OPINION: The exploitation of children at SPORTS PAGE 12 the hands of TV producers, page 9 Ground crew works NEWS: Group presented a campus event to behind the scenes celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, page 3

Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 25 Thursday October 11, 2007 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND Fullerton police Playing in Tuffy’s virtual world search for robber The Fullerton Police Depart- ment is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a string of armed robberies of convenience stores and gas stations. Two of the robberies – a 7- Eleven and an AM/PM – oc- curred in Fullerton. The suspect is described as Caucasian, 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 8 inches, with black hair and about 150 to 180 pounds. Anyone with information about the suspect should call Det. Rob Long at (714)738-3396 Driving good in the neighborhood BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) – A hungry 6-year-old grabbed his grandmother’s car keys, posi- tioned his child seat behind the steering wheel and tried to drive himself to an Applebee’s restau- rant. He didn’t get far. Unable to take the car out of reverse, the boy backed up 75 feet from her house into a transformer Tuesday, knocking out electricity and phone service to dozens of townhouses in this suburb north of Denver. No one was injured and the boy, whose name was not re- leased, got out of his car and told his grandmother what happened. “He went backward about 47 feet, hit the curb, then went backward another 29 feet,” said Sgt. Colleen O’Connell of the Broomfield Police Department. No charges will be filed. Courtesy of the Video game design club The new Titan Races video game, which is set to be released Oct. 15, features Tuffy the Titan in a race around the Titan Student Union and other campus areas. I feel like I’m still

“part of the game. Even CSUF’s video game club works through kinks in video game starring Titans’ mascot the coaches say that we By Jade Lehar students to enjoy. had on campus,” said Mehmet Ak- The first level should be ready Cart-type game,” said Rusty Scriv- “ Daily Titan Staff Writer The club was just recently formed kurt, computer science major and soon, which takes place in the ens, a computer science major and are part of the team. [email protected] this semester, said Grant Paulis, lead programmer of the game. TSU, said Paulis. After that, the the other lead programmer of the a designer on the project, and its Even though members of the club hopes to expand and have game. Mark Panozzo, – For Cal State Fullerton’s 50th members wanted to contribute club say they are extremely busy other levels include other places on Players ride in different cars Lead grounds worker anniversary, the Cal State Fullerton something special to the university. with other classes, they are push- campus for Tuffy and opponents to around the TSU and every car rep See Sports, page 12 Video Game Club decided to de- “We got the ideas from the engi- ing to get the game out in the next race around. sign a game for current and future neered robot elephants that they’ve month for students to play. “We compare it to a Mario See TUFFY, Page 5 YOUTUBE: MADTV- STUART BLOOPERS Students await governor’s decision Virginia Tech security Two bills aim to make summary of changes in new editions textbooks and 40 percent for used in the new text and to provide faculty textbooks. textbooks cheaper for with a list of wholesale prices and edi- Taking into consideration store ex- alerts may be faulty those in California tion changes upon request. penses, the report said a college store It would also require campus book- can expect to make about 4 cents for A trial run has 711 area and caused the campus to shut By CHRISTIN DAVIS stores to list retail-pricing policies and every dollar’s worth of new textbooks people reporting they down. Daily Titan Staff Writer contains a section to prohibit profes- sold – products that the professor, not During the April shootings, the [email protected] sors from receiving anything of value the store, select. never received a message university relied mainly on e-mails, for adopting certain course materials. Mike Dickerson, Titan Shops text- campus warning sirens and a mes- Michael McDonald, MadTV’s Cal State Fullerton students could Changes would not take effect until book adoptions manager, said the Associated Press sage on Tech’s Web site to alert stu- most prized possession, is crack- see a drop in textbook prices if Gov. 2010. bookstore supports the Affordability dents to the danger. ing everybody up – co-workers Arnold Schwarzenegger signs either ASI Chief Governmental Officer Act because it will address some of the Hundreds of people reported they The expanded service gives - sub included. McDonald’s popular of the two textbook bills currently on Anthony Martinez said that while the factors in high costs. did not receive a message sent out scribers the option of receiving their man-child character, Stuart, is his desk. high cost of textbooks is a huge issue “SB832 builds upon existing leg- during a trial run of Virginia Tech’s alerts by up to three delivery meth- seen here admantly protesting Schwarzenegger has until Oct. 12 on campus, neither of the proposed islation to add useful transparency expanded emergency alert system on ods, and each subscriber designates a that he is not hyper. He then to decide whether to sign one, both or bills will affect book prices. at the point of actual sale – when the Wednesday, though it was not clear primary delivery method, such as a proceeds to continually kick his neither of the bills into law. “It’s basically all bark and no bite,” publisher offers the product to the whether all were signed up for the text message. legs in front of his mother, mak- Last week, the California legislature Martinez said. “The publishers will be teacher,” Dickerson said. “While it service, a university spokesman said. An analysis by a California pro- ing noises with his hands behind passed two separate textbook pricing required to disclose information but will help bookstores keep costs down, The “VT Alerts” system sent text vider of mass notification systems, his knees. Mo Collins, who plays bills recognizing the lofty and ever-in- that does not lower costs. In theory, AB1548 merely clutters the process messages, voice mails, e-mails and 3n (National Notification Network), Stuart’s woeful mom, cannot hold creasing cost of college textbooks. SB832 is a good idea but we have to and requires publishers to do things online instant messages to the more showed it took 18 minutes to send her composure for long and even- The bills, both written by Demo- remember too the additional require- that are already in their own best in- than 18,000 people — about 60 the test messages to all subscribers tually bursts into laughter. Stuart crats, seek to “get more advance in- ments will cost publishers additional terest.” percent of the university community via their primary point of contact, later shouts downstairs about her formation to college professors about money. That money will be made up According to the California Stu- — who signed up. and 31 minutes to send out alerts via Vagisil – in front of another man. the pricing of books and whether ad- via the sale of textbooks, which means dent Public Interest Research Group, The Blacksburg school followed all the contact methods, company Duration: 6:50 ditional material in new editions is students will pay for it.” which has largely supported the Af- up with a campus-wide e-mail sur- spokesman Marc Ladin said. substantial enough to merit ordering Fullerton Assemblyman Michael fordability Act, students in California vey seeking feedback within hours of There may have been external is- them,” according to the Los Angeles Duvall voted against both textbook spend an average of $900 per year on the test run and 711 people reported sues that delayed or prevented peo- WEATHER Times. bills. Nicholas Romero, senior field textbooks – nearly 20 percent of tu- that they never received an alert, ple from receiving the alerts, such as representative for Duvall’s office and ition at a four-year public institution. The College Textbook Afford- university spokesman Mark Owc- phone carrier delays delivering text a CSUF political science graduate “College textbooks, along with TODAY TOMorrow ability Act (SB832), written by State zarski said. messages, instant message systems student said that, “requiring publish- tuition, room and board, are an ex- Senator Ellen Corbett (D-San Lean- “It can be that they never signed that aren’t configured to accept mes- dro), would require book publishers ers to do back flips will only increase pensive necessity for student success,” up for it, or they signed up and they sages from the university and cell to provide faculty with an online list prices and may decrease supply.” Dickerson said. “Whether they’re too dropped out, or U.S. Cellular was phone reception problems, Owczar- of book prices in each subject area; “Other measures could provide expensive or not is a matter of relativ- High: 76 High: 71 having hiccups,” he said. “It could an estimated length the publisher in- benefit to students, such as a sales tax ity, choice, and the value to the stu- ski said. Low: 56 Low: 58 tends to keep the text on the market; exemption for textbooks or a state tax dent – how much is it worth to get mean a whole bunch of things.” Virginia Tech and 3n will review The school already had been look- data from the test and the survey, Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy and a list of changes the newest edi- credit on education comparable to an A?” tions contain. the one at the federal level,” Romero Martinez said ASI has made text- ing into expanding its alert system Owczarski said. If there are prob- Changes would take effect imme- said. “And perhaps we shouldn’t only book pricing at CSUF a No. 1 pri- when student Seung-Hui Cho killed lems within the system, adjustments CONTACT US diately if the bill passes. target the publishers.” ority this year and is working with 32 people and then himself on April will be made, he said. Main line: (714) 278-3373 The College Textbook Transparen- A 2005 study by the National As- faculty and department deans to de- 16. “I would say that we’re still learn- News desk: (714) 278-4415 cy Act (AB1548), written by Assem- sociation of College Stores reported velop solutions that will lower costs. Plans began last fall, after an es- ing,” he said. “But it may just be that Advertising: (714) 278-4411 blyman Jose Solorio (D-Santa Ana), the average gross margin for college ASI is advocating the textbook rental caped prisoner accused of killing there is no such thing as a system E-mail: [email protected] would require publishers to print a book retailers is 22.5 percent on new See TEXTBOOKS, Page 2 a hospital guard fled to the Tech that is perfect.” 2 Page Two October 11, 2007 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Looking for the great pumpkin Darfur violence increases, U.N. pulls aid workers out Security

