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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 8 Thursday February 19, 2009 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND Finance club invitation

Cal State Fullerton students are invited to the Finance As- sociation’s kick-off meeting on Monday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. in the Titan Student Union Gabrielino. Beach strikes back The Finance Association of- fers corporate events, networking opportunities, business speakers, social events, office tours and most importantly, extra credit for finance courses. For students interested in join- ing the Finance Association, they will have a table set up in front of Mihaylo Hall 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the end of February.

Downtown lockdown

The City of Fullerton is spon- soring three special meetings for citizens interested in sharing their views on the future of Downtown Fullerton. For many Cal State Fullerton students, the downtown area is a place for eating, drinking and having fun. But it is also an area of “alcohol-fueled vandalism, drunk and disorderly problems and arrests,” according to a City of Fullerton press release. Titan Gym swelled to contain 4,025 fans Wednesday night The meetings will target three specific groups and will be held: as Long Beach State squeaked out a 75-74 win over Cal Monday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to State Fullerton. Earlier in the season Long Beach fans were noon for owners and operators of nighttime businesses; Thursday, disappointed by CSUF’s one-point victory at the hands of Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon for owners and operators of day- in front of a sizeable 49er home crowd. The time businesses; and Wednesday, March 4 from 7-9 p.m. for resi- Titan-49er rivalry boiled over yesterday morning when the dents of neighborhoods border- ing downtown in the Council 49er statue at LBSU was vandalized with orange paint. Chamber at Fullerton City Hall. See Page 8 for full coverage Photos By Daniel Suzuki/Daily Titan Photo Editor

Tivo top-actor wishlists

TiVo’s WishList feature allows subscribers to record all films starring a specific actor. For the week ending Feb. 13: 1. Johnny Depp 2. John Wayne 3. Cary Grant 4. Clint Eastwood 5. Harrison Ford 6. Tom Hanks 7. Brad Pitt 8. Julia Roberts Screen shots by Mike Montembeau/Daily Titan Staff Writer 9. James Stewart Titans Josh Akognon, No. 1, and Gerard Anderson, No. 24, attempt to the ball from 49er Larry Anderson, No. 21, after he stole the ball from Aaron Thompson, No. 0, during the final seconds of Wednesday night’s game at 10. Denzel Washington Titan Gym. The Titans attempt came up short as the ball rolled away harmlessly to end the game and give Long Beach State a 75-74 win in front of 4,025 fans, the most in 16 years. 11. Sandra Bullock 12. Sean Connery 13. Paul Newman

Watch out for ‘Ninja Cat’ Facebook caves in after users freak out By Monzerrath Gonzalez Although many users post pho- all user agreements before joining a to incriminate you,” he said. “The to that information, because if they Daily Titan Staff Writer tos, journals and other private mate- site. second piece of advice is understand do have access then there is a good [email protected] rial on the site, few of them actually Belmas said one of the biggest the privacy settings so that people chance that any information can be Facing unprecedented outrage af- read the terms of use and even fewer mistakes a user can make is not read- outside of your friends and outside held against you for any number of ter changing its terms of use without know how to manage their privacy ing the terms of use. When a user is of your network … don’t have access things.” notification, social networking giant settings, said Nick O’Neill author of prompted to click “agree” after be- Facebook.com has reversed changes the All Facebook blog. ing presented with the terms it is like that would have given it complete “The majority of Facebook users signing a contract, this is known as a ownership of any intellectual prop- have no idea how to manage their “click-wrap license”. Check out this cute kitty who erty uploaded by its 175 million us- privacy settings and a lot of them “You are bound by your agree- has moves like James Bond. ers, even from deleted accounts. don’t even know that those settings ment to that click-wrap license even With each new camera shot “(This news) spread like wildfire, exist,” O’Neill said. “The positive as- if you don’t read it,” she said. he’s a little bit closer. and it looks pretty bad for Facebook pect of all of this is that on Facebook If Facebook had not reverted back See him standing on the chair to be claiming perpetual owner- you do have the potential to change to its original policy, users could ship of your intellectual property,” your privacy settings, on the general have had the opportunity to bring legs?! Genelle Belmas, who teaches media Web, you don’t.” lawsuits to court. Be careful when you close your law at Cal State Fullerton, said. Maureen Cusick, a 22-year-old “You can challenge something eyes, because he’llTOM creepo rr up o onw Belmas said she believes that Fa- art major had recently posted her like this (in court), but you would you. cebook only decided to go back to art on the site to show to family and have to challenge it through public their original terms because of bad friends. After hearing of Facebook’s policy grounds. You couldn’t chal- publicity. changing terms she deleted her work lenge it based on ‘I didn’t read what WEATHER Changes to the agreement went from the site. I signed,’” Belmas said. “It’s just like unnoticed for a few weeks, until “I don’t want them taking my any contract you sign … the fact of The Consumerist blog broke news stuff,” she said. “I don’t want to put the matter is that you are account- TODAY