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Volume 92, Issue 52 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012 dailytitan.com PARKING WOES AFFECT CLASS ATTENDANCE CAMPUS | Outreach ASI reviews checklist as semester winds down President and staff look LGBTQ Resource Center in the Titan back at achievements and Student Union, persuading roughly shortcomings of fall 2012 2,200 students to register to vote and the success of the smaller programs ERIC FARRELL within ASI in reaching out to different Daily Titan types of students on campus. Executive Vice President Katie Aya- The fall 2012 semester has come la referenced the new “Get Involved” and gone, and with it another semes- tab in the Student Portal as a way for ter is in the books for Cal State Ful- even more students to interact with lerton’s Associated Students Inc. their campus and community. Key members of the ASI executive The feature was created by Dean of staff reflected on the successes and Students Lea Jarnagin, after a study shortcomings of the student organi- by the University of Indiana showed zation and shared experiences of their CSUF’s student involvement to be first semester in office. relatively low. ASI President Dwayne Mason Jr. “The Dean of Students office did noted that at the beginning of the an analysis about why there is a lapse semester, ASI’s goals were to establish in our students getting involved. WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan ties with the new crop of university Some of the recurring things in- The Eastside Structure, built in 2010 with parking permit revenues, added 1,500 spaces to CSUF’s total of 11,335. administrators, push voter registra- cluded students not knowing the ter- tion and Proposition 30 and spread minology of what ‘getting involved’ more awareness of what ASI has to means. If you’re going to the library offer. On those grounds, Mason said to do study sessions, you’re getting in- ASI was very successful. volved on campus,” said Ayala. “It’s always a goal for us to push The analysis resulted in the Get A common struggle ASI involvement. We were very suc- Involved tab, which gives a daily Lack of spaces causes tardiness; students who fail to find parking in time for the leave. That’s only if I have to go to class for cessful in getting all of the student- schedule of events on campus and as class time wears on, unlucky beginning of class and turn around to go back an exam or if an assignment is due,” he said. appointed positions filled,” said allows for students to track their in- drivers give up and go home home, as well as those who do not have the time Compared to other CSUs with large student Mason. “I would also like to high- volvement. to get to campus an hour early to park. populations, such as Cal State Long Beach and light our street team, which is a new “I think that with the new dorms, JAZMIN SANCHEZ The unfortunate parking reality puts atten- San Diego State, CSUF ranks low on parking take on our volunteer group that we with CollegeTown, this new technol- Daily Titan dance and eventually grade point averages at inventory and peaks at parking costs. have in ASI. We’ve had consistent ogy and all of this more centralized risk. Many instructors are known to follow CSUF has a total of 11,335 parking spots attendance with members coming involvement, it will help with the is- Monday through Thursday, nearly 38,000 through on threats to drop students who rack excluding those at the Irvine Campus, ac- back, and we’re looking to keep that sue of that commuter school aspect students fight for a spot to park at Cal State up enough absences. cording to CSUF’s parking site as of October, strong.” that we have,” Ayala said. Fullerton. Some circle lots over and over Konnor Feece, 20, a psychology major, which can be compared to Long Beach’s es- Other accomplishments Mason again while others venture into the parking said he never finds parking immediately and timated 13,681 spaces and San Diego’s esti- highlighted include the opening of the SEE ASI, 2 structures to wait by elevators in search of it usually takes him about 30 minutes to mated 14,771. swapping spaces with a fellow student. find a spot. Then, there are those who are left behind: “If it takes me longer than 45 minutes, I SEE PARKING, 3 NATIONAL | College tuition

FOOD | Off-campus dining Students wait Waffles burn out to see effects of local coffee shop Tully’s Coffee is closing and After years of serving, Tully’s education reform being replaced by Jay’s Coffee on Nutwood Avenue, across Coffee Waffles & More the street from Cal State Fullerton, Obama administration is closing down to be replaced by seeks to implement new STUDENT PETER PHAM Jay’s Coffee Waffles & More. programs for students Daily Titan Nestled between Cantina PROGRAMS Lounge Mexican Grill and The CRYSTAL CHAVIRA ON THE TABLE Since its doors opened two Flame Broiler, Tully’s has been a For the Daily Titan years ago, Tully’s Coffee has been a loyal friend to those in need of home for college students, profes- that little nudge to wake up. While campaigning for re- sors and residents of Fullerton. While multiple Starbucks loca- WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan election earlier this year, Presi- “Pay as you earn” The cozy little niche is the place tions lay scattered around cam- Jay’s Coffee Waffles & More will debut its new menu Jan. 1, 2013. dent Barack Obama said he would many people come to; not just for pus catering to the busy college dedicate his new presidential term the freshly brewed, caffeinated students and professors, a trip The coffeehouse franchise has “The students and the teach- to building up the middle class beverage that wakes, warms and to Tully’s is comparable to head- become a staple to college stu- ers have been great clientele,” said through higher education. “Race to the top” welcomes young and old alike, but ing home to kick off one’s shoes dents, but unlike the busy atmo- Lola Renee Chadwick, store man- Obama said in a speech that by to also interact in a friendly envi- (though they frown upon the lit- sphere of the Starbucks Coffee- ager at Tully’s. 2020, “America will once again ronment, get work done and un- eral) and put up one’s feet (again, house, Tully’s staff always has time have the highest proportion of col- wind after a stressful day. also frowned upon). to get to know the customers. SEE TULLY’S, 6 lege graduates in the world.” American Opportunity To make college more affordable, Obama has raised the maximum Tax Credit NATIONAL | Psychology Pell Grant award to $5,635 for the 2013-14 award year. The “Pay as You Earn” student “I’m glad I went to college when Asperger’s name and definition changed loan repayment program goes into I did. Who knows how expensive it effect Dec. 21. The program plans will be next fall,” said Julio Jimenez, Families criticize move, fear loved DSM 5 will have some major controversy behind a support services coordinator for Cal State Ful- to bring down student loan repay- a political science major at Cal State ones may no longer be eligible for the release since the manual intends to redefine lerton’s Disabled Student Services, have said while ment from 15 percent of monthly Fullerton. special services until rediagnosis the various ranges of autism. the terms of a condition might change, the com- income to 10 percent. Obama also challenged state pol- It also went on to state that advocates of As- munity at large will largely stay the same. In 2009, Obama introduced the icymakers and individual colleges RAYMOND MENDOZA perger’s oppose the changes, especially Asperger’s- The announcement of the change in termi- American Opportunity Tax Cred- and universities to help implement Daily Titan stricken family members, who fear “their kids nology has been met with criticism from Seay it, which expanded education tax his new goals. would lose a diagnosis and no longer be eligible because she believes that the term “Asperger’s credits to assist with college costs. In addition, he has sought to The Center for Autism announced its upcom- for special services.” syndrome” has become widely accepted in the Obama also prevented student reform federal campus-based aid ing fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statisti- The upcoming manual will now list a for- Asperger’s community. loan interest rates from doubling in programs in order to fund well- cal Manual (DSM 5) will no longer list the term merly Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis under the Furthermore, Seay said a change in terminology July 2012 from 3.4 percent to 6.8 performing colleges to “keep col- Asperger’s syndrome under the phrase “Autism term “autism spectrum disorder,” even though might have a negative effect since the words used to percent. lege affordable at good value” and spectrum disorder,” rendering it a different con- Asperger’s syndrome has always been a part of diagnose a person can have a social impact. For the first time in history, stu- to help needy students. dition altogether. the autism spectrum. dent loan debt has surpassed credit In a statement, the organization noted the Some authorities, like Aliah Mestrovich Seay, SEE AUTISM, 3 card debt. SEE OBAMA, 3

CONTACT US AT [email protected] PAGE 2 DECEMBER 12, 2012 THE DAILY TITAN NEWS WEDNESDAY NORTH KOREA DTBRIEFS Obama legitimizes FAILED MISSILE LAUNCHES Syrian rebellion

