PROTESTS ESCALATE in an Attempt to Establish an Autonomous Community, Students Barricaded Themselves in a Campus Building

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Vol. 87 Issue 15 March 4, 2010 Day of Action All levels of education unite in protest across California Cal State University students and faculty from the 23 campuses around the state will protest fee increases, budget cuts and furloughs. They will be joined by others from more than 100 different schools representing education ranging from K-12 to doctorate programs. occupation day THURSDAY Prior to ‘Day of Action,’ M.E.Ch.A. rallies on campus and other protesters barricade themselves inside the Humanities building. 3/3/2010

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton furlough fest PROTESTS ESCALATE In an attempt to establish an autonomous community, students barricaded themselves in a campus building

10/20/2009 By Laura Barron-Lopez Daily Titan News Editor [email protected]

At 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, a group Photos Daily Titan Archive of students from three different Southern Cal- Students hold Furlough Fest, a three-day campout on campus during the ifornia universities barricaded themselves in campus-mandated furlough week. Cal State Fullerton’s Humanities building in response to a university document that stated, petitioners hit titan walk “The fact that (literature, philosophy, and fine arts) are traditional parts of comprehensive universities is no longer a strong enough argument to the public.” James Goebel, a 23-year-old philosophy major and one of the students who barricaded themselves inside the building, elaborated on his interpretation of the university document released by Interim Director of University Planning Michael Parker. 10/13/2009 “Parker stated that education should only be geared toward the global market, that jobs that prepare you for business and communi- cation are easily justifiable, but programs that don’t seem to contribute to the economy are esoteric. So if it’s the case that the university Protesters occupy Titan Walk with flyers, banners and posters in an effort sees us as obsolete or irrelevant, then we take to encourage involvement and participation among CSUF students. over a building and we run it ourselves. So we essentially want to try and establish an autono- day of opposition mous zone in the university system,” Goebel said. “It is a very idealistic vision, and if you can defend the building long enough and have a community that is willing to engage with the occupation, then you secede from the university.” Among the students from CSUF, University of California Irvine and Claremont Commu- nity College (CCC) who were involved in the 9/29/2009 occupation, were members from the “Elephant in the Room” group.

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Protesters lead a march through campus, interrupting classes and chanting “Hell no, furlough!” protest preparation

Photo Courtesy Make believe committee The protesters used tipped-over dumpsters and bike racks Photo By Christa Connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor to barricade themselves inside the Humanities building. Ally Bordas signs a poster outside of the Humanities building during M.E.Ch. A.’s pre-protest for the March ‘Forth’ event. 9/28/2009 ASI supports higher education funding

CSUF students plan and prepare for “The Day of Opposition” against By Zam Anwar and Brenna Phillips “ASI feels it is important to support the best way to show their support is have the message extend be- budget cuts, furloughs and a 32 percent hike in student fees. Daily Titan Staff Writers the student body, so we are doing a to attend classes as usual. yond the March 4 protests. [email protected] silent protest to support them,” said “I respect their point of view,” said “I want this to be a the elephant in the room Kathy Ting-Ting Yu, ASI chief ad- Rahima Schwenkbeck, 25, a graduate statewide rallying Members of the Associated Stu- ministrative officer. student of American studies. “But I cry for the rest dents Inc. gathered at the Garden “We do want to fight for higher want to raise awareness by attending of the year,” Cafe in the Titan Student Union education, but we are doing it by my classes and hopefully make other W a s h i n g t o n Wednesday night standing unified students aware by being in class.” said. in preparation for and doing it in a Schwenkbeck, who heard about the the “Mobilization This is in peaceful manner.” preparation for the campaign through for Education” preparation for Ting-Ting Yu the school e-mail, said that she was protests that will “ said that the ASI making a t-shirt that she plans to wear will not be par- to class and to the protest that she 9/25/2009 be held statewide tomorrow’s rally for today. ticipating in any will participate in, in LA. ASI members higher education, walkouts or pro- Washington feels it is im- and students gar- and hopefully we’re tests. portant to maintain the nished 200 plain “If you are idea behind “Reinvest- white shirts with going to make it into fighting for educa- ment in Higher

the motto “Re- a larger campaign tion and value it, Education” as

Students, faculty and staff meet to voice their concerns at the first invest in Higher then why would part of ASI’s “Elephant in the Room” meeting. Education” in for the rest of the you even think m i s s i o n black paint Tues- “ of walking out a n d CSULB buries higher education day and Wednes- semester. of classes? Just by day nights. – Gregory Washington wearing the shirts “This is in ASI chief governmental we will stand in preparation for officer solidarity,” she tomorrow’s rally said. for higher edu- Many cation and hopefully we’re going to faculty, staff and students make it into a larger campaign for will be attending the the rest of the semester,” said Gregory march in Los An-