TOMorrow of the change. They interpreted Fa- my artwork up there and then have able if you click ‘OK’ just like you cebook’s new terms of use as, “We them use it and make money off of are accountable if you sign your can do anything we want with your it.” name on a contract.” content. Forever.” Belmas, who has a Facebook ac- Although they are aware of the On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg, count and said that she did not read unstable nature of Facebook’s poli- Facebook CEO, posted a blog that the user agreement when she signed cies, all people interviewed for this stated, “A couple of weeks ago, we up, added that users are ultimately article said they would not delete High: 74° High: 72° revised our terms of use hoping to responsible for keeping up with their account. Low: 47° Low: 47° clarify some parts for our users. Over terms of the contracts they agree to. While Facebook claims to still the past couple of days, we received a “Even though you agreed to it have plans to change its terms of use, Clear Clear lot of questions and comments about when you clicked through. All these its terms of use page again states that the changes and what they mean for people who are complaining about it was last revised Sept. 23, 2008. CONTACT US people and their information. Based it … well, you clicked ‘OK’ so, its O’Neill reminds members to be Main line: (714) 278-3373 on this feedback, we have decided up to you to read what you click,” cautious of what they post on the News desk: (714) 278-4415 to return to our previous terms of she said. site. Advertising: (714) 278-4411 use while we resolve the issues that Belmas said that after in-depth re- “(My) biggest advice is, first of all E-mail: [email protected] people have raised.” search on the subject, she now reads don’t put up content that is going Photo courtesy of MCT 2 Page Two February 19, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Cop blotter: February 5 – 15 INTERNATIONAL After praise, Iraqi shoe thrower faces trial Thursday Feb. 5 BAGHDAD (MCT) - In the two months since he chucked a pair of 1:36 a.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated ac- shoes across a crowded Baghdad room and narrowly missed former President tivity at Yorba Linda Blvd./Ca-57. Arrest was George W. Bush, Iraqi journalist Muntathar al-Zaidi has emerged as a folk made. hero, poetry muse and minor irritant. Since that throw, al-Zaidi has received job offers, a residency invitation 8:29 a.m. Traffic Accident: Emergency cel- from U.S. foe Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and even a wedding pro- lular 911 call made. Officers assisted at Ca-57/ posal on behalf of an Egyptian woman. A local artist built a monument in his Nutwood Ave. No injuries reported. honor, Iraqis have rallied in his defense and gadflies have carried out copycat protests worldwide. 9:56 a.m. Petty Theft: Officers assisted.- Oc On Thursday, the 30-year-old is scheduled to go to trial in the Central curred at McCarthy Hall. Criminal Court on charges of assaulting a foreign head of state. Conviction could lead to as many as 15 years in prison. 10:41 a.m. Medical Aid Call: Occurred at McCarthy Hall. Teenager went into seizure. Re- NATIONAL port was taken. 3:54 p.m. Property Vandalism: Occurred at Federal committee sees recession worsening Lot E. on N. State College Blvd. Report Taken by officers. WASHINGTON (MCT) - The U.S. economy is weakening further, and a gradual recovery isn’t likely until the second half of the year, members of the 6:45 p.m. Petty Theft: Occurred at Titan Stu- Federal Reserve’s monetary policymaking committee agreed at its meeting dent Union. Report was taken. last month, according to minutes released Wednesday. The updated forecasts predict that the economy will shrink between 0.5 Friday Feb. 6 percent and 1.3 percent this year, then grow about 2.5 percent to 3.3 percent in 2010. The unemployment rate would likely rise to 8.5 percent to 8.8 per- 12:45 a.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activ- cent this year before gradually declining over the next two years. ity at Del Taco, E. Chapman Ave. Arrest made. The Federal Open Market Committee also said at the Jan. 27-28 meeting that consumer prices would likely rise 0.3 percent to 1 percent this year. At 3:38 a.m. Suspicious Vehicle: Officer initiated that meeting, the Fed held its interest-rate target near zero, and promised activity at Lot E West, N. State College Blvd, that it would “employ all available tools” to restore the economy to growth. Checked out OK. Many of the members of the committee saw some risk of excessively low inflation for a protracted period, the minutes said, and a few even warned of 4:36 a.m. Suspicious Person: Officer initiated deflation - a general decline of prices and wages. activity at east side of Pollock Library. Checked The outlook is considerably worse than in October, when committee mem- out OK. bers thought the economy might grow as much as 1.1 percent in 2009. 9:31 p.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activ- ity at Marriott Hotel, Nutwood Ave. Issued a STATE warning. Man kills himself at altar of Calif. cathedral Saturday Feb. 7 GARDEN GROVE (MCT) - A man walked into the Crystal Cathedral Wednesday morning, handed a church greeter a note, then knelt in front 2:16 a.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activ- of a cross and shot himself in the head, leaving him dead at the altar, police ity at E. Chapman Ave. Arrest Made. said. The coroner’s office identified the man Wednesday afternoon asSteve 3:42 p.m. Blue Phone Emergency Call: Oc- Smick, 48. It released no further details about him. Police said his last known curred at Mihaylo Hall. Checked out OK. 11:33 a.m. Suspicious Vehicle: Occurred at Li- Theft address was in Whittier, Calif., but they were investigating whether he had brary North on N. State College Blvd. Male 19-20, moved since then. Sunday Feb. 8 green backpack, black jacket, walks around talks to XXX Indecent Act Police received a 911 call from the church reporting shots fired at 9:40 himself. Unable to locate him. a.m., said Garden Grove police Lt. Dennis Ellsworth. 