Evangelist Riles Students and Program Development Department of ASI

Vol. 87 Issue 19 March 11, 2010 Men’s basketball advance to quarterfinals With an 84-76 win over No. 8 Matadors, the Titans move up in the Big West Conference Tournament SPORTS, Page 10

3-D televisions are in development, but it may just be a fad THURSDAY OPINION, Page 5

Student among few to receive scholarship NEWS, Page 3

Women’s basketball stomp Anteaters in 89-76 win SPORTS, Page 10 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Center assessed one year later

photo By Nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor The Titan Pride Center aims to inform about CSUF events.

By renee Vasquez For the Daily Titan photo By Leonard suryajaya/For the Daily Titan [email protected] George Edward Smock interacts with some agetated students in front of McCarthy Hall, where he and others argue their beliefs mid-day Wednesday. Every year, students pay a portion of their tuition to Associate Students Inc. to fund projects that will, in theory, benefit the student body. Case in point, the recently constructed Titan Pride Center. This project was devel- oped by several student leaders and is run by the Leader Evangelist riles students and Program Development department of ASI. The center opened in the Titan Student Union in early April of By Alma Sanchez The students were not passive listeners. what religion is all about,” said Hebba Douglas Williams, who was holding last year and has been trying to reach out to the student Daily Titan Staff Writer Many encompassed Smock, asking him Abed, junior psychology major. a sign that read “It’s easy to be an atheist population that has overlooked ASI’s marketing efforts. [email protected] questions and challenging his statements. In contrast to the beliefs of Hebba when you don’t think about where every- The center was initially proposed to be an informa- “I know each religion kind of has its Abed, Smock commented on a religion thing came from,” pulled Zakaria to the tional center for student organizations, much like the Crowds of students gathered in the own beliefs of exactly what happened other than his own. side to answer her question one-on-one. Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) in the quad area next to McCarthy Hall and the when Jesus was crucified,” said Valentina “The Allah of the Quran is not a trinity; Zakaria’s account of her discussion with TSU. Drew Wiley, the administrative coordinator of the Humanities building Wednesday to listen Zakaria, who asked the Allah of the Bible Williams was not a pleasant one. TPC, explained. to George Edward Smock express his reli- Smock a question is a trinity,” Smock In contrast, Williams said he welcomes “Our vision for the center is to connect students to gious beliefs to anyone who would listen. about Christians jus- It’s easy to be an said. “The Quran questions raised and even encourages peo- their college experience, by providing sort of an interme-

“I’m teaching the Bible out here,” re- tifying their sins with atheist when you don’t doesn’t teach love ple to speak up, but said there are people diary for how students can get involved.” sponded Smock to a group of infuriated the defense that Jesus “ your enemy.” act like adolescents and try to make you Wiley also went on to explain why SORC isn’t the students within the crowd that were ques- died for their sins, re- think about where Abed was visibly look bad. “ same project. tioning him for trying to impose his beliefs sulting in ultimate for- everything came from. irritated by the al- Regardless of the preaching that oc- “It’s a little bit too far out of their way,” he said. Wiley on the students of Cal State Fullerton. giveness. legations Smock was curred in the quad, Zakaria’s opinion re- believes that putting the center out in the open, like the “He goes around the country preaching Zakaria was fer- – Douglas Williams making against the mained unchanged. lobby of the TSU would help students become motivated to college students about his beliefs,” said vently challenging Evangelist Quran. “He (Smock) was very loud, so it to participate. Brook de Bie, a radio-tv-film major, who, Smocks beliefs, and “You should read caught my attention, and I love listening in conjunction with other students, was brought up various the Quran again,” to religious things. I find it very interest- See TITAN PRIDE CENTER, Page 2 filming a documentary about Smock. religious topics to counterattack Smock’s Abed said. ing that when you talk to different people, De Bie said that the documentary was point of views. Students continued to push question af- everyone has a complete different under- based on a day in the life of Smock, who Religion remains a heated discussion ter question, demanding logical responses standing … and each person is out there started preaching on campus before noon among many, and the students of CSUF of Smock. defending their own faith,” Zakaria said. and finished around 4 p.m. are no exception. “If the Bible states thou shalt not eat “The Christianity religion in my perspec- The Grove hosts “He just wants to get people to come “Regardless of what religion you are, swine, then why do believers of the bible tive … is the most out of context, manip- back to Christianity,” de Bie said. we’re all here to be good people, and that’s still do it?” Zakaria asked. ulated religion there is.” OC Music Awards Normandie storms Becker Amphitheatre By Oscar romero The trio blends together a dark sound Daily Titan Staff Writer with melodic background vocals and and [email protected] harmonious lyrical flow. Contrasting the harmonious flow, Echo ASI Productions’ concerts presented will distort her voice in a rough and raspy photo By Mark Samala/For the Daily Titan Normandie as they enthusiastically per- element to the vocals. Much of their lyri- Gianna Gianna of “Blok,” nominated for Best Hip-Hop, formed at the Becker Amphitheater at Cal cal content involves dark themes and slow performs at the OC Music Awards. State Fullerton Wednesday. tempos. Their sound bears some resem- More than 60 students watched as the blance to the hard rock group Queens By James Gobee band put on a zealous performance on the of the Stone Age – an experimental rock Daily Titan Staff Writer concrete stage. sound with guitar effects and crashing [email protected] “The music, the energy, awesome voice, drums. awesome vibe. I love this band,” said Bet- The band credits some their influences Not even rain could stop the 9th annual Orange sy Cruz, a CSUF alumna and elementary to musical acts like Blonde Redhead, My County Music Awards March 6 at the Grove in Ana- teacher who at- Bloody Valentine heim. tended the show. and Siouxsie and 106.7 KROQ DJ Psycho Mike dressed to the nines as Normandie is Multimedia the Banshees. Many he hosted the evening. Psycho Mike started the evening based out of Los of the songs were admitting that he is not an OC native, though he does Angeles and have Watch Normandie play and hear driven by the drums get his hair cut here. been together for the band speak for yourself at: and vocal with gui- “I was honestly really flattered to be asked to host this years OC Music Awards because I know how important a little over a year dailytitan.com/beckernormandie tar and effects add- and a half. ing to the gloomy the OC music scene is to modern rock and everything,” The group is sound. Psycho Mike said. composed of lead The band also in- Dusty Rhodes and the River Band were the big win- singer Aimee Echo alongside guitarist Ja- corporated percussion instruments such as ners, taking home three awards for Best Country/Amer- mie Miller and drummer Chelsea Davis. the tambourine and the cowbell. icana, Best Rock and Best Live Band. Echo and Miller previously played in a “Art, rocky with eclectic splashes of After winning Best Rock, the band seemed stunned band known as The Start. Eventually, they other stuff,” Davis said. to beat out other bands like Thrice, who’s music is much photo by Christa connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor harder. Normandie singer Aimee Echo (left) and drummer Chelsea Davis (right) are two both left and teamed up with fellow band- members of the most recent band to play to CSUF students at the Becker Amphitheatre. mate Davis to create Normandie. See BECKER, Page 7 See MUSIC AWARDS, Page 6 2 March 11, 2010 IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL Mihaylo hosts Shell, Vitol suspend gasoline sales to Iran

IRAN – Oil major Royal Dutch Shell and oil-trading giant Vitol have business workshops suspended gasoline sales to Iran, as policy makers explore fresh options in an By JULIANA CAMPBELL sues on the table before the person gets effort to curb the country’s nuclear program. more involved with the company. photo By stephen mcglade/For The Daily Titan Daily Titan Staff Writer Royal Dutch Shell spokesman Rainer Winzenried told MarketWatch that [email protected] Hill Brothers Chemical and CEO the oil major is not exporting gasoline to Iran. He declined to say how Cal State Fullerton Students met with WASC members at an open forum Wednesday. President Ron Hill mentioned his much gasoline Shell has typically sold to Iran, or how long ago the company company has connections with sub- stopped selling gasoline to the country. From March 8-10, Mihaylo College stance abuse programs and he has BP, Reliance Industries and others have stopped selling fuel to Iran prior Students voice students and small business owners at- witnessed all sorts of addictions such to Shell’s move. tended workshops on campus to gain as pills, food, alcohol, work and even new perspective on how to finance and attention. run a company. The Mihaylo College “I really feel it dose not impact the concerns about of Business and Economics has a week- business all that much, but when the NATIONAL long event just for students once a year, company is small I can see the prob- sponsored by the Business Inter Club lem,” Hill said. Jobs going up in many states; jobless rates, too Council (BICC). The next day, The Finance Associa- CSUF accreditation “I commend the Business Inter Club tion hosted their own event sponsored WASHINGTON – Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia post- Council for putting on such elaborate by the BICC. The theme was, “Get ed net gains in employment in January, the Labor Department reported By ANDREA MENA is campus-wide planning. This means events,” said Eme- Your Finance On”

