounds came to this event with Sports Assistants Aaron Gilliam, Alex Jaich an open mind. Copy Editor Kelsey Laney Ben Taitz, 18, a pre-med psychol- Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash ogy major is Jewish and came with a Copy Assistant Alexander Dominguez learning posture. His interest in dif- Content Editor Brian Zbysenski KIRAN KAZALBASH / Copy Editor ferent cultures has made him see the Photo Editor Mark Samala People gathered at the Arab American Day Festival in Garden Grove which took place this weekend. The festival offered attendees a importance of understanding moral- Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Heather Monteleone, variety of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and other traditional activities and entertainment. ity. Fred Sakai, Lucio Villa Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby “The whole concept of moral- Graphics Assistant Jennifer Chung ity is a very broad topic,” Taitz said. Multimedia Editor Ashley Prager FESTIVAL: UNITING CULTURES “But it’s still very important because

Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero anywhere you go people will justify

Multimedia Assistants Alexandra Andersen, Philip Cabrera, ... Continued from page 1 Arab traditions, sharing their culture

Deyja Charles with their kids and grandkids.”

Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina “I (come to the festival) to see friends Speeches were also given by some of It’s very interesting“ Online Editor Andrew Meshot I haven’t seen for a while and hear Southern California’s prominent Arab Adviser Jason Shepard “understanding human good music and eat good food,” said Americans who spoke about the local Katya Finferanjen, a CSUF senior lib- community including the upcoming origins... Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 eral studies major. “I like how so many elections and some of the candidates News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] - Francisco Ayala people come together (here) and enjoy within the community who are run- UC Irvine professor Advertising food and music and participate in their ning for office. Speeches were also Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan made about the founding of the festi- Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie val and how much it had grown since what they say or do based on their Production Assistant Jennifer Razo its initial launch, thanks to the local morals.” National Sales & Promotions Katie Hennessey community. Melissa Rhoades, 19, a liberal Webmaster Daniel Gonzalez All of the Middle Eastern countries studies major is a Christian with Account Executive Liz Hernandez were represented during the night-time firmly rooted principles. Account Executive Amber VanOrman events. The festival ended with a tradi- “All my morals come from the Account Executive Maricris Tsigarida tional Middle Eastern dance in which Christian background,” Rhodes said. Account Executive André Mosley dozens participated in enthusiastically. Despite her deep convictions, she Account Executive Gilbert Gonzalez People representing countries like Iran, still wanted to hear alternative views Account Executive Katie Johnson Advertising Dept. Asst. Kassia Azimioara Lebanon and Jordan formed a dance and scientific explanations. Distribution Santana Ramos circle while singing, beckoning others Rhodes also came to the event for Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage to join in. Participants joined hands the extra credit and learning experi- and danced waving the flags of their ence for her philosophy class. individual homelands. Other students also took advan- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 “I usually come with my family, tage in gaining more insight for their Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] and we usually have a big set up it’s re- class. ally fun,” said Camilia Soof, a CSUF Dana Crucil, 24, a psychology ma- The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The student. “I like to get back to my heri- jor who attended the event to know Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public tage; I think it’s really important (for) more about evolutionary psychology. forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, our culture just to be able to bring all “I thought it was entertaining and advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified the ethnicities together. It’s really really interesting,” Crucil said. in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be fun.” At the end of the lecture, students construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- Those who attended the Arab enjoyed refreshments and discussed mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. American Day Festival enjoyed it and science and religion outside while Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan look forward to attending for many the Q&A commenced followed by a years to come. book signing.

Contact Us at [email protected] September 27, 2010 Campus & World NEWS 3 Breast cancer symposium Chile earthquake explained informs students on disease Engineering professor shares her experiences Annual meeting hosted with the natural disaster by sorority provides KAREN DICKINSON insight to young women Staff Writer DOMINIQUE JOHNSON For the Daily Titan Anne Lemnitzer, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, shared her eyewitness ac- Cal State Fullerton’s Delta Sigma count of the effects of Chile’s Feb. 27 Theta Inc. Sorority Xi Lamda Chapter earthquake at this week’s Cal State and Sistertalk hosted its annual Breast Fullerton Engineering and Com- Cancer Symposium in the Women’s puter Science Affiliates Technology Center Wednesday night, Sept 22. Breakfast at the Holiday Inn. About 25 students filled the center’s DOMINIQUE JOHNSON / For the Daily Titan Ambrocia Lopez spoke about breast cancer myths and illustrated statistics using students. Lemnitzer said some earthquakes, discussion room for a presentation de- such as Haiti’s, are highly publicized tailing the statistics, misconceptions because they cause complete destruc- and risk factors of breast cancer. Center, 80 to 85 percent of women issue of breast cancer. tion of buildings and human lives. Ambrocia Lopez, Community Out- with breast cancer have no family his- “...As minorities we have a lot of Chile’s earthquake, however, is reach and Education specialist from tory of the disease. cultural barriers that impede us from one that slipped through the cracks. the Orange County affiliate of Susan “Cancer does not discriminate, re- getting a mammogram... it could be This earthquake also destroyed G. Komen For the Cure, began the gardless of your socioeconomic status, the fact that there’s fear of knowing the buildings but Lemnitzer said the presentation with a brief overview of race or occupation,” Lopez said. disease... and cultural myths,” Lopez media did not feel it was as impor- the Komen Organization. Lopez urged students to take the said. tant. She spoke about how the physi-