1:43 a.m. Suspicious Vehicle: Officer initiated Assault Greeters at the church said a man had shot himself in the head inside the activity at PS2 St College Blvd. Structure, N. State 12:15 p.m. Petty Theft: Occurred at Library on main church. College Blvd. Checked out OK. N. State College Blvd. Report taken. Violent Exchange The man went to the front of the church, knelt in front of a large gold Automobile Incident cross, reached into a backpack and then put the gun to his head. 1:58 a.m. Suspicious Person: Occurred at Uni- 7:48 p.m. Medical Aid Call: Occurred at Ruby Witnesses called 911 for help. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, versity Police (T1200) on N. State College Blvd. Gerontology Center. Breathing and conscious, Suspicious Activity police said. Checked out OK. feeling faint. Officers assisted. Church officials worked with police to run the man’s name through their Medical Assistance records, but found no previous connection to the church, said Crystal Ca- 10:38 a.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activity at N. State College Blvd./E. Chapman Ave. Wednesday Feb. 11 thedral spokesman Michael Nason. Vandalism Arrest was made. 2:49 p.m. Property Vandalism: Occurred at Mi- haylo Hall on N. State College Blvd. Graffiti on Alcohol Monday Feb. 9 the wall of the Men’s Restroom. Report Taken. Drugs For the Record 10:09 a.m. Petty Theft: Occurred at University 3:41 p.m. Traffic Accident With Injury: Oc- Police (T1200) on N. State College Blvd. Report curred at Lot E on N. State College Blvd. Report It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- was taken. Biohazard tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Taken. incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction 12:43 p.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activ- Agency Assistance printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any ity at Lot A, N. State College Blvd. Officer assisted Thursday Feb. 12 other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will motorist. Public Disturbance be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online 7:19 a.m. Property Vandalism: Occurred at Mi- version of the Daily Titan. haylo Hall at the men’s restrooms on the second 2:39 p.m. Property Vandalism: Occurred at floor. Please contact executive editor Jessica Terrell at 714-278-5815 or at St. College Blvd. parking structure, on N. State [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any College Blvd. Lexus burglarized. Reported object errors. 10:13 a.m. Suspicious Person: Occurred at Li- taken. brary North by elevators. Checked out OK. Saturday Feb. 14 Tuesday Feb. 10 11:59 a.m. Petty Theft: Officer initiated activity at bookstore. An arrest was made. 12:10 a.m. Traffic stop: Officer initiated activity Daily Titan 12:32 a.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activity at N. State College Blvd./Arts Dr., Fullerton. Ar- at N. Bradford Ave./E. Yorba Linda Blvd, Placen- 2:48 p.m. Petty Theft: Occurred at Bookstore, rest was made. Editorial tia. Arrest was made. stopped several subjects. 2:56 a.m. Traffic stop: Officer initiated activity Executive Editor Jessica Terrell 2:37 a.m. Traffic Stop: Officer initiated activ- Managing Editor Michal Olszewski 6:23 p.m. Medical Aid Call: Occurred at Per- at E. Chapman Ave./N. Harrington Dr., Fullerton. ity at E. Bastanchury Rd./Associated Rd. Arrest forming Arts. A female ran into a set piece and had Arrest made. Editorial Director Austen Montero made. News Director Luis Delgadillo a puncture wound to her leg. Report was taken. Asst. News Editor Jesica Eastman 9:37 a.m. A petty theft occurred at Student Rec- Asst. News Editor Eui-jo Marquez 9:45 p.m. Traffic Accident with Injuries: Oc- reation Center on N. State College Blvd. Combat Features Editor Muey Saephanh curred at Yorba Linda Blvd./Associated Rd. boots and shampoo were taken from shower stall. Features Editor Christee Lemons Checked out OK. Information received. Sports Editor Crysania Salcido Detour Editor Skyler Blair Detour Editor Jackie Connor Friday Feb. 13 Sunday Feb. 15 Copy Chief Amy Dempsey Copy Editor Jessica Cartie 10:51 a.m. Suspicious person was reported at 2:03 p.m. Disturbance occurred at Student Rec- Photo Editor Daniel Suzuki McCarthy Hall on N. State College Blvd. Three reation Center on N. State College Blvd. A man Editor’s Assistant Summer Mollo people were reported to be soliciting personal info wearing a white shirt and red shorts was unruly Editor’s Assistant Isa Ghani in the breezeway. 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The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan February 19, 2009 Opinion 3 Titan Editorial Ambiguous Inspiration Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “I don’t care how you think ... just think.” Dear Facebook, By Jeremiah Rivera Daily Titan Columnist You are being fickle. First, you tell us the you own the rights to all of the material we post. Then you tell us you don’t. Which is it? Let’s back up a minute. When we first signed up for the “college students only” Web site, we all checked the box that confirmed we read and understood the terms of service, although almost none of us Patience will be his virtue ... in due time did. Then you go and open your doors to anyone with a valid e-mail address. “Why do you surf with no leash?” get to the point of this column. one that I need to work on. opportunity to take the leash off? Alright, we can tolerate that, but it was another step closer to becom- I asked. “Work on developing more con- This has had an adverse effect This is my challenge for those who ing the mess