Wednesday, providing further evidence that the economy is slowly gaining For The Daily Titan that CSUF is looking for the processes line Yong, assistant from 1:00 p.m. to momentum. [email protected] dean of Student These are skills ... 4:00 p.m. that will help define CSUF’s future. Affairs. “Students Guest Speakers The state-by-state January employment report from the Bureau of Labor “We hope to get very honest feed- should go because that are not taught in “ from Northwest- Statistics (BLS) clarifies and deepens the national employment data released “ Students communicated their ex- back, especially in reference to the it is such a great the classroom. ern Mutual, The last week, which suggested that employers have stopped firing workers and periences at Cal State Fullerton to themes we defined,” Huizinga said. resume builder – Emeline Yong Waltos Group and are starting to hire. members of the Western Association Student learning and assesment and there are skills Assistant dean of Orange County’s In January, the BLS said, California led all states in employment growth of Schools and Colleges (WASC) at involved defining learning goals and you can learn that Student Affairs Credit Union came with 32,000 net new jobs. Illinois and New York state followed with respec- an open forum as part of the capac- outcomes, such as indications that stu- are not taught in to present students tive net gains of 26,000 and 25,500, and the state of Washington followed ity and preparatory review for the re- dents are learning, what they should the classroom.” with workshops so they can better fi- with 18,900. Eighteen states saw employment decrease, and one state saw accreditation of the campus at Steven be learning and how can that be better Tuesday night, small business own- nance the cost of going to school and no change. G. Mihaylo Hall March 10. assessed. ers and students met to talk about one maintaining a personal budget. of the most important things that af- “Without the people from North- A team of accreditation members “The engineering department is in fects a business – addiction. Business western Mutual, we could not of had from different schools hosted the fo- need of new equipment due to the ex- owners and students were educated by such a wonderful event,” said Execu- STATE rum. The focus was on three themes isting equipment being old and in need Kitty Dekakis and Carol Caesar on, tive Vice President John Kisling. defined by CSUF in 2007 when the of replacement,” said Lance Treadwell, “When There Is An Elephant In The Northwestern Mutual was adamant Norwalk boy, 7, calls 911 and saves his family accreditation process began: campus- 23, senior in mechanical engineering. Room And Dealing With All Sorts Of in making sure students understand wide planning, student learning and The final area of interest was student Addictions.” budgeting, financing and credit. NORWALK – Authorities were hailing a 7-year-old Norwalk boy as a assessment and student engagement engagement and success. CSUF wants “There is so many types of addic- The Dress For Success fashion show hero Tuesday after he hid in a bathroom and called 911 as three armed at- and success. to make sure that students outside of tion,” said Director of the Family Busi- featured clothing donated by Bloom- ness Council Mike Trueblood. ingdale’s. “It is important for us to tackers burst into his home and threatened his parents. “We are having open meetings with the regular curriculum also have co- students, faculty and staff,” said Dor- curricular experiences like student- “When I say addiction you do not know what we should wear and not During the harrowing emergency call, the child pleaded with Los Angeles picture the functioning,” Caesar said. wear to certain events,” Maltes said. County sheriff’s dispatchers to send help. ota Huizinga, associate vice president faculty collaboration and participation “Addiction is not a ethical or moral is- “They had real interesting- out “Can you come really fast? Please! Please! ... They have guns. They shoot for Graduate in clubs. sue, it’s a disease of the brain.” fits that we should wear in the office, my mom and dad,” the boy said, according to a copy of the 911 tape re- Programs and “I feel that the Caesar emphasized the importance meetings, interviews and even on the leased by authorities. Research and There is an WASC members of running a business with all the is- golf course.”

The incident began about 8:30 a.m. when the three suspects, armed with accreditation li- were attentive to aison officer for inconsistency with what we had to handguns, stormed through an unlocked door and said they were going to “ “ take what they wanted, the Sheriff’s Department said. WASC. “We the furlough days of say but hopeful- The boy hid in the bathroom with his 6-year-old sister and locked the want the whole the university... ly they will take door. campus to be – Carl Martinez what we said Titan Pride Center: “There’s some guy who’s going to kill my mom and dad,” he told the engaged in this Kinesiology major seriously,” said emergency dispatcher. “Can you come, please? process.” Kara Mayol, a “Bring cops ... a lot of them! ... And soldiers too,” the boy said. He told The WASC 22-year-old elec- the dispatcher that he thought his parents had been shot. members asked the group of students trical engineering major. “In spite of existence Unknown different questions such as, why they the location of the engineering build- decided to come to CSUF, how helping, people in the engineering depart- From Page 1 make an impression on all students. ful the student services were on cam- ment really care about CSUF.” Only one in 20 students asked knew For the Record pus, conditions of the student-faculty After their visit, WASC members what the TPC was and had visited the Those students that have visited the center. relationship and what students would will submit a report to the campus TPC have found attendants that have It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- “It wasn’t the best experience, and change if they could. Students were to share what they have learned, said helped them learn about events, orga- if it doesn’t affect me on a daily ba- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any concerned about furlough days, fewer Marc Levis-Fitzgerald, WASC mem- nizations and the Titan Reward Pro- incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction sis, then it’s not worth it,” said Mar- classes and budget cuts. ber and director of the UCLA center gram. Such program offers students cus (who preferred not to give his printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any “Furloughs and budget cuts are an for educational assessment. points for attending athletic games and last name), referring to the budget of other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will inconvenience because certain classes Students who were unable to attend later allowing them to redeem points $18,796, according to ASI Governing be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online are more difficult to enroll in,” said the open forum can submit their com- for prizes at the TPC. Board minutes, that was allotted to set version of the Daily Titan. Carl Martinez, a 35-year-old kinesiol- ments to [email protected], op- Melanie Woods, a freshman busi- up the TPC. Please contact Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias at 657-278-5815 or ogy major and Inter Club Council rep- erated by WASC members. ness major, is one of seven attendants Many of the students polled were at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report resentative for the Kinesiology Student The last CSUF accreditation took employed as part of the project. surprised to learn the approximate cost any errors. “This is my first job,” she said. “It’s of the center. Association. “There is an inconsistency place in 2000. Since then, the campus been beneficial, it’s made me a lot more TPC uses social media sites such as with the furlough days of the university has grown significantly. outgoing and has helped my self esteem Twitter and Facebook, as well as pass- and the faculty, so sometimes I come to “We are all very proud of our sig- because I’m very reserved.” ing out handbills in the Quad. “It’s on campus and certain things are closed.” nificant achievements over the past 10 The TPC may have had a personal its way. It’s been a fast year and a lot of Daily Titan One of the items of focus for CSUF years,” Huizinga said. impact on Woods, but the center didn’t our goals we’ve met,” Wiley said. Editorial Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias Managing Editor Jeremiah Magan News Editor Katelin Paiz News Editor Donald C. Stefanovich News Editor Laura Barron-Lopez Opinion Editor Skylar Smith Detour Editor Brittny Ulate Sound-Off Editor Meghan Alfano Features Editor April Ehrlich Sports Editor Simon Liang Asst. Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez Copy Editor Ashleigh Johnson Copy Editor Adrian Gaitan Copy Editor Danielle Flint Photo Editor Christa Connelly Photo Editor Nick Marley Design Editor Kristen Hulsey Design Editor Shiori Nakamura Design Editor Bianca De La Rosa Multimedia Editor Isa Ghani Multimedia Editor Anne Beck Online Editor Damon Lowney Editor at Large Christine Amarantus Adviser Jason Shepard