JUBA, Sudan (AP) – The only international aid group in a Darfur town where rebels reported that dozens of people were killed in a government at- forces in tack said Wednesday it has pulled out for security reasons. Doctors Without Borders said it could not confirm the deaths but counted at least 39 seriously wounded people – mostly civilians – in the South Darfur town of Muhajeria Iraq in hot before it had to evacuate. A U.N. observer in Darfur said Mahalya Arab tribesmen led the attack Monday, but could not say whether they had been sent by the government. The Sudanese army denied involvement, describing the clashes as intertribal battles. Rebels said Sudan’s army and allied Arab water militias pulled ethnic African tribal leaders out of a mosque and executed them before burning down half the town. Sudan’s government has long been Associated Press accused of using Arab militias known as the janjaweed in its fight against Darfur’s ethnic African rebels. The State Department may phase out or limit the use of private securi- ty guards in Iraq, which could mean canceling Blackwater USA’s contract NATIONAL NEWS or awarding it to another company in line with an Iraqi government de- 14-year-old injures five, kills himself in shooting spree mand, The Associated Press has learned. CLEVELAND (AP) – A gunman opened fire in a downtown high school Such steps would be difficult Wednesday before killing himself, and five people were taken to a hospital, given U.S. reliance on Blackwater authorities said. After the shooting, shaken teens called their parents on cell and other contractors, but they are phones, most to reassure but in at least one case with terrifying news: “Mom, among options being studied during I got shot.” Mayor Frank Jackson said three teens and two adults were hurt. a comprehensive review of security He said the children were in “stable, good condition,” and the adults were in in Iraq, two senior officials said. “a little elevated condition.” Police said SuccessTech Academy had been se- The review was ordered after a cured and that the lone suspect had fatally shot himself. Students said he was Sept. 16 incident in which Blackwa- enrolled at the alternative school but did not attend class Wednesday. The ter guards protecting a U.S. Embassy mayor said two boys, ages 14 and 17, were hurt, as were two men, ages 42 convoy in Baghdad are accused of and 57, and a 14-year-old girl he said fell and hurt her knee while running killing 17 Iraqi civilians. The shoot- out of the school. The 57-year-old is a teacher and was in good condition, ing has enraged the Iraqi govern- said Eileen Korey, a spokeswoman for Metro Health Medical Center. She ment. said the older teenage student was in stable condition, and that conditions on the other patients were not being released. The shooting occurred across the street from the FBI office in downtown Cleveland, and students were TEXTBOOKS: TRYING being sent to the FBI site. TO REGULATE COSTS STATE NEWS (From Page 1) program and “encouraging and ask- Judge blocks gcrackdown on employers of illegals ing faculty members to get on board and commit to use one textbook for two years.” SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal judge on Wednesday granted a re- To help remedy soaring textbook quest by labor and civil liberties organizations to temporarily block the U.S. prices, Titan Shops offers students al- government from proceeding with a plan to crack down on businesses who ternatives to purchasing new books. may be employing illegal immigrants. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer Dickerson said used textbooks nor- said the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland mally sell for 25 percent less than the Security could not go ahead with a plan to send joint letters warning busi- price of a new book and titles that nesses they’ll face penalties if they keep workers whose Social Security num- will be used again the next term can bers don’t match their names. Breyer said the new work-site rule would likely be sold back for 50 percent of the impose hardships on businesses and their workers. The so-called “No Match” By Kimberly Carroll/For the Daily Titan purchase price. Selected books are letters were supposed to start going out in September, but labor groups and Four year old Hamza Ghoshe picks up a pumpkin at the Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California. “It’s kind of a sterile thing to available in digital format for roughly immigrant activists filed a lawsuit claiming the plan would put a heavy bur- walk into a supermarket and buy your pumpkin from the produce department,” said John Sanders, contracted by Los Rios 60 percent of the cost of a new book den on employers, and could cause many authorized immigrants and U.S. Rancho for marketing and publicity. “[It’s a] lot more fun to get it right out of the field.” For more, check pages 6 and 7. and some titles are available for rent citizens to lose their jobs over innocent paperwork snafus. The government, at about 40 percent of the cost of a however, argued that the rule doesn’t impose an expense, and some busi- new book, Dickerson said. nesses want to avoid liability for hiring undocumented workers. 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Associated Press Daily Titan MEDFORD, Ore. – High school English teacher Shirley Katz insists Editorial she needs to take her pistol with her to work because she fears her ex-hus- Executive Editor Ian Hamilton band could show up and try to harm Managing Editor Julianna Crisalli her. She’s also worried about a Col- News Editor Laurens Ong umbine-style attack. Asst. News Editor Johnathan Kroncke Asst. News Editor John Sakata But Katz’s district has barred Photo Editor Cameron Pemstein teachers from bringing guns to Photo Editor Karl Thunman school, so she is challenging the ban Sports Editor Shawn Trondsen as unlawful, since Oregon is among Entertainment Editor Jennifer Caddick states that allow people with a per- Opinion Editor Bram Makonda mit to carry concealed weapons into Special Projects Editor Erin Tobin public buildings. Copy Chief Ellice Soliven “This is primarily about my Sec- Copy Editor Sofia Arvidson ond Amendment right and Oregon Copy Editor Robert Moran law and the simple fact that I know Internet Editor Jake Kilroy Multimedia Editor Jazmine Graza it is my right to carry that gun,” Adviser Tom Clanin said Katz, 44, sitting at the kitchen table of her home outside this city of 74,000. Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 “I have that (concealed weapons) News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] permit. I refuse to let my ex-husband bully me. And I am not going to let Advertising the school board bully me, either.” In Oregon, a sheriff can grant a Director of Advertising Stephanie Birditt concealed-weapons permit to anyone Asst. Director of Advertising Sarah Oak whose criminal record is clean and Ad Production Manager Keith Hansen who completes a gun-safety course. Production Designer Steve Kendall Thirty-eight states, along with the Classified Manager Glen Monroe National Sales Jackie Kimmel District of Columbia, prohibit peo- Promotions Jackie Kimmel ple from taking guns to school, ac- Account Executive Ailin Buigues cording to the National Council of Account Executive Chad Cisneros State Legislatures. But it’s unclear Account Executive Elizabeth Hernandez how many offer an exemption for Account Executive Juliet Roberts people holding concealed-weapons Account Executive Helen Sim permits, since the council does not Web Master Dmitriy Filchenko track such exceptions. Distribution Santana Ramos Superintendent Phil Long insists Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage employees and students are safer without guns on campus at South Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 Medford High School, where Katz Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] teaches. The district plans to make The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The that argument when the case comes Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, before a judge on Thursday. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public Katz’s request appears to be forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, rare. School security consultant 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 Ken Trump, president of National construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- School Safety and Security Services mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. in Cleveland, said he has never heard Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan of a similar case while working in 45 states. October 11, 2007 NEWS 3 Group celebrates Hispanic heritage Immigration bill The rhythm and intricate movements of dancers awaiting approval attract CSUF students The DREAM Act is Amador said. “It is very important that repre- By America Arias designed to help out sentatives know that people are out For the Daily Titan undocumented students there that support the DREAM Act [email protected] by contacting them with letters [and By Eleni Reed phone calls],” said Amador. Exotic Latin jewelry of every shape Daily Titan Staff Writer The federal Illegal Immigration Re- and color, tote bags with images of [email protected] form and Illegal Responsibility Act of Frida Kahlo, and Hispanic artwork 1996 discourages states from provid- for sale on the central quad could not By Friday, the stress for tens of ing in-state tuition costs to undocu- grab the attention of passing CSUF thousands of undocumented stu- mented students. students. dents could be alleviated depending The DREAM Act would nullify It was the loud beat of Aztec drums, on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s provisions and pave a path for undoc- the sounding of a horn, the feathered decision over whether or not to sign umented students to gain citizenship. headdresses and flashy costumes of the The California Development, Re- Undocumented residents who have six Aztec dancers that finally got stu- lief and Education for Alien Minors lived in the country for five years with dents to stop and admire cultural per- (DREAM) Act. a high school diploma may be able to formance. Since the first beat of the The bill on Schwarzenegger’s desk obtain citizenship. drums, students could not help but would allow undocumented students Undocumented students are put be attracted by the rhythm and intri- to apply for non-competitive loans. on a six-year probation where they cate movement of the Aztec dancers. Illegal immigrants are presently must enroll in a two-year community The ethnic beat and cultural barred from accessing financial aid college, a four-year university or en- dance performance drew spectators and applying for on-campus employ- roll in the military and keep a clean to CSUF’s central quad where they ment. criminal record. stood motionless, not wanting to miss The DREAM act is also being de- If these obligations are upheld, a single step. bated on the federal level. they become permanent residents. Once the dancers got students to Carlos Amador, president for the The bill has been rejected by critics stop at the central quad, they noticed Alliance of Students for an Equal as amnesty. The alliance is trying to the unique Latin items for sale. Photos By John Sakata/Daily Titan Assistant News Editor Education at Cal State Fullerton, said bring a play to CSUF called “Nine the bill was introduced in the state Digits Away From My Dreams.” “People don’t know enough about Cecilia Ochoa-Ayala performs a dance Wednesday afternoon in the quad. Juan Ayala and Cesar Bolanous blow on sea shells [below]. the Latino culture although we make legislature two weeks ago, however, It will highlight the lives of undoc- up around 28 percent of the CSUF panic students, who comprise more ally,” said Rosalina Camacho, one of tivities at CSUF. there was no vote. umented students and their struggles population,” Vazquez said. “Latino than a quarter of the student popu- the advisers of Mesa Cooperativa. “I am a fourth-generation Aztec The DREAM Act is now being of being denied the same social op- students need to realize that they have lation, to “realize how powerful they This is the first