that is MySpace. “I’m trying to work on developing trol,” meant he was putting forward on our relationship, at least in the are willing to accept it, myself in- Most recently, you decided to change the user agreement without more control,” he said. a conscious effort to improve his kitchen. cluded: This week, let’s put forward informing users of the change. It just so happened that someone who And that was it. He didn’t know performance. I must have taken it My comments are reciprocated our own conscious effort to develop read the original terms, read the new terms and public outcry naturally that our two-sentence exchange of completely out of context, but if he with the looks professional athletes our patience. followed. dialogue would affect the rest of my could take his leash off to improve give officials when they disagree with By choosing the longer line at the Apparently, you found it acceptable to claim the rights of anything life. I was probably 13 years old at his performance in the water, then the call. restaurant, or not driving hectically that is posted by users of your Web pages. What? the time. who is to say I couldn’t apply the I catch her peering at me as if she because the person in front of you Late Tuesday night, after a series of comments, complaints and ques- Surfing, some say, is less of a sport same strategy to my own life to im- wants to lunge a cleaver an inch deep is driving 10 miles below the speed tions, you have decided to return to the original terms of service while and more of a lifestyle. This couldn’t prove in areas that could use it? into my skull. limit with his/her left-blinker on, revising the terms you already tried to change. be more true for those who choose Since childhood, I’ve been told This is an opportunity to take the we’re taking the leash off and devel- It sounds more like you are trying to back-pedal your way out of law- to acknowledge it. I could be extremely stubborn at leash off, figuratively speaking of oping our patience, we’re developing suits and a barrage of angry e-mail from tweens – the same tweens you That feeling when you catch your times. Whether those accusations course. If I start small, the idea is my more control of our own lives. let join Facebook with a few idle minutes and Yahoo e-mail addresses. first wave and find yourself looking predestined me to become stubborn efforts will eventually improve many What are your issues? Don’t think Even they know their poetry and witticisms belong to them. up at its rolling face, almost subcon- in adulthood is a completely sepa- areas of my life, at least my stubborn too hard, and don’t be too hard on A host Web site should never claim or attempt to claim anything sciously planning your next move, is rate argument, maybe one left for issues. yourself. posted on its pages. irreplaceable. another column. Patience is another issue. It’s one Start small, start with the long line According to “The Facebook Bill of Rights,” also posted Tuesday Pure power fueled by nature – es Nonetheless, I think I would be I think every college student could at Carl’s Jr., or one of the many Star- night, Facebook has a license, which allows them to share content be- pura vida – the closest experience the first to admit that I have issues, work on. bucks locations on campus. Then tween specific users. Well, thank you. to enlightenment I could vouch for, at times, in dealing with my stub- I hated the long lines at the on- work your way to the bigger things. You are now the entity, which sits between two high school crushes only because one has no other op- born nature. campus Carl’s Jr., when all I wanted Meanwhile, I’ll sit content in the who pass notes to each other in class. In passing these notes, you re- tion other than being in that one I like to do things my own way, was one Spicy Chicken Sandwich. bedroom reading a book while my serve no right to reroute the notes to another person, nor use them place at that one time, otherwise you especially when it comes to the How could it be so hard? girlfriend prepares dinner – com- for anything else. That would technically be stealing. If you were in lose the wave. kitchen. I am that boyfriend who Slap some mayo on a bun, wrap it pletely on her own. high school, Facebook, you would have been in the principal’s office I could go on with descriptive ac- hovers over his girlfriend’s shoulder up and toss my way as I run out the Good luck my friends and wish for plagiarism. counts of different waves in different while she prepares a meal, adding door ... if only it could be that easy. me the same. Your terms are not clear, and they could not have been in the first parts of the world. How each wave my own commentary on how many With the way today’s society runs, Writer’s note: To avoid any accusa- place if you felt you needed to change them. practically has its own personality spices to add, how big to cut the to- it’s simple to point the finger. But tions of male chauvinism, I feel I must By becoming a member of your site, we agree that you may pass influenced by shifting ocean currents matoes and so on. rather than get frustrated standing clarify that I cook meals too. It’s a rota- information back and forth to the users we specify. You may not do and trade winds, but then I wouldn’t It’s not a healthy practice, and in line, why not consider it another tion we’ve got going. anything else with it. If there is anything for you to learn from this, it is clarity. When you have over 175 million members, it is important to make everything understandable to each individual. Next time, think ahead to the possible ramifications of randomly The Daily Titan hotties of the week changing your terms on your members without notifying them. You do not want to drive anyone away, do you? And if we have learned anything from this incident, it is to read the Terms of Service when signing up for any Web site.