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California State Fullerton senior Leezel Ramos is one of eight students in America to win the Na- tional Association of Student Per- sonnel Administrators (NASPA) Undergraduate Fellows Program conference scholarship. The scholarship included a trip to the association's annual national conference in Chicago from March 6-10. NASPA was founded in 1951 and advocates student profession- als with as many as 11,000 members, 1,400 campuses and repre- senting 29 countries. The NASPA Undergraduate Fel- lows Program (NUFP) is designed to place undergraduates with a mentor so they can get work experience and learn more about pro- fessions in higher education. “NUFP provides excellent opportunities for students seeking interests in higher education careers,” said Lea Jarnagin, assistant to the vice president for student affairs. The 21-year-old speech communications major is from San Diego and currently works in the Dean of Students office as the director of the Student Leadership Photo By Angelo DeGuzman/For The Daily Titan Institute. Leezel Ramos, a 21-year-old speech communications major from San Diego, has been This is a free service on campus, awarded a prestigious scholarship. She is among eight student in America to receive it. and Ramos manages a team of eight students to ensure the pro- was a Titan ambassador, chairper- in student affairs was the joy and gram continues. son of Southern California Pili- understanding that eduction is Ramos began her dedication to pino American Student Alliance well rewarding, and helping others extracurricular ac- (SCPASA) and gives her a fulfillment of elation. tivities when she was vice presi- In 2008, she was the volunteer became an execu- dent of Leader- service coordinator for the Cen- tive board officer Leezel is a role ship for Alpha ter for Internships & Community for the Philip- “model to many Phi Omega Engagement. p i n e - A m e r i c a n National Ser- Currently she is an intern for Youth Organiza- Filipinos and is vice Fraternity, California State University Of- tion (PAYO) in a dedicated and all while being fice of the Chancellor and co-vice high school. a full-time stu- president of Service for Alpha Phi This opened up committed person. dent. Balancing Omega National Service Frater- many interests for a busy schedule nity. Ramos to become – Juanita Razo is what she is “Leezel is a role model to many involved in higher Associate dean for use to doing on Filipinos and is a dedicated and education careers Leadership and multiculural “ a daily basis. committed person,” Razo said. and organiza- Development Programs "Leezel is ex- Ramos’ experience has lead her tions. ceptional at be- win the NASPA/NUFP schol- “I coordinated ing involved," arship. While being a full-time events with high said Juanita student, she is an incredibly busy school youths in Razo, who woman. San Diego and works direct- "This scholarship is a great op- then became involved with univer- ly with her as the associate dean portunity and gives Leezel a broad sity outreach programs at UCSD for Leadership and Multicultural exposure to identify what career in and SDSU,” Ramos said. Development Programs. What higher education may be suitable In 2007, as a sophomore, she inspired her to become immersed for her," Razo said of Ramos. 4 March 11, 2010 Univision helps Hispanics Musical festival inspires By juanita vasquez Daily Titan Staff Writer go beyond our boundaries,” said Joey Supové, March 11, showcased [email protected] Growing up By Lauren Mccann Daily Titan News Editor Penna, 27, a liberal arts major. uses with theatrical and electron- Univision Communications Inc. [email protected] Madsen wanted to bring together ic elements. launched a three-year national edu- composers and musicians from differ- March 12 will feature the art- cational initiative to create a college- Hispanic Cal State Fullerton’s College ent spectrums into one event where ist Ursual Oppens. The festival PHONE:of the 202-383-6064 Arts is celebrating “The they could showcase their talent. will conclude Saturday with the bound culture Jan. 23. EMAIL: [email protected] 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 The campaign, Es El Momento Pianist in the 21st Century” this “They are not here just to perform, “granitically overpowering piano (The Moment is Now), is a multi- Most Hispanic youths – part of the © 2009week MCT during theInformation 9th Annual New Services. they are hereReprint to work with and mentorpermission stu- technician/composer” only. Frederic million dollar partnership with the The creditMusic Festival."MCT" The must week-long appear dents; with teach all uses them how of this to play graphic and Rzewski. image. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation largest minority group in the U.S. – event will include the works and compose. Our students get to interact Saturday, March 13, from 9 and the U.S. Department of Educa- are not immigrants, but many of performances of international, with artists at the top of their field,” a.m. to 6 p.m., the Composer- tion, as well as educators, civic and national and local composers and Madsen said. Performer Symposium will fea- community leaders from around their behaviors are commonly pianists. The 9th Annual New Music Festival ture the World Electro-acoustic the country. The campaign, aimed 1 colPamela x 5.5 Madsen, in / 47x140 associate began mm with / the160x475 CSUF Symphony pixels Or- Listening Room, along with at improving academic achievement associated with the immigrant professor of composition, music chestra and the Grammy Award-win- lecture and panel discussions in among K-12 Hispanic students, has experience. theory and music technology at ning pianist Gloria Cheng, March 7. the Recital Hall. 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Addi- cussion in my family about the edu- pregnancy“This festival mother is really good parentfor Grammy Award-winning Bill Cunliffe tics of today ... this music gives tion out to the community, especially tionally, only 20 percent of Hispanic cation officials and how we shouldn’t the artistic value for music stu- performed “American Classics,” March a sense of where people are in because Univision has the resources students graduate high school ready trust them 100 percent, because a dents. There are so many new, 10. terms of composing and per- needed to raise awareness and address to succeed in a four-year college. lot of people think they know what innovative collaborated ideas “The Exploding Piano,” a perfor- forming sentiments,” said John the educational crisis. Es El Momento focuses on culti- is best for us,” Salazar said. “But ulti- compiled from the last century. mance by one of America’s most ver- Pollard, 30, music composition The Spanish-language campaign vating a strong culture of college as- mately, parents should have a say on These artists are inspiring us to satile contemporary pianists, Kathleen major. was launched across all Univision piration and academic achievement what the outcome of the education of platforms – television, radio, online among U.S. Hispanic community. their children should be.” and mobile – as well as national and The campaign outreach not only tar- Es El Momento also wants to pre- local news outlets. Univision news gets Hispanic students but also their pare parents financially. They may anchor Jorge Ramos will be the cam- parents, caretakers and the greater not be aware that, regardless of their paign’s primary spokesperson. community. economic situation, there are options “I think it’s a beautiful thing that “It’s interesting that the Hispanic available to support their child’s high- Univision has started,” said Jose Tor- market is a hidden population,” said er education. res, a 22-year-old Cal State Fullerton Karia Salazar, 19, who studies com- In addition to partnerships with business major, “but I doubt they re- munications and Chicano(a) studies. local grassroots and community ef- ally have the heart for it.” “But it’s a very powerful market.” forts, the initiative has also included Torres said he thinks the education According to an Es El Momento an online and mobile Web site, Es- struggle is a trendy topic, especially in fact sheet, Hispanic parents in the elmomento.com. Hispanics will be the Latino community. U.S. are faced with two barriers, able to find educational tools and “I think it’s a political scheme be- which the campaign seeks to dis- resources through the site, which cause education is a sensation right pel. Because many parents lack the features a Q&A section, a glossary of now and it’s an easy way to up your knowledge, experience and tools nec- educational terms, an interactive mes- ratings,” Torres added. essary to help their children succeed sage board and general information Logo courtesy Pamela Madsen According to Es El Momento, academically, the campaign seeks to about scholarships and financial aid. The logo for the week-long event that showcases new innovative music from composers and performers all around the world. research shows that the high school bring awareness of the academic re- Mobile text alerts also provide visitors The event will end Sunday, March 13. graduation rate for hispanic students quirements needed for college. of the site with educational tips. 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Re-Buyable Bags Will 3-D televisions be succesful enough to be a common household item? hotcakes, but in the United States, its way into popular culture. by April Ehrlich “I, uh, forgot all the bags with your consumers are often reluctant to Imagine all the movies, sporting Daily Titan Features Editor giant-ass logo splashed across the front, pony up the cash for underdevel- events and even video games that [email protected] I’m sorry! I’ll bring them next time, I oped technology. could be played on this new TV. promise! In fact, throw some in my “‘In the states, a product might Wouldn’t action movies be that As if parents, professors and reli- cart, I’ll just buy some more.” sit on the shelves for eight months,’ much more intense when you can gion didn’t provide enough guilt in And that’s when you drive home and says Paul Jackson, Forester Re- see the exploding debris fly right by our stress-ridden student lives, we’ve stuff your new Albertson’s bags under search’s lead analyst for consumer- your face? Sports games will make even got commercials telling us about your sink and never use them again. product strategy. ‘But in Japan you feel like you’re at the game, or the “right” way to live. Although this It’s obvious that advertisers are seeing turnover is measured in weeks. The even playing it, which is a dream is nothing new – playing off consum- a trend in society: Most of us are suffer- demand is insatiable,’” Wired re- that a lot of people grow up with. ers’ guilt is the oldest trick in the book ing from slight eco-guilt. By Luke Cherney porter Cliff Kuang wrote. By Brian Zbysenski The all-new visual element will when it comes to advertising. Maybe we really are afraid the earth Daily Titan Staff Writer The last great innovation in Daily Titan Staff Writer make games like “Gears of War 2” Are you eating healthy? Buy our is going to melt under global warm- [email protected] television was making everything [email protected] and “Assassin’s Creed 2” more ex- new Yoplait Essence yogurt shot! Four ing, or maybe we don’t want our chil- into HD, which made sense after citing and realistic. A lot of people ounces of liquid and you won’t need to dren to die from asthma attacks due Remember those McCarthy- manufactures and studios worked Three-dimensional television like to play video games as a tem- eat for another eight hours! to air pollution – for whatever reason, era cardboard blue and red glass- together to provide ample content will revolutionize the entertain- porary escape from reality and 3-D Are you exercising? Buy our new enough people are wanting to consume es that were popular in the ’50s, for consumers and really didn’t re- ment industry. Just look at where technology will only add to that. Skecher’s Shape Ups: you’ll get those less, and advertisers are utilizing this to when Hollywood thought no one quire anything more than buying the television industry has gone One thing that is unattractive muscles working as you walk to your