Lopez struck a chord with students time to talk to their doctors about Vice President of Delta Sigma Theta cal destruction affected the country

with an alarming statistic: one in eight prevention, risk factors and recom- Inc. Xi Lambda Chapter, and CSUF socially and clearly conveyed the ALAYNA DURAN / Staff Photographer women will be diagnosed with breast alumna, Stacy Black said it’s important impact of the destruction through Anne Lemnitzer believes that the Chilean earthquake is as important as the one in Haiti. cancer in their lifetime according to “ that her sorority put on a symposium Three of my friends—their charts and graphs. KomenOc.Org. such as this not only because it is one of Many buildings collapsed because media downplayed the effects of this munities as quickly as possible. This stark realization had more of “moms actually died of breast the sorority’s five point thrusts: Physi- of poor infrastructure and building disaster because many of the dam- “The whole economy breaking an impact when Lopez illustrated the cancer, they found it late... cal and Mental Health; but also, be- inconsistencies from floor to floor, aged homes were made of mud and down and the people losing their point by asking eight female students cause “breast cancer is the No. 1 cause Lemnitzer said. Liquefaction, the structurally, not as many buildings houses, I think that was the main to stand and explained to them that - Tamara Adams amongst African American women in process in which dirt becomes simi- went down. thing. Sleeping on the street then all based on the statistics, one of these human services major general, but women period.” lar to quicksand, also played an im- Lemnitzer said it is important to the robbery afterward, that was really women could develop breast cancer in Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Xi Lambda portant role in causing buildings to learn from the earthquakes. She said bad because the military had to step her lifetime. Chapter has been hosting the Breast collapse. communities have to unite in the in,” Lemnitzer said. “One more les- Throughout the presentation, sev- mended administering of self-breast Cancer Symposium since 1996. Lemnitzer researched the social midst of catastrophic events and be son is how to get the hospitals back eral students raised their hands when examinations on themselves for early Cancer facts and figures for African impact of the Chilean earthquake ready for them at any time. on track, but that’s in every country asked if they knew any women who detection. Americans 2009-2010 reports that and provided a humanistic perspec- “I keep hearing we’re supposed to after a disaster.” were affected by breast cancer. “(Self-breast examinations) could breast cancer is the second most com- tive on the natural disaster. get hit with the really big one so I am Lemnitzer said Chile had more For 22-year-old human services ma- find a lump earlier, and early detection mon cause of cancer death among Af- “Beyond engineering, I think that just wondering what we can do to funding from within their country’s jor, Tamara Adams, the affects of breast saves lives,” Lopez said. “If you do feel rican American women. is the most valuable; the social im- prepare. Not even just from an engi- economy than Haiti, which is why it cancer were all too familiar. that lump and you go to your provider, The CSUF grad also expressed that pact. It’s not just the technical stuff,” neer standpoint but just on the local was not all over the news but the im- “Three of my friends—their moms it will save your life, because they could her sorority’s involvement in orga- said 31-year-old structural engineer- level, getting everyone organized,” pact was just as profound. The social actually died of breast cancer, they find early treatment for you.” nizing the symposium is to help the ing graduate student, Amerald Si- said Vanessa Robles, civil engineer- impact is just as serious as the struc- found it late,” Adams said. The Susan G. Komen For The Cure CSUF community become aware of manungkalit. “What happens to the ing major. tural impact and that is sometimes For Adams and many other students Organization recommends that every the causes, risks and prevention of the community, what happens to the What caused chaos was the loss of forgotten, Lemnitzer said. in attendance that night, the sympo- woman know her risks, get screened, disease. people sometimes we have to think property titles as a result of the tsu- “Usually everyone looks at the sium helped dispel certain misconcep- know what is normal for her and make “We feel that as college educated about that.” nami. People could not prove what building damage and the social sci- tions about breast cancer. healthy lifestyle choices. women, it’s important for us to spread Lemnitzer and her colleagues piece of land was theirs because their ence is completely forgotten so that’s The most common being that if Lopez, who is also representing the word, spread the awareness, so that took a trip to Chile three weeks af- documents were washed away. Lem- why it’s important to talk about, you don’t have a family history of the Komen Organization, went on to (Fullerton students) can go on and tell ter the earthquake. She said that is nitzer said it is important to stick to- especially to a group of engineers,” breast cancer, then you won’t get it at further explain that it is especially im- people in their community... and those when she realized how socially dev- gether during such difficult times in Lemnitzer said. “To just fix a build- all. However, according to University portant that women of color concern who don’t have the same resources that astating it was to this country. The order to rebuild the damaged coming doesn’t do anything.” of Michigan’s Comprehensive Cancer themselves and get informed with the we do,” Black said.

dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com September 27, 2010 4 OPINION Gaga had it right: repeal “Don’t ask don’t tell” Health Gays who serve our country shouldn’t have The benefits of going organic to hide who they are are ending up in rivers and streams. STEPHANIE RAYGOZA Buying organic will ultimately lower Staff Writer the chemical output into the environment and reduce your carbon foot- print. Organic will not only provide a healthier life for you, but the environment as well. Over the past few years studies have shown that buying organic food reduces chemical exposure, and helps the environment, although the nutritional value of organic and “conventional” NICOLE FELTON foods are the same. Daily Titan Columnist Pesticides that are used on our foods have been linked by the Enviornmental Two apples are in front of you, one Protection Agency to cancer and other is organic, the other isn’t, they have the health diseases. Organic food can also same appearance which do you choose? be more costly than “conventional” Let me help you to understand the foods, but the reward of better health is term organic so when you make your hopefully more important than raising next purchase you will be correctly in- the risk for disease. formed on what you are buying. Top 10 reasons to go organic: The main reason you should choose 1. Organic products meet high foods that are labeled organic is because standards in production you will be reducing your exposure to 2. Organic food has an excellent chemicals that can be harmful to our taste health. Government regulations define 3. Reduces health risks organic as, “the use of pesticides, insec- 4. Organic farms respect our water Courtesy of MCT ticides, herbicides and other chemicals resources which should be avoided.” 5. Organic farmers build healthy The reigning queen of pop music, There are three different ways that soil Lady Gaga, arrived at MTV’s Video a food can be labeled organic: 6. Organic farmers work in Music Awards on Sunday with one 1. 100 percent Organic- the product hamony with nature goal in mind: to either be a fashion contains only organic ingredients 7. Organic production is innovative catastrophe or make a political state- 2. Organic- 95 percent of a product research ment. She succeeded at both by bring- consists of organically produced ingre- 8. Organic farmers strive to keep ing six soldiers with her who were dis- dients diversity charged or resigned under the “don’t 3. Made with organic Ingredients- 9. Organic farms help keep rural ask, don’t tell” policy. the product contains at least 70 percent communities healthy Every individual has the right to organic ingredients 10. Help the growing organic speak his or her mind and live life Some foods that are not being farmer population openly, no matter the orientation or grown according to USDA organic Clean up your diet, clean up the situation. The fact that the govern- regulations can be treated heavily with planet and go organic! A healthier ment enforces a policy that denies this harmful pesticides and chemicals. life is only an organic purchase away. right is not only unconstitutional, but Worldwide there are six billion I hope you all will be more conscious also ruins the lives of many soldiers. pounds of pesticides being applied to when purchasing your food, I know I The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, ad- food crops every year. These chemicals will. Peace, love and recycle! opted in 1993, has denied homosexuals the right to serve in the military unless they agree to keep their sexual orientation a secret. Now imagine getting into an ex- clusive party over the weekend. You’re Disney employee drinking and having a blast, then someone comes up to you and asks you to leave because he or she finds shouldn’t wear out you prefer Keystone Light over Fat Tire. The mere idea of the scenario is unfair – heck, even ridiculous – yet her hijab it is along the same lines of what our government is doing to homosexuals JENNA WEST in the military. Staff Writer The policy is openly practicing discrimination and costing the military several of its soldiers. Disneyland is one big escape from Courtesy of Flickr user Ranoush On Sept. 10, U.S. District Judge reality, and I expect to experience that Virginia A. Phillips declared the mili- when I walk through New Orleans services would not be the same to con- tary ban on openly gay service mem- Square. In order to create this fantastical sumers. If I were to go on the Haunted