year Mesa Coopera- dancer,” said Ayala, whose wife is also introduced in the Higher Education portunities as citizens, said Leticia the power to have a much bigger voice a member of the group. “We are a Bill and a deadline is set for Nov. 16, Serrato,vice president of the alliance. on campus.” family of Aztec dancers.” Mesa Cooperativa, a council de- Vendors along the central quad signed to unite the 14 Chicano and sold ethnic items like jewelry, arts and Latino organizations at Cal State Ful- crafts, T-shirts and tote bags from all Phantom vibrations in lerton continued its Hispanic Heritage over Latin America. A portion of all Month with a performance by Aztec sales was donated to the different or- dancers and a Latin arts and crafts sale ganizations. BlackBerry experienced Tuesday in the central quad. “It’s a chance for students to buy A six-member Aztec dancing group unique ethnic items and at the same Associated Press public relations company Burson- called Aguila Blanca performed in the time be exposed to the Hispanic cul- Marsteller, he was out with friends central quad of the CSUF campus to ture,” said Olivia Regalado, president If your hipbone is connected to and showing off his new BlackBerry the beat of drums, shell horns and Az- of the CSUF Latin American Studies your BlackBerry or your thighbone is Curve. Zaback, who said he keeps tec instruments. Dressed in full Aztec Students Association. connected to your cell phone, those his BlackBerry by his bed while he regalia, Aguila Blanca’s performance Camacho said the event provided vibrations you’re feeling in the car, in sleeps, checks it if he gets up in the drew in a big crowd of students top- an opportunity to bring the vibrant your pajamas, in the shower, may be middle of the night and wakes to an ping to see the cultural dancing that Hispanic culture to the many stu- coming from your headbone. alarm on the BlackBerry each day, lasted for more than 30 minutes. dents who have never taken a Latin Many mobile phone addicts and said this didn’t worry him. “Aztec dancing is unique and we American studies class. BlackBerry junkies report feeling Some users compare the feeling hope Hispanic students can get an “We hope the event makes Latinos vibrations when there are none, or to a phantom limb, which Merriam- insight into who they are and that proud of their heritage and make stu- feeling as if they’re wearing a cell Webster’s medical dictionary defines non-Hispanics get interested in our dents want to join Latino clubs and phone when they’re not. as “an often painful sensation of the heritage,” said Juan Ayala, a member are and that they need to get involved tiva organized a Latin arts and crafts organizations regardless of whether The first time it happened to presence of a limb that has been am- of Aguila Blanca. in Hispanic organizations in order to sale along with Aztec dancers as part they are Hispanic or not,” Camacho Jonathan Zaback, a manager at the putated.” Mesa Cooperativa’s goal is for His- develop academically and person- of their Hispanic Heritage Month ac- said. House panel approves genocide resolution

Associated Press of the resolution but ultimately vot- Robert Gates conveyed their con- ed in favor. cerns. A House panel defied President Turkey raised the possibility of Passing the measure “at this time Bush on Wednesday and approved a impeding logistical and other U.S. would be very problematic for ev- measure that he said would damage military traffic now using Turkish erything we are trying to do in the U.S. goals in the Middle East. airspace. Middle East,” Rice told reporters at The measure that would recog- “Unfortunately, some politicians the White House. nize the World War I-era killings of in the United States have once again The vote comes at a tense time in Armenians as a genocide had been sacrificed important matters to petty the region. Turkey’s government is strongly opposed by Turkey, a key domestic politics despite all calls to seeking parliamentary approval for a NATO ally that has supported U.S. commonsense,” President Abdul- military operation to chase separat- efforts in Iraq. lah Gul was quoted as saying by the ist Kurdish rebels who operate from The House Foreign Affairs Com- state-run news agency Anatolia. bases in northern Iraq. mittee’s 27-21 vote now sends the “Naturally, this is a sad decision,” The move, opposed by the U.S., measure to the House floor — unless said Nabi Sensoy, Turkey’s ambas- could open a new front in the most the Democratic leadership reverses sador to the U.S., minutes after the stable part of Iraq. course and heeds Bush’s warnings. vote. “No one can allow others to The White House and Turkey are At issue is the killing of up to put an undeserved stain on them.” now expected to pressure Democrat- 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman On Wednesday, hundreds of ic leaders to keep the measure from Turks around the time of World War Turks marched to the U.S. Embassy going to a vote. But Democratic I. in Ankara and the consulate in Istan- Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Turkey denies that the deaths bul to protest the bill. has signaled that they will have a constituted genocide, said the toll Armenian-American groups, who hard sell. has been inflated and insists that have worked for decades to pass a The administration made clear those killed were victims of civil war resolution, rejoiced at the commit- the stakes are high. Gates said 70 and unrest. tee’s approval of the message. percent of U.S. air cargo headed for Bush and other senior officials “The Foreign Affairs Committee’s Iraq goes through Turkey, as does made a last-minute push to persuade adoption today of the Armenian about one-third of the fuel used by lawmakers on the Foreign Affairs Genocide Resolution represents a the U.S. military in Iraq. Committee to reject the measure. meaningful step toward reclaim- “Access to airfields and to the “Its passage would do great harm ing our right — as Americans — to roads and so on in Turkey would very to our relations with a key ally in speak openly and honestly about the much be put at risk if this resolution NATO and in the global war on first genocide of the 20th Century,” passes and Turkey reacts as strongly terror,” Bush said hours before the said Aram Hamparian, executive as we believe they will,” Gates said. vote. director of the Armenian National He also said that 95 percent of new The committee’s chairman, Dem- Committee of America. vehicles designed to better protect ocratic Rep. Tom Lantos, expressed Earlier, Secretary of State Condo- against mine attacks are being flown concerns about security implications leezza Rice and Defense Secretary through Turkey to get to Iraq. 4 NEWS October 11, 2007 Titan Grill to offer up more healthy fare McCain Overhaul begins during winter break and hopes aims to to serve fresher food give more By Belinda Hurtado For the Daily Titan [email protected] options The Titan Student Union will say Associated Press goodbye to the Titan Grill and wel- come a healthier choice to the food John McCain wants to give peo- court. ple more control over their health The Food Services Advisory Com- care — and more options — while mittee met last Wednesday to discuss injecting more competition into the a fresher concept of food for stu- system in hopes of lowering costs dents. and improving services. “The main reason was because The Republican presidential there was a concern about serving candidate will propose a series of healthy food on campus,” Adrian changes to the health care system in Diaz, 18, chair for the food commit- a speech Thursday, offering a broad tee, said. “It will be easier to get Titan overhaul plan that contrasts sharply Grill to change the menu since it’s with those his Democratic rivals more under our control [under TSU have offered. jurisdiction].” Democrats, to varying degrees, Plans to begin working on the proj- would require individuals and work- ect will take place during winter break ers to be covered, but McCain in- and they hope to open for business by next spring. cludes no such government mandate The space now held by the Titan in his proposal. Grill will have to be re-worked and Rather, he focuses on expanding some equipment will have to be re- access for individuals and families. moved, Lynch said. “We are approaching a ‘perfect “We would like to have something storm’ of problems that if not ad- in conjunction with the Rec Center dressed by the next president, will to tie the healthy food with the Rec cause our health care system to im- Center,” Lynch said. plode,” the Arizona senator says in Marketing Coordinator Crystal remarks prepared for delivery Thurs- Wooldridge worked alongside Execu- day in Des Moines, Iowa, and made tive Chef Mary Jane Espiritu to for- available to The Associated Press. mulate a new name and menu for the “Democratic presidential can- project. They introduced their ideas didates are not telling you these for the new project in hope of posi- truths. They offer their usual default tive feedback from ASI. position: if the government would Some suggested names for the new only pay for insurance everything project were pitched to the commit- would be fine. They promise univer- tee, however, they are leaning towards sal coverage, whatever its cost, and The Fresh Kitchen. By Belinda Hurtado/Daily Titan Staff Writer the massive tax increases, mandates “It really stands for what we are A more organic menu is planned for the Titan Grill. “The organic food has been a success,” said Anthony Lynch, division director for campus dining services. and government regulation that it going for,” Wooldridge said. “We are imposes,” McCain said. “I offer a saying it’s going to be healthy and it’s the committee as a preview of what One challenge was “how seasonal their selection. the O.C. Choice Catering. genuinely conservative vision for going to taste good. We want to get would be offered. items can change without the prices “I think anything healthy for the At the end of each academic fis- health care reform, which preserves away completely from the Titan Grill. All foods will be cooked with zero going up,” Wooldridge said. general public and students is great. cal year, the net income is divided in the most essential value of American We don’t want people to associate it trans fat cooking oils to support the Division Director for Campus Healthy choices and organic food is half. lives — freedom.” with the old concept. We don’t want zero trans fat campaign. Dining Services Anthony Lynch said the healthy way to go. You can’t go Lynch said last fiscal year the com- Aides acknowledged the plan to be branded.” Espiritu said she took several things once the items on the new menu were wrong,” Anaya said. bined amount was $83,732, with would take time to implement be- Members of the committee were into consideration for the menu items broken down, a price list could then A $45,000 budget request has $41,866 given to TSU and $41, 866 cause of its scope, while billing it as also presented with a menu, which in- including food that it covers the crite- be established. been approved by the CSUF Auxil- for future ASC projects. a vision for changes he would work cluded a variety of organic foods such ria of healthy, vegetarian, vegan, or- “The organic food has been a suc- iary Board to cover all costs for the The amount of money put back toward if elected. as fruits, vegetables, soups, salads and ganic and natural foods. cess,” Lynch said. project. The funds, Lynch said, are at- into the TSU “far exceeds the money They provided no estimated price grilled panini’s. Wooldridge added that the items Nutwood Cafés Unit Manager Al- tained