make them consume more. would watch movies anymore? a monitor. But expecting a family since its introduction. When TV is the cost. But if you really think car! Although the green movement is Movie executives utilized a of four to pay $600 for four pairs was first making its way into ci- about it, when is anything new not Are you saving the planet? Buy our arguably trendy, it keeps remerging number of gimmicks and aspect of goofy goggles sounds absolutely vilian homes, it was thought to going to be a little more expensive? new organic toilet paper, made from 10 in society for a reason. We realize that ratios to bring viewer’s butts back absurd. be a fad and that it was not going Also, when the novelty dies down, percent all-natural materials! we consume more than we need, that into theaters and away from the Did anyone remind Samsung to go anywhere. This is not how I you won’t even realize the price dif- Good causes are being masked by we buy and make food that nobody boob tube. that we’re in a recession? feel about the new 3-D trend. ference between the 3-D TV and consumerist gimmicks, and saving the will ever eat, then we create boxes and Now the gag has come full cir- Besides that, no one other than It’s been about 70 years since other conventional televisions. environment is simply another one of papers and trinkets that are essentially cle, as the geniuses at Korea-based James Cameron really knows how the TV made its debut and about The glasses are also seen as a big them. Ironically, we are being tricked useless and will be thrown away within Samsung thought that taking a to film in 3-D without employing 40 years since the color TV was distraction as they can sometimes into buying things we don’t need, which a matter of weeks. play from a long forgotten Hol- the usual bag of tricks: things being introduced to consumers. With cause eye strains, headaches, and goes against the very cause of saving the On top of that, we get berated by lywood handbook would boost thrown at the viewer or exploding technology moving the way it is, nausea. environment. reminders of unimaginable people in sales. But unlike the cardboard in their face. It is a farce to believe it’s about time something new But there is a light at the end For example, every major grocery third-world countries that can’t get a throwaway frames of yesterday, or that viewers are going to want to comes our way. And what better of the tunnel. Inside of this year’s store is crowded with racks full of as- drop of fresh water, let alone a dozen even the better plastic frames in dodge flying shit every time they way to do it than make certain Consumer Electronics Show con- sorted reusable bags. Buy these bags, “reusable” bags that, oddly enough, theaters now, the company is ex- turn on a TV after a hard day of shows and games more realistic. vention, which is the world’s larg- and you are saving earth! never get used. pecting the average consumer to work. How can anyone not be ex- est technology trade show, there But how? There’s nothing wrong with con- fork over $150 for a pair of nerd What would the Food Network cited for 3-D TV? It will just was one no-glasses 3-D TV on dis- I don’t know about you, but I haven’t sumers here, since we have our hearts in specs just to use their $2,000 to or sports do for that matter? Throw add another element to America’s play. The television set contained once seen a customer equipped with re- the right place – we want to be healthy $7,000 televisions. knives and footballs at the audi- pastime of escapism through tele- eight different lenses on the screen usable bags. and we want to be good people. Reviewers are saying that the ence or have messes explode at the vision. Samsung, Panasonic and itself. So the concept is there, but I hate to toot my own horn, I actu- Unfortunately, many of us don’t TVs will be great for gaming or viewer like some Nickelodeon ride Sony also think so; the three gi- still evolving. ally use these bags at Trader Joe’s, but know how, and being brainwashed by watching copies of “Avatar” or gone horribly wrong. ants in electronic appliances have Nothing stays the same these only because I want to increase my an advertiser’s ploy simply seems to be “Monsters Vs. Aliens,” but what Sure it’s cutting edge, but may- already revealed their interest in days as technology continues to chances of winning their raffle. the easiest way. about sports or just regular old be consumers should to hold their this new technology. improve. Those who wish to stick The point is, if you get in line at If only those victims of false advertis- shows? wallets and their horses before gal- Also, judging how well James with their traditional two-dimen- Albertson’s and whip out a handful of ing could wake up and realize that buy- The technophiles in the land livanting into the nearest Best Buy Cameron’s “Avatar” did in the sional televisions can do so, as most Ralph’s reusable bags, you’re only em- ing more is not the answer – it’s about of the rising sun are snatching until studio executives figure this three-dimensional form, it’s safe of these TVs can switch back and barrassing yourself. You’d likely feel a buying only what you need and using up the nearly $3,000 systems like one out. to say that this trend is making forth from 2-D to 3-D on the fly. sudden the urge to explain something: it. Bullock matures with the Oscars By Fred Bloom ABC: Samuel L. Jackson was not in Daily Titan Staff Writer “Precious”). [email protected] It is about awarding artists for their contributions to the industry It was something nobody had and, through those contributions, ever seen before. The rebel motor- their effect on the world. It is the cycle man from Long Beach, Jesse culmination of years of dedication James, wearing a suit and sitting at to a craft. the Academy Awards, was brought It is in that shining Oscar moment to tears. His eyes watered while his that brilliant stars, great actors, be- wife, Sandra Bullock, accepted the come humanized. At that moment, Oscar for Best Actress. they are not actors. They are happy, Sunday evening, she was on the they are overwhelmed and they are red carpet, configuring her hands in emotional. the shape of a “W” and throwing it Photo Courtesy MCT However, Bullock did not have up while cameras flashed. far to go to become humanized. She One night earlier, she made an While Mo’Nique won the award always keeps it real. She showed the appearance at the Barnsdall Gallery for the best supporting actress earlier elegance of a famous actress and the Theatre to accept her Golden Rasp- in the night, thanked the Academy sagacity of the people watching the berry award for worst actress for her for awarding her for her “perfor- Oscars at home. Asked in the press role in the movie “All About Steve.” mance and not the politics,” Bullock room how she wanted to celebrate “They’ll sit side by side in a nice avoided controversy. Her message, after accepting her award on stage, little shelf somewhere,” she said of while socially conscious, is some- Bullock responded like an average her Razzie and Oscar awards. “The thing that everyone should agree person. Razzie maybe on a different shelf; with. It was a perfect speech from a “I just want a burger,” she said. lower.” well-deserved Academy Award win- It could be considered in bad taste ner. to physically pick up a worst actor A moment like this is what the award and throw up signs at a ma- Academy Awards is all about. It jor awards show (except maybe at obviously is not about what movie the Source awards). However, San- made the most money (and James dra Bullock enjoyed her time in the Cameron’s bank account does not spotlight. care about the awards). It is not Throughout the weekend, she about advancing a race or gender, kept it real, which also meant she no matter how many random shots kept it classy. of African-Americans ABC wants Bullock began her movie career to work into the telecast every time with a role in “Hangmen” in 1987. “Precious” wins an award (memo to Countless movies and 22 years later, she earned her first Academy Award nomination and won for her performance as Leigh Ann Tuohy in “The Blind Side.” Her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards was typical Bull- ock. In it, she exemplified everything an Oscar winner should, showing respect, humility and even humor. She acknowledged each of the other nominees: “Carrie (Mulligan), your grace and your elegance and your beauty and your talent makes me sick,” she said. As is customary, she thanked the people who were integral in making the film and trusting her in the role. Then, she conveyed a message. “I would like to thank … the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from,” she said, referring to what “The Blind Side” meant to her. Bullock went on to deliver a more personal thank you to her own mother. 6 March 11, 2010 Music Awards: local artists acknowleged at the grove From Page 1 2010 OC Music Award Winners “They rock a little harder than us Best Album – Beggars, Thrice but they don’t have an accordion,” Best song – “El Capitan,” The Steelwells guitarist Edson Choi of Dusty Rho- Best New Artist – The Steelwells des and the River Band told the Best Rock – Dusty Rhodes and The River Band crowd. Best Country/Americana – Dusty Rhodes and The Steelwells took home a pair of the River Band awards for Best New Artist and Best Best Live Band – Dusty Rhodes and The River Song for “El Capitan”. Band Artist Billy Kernkamp took home Best Acoustic – Billy Kernkamp the award for Best Live Acoustic Best Folk – Yellow Red Sparks Showcase, in which he had to per- Best Punk – The Adolescents form in a contest at a previous date Best Indie – The New Limb to be named the winner. Best alternative – Stereofix “This is such a big deal,” Kernkamp Best Metal – Ateryu said. “It really really is. It means a lot Best Hip-Hop – Blok because I’ve been playing music for Best pop – Stacy Clark a long time and we do it because we Best Electronic – Electric Valentine love it. However, I’ve gotten past the Best blues – Roman Alexander and The Rob- idea that there is a big award that’s bery going to put you on the map. After Best Surf – The Growlers tonight its back to work.” Best Jazz – Translucent Ham Sandwich Band Kernkamp’s album is due to re- Best World – The Dirty Heads lease at the end of this month. Best Latin – Boogaloo Assassins The OC Music Awards honored People’s Choice Award – Duress music journalist and historian Jim By Mark Samala/For The Daily Titan Lifetime Achievement Award – Jim Washburn Washburn with a Lifetime Achieve- The band ‘Dusty Rhodes and the River Band’ arrive on the red carpet during the 2010 Orange County Music Awards at The Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, ment Award Calif. on Saturday, Mar. 06, 2010. The band picked up three awards during the evening. Thrice did not win for Best Rock, but happily accepted the award for music and get recognized for it,” The Dirty Heads were the winners all grew up here and were born in ance on, has been a huge hit on the mainstream music,” Psycho Mike Best Album for Beggars. Brothers Ri- said drummer Riley Breckenridge of the Best World Award. Guitarist Orange County so it just couldn’t radio. Martinez also joined the band said. “Because there is a built in ley, bassist, and drummer Ed Breck- of Thrice. “It’s a record were really and vocalist Duddy B told the crowd be more fitting,” said vocalist of the for a live performance of the song to- scene, with both the suburbs and enridge were stunned when they proud of and to have it recognized that he doesn’t think they even got Dirty Heads Jared Watson. wards the end of the evening. the beach cities with all the venues were announced as the winners. and receive this award is very grati- soccer trophies when they were Their song “Lay Me Down”, “Theres never going to be a short- around, it makes a perfect recipe for “We’ve never won anything be- fying and its something that were young. which new lead singer of Sublime age or an end to OC bands of all great music continuously coming fore and its amazing be to playing humbled by.” “It means a lot to us, I mean we Rome Martinez makes an appear- generes making a huge impact in out of the OC.” Band creates sound with visual image Underground Sounds By Meghan Alfano Daily Titan Sound-Off Editor [email protected]