bers unconstitutional, saying it vio- place, Disney has established extreme Mansion ride during NBA finals and lated the First and 14th Amendment dress codes to allow each cast member saw Lakers paraphernalia on a worker, rights of lesbians and gay men. Phillips to fit a role: a costumed character, food it would ruin the experience. plans on issuing an injunction barring cashier or retail employee. But one em- I agree with Granitz, Disney’s restric- the government from enforcing the ployee has tested these standards. tion on Boudlal’s hijab is not purposely policy. This is the first successful legal According to the Los Angeles Times, directed toward her Muslim faith. Dis- challenge to the policy and a small step a Moroccan woman, Imane Boudlal, neyland has treated all religions the toward lifting the ban that denies so has worked as a hostess for Disney same: Jewish men are not allowed to many out lesbians and gay men the for two years. Boudlal arrived to work wear yarmulkes. Also, Disney offered right to serve for their country. wearing her hijab and filed a discrimi- to accommodate Boudlal by offering Phillips raises a very important ethi- nation complaint after Disney sent her her another position backstage where cal issue with the policy: Why is it that home when she refused to remove it. dress code polices allow her to wear her heterosexual service members can state Disney offered her a backstage job hijab. their sexual orientation openly yet ho- where she was free to wear her hijab, When she turned down the op- mosexuals get discharged for doing the and she refused. portunity, Disney sent her home with same? To date, the policy is responsible Prior to employment, Disney gives no pay, which is understandable: if for the discharge of more than 13,000 she is not going to service members. work, she shouldn’t With this policy in effect, the gov- be paid. “Ethically, ernment is unjustly stereotyping ho- Disney’s dress code mosexuals as individuals whose orien- is like a code of tation and conduct is said to “seriously ethical conduct at impair the accomplishments of mili- any organization; tary mission.” The right and ability to if the employee is serve should be based on the integrity aware and they have and capabilities of an individual, not transgressed, then what the government assumes will be they should suffer the effects of their personal actions and the consequences,” beliefs in the military. Granitz said. With Just as we all have the freedom of all these guidelines religion and speech, the homosexual put in place I have community deserves the freedom to Courtesy of Flickr user Ewen and Donabel to ask why Boudlal serve in the military without living waited two years to with the guilt that they must hide who its applicants a heads up on its rule to request to alter the dress code? Did she they are. keep the “Disney classic look.” not wear her hijab during Ramadan The ban is robbing gay men and les- Some are – no visible tattoos, for two years? “It seems, however, the bians of their basic human rights, and brands, or sports paraphernalia. All unfortunate reality of this case is that many colleges have even prevented these physical guidelines are enforced Boudlal apparently agreed to these military recruiting because it violates to provide guests with a service and to terms and even adhered to them for a their employment nondiscrimination portray a role. These standards are en- number of years. Ideally, her request policies. Several military soldiers of forced before employment. should have come pre-employment,” high caliber and recipients of honors “Disney is very strict about their said human communications and busi- have already been stripped of their dig- dress code; workers are made aware of ness professor, Melanie Davis. nity and forced to resign because they it when they are hired. I don’t think that People go to Disneyland and expect were discovered as being homosexual. this is a statement against any religion,” to get lost in its atmosphere. Disney How about granting everyone the said business ethics professor, Neil has to stick to its guns when it comes right to proudly and openly serve this Granitz. Disney’s reasons are simply to to dress code for the sake of the guests; country without abiding to discrimi- create a character. If it was so lenient the dress code has nothing to do with natory standards? How about actually on alterations of dress code, Disney’s discrimination of religious expression. allowing equality for all?