President Barack Obama declared the Syrian Opposi- 2006 tion Council, the main opposition group to Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime, the sole “legitimate representative” of the North Korea launches country on Tuesday in a move 2009 1998 long-range rocket that may mean greater U.S. support for the organization. North Korea launched a long-range rocket Wednesday, “Obviously, with that recog- according to South Korea’s Ministry of Defense. nition comes responsibilities,” This was reported following an announcement Mon- Obama told ABC News. “To day from North Korea stating that they were moving make sure that they organize their launch window to late December due to engine themselves effectively, that they complications. are representative of all the par- North Korea claims that the launch is purely for sci- ties, that they commit them- entific reasons, and that their ultimate goal is to put a selves to a political transition satellite in orbit. that respects women’s rights Other countries, including the United States and South and minority rights.” Korea, have chastised North Korea and claimed that the The upgraded status is ex- missile launch is actually a cover for testing ballistic mis- pected to spark humanitarian sile technology. and non lethal support for the This is not the first time that such a launch has occurred. 2012

1990 opposition in Syria, which has In both 2006 and 2009, North Korea had failed rocket been locked in a civil war for launches, which were also condemned by other countries. well over a year, the Associated Press reported. Brief by JONATHAN WINSLOW Violence began last year when demonstrators called for the re- moval of Assad, who then ordered the Syrian army to fire upon FOR THE RECORD the protesters. Civil war erupted, with at least 40,000 casualties. It is Daily Titan policy to correct factual errors printed in the Last week, U.S. officials warned publication. Corrections will be published on the subsequent of the possibility of Syrian forces issue after an error is discovered and will appear on page 2. Errors employing chemical weapons on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections against the rebel forces. will also be made to the online version of the article. Defense Secretary Leon Pa- Please contact Editor-in-Chief Anders Howmann at 657-278- netta said Assad’s regime ap- 5815 or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors. pears to have slowed prepara- tions of doing so.

Brief by ERIC FARRELL

Ravi Shankar dies at age 92

EDITORIAL Musical icon Ravi Shankar died Tuesday. He was 92 years Editor-in-Chief Anders Howmann old. Managing Editor Gilbert Gonzalez News Editor David Hood Shankar was known of his News Editor Ian Wheeler contributions to music, bring- News Assistant Kymberlie Estrada ing the traditional Indian musi- News Assistant Raymond Mendoza cal style to the Western culture. News Assistant Adreana Young Shankar gained popularity in Layout Editor Vanessa Martinez Layout Editor Nereida Moreno the 1960s when he formed Layout Editor Alvan Ung close friendships with musical Layout Assistant Blanca Navarro stars such as the Beatles and Copy Editor Tim Worden George Harrison. Copy Assistant Peter Pham Shankar pioneered the ben- Copy Assistant Chris Konte Content Editor Andie Ayala WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan efit concert with Harrison in Photo Editor William Camargo with the 1971 Concert for Ban- ASI President Dwayne Mason Jr. holds up a check of $5,000 donated by Wells Fargo for ASI Photo Editor Robert Huskey scholarships granted to students who qualify. gladesh after learning of the Photo Assistant Rae Romero millions of refugees that fled to Photo Assistant Eleonor Segura India to escape war in Bangla- Opinion Editor Matt Atkinson Opinion Assistant Ricardo Gonzalez desh, according to the Wash- Detour Editor Erinn Grotefend ington Post. Detour Assistant Sima Sarraf ASI: Focusing on the future Shankar’s work earned him Features Editor Yvette Quintero three Grammy Awards and he Features Assistant Adrian Garcia CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was nominated for an Academy Sports Editor Justin Enriquez Sports Assistant Angel Mendoza Both Ayala and Mason touched Award for his musical score for Sports Assistant Gabrielle Martinez on how to improve ASI’s perfor- the movie Gandhi. The prime Cara Seo Multimedia Editor mance in the future. minister’s office of India de- Multimedia Editor Patrice Bisbee clared Shankar a “national trea- Multimedia Assistant Janelle Arballo “I definitely feel like there are things sure” for his musical genius and Multimedia Assistant Julissa Rivera we should push a little harder. We have Web Editor Ethan Hawkes two areas where students can apply for Harrison labeled him “the god- Webmaster David McLaren services that ASI provides, which are father of world music” for his our research grants and our scholar- contributions to music. Adviser Holly Ocasio Rizzo ships. We had a good turnout for those Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 things, but we just want to push that Brief by ADREANA YOUNG News Line (657) 278-4415 [email protected] more because these are opportunities are open to all students,” Mason said. ADVERTISING There were 391 total applicants Titan Shops doles for the handful of scholarships of- ANDERS HOWMANN / Daily Titan Amanda Fessenden Director of Advertising fered through ASI this fall, up from out scholarships Asst. Director of Advertising Kimiya Enshaian ASI Vice President Katie Ayala and President Dwayne Mason Jr. said 375 in fall 2011. Production Manager Tiffany Le they are satisfied most of their goals were met in the fall semester. “The scholarship program is my Titan Shops will launch a Production Designer Hugo Arceo scholarship program that will Jerry Kou baby. We can do more, I know it,” Ayala reflected upon their experi- National Sales & Promotions cover a semester’s worth of Classifieds Manager Lizeth Luveano Ayala said. “With the fiscal cliff and ences during their first semester in “I definitely books. Account Executive/Mobile App Eric Van Raalte these economic times, I’m sure that we office at ASI. The scholarship called “The Account Executive Jessica Martinez can get more students involved with “I’ve learned a lot about myself as feel like there Account Executive Sarah Nguyen our scholarships. I think this is really a person and as a leader in this po- Random Acts of Titans,” will Account Executive Ana Godinez just going to be about spreading it via sition. I always approach leadership are things we award five Cal State Fullerton Account Executive Ivan Ng word of mouth more.” positions with the mindset of the students for the spring semester. Account Executive Chelsea Norrup Mason pointed out how ASI is title being secondary to the work I’m should push a Students have until Jan. 11 to Kailyn Topper Account Executive taking the steps toward increasing doing. I’m Dwayne before I am this submit their essay applications. Distribution Houston Whaley environmental sustainability proposition,” Mason said. “I took out little harder.” The essay must be 500 words or less describing a ran- Adviser Robert Sage grams, having applied for the Gree- my nameplate because I didn’t want novation Fund by the California it to be the first thing people see when dom act of kindness they have DWAYNE MASON Jr. done. Students can also sub- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 State Student Aassociation. they walk into my office.” ASI President mit applications nominating a Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] “From a more political standpoint, Ayala added, “I feel that I did well. we want to improve the relationship There are things that in this position “For me, it’s never been about person who they feel has dis- between students and our local and you cannot learn unless you dive leaving a mark. It’s been about being played an act of kindness. statewide representatives and legisla- head-first in. I feel that I was able to dedicated to this position and our Essays should be emailed to tors,” Mason said. adapt to the urgency of things, and students on this campus. I make it a [email protected]. The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through All submitted essays will be Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, Inc. “We do see a definite disconnect be- Dwayne and the rest of the staff were point in my daily routine to go out College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSU. The Daily Titan tween the people that represent us and really able to jump into the flexibil- of my way and meet new people and posted on Titan Shop’s Face- has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the adver- the students that are on this campus. ity skill set that we need.” have those quality conversations with book page. The five essays to tising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by com- So we want to do more open forum The members of ASI have one more students,” he said. “It’s been really win the most likes will receive mercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements themselves and the scholarship. not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied type of events and find more avenues semester in office before new mem- important to me, in learning about sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. The to get students to connect with our bers are elected in. When asked about all the nuances and tricks of the trade Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. representatives,” he said. leaving a mark here at CSUF, Mason with this position, to be present and Brief by KYMBERLIE ESTRADA On a personal level, Mason and paused a moment to think. be out there on the campus.”