Sincerely,

Daily Titan Editorial Board

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By Shannel Crane Pacific Theaters. For $8, you can old-time favorites like “Fast Times at Outdoor Parks: A romantic date Daily Titan Staff Writer watch a double feature in the com- Ridgemont High”, “Close Encoun- doesn’t always need to be in the eve- [email protected] fort of your car. ters of the Third Kind” and “Ace in ning. For a simple and inexpensive Since Valentine’s Day has come The Vineland Theater is open year- the Hole”. The features are free, but meal, try packing a picnic and ven- and gone, it’s easy to put romance round, and has enough space to ac- parking will put you back $5. turing into a local park. back into the closet until next year. commodate 1,700 cars. The theater Cooking: As the cliché says, the The Fullerton area has several parks With every college student’s belt transmits the movie audio through a quickest way to your lover’s heart is from which to choose. Ted Craig Re- tightening with the economic dip, radio broadcast, and has four movie through their stomach. Never un- gional Park is one of the largest in the a thin wallet is no reason to forget screens. derestimate the power of cooking area, covering 124 acres. Craig Park the romance year round. With a little Outdoor Theaters: Coming later together. It can be the easiest way to has two creeks that are open year- creativity and an open point of view, this spring, Cinespia, an outdoor have a romantic evening. round, and is the home to a wide romance doesn’t have to be an idea movie production company, will kick Sticking to easy recipes with famil- variety of water fowl. The park has that your wallet fears. off their eighth season of cemetery iar ingredients makes for an eventful several hiking trails and designated Drive-in Theaters: Drive-in the- screenings. The screenings are hosted evening. Web sites such as Camp- picnic areas under shaded trees. aters, a pastime that began in the during weekends at the Hollywood bell’s Soup and Betty Crocker list Romance shouldn’t be displaced early 1930s, are a great way to spend Forever Cemetery. The cemetery is recipes with simple ingredients, and because of monetary issues. By close time with your loved ones, the resting place to Hollywood’s first low preparation time. The recipes are thinking outside of the box and ex- without having a high price tag. stars like Rudolph Valentino, Doug- unique enough to be outside the col- ploring inexpensive options within The closest in the area is the las Fairbanks and Cecil B. DeMille. lege norm of Top Ramen, but easy your community, it’s easy to keep the Vineland Theater in the City of In- Cinespia uses a projector screen enough to be able to succeed on the romance alive without breaking the dustry. It is owned and operated by to show mid-century classics and first try. bank. A scientific approach to predicting the Oscar winners (MCT) Could this be the year sassin in “No Country for Old Men.” have to overcome long odds to win graphics. for a recessionary era, and its love- the all-important Di- that predicting the Oscars went from Everyone in this category plays some again. Call it: I admired Penn’s work, but triumphant storyline is comfortingly rectors Guild award, sheer guesswork to statistical sci- kind of a mental case: Josh Brolin Call it: Golden girl Winslet, 67.6 as a past Oscar winner, his chances reassuring to old-guard Academy which makes his ence? as murderous San Francisco city percent. Dark horse Streep, 32.4 per- of winning again are reduced. Silver voters. walk to the po- Nate Silver, the prodigy of prog- supervisor Dan White (“Milk”); cent. Anne Hathaway (“Rachel Get- gives Penn a 19 percent chance of Call it: Silver’s spreadsheet reck- dium all but a nostication whose FiveThirtyEight Philip Seymour Hoffman as a pos- ting Married”), Angelina Jolie (“The winning to Rourke’s 71.1 percent. ons the Mumbai Cinderella story has formality. Web site called the 2008 elections sible pedophile (“Doubt”); Michael Changeling”) and Melissa Leo (“Fro- And face it, Rourke’s real-life fall and a 99 percent likelihood of winning, Call it: with uncanny precision, has turned Shannon as a brutally honest lunatic zen River”) in a three-way tie for zero, rise is the kind of redemption story and “Milk” has a 1 percent probabil- Silver gives his algorithms on tonight’s Academy (“Revolutionary Road”), and Robert figures Silver. I’m good with those that Oscar voters adore. Who can ity of unseating it, while “Button,” Boyle 99.7 per- Awards broadcast. Downey Jr. as a loopy method actor odds, since Winslet’s role had twice begrudge him a legitimate win and a “Frost/Nixon” and “The Reader” cent; Van Sant and His methodology weighs myriad in blackface (“Tropic Thunder”). the emotional range of Streep’s. second chance at a career? have no chance whatsoever. This not Fincher, 0.1 percent factors including genre (drama out- Call it: Silver gives Ledger a tower- – Actor: Mickey Rourke took the – Picture: Traditionally, the film only sounds right, it feels just. each; Ron How- performs comedy), opening-weekend ing 85.8 percent lead. British Academy and Golden Globe with the highest number of nomi- – Director: “Slumdog’s” victory ard (“Frost/Nixon”) box office (not too important) and – Actress: Six-time nominee Kate awards for his