through two sources: CSUF on we are taking away from business,” tag. To help pay for it, they said Mc- A side order of lightly salted soy- Auxiliary Services Corporation, which Lynch said. were diverse in what they were offer- lan Anaya also announced that new Cain would end a provision in the beans was sampled by the members of ing. are responsible for all food services on The difference to make up the organic products would be added to tax code that let employers deduct campus, and the TSU, which gets its $45,000, said Lynch, will be provided money from the TSU food court and by the CSUF ASC. the cost of health care from their taxable earnings. Additionally, they said, pass- ing tort reform to eliminate frivo- lous lawsuits and excessive damage awards would help reduce costs. Broadly, McCain calls for an up- dated system that he says will be more responsive to consumers’ needs than it is to the wants of govern- ment, insurance companies, lawyers, doctors and hospitals. “While we reform the system and maintain quality, we can and must provide access to health care for all our citizens,” he says. “Controlling health care costs will take funda- mental change; nothing short of a complete reform of the culture of our health system and the way we pay for it will suffice.” Among the major proposals: —Allowing people to buy health insurance nationwide instead of lim- iting them to in-state companies. McCain says this will provide more options and force insurers to compete for business, thus decreas- ing costs and increasing the quality of care. —Permitting people to buy in- surance through any organization or association they choose as well as through their employers or buying direct from an insurance company. He says such plans would fol- low people as they change jobs, and would automatically cover the time between retirement and Medicare eligibility. —Providing tax credits of $2,500 to individuals and $5,000 to families as an incentive to buy health cover- age. People with multiyear policies that cost less than the amount of the tax credit to deposit the difference into an expanded health savings ac- count. He also wants to eliminate what he says is a bias in the tax code to- ward employer-sponsored health in- surance. —Allowing veterans to use what- ever provider they want, wherever they want by giving them an elec- tronic health care card or through another method. He says they should not have to wait for access at a faraway Veterans Affairs facility. —Supporting different methods of delivering care, including walk- in clinics in retail outlets across the country. —Developing routes for cheaper generic versions of drugs to enter the U.S. market, including allowing for safe reimportation of drugs. October 11, 2007 FEATURES 5 PPhlogginghlogging By Cameron Pemstein

“Wow! Where did you get to could ride it, but to my dismay, graph of me jumping on a bed. ride a bird that big?” they clipped the wings, so that Brian Walski, a photographer for And I follow up with, “Well, patrons couldn’t fly the beast […] The Los Angeles Times, was fired this year at the Orange County I have told this story a few times for altering images. I did the same Fair, they imported this rare Afri- to people who think this actually thing. But it’s totally OK when it’s can Goose with a 747. No, no, no, took place. I mean, really […]? funny and in a photoblog, right? the African Goose drafted behind This picture is a combination :D the plane to get to America. The of two images: one of a goose that Don’t forget: remember me for- bird was displayed where people I shot at a cemetery and a photo- ever.

Tuffy: Game Coming Soon (from page 1) resents a different college, said Akkurt. Paulis said that throughout the game, the players attempt to collect oranges and different departments try to hold you up or help you out. “For example the art department throws paint on you and at the health department Tuffy can get more health,” Paulis said. A few art students helped out with the video game by making a model of the TSU for the club to work with. “They were working on it over the summer. They are very talented,” Paulis said. The club started working on this game in May, Scrivens said. “It should be ready by Oct. 15 because we submitted it to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, and that’s when the conference takes place.” Students and non-students are encouraged to continue to check on the club’s Web site, csufgc.com, for the game to be available or at their MySpace page, search under Cal State Fullerton video game design club. A new game is planned for next year. The next step the club is working on is to create an installer package for players to be able to download the game. “It’s not a Web game, it’s much more intense,” Akkurt said. Even though the game is fun and creative, it is also a real video game and is meant to be taken seriously. “The game is pretty hard actually, it takes a little while to get used to it,” Akkurt said. 6 FEATURES October 11, 2007 Picking their way through This season local farms offers the chance to gather apples, pumpkins and memories fall

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utes from the university – keep the “experience and not There are few activities that cap- spirit of fall alive. really just picking ture the autumn season as well as Oak Glen, in particular, is fa- “ apple and pumpkin picking. mous for its apples and its associa- apples to eat. On warm Sundays during a tion with autumn. – Mark Desimone, California autumn in Oak Glen, “Thats when ... the cider’s being Oak Glen Patron large groups of families and cou- made all the time, apple pies are ples can be seen wandering the coming out of the ovens and the such as Rome Beauties and Wine- ranches. Children run amongst the fruit is ripe for the pickin’ on the sap apples, which can be grown trees with their eyes peeled for the trees,” said Devon Riley, owner of from trees over 100 years old. brightly-colored fruit peeking from the business operations for Los Rios The appeal of going apple pick- between the branches. Parents wan- Rancho, an apple and pumpkin ing is multi-faceted. der along behind while encouraging ranch in Oak Glen. The cost of picking apples var- their children and lifting them up While pumpkin picking takes a ies from farm to farm, but usually so they can be the ones to pick the back seat in Oak Glen, the area of- averages around $8 to pick enough ripened fruit from the low-hanging fers a variety of apple-related activi- apples to fill a 3-pound bag. This apple tree branches. ties, shops and farms. can make it an inexpensive and thus Couples both young and old lay Boxes and bags of organic apples nice outing, Riley said. By Kimberly Carroll/For Daily Titan out on picnic blankets spread across can be purchased, as well as freshly- For others, there is the appeal of Four-year-old Hamza Ghosheh helps his mother, Farah, carry a pumpkin at the Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California. Tanaka Farms a grassy knoll. Meanwhile, on a pressed cider, caramel apples and being able to teach their children features a “U-Pick” pumpkin patch where you can choose your pumpkin right off the vine. sunny Monday at Tanaka Farms in freshly-baked apple pies. about growing the foods they eat. Irvine, small groups of young ones Gift shops are also abundant. “When families come up ... scurry between rows and rows of Some farms or areas even have small they’re able to take their kids out orange, white and green pumpkins, petting zoos. and actually show them that the ap- pointing and shouting their ap- Many stores and farms offer free ple doesn’t come from the grocery proval and excitement. apple tasting and sampling of the store,” Riley said. “You-pick” orchards specializing different varieties of apples grown in John Sanders, contracted by Los in pumpkin and apple picking are Oak Glen, including younger vari- Rios Rancho for marketing and few and far between in Southern eties such as Gala, Fuji and Granny publicity, said there is no compari- California these days, but areas like Smith, and older “heirloom” apples son between a supermarket apple and an apple grown in Oak Glen. “If we set a supermarket apple and an Oak Glen apple in front of a blindfold[ed person], they’d be able to tell which one’s which,” Sanders said. However, not all visitors come to Oak Glen because of the way the apples taste. Mark Desimone of Orange said he visited Oak Glen as a child and returned to share the experience with his loved ones. “It’s more of the experience and not really just picking apples to eat,” Desimone said. “I could care less about the quality of the apples. It’s just fun; it’s relaxing.” Sharing the experience with loved ones seems to be a theme that car- October 11, 2007 FEATURES 7

By Kimberly Carroll/For the Daily Titan By Anthony Purnel/For the Daily Titan ries through with many who visit “You-Pick” farms. Mothers Deborah Young and Jen Ira brought their 6-year-old daugh- ters to Tanaka Farms in Irvine to pick pumpkins and give them an outdoor experience filled with life lessons and exercise. “I try to support those ideas that not everything is just dropped off at the store and picked up and Clockwise from top: consumed, that it takes a while for A little girl that picks the things to grow,” Ira said. best apple to take home Picking pumpkins from a field while visiting Oak Glen can truly become a family tradition, with her parents at the Sanders said. apple grove. “It’s kind of a sterile thing to Natalie Gazdak shows off walk into a supermarket and buy the pumpkins she picked your pumpkin from the produce at the Tanaka Farms in department,” Sanders said. “[It’s a] Irvine, California. lot more fun to get it right out of Tracy, a cashier at Los the field. Pios Rancho in Oak Young said the experience of Glen sells a customer picking pumpkins from Tanaka some pumpkins. She Farms in Irvine also made her think is happy with the days of a traditional Halloween by re- turnout, saying “It was a minding her of the movie, “It’s The really good day to come Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” out to Oak Glen.” “When I think of picking a pumpkin, I think of [that movie],” Young said. But “You-Pick” pumpkins and By Anthony Purnel/For the Daily Titan apples aren’t just activities for fami- The little boy helps his family by picking up a pumpkin at Oak Glen hoping to find just lies and children. the right one to take home . Like many other children, he samples the weight of every “The same experience that fami- pumpkin he finds. lies want to do with their kids ... groups of college kids love to do as well,” Riley said. “They’ll come out and take all their pictures and ... get on stacks of pumpkins and take photos and a hay ride, or any number of activities.” Once home, Sanders said, the ac- tivities don’t have to end. Freshly-picked apples are most often used for pies and for making cider. Sanders said he prefers a blend of apples for cider. He also rec- ommended a firm apple like a tart Granny Smith or a sweeter Winesap variety for baking, or a mixture of the two types to create a pleasantly unique taste. “It makes a nice blend, the tarts and the sweets together,” Sanders said. But even with all the activities that can be done with each of the apples and the pumpkins, the main appeal of these trips for people like Desimone, Ira, Riley, Sanders and Young as well as other costumers is the open air and the great out- doors. “[It’s] the perfect place to enjoy a weekend,” Riley said. 8 OPINION October 11, 2007 Titan Editorial Re-think Female students should be Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Wikipedia aware of sexual predators Iraq