9/23/2009 Washington, ASI chief governmental geles or staging officer. walkouts, but ASI members, who prefer not to ASI mem- take a stance on the protest, are wear- b e r s ing the t-shirts as a form of peaceful feel protest and will pass them out to students on campus to get them more CSULB faculty and students helped organize an event to simulate the involved. symbolic funeral of ‘California’s Master Plan for Higher Education.’ 2 March 4, 2010 IN OTHER NEWS NPR sheds light on sexual assault By Katie Rossomano year at University of Wisconsin. INTERNATIONAL Daily Titan Staff Writer Dunn said that the night of the as- At least 33 Iraqis die in 3 pre-election bombings [email protected] sault she had been drinking heavily at a party. She went with two trusted National Public Radio collaborated male acquaintances to stop by a house BAGHDAD – Three powerful suicide bombings killed at least 33 people with journalists from The Center for on the way to the next party, but while and wounded more than 50 Wednesday in the restive Diyala province north- they were there the two men raped her east of Baghdad, authorities said. Most of those killed and wounded were Public Integrity to perform a one year Iraqi police officers charged with securing the province’s capital city ahead of investigation of how colleges and uni- while she was semiconscious. elections Sunday. versities handle cases of sexual assault. Unfortunately, Dunn’s reported The blasts occurred in quick succession, targeting police buildings in They found, according to a report experience is common among college Baqouba, the capital of Diyala, where local authorities are still battling Sunni by NPR, that “... even the best-inten- rape victims. Leavy said that at CSUF, Muslim extremists. The insurgents use the area’s orchards and farmlands to tioned of colleges are ill-equipped to 90 percent of rape cases are acquain- hide out since the United States and Iraqi offensives drove them from Bagh- investigate rape on campus, and mete tance rape and the 90 percent involve dad and the west. out adequate punishments.” NPR alcohol. “Alcohol is the number one The attacks were the deadliest so far in the tense period ahead of Iraq’s par- began discussing the investigation on date rape drug,” Leavy said. liamentary elections. air Feb. 24 and it will continue this Dunn remained silent about the at- week. tack until over a year later when a pro- Susan Leavy is the acting director of fessor mentioned rape during lecture. NATIONAL Cal State Fullerton’s Women’s Center, The professor said that assaults could Campus Crime Prevention Coordina- be reported to the dean of students. Governor faces scandal over baseball tickets tor and is a licensed marriage and fam- After class, Dunn went to the dean ily therapist. and reported the assault. NEW YORK – A New York ethics panel on Wednesday accused Gov. Da- “I am not surprised (by NPR and Kandy Mink Salas, Dean of Stu- vid Paterson of lying under oath and of improperly taking Yankee baseball CPI’s conclusions), but that is not the dents at CSUF, said that she would tickets, the latest scandal for the official who was forced to give up his chance case at our school. We take sexual as- always encourage a student who expe- to seek a full term this year. sault very seriously here,” Leavy said. rienced sexual assault to report it and The accusation, which could cost the governor about $100,000 in penalties, to pursue a campus judicial hearing was also referred to prosecutors in Albany, the state capital, who could bring CPI and NPR reporters sought criminal charges against Paterson, fighting to stay in office after allegations he to examine the potential causes of a and/or other legal action. “One of the intervened in a domestic violence case involving a top aide. disturbing statistic reported by the most challenging roadblocks to end- Paterson, a lieutenant governor who took the top office after his predeces- U.S. Department of Justice: one in ing sexual assault is the silence that sor quit in a prostitution scandal about two years ago, has insisted he will stay five women will be sexually assaulted surrounds it,” Mink Salas said. in office, though pressure from fellow Democrats has been building for him while in college. CPI reporters found a database Graphic Courtesy MCt to step aside. He has already given up a November race for his first full term Leavy said that at CSUF there have of approximately 130 colleges and students, Women’s Center, University CPI surveyed 260 crisis clinics and because of the lack of support. only been three reported incidences of universities that had received federal Police Department or Student Health programs of four-year public colleges sexual assault on campus in the past funding to help handle cases of sex- and Counseling Center. from across the country. CSUF was seven years. ual assault more effectively. At those However, even with these options, not asked to participate. 58s percent STATE Alison Greenberg, a biology major, schools, only 10 to 25 percent of the the majority of assaults are not re- of those that were contacted respond- said that she feels completely safe on men who were found responsible for ported. Nationally, 20 to 40 percent ed to the survey and the answers pro- Men arrested in connection with cow shooting campus. sexual assault were expelled. Mink Sa- of acquaintance rapes are reported, vided were then compared to official “I walk all the way to the A Lot at las said that at CSUF, students found said Leavy. She said that victim’s feel- crime data that universities must re- LIVERMORE – Three men have been arrested on suspicion of animal cru- 8:30 at night, I don’t even think about responsible for sexual assault would ings of shame and social restrictions port under the Clery Act. elty and negligently firing a gun after at least one of them allegedly shot into a (assault),” Greenberg said. “at a minimum be suspended, if not are some reasons for not wanting to The Clery Act, passed in 1990, re- Livermore field, killing a cow that had recently given birth. NPR began the series on air with expelled.” report assault. “Women’s rights have quires higher education systems to col- About 10:45 p.m., Feb. 20, police received a report of shots fired from a an introduction by NPR correspon- Leavy emphasized the importance come a long way, but still not far lect and report crime data to the U.S. blue Chevrolet Suburban on Ames Street and Dalton Avenue, said Lt. Matt dent Joseph Shapiro. Shapiro told the for survivors of sexual assault to know Sarsfield. enough; women (victims of assault) Department of Education. CSUF po- Officers spotted the SUV, stopped it and held five people inside at gun- story of Laura Dunn, who was alleg- that they have options. At CSUF, stu- are still blamed (by some people),” lice reported three on-campus sexual point. edly sexually assaulted her freshman dents can report assault to the dean of Leavy said. assaults between 2006 and 2008. Officers found a 9 mm glock pistol, Sarsfield said. At least one of the detained men told police he was test-firing the gun as they drove by the field. Jose Reymundo Jimenez, 21, and Ernesto Daniel Lozano-Mejia, 18, both of Tracy, and Luis Morales, 18, of Livermore were arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded gun, animal cruelty and discharging a firearm in a negligent manner, Barricaded: 'reclaiming' humanities Sarsfield said. The other two people in the car, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, were From Page 1 Brockie said that the students had The students’ identities were- re taken into consideration. As for the released. chains and other devices and used corded and then the students were UCI students, they were notified dur- The band of students staged several furniture, dumpsters and bike racks released. Their identities could not be ing the incident by campus police of protests last fall, including a sit-in at to block the doorways. released because the investigation is Penal Code 626.6, which states they For the Record Pollack Library and a “camp-out” on At 2:58 a.m., University Police ongoing, Brockie said. are not allowed to return to CSUF for the CSUF campus. were notified by the custodial staff “Once the investigation is over, the seven days and if they do, they would The number of students involved It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- and arrived on the scene. CSUF students’ cases will be handled be subject to arrest. in Wednesday morning’s protest re- UCI students participated “because tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. 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Corrections also will be noted on the online dents, seven confirmed as CSUF stu- If she has more questions pertaining to It’s a movement of solidarity, and we dents and three to four identified as “Upon entering the building, four the incident, she may do some inves- don’t differentiate ourselves from each version of the Daily Titan. students were immediately detained Please contact Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias at 657-278-5815 or UCI students, barricaded themselves tigating of her own. From there, she other,” Goebel said. inside the building. About 10 stu- and 12 scattered throughout the will make a determination on whether It remains unclear what the students at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report building in an attempt to hide. The any errors. dents outside the building fled the the student violated campus policy. 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Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan March 4, 2010 3 Legislation may limit Public Records Act in California By cort Tafoya can choose to not have Daily Titan Staff Writer their names be made [email protected] public. As far as law enforce- New legislation amend- ment goes, the CNPA ing the California Public does not believe that the Records Act, making current California Pub- it harder for the public lic Records Act hinders and journalists to obtain police investigation in criminal information, any way. could soon be passed. “If … release of ad- Assemblywoman Nor- dress information (or ma Torres (D-Pomona) any other of the gen- introduced the bill (AB erally releasable fac- photo Courtesy of Flickr.com 1682), which is being co- tual information about A sticker stuck to the back of a sign expressing frustration with the Patriot Act, which was passed shortly after 9/11. sponsored by Los Angeles an incident or arrest) County Sheriff Lee Baca. would harm the inves- Specifically, the new Photo Courtesy of insidesocal.com tigation or place any amendments would re- Assemblywoman Norma Torres individual in jeopardy, USA Patriot Act provisions extended strict all persons from the law already allows an Chirag Bhatka, a 22-year-old Cal learning the address of By cort Tafoya cies,” Harman said. agency to withhold it,” State Fullerton history major, voted for the victim of a crime and the and cause that person more harm. the CNPA said. Daily Titan Staff Writer The Patriot Act has been the sub- [email protected] Obama in the 2008 election, but was address of the person who Torres feels the right of the vic- ject of much controversy ever since its The CNPA has lobbied disappointed over the presidents deci- committed the crime. tim to keep their address private passing in 2001. Back in March 2009, Torres to narrow the restric- The USA Patriot Act of 2001 had sion to extend portions of the bill. Exceptions are made for should be protected. the American Civil Liberties Union tions in the bill, allowing the several of its provisions extended for “If he didn’t pass it, what would peo- people seeking such informa- But Johnson said that regardless released a comprehensive report of Pa- victim to keep their address one year by President Barack Obama ple say? If you’re against the bill, you’re tion for governmental, schol- of the law, if a criminal wants to triot Act abuses. private but opening up to and the democratically controlled portrayed as being anti-American. arly, journalistic or political get revenge against a former vic- ”From the gagging of our nation’s the public the address of the Congress Feb.27. Former President Obama doesn’t have the political cour- purposes. tim, they’ll find a way. librarians under the national security criminal. George W. Bush originally signed the age to fight against ideals he knows are However, these exceptions “If they’re so inclined to do so, letter statute to the gutting of time- “At this point, the CNPA Patriot Act into law with support from wrong,” Bhatka said. are only for people who live they’ll get back at them.” honored surveillance laws, the Patriot staff has no idea what the both parties in Congress shortly after Scott Spitzer, professor of political in the city that in which the The California Newspaper Pub- Act has been disastrous for Americans’ amendments might say or 9/11. science at CSUF believes the law had crime was lishers Association rights,” said Caroline Fredrickson, di- whether they will address the The three elements of the Patriot Act multiple facets to it. commit- (CNPA) has been rector of the ACLU Washington Leg- association’s concerns,” The that will stay in effect include court- “On the one hand, I recognize that ted. very outspoken in islative Office. It would hamper CNPA reported.“Torres ap- approved roving wiretaps that permit terrorism is a real threat. People want to Carolyn its criticism of the parently remains concerned CSUF criminal justice major An- our job, put a crimp surveillance on multiple phones, court do us harm, as we saw with the Christ- drew Gaerlan, 24, couldn’t quite make Johnson, a “ new legislation that the current law will be approved seizure of records and prop- mas day bomber. The question I always Cal State and is leading the up his mind when it came to support- in our responsibility used by criminals to access erty in anti-terrorism operations and have involves the court orders. The last Fuller ton fight to prevent ing the Patriot Act.