work as a battered nations or the best box-office per- dance probably will start earlier in the and Stephen Daldry whether the film earned any other Winslet has racked up an impressive ring rat in “The Wrestler.” Sean Penn formance among the nominees wins evening as Danny Boyle accepts the (“The Reader”) zilch. awards (a considerable plus). He has string of wins for her role as a German won the SAG as gay politico Harvey best picture. This year, both those best director statuette. His technical Let’s hope no one handicapped the top races not mere- war criminal in “The Reader.” Given Milk. So it’s two falls to one so far. distinctions go to “The Curious Case command is electrifying, he orches- calls for a recount ly to percentage probabilities, but to the fact that she’s troublingly good in And Rourke has a big advantage in of Benjamin Button,” which earned trates the film’s ever-shifting moods and throws decimal points thereof. – Support- the ambiguous role – and she’s over- his corner: Fox Searchlight unleashed $123 million and 13 nominations. like a symphony and (with the help the whole ing actor: Some winners seem to due for a win, and Holocaust dramas an ad blitz and mood-of-the-elector- But this is not a year for tradition. of an Indian co-director) he coordi- p r o c e s s be a lead-pipe cinch. The late Heath have a special place in Oscar voters’ ate pieces are charting a swing of sup- “Slumdog Millionaire” has passed nated armies of Hindi-speaking sup- into the Ledger’s charismatic, decadent Joker hearts – this should be her year. True, port in his direction. Brad Pitt (like through Movie Awards Season like porting players. Of course, there’s c o u r t s . in “The Dark Knight” has swept the Meryl Streep’s stern Sister Aloysious Jolie) was nominated mostly to goose an electromagnet in a trophy shop. abundant love for Gus Van Sant’s W h o early awards. The role follows in the in “Doubt” did cop the Screen Ac- the TV ratings; most of his “acting” Its hip Third World exoticism suits “Milk” and David Fincher’s amazing c o u l d bloody footsteps of last year’s Oscar tors Guild (SAG) award, but she’s in “Benjamin Button” was accom- the multicultural spirit of the times, technical achievements in “Benjamin possibly winner, Javier Bardem’s ice-eyed as- won the Oscar twice already so she’d plished by makeup and computer its underdog sympathies are perfect Button.” Still, it was Doyle who won be so petty? Oh, wait... y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

February 19, 2009 www.dailytitan.com 5 [email protected] • (714) 278-5027 Downtown Fullerton’s hidden gallery The Hibbleton features a variety of art in different styles and mediums By SHANNEL CRANE funding through selling the art on Daily Titan Staff Writer display, and is meeting its financial [email protected] goals the six founders had set before they opened for business. Success is Hidden amongst a of bars measured by whether they can fund and restaurants on Wilshire Avenue, the next upcoming project and pay the Hibbleton Gallery is an attempt the rent. by six Fullerton residents to bring art “Even with the way the economy back to the community. is, it’s not a great business to have,” Hibbleton opened its doors to the Oldfield said. “But I think that we Fullerton community seven months do fairly well. We’re all pleasantly ago. surprised this year. We’re doing bet- Chuck Oldfield, one of the found- ter than we think we should be do- ing six, said that the biggest motiva- ing.” tion to open the gallery was to bring Lewis is optimistic for the gallery’s an element of art and culture to the future. He feels that this year was a city of Fullerton. success, and is setting goals for next “We were always going to the LA year. circuit,” Oldfield said. “There’s noth- “As far as progress, we’ve seen ing like that in Fullerton. Every time an increase in an audience at every something opens up, it’s another show,” Lewis said. “That was always bar or another restaurant. We just our main goal; not financial gain. In thought it would be fun to bring the long run, our goal is to showcase some art and creativity back.” bigger names, and establish cred- Anthony Bach, RJ Ciccaglione, ibility with Orange County and Jesse La Tour, Landon Lewis, Chuck Southern California, and eventually Oldfield and Ben Pham are the nationally.” founders of the modern art gallery. The gallery showcases all - medi The group of friends have all been ums of art. Their current exhibit is involved in art, but consider it more a display of modern silhouette pieces of a hobby than a business. by Wilhelm Staehle. The pieces are “This was first and foremost a classical paintings with silhouettes hobby because we really enjoy do- glued on top. Each piece includes a ing it,” Oldfield said. “It’s something sarcastic quote, adding humor to the we would want here, and because no piece. By Shannel Crane/Daily Titan Staff Photographer one else was doing it, we took the Staehle uses wit and irony to set The Hibbleton Gallery will have its doors open tomorrow after being officially recognized by the Fullerton City of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception. opportunity.” his silhouettes apart from a tradi- When the six first rented the tional concept. One of his pieces is space, they had no idea what to do a traditional painting