unraveling with new By Sylvia Masuda By Elisabeth Donovan Although stories like these give I logged on to Megan’s Law, a Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer me a dose of reality, it was my own database of registered sex offenders. [email protected] [email protected] close call that opened my eyes. The Web site includes names, ad- A creepy man followed me from dresses and photos of over 63,000 contractor shooting These days, any mention of Wiki- Being female isn’t always easy. school at 2 in the afternoon. My registered sex offenders in Califor- pedia will incite rolling eyes, groans The newest incident this week by Blackwater and face no rep- Our life complications are much class had just ended, and I was nia. According to Megan’s Law, 82 and scoffs. A constant target of Web involving private security con- rimand. more than mismatched outfits and wearing a sweatshirt and jeans. registered sex offenders live in Ful- comics, sitcoms and casual TV news tractors in Iraq, where two Iraqi Iraqi police officials recently cheating boyfriends. While I walked to my car, which lerton. Many live in proximity to programs, the free Internet-based en- women were gunned down in told the L.A. Times that Black- We’re constantly warned of the was parked on the street, a truck Cal State Fullerton. cyclopedia is often championed for their car, added to the robust an- water has demonstrated a lack dangers our gender entails. We approached me. As the vehicle Because these numbers are so its misinformation and user-incited tiwar sentiment festering in U.S of concern for the lives of Iraqi must watchfully eye our beverages came closer, I picked up the pace high, women should take steps to vandalism. There’s no doubt that public opinion. citizens. when out on the town. We must to avoid it. An older man peered ensure their safety. If you have a Wikipedia can sometimes be a cess- On the heels of information Although Blackwater is a pri- secure our purses to our sides to out the passenger window and strange gut feeling about a man pool of nonsense and bias. Because about Halliburton subsidiary vate company, they are hired by avoid being robbed. We shouldn’t asked if I was single. I lied, stating near you, I recommend you leave anyone can edit articles, stupidity Blackwater’s involvement in Iraq the U.S. government and the walk places alone. The list of rules that I was taken, and he followed the area and retreat to a social set- is bound to arise. According to logs and Afghanistan coming under company itself is made up al- seems endless. closer. ting. All female students should recording article changes, at one the public eye, many Americans most entirely of Americans. While following them can be “Want to get in my truck?” the have campus safety’s number in point, the entry for “Mexico” was are developing a new under- This is important because annoying, it’s in our best interest man asked. “How much are you?” their cell phone. If a man begins changed into “Mexico In Hiding: I standing of how the foreign wars whether or not Blackwater’s em- to do so. Nothing I sported hinted that I following you home, you should am hiding this page so that i can be are being fought. ployees are trained adequately to According to the Rape, Incest was a prostitute. call them immediately. If a man at- the only one to change it BWHA- Some say Blackwater and oth- do dangerous work which has and Abuse Network, one in six My heart pounded as I ran to tempts to assault you, you should HAHAHA! oh hi mom.” The entry er similar contractors are merce- resulted in civilian casualties, women are victims of sexual as- my car. scream and fight back if he doesn’t for “Dick Cheney” became the entry naries, though Blackwater CEO they represent the people of the sault. Every two and a half min- I immediately drove to the Ful- have a weapon. To avoid a bur- for “THE DEVIL” because, accord- Eric Prince testified to Congress United States in Iraq. utes, someone in America is sexu- lerton police station to report the glary or robbery, keep your doors ing to the user, “it’s what he is.” that the dictionary definition of When the American image ally assaulted. About 80 percent incident. When I told the officer at locked when you’re home by your- Though it calls itself an encyclo- mercenary does not apply to his abroad is not a favorable one, it of rape victims are under age 30, the front desk, he replied, “Oh, it self. Most importantly ladies, keep pedia, it’s less of an effective encyclo- company. is not likely that Iraqis will stop which makes college students a was probably some pervert. Con- a male escort by your side when pedia than it is an organized, con- Others are critical of Blackwa- to consider whether or not the vulnerable demographic. tact us if he tries something else.” you’re out alone at night. centrated portal to bits of trivia. But ter because although the compa- people responsible for killing 17 Several weeks ago, a USC stu- The police officer seemed dis- Unfortunately, we don’t live that’s not necessarily a bad thing. ny says it abides by international by-standers are part of the U.S. dent was the victim of a potential interested in the case. Although I in a safe world. Because Megan’s The beauty of Wikipedia is in its law, the employees of Blackwa- military, or merely people earn- kidnapping. As she walked home was frustrated and a little scared, Law exposes sex offenders to the hyper-linking system, a facet over- ter do not face the same punish- ing a living with fire power. from school, a man grabbed her I let go of the incident. Instead public, we as citizens should take looked by its critics. It’s difficult to ment for breaking the law as the Contractors currently out- and attempted to pull her into his of dwelling on it, I learned about advantage of it. No one deserves find another place where you can U.S. military. number U.S. military personnel van. She fought back and broke what I can do to stay out of the to be sexually assaulted under any start out reading about the Hubble Though Iraq said it would in Iraq, and the British have de- free. Luckily, he drove away. dirty hands of sexual predators. circumstances. investigate Blackwater’s involve- cided to draw down their troop Space Telescope and, an hour later, ment in the deaths of 17 Iraqi involvement by half, another end up learning about methods of civilians, those employees in- sign that support for the war ef- execution in 17th-century England volved have been placed on leave fort in Iraq is unraveling. – all without getting up from your chair. This is the ultimate market- place of ideas. Try doing that with Angels fans should not be a stack of bound encyclopedias. Try Editor’s Note: that with a library. Feasible, yes. In reality, you wouldn’t pick up a book The response on the Daily Titan Web site to an opinion on crabs just because you came article from Wednesday’s edition about sorority across the etymology of the word surprised by post-season loss culture titled “The high cost of Greek life” has been “cancer” in your biology project re- search. And if you did look crabs up significant. It had more than 20 comments over the By David Carrillo almost every possible. The Angels by pouring money into the club like on the library inventory search, you Daily Titan Staff Writer forte for the past several years has he was crazy billionaire Mark Cu- course of 12 hours and four times as many views as probably wouldn’t find out that in [email protected] been small ball backed up by strong ban, but Angels’ fans shouldn’t let any of Wednesday’s articles, which is highly unusual addition to being a crustacean, the pitching. They’re supposed to have a him stop there. for a campus-related article. Many members of Greek crab is also the name of a breakdanc- Clearly the Angels have lost their strong starting rotation and a stellar They should be begging him to ing move. The hyper-linking alone post-season magic, and I don’t just bullpen, but do they really? call George Steinbrenner and tell him organizations have taken offense to the opinion, and makes Wikipedia a good starting mean the replacement of Disney John Lackey, Jared Weaver and A-Rod isn’t worth a huge contract, I encourage them, or anyone, to use the Daily Titan’s point for essays. Derailing off-topic ownership with billionaire Arturo Francisco Rodriguez look good on then turn around and rename Angel opinion pages as an open forum. We are limited by can be beneficial to research; there, “Arte” Moreno. paper until you compare them to the Stadium Alex Rodriguez Field. you may find ideas you may have The 2007 Los Angeles Angels of space, of course, but these opinion pages will never Red Sox’s Josh Beckett, Curt Schil- While we’re on the subject, why ignored. It’s thinking outside of the Anaheim are no match for the 2002 ling and Jonathan Papelbon. not sign recent all-time home run represent only one viewpoint when there are others who Web page, so to speak. Professors Anaheim version, which won the Then there’s the Angels’ offense, king Barry Bonds? Think how freaky want to speak. Please submit any comments with your and even the founder himself has World Series despite a payroll that or lack thereof to be more precise. the Angels’ line-up would be if their stated time and time again that cit- full name, major and phone number to Ian Hamilton at was $30 million smaller. The 2002 You can always count on swing-at- three, four and five hitters were Alex ing Wikipedia for academic papers roster was built around pitching and anything Vladimir Guerrero to come Rodriguez, Barry Bonds and Vladi- [email protected] See WIKIPEDIA, Page 9 manufacturing runs, while the 2007 through in the clutch, but not when mir Guerrero. Sure you’d destroy roster didn’t seem to be built around he’s nursing sore triceps that limited team chemistry and balloon your any strategy at all. him to designated hitter duty for the payroll, but at least the Angels would So why is everyone surprised that last part of the season. have a chance at contending again. the Angels were man-handled by a Add to that the injuries and un- The 2002 title was an admiration. A superior Boston Red Sox team? Take explained absences from the once fluke put together by good timing, off your blinders for a few minutes steady Garret Anderson, alleged unusual circumstances and Disney – you know, the ones that blind your steroid user Gary Matthews Jr., and magic in the air. People say you can’t common sense and make you follow starting first baseman Casey Kotch- buy championships, but the Yankees your team without question – and man and you can see how the Angels have four rings in the last 12 years ask yourself how this series could never stood a chance. Did I mention that say otherwise. If the Angels want have ended in any other way. that the Angels haven’t beat the Red to beat Boston next year and win an- Entering the series, the Angels Sox in a playoff game since a young other World Series title, all they have hadn’t won a playoff game against Roger Clemens was pitching for to do is invest a few hundred million the Red Sox since 1986. The streak Boston and Madonna was still mu- dollars into Vlad, Barry and A-Rod is now nine games long and there are sically relevant? The fact is that the over the next several years and sell plenty of reasons why the last three Angels pitching – while good – can’t their souls to the devil. ended the way they did. carry a depleted offense that wasn’t For a team searching for answers Let’s face it – the Red Sox are just very good to begin with. Moreno has about their latest playoff exit, maybe a better team than the Angels are in attempted to build a talented roster that isn’t such a big price to pay.