DTCRIME Two men accused of stealing campus electric car University Police arrested two men on suspicion of The officer followed after the men—later identified stealing a university electric cart in the early morning as Kosareff and Berg—and ordered them to stop, hours Saturday, authorities said. Brockie said. The men complied and surrendered. Kevin Alex Kosareff, 27, of Fullerton and Kakeru The electric cart, valued at about $10,000, was Fujikawa Berg, 29, of Yorba Linda, were booked on determined to have been taking from the loading suspicion of auto theft following their arrest on cam- docks outside the Pollak Library, he added. It was pus shortly after 1 a.m., according to University Po- not damaged. lice and Orange County booking records. “(The suspects) admitted to taking it,” Brockie Neither man is a student at Cal State Fullerton, said. “They said they originally came on to campus University Police Capt. John Brockie said. to skateboard, and they were bored.” An officer was patrolling near Stephen G. Mihaylo Booking records described Kosareff as a carpen- Hall when he spotted two men riding in a university ter and Berg as a student. electric cart. They were released from jail on their own recog- “He thought it was out of the ordinary for one in nizance Saturday afternoon pending their initial court the morning and went to investigate,” said Brockie. appearances, records show. “Two males that were inside the electric car jumped out and fled.” Brief by BRIAN DAY

AUTISM: Terms changed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 RISE IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER “I disagree with that change,” said Seay. “I believe that labels are pow- 1.13% in erful and what the Asperger’s com- 1 110 children born in1998 munity has developed as a response to the original labeling has actually in .9% ended up creating a community of 88 children1 born in 2000 people that celebrate diversity.” .8% However, Seay also said that while the medical professional term might in in change in the DSM 5 handbook, she 1 150 1 125 children born in1994 children born in1996 hopes that the general population ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan and Asperger’s community will not .66% SOURCE: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION Cal State Fullerton’s $220 parking permit is nearly double those of other nearby CSU schools. be heavily affected. “Maybe by seeing how labels can come and go and change be- tinue using the term and its nick- behavioral issues, self harm, control cause the DSM is changing that names such as “aspies.” issues: That’s entirely different.” Shortages (people with Asperger’s syndrome) “From a practical standpoint, Miller said that while the specific PARKING: will continue to embrace whatever people are still going to be using the term may no longer be in the DSM identity or culture really feels sat- term Asperger’s,” said Miller. 5 handbook, Asperger’s syndrome isfying or gratifying to them,” Seay He mentioned that the phrase will has always been part of the autism drive students’ rage said. “Maybe this can end up being only change in medical terms and spectrum disorder and that the med- a very positive thing.” that it should be clear to the gen- ical community will have to adapt to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 go to class sometimes because they “Why am I paying more to have the While it is important to have eral public when someone is at the the change in the DSM 5 more than would have to leave so early just to same problem?” terms for a diagnosis for treatment low end of the autism spectrum and the Asperger’s community. The cost of an annual parking get parking and search lot to lot.” Parking and Transportation Ser- and support services, the phrasing when an individual is at the high end “Codes honestly are for the permit is also lower at these cam- Businesses nearby have also suf- vices projects an increase in park- used should not have a major impact of the spectrum. medical field,” Miller said. puses. CSLB and San Diego State fered from CSUF’s parking short- ing fees in future semesters on its on the self esteem of the individuals “I don’t see (the word) autism be- “They’re the ones that are most af- both charge around $270 for an ages. Security guards were hired to website. that are being labeled, Seay said. ing that heavily loaded,” Miller said. fected by the changes in the cod- academic year. make sure students do not park in Some believe there are spaces on Paul K. Miller, director of Dis- “Granted you’ve got some very, very ing because of the way in which CSUF’s current cost to park is customer-reserved spots. campus that could be used as lots abled Student Services, agreed that big differences in the spectrum. Peo- insurance deals with the DSM and $220 a semester, or $440 for the en- and structures to help alleviate the the Asperger’s community will con- ple on the low end that have a lot of the medical community.” tire academic year, nearly double the situation. cost of parking permits at other Cal “...you can Sean Sykes, 22, a business major, State universities. said he thinks the parking situation Feece added that finding park- waste a quarter could be improved by building a ing on Fridays is not as much of a new structure where the intramural problem as it is Monday through tank of gas just fields are currently. Thursday. Another suggestion is to convert Other students make arrange- driving around some faculty parking into student ments to get to class on time by parking. parking at one of the furthest lots on looking for a “I think they should get rid of the campus, Lot A. faculty parking to make room for Nigel Johnson, 23, a business in- spot.” student parking because there’s defi- formation systems major, said he has nitely a far less amount of professors seen issues with parking at school for NIGEL JOHNSON than students,” Feece said. more than five years. Business Information There are currently 1,613 spots APPLY “I do notice that you can almost Systems Major on campus designated for faculty always get a spot on campus if you and staff. are willing to walk to the way back CSUF has also implemented a of the campus,” said Johnson. “It’s a “It’s a constant battle between the plan designed to ease parking for NOW! mission to walk (and it takes time) city and students. Every time I find students who need only be on cam- but I know from experience you can a place to park, a semester or two pus for a couple of hours. waste a quarter tank of gas just driv- later there is a ‘No Parking’ sign up,” “Park and Pay” locations are avail- ing around looking for a spot.” Johnson said. “The price of the per- able in Lot E and the Eastside, State Some students are forced to find mit is very high along with the price College and Nutwood structures. It EDITOR POSITIONS parking alternatives off-campus to of parking tickets on Fullerton city costs $2 per hour for a maximum of avoid the hassles of wasting gas streets which is even higher.” two hours. and time. The Eastside Structure built in Parking and Transportation Ser- Sean Tanaka, 21, a business ma- 2010 was meant to bring relief to vices representatives said CSUF is We are currently seeking students with an jor, parks in the surrounding neigh- students has also fallen short of ex- looking into building another park- borhoods and walks 10 to 15 min- pectations. The 1,500-space struc- ing structure near the Eastside Struc- utes to get to campus each day. ture was paid for with parking per- ture in the future. interest in journalism to ﬁll all editor positions “You’re guaranteed a spot in the mit revenues. “It is a situation that I know neighborhoods even though you “Freshman year they raised the people are working on, but with the for the Daily Titan. have to walk but I don’t mind walk- price of parking because they built increase in students and cars I un- ing. Parking is expensive and hectic,” a new structure, but it hasn’t made derstand why it is hard to manage,” said Tanaka. “My roommates don’t finding parking easier,” Feece said. Johnson said. “I try to find ways to If interested, please pick up an application at the Daily Titan newsroom (CP 670). OBAMA: Financial reform prioritized Applications are available now through winter break. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 American Progress, a liberal think tank in Washington, D.C. The “Race to the Top” program for “Campus Progress is excited to work college affordability and completion, with the White House and the new For more information, please contact: administers competitive grants to states Congress next year on keeping it af- committed to increasing college afford- fordable and within reach for all those Anders Howmann, Editor in Chief ability and quality. who seek it,” he said. [email protected] Colleges and universities across Patrick Ryan, a CSUF business ma- the U.S. have adopted the “Financial jor, said he hopes to see federal efforts Aid Shopping Sheet” for the 2013- and support in expanding national 14 school year, which is supposed to colleges and universities capacities for help students and parents better un- fear that tutions may rise when more derstand the type and amount of aid people seek it. they qualify for. “It’s simple supply and demand “Higher Education is an integral economics,” said Ryan. “Increasing Courtesy of MCT part of the American Dream,” said demand for higher education with- College financial aid programs Abraham White of Center for Campus out increasing supply will cause tu- were adopted to award well- Progress, a branch of the Center for itions to rise.” performing colleges.