the addresses of victims to surveillance of what is called a “lone president decided we didn’t need to p r o f e s s o r to the public. its passing. “Sometimes I think we should do it. do them further harm. The wolf,” or a non-U.S. citizen suspected follow the 1978 FISA – (Foreign Intel-

of commu- “It is hard to Sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I think CNPA will continue to work of terrorist activities. Section 215, ligence Surveillance Act) – (a law that n i c a t i o n s conceive of legisla- the bill to protect journalists’ it’s completely un-American,” Gaerlan – Carolyn Johnson“ which allows for the search of library requires a court order to surveil citi- and for- tion affecting the said. ability to obtain the precise records without probable cause, was zens). If the court order part is going to mer mem- Professor of public’s right to Republicans on Capitol Hill, how- identity of both arrestees and also extended despite complaints from be taken seriously, I’m for it,” Spitzer ber of the communications know that would ever, vigorously defended Saturday’s victims of crime.” the American Library Association. said, adding his belief that when the California have a bigger neg- renewal of the Patriot Act provisions. Professor of criminal jus- Senate democrats attempted to use U.S. starts to sacrifice its freedoms, the Freedom of ative impact on “Recent terror attacks, such as those tice Nikos Guskos said that a super-majority of 60 votes to restrict terrorists win. Informa- crime and public at Fort Hood and on Christmas Day, the new amendments will be a some of the more intrusive sections of Representative Jane Harman (D- tion Committee, said that for safety in California,” the CNPA demonstrate just how severe of a threat good thing for newspapers. the Patriot Act, but were not able to get CA) claimed that there were abuses journalists, “it would hamper wrote. The CNPA pointed out we are facing. This extension keeps “I think to add this bill is to enough of the legislature on board. of the law under Bush and would not our job, put a crimp in our re- that records of such information PATRIOT’s security measures in place ensure journalistic integrity. If “Thrown away were restrictions vote for an extension. sponsibility to the public.” would not be able to be collected and demonstrates that there is a grow- you look at the LAPD Ram- and greater scrutiny on the govern- “While I strongly support using the The concern raised by Tor- if it wasn’t for taxpayer dollars. ing recognition that these crucial provi- part scandal, there was a fla- ment’s authority to spy on Americans most robust tools possible to go after res was simple: A criminal re- There are already privacy ex- sions must be preserved,” said Senator grant abuse by the LA Times and seize their records,” the Associated terrorists, Congress must revise and leased from jail has the ability emptions within the California Jeff Sessions (R-AL), a member of the and they hid behind the pub- Press reported. narrow – not extend – Bush era poli- under the current law to look Public Records Act. lic information act to prevent Senate Judiciary Committee. up the address of his victim Victims of rape, for example, liability to their newspaper.”