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Amidst the bachelors, put minors as young as 8 years old not actually the end of the world Jimmy and even younger Katie must dancing stars and singing nobodies, on a television show in a potentially be a part of the CBS reality series, “Kid Nation” is nothing but “Survi- risky environment with complete “Kid Nation.” The premise is 40 kids vor” with a twist. However, the twist strangers? I choose this time to blame As Topps Meat is going out of entific, personal or entertainment lessly about preachy vegetarians living without parental supervision happens to involve minors, making the parents for putting their kids in business this week after recalling reasons. Here’s religious: are the same ones who tell me that and building a world on their own things controversial and a prime front of cameras in the first place. 21.7 million pounds of ground “God put animals on Earth for my diet is stupid. Later, they act terms for 40 days. Ranging from candidate for investigation. They ultimately agreed to leave their beef because of possible contami- us to eat. That’s why they’re here.” as if my lifestyle is hurting theirs. ages 8 to 15 years old, these kids It all began during production children in the hands of careless re- nation, some suspicious meat- “I know, but I just don’t want They make it seem like all of their faced challenges of the emotional in the spring. Forman’s production ality show producers. Good move eaters are starting to think that to eat them. I’d rather they run fathers are butchers and all of their and physical kind, such as overcom- company, Good Time T.V. did not – it might as well have been Britney vegetarians are either laughing or around and play farm games.” mothers are ranchers, and the fam- ing homesickness and cooking food apply for work permits, but Jona- Spears. somehow responsible. I feel that “What? No, we need to eat ily business is going to collapse if I for the whole village. However, the than Anschell, executive vice-presi- On the other hand, “Kid Nation” since I’m a vegetarian with my them. That’s what God wants.” continue to eat Tofurkey. real drama took place well before the dent and general counsel, said in a rode the controversial wave to a win- own column, maybe I’d muse on “I don’t know if we need to. I’d I’d also like to do a little myth- series premiered on Sept. 19, with Los Angeles Times article that they ning time slot on its premiere epi- the interaction between vegetar- just prefer not to though.” busting, carnivores: a parent filing a complaint to the [CBS] did not have to because the sode and 9.4 million viewers tuned ians and carnivores (sorry, that’s Carnivore continually stares - Not every vegetarian is trying Santa Fe County Sheriff and an al- children were not employees. For- it to see what the fuss was all about. the best name I could go with) and at vegetarian like he or she is the to recruit you for their leafy mi- legation claiming a violation of child man said that the children were will- Despite all the heavy criticism, the clear up a few things. Boca Anti-Christ. litia. labor laws during production. ing “participants” in the show and show avoided cancellation and sub- To begin, I’ll explain how I got STAGE THREE (fake warn- - We don’t just sit around drink- No matter how you look at it, the they each received $5,000 once pro- jected the audience to sheer silliness. into the business of soy and tofu. ings): Carnivore mockingly warns ing wine, eating bread with olive kids did not escape the watchful eyes duction finished. As participants, the I’m still trying to forget the image of When I was 10, my father brought vegetarian that everything has spread and mocking meat-eaters. of television critics, parents and the children were exempt from the New kids chugging root beer in the town home Taco Bell (back when the meat in it (“Don’t eat that apple, - Not every vegetarian does it show’s creator, Tom Forman. Ever Mexico child labor laws because by saloon in the last episode. As far as company’s colors were red, yellow it has meat in it” or “What are you just to be hip and/or pretentious. since the network pitched the idea legal definition, they were not paid awarding a gold star to a deserving and green), and I was stoked for doing? That ice cream has chicken - We are not made of tofu. to the media, entertainment shows actors, according to Anschell. kid each week, it sounds like a good my Double Decker Tacos. Right in it!” or “Dude, that unopened - We are not all hippies. When have criticized the reality show for After filming wrapped, the parents idea until they include a cash reward before I took a bite, it dawned on bottle of water has lamb chop Daily Titan Sports Editor Shawn taking innocent children and sub- attended a meeting upon which one of $20,000 that supposedly will be me that my meal had once been juice in it!”). Trondsen was asked if he knew jecting them to dangerous condi- mother expressed concern over her used towards college. Haven’t you running around, and the thought STAGE FOUR (fake kindness): any vegetarians, he replied, “No, tions, all in the name of television 12-year-old daughter’s burn marks done enough, CBS? Next time, keep made me nauseous. I became a Carnivore sarcastically offers the but I do know a guy who likes ratings. It really is in poor taste but that she sustained while cooking on the kids out of this and let mommy vegetarian instantly and have been vegetarian real meat (“Hey, do you hemp a lot.” you are talking about reality televi- the show. This issue reached the of- and daddy exploit themselves on one since. And in my 12 years of want some slaughtered innocent - We don’t hate America. sion – the home of sensationalism. fice of Santa Fe County Sheriff,Greg television. “broccoliving,” I’ve been attacked cow? Oh wait, you can’t eat ham- Vegetarians aren’t in the clear by militant carnivores and vegan burgers!”). Evil cackling follows either. I’ve seen vegetarian friends, extremists, but I’ve never tried to (sounding much like a villain from acquaintances and strangers sway a single person my way. Also, the 1990s cartoon Batman series). pounce on those eating meat, and the rest of my family eats meat STAGE FIVE (total delusion): then spend the next 20 minutes and I don’t agree with many PETA Carnivore creates wild theories trying to flip them around. It’s ri- quotes or methods, so I assure you and new nicknames. My brother diculous, and it has to stop. that this isn’t vego-propaganda. came up with “soybeaner.” And, Loudmouths are on both sides. However, carnivores, how did actually, come to think of it, my Nobody wants to be around, let you react to me being a vegetar- brother is a diligent employee of alone listen to, a vegetarian who ian? I ask because I’ve noticed that this heckling business. He once is constantly saying “I can’t be- there are four, maybe five, stages of grew obsessed with a theory called lieve you’re eating that” or “You’re vegetarian introduction for many “The War of 2011,” when he be- supporting murder.” And nobody carnivores. Not every carnivore re- lieves that carnivore and vegetar- wants to be around a carnivore acts like this, but at one point or ian sects will grow organized and making fun of a vegetarian, as it’s another, just about every vegetar- ultra-militant against each other, a lot like someone still doing Dave ian goes through it: and battle incessantly until the Chapelle’s Lil Jon impression. The STAGE ONE (surprise): Car- Earth is destroyed. entire debate is like a less exciting nivore acts sympathetic or taken The jokes drudge on until the religious debate, and have you ever back. They treat vegetarians like carnivore has worn him or herself seen an atheist convert a Christian, hospital patients (“I’m so sorry out entirely and falls asleep dream- or vice versa? you’re a vegetarian” with a pat on ing of caramel pork, while licking Vegetarianism is a personal the back) or cult activists/freaks a spoonful of melted bacon. Car- choice, not a group effort. Veg- (“Oh ... so ... you ... don’t eat meat nivores, I assure you that the vege- etarians, stop trying to convert ...?”). tarian heard every joke imaginable carnivores. And carnivores, stop STAGE TWO (ultra-reason- within the first month of choosing trying to convert vegetarians. ing): Carnivore seems somewhat the new lifestyle. But if vegetarians But if bitter efforts against each offended and tries to convince make the same jokes, then they’re other don’t stop, I’ll see you all the vegetarian that they’re doing regarded as pushy. And then these on the battlefield for the War of wrong, whether for religious, sci- same carnivores that whine end- 2011.