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Courtesy of MCT Democrats in the Senate are proposing vast reforms to the filibuster, a political tactic that has been increasing in use over past years and preventing bills from passing. Future filibusters require revamping to promote progress The filibuster has completely lost its original meaning, it’s preventing forward movement PRO: JONATHAN WINSLOW

The filibuster, a powerful tactic in famously captured in the 1939 movie Mr. Since it was no longer necessary to physi- stop what they’re doing and either make no ing senators to actually stay on the floor the Senate that allows senators to delay Smith Goes to Washington, which depicted a cally drain oneself by speaking for endless choice or capitulate to the tantrum-thrower. and speak, merely being stubborn is legislation, is now potentially going to brave man utilizing a filibuster to stave off a hours, the filibuster became the political This sounds ridiculous enough when enough. Passionate drive has officially be taken down a notch after nearly 100 corrupt deal in the senate. equivalent of kicking and screaming on talking about burgers, but the reality is left the scene in exchange for mundane years of silliness. Unfortunately tales such as Mr. Smith’s the ground like a child and refusing to that this exact situation has happened political bullheadedness. This is happening at a time when it is have become essentially unheard of in the talk any more on a subject. many times; both on matters of civil Like many things in our current society, sorely needed. The filibuster, which once current political scene. Except instead of kicking and screaming rights and other major legislation. In the filibuster likely remains only due to a acted as a sword to be wielded by coura- This is thanks to a change in policy in you can just leave for the day and hit up a 1995, nearly 44 percent of major legisla- tendency to cling desperately to the way geous warriors standing against corruption, the late ‘70s, where the Senate changed local restaurant for dinner. tion was delayed, either by an actual fili- things used to be. Much like how vacations has now essentially been degraded to a po- the rules of the filibuster to hold that It takes a moment to appreciate how buster or just the threat of one. from schools are still plotted around out- litically sanctioned temper tantrum. senators did not need to actually take the truly preposterous this is. Imagine that you The courage that Mr. Smith showed is dated farming schedules, the filibuster most Filibustering as it is most well known is floor and speak anymore. Now, senators are discussing where to eat with a group of nowhere to be found in the current system. likely still exists because of a mistaken feel- the act of halting proceedings in the Senate merely had to invoke the right to filibus- friends. Everyone has different opinions, His tale may have been fictional, but there ing that it holds a certain significance to us. by taking the floor, refusing to yield it, and ter, which would halt all discussion on a but the group consensus slowly starts to was at least the potential for such nobility in All that said, it’s high time we recognized talking about whatever comes to mind for as piece of legislation, while the senate is free shift to “Generic Burger Joint A.” Suddenly the old way of doing things. As things were, that this political tool simply isn’t what it long as one can. Famous examples of this in- to move on to handle other matters. one friend who wanted to eat at “Generic you had to be legitimately resolved and de- used to be. Its only remaining purpose is to clude reading the complete works of Shake- Originally, this was intended to make Burger Joint B” lets out a shriek and says termined to filibuster, in addition to being empower stubbornness. That being the case, speare or a cookbook to stall important things more efficient at the Senate. How- that nobody can go anywhere unless they go stubborn as an ox. let’s not stubbornly cling to such an outdat- legislation. Unquestionably, this was most ever, it had quite the opposite effect. where he wants to go. Everyone is forced to Now, filibustering no longer requir- ed and malformed political husk.

Without the filibuster the minority voice will be steamrolled by the majority CON: DOMINIQUE ROCKER

Anyone who has seen an endearing and moves on. A filibuster can be car- Yet the purpose of two separate, and now simply threaten to filibuster or call some power and a major source of that Jimmy Stewart in the 1939 movie Mr. ried out by a group or by a single per- inherently different, legislative bodies for a filibuster without actually having comes from the ability to filibuster. Smith Goes to Washington should have at son, and the speech need not be on the is so that they balance each other out. to get up and speak. Without it, or with it stripped of most least some idea of what a Senate filibus- topic of the bill in question. There are different rules for a reason, Perhaps today’s Senators should look of its integrity, the rights of the minor- ter is, how it works, and what it aims to In recent news, this age-old practice and the filibuster is an essential part of back to Jimmy Stewart’s rendition of a ity are almost null and void. In that case, accomplish. has been under fire, with opponents Senate procedure. filibuster and, as he did, they should get with both the Senate and the House For those that do not know, however, looking to restructure the filibuster. Es- The purpose of the Senate is to create up, speak passionately and give reason as running on majority rules, the minority it is pretty easy to understand. sentially, more limits would be set into a more balanced legislative body than the to why they believe a certain bill should might never get a word in edgewise. A filibuster is defined by Merriam Web- place so that a simple majority vote (51 House of Representatives, which runs on be defeated. After all, if the Senate is a The filibuster is a practice that could ster as “the use of extreme dilatory tactics votes to pass, a change from the current majority rules. The Senate was created forum for debate, and the filibuster is a use some minor tweaking, but it is a in an attempt to delay or prevent action, 50) would be the only motion needed to a forum of compromise and a place to handy tool in that debate, then it should practice that is important to the function especially in a legislative assembly.” end most debate and move to the next hash out ideas. be used to its full advantage and purpose. of the Senate. Maybe more so than that, The filibuster can be used in the Sen- agenda item. The filibuster, for all its flaws, is still an In that regard, the practice might need we should look at those using the filibus- ate because the rules allow unlimited According to an article in the New important tool in that strive for debate. some reform, but not to the extent that ter ineffectively. If reform is needed, look debate on a bill. Thus, if a minority York Times, such changes “would re- True, the filibuster could do with is currently being argued in court. The to the senators employing the practice opinion cannot get enough votes to de- make a Senate that was long run on com- some sprucing up: Where previously, filibuster practice should be preserved for rather than the filibuster itself. feat a desired bill, they can engage in a promise and gentlemen’s agreements into senators wishing to move for a filibuster its original purpose, but it should not be It is not the filibuster that needs filibuster in an attempt to delay discus- something more like the House, where would actually have to get up and speak, stripped completely. change, it is those using, and abusing, a sion of said bill until the majority tires the majority rules almost absolutely.” that is no longer the case. Senators can In the Senate, the minority still has once-useful tool.