4 March 4, 2010 Shades of Green “Made from 100% all- Letter to the Editor natural opinion” Why Occupy? And Why the Humanities Building? Assassinating apples First and foremost, it is impor- The fact that these are traditional “Strategic Planning Activities 10-08 we refuse to allow the absence tant for us to express our unease parts of comprehensive universities is to 09-09”, students, faculty and staff of any disruption to a university by April Ehrlich aged? Stems are essential to hold leaves with the term “occupation.” no longer a strong enough argument are consistently referred to as “hu- system that seeks to expel Muslim Daily Titan Features Editor up to catch sun rays for photosynthe- The term’s historical indebt- to the public.” (p. 5) man capital”, “producers”, “consum- students at UC Irvine for protest- [email protected] sis, which is vital for a tree’s sustenance, edness to militarization/colonial Parker’s argument is that, given ers” as well as short- and long-term ing a pro-Zionist speaker while a and they also hold up flowers to allow exploitation is difficult to disas- the current social mandate (i.e. the “payoffs” meant for “repurposing” woman who hangs a noose at UC I once berated certain vegans for insects and birds to attain nutrients in sociate. demand for high level job prepara- and “downsizing”. San Diego faces mere suspension; being arrogant. A very small popula- order to pollinate the planet. By con- We use the term merely as a tion in areas like public administra- It is in the Schools of Humanities because it is absolutely impossible tion of responses agreed – they, too, suming hand-picked fruits and veg- means of putting ourselves in di- tion, business and communications), and Arts that we learn both the facts to offer our complicity towards had experienced pomposity regarding etables, we are stealing a tree’s ability to rect solidarity with the “occupa- the Schools of Humanities and Arts, and expressions of various forms of the systematic downsizing of staff a “showing off” of prominent cruelty- spread its seeds naturally, whilst starving tions” that have been occurring along with their social resistance and adjunct faculty; and, finally, free diets. But I think we forgot to men- insects and birds. the world over from universities subsequent dis- to the commod- because we offer our solidarity to tion something that I’ve only recently That is why I’ve decided to only eat to factories to foreclosed homes; ciplines, are The school ification of ev- the Tongva Indians who, for 18 decided to embrace. fruits that have naturally fallen from the from Asia to Europe to Africa to “socially irrel- erything – even years, have been fighting devel- First, I was a loose vegetarian. Or, as tree and hit the ground. I have become “of Humanities central and south America and, evant.” the commodi- opers to preserve the Puvunga, a some would put it, a “half-assed” veg- a fruitarian, because fruit nutrition now, here in the United States. However, can not be a truly fication of our burial ground on the western edge etarian. I would eat, say, chicken broth does not pollute the earth and allows They are happening and they are the term “social lives. of campus of CSU Long Beach. if my mom were to cook me soup, or the birth of new trees that provide life- growing. mandate” is du- autonomous space And it is As our project may be to open sushi when my dad would take me out supporting nutrients of the earth, un- The term that is perhaps more plicitous as it, in precisely these the school of Humanities to the for dinner. These situations were few like those barbaric standard-fruit-eating appropriate, and which still ex- reality, refers to until we have built programs (Afro- communities beyond the univer- and far between and were typically for vegans. presses the spirit of these move- no social body Ethnic Stud- sity context, those outside might the sake of loved ones and cultural ex- So I don’t eat anything unless it has ments, is “reclamation.” whatsoever. the community to ies, Chicana ask: why the barricades? periences. naturally fallen from a branch. Also, I Now to the question: why re- Instead, it re- defend it, to ensure and Chicano The school of Humanities can-

But, now I can see that I was wrong. have stopped using all products that ei- claim? fers to various Studies, Asian not be a truly autonomous space

I have decided to stop eating fish and ther test on animals or deplete any form Well, none other than CSUF’s components of a space devoid of American Stud- until we have built the commu- other animal-murdering substances of natural resources. That means no own strategic planner Michael the global econ- ies, Women’s nity to defend it, to ensure a space such as gelatin and broth. In addition shampoo, no soap, and no deoderant, Parker, as well the university’s omy. police, university “ Studies, Mod- devoid of police, university and to this, I have nixed all forms of dairy not even Tom’s (Tom’s all-natural prod- administration, has put out the As Parker and state violence ern Languages, state violence and repression. from my diet, such as cheese, yogurt ucts still use sources that could feed or call. writes: “…inter- Classical Guitar, As Michael Parker and the and ice cream. house an animal, which is more im- In a document that was re- national corpo- and repression. and so many university administration have Why? Well, let’s just say a light has portant than deodorizing my armpits). leased as “pre-event reading” for rations, the Eu- more) that show put the call out to reclaim spaces, shone upon me. I now understand I am no longer washing my clothes, the President’s Planning Retreat ropean economic Union, the World us a world beyond mere commodities we put the call out to those com- why anybody would call an egg-frying, because that uses water essential to fish, held on January 20th, 2010 Park- Bank, the International Monetary and engage critically with the estab- munities that wish to oppose sys- milk-chugging vegetarian an insuffer- and I do not walk on the sidewalk, beer wrote the following: Fund, and other international trade lished order of the global economy, tematic and conventional racism, able monster that was raised off a fam- cause I don’t agree with paving an in- “If degrees obviously lead to groups have become an organizing that Parker designates as “merely de- classism and sexism. ily of twits. sect’s home. jobs in fields like healthcare, pub- principle for society and are once sirable” and “non-essential.” WE are After all, we Americans are so good Then again, if I am still eating fruit, lic administration and pre-legal again reshaping the nature of univer- not surprised because WE are dan- Signed from the stu- at understanding and embracing diver- that means I will be eating the seeds training, science and engineering, sities.” (p. 10) gerous. dents who participated sity. That is why I am now telling all of that are essential to tree reproduction. research support, communica- Thus, it seems clear to us that the And this is precisely why we are in the occupation of the my omnivore friends, family and casual So, if we all become fruitarians, we will tions, business, pre-medical and Schools of Humanities and Arts are reclaiming the Humanities building: humanities building acquaintances that they are wrong. I deplete the earth’s fruit sources such as dental training that can be seen as not “socially” irrelevant but, instead, because we do not trust an admin- Wednesday. (See page 1) don’t care if you were raised off chicken apples, oranges and persimmons. Dear crucial to society, then we make “economically” irrelevant and, even, istration that seeks to marginalize fingers, or if your species had developed God, what would we do without per- our case. politically dangerous to the estab- alternative narratives to the Univer- Editor’s note: This letter canine teeth after billions of years of simmons?! More esoteric offerings such as lished economic order that has be- sity of Phoenix business model (p. is also available on several natural selection – your culture and Well, it looks like the least hypo- literature, philosophy, fine arts, come an “organizing principle for 10); because we cannot acquiesce web sites. It is printed here your beliefs are completely wrong and, critical way to avoid the exploitation and so forth will only be justi- society.” to a university administration that as a Letter to the Editor better yet, monstrous. of animals and natural sources is to just fied in the minds of the public as Throughout the Presidents Plan- called the 2007 CSUF on-campus because it was sent and ad- Vegans aren’t any better. Did you stop eating altogether. So, I guess I will they are clearly related to practical ning Retreat document, as well as noose-hangings merely an “offensive dressed to the Daily Titan’s know that when a fruit is picked, the starve and die one day, but long live concerns. another document by Parker entitled act” and not a hate crime; because executive editor. stems and leaves of the tree are dam- Mother Earth! March 4, 2010 5 Santa Ana Two-man band talks Bar host to gourmet growth and success By Matthew Baldwin For the Daily Titan food, music [email protected] By skyler blair For fans of: Against Me!, American For the Daily Titan Football, Ghost Mice, This Bike is a [email protected] Pipe Bomb