Art for the Daily Titan by Rocky vidal Reader Response: Alzheimer’s disease It was refreshing to pickup the in Alzheimer‘s prevention. Since it Alzheimer’s disease. Adults consum- Daily Titan Monday morning and is thought to be a genetic disease ing recommended dietary allowance see the article about Alzheimer’s. young adults who know it runs in (RDA) of folic acid per day reduced There are many diseases with hor- their family should take steps now. the risk of Alzheimer’s by more than rible consequences but a distinct According to Current Alzheimer’s 50 percent. The National Institute feature of Alzheimer’s is that it tears Research (April 2005) there is sub- on Aging (March 2002) conducted the person who has it away from stantial data indicating that cur- mouse experiments that suggest folic everything they know: families, cumin (derived from the curry spice acid could play an essential role in friends, work, memories as well as turmeric) has antioxidant, anti-in- protecting the brain against the rav- their knowledge. Because of this, flammatory, and anti-amyloid activ- ages of Alzheimer’s, not to mention Alzheimer’s proves to be even more ity. Studies in animals indicate a di- other neurodegenerative disorders. A destructive to the families involved rect affect of curcumin in decreasing daily dose of folic acid can be taken than other ailments which is why the amoloid pathology of Alzheim- in the form of a pill, which can be it deserves more attention than it is er’s Disease and is a promising agent found in any grocery or pharmacy given. in the treatment and prevention of store. It can also be found in foods Thinking, “It can’t happen to me” Alzheimer’s. Similar findings were re- we eat everyday (such as raw vegeta- won’t prevent it. As a 20-year-old ported in the testing of curcumin on bles and breads). college student whose father suf- mice with Alzheimer’s-like pathology If someone would like to volun- fers from Alzheimer’s dementia (my by the Journal of Neuroscience (Nov. teer their time to contribute in find- grandmother did as well), I know I 1, 2001). A daily dose of curcumin ing a cure they need only look to the need to keep my eyes forward to new can be added to a diet through the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz. developments in research. While use of seasoned salt which contains org) for information. The Associa- FDA-approved drugs such as Ex- turmeric. In the July 2005 issue of tion’s Orange County Memory Walk elon, mentioned in the article, may Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Jour- will be Nov. 3 at Camp James to raise be able to help those suffering from nal of the Alzheimer’s Association, awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s it, there are other things that can be studies said consuming enough folic support and research. added to people’s diet to assist them acid significantly reduces the risk of -Emily Soloman Wikipedia: USEFUL is a big mistake because all article content runs the chance of being false. That doesn’t mean Wikipedia should be discounted as a research tool, If you’re going to use it, there are ways to use it responsibly. Go to multiple sources to verify what you find. The chief editors even make it easy to do that by providing sets of links to other Web sites at the end of article. There are discussion pages provided for audiences to talk about their viewpoints and what should and shouldn’t be included in what- ever article. These “talk” pages are excellent for figuring out popular consensus on issues; with some valid research and some personal thought, opinions expressed on these pages can even add to academic essays. Wikipedia may be a clunky research tool, but if it serves any purpose well, it’s to spread awareness of every little thing that exists in our world, useful or not. Irrelevant data to one person may be life-changing to someone else. You, the biology major, don’t care about breakdancing, but hell if the next person, the hip-hop dance enthusiast, might be totally psyched about learning how to do the crab. 10 SPORTS October 11, 2007 Volleyball beats UCSB after losing streak Bram’s Breakdown Francisco and Moore Bram Makonda combine for 52 kills in the Titans road victory Tight-ends tie by Siamak Djahanshahi Daily Titan Staff Writer up loose ends [email protected]

Monster kill performances from OK, so are you back on the San Winslow, Tony Gonzalez, Chris Jennifer Francisco and Brittany Diego Chargers bandwagon yet? Cooley and my personal tight end Moore helped the Cal State Fuller- I’m not. Philip Rivers did well sleeper Greg Olson. I picked him ton women’s volleyball team snap this week against a good Denver up in one of my leagues last week its three-game losing streak, defeat- Broncos defense, but he’s not an after his breakout performance ing the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos elite quarterback yet. In order for against the Green Bay Packers. It 3-2 Saturday night at the Thunder- the Chargers to win a game in the seems that Chicago Bears quar- dome. playoffs, Rivers needs to take the terback Brian Griese has found The Titans won games one and pressure off LaDainian Tomlinson. a favorite target in Olson, a first- three 30-21 and 30-26, while the Two more words band-wagoners: round pick by the Bears. Olson’s Gauchos captured games two and Norv Turner. He’s a great assistant, quickness and soft hands reminds four of the match 30-27 and 30-25. but have you seen a more scared me of Heath Miller’s rookie cam- The match was forced into a decid- and less-intimidating coach? We’re paign in 2005. Miller was a favor- ing fifth game where the Titans won talking about football here, not ite target of Ben Roethlisberger 15-12. They dominated the over- foosball. He’s finally learning to and won me a couple of games time with 11 kills to only six from utilize all of his weapons. Did he toward the end of the season. Ol- the Gauchos. forget about Antonio Gates until son’s outlook looks the same with “It was a great win. It was great now? less touchdown passes. The Bears win on the road, and it was great to Speaking of tight-ends, they can won’t score as much because they win for the first time in Santa Bar- help solidify your line-up for the will still rely on the run, but look bara,” Head Coach Carolyn Zim- week. The tight-end position in for Olson to post solid numbers merman said. fantasy football is something that towards the end of the season. Moore had 28 kills and hit .275 is easy to overlook, but can win As for my overachiever of the while Francisco had 24 kills while you a tight game down the stretch. week, look for Jason Wright of hitting .382. Moore’s kills tied Fran- The key is possessing a player that the Cleveland Browns to run all cisco’s team best set just two games will be thrown too early and often over the Miami Dolphins’ defense. prior against Cal State Northridge. in games. The injury to Jamal Lewis will not This also was the second game in Currently the top three tight slow the Browns’ running attack. three nights that Francisco had a 20- ends are as follows: It seems anyone can run on the kill performance. Francisco led the 1. Dallas Clark (Colts) Dolphins and in relief of Lewis in team with 61 kills over the three- 2. Benjamin Watson (Patriots) Week 5, Wright had 15 carries for game road trip, and stepped her 3. Jason Witten (Cowboys) 59 yards and caught four passes for game up against CSUN when team By aline lessner / for the daily titan It’s no coincidence that these 43 yards against the Patriots. The leader Moore was unexpectedly out. Alex Wolnisty (left) and Jennifer Francisco (right) attempt a block against Loyola Marymount on Sept. 25 at the Titan Gym. players play for the elite teams of Browns are going to surprise some “It felt good, it felt amazing,” the NFL. They are potent weapons people this season, and I don’t see Francisco said. “It’s great to see all ra having lost their last three matches The Titans won games one and energy and were unable to gain that make all three team’s offense the Dolphins winning a game this your hard work you put in everyday and were in the third and final game three 30-26 and 36-34, respectively, any ground against the number 24 multi-dimensional. Having these year. Trent Green is injured and in practice – the weights, all the con- of their three-game road trip. while the Matadors took games two ranked Cal Poly San Luis Obispo players in your line-up add to the Ronnie Brown’s numbers are in ditioning we did before – just to see “We deserved the win. Those loss- and four 30-24 and 30-25. The Mat- Mustangs at Mott Gym. group of core fantasy players you danger, folks. it come out in a game.” es that we did have helped,” Fran- adors, who forced the overtime, won They lost in three games by the need to hold on to and rely on Which leads me to my un- Zimmerman said despite people cisco said. a very close battle 20-18. The match scores of 23-30, 27-30, and 17-30. week in and week out. Tight ends derachiever of the week. Brown having film on Francisco and pre- “We took that as a learning expe- had 46 ties and 18 lead changes. “We came out flat and we main- can fill the voids of bye weeks left owners need to be wary of their paring for her every game, she still rience. We know that we fight back “We had an outstanding perfor- tained the flatness throughout the behind by your quarterbacks and stats-producing running back. He performs excellently. point by point.” mance at Northridge. The team re- match,” Zimmerman said. “It was running backs. While these three did well despite his team’s inability “I’m excited every time I see it,” Zimmerman said her team was ally stepped up, unexpectedly not tough to really feel like we were players might be unavailable and to win a game, but look for that Zimmerman said. “I really enjoyed capable of coming home up two having Brittany in the lineup,” Zim- competitive at all.” out of reach for some owners, there to change in the near future. De- watching it from the sidelines, and games and down only one. They merman said. “We were right where The Titans are now 8-8 overall are a lot of good second-tier tight fenses will stack up the line elimi- [I enjoyed] seeing her have that kind almost pulled off a victory against we wanted to be, given a chance to and 3-2 in conference play. They will ends that will boost your point to- nating the Dolphins’ only threat. of success back to back. It’s very hard the CSUN Matadors in an overtime win.” host UC Irvine Thursday night and tals. 