Coachella Rumors and Hearsay For fans of: Le Loup, Yeasayer, Blonde Redhead By Skyler blair else? It’s being talked about like the sec- For The Daily Titan ond coming of Christ. Big hype for the A phantogram is a form of opti- [email protected] close of night three, but we will have cal illusion, created with a pair of to see for sure to find out exactly. I’m The Glitch Mob will be two-dimensional images that are more interested to see what Club 75 performing on night three of distorted in a way that makes them The hubbub behind Coachella is appear three dimensional – a fit- slowly dying down as the highly an- has to offer on night three. Comprised Coachella – the official kick-off of French DJs Cassius, Busy P, Mehdi to their Drink The Sea tour – ting name for the duo from Sara- ticipated festival arrives in less than toga Springs, N.Y. 37 days and most headlining bands and Justice; it’s one act I wouldn’t miss. and will be followed along by Justice slayed crowds in 2008 and gave fellow tour-mates Deru and Comprised of keyboardist Sarah confirm their slot. However, a few Barthel and guitarist Josh Carter, mysteries remain. Several artists have audiences a difficult conundrum of Free The Robots. It would be Phantogram is an interesting mix Photo Courtesy of tiny humans left it vague and have not publicly choosing to stay and see the end of awesome to see Free The Ro- Roger Waters’ mind-blowing perfor- bots playing Coachella, the of dreamy post-rock and electronic, disclosed for sure if they are attend- beat-driven sounds that are both mu- ing the festival, or merely “expressing mance or head to the dance tent. Club Santa Ana band under Chris name and released their first EP. pening,” Barthel added. 75 will definitely be a hit and it will be Alfaro will be releasing it’s sically and visually appealing for the In October 2009, the band signed Visual imagery seems to be a key interest” in playing, leaving the rest of audience. us biting our nails in anticipation. interesting to see if Justice plays from first album, “CTRL ALT DE- with Barsuk Records, after having element to both listening to the band their new release “Planisphere.” LETE” March 30 and it would Despite there being only the two of toured with bands like Minus the and watching their live performance. There are a few rumors I’ve heard, them, the use of synthesizers, samplers, some of which more realistic than No Beastie Boys this year, due to be a huge jump for Free The Bear, Ra Ra Riot, Yeasayer and playing At their performance at Bordello Bar health reasons. We got stuck with Robots to play for such a mas- guitar, tapes and records forms the il- SXSW festival in 2009. in Los Angeles March 4, the use of others, about those that might make a lusion of a multi-demensional sound, special appearance at this year’s vaunt- Jay-Z instead for night one, and if you sive audience. They don’t show They released their first album, various lighting techniques, especially ask me he is the one performer who up on the actual Coachella play- seemingly created by a much larger Eyelid Movies, in strobe lights, created a stunning live ed list of performers at the festival out group of people. in Indio. Some of truly sticks out list, nor do they have Coachella February, and are visual to go along with their electronic like a sore thumb on their MySpace calendar, but “The name fits currently on tour beats. the more ridiculous our sound pretty claims were that There are a few in the whole according to The Glitch Mob’s promoting their While constructing various visuals Coachella lineup. Web site, they will be playing well,” Barthel said. new record. for their audience seems to be some- The Rolling Stones rumors I have heard, “It’s just the two