Nestled on the outskirts of Santa Photo By Skyler Blair/For the Daily Titan Andrew Jackson Jihad has re- Ana’s Artist District is The Crosby, From left: Claudia Ochoa, 26; Gabrielle Delatorre, 25; and Liz Ochoa, 20; chatting ceived quite a bit of attention in one of the area’s newest establishments beneath the artwork of Barbara Godoy during an early evening dine in at The Crosby. the last couple years for their in- progressively making a name for itself fectious sound and strange band among fine diners, local artists and “We have two menus now: The and ask us about it, but there are a lot name. Because of the political na- music lovers alike. The Crosby will be chef’s menu, which is more creative of people who still don’t know about ture of their lyrics, it’s not a sur- entering its two-year anniversary April culinary dishes and the hidden gems it because we don’t have a big sign prise that they caught the attention 2 and visual arts student at Cal State like filet mignon, and right now we outside. In some ways it works to our of filmmaker Michael Moore. Fullerton and General Manager Dante have a really good pork tenderloin advantage because people feel that it’s According to the band’s Wiki- Parel has been there from the very be- cheese purees," Purel said. intimate and their personal spot.” pedia page, Moore used their song ginning. If that hasn’t already gotten your And it’s this quiet and intimate at- “Guilt: The Song” in the promo- The Crosby was the brainchild of mouth watering, The Crosby also of- mosphere that attracts many patrons tional trailers for his documentary Marc Yamaoka, Phil Nisco and Chris fers more of a diner’s menu with af- during the dinner hours. But don’t be Capitalism: A Love Story. Alfaro, three young entrepreneurs who fordable items such as ‘the starving fooled, The Crosby turns into a bump- “Actually, that never happened” are musicians and artists themselves. artist grilled cheese,’ which has gruyere ing venue blasting music across Broad- said Sean Bonnette, guitarist and Parel met the current owners while cheese, sautéed balsamic mushrooms way, bringing in the younger late night vocalist of Andrew Jackson Jihad. working at The Lab in Costa Mesa. and a tomato shooter for only $5. crowd to listen to a smorgasbord of “I think what happened is His experience in fine dining led the They also cater to a vegan crowd with musical genres, from up-and-coming whoever posted the trailer to the three owners to decide to let him in on a selection of items like the ‘chili cheese local musicians and DJs. movie that had used the song ‘Pa- their audacious plan. fries’ consisting of “meatless” ground “On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you per Planes’ by M.I.A at the bottom “I have been working in the restau- beef, kidney beans, black beans and can hear punk, garage and psychedelic of the blog was like ‘oh yeah, also rant industry for about 8 years, which tomato for $5. rock ‘n’ roll.” Parel said. “Thursdays right now I’m listening to ‘Guilt: is one of the reasons why they brought Parel explained that The Crosby has through Saturdays you get everything The Song’ by Andrew Jackson Ji- me on, but I have never opened my always been a kind of hide-away from from hip -hop to electro to soul – more had.’ ” own restaurant,” Parel said. “So we are public view and when they first opened of a dancing vibe – and every Friday is Okay, so maybe they didn’t cap- all kind of learning as we go.” most business was generated via word Obey Radio.” ture Moore’s attention (and maybe Parel explained that the owners had of mouth. From the outside, you might In addition to the local sounds, you can’t believe everything you really no true experience not recog- one can find an ever-changing assort- read on Wikipedia), but it’s no lie in owning and operat- nize that it is ment of local artwork as well. Cur- that Andrew Jackson Jihad have ing a restaurant going People feel that a restaurant rently on display is a piece by Barbara made quite a name for themselves into this project. They at all. Once Godoy. Also, every third Tuesday of in the folk-punk community. are all “musicians, artists, “it’s intimate and their inside, it each month The Crosby holds -Tri Hailing from Phoenix Andrew graphic designers and personal spot. has a quaint fecta, where artists display their works Jackson Jihad formed in 2004 clothing designers,” Parel “ ambiance, throughout the restaurant. There is when Bonnette and Ben Gallaty explained, which is why – Dante Parel resembling a also the Obey sponsored billboard di- were both working at a coffee they thought it would be 1920s New rectly above the door which changes shop. photo courtesy of asian man records a good idea to bring their CSUF visual arts York pub. frequently as well. The current bill- According to Bonnette, he had Andrew Jackson Jihad is Ben Gallaty (fleft) and Sean Bonnette. The band formed in ideas together and make student “ W h e n board is a provocative design created been writing songs and asked Gal- Phoenix while the duo worked in a coffee shop in 2004. a place that could serve the owners in collaboration with some artists from laty, who had just acquired an up- as an artistic community – with the were designing the place, they were To Die For and Sid’s Tattoo. right bass, to start a band. No. Bonnette also cites Neutral to previous releases, including addition of delicious food and spirits. modeling after the old speak-easy style. The Crosby has grown a great deal “It seemed like a good fit,” Bon- Milk Hotel, whom the band cov- drum sets and kazoos. The Crosby began with the notion The whole bar is made out of wood so in its short time and has already shown nette said. ered for their contribution to Sub- “I think people might like it of serving gourmet pizzas and a few it has that antique feel to it,” said Parel. itself to be one of Santa Ana’s hidden They decided on the name An- urban Home Record’s Under the because it wasn’t the same record pastas as well as a late night bar that “Now that we have been here longer it night spots where locals know they can drew Jackson Jihad after a discus- Influence series, The Clash and the that we’ve made,” Bonnette said. served beer and wine, but has grown has caught on and we have this logo on find an excellent mixture of music, art sion about Andrew Jackson, the Pixies as influences. “I think we grew and developed a since then. the front window and people come in and good food. seventh president of the United And while Bonnette and Gallaty lot as a band, or at least as selectors States. make up Andrew Jackson Jihad, of musicians that we got on our re- “He was a very interesting po- the band is not exclusive to the cord. It’s really diverse. I think it’s litical figure,” Bonnette said. “Not two. They enlist friends and fellow a fun record.” Craic Haus brings unique show to Becker really a good political figure, but members of the local Phoenix scene With the music industry in such an interesting one … he was at war to sit in with the band, whether it a chaotic state, which Bonnette re- By mec valle noticeable rockabilly sound. Danny “We want our music to be totally with everyone.” be on album or live. The revolv- fers to as both “cool” and “interest- For the Daily Titan Oberbeck on the drums mixed his unexpected while staying true to our The name, suggested by Gallaty, ing line-up helps keep the band’s ing,” the chance to grow is some- [email protected] unique style with a traditional Irish Irish heritage,” said Johnson. was in Bonnette’s mind a tempo- sound both fresh and evolving. thing both possible and intriguing This can be heard on last year’s Craic Haus rocked the Becker flute and amusing lyrics. “This band is definitely in my top rary name only meant to last a to the band. release, Can’t Maintain, which was Amphitheatre on Wednesday at Craic Haus also mixes in blues three of performances I’ve seen at couple shows. But now, he said Bonnette says that working with a departure of sorts for the duo. noon and delivered a standout per- and swing music into their set, as the theatre,” said Cal State Fullerton “we’re stuck with it.” Asian Man Records is great, but For one, it’s a far more personal formance, not only through their is apparent in the song “Same Auld junior Vanessa Espino. “It was great And like the name would sug- realizes that a move to a larger la- album then it’s previous releases, music, but also through their motto: Wasted Morning.” to hear something so different.” gest, Andrew Jackson Jihad is any- bel is a possibility. including 2007s LP, People Who to “enjoy yourself.” The oddest addition in the already Although the band played an ex- thing but conventional. Eat Can Eat People Are the Luckiest The band infused different- ele versatile mix is the Irish influence. ceptional set, their spirit was key in One look at the influences sec- People in the World, dealing more ments from many genres in their All this is done in hopes of creating producing a successful show. The tion on the band’s Myspace page with personal reflection then with music, creating a one-of-a-kind something different for the masses to word “craic” comes from an Irish could help explain the band‘s less politics. sound. Dylan Oberbeck and Julian enjoy, according to the band. Craic and German linage, meaning “fun”. than conventional sound; listing Also, the band recruited musi- Johnson played the electric guitar Haus’ goal is to create an entirely That is what Craic Haus hopes to ac- both 70s folk-singer Joni Mitchell cians to play instruments foreign and the classic bass, giving off of a new genre. complish with fans. They want their and progressive punk’s Nomeans- audience to “just have fun.” “If I were to sum up the band in one word, it be adventure,” said Oberbeck. Craic Haus’ desire for everyone to have fun with their music adds char- acter to the show. “There is definitely a certain attitude Craic gives on the stage that is hard to not enjoy,” said Adrian John- son, a guest performer. “It is just so ‘craicadelic’ and intensely fun.”