Despite the rhetoric, we’re all going to have to pay more taxes DANIEL BARBEAU However, with annual trillion-dollar President Barack Obama is unable sury bond yields climbing from their Of course, these new middle class “pressure (that) is going to be (focused) For the Daily Titan deficits and low economic growth, the to maintain a $3.8 trillion government current low rate to the Spanish and tax hikes will be advertised as “tempo- on (cutting) spending even more.” government can’t fleece enough of the without creating trillion dollar deficits. Italian yield range of 5-7 percent. Then rary” and a “last resort” in response to Will the middle class raise their taxes The debate on the fiscal cliff American economy through the rich Since there exist only three ways that a the budget devoted to debt interest will an “emergency,” but they will become for greater government expenditures? continues. to pay for its massive spending binges, government can acquire money (taxes, triple or quadruple, causing a new cri- permanent and the accompanying in- While blaming the rich for the cur- Many career Washington politicians and without lower expenditures the borrowing and printing), these trillions sis as more borrowing is used to finance flation that results from big Fed asset rent economic plight might be politi- see a quick way to accumulate cheap middle class will be stuck with the bill. in debt issuances are only promises of climbing interest payments. purchases will disproportionately di- cally convenient, it ignores the math- political capital by promising their ad- It’s a common refrain: Why can’t future payments that will have to be This drama played out in Greece as minish the standard of living for those ematical impossibilities of our fiscal herence to protecting the middle class. we return to the Clinton era tax hikes collected through either higher taxes or investors shunned government debt both in the middle and lower classes. trajectory. Maybe sooner or maybe Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid when the economy hummed along at a monetary expansion. while other European nations were on Even within the tax-and-spend later, impossibly high bond yields will boasted, “Democrats will do whatever strong clip? Is it really that much to ask Entitlement spending is the main the precipice of disaster before interna- crowd there are some realists. force us to deal with our government’s it takes to protect the middle class and to raise taxes on the “millionaires” and driver of our deficits, and topped 62 tional bailouts halted the process. Former Democratic Party chairman growing spending by making painful seniors, even if it means the richest of “billionaires” by 4.6 percent? percent of federal outlays in 2012 com- In order to finance the duel dilem- and presidential candidate Howard cuts, whose mere mention currently the rich in American have to contrib- Unfortunately, economies grow de- pared to a comparably tame 47 percent mas of crushing interest rates and Dean displayed some blunt honesty guarantees political suicide. ute a little bit more than they do now.” spite taxes, not because of them. The in 1992. These growing entitlement growing entitlements, the U.S. govern- when he admitted, “The truth is every- America’s financial day of reckon- Meanwhile the president promises economic boom of the ‘90s had more expenses will swamp the financial abil- ment will likely do two things. body needs to pay more taxes, not just ing is coming, and the so-called “fiscal an uncompromising defense of higher to do with (relative) peace, free(r) ity of the government to issue debt, First, like Europe, tax hikes on the the rich” in order to deflect political cliff” is only a distracting sideshow. taxation for the wealthy while protect- trade, the Internet revolution, and the leading to a Greek-style debt crisis. rich will fail to deliver the revenue ing the middle class from any tax hikes. Fed’s low interest rates (encouraging The real breaking point of this cri- predicted, and American politicians This favor-currying policy is a po- the malinvestment that ballooned the sis will be when investors lose faith in will turn to the middle class for higher LETTER TO THE EDITOR litical no-brainer. After all why alienate dotcom bubble) more so than higher the ability of the government to repay taxes in a quest for “austerity.” Second, The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include the largest voting bloc in the country— taxes. Perhaps if Democrats demand this crushing debt burden. However unlike European countries that ceded the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors and the half of Americans who self-identify Clinton era tax rates, Republicans and whenever the European debt crisis control of central banks, we Americans other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if applicable. as middle class—and miss an opportu- should counter with Clinton era ex- ends, investors will likely stop looking will likely debase our currency through Letters must refer to an article published within the last week. Once a letter is submitted it becomes property of the Daily Titan. Publication of letters nity to paint your political rivals in bed penditures which—even at their FY to the U.S. bond market as a financial more monetary easing in order to buoy is based on the validity of content and may be edited for length, grammar with those “other” people who are too 2001 peak of $1.9 trillion—were just safe haven and divest their capital. bond prices and ease the pain of addi- and spelling. Letters may be sent to [email protected]. rich for their own good? half of 2012’s $3.8 trillion. The result will likely be U.S. trea- tional high yield borrowing.

CONTACT US AT [email protected] DECEMBER 12, 2012 PAGE 5 WEDNESDAY DETOUR THE DAILY TITAN Christmas can be a slay ride Bands and musicians take the Xmas (War is Over)” among others. traditional Christmas songs and The album could easily be labeled as a turn them into hardcore metal classic rock Christmas album, conjuring nostalgic moments white face paint and DAVID HOOD tight black pants. Daily Titan The album is available for $5 down- load on Amazon.com or $9.99. It’s embarrassing to any metalhead to Oi To The World! Christmas With have to listen to some of the most sea- The Vandals – The Vandals sonally happy (and consequently, most Fast forwarding through aggressive fake) songs ever recorded. and rebellious music, The California Fortunately, the darkness of the season punk rock group The Vandals released a is still represented in a few albums that en- full-length Christmas album in 1996 to courage Santa’s return and face paint too. put their fast-paced album on the orna- Christmastime has traditionally been mented tree of Christmas music. regarded as the happiest, most family- In timeless Vandals style, the album is oriented time of the year, thus the song, characterized by unruly lyrics that depict “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the humorous tensions that typically befall Year.” family members during Christmas. But history tells us the winter months “This could be grandpa’s last Christ- in Europe and the New World were syn- mas that’s what mother said. This could onymous with toil, hardship and death, be Grandpa’s last Christmas and soon he all fantastic themes to battle axe-clutch- might be dead, so be nice,” is a line in Courtesy of MCT ing fiends looking for the next guitar- the song “Grandpa’s Last Xmas,” about The band August Burns Red released their album, August Burns Red Presents: Sleddin’ Hill, A Holiday Album, just in time for the shredding solo. an annoying grandfather who the singer Christmas season. The hardcore album gives new musical interpretations to traditional songs such as “O Come O Come Emmanual.” We Wish You a Metal Xmas and Head- (humorously) can’t wait for him to die. banging New Year – Various Artists The rambunctious group has taken all hardcore showgoer want to mosh next to ing to on the freeway. For more traditional metal maniacs, the anti-establishment music and lyrics a nativity scene. August Burns Red Presents: Sleddin’ Hill, TOP FIVE We Wish You a Metal Xmas and Head- that are the foundation of punk and ap- Their musical interpretations of tradi- A Holiday Album can also be purchased on banging New Year was released in 2008 plied it to Christmas to make their audi- tional Christmas songs such as “O Come Amazon.com and iTunes for $9.99. to assuage the angst caused by the faux ence remember the problems that are asso- O Come Emmanuel,” have a dark and In any case, the good news is there are “Jingle Bells” merry season. ciated with the wintry season are things to minor-key emphasis that serves the song alternatives to the boys choir or swing- 5 by: Austrian Death Machine Every track on the album brings to- laugh at and not to take too seriously. whose lyrics, although unsung here, des- time happy-go-lucky attitude that sur- gether an all-star collection of rock art- The album is available on Amazon. perately cry out to a Messiah to save the rounds Christmas and its music. Groups, “Auld Lang Syne” ists who collaborated to produce an com for about $15 and $9.99 on iTunes. first-century Jews. individuals and bands have taken it upon 4 album as a tribute to the golden age of Sleddin’ Hill, A Holiday Album – Other songs like “Sleigh Ride,” incor- themselves to reflect the grinch side of by: Kim McAuliffe rock for Christmas. August Burns Red porate elements of jazz and punk rock. Christmas history attests to and less sun Legends include Alice Cooper, Steve August Burns Red has done it again But all the while staying true to the sheds its light on. ”Oi to the World” Morse, Bob Kulick, Vinny Appice, Ray with their fusion of modern hardcore heavy and melodic style August Burns Austrian Death Machine, in their 3 by: The Vandals Luzier, Tommy Shaw and many others. and jazz to create an almost-completely Red has come to be internationally fa- single cover of “Jingle Bells,” opens with They recorded Christmas classics with instrumental album as a tribute to the mous for in the past seven years the “You know I tried my hardest try to the power tube amp distortion and every Christmas season. quintet has been together. make a song for you Arnold, but I can’t ”We Three Kings” bit of flair of long hair and arrogance the The album, August Burns Red Presents: Released just over three months ago, seem to come up with one that brings 2 by: Kamelot time period is known for. Sleddin’ Hill, A Holiday Album is every August Burns Red ushered the 2012 justice to your masterpiece, ‘Jingle All Songs include “Santa Claus is Coming much a hardcore album with drummer winter with a hardcore album worthy The Way.’ Why write a new song, when to Town,” “Run Rudolph Run,” “Grandma Matt Greiner’s blast beats and heavy of waking up to, moshing in any room, I can take whichever one I want? Give “O Come O Come Emmanual” Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” and “Happy breakdowns enough to make any regular stuffing a stocking or simply headbang- me that guitar, you girly-man!” 1 by: August Burns Rush