would make a per- “ I’d head to the with them at every stop on Eyelid Movies thing that sets the band apart from some of which are parking lot early their tour minus a few excep- of us, but we try to is just that: eleven others, they do not strive to gain a spe-

formance by some make it sound like whacked out blog- more realistic than and rest up for tions – maybe this means they songs, each paired cific response to their melodies. day two. will collaborate at Coachella. a lot more.” with a visual meta- “A lot of people will come up to us ger; Soundgarden others, about those “ The folky, These are but a few of the ru- The band phor, which is and have questions about meaning,” was “thinking about that might make a formed in 2007 af- playing” – no; and electro-pop mored Coachella performances what the band in- Barthel said, “but we aren’t expecting a special appearance at band Here We this year. In the meantime, you ter Barthel returned tended. certain reaction in particular.” Billy Corgan of the home from college, Smashing Pumpkins this year’s festival. Go Magic is on will find me milling around “When we Phantogram is simply a band that tour with White Chatroulette until I happen originally under the wrote our album, enjoys making music with one anoth- only wishes people moniker Charlie still gave a hoot Rabbits and the to run into one of these bands Eyelid Movies is out now a lot of our ideas er, and strives to create a sound unlike New Pornographers. Pitchfork.com and get the opportunity to ask Everything. stemmed from vi- anything you have heard before. How- about his music enough to be includ- The two had on Barsuk Records. ed in Coachella. Here’s a couple more has reported that they will be play- them face to face. Alas, I sup- sual imagery and ever, unlike most bands today, they are ing Coachella, but there is no official pose that it doesn’t even really been friends since what we imagined able to do just that. Each song on Eye- realistic rumors of what could be go- high school when Carter asked Barthel ing down this year in Indio: release from Here We Go Magic on matter much to me because something would sound like. For ex- lid Movies is completely refreshing and their Web site that they will be there. of the prohibitively expensive to help him finish a song he had been ample, in ‘Running from the Cops,’ stimulating to the senses. First of all, it seems like everyone is writing. speaking of Thom Yorke and his band They are cool if you are into that kind ticket prices Goldenvoice has we wanted to recreate what it would “We want people to enjoy some- of music, but not particularly a band I come up with this year. Maybe After playing numerous live shows sound like if we were actually running thing fresh while finding something of four question marks. Does this and gaining a substantial live follow- mean solo or Radiohead – something would rave about. I’ll just jump the fence again. from the cops,” Carter said. they relate to,” Carter said. “We hope ing, the band signed under BBE re- “We loved the idea of listening to a that people are enjoying the record – cord label, where they changed their sound and picturing something hap- and that they turn it up and enjoy.” March 11, 2010 7 Rogue Wave – Permalight Becker: Normandie plays latest show From Page 1 By mec Valle “Stars and Stripes,” the fourth For The Daily Titan song on the album, keeps up with The band’s name originates from [email protected] theme of experimentation, taking a house located on Normandie Av- on a more Arcade Fire-like ap- enue where lead singer Echo lived For fans of: Matt Pond PA, The proach. with friends. Helio Sequence, Sea Wolf The most surprising track on the The musical trio performed vari- album is “Permalight.” In just this ous original songs and introduced Rogue Wave is back with an ex- one song so much diversity is dis- their new tune “Siamese.” Along citing new sound that will pleas- played. Singer Zach Rogue has an with that song, the band also played antly shock you. identical voice to the singer of Hel- intensity of being alone and how “Thrill of Victory,” “Bomber” and The band strays away from their lo Goodbye. Sound effects, which terrifying it is. It is the most heart- their spacey-sounding song “Future” known soft beat songs, such as sound like an ‘80s video game, are rending track on the album with and “White and Red.” “Eyes” and “Lake Michigan,” by heard throughout the track. That its lyrics of “don’t go, don’t go, “White and Red has a really differ- experimenting with an electronica is just the beginning. There are don’t go without me.” ent sound to it and no real course to sound. Rogue Wave’s makeover is parts throughout the song where One of the most touching songs it,” said 21-year-old Robert Gomez, risky but magical for those who there are similarities to the band is “I’ll Never Leave You.” The song an attendee at the performance. like energy and spice in their mu- The Smiths, breaking away from puts one in a place imagining a They also covered “Dayglo,” a sic. their usual soft harmonies. Sound loved one saying “I’ll never leave song written by ‘90s band Plexi as a “Good Morning” is where an bites of people celebrating top off you, I’ll never be like that” making tribute to one of their members who unusual sound from Rogue Wave this unique track. the song so real. was injured in a car accident. starts to be heard. It takes on the Although Rogue Wave’s sound Along with its new sound mixed The band is currently writing sweeter side of electronica, almost might have changed, their ability in with classic Rogue Wave lyrics songs for an album they plan to re- sounding like a purer version of to write a set of exceptional lyrics that move your imagination to a lease sometime in the near future. the band Moving Units. has not. Songs like “Sleepwalker” serious state, the album has the “I love this band and I’ve seen Another experimental yet inno- speak to the soul. The lyrics “can’t perfect combination of experi- them before live. They were coming cent sounding track is “Right Here walk and sleep for you” convey this mental tracks. Rogue Wave is not to Cal State Fullerton and it was free. Photo By Christa Conelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor With You.” The mood is playful unfulfillment of not being able to staying safe but branching out into I had to be here,” Gomez said. Normandie plays the most recent Becker Ampitheatre performance March 10. and reminiscent of the Fountains do everything. “Fear Itself” con- unknown territories – conquering of Wayne. tains blunt lyrics describing the them as well. Brenden Kelly and Joe McMahon Editors’ Playlist – Wasted Potential Split EP

By Matthew Baldwin Kelly, The Lawrence Arms co- For The Daily Titan vocalist and front man of the punk Favorite fake band [email protected] rock super group, The Falcon, kicks off the disc. His side includes six For fans of: Joey Cape, Kevin stripped-down Lawrence Arms Jeremiah Magan – Managing Editor Seconds, Frank Turner tracks, as well as an acoustic cover of Dethklok from Metalocalypse Jawbreaker’s “Kiss the Bottle.” It seems that many of the Fat McMahon’s side consists of five McMahon gained quite a bit of Isa Ghani – Multimedia Editor Wreck Chords/Epitaph punk-rock Smoke or Fire tracks, including “Fil- notoriety with his solo performances Geronimo Jackson from Lost scene are turning down the distor- ter” and “Little Bohemia,” as well at punk rock festival The Fest and tion and unplugging their guitars. as a track from when Smoke or Fire Harvest of Hope. One listen to his Danielle Flint – Copy Editor Some, like Chuck Ragan, Tony Sly were known as Jericho RVA, “Beauty half of the album shows the notori- Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem from the Muppets and Joey Cape have abandoned their Fades.” It ends with a cover of Johnny ety is well deserved. punk-rock roots for careers singer/ Cash’s “Let the Train Blow the Whis- Whereas Kelly’s tracks sound April Ehrlich – Features Editor songwriters. Others, like Tom Gabel tle,” which was also included on All campfire friendly, McMahon’s tracks and Greg Graffin, merely moonlight Aboard: A Tribute to Johnny Cash. are at times unrecognizable as acous- Flypaper from The Princess Diaries as singer/songwriters as side projects Both Kelly and McMahon turn tic Smoke or Fire songs. for their bands. in stellar performances on Wasted “Beauty Fades” is almost unrec- Skylar Smith – Opinion Editor Brenden Kelly of the Lawrence Potential. While nothing ground ognizable, and sounds even better Gorillaz Arms and Joe McMahon of Smoke breaking, after all, this is really noth- stripped down then the original. The or Fire fall into the latter category ing more than stripped-down punk same goes for “Filter.” Meghan Alfano – Sound-Off Editor with the release of Wasted Potential. rock songs, both front men churn So neither Kelly or McMahon will The Wonders from That Thing You Do! Wasted Potential features seven out sugary sweet track after sugary be quitting their day job any time songs each by Kelly and McMahon. sweet track. soon, but if they ever decided to (es- It is being released on vinyl by An- But as good as Kelly’s side is, it’s pecially in the case of McMahon), chorless Records and on CD by Red McMahon’s side of the split that’s they certainly wouldn’t embarrass Scare Industries March 16. worth talking about. themselves or disappoint their fans. 8 March 11, 2010 Mavericks with the upper hand and deeper roster