of a wooded Their next exhibit is a collection Flickr, a photo sharing Web site. La “Some styles we like are lowbrow, readings and mic nights. The six are with it. Three of the founders reside area. The first cut out shows a small of modern street art by Andy Jenkins Tour says they are open to all forms pop surrealism, graffiti, street and in the process of collaborating with in the apartment above the gallery. child trying to befriend a bear with and Mike Myers. The founders take of art, even as far as film and music. outsider art. So far, we have mostly Fullerton’s Fox and Muckenthaler After a failed clothing line attempt, the quote, “hi.” The second frame applications for future showcases “We are not medium-specific. I shown ‘emerging artists.’” theaters to host a film festival. They the Hibbleton Gallery was born. shows the child’s cutout in the bear’s through their Web site, but find a guess the criteria for what we show Past exhibits have been a pho- also hope to have a music festival in The gallery currently earns its stomach with the quote, “bye.” majority of their showcases through is whether we like it,” La Tour said. tography collections as well as open the near future. Tired of the same old song and dance? Instead of wasting your types of audiences. “more contemporary.” Moonburn, the first production “You get a lot more training here,” money on a ho-hum of the spring season, was written by Pronovost said of CSUF’s theatre Hollywood flick why not student Eric Czuleger, and is direct- and dance programs as compared try supporting your ed by CSUF associate dean, Joseph to other programs offered at other Arnold. The family drama, which universities. fellow Titan performers focuses on “trust, making mistakes As a teacher, Pronovost often re- and forgiveness,” will run from Feb. quires her students to see a play or 27 through March 15. Moonburn two and has noticed that although By Brittny Ulate is a strong example of just how in- hesitant at first, many students are Daily Titan Staff Writer volved students are in these produc- often surprised to find they actually [email protected] tions; not only do they perform in liked the live shows. them they sometimes write them as When attending one of CSUF’s How many times have you walked well. theatre and dance productions, peo- by the posters on campus advertis- Running from March 13-29, Big ple will witness the results of one of ing the Theatre and Dance Depart- Love, written by Charles Mee, is a the most intense programs offered ment productions and feigned inter- contemporary update of an ancient here on campus. The programs lit- est, but continued to walk by them Greek play, for mature audiences erally weed students out of the pro- anyway? only due to some graphic language. gram every year, according to Nicole Consider some of these things be- Featuring mostly third-year grad Andrews a sophomore in theatre. fore you walk by again. students, this production uses pop “It’s all about type,” Andrews said Throughout the year, the students songs, philosophy and poetry to fo- about the process at auditions for in the performing arts programs cus on themes such as rebellion and the CSUF theatre and dance pro- work hard to put on shows not only war. grams. here on campus, but at the Grand Other productions this season Although the theatre and dance Central Theatre in Santa Ana. include the Tony Award winning programs may be cut throat, An- For them, it is not only a labor musical Guys and Dolls, which is drews said that people often forget of love, but also a way to showcase directed by faculty member Eve they are not the only options for the Cal State Fullerton theatre and Himmelheber, and Hay Fever, a those who want to perform. dance programs, which are some of high-style British comedy featuring For those who are able to fight it the best in the country. These pro- mostly first year grad students and through and keep their spots in the ductions are an untapped entertain- noted guest director Paul Barnes. programs until their senior year, the ment resource that many don’t real- Rounding out the season is the rewards are great. ize is there. Spring Dance Theatre, which is a Thanks in large part to their hands For close to the same price as a showcase of CSUF’s dance depart- on training they receive here at Ful- movie ticket, one can enjoy a live ment and is coordinated by the head lerton, alumni from the theatre and production here on campus. Keep of the department, Gladys Kares. dance programs can be found ev- in mind you won’t be getting Hol- Promised to be a show the whole erywhere from the Broadway stage lywood style computer graphics, family can enjoy, the dance concert in productions like The Lion King, large-scale fights or war scenes, but features everything from contempo- to behind the scenes work in Hol- what you do get in return might just rary dance and jazz, to ballet. lywood like creator of Desperate be a little bit better. These shows, which are mostly Housewives and CSUF theatre pro- The people putting on these pro- all student-run, are the produc- gram alumnus, Marc Cherry. ductions are fellow CSUF students, tions that will be featured on cam- Watching a play put on by your and when they go on the stage and pus through the Spring season, but school might not be your first choice act, sing or dance – or maybe all running concurrently at the Grand for how to spend an evening, but it’s three – they are translating their Central Theatre is an entirely differ- definitely something to consider. passion into something everyone ent program of shows put on by the Not only are the people behind can enjoy. This is what they love and Theatre and Dance Department. these productions talented and pas- they want nothing more than to en- Jocelyn Pronovost, a first-year sionate, but they may very well be tertain. grad student who not only performs, the next big thing. Brian Rickel, a marketing assis- but also teaches a general education One thing is for certain, any tant for the Department of Theatre course for the department, describes CSUF production you see has to and Dance, describes the theatre the productions at the Santa Ana be better than having to sit through program on campus as a “hidden theatre, which are also mainly put some of the garbage Hollywood has gem,” with something to offer for all on by Fullerton students, as being been spewing at us lately. 6 DETOUR February 19,2009 REVIEWS MUSIC BOOK MUSIC

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The first law says “you can’t win.” The second law says “you can’t break even.” The 5th law, however, says “never draw to an inside straight.” Libra (September 23 - October 22) You’ll become part of the Formal Attire Resurgence movement. Be wary of the Casualist Party though - there’s someone out there just dying to spit on your spats. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Having trouble sticking to that diet, aren’t you? It’s even harder when you see all those enticing commercials for fast food on TV. The trick to dealing with those is to use your imagination - mayonnaise becomes shaving cream, a burger becomes compressed compost, and everything HOW TO PLAY: else is coated with synthetic motor oil. Which, Each row must contain these days, is pretty close to the truth. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) the numbers 1 to 9; each Good day to power-walk. 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Thompson added 11 points, said. “Coach (Don Monson) has taking home the big win and junior forward Gerard Ander- been getting on me telling me I need son contributed 15 points and five to make shots. I felt needed to step By adan vasquez rebounds. up and provide Daily Titan Staff Writer “Josh was for the team.” [email protected] terrific offen- Many Titan sively,” Head players were tak- There were no late game heroics Coach Bob ing the loss hard from senior guard Josh Akognon this Burton said.” following the time around, as the Cal State Fuller- They doubled game. ton men’s basketball team dropped him every “Rivalry or a heartbreaker to conference rival time and he not, we hate Long Beach State 75-74 Wednesday gives up the losing,” junior night. ball, yet still guard Chris The ball rolled out of bounds as ends up with Rhymes said. the Titans (13-13, 7-7 Big West 27 points.” “It’s a big loss, we Conference) were unable to get off S t e p h a n just got to come a final shot after junior guard Aaron Gilling paced back Saturday Thompson lost the ball driving to the 49ers and avenge this the basket. (13-11, 8-4) loss.” “I felt like it was my fault to be with 12 of One positive honest, “Thompson said. “It was a his 17 points taken from the set up play that we practice all week. in the second game was the We knew they were going to double half. Larry atmosphere in- Josh and someone else had to make Anderson fin- side Titan Gym, a play. I feel like I didn’t make the ished with 16 which saw a play.” points, while dropped crowd of 4,025, the most at home Akognon laid no blame on his 11 points. since 1993. teammates, however. After trailing 37-32 at the half, “It’s the best I’ve seen since I’ve “I had the most confidence in the Titans were able to battle back been here in six years,” Burton said. them,” Akognon said. “I knew they and take a 58-52 lead with 9:13 left “It was really a fun environment to were going to do something with the in regulation. be in.” ball, it just didn’t happen to turn out However, Gilling connected on The players really fed off the hyped that way.” four second half three-pointers to crowd as well. Many indicated that it was their first time seeing a crowd like they did last night. “This is the first time since I’ve been here that the gym has been this packed,” Thompson said. “If we can get a crowd like that every game it would be cool.” Both Rhymes and freshman point guard Jacques Streeter gave appreci- ate for the home crowd, but said they wished they could have delivered for them in the end with a win. The Titans must put the loss be- hind them in a hurry though. The Titans play New Mexico State this Saturday at 6 p.m. as part of ESPN’s Bracket Buster. By Todd Barnes/ For the Daily Titan “They’re loaded” Burton said. “We By Daniel suzuki/Daily Titan Photo Editor A $100 prize prompted fans to come up create signs which they brought to the game. have to and keep working Gerard Anderson puts in a dunk over the 49ers in Wednesday night’s game. Althought the crowd and the team gave their all in the (Center Photo) CSUF mascot,Tuffy leads the already raucous crowd in a chant harder.” match Long Beach edged out the Titans by one point in the final seconds of the game..