2012’s good, bad and unwelcomed SIMA SARRAF plication, many users have actually started Daily Titan using it more than the parent company. With the ability to share photos instead People and Things that wouldn’t be of trying to think of funny or smart status missed in 2013: updates, Instagram is definitely something Every year, sometimes every season, people that will stick around. find themselves trying new styles, exploring Who doesn’t love seeing the hashtag pages new avenues, revisiting old ones and often dedicated to puppies, sloths and purple hair? following the trends of popular culture. Speaking of purple hair, some beauty Sometimes these trends end up being sta- trends that should stick around in the ples to a new era in technology, fashion or new year include “ombre” hair and ac- social media. But admit it, sometimes you cented fingernails. just want to punch the next person who The “ombre” style is best described as a starts dancing “Gangnam Style.” darker shade from root to about 70 percent Some of the things that most people of the hair length with a lighter color (usu- wouldn’t mind saying goodbye to for ally blonde) for the remaining 30 percent of 2013 include: Yes, we already gave it away, the hair length. “Gangnam Style.” Both the song and the Accent nails, although many take them Courtesy of MCT dance from K-Pop sensation Psy have had to a ridiculous level with 3-D images and Many families have their own homemade meals that debut only on Christmas. A traditional Mexican their fair share of attention. such, are most easily described as having meal consists of tamales as the main dish, flan for dessert and Mexican hot chocolate to wash it down! The song is borderline “Macarena” with one different colored nail, which is called how repetitive and trendy it was, but it’s the “accent nail.” just time that he either releases a new hit or Going back to the digital online media, people stop playing it. another thing that has saved many people Unwrapping twice with tamales Staying on the music scene, a few of from boredom or creative stunts, thanks ERINN GROTEFEND Or, in my family’s case, you tell people everybody needs after spending the the tween heartthrobs that most wouldn’t should be given to Pinterest. Daily Titan the wrong amount of ingredients. holiday with his or her family. (Please mind seeing go (into either an insane asy- A site dedicated to helping people ev- Different types of tamales include drink and drive responsibly!) lum or a desolate island in the middle of erywhere cook, decorate and bring out all Everybody knows when the holi- beef, pork, chicken, corn, chili, sweet 1½ oz. white tequila nowhere with no bottle to send messages kinds of creative juices. days are near—people become more and the list goes on and on. ½ oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur in) would be Taylor Swift, known to all As far as the celebrities that haven’t been rude, traffic increases and there is a But to make the best tamales in 2 oz. cream KROQ listeners as Taydolf Switler, and voted off the island, so to speak, it’s fairly swift decline in your bank account. town, you will need to following ingre- 4 oz. hot chocolate Justin Bieber. easy to assume that most people (both men But after all the present shopping is dients: corn husks, masa, beef or pork This drink is not rocket science. The reasons for leaving these two gems in and women) can’t get enough of Joseph complete and the $30 picture with Santa (or both!), New Mexico chili and garlic. Mix all of the ingredients and top 2012 should be obvious, so the long list isn’t Gordon-Levitt and Mila Kunis. Talented, is taken, people prepare for the magnifi- The process is very tedious and it with whip cream. Or, if you feel like even going to be bothered with. funny and extremely easy on the eyes, these cent meal that is prepared for Christmas. will be much easier to purchase ta- being fancy (pinkies up) top your hot Another couple of Hollywood gems that two are welcome in 2013 with open arms. Most people have their watery males at a restaurant. A great restau- beverage with cocoa powder and a shouldn’t be allowed to make the pop-cul- Another welcome trend is the food mouth set on a specific holiday food rant that has two local locations (Ball mini chocolate candy cane. ture trend shift into 2013 are Lindsay Lo- truck. Although they have been around item that makes its glorious debut on Road in Anaheim and Brea Boulevard Dessert—Flan han and Amanda Bynes. for years, the hype that took over the this day of the year. Let’s face it, left- in Brea) is Pepe’s. The restaurant has Flan is a custard dessert drowned in a In fact, all young child stars that have world of the food truck business is not overs are never as good as the initial served the Southland since 1962 with caramel sauce. Ingredients included in been arrested more than once should prob- something to be overlooked. delectable dish. their quality Mexican food. the traditional Mexican dessert include ably just give up. With pit stops that make lunch easy and Whether you are heading home for Drink—Mexican Hot Chocolate sugar, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, Although there may be many more peo- accessible, coming to you instead of wasting the holidays or not, here is a menu of Christmas is the perfect time for evaporated milk and vanilla. ple and things that could be mentioned on your own gas and delicious food for reasonable a traditional Mexican Christmas meal. hot drinks that warm your soul. Even Flan is not the most difficult to the list of things that should stay in 2012, prices, food trucks are only getting bigger. All of the items can be made from with California’s 80-degree winter make but it includes mixing, whisk- there are a variety of new trends that many So even though not everyone is on In- scratch or bought at the market or res- days, there is something about a hot ing and the use of fire. can’t get enough of, and for good reason! stagram or Pinterest, and not everyone taurant. So instead of driving through drink that makes you feel like you’re If this seems too difficult or if you People and Things that we can’t wait to is a Mila Kunis or Joseph Gordon-Levitt Taco Bell, attempt to cook a dinner living in A Christmas Story. easily burn anything, you can buy a see next year: fan, these various trends and people have for family or friends. The best drinks are those that give a box of the Jell-O instant flan with Give the world more Instagram! Al- proven to be something to pay attention Main dish—Tamales twist to the traditional. And Mexican caramel sauce. It may not be the most though Facebook owns the smartphone ap- to for the future. Like any true family recipe, you are hot chocolate is definitely not your authentic but works if you need a cus- never allowed to give the ingredients. average coco. It has an extra kick that tard fix.