Contact Us at [email protected] September 27, 2010 dailytitan.com FEATURES 5 Sound dome offers a supernatural escape ber and thus, the lead attraction in the energy vortex does some weird UFO-inspired sound modern times, the Sound Bath, was things to the surrounding environ- born. ment,” said Megan Close, event fa- dome causes eerie Essentially, the Sound Baths are a cilitator at the Integratron. meditation 30-minute crystal quartz bowl live Close, herself, has an interesting concert. The conductor plays these history with the Integratron. She KATIE EVANS bowls at certain pitches, targeting said, “When I was a teenager, my Asst.Feautres Editor the chakras of the human body and mother would come to the Integra- firing neurons. The goal is to achieve tron – she was a subscriber of the peace, heightened awareness and to newsletter George put out – and I “Kindergarten nap time of the unleash creative, relaxing energy. remember one time, I actually met third kind” is one way to describe “I had no expectations, only him. I was very intrigued. He was it. Driving past, the Integratron that it had to do with sound,” Ja- very convincing.” looks like a miniature version of the cob Holdcraft, 28, Redondo Beach Close explained a profound expe- Griffith Observatory, the rough and resident said just after experiencing rience she had in the dome by her- shady history unapparent. a Sound Bath. “It was very color- self, crediting it to the energy vortex. George Van Tassel, restaurant ful and mind-blowing. The sounds She raised her voice from the lowest CELIA LIRA / Staff Photographer owner in a private airfield nearby, definitely felt like they were coming it could go to the highest it could go, Decorative Dia de los Muertos skull heads are often found here in Olvera Street along with many other Mexican treasures. conducted weekly meditation ses- from inside my mind.” and said, “Something took over me. sions in the Mojave Desert in 1953. Sean Johnson, 26-year-old Los It felt like the top of my head would These lead to an encounter with Angeles man, had another story to come off.” extraterrestrials who woke Van Tas- tell. He said, “Honestly, I fell asleep One thing most Integratron em- sel from his sleep, invited him onto after about five minutes. So I guess it ployees were quick to speak of was their ship and taught him a tech- totally worked.” the list of special events to have tak- nique to rejuvenate the cell structure The sound does not go solely cred- en place there. of living cell tissues. ited in terms of relaxation causation. One such notable appearance was A year later, the construction of The Integratron is at the center of a from the lead vocalist of Led Zep- tripper the Integratron began as a center for spike in the Earth’s magnetic field. pelin. Day rejuvenation process. “Three rivers converge underneath The Integratron and Sound Van Tassel died before the Integra- the Integratron. There is no way that Baths welcome a variety of people, ed in the mid-1800s and in 1930 tron was ever operative in that way. George could have known that; it whether they are artists looking for was turned into a marketplace Exploring cultural and The structure was built, a white, two- wasn’t discovered until 1989,” said inspiration, yoga enthusiasts seek- with an array of Mexican mer- story dome with small windows. Joanne Karl, current owner of the ing enlightenment and meditation, traditional attractions chandise and foods. What Van Tassel had not intended Integratron. UFO aficionados or simple sightse- While walking through the in Los Angeles was for the wooden building to be “Scientists come here on a regu- ers searching for an interesting story tiny shops one can find cheap an acoustically perfect sound cham- lar basis – look on Google Earth, to bring home. JOSEPH SZILAGYI candy, skeleton key chains com- Staff Writer memorating Dia de los Muertos and murals of one of Mexico’s famous female artists Frida Kahlo. Cultural diversity and tradi- The stores are filled wall to wall tion is what makes Southern with goods leaving little room to tourist hot spot today. California unique. That is why stroll down as a sign overhead Though the sandwiches have I traveled by train to Down- reads “You break it, you buy it,” risen in price to about $5.50 town Los Angeles to enjoy Ol- making shoppers conscious not each, the classic restaurant is vera Street, Philippe’s and Urban to take a misstep. atop its competition by supply- Noodle. Tip for travelers to Olvera ing delicious meals in a classic Leaving from the train station Street: Stay away from the over ice cream parlor-like set up rem- in Fullerton, it cost $9.50 for stacked shelves full of items iniscent of “the old days.” a one-way ticket to Union Sta- made of glass, theses shelves are Since Los Angeles is culturally tion in Los Angeles (and another a mine field ready to inflict pain diverse, it has even more places $9.50 back). While I was taken on your wallet. Beware! to relax at if you enter the heart aback by what I felt was a high Outside the shops are a few of the Downtown scene. price for tickets, I felt the over- dimly-lit restaurants that guests Urban Noodle is a modern all experience of traveling on the can enjoy while being serenaded Asian café that specializes in Amtrak would make due. by a mariachi band. With simple soups and imported beers, while After a 40-minute ride, I menus, the restaurants’ old-fash- keeping customers occupied was at Union Station. The loud ioned brick exterior and focus with an Asian film projected rumble of trains passing by and on cultural art are a comforting in the middle of the room. The the whirlwind of people chas- niche to settle in. service is extremely hospitable, ing down their departing trains, If you are not a fan of Mexi- and a light meal with a “Wa- combined with the uneasiness can cuisine, though, take a five termelon Saki-Tini” to drink is of being in a different environ- -minute walk to Alameda Street enough to leave you satisfied. ment, was overwhelming at first, to the highly renowned Phil- The cultural and traditional but was still manageable. lippe’s. Home of the “French activities that Downtown Los After wondering down Main Dipped Sandwich,” Phillippe’s Angeles has to offer makes it Street for a while, I eventually has been dishing out sandwiches worth the $19 train ride. As stumbled upon my destination. since 1908 and still covers its long as you do not run into a Olvera Street is the oldest part of floor with sawdust, popularizing shelf of glass plates, the entire Downtown Los Angeles, found- the restaurant and making it a trip should be enjoyable. KATIE EVANS / Asst. Features Editor A model of the sound dome allows visitors to undertsand how the dome actually works when it comes to sound relaxation. WARHOL: NEW GALLERY HONORS ... Continued from page 1