Multimedia For video of Craic Haus’ show, visit: Photo By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor www.dailytitan.com/ Craic Haus played the Becker Ampitheatre Wednesday at noon. The band infused craichaus different elements from multiple genres, creating a unique sound. 6 March 4, 2010 Alkaline Trio – Editors’ Yeasayer – This Addiction By James Gobee Odd Blood Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] Playlist By Tanya Ghahremani Daily Titan Staff Writer For fans of: Hot Water Music, The [email protected] Lawerence Arms, One Man Army From a band that sings about vam- I lay me down to pass out wasted, Favorite Movie Soundtrack For fans of: Le Loup, Dirty Projec- pires and suicide, Alkaline Trio’s ninth again. Guess that makes this the sev- tors, Animal Collective The fifth track on the album, album This Addictionfalls short on the enth time this week” from “Those “O.N.E.” is a happier, lighter dark scale. This is a back-to-basics rock Lungs” give the album’s lyrics a dark Yeasayer’s second album may be track, with doses of electronica ex- Meghan Alfano – Sound-Off Editor titled Odd Blood, but that might be pertly mixed with hints of alterna- album for the Trio and embraces a sense of humor that make the simple Marie Antionette sound that helped the band gain their songs more unique. slightly misleading – the album is tive rock. fan base from their first full-length al- The albums opening track, “This anything but odd. It’s an absolute Though the lyrics are greatly April Ehrlich – Features Editor vision for any indie music lover. overshadowed by the actual music, bum, Goddamnit, in 1998. Addiction”, is one of the more upbeat Amilé Alkaline Trio has bounced from la- songs and the love song is a great sing- Their sound seems to change they’re not bad. In the album’s sec- bel to label trying to find the perfect along song to be content about mak- from song to song without seem- ond track, “Ambling Alps,” they’re Danielle Flint – Copy Editor ing schizophrenic. But if one were even a little inspirational. fit, just like Goldilocks trying to find ing it one of the best. The Blues Brothers the right bowl of porridge. The Trio “Dine, Dine My Darling” strikes as to try and describe their general “Now, the world can be an un- has collaborated with Heart & Skull/ an upbeat happy-go-lucky reverence to music, it would be a mixture of fair place at times/but your lows Adrian Gaitan – Copy Editor Depeche Mode’s cool rhythms, will have their compliment of Epitaph Records to put out this fun The Misfits’, “Die, Die My Darling.” Garden State new album. “Eating Me Alive” has an ‘80s synthe- Matt & Kim’s upbeat tempo, and highs/and, if anyone should cheat Although the album is riddled with sizer in it reminiscent of The Cure, MGMT’s futuristic melodies. you, take advantage of, or beat Chris Ullyott – Webmaster It seems conflicting, but it’s like you/raise your head and wear your imagery from a heroin-busy basement, although the keyboards are less appar- O Brother, Where Art Thou? the emotion seems more of a sugar ent than in previous albums. “Piss and the attraction of magnets – it just wounds with pride.” high than an estranged opiate high. Vinegar” is a great song full of great works. Odd Blood is both an album Isa Ghani – Multimedia Editor The album opens with “The that one could listen to individual The semi-goth punk band is more melodies and a feeling that leaves a Stranger than Fiction known as emo’s poster child because strange feeling of cheer. “Lead Poison- Children,” a track clearly synthe- songs or listen to the whole album of their style of music and image they ing” has a punk twinge encompassed sized to the edge of the world and in one sitting – the contrast leaves Christa Connelly – Photo Editor back again – but in a good way. It’s no room for boredom or monot- portray. with horns that give it a ska sentiment Wicker Park This Addiction gives a nice change and makes it a great listen. dark and deep and slightly unex- ony. from their other albums, Crimson and Overall, the album is a good one pected, sending the listener into a Though the songs are experi- Donald C. Stefanovich – News Editor trance from which escape is only mental in some forms, one thing Agony and Irony. It never catches the that someone could listen to in its en- SLC Punk same fast speed as early albums God- tirety and be happy with. After the title possible after the last track has fin- is for sure: Yeasayer has a lot to say damnit or Maybe I’ll Catch Fire, but it track, the rest of the album maintains a ished playing. “yea!” about. still remains heavy and catchy. simple chord progression and lacks the Lead guitarist and singer Matt Ski- speed of some of their senior albums. ba’s lyrics are still dirty as if floating in However, it is a great album to listen to sweat, blood and bile. Lines like “Now when you’re driving in the rain. Rocky Votolato tells his ‘True Devotion’