VISIT US AT DAILYTITAN.COM/DETOUR PAGE 6 DECEMBER 12, 2012 THE DAILY TITAN DETOUR WEDNESDAY TULLY’S: Jay’s New Year, new menu CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 inside and outside the coffee- “I actually really like having a house, Rogal said. coffee place here,” said Li. “It’s not Though Chadwick has only be- She has gone out with her co- the closest one, but it’s got a nice gan working at the coffeehouse workers after shifts and considers atmosphere.” since early February, she said she them more than just people we Even though Li will be disap- has enjoyed her time and experi- happen to work with. pointed with the loss of Tully’s, ence as the store manager. “We’ve become like a family al- she’s glad to know that the Jay’s Alyssa Rara, 22, a senior mar- most,” Rogal said. “We watch out Waffles will still be serving coffee. keting major, has been working as for each other.” Valerie Green is neither a stu- a barista at Tully’s for a year and a The favorite part of Rogal’s day dent nor a professor at CSUF, but half, and with the franchise overall is being able to work with her she has been going to Tully’s since for three years. friends, people she’s become close it opened two years ago. “It’s a lot more personable than with and just seeing the same cus- “I would be really sad if it was other places I’ve worked at,” said tomers everyday. just closing down, and there wasn’t Rara, who compares Tully’s to a “They’re really excited to see you, a coffee shop anymore,” said Mom-and-Pop type establishment. they’re really excited to get their cof- Green. “But I do like Tully’s coffee Rara enjoys working with the fee and start their day,” Rogal said. so that makes me sad.” staff at Tully’s and interacting with “It brings a smile to your face.” Green, who lives down Nut- the customers on a daily basis. Rogal, along with Rara, will also wood, is glad the staff members “When people come in, we actu- be moving on to Jay’s Waffles. will be able to keep their jobs. ally make conversation,” Rara said. “I’m excited,” Rogal said. “I’m Their friendliness is part of the Though disappointed that the interested to see the transition.” reason she enjoys visiting Tully’s. Tully’s is closing down just as The new owner of Jay’s Waffles has Erica Lopez, a 22, a business ac- people were finally getting used many new ideas that Rogal is excited counting major, has been a regular to the establishment, she said she’s for as the New Year approaches. customer at Tully’s for a year. optimistic about Jay’s and its new With things quickly changing “It kinda sucks,” said Lopez who was menu items. for the little store on Nutwood, it’s just getting used to the coffeehouse. “It’s going to be very benefi- good to see that some things will Though Jay’s Coffee Waffles & cial,” Rara said. “It’s going to have stay the same in the case of some More bought and renamed the a lot of fruit options.” of the staff. Tully’s, the coffeehouse’s menu will Another barista at Tully’s is Though she is not a frequent cus- remain the same until next year. 25-year-old Kaitlyn Rogal. tomer, Sissi Li enjoys visiting Tully’s Students feeling nostalgic about “I’ve been working at Tully’s for more than other coffee houses. the coffeehouse that has been there Courtesy of MCT a year and a half now,” said Rogal. Li, who works as part of the re- for half their college career can Gameplay is what makes Dishonored (multi-platform) the top game of the year. The first-person “It’s been really good. The experi- search staff at the catalyst center take this opportunity to visit one stealth action game by Arkane Studios nails the tense atmosphere needed for this type of game. ences with the people I work with on campus, was shocked and dis- last time before the doors close. have been amazing.” appointed to find out that Tully’s Jay’s will debut its new menu The staff has camaraderie both would be closing down. Jan. 1, 2013. Gaming world had major hits but some even bigger misses COMIC: Poisoning Batman ERIC FARRELL Civilization series’ fame, XCOM of the most violent action I’ve ever Daily Titan is about moving units around and played in a video game. eliminating your foes. One of the most fun aspects of this DETECTIVE COMICS #15 The pacing of this game will game is dispatching the many name- Whether you’re into tense, tac- likely take some getting used to less henchmen in creative ways. tical turn-based computer games, for gamers new to the genre, as Mowing down everyone in your adrenaline-pumping shooters or will the learning curve. path is so satisfying in this game the whimsical world of Mario, Speaking of the Civilization se- because the mechanics and back- RAYMOND MENDOZA Daily Titan chances are you’ve received your ries, Firaxis also released Gods & drop of this game make it so. gaming fix this year. Kings—the first major expansion The tight controls and surpris- With big titles being released pack to Civilization V. ingly tactical trial-and-error game- For fans of the Batman, the on the consoles, the emergence of Whereas in XCOM you con- play, coupled with the sleek, neon- most lively caped crusader stories indie titles on the computer and trolled a small tactical squad, in soaked ‘80s package, make for an have usually involved the likes of the release of Nintendo’s newest the Civilization series you build addicting and unique experience. Bane, Two-Face or the Joker, since console (the Wii U) this has been an empire from the ground up With that said, my favorite they’ve all snuck into the main- a strong year for the video game in any way you choose—through game of the year would have to be stream through major comic runs industry—missteps and all. rampant expansion, diplomacy, Dishonored (multi-platform), the and films. Here are some of the favorites first-person stealth action game by However, the latest Detective from 2012. Arkane Studios. Comics #15 mostly deals with Clay- The release of Mass Effect 3 “One of the You play as Corvo in the fic- face and his apparent wife, Poison (multi-platform) signaled the end tional city of Dunwall—think an Ivy, and their rampaging honey- of a notable trilogy and garnered most fun aspects alternative version of London, cir- moon through Gotham. unanimous praise in the process. ca the late 1800s, with a healthy No, that was not a typo: Clay- Players once again step into Com- of this game is dose of grimy steampunk and the face has been “married” to Poison mander Shepard’s shoes as the Reap- plague thrown in. Ivy for the past two issues of Detec- ers—an ancient, synthetic alien race dispatching the The empress of Dunwall has tive Comics through the use of Ivy’s who attack Earth and every other just been killed, and her daughter mind controlling plants. civilization across the galaxy with many nameless has been kidnapped. You’re framed Furthermore, a misunderstand- the intent on complete genocide. for both of these acts. ing between Ivy and Batman has Those who followed Shepard henchmen in cre- From there, you must exact your thrown Clayface into a jealous throughout the trilogy have no ative ways.” revenge as you get the runaround rage that causes him to start tear- Batman continues to protect Gotham City. (Courtesy of MCT) doubt already played the game, from a handful of characters cast ing the city apart as he searches for and a quick Google search of in various shades of grey. his “bride.” Mass Effect 3 will yield bitter rants warfare, science or culture. The story is serviceable, but Writer John Layman’s current immediately, Batman decides to (Basil Karlo) having a similar ob- about the game’s ending. Gods & Kings tweaked the sys- what makes Dishonored the game run for Detective Comics has been bide to deal with the destruction of session with Poison Ivy as Preston The backlash was a result of tem by implementing religion, of the year is the gameplay. decent enough with the Penguin as several factories around Gotham. “Clayface III” Payne had with a de- the game’s ending leaving several which adds an interesting twist to Corvo can choose to dispatch Batman’s main antagonist for the When Poison Ivy attempts to partment store mannequin. loopholes in the story and under- how competing civilizations act enemies in a number of ways: run- time being and an impressive story control Batman’s mind, Batman As with Clayface III, Batman cutting many of the small deci- toward each other. ning up and shooting them point about a feud between the Cobble- comes prepared with a device in his plays at the heartstrings of Karlo by sions the player made throughout The tantalizing allure of playing blank in the face, summoning pot and Wayne families. cowl which jump starts his short making him see that his marriage the series. just one more turn to see what will a pack of rats to devour them or The story is old news for Batman term memory thereby blocking her to Poison Ivy has been nothing This backlash caused developer happen next in these games is both silently teleporting behind them fans, but it still manages to be ap- mind control pheromones. more than a trick. Bioware to release an “Extended a curse and a blessing—the hours and murdering them. pealing since Penguin’s rage means And finally, when Batman is The pure anguish of Clayface is Cut,” but that didn’t wash away pass amazingly quick. Or, you can simply choose not a personal vendetta against Wayne. outmatched by Clayface after suf- what really makes the story powerful the bitter taste in players’ mouths. Hotline Miami (PC) has become to kill anyone—the choice is yours. His wealth, infrastructure and fering a concussion, instead of because the love that Clayface thinks Mass Effect 3 is in many ways the somewhat of an indie darling in Each mission is essentially a mas- crooked corporations make Wayne rushing into a fight he would lose: he feels for Ivy is heartbreaking. biggest disappointment of the year. most gamer circles online. Avail- sive playground that allows you to a target for eco-terrorists like Poi- He leaves to form a plan by figur- The saddest moment would The game has polarized gamers able digitally through Steam, Ho- use the various skills and tools that son Ivy and her new beau, Clayface. ing out how to free Clayface from definitely have to be after Clay- across the Internet; but for me, the tline Miami recently went on sale Corvo has at his disposal. Instead of having the theatrical- Ivy’s control. face’s inevitable defeat, as he sits in series still stands as one of the fin- for about $5. Being stealthy is certainly more ity of villains like Ra’s Al Ghul, the The best part about Batman is a sewer reading over Poison Ivy’s est examples of science fiction in It retails just double that, and difficult than inflicting outright Joker or even Riddler, Layman’s his problem solving abilities and “love notes.” this medium – bitter taste and all. gamers can probably expect it to carnage on everyone you see, but run centers in on the desire of detective skills and this issue brings The scene would usually be a lit- For those into a different kind of go on sale again during Steam’s an- the payoff is definitely worth it. each villain and how each of them his attributes to a head. tle too cliché for normal standards, action, XCOM: Enemy Unknown nual Christmas time sale. Stealth games thrive on tense eventually falls victim to their own Instead of blindly rushing into a but artists Jason Fabok and Andy trades in the breakneck speed of For $5, Hotline Miami may very atmosphere, and Dishonored nails obsession. fight, Batman plans out his attacks Clarke managed to bring a cer- the previous shooting titles for a well be the most fun I’ve had this that. After each mission, I felt like Penguin is obsessed with better- and shows that his greatest asset is tain level of humanity to Clayface tense, methodical game that re- year. The top-down shooter fea- I had just barely escaped by the ing his family name; Ivy is obsessed his mind; not his fists. through subtle facial cues. quires more careful planning and tures old-school pixel graphics, skin of my teeth—and as a result, with eco-terrorism tied to the Pen- The physical nature of Batman is As Clayface reminisces about less quick reflexes. groovy ‘80s synth tunes and (I I haven’t played a single more re- guin; and Clayface is obsessed with obviously a big part of his persona, Ivy’s marriage proposal; the nor- Developed by Firaxis of the cannot stress this enough) some warding game all year. his love of Poison Ivy. but his genius is what makes Bat- mally monstrous man of clay is The cure for the villain’s obses- man a likeable character since his seen with a grin that could be hon- sions? A few well thrown batarangs lateral thinking takes out villains est-to-God happiness. MORE TOP VIDEO GAMES OF 2012 are just what the Batman ordered. faster than a punch to the jaw. The artist’s drawings of Clayface The first pro of the comic is the After all, the name of the series is have such depth, that the normally handling of Bruce Wayne’s de- Detective Comics; not Action Comics. grotesque villain gained a small lev- Borderlands 2 The Walking Dead Halo 4 meanor and intelligence. While Detective Comics, as a el of empathy from Batman as even Rating: Mature 17+ Rating: Mature 17+ Rating: Mature 17+ The past few issues have been whole, has been a step behind the he states: “I’ve beaten Clayface be- Platforms: X360, PC, PS3, MAC Platforms: X360, PC, PS3, MAC Platforms: X360 living up to the name Detective likes of Scott Snyder’s Batman, es- fore, but never like this. This time Comics as Batman exudes his prob- pecially with the departure of origi- I hit him where it hurts. A place I lem solving skill through his en- nal writer Tony S. Daniel, the cur- didn’t even know was vulnerable. counters with Penguin, Poison Ivy rent issue is redeeming largely due His heart.” Journey Forza Horizon SSX and Clayface. to Clayface. Writing like that and the work of Rating: Everyone Rating: Teen Rating: Everyone When confronted with Penguin’s The issue draws strong paral- Fabok and Clarke can only help the Platforms: PS3 Platforms: X360 Platforms: X360, PS3 failed assassination attempt on his lels to Alan Moore’s “Mortal Clay” series as the future looks bright for life, instead of going after Penguin storyline with the current Clayface Detective Comics.