Hancock is keeping the free exhibit open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 24, 2010 through Jan. 31, 2011, a venture that universally impressed gather- ers at the opening night celebration. Mary McGrath, a freelance jour- nalist in Culver City and frequent attendee of Royal/T’s events, also commented on Hancock’s ap- proach to the art world. “She makes art accessible to the masses which is, I think, something that is really missing. In this type of venue she encourages a lot of families to come so that people feel like ‘I don’t know anything about art, (yet) I can come here and sort of flirt with it without feeling igno- rant,’” McGrath said. The soiree, which was sponsored by champagne purveyor Dom Peri- gnon and Mattel’s Barbie doll, in- JOHNNY LE / Asst. Photo Editor Lisa Perry’s pop-up shop sells merchandise inspired by Warhol’s images, such as sculptures of burgers, ketchup and soda bottles.

cluded a Barbie’s “Pink Carpet” to veiling of Warhol’s colorful 1985 The Warholian exhibit celebrates welcome guests. A playful mini- portrait of the iconic doll juxta- the impact that the late artist had exhibit of Barbie’s Dream Houses posed with his 1967 black portrait on his predecessors but does so in a was also featured as well as the un- of Marilyn Monroe. way that is playful and inviting. The exhibit also features some of The Royal/T Café welcomes Warhol’s most recognizable pieces: people of all ages to grab a bite to “Electric Chair,” “Dollar Sign,” eat while sitting amongst some of “Flowers,” “Skull (green)” and the images that changed the way “Heart” hang next to the works of people looked at art. artists Takashi Murakami, Richard “I think what Sue is doing here Prince, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst with Royal/T is really special. It’s and Jeremy Kost. sort of this noncommercial way of Emcee Insulin, a.k.a. Shepa- sharing art with people without an rd Fairey, whose Barack Obama interest in selling it. ... I applaud “HOPE” poster catapulted him her for that,” said Jeremy Kost, an to national fame, also contributed artist whose ironic Polaroid collage to the gallery, debuting his “Obey of a drag queen in the desert was Warhol” portrait for the show. featured in the exhibit.

dailytitan.com/features dailytitan.com September 27, 2010 6 FEATURES Eyegore Awards kick starts ‘Horror Nights’

CAROLINA VELAZQUEZ Features Editor

Hollywood, home of the red carpet. It isn’t unusual when Tinseltown hosts another award show ceremony, but when horrifying monsters are seen lurking around, you know this isn’t your usual award show. The 2010 Eyegore Awards took place in Universal Studios Hollywood Saturday, Sept. 24 luring fans of gore and the macabre to the event that also marked the opening celebration of Halloween Horror Nights. The Eyegore Awards is an award show dedicated to honoring individuals whom have brought their unforget- table and frightening visions to life. The awards recipients were present and accounted for such as Hostel director Eli Roth, actor Christopher Lloyd from Back to the Future and many more. The event was hosted by Lost Boys actor Corey Feldman. Some of the other guests among many included Rob Zombie, Costas Mandylor from the Saw films, Direc- tor of Friday the 13th Tobe Hooper and Mariana Klaveno of True Blood. First to arrive on the red carpet was artist Partick Ian Moore. Moore, who JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor illustrated Vampyres, a comic book Actor Corey Feldman hosted the Eyegore Awards this year held at Universal Studios. based off the maze “Vampyre: Castle of the Undead,” that was unveiled at band quickly got the guests to mingle including the highly anticipated Rob the Eyegore Awards. with one another before the ceremony. Zombie’s “House of 1,000 Corpses: in “It is the first comic book to be With tombstones, haunting trees 3-D ZombieVision.” based off a Halloween maze or ride. and a beautifully lit “night sky,” the set Another first time attendee and It’s unique in that way,” said Moore. of the ceremony was designed to look daughter of musician Alice Cooper, “(vampyres are) not seductive, they’re like a cemetery which was perfectly apt Calico Cooper expressed her eagerness not beautiful, they’re nasty.” for the occasion. on which maze she wants to see first. For some of the guests, it was the first Vampire-esque dancers gave the “I really want to do Rob’s (Zombie) time they attended the award show. audience a spectacle which officially 3-D maze because he is such a creative Actor Sid Haig, who played Captian started the 30-minute long award and insane person I can only imagine Spaulding, the memorable homicidal show. Host Feldman provided comedy what he has come up with, so I‘m so clown in Rob Zombie’s horror film throughout the night as a third year ready to go,” Cooper said. House of 1,000 Corpses, attended the host to the award show. By the end of the night, screams event for the first time. Haig shared As gargoyle statues were handed were heard everywhere as “lunaticz,” his interest in going through Zombie’s out to the recipients, winners warmly psychotic clowns on stilts and mon- maze of the same name in 3-D. “It’s accepted their awards. As the award sters in military attire capered around like going home,” Haig said. ceremony came to an end, guests were Universal Studios frightening everyone By the evening, people started to eager to check off the next item on the in sight. Guests enjoyed the mazes, make their way off the red carpet and agenda list, going through the mazes. awaitng for next years Eyegore Awards. into the Globe Theatre where the cer- Come nighttime, fog filled Univer- Host Feldman seemed at ease knowing emony was about to take place. sal Studios signifying the opening night the night ended on a high note. An open bar, hors d’oeuvres being of Halloween Horror Nights. “The show went well, best year yet,” JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor offered around the room and a jazz There will be five mazes this year Feldman said. Musician and director Rob Zombie attended the event. His maze “House of 1,000 Corpses: in 3-D ZombieVision” was featured.