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Sudoku is made possible by the people at www.dailysudoku.com 12 SPORTS October 11, 2007 Judge mulling The least appreciated part of the game “baseball rule” The CSUF grounds crew The Associated Press works hard to keep the A foul ball during a minor league fields up to playing shape baseball game five years ago has land- ed in the lap of the state Supreme by Mike Withers Court, which will decide whether For the Daily Titan Nevada ballpark owners should be [email protected] held responsible for fans’ injuries. A lawyer for Mandalay Sports Cool, quiet and humble, the Cal Entertainment, owner of the Pacific State Fullerton grounds crew shows Coast League’s Las Vegas 51s, asked up at the Physical Plant on campus the state high court on Wednesday at 6 a.m. every morning. By about to invoke a so-called “baseball rule” 2:15 p.m., they are nearly done for like one in other states that limits the the day and have the campus look- liability of ballpark owners. ing pristine. “Ambiance and the chance to “We just hang out in the back- catch a foul ball are part of the ground and do our jobs,” said Steve game,” Thomas Dillard told the Dugas, manager of Landscape Ser- three-judge panel. vices at CSUF for the last 10 years. The judges made no immediate The guys in the background get ruling. little credit for what they do for the Outside court, lawyers said the fields on the campus. decision will set a precedent for Ne- Setting the entire campus on an vada, where civic officials are trying automated sprinkler system, man- to lure a pro sports franchise to Las aging a handful of fields and taking Vegas and a minor league baseball care of stadiums pre- and post-game team to the Reno area. are just some of the many things that Dillard noted that the Las Vegas Dugas’ crew is doing in the back- ballpark, Cashman Stadium, had ground. signs at turnstiles, a screen to protect For some of the groundskeepers, fans behind home plate, plexiglass in it is a way of staying connected to front of club boxes, a liability notice the games they love. on ticket stubs, and aired public ad- Mark Panozzo, the lead grounds- dress warnings to watch for balls. keeper, was both a football and base- But Kathleen Turner, a bookkeep- ball star in his playing days. er at a Las Vegas auto shop, never “I feel like I’m still part of the saw what hit her as she sat at a table game. Even the coaches say that we in a mezzanine beer garden above are part of the team,” Panozzo said. the third base line, said her appellate One group that respects the work attorney, Beau Sterling. the groundskeepers do is the CSUF “She could not see the batter, coaches. Panozzo said they could not could not see the pitcher, she never have had more respect for the way saw the foul ball coming towards they were treated by former baseball her,” Sterling told the court. “She Head Coach George Horton, and did not see it at all until it hit her they already feel comfortable with between the eyes.” Head Coach Dave Serrano since he Turner’s nose was broken, she was a member of Horton’s staff. was knocked unconscious and re- There is no better example of quired reconstructive surgery, said the respect received from coaches her trial lawyer, Christopher Young. than Walter Ventura. Ventura was By Cameron pemstein/daily titan photo editor He said the May 2002 mishap left the main field worker at Goodwin Walter Ventura paints the lines of the soccer field in Titan Stadium on the afternoon of CSUF’s men’s soccer match against UC Riverside. the former season ticket holder, now Field when the Titans won the 2004 59, too anxious to sit through a live College World Series. He was given one of the younger members of the Areas such as left, center and right to maintain. Huse for the work that they do on baseball game. his own championship ring by the crew, Ramon Alamillo, Jr. field, as well as in front of the pitch- “We had five down days this sum- Anderson Family Field and the in- Sterling acknowledged that fans team. Alamillo, a second-generation ers mound and down the lines are mer, three of which were taken up tramural fields. in the stands have a responsibility to “I got it in a safe place, I’ll wear groundskeeper, had spent his entire high traffic areas and tend to wear by commercials and camps,” Dugas So next year when the Titans take pay attention. But he said the judge it on special occasions,” Ventura said day laying sod at Goodwin Field. out much faster then other areas of said. Goodwin Field, they will be reaping who threw out Turner’s lawsuit in jokingly. Although he never actually puts in the field. The humbleness of the grounds- the rewards of four groundskeepers 2005 should have let a jury decide if Ventura is now managing Titan an entirely new field, he does have to With the addition of the Fuller- keepers was most evident when they with major league dedication. the stadium owner was negligent for Stadium as well as the track. He has replace certain areas of the turf up to ton Flyers, a minor league baseball made a point of giving credit to col- “It’s just as good a field as Angels creating what Sterling called a “false since passed Goodwin Field on to three times a year. team, the field is even more difficult leagues Mike Freeman and Gordon Stadium,” a proud Panozzo said. sense of safety.” The Korner Jason Kornfeld Lakers outlook: Things are not as bad as they seem

My experience of waiting for though, as he could be a viable of- 20 minutes. Bynum is the main x- Halo 3’s midnight release was fensive threat. factor this year and the Lakers will trumped on Tuesday night when For the shooting guard slot, Kobe go as he goes. the Los Angeles Lakers officially -be Bean Bryant did his thing with 17 Brian Cook went 1-for-6, scor- gan their preseason from Hawaii. points in 21 minutes. Kobe really ing only two points in 15 unim- This time I only had to wait only played in the first and third pressive minutes. He will have to until 10 p.m., but I still had my quarters, with different responsibil- fight Radmanovic, Mihm, Turiaf, buddies giving me a hard time for ities in each one. In the first quar- Lamar Odom, Kwame Brown and how excited I was. As a matter of ter, Kobe looked for his teammates Bynum for minutes this year. fact, Snyder Says could hardly con- and then switched to scoring mode Odom, Brown and Luke Walton tain himself with how stoked I was for the third. He added five dimes did not play due to injuries, but all when the game began on live TV. on the night. three should have significant roles But this game against the Gold- Don’t expect No. 24 to sit too once the season begins. en State Warriors provided me with many minutes during the season. Look for this to be Odom’s an opportunity to do what I always He’ll get his playing time, and if the breakout year, finally. Odom was do during the NBA preseason: Lakers unite well enough, he may well on his way to having an all- scout my team and get a better un- just stick around another year. If star caliber season last year, before derstanding of where they might they flop and lose in the first round injuring his knee and tearing his end up when the season is over. convincingly, look for the Kobester labrum again. I’ll start by breaking down how to again demand a trade. Brown, Evans, Vujacic, Turiaf, each known player performed at Sasha Vujacic impressed off the and Mihm are all in their contract each position, and how they should bench, scoring 15 points in 23 years as well, so look for these five do during the regular season. Role minutes. If he makes the team, he to put in extra effort to fight for players are important, but I’m not will be competing with Maurice new contracts. going to cover everyone, especially Evans, Farmar, Crittenton, Fish, The Lakers could package a the camp invitees. Kobe and Coby Karl, for minutes group of players such as Brown, Starting at the point guard po- this year. Farmar and Cook to try to add a sition was Derek Fisher. It was so Vladimir Radmanovic is back veteran role player or someone that refreshing to see D-Fish back, and I ladies and gentlemen! After a dis- would upgrade their roster. will not miss the pouting of the re- mal, injury-plagued season last My starting lineup is: D-Fish, cently departed Smush Parker. Fish year, VladRad dropped 20 points Kobe, Walton, Odom and By- had a solid nine points and three with six boards on 5-for-7 shoot- num. assists in 17 minutes. I expect him ing from downtown. He should With the chemistry and depth to play 25 to 30 minutes a game get valuable minutes off the bench, this team has, especially at the during the regular season, and his in which he should produce a nice point guard and forward/center po- tenacity and leadership are invalu- scoring punch, silencing the crit- sitions, there is no reason to think able. ics. why they can’t win 50 games. Backing up Fisher were second- Ronny Turiaf also provided nice However, many of these players year guard Jordan Farmar and rook- energy at the power forward posi- have injury problems, so look for ie Javaris Crittenton. The battle for tion. Phil said he might start Turiaf them to win between 45-48 games, minutes between these two guards this year, although I like his inten- probably finishing sixth or seventh is going to be healthy competition. sity off the bench. in the Western Conference, and Farmar is more of a defensive an- Up front, Chris Mihm finally possibly moving out of the first chor and assist man, while Critten- made it back to the court after round of the playoffs. ton is more of an explosive scorer a year and a half! His rustiness In a seven game series with Phil and has lightning-quick speed to showed, but he should find his legs Jackson coaching and Kobe Bryant penetrate. soon enough and might end up controlling the game, you never Expect Farmar to see the bulk starting for the Lakers. know what can happen of back up minutes as Coach Phil Nineteen-year-old Andrew All of this could be irrelevant Jackson is known to limit the Bynum outplayed Mihm off the though, as the best team in the minutes of rookies. P.J. may be bench though, scoring nine points West, and in the league, is still the forced to give Crittenton some tick and pulling down 12 boards in just San Antonio Spurs.