By Cort Tafoya If you don’t believe me, rewatch He’s a rookie combo guard you’ve Daily Titan Staff Writer the ‘06 NBA finals. He was argu- never heard of and he just turned [email protected] ably the most fearless player on the 22. court. ESPN senior NBA writer Marc Countless sports writers make But not even all this is what should Stein said he’s a cross between Tony countless predictions, yet they’re give Lakers fans the most anxiety. Parker and Allen Iverson. rarely held accountable. The most important truth is that The Mavs have had him stashed So on the off chance I’m wrong right now Nowitzki is more danger- away on the bench all season. and the Dallas Mavericks don’t mop ous than Bryant. Until now. the floor with Kobe and company in It’s not just that Nowitzki has rat- He broke out scoring 24 points, late May, I’ll still stand by my word. tled off 30 or more points in four of dishing out 5 assists and grabbing The case that the Mavs are the his last seven games, it’s that Bryant’s 5 rebounds in his first career start superior ball club is so overwhelm- shooting percentage has become against Chicago March 6. ing the stuttering lawyer from “My completely erratic. The previous game he had 22 Cousin Vinny” could make it. Whether it was the 3-of-17 against points in 24 minutes. As of Monday night, the Mavs Denver in late February, the 2-12 No one knows for sure just how had rolled off twelve consecutive against Charlotte a few weeks earlier, lethal Beaubois can be, but when the wins (while the Lakers had quietly or the 4-of-19 against Orlando in Lakers point guards are an over-the- dropped three straight). mid-January, Bryant is no longer a hill Derek Fisher and a regressing The Mavs’ ridiculous hot streak is sure thing every time he steps onto Jordan Farmar – neither of whom a product of their rapid accumula- the court. And that shouldn’t come have had any success guarding light- tion of talent, made possible by none as a surprise given all his injuries. ening-quick guards. other than multi-billionaire referee- Unless he becomes 100 percent Beaubois simply creates a mis- hating, owner Mark Cuban. healthy – which means resting his match the Lakers cannot and will Beginning last offseason, the knee, ankle and pinky – the best not overcome. Mavs signed a versatile front-court player on the court in a Mavs-Lakers While everyone is concerned player and former all-star in Shawn Photo courtesy mct head-to-head matchup will be play- about how to guard Nowitzki, slow Marion, taking tons of defensive Los Angeles Lakers’ Lamar Odom fouls Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki on his way to the basket in a game Jan. 3. ing for Dallas. down Kidd and keep up with Butler pressure off their star, Dirk Nowit- Even despite all of this, I was still and Marion, Beaubois is going to be zki, while simultaneously loading up gave up was an overrated reckless defensive centers in the entire NBA. he’s going on 37, posted a triple- slightly uncertain about whether or a serious X-factor. the wing for hall of fame point guard pot-smoking, drinker in Josh How- Of course, none of these moves double of staggering proportions 19 not Dallas could really beat the Lak- Should I count my chickens be- Jason Kidd. ard. would matter if the Mavs weren’t al- points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds in ers. fore they hatch? Maybe not. After Over the February trade deadline, Name one other NBA ball club ready legit in the first place. a win against the Atlanta Hawks on After all, LA has a frontcourt all, the Lakers have beaten teams Cuban preyed on the cash-strapped that picked up two all-stars in the They’ve got a former coach of the Feb. 26. filled with All-Star talent, and they’re more talented than them before – owners of the Washington Wizards, past eight months. You can’t. And year who does nothing but make his Shooting guard Jason Terry has coached by a Zen master. the 2002 Sacramento Kings. acquiring another former all-star in if you sleep on Brendan Haywood’s team winners, whether it’s in De- become as clutch as the Mamba and But then all my fears were put But unfortunately for the Lakers Caron Butler as well as center Bren- impact defensively, you won’t wake troit, Indiana or Dallas. has the wits to match shots with him to rest when Dallas put Rodrigue and their fans, the NBA does not dan Haywood. It was a lopsided deal up. The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Kidd brings leadership and inten- if it comes down to it in the play- Beaubois onto the court. allow the referees to rig games anywhere the primary asset the Mavs Howard called him one of the best sity every night and despite the fact offs. Who? more. Titan hockey regroups and prepares to work hard during offseason

By Brian Zbysenski and will include new destinations to The Titans acquired 14 new play- The team is always looking for Daily Titan Staff Writer Washington and San Jose. ers during the 2009-2010 season support, on and off the ice. [email protected] “This season is helping us set up and doing so helped them elevate Especially when it comes to rais- for next season,” said sophomore their play and compete in the higher ing funds to pay for league fees. The Cal State Fullerton Titan Ice center Dalton Braniff, a 20-year-old level Div. II league. This past season, the club offered Hockey club wrapped up their sea- advertising major. Fortunately, many of the new many different ways to support the son a few weeks ago, but the team is Since player skaters were fresh- team with a booster club offering a already looking forward to another chemistry is essen- men who will most free T-shirt with any donation. hard working and exciting year. tial in team sports, The Titan Hockey likely contribute a For every $100 donated, a season

After finishing their first full sea- he also mentioned club encourages those few more years to ticket was given for all Titan home son with an 11-16 record, the Ti- that the team is the team. games. “ “ tans are optimistic about what is to bonding more and who have a passion for Regardless, next Titan home jerseys were also for come. getting used to the sport and want to season is not going sale upon order. The team is only getting better as playing as a team. come out and help the to be easy. Any funds earned will support time progresses and gaining confi- During the off- “We have a lot player equipment, training and trav- dence every time they step onto the season, the team Titan cause ... of work to do,” el expenses. ice. will continue said junior forward As each season is another step to This past season, the Titans faced conditioning and Chad Pelliccioni, a building their success. tougher competitors than the prior weight training in order to stay in 24-year-old advertising major, “But The Titan Ice Hockey club - en exhibition season, from local teams shape and to build relationships we’re definitely going to be a lot courages those who have a passion such as Long Beach State, San Diego among teammates. stronger next season.” Photo By Brian Evans/For the Daily Titan for the sport and want to come out State and USC to non-local oppo- But as new players may find This is true for both the team and Senior forward Chris Houlihan protects the puck as he makes a move for the goal. The and help the Titan cause as an ath- nents such as the University of Utah, themselves on the roster this com- the players themselves. Cal State Fullerton Titan Ice Hockey club looks to improve speed, agility and teamwork. lete or supporter. Northern Arizona University and ing season, more bonds will have to With spring tryouts just around The spring tryouts for the 2010- the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. be made to ensure that team unity the corner, this is an opportunity sent their university. jor. 2011 season will take place Tuesday, According to a Titan Ice Hockey maintains its status quo. for not only the current players, but “We will be better prepared next With more practice and bringing March 23, at 7:30 p.m. at KHS Ice newsletter, the upcoming schedule It may sound like taking a step all other CSUF student prospects to season,” said senior forward Blake in more talent during the off-season, Arena. The season will begin in Sep- for next season is in its final stages back, but it could be for the better. prove themselves on the ice to repre- Dorman, a 25-year-old history ma- this sounds like a likely scenario. tember. March 11, 2010 9

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 10 March 11, 2010 Titans stomp opponents in first round Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball

By Nicholas Fortes By Simon Liang Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Sports Editor [email protected] [email protected]