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MICHELLEE COOPER off the first goal, they answered back the Titans were unable to come back Staff Writer with a goal of their own just two and the Bruins secured the win with minutes later. the final score of 3-2. In a header off a corner kick, se- “It’s about combining well and The Cal State Fullerton men’s soc- nior defender Mark Nelson struck there was just no desire, we couldn’t cer team took on the No. 13 UCLA his first goal, with sophomore mid- capitalize,” Nelson said, expecting to Bruins on Sunday at Titan Stadium. fielder Oscar Aguero on the assist. have won this game. After an aggressive game in 104-de- As the Titans held a steady pace The team took a hard loss because gree weather, the Bruins pulled out a throughout the first half, the second they had high expectations of com- the win with a final score of 3-2. half is where all the action began. ing out with the victory. This matchup marks the first time In the 63rd minute, the Bruins Titan Head Coach Bob Ammann the Bruins have been to Titan Sta- took back the lead when sophomore said, “In the whole scheme of things, dium since 2004 when they tied the midfielder Ryan Hollingshead as- we scored two good goals, gifted Titans 1-1. sisted Arreola in a two-on-one strike three and it was difficult to come Going in to the first half, both on goal, making the score 2-1. back after that.” teams made some big saves. With 23 The Titans did not give up easily After trailing behind in the final minutes remaining in the first half, a and in the 75th minute, they evened minutes of the game, the Titans were big play by the Bruins sent the ball up the score with a blast that over- unable to make a comeback. straight for the goal but deflected off powered the keeper from 12 yards Ammann said a key player of the post. to the right made by junior forward the night was Whiddon, and even Redshirt sophomore, defense man Nick Posthuma. though UCLA scored three goals, he Jesse Escalante, answered back with As the night continued, junior was able to play well. his goal attempt that was a close goalkeeper Trevor Whiddon made “Trevor played wonderfully,” Am- shot, but saved by redshirt junior a number of saves to keep the game mann said. “It was disappointing the goalkeeper Brian Rowe. tied at 2-2. players in front of him didn’t play up With a cross to far post, both With 5:53 remaining on the to his standards.” UCLA juniors midfielder Andy Rose clock, the Bruins settled once and The Titans will head back into ac- and forward Eder Arreola assisted for all when freshman forward Reed tion on Wednesday as the Big West sophomore forward Evan Raynr in Williams nailed a point-blank shot Conference begins with the first the first goal in the 32nd minute. off a deep cross from his teammates. matchup against UC Santa Barbara MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Although the Titans could not hold After two more attempts on a goal, at Titan Stadium at 7p.m. Titan freshman forward Anthony Rosales scoots the ball passed UCLA sophomore defender Matt Wiet in a losing 3-2 effort on Sunday. Titans’ streak is over, desires still high AARON GILLIAM elle Dewberry at the end of the grue- ter Kayla Neto got a hard kill as the the last point CSUF scored in the Asst. Sports Editor some match. Long Beach defense took the ball in set as Long Beach put the set away The Titans, who were nationally the chest. 25-19. ranked fifth in kills and 18th in hit- “We weren’t really seeing and us- The Titans started the third set off The Cal State Fullerton women’s ting percentage before their previous ing the block like we usually do. It with a service ace by senior libero volleyball team opened conference game against San Diego, struggled was almost like everyone felt like Cami Croteau and like the previ- play on Saturday as they traveled to out of the gate to keep up with Long they were going to get blocked every ous sets did a good job keeping the “The Pyramid” to face bitter rival Beach’s long-armed defensive pres- time. So we were doing too much to Beach to a four-point lead for most and defending Big West Confer- sure, as the Titans were out blocked get around the block and not really of the match. Whitaker collected a ence champions No. 23 Long Beach 15.0 to 6.0 playing our own game,” said junior kill, which helped the Titans get the State. “They’re big girls, they played ag- outside hitter Torrie Brown. next three points keeping; but to The 49ers (11-3,1-0) swept the Ti- gressive but for whatever reason our CSUF, who has never won a game no avail as the final serve for CSUF tans (25-16, 25-19, 25-18) dropping hitters couldn’t find any gaps to hit at this year after losing the first set, went out of bounds, giving LBSU CSUF, (11-4, 1-0) and