Broken Bells – Broken Bells By juanita vasquez so I feel like this record really came By Brittny Ulate where Danger Mouse’s talent lies: Daily Titan Staff Writer out of that period.” Daily Titan Detour Editor he has the ability to complement [email protected] DT: Don’t you feel exposed or [email protected] the style of every vocalist he works vulnerable when you write about with, whether it be Mercer or Cee- For fans of: Pedro the Lion, Owen, these experiences? For fans of: Yeasayer, Edward Lo Green, his partner in Gnarls Dustin Kensrue RV: I don’t really feel that way Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros, The Barkley. about this album. Even though it Shins Unlike his work with The Shins, Born in Texas and raised in Se- was things I was going through, where his vocals can sometimes be attle, Rocky Votolato has always it’s based on literature too. There’s Brian Burton is a very busy man. drowned out and have to compete walked the line between aggressive stories and characters involved that Along with being a producer on with the rest of the ensemble, Mer- punk rock and mellow songs. His aren’t exactly from my life. But I De- such albums as the Gorillaz’s cer’s lyrics come through loud and An upbeat tempo, handclaps two-sound personas have never don’t feel vulnerable for some rea- mon Days Modern Guilt and Beck’s clear, making them the focal point and Mercer’s falsetto in “The Ghost quite settled down in any particu- son. I just feel like I was doing he also keeps himself busy creat- of every song. “Broken Bells” is not Inside” make this one of the best lar scene. On True Devotion, Voto- what I had to do to survive, to ing new groups and collaborating revolutionary in any means, but it tracks on the album. It actually lato’s sixth solo full-length release, kind of get through a dark period with different frontmen. Burton, is a solid record. It will not wake seems like one of his most complex the singer-songwriter sounds like of my life. aka Danger Mouse, is half of Bro- you up and stand you at attention, songs on the album with it’s combi- he’s finally found a locale where his Although Votolato now sees ken Bells, the new group featuring it is, however, an album that will nation of beats, strings and a piano. folk-rock sounds can be anchored Photo courtesy of Tiny Humans True Devotion as a third object, frontman James Mercer of indie make you appreciate music and the This is the song to blast if there was down. the sense of detachment that has powerhouse The Shins. artisanship that goes into produc- one to blast at all on this record. Daily Titan: Tell me a bit about DT: There are words such as come between the product and The duo is set to release their ing this kind of collaboration. “October” and “The Mall & Mis- your new album. “broken,” “shattered” and “pieces” the creator is not something to highly-anticipated self-titled album Key tracks on the album include ery” are the two tracks that sound Rocky Votolato: I feel like it is all throughout the first half of the worry about. Writing the album on March 9. “The High Road,” which starts off the most like traditional Shins ma- easily split into two pieces. I wanted album. Why? helped the singer-songwriter deal A first listen of the album will sounding like a broken-down ar- terial. Although “The Mall & Mis- to write and to record what going RV: For me, I feel like music has with his personal demons, and he leave you making blatant Shins cade game. Mercer’s lyrics come in ery” starts off soft and slow it picks on with me and my life at the time. always been there as something to hopes that it can now guide and references. The difference comes slowly, making the song a bitter- up in the middle of the track, end- It’s kind of a mixture of autobiog- help me deal with my own men- help other people deal with their in the arrangements behind the sweet introduction to the album. ing the album on a high note. raphy and fiction at the same time. tal problems. Leading up to this problems. vocals. Instead of the mandatory “Trap Doors” combines Mercer’s For a chance to win your own It’s kind of a story about somebody record I had had a little bit of a “I hope they can feel something indie guitar riffs and wallowing cautionary lyrics and the sound of copy of a special edition of this al- who’s really lost, you know, just breakdown. I stopped touring and from the album,” Votolato contin- pluck of guitar strings, there is a an organ in the background as a bum , visit the Sound Spectrum in struggling with different issues and I stopped traveling around and I ued, “because existential suffering softer electric-infused sound pro- sort of musical sermon. It is a sleepy Laguna Beach Saturday, March 6 then coming to some sort of accep- ended up taking a look at my life can make life a very difficult thing vided by Danger Mouse. That is number that is still powerful. from 1-2 p.m. tance and understanding. and where things were going. And to figure out.” March 4, 2010 7