The Cal State Fullerton women’s After a dismal finish to end the basketball team came into the first regular season, the Cal State Fuller- round of the Big West Tournament ton men’s basketball team regrouped and dominated the Anteaters of UC to defeat Cal State Northridge 84- Irvine in an 89-76 victory Wednes- 76 in the first round of the Big West day, allowing the Titans to enter the Tournament. quarterfinal round against UC Riv- “I think we feel fortunate to win erside this afternoon. and I thought we played very well Junior guard Lindsey Grove’s 26 tonight,” Titan Head Coach Bob and 2-3 from three-point land led Burton said. the Titans in scoring as CSUF went In a battle of teams that thrive on 32-38 from the free throw line to transition basketball, CSUF locked beat UCI for the second time in two down on the defensive end. years. CSUN could not overcome the “We were all really fired up when Titans’ swarming pressure, which we came out; we’re notorious for led to 24 points off turnovers. playing well in the tournament, “The defense all night was- ter that’s what people know about us. rific,” Burton said. We take it to another level and we The No. 5 Titans held the No. 8 wanted to keep that going,” Grove Matadors to just 39.1 percent shoot- said. ing. UCI’s leading scorer, sophomore “Tonight we were all on one keel,” forward Mikah Maly-Karros, led Burton said. all scorers with 41 points on 17-31 Redshirt junior forward shooting and was one of two Anteat- Jer’Vaughn Johnson dominated the ers in double figures. interior – 20 points and 12 rebounds “(Maly-Karros) is a good player, – with his fifth double-double of the she was on my high school team. season in large part because CSUN’s She made shots but I think we did a leading rebounder, junior forward good job shutting down their other Lenny Daniel sat out because of aca- players. I mean, she had 41 points demic reasons. but they didn’t win so we had good “I take the same approach to every defense on their other players,” Freshman forward Mya Olivier drives around sophomore forward Mikah Maly-Karros. game,” Johnson said. “Him (Daniel) sophomore guard Megan Richard- not playing really helped us out.” son said. the Titans refused to be stopped, and had their largest lead, 16, with Junior guard Devon Peltier made Photos By Chad Uemera/For the Daily Titan CSUF (15-16, 9-8) did what they earning a 14-point lead with 2:24 13:12 remaining in the game. five three-pointers on his way to 19 Senior forward Ray Miller blocks Matador senior forward Willie Galick’s layup attempt promised, grabbing 50 rebounds to remaining in the first half. UCI brought the game to within points. in the second half of the Big West Tournament at the Anaheim Convention Center. UCI’s 36, and scoring 20 second- All but one Titan was able to get seven with 3:43 left in the game, but “He hit some major shots tonight chance points. on the board as they took an early the Titans were relentless and built which were important,” Burton said. After an Anderson layup with fired our team up.” “We had to defend, which we lead over the Anteaters and got into their lead back up to win by 13. A “V.I. coming in and really made the 6:50 left in the game, the layup put CSUN did not let the momen- we’re average at. We had to handle the bonus early and capitalized on tremendous team effort. difference.” the Titans up 26-25 and they did tum shift and cut CSUF’s lead to the pressure, which we were good at, reaching the bonus within the first “I had confidence in our team and The Matador zone defense put not relinquish the lead for the rest 57-52 with 8:58 to go. but could be better, and we had to nine minutes. The Titans were able we’re getting better at weathering the Peltier in a groove offensively. of the half. However, the Titans shook out of control the boards and we did that,” to control the UCI offense. runs because everybody’s going to “My eyes do light up when I see a With three seconds left, sopho- their funk and went on a 10-0 run. Titan Head Coach Marcia Foster CSUF led 45-35 at the half, have a run,” Foster said. zone,” said Peltier. “They were face- more guard Jacques Streeter’s layup Senior forward Aaron Thompson’s said. shooting 44.8 percent from the field The Titans return play at noon guarding me most of the night. I just gave the Titans their largest lead of three-pointer gave CSUF their larg- The Titan bench also came to to UCI’s 35, and dominated the at the Anaheim Convention Center try to find gaps in the zone or get the half at 12. est lead of the game at 70-55. play, scoring 18 points to UCI’s 4, boards 30-15, something that Foster against No. 3 seed UC Riverside. open in the corner and they pop it The Titans finished the half on a The Matadors still hung in there after UCI relied heavily on their star said would be crucial to their success “Riverside’s a different team, we out to me.” 21-8 run and led 45-33 at halftime. and cut the lead down to 10. Maly-Karros. in the tournament. need to run the floor, we need to at- In the early going, both teams In the final 4:53 of the first pe- Johnson scored five unanswered UCI (9-21, 6-11) led one time in The second half saw more of the tack, we know we can beat them,” stuck to their strengths, pushing the riod, the Titans did not allow CSUN points before fouling out with 2:25 the game less than a minute in and same as the Titans continued to roll Foster said. pace and not allowing the defense to to make a field goal. left in regulation. set up. The game started with CSUN At the start of the second half, the For the remainder of the contest, jumping out to an early 9-4 lead. game was seesawing back and forth the Titans knocked down free throws Peltier’s three-pointer tied the with CSUF’s double-digit lead still to preserve the lead and prevent any game at 15-15. intact. Matador comeback. The Matadors retaliated with a With 11:24 to go and the Mata- In the second round, the Titans 6-0 run before Peltier ended it with dors threatening, the Titans made will face off against UC Davis – the another shot from beyond the arc. a couple of key defensive plays that Aggies swept the season series – at CSUN’s hopes were diminished led to a fast break where Anderson 8:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Conven- when Matador senior forward Wil- jumped over CSUN’s redshirt soph- tion Center. lie Galick committed two fouls with omore guard Vinnie McGhee for a “We feel good about this game, 10:55 to go. thunderous dunk that had the crowd we’re really excited to play them,” “I thought the turning point of buzzing. Burton said. “I like the fact that we the game was when Galick got two “Guys always say dunks are only played tonight, I think that helps fouls because we couldn’t guard him two points are really out of it be- you play the game here in this en- and he was causing a lot of prob- cause that’s a touchdown,” Burton vironment.” lems,” Burton said. said. “We all love that and it really Galaxy wins One-nil Major league soccer’s LA Galaxy win international exhibition

By Sammie Dabbs For the Daily Titan [email protected]

The LA Galaxy earned another preseason victory with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica’s Puntarenas FC Wednesday night at Titan Sta- dium – keeping a record of 4-0-1 in preseason play. The Galaxy prevailed when midfielder Chris Birchall scored on the last shot of the game. Birchall, who was assisted by photo By camille Tarazon/Daily Titan Staff Writer midfielder Michael Stephens, LA Galaxy forward Necko Eskandarian tries to corral the ball against a Puntarena made the only mark on the board FC defender at Titan Stadium in the Galaxy’s 1-0 win Wednesday night. from 20 yards out. “I think the first half we domi- Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan cheering for their favorite MLS nated, and the second half they Ricketts, who got action in the team. brought on a strong team,” Bir- goal as the game continued, had Most Galaxy jerseys in the audi- chall said. two saves. ence sported a number 23 for the The entire first half was score- LA Galaxy Head Coach Bruce absent David Beckham, who is on less, with the Galaxy clearly dom- Arena said that Ricketts came up loan to AC Milan’s Serie A Club. inating the game with 10 shots big for them late in the game. Arena said that the team is pro- and five corner kicks. It was a pleasant homecoming gressing while they continue to The closest attempt to score in for back up goalkeeper Josh Saun- prepare for the MLS opener. the first half was made by forward ders, who played for the Titans for “We had some chances obvi- Tristan Bowen in the 17 minute, two years before moving on to play ously, this time of year your timing though the shot ended up hitting for University of California. is not what it needs to be in the last off the goal post. Although Ricketts tended the third of the field,” he added. Before the half, Puntarenas FC goal the entire game, Saunders said The Galaxy will return home to had no corner kicks as well as a that he enjoyed his time back in Ti- the Home Depot Center for their zero scoring chances. tan Stadium. home opener March 27. Puntarenas FC quickly “Seeing a lot of familiar faces, Arena was pleased with the Or- changed the momentum in the being on campus, seeing the build- ange County fan base at Cal State second half when a shot was put ings, and being back here on the Fullerton. in the goal by Ricardo Garcia field, it brought me back a little “I think I can speak on behalf of in the 52 minute. However, the bit,” Saunders said. the Galaxy that we’d love to come shot was not allowed because of Galaxy supporters came decked back and do this again,” Arena an off-sides call. in blue and gold, chanting and said.