snapping the the net. I felt like we just hit a lot of tried to break that stat as they started the win 25-18. Titans seven-game and record 21-set balls into their hands and we failed the second set 4-2. The Beach kept “I feel like we prepared well and winning streak. This match marked to execute offensively,” said Titan getting what seemed like easy points just didn’t perform. It’s unfortunate the Titans 56th straight loss to the Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman. off of dumps by Long Beach senior that we have to leave tonight feeling 49ers. After starting the game off a little setter Ashley Lee. like we need to go back to practice to “This gym has always been a shaky at 6-3, Dewberry had an awe- Freshman middle blocker Ayana turn it around for the next match on problem because of the crowd and some diving save to swing the mo- Whitaker had a ferocious kill that Friday and we didn’t get a chance to the atmosphere and stuff like that. mentum back into CSUF’s favor al- left the Beach stunned giving CSUF challenge Long Beach the way that We just have to overcome it and re- lowing them to go up three straight the momentum needed to even the we had hoped.” Zimmerman said. main strong as a team so that we can points bringing the score 8-7, 49ers. score up at 13. The Titans tied up CSUF faces conference foe Cal AARON GILLIAM / Asst. Sports Editor continue winning,” said sophomore In an effort to rally back and stay the game at 19 due to a lift error by Poly San Luis Obispo Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Junior outside hitter Torrie Brown leaps high to send the ball over 49er defenders. setter and defensive specialist Gabri- in the game sophomore outside hit- the 49ers, but unfortunately that’s at the Robert A. Mott Gymnasium. Fallout of media in locker room STEPHANI BEE the news while the NFL launched an vocative clothing does not mean she Staff Writer investigation. Since then, Sainz has deserves to be disrespected. downplayed what occurred, though The Chicago Bears’ Lance Briggs information about her has the Inter- said in an interview with NBCChica- While reporter Ines Sainz was net all atwitter. go.com that he didn’t believe women in the New York Jets’ locker room People were quick to point out belong a locker room, pointing out Sept. 11, she tweeted she was “dying the way Sainz dresses. Mexico’s TV that many of the players are naked of embarrassment” about the way Azteca, the station Sainz works for, and he constantly asks the media to she was being treated by the team is known for having female report- wait until he’s dressed. His point is of “Hard Knocks.” Her discomfort ers dress in a more racy fashion than valid; people deserve to feel comfort- stemmed from catcalls and footballs would generally be accepted on able in their work environment. The thrown near her by coaches during American television. locker room is a designated work practice so players could get a good On Sept. 11, Sainz wore skin- environment in many professional look at her. It was no surprise that tight jeans and a white blouse to the sports, including the NFL. For years, all media outlets were buzzing with stadium. Just because she wears pro- the locker room has been where reporters of both sexes go to conduct interviews with players. There is an expected code of conduct for all parties which is to act professionally. However, there are still those who do not believe females can maintain their professionalism in the locker rooms. In a radio interview three days after the Jets incident occurred, Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis gave his take on the issue, saying, “Somebody’s got to spark her interest, or she’s going to want somebody. I don’t know what kind of woman won’t, if you get to look at 53 men’s packages. I know you’re doing a job, but at the same time, the same way I’m going to cut my eye if I see somebody worth talk- ing to, I’m sure they do the same thing.” The league quickly reprimanded Portis for his comments and he issued an apology. Arizona Cardinals linebacker Darnell Dockett joined the fray by tweeting, “All I can do is LOL at the Jets’ female reporter! She walks into a locker room full of men and think some one not gonna say nothing LMFAO. … I don’t know what was said to her or whatever but you just have to know you’re going into a TEAM LOCKER ROOM, and if it’s that serious WOMEN STAY OUT!” Regardless of what a person is, male or female, young or old, attrac- tive or unattractive, they deserve respect. Women have come a long way in sports media; what Lisa Olson en- dured while covering the New Eng- land Patriots probably won’t happen again. However, what reporters like Sainz have gone through and the comments of players show is that there is still work to be done.