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The Titans are looking for some sweet revenge this time around. “I haven’t beat UOP in the two years I’ve been here so I’m going to Titans look to finish strong be fired up because it’s going to be my last chance to get a win against them,” said senior forward Gerard Men’s basketball is on a Anderson. quest for the second seed in “We are going to treat this like a the Big West Tournament championship game.” The game will be nationally tele- By simon liang vised on ESPNU and the Titans Daily Titan Sports Editor have won all four of their televised [email protected] games this season. Most notable was an early season- It is not how you start, but how double overtime victory over UCLA you finish. Nov. 16 at Pauley Pavilion. Prior to the start of the 2009-10 “I think our guys really relish the men’s basketball season, Cal State opportunity to play on TV,” Burton Fullerton was predicted by a Califor- said. nia media panel to finish seventh in As important as tonight will be, the Big West Conference. maintaining their focus on Saturday The Titans are currently in third against the Aggies will be extremely place (8-6 Big West) and look to crucial. gain some momentum in their last UC Davis should not be over- two games of the regular season at looked because they are right behind Titan Gym – University of the Pa- the Titans at fourth place. cific (10-4 Big West) tonight at 8:05 In their first game against the Ag- p.m. and Saturday against UC Davis gies Jan. 2 at the Pavilion, the Titans (7-7 Big West) at 6:05 p.m. had a rally in the second half but lost “We have a chip on our shoul- 67-63. der this time, Pacific and UC Davis The Aggies were without their both beat us,” said sophomore guard leading scorer, junior guard Mark Jacques Streeter. “Now they’re com- Payne, but now they are back to full ing to our house so we’re trying to strength. win both to get a good seed in the “Davis is a problem because they tournament.” photo By chad uemera/For the Daily Titan have three outstanding players in However, the Titans shouldn’t be The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team celebrates in front of a crowd of 4,806 after a clutch shot in the closing seconds against Long Beach State at Walter Pyramid Feb. 4. (Joe) Harden, (Dominic) Calegari too comfortable. They could drop and Payne,” Burton said. out of the top four with only two UC Santa Barbara – second place Long Beach State Feb. 4 at Walter In their last game, Streeter knocked In their first matchup Jan. 21 at This week will be the biggest chal- losses. will be decided by a coin toss. Pyramid, they came back to Titan down a running three-pointer at the Alex G. Spanos Center, a valiant lenge for CSUF and it will be a test Being in the top four has its perks, And the perk of being one of the Gym and lost to last place UC Riv- buzzer to defeat Cal Poly San Luis second half effort was not enough as to see if they can put everything to- which is a first round bye. top two seeds? erside in a game where they lacked Obispo on the road. they fell short 80-73. gether before the Big West Tourna- The team is not content with their A bye until the semifinals, which energy and drive. “The one thing about our team “We played well up there,” Burton ment. position; they are looking to possibly means they only have to play two After an emotional triple overtime that is positive is that when the game said. “With three minutes to go, we “I really hope we can relax and secure the second seed with two wins games en route to the NCAA Tour- game over Cal State Northridge Feb. is on the line, they really step up,” were up three and we just couldn’t play through it and keep it close,” this week. nament. 13 at the Matadome, the Titans only said Titan Head Coach Bob Burton. hold it together.” Burton said. “If we do, we have a If the Titans go 2-0 and Pacific One cause for concern will be beat a transitioning Div. II Southern How will the team respond this Pacific is the best team in the chance to win because our guys have loses both of their games this week – CSUF playing at home again. Com- Illinois University Edwardsville by time? First off, they have lost to both league and attacking their defense is been really good at the end of close both teams were swept by first place ing off an emotional victory against four. Pacific and UC Davis. a problem, Burton said. games.” Sprinters have strict guidelines off the track to stay sharp

By michelle tuyub In any diet, every meal of the day Most sprinters will not eat a big For the Daily Titan is necessary and important to main- meal right before practice because it [email protected] tain a healthy and fit body. may cause cramping and limit their For sprinters, the day starts with a effectiveness. Diets and eating habits are small meal. “(I) can’t eat a essential to any athlete’s perfor- Breakfast con- big meal before mance. sists of eating ei- If you don’t me- practice, (or I’ll)

The diet of the sprinter tends ther cereal, fruit, diate or eat, your have to throw

to be very strict, and they must a granola bar or a “ up,” said senior follow the recommendations small omelet. practice will not be sprinter/jumper given by coaches to achieve their For lunch, “ Laron Brown. goals. sprinters typically effective. “I try to eat as “(Diet) affects your body and go for something – DeAndrae Woods healthy as pos- performance,” said sophomore with carbohy- Sophomore sprinter sible.” sprinter DeAndrae Woods. “If drates. Sprinters work you don’t mediate or eat, your Carbohydrates out Monday practice will not be effective,” are essential for energy while practic- through Friday and lift weights four added Woods. ing. days a week. “We develop and design strength and conditioning protocols and try to implement them,” said Greg Van- dermade, head strength and conditioning coach. Diet plays a prominent role when it comes to an athlete’s performance. Using the analogy of an automobile, Vandermade further explained. “If you put low-grade fuel in a Photos By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor high-performance automobile, what Sophomore sprinter DeAndrae Woods sprints off his starting position and into a perfect stride during track practice. would the outcome be?” In the same way, if an athlete puts foods, or anything deep fried and made uses. Throughout the day, the “I love pizza, I just can’t eat it as low quality food inside their body, highly saturated. sprinters will snack on granola bars, much,” Woods said when asked if it the body will not work at its best. He said that he attempts to keep crackers and trail mix, all while was hard to mantain a healthy diet. They must be cautious of what athletes in a 4-1 carbs and protein drinking at least three bottles of With diet impacting athletic they eat for dinner, and eat foods ratio. water a day. performance so much, Woods and that are high in protein. Snacking is recommended The downside to eating healthy Brown make sure to eat right. Dinner can consist of meat, veg- throughout the day, because it’s im- is the cost. “If you do not eat, live, train and etables, rice, chicken or pasta. portant to maintain nourishment. “Eating right is not cheap,” Van- sleep right you’re not going to get Vanpdermade said that he ad- “Never hungry, never full” is dermade said. “(You) pay for what the ultimate training goal,” Vander- Sophomores Bryan Luther and Krizia Apelar get into position for a practice sprint. vises athletes to stay away from fatty the rule of thumb that Vander- you get.” made said.