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LOREN MANNING She was named All Freshman Player Daily Titan of the Year and finished her first year at CSUF second on the team. Apparently When it comes to sports, Southern she was just getting warmed up. California has boasted some champion Having played her last season with athletes over the years, and Cal State Ful- CSUF, Neto ended her college volleyball lerton has proudly added one more to the career number one on the all time kills list pool of A-listers. with 1,628 kills as well as more than 800 Kayla Neto, originally from Northern digs and 306 blocks. She also topped the California, is widely known for being all-time points list as well. the record-holding volleyball player for Aside from statistics and records, this CSUF. With a great attitude and inspiring past season was also her fourth time sportsmanship, Neto has proven to shine making first team on conference, mak- brightly inside and outside the volleyball ing her the eighth player in Big West court with high hopes for an equally ful- history to do so. filling future. In just a couple of days, Neto will ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan As a young child, Neto played many hopefully be recognized as a two-time All- Neto sits on the steps leading into Titan Gym where she has played all her home games for the Titans. The senior different sports until deciding to stick American mention, giving her another is the school’s all-time leader in kills (1,628) and has more than 800 digs and 306 blocks in her illustrious career. with volleyball in fifth grade. first in CSUF history. “I was doing well and liked it, and all my According to Coach Zimmerman, Neto Neto enjoyed other aspects of playing comes to volleyball, but what does she do opportunities that await her. friends were playing it. As I got to know was a high achiever all four years, not only for CSUF, including the conferences and with her time outside of the court? She hasn’t decided to ditch volleyball the sport better, I just really fell in love with on a personal level but on a team level as receiving the opportunities to travel, with “Waste it. Sleeping, doing homework… just yet and desires to incorporate it into it and kept getting better,” said Neto. well. She came on the team knowing what a schedule allowing her to play closer to sometimes. I don’t even know what to do her future, currently being in the process She then moved on to play club vol- she wanted to do to help her team win. her family up North. with myself,” Neto said. of finding an agent to help her do so. Not leyball her freshman year of high school, She is also thankful for the connections However, she admits that she enjoys a only does she wish to still remain active in which she explains wasn’t necessarily easy and friendships she’s made throughout few hobbies here and there when volley- the sport she shines in, she hopes to do so or cheap on her parents who have always “She’s really fun to her college experience. ball isn’t in season. far away from CSUF. supported her passion for the sport. Elle Moffatt, 19, a child and adoles- “I’m not just a dumb jock. I like to do Neto’s love of traveling will hopefully “They said I owed them a scholarship play volleyball with cent development major, has known Neto other things” Neto said. go hand in hand with her volleyball career after all that,” Neto said. since she was 14 and played volleyball Staying active and enjoying time out- as she wishes to play overseas, perhaps in She was indeed granted a scholarship because she loves with her for two years. She spoke of Neto side has been instrumental to Neto’s life Europe or Korea. Although Neto remains to CSUF and has been receiving a full in high regards concerning the sport. since she was a young girl. Growing up in anxious to see what comes next, she re- ride since freshman year. However, Neto it, and she’s com- “She’s really fun to play volleyball with be- Northern California taught her to appre- mains positive and sees playing overseas was clueless to the successes she would cause she loves it, and she’s competitive, and ciate the outdoors and today she enjoys like a free vacation. achieve within the four years spent with petitive...” she makes other people better,” said Moffatt. hiking and getting in touch with nature. Not only does Neto provide inspira- the university. Neto was also described as caring and Besides staying active, Neto likes to tion for those on the court, but she ra- “I never expected all these achieve- ELLE MOFFATT easy going as well as an extremely talented read and is currently in the middle of the diates a great attitude about school and ments, I just knew I was always going to Childhood friend of Kayla Neto player by another friend and teammate, Millenium series (The Girl with the Drag- volleyball in general and follows her own do my best and hopefully make some sort Gabrielle Dewberry, a 22-year-old health on Tattoo trilogy). words of wisdom in tough times that of a difference,” she said. “Kayla came with a high level of initia- science major. “I’m a huge nerd,” Neto said. “People should ring true to others coming up on Always attempting to do her best aided tive,” said Zimmerman. “And from day one, “It’s not a surprise that she has so many think I’m cooler than I am.” finals week. Neto with being granted many awards whether we knew it or not, Kayla had a friends and fans,” said Dewberry. Soon entering her last semester of her “Everything always works out … Al- and a few records. higher expectation for herself than we did.” Neto is clearly a shining star when it college career, Neto looks forward to the ways,” Neto said. Pacquiao knockout does not signify end of boxing One punch, that’s all it takes to shock the world. In that one punch Juan Manuel Marquez not only took down his bitter rival, Manny Pacquiao, but also took the first decisive win in a four match series that began eight years ago. Howev- er, did that one punch in turn ruin a potential superfight and contrib- ute in boxing’s eventual death? Personally, I don’t believe that Pacquiao losing the fight spells the beginning of the end for boxing like many casual fans may think. In fact, I believe that Saturday’s This Just In outcome can only help boxing JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ head in the right direction. Saturday’s fight was incredible. The first two rounds picked up Though after years of back-and-forth best boxers today, but also as one right where the first three fights between the two fighter’s promotions, of the best Mexican fighters of all began, with both fighters fighting it never really seemed like it was go- time. Not only was he in the shad- pretty evenly. The third was taken ing to happen in the first place. ows of Mayweather and Pacquiao, by Marquez as he knocked Pac- Mayweather stands alone as the but also in the shadows of exciting quiao down for the first time since best pound-for-pound boxer right Mexican greats Èrik Morales and 2003. Pacquiao quickly answered now and will attempt to cement Marco Antonio Barrera. back by putting Marquez down in his place as one of the greatest Aside from where these three the fifth. That fifth round was one great fighters go from here, there are of the best rounds of boxing that other great up-and-coming fight- I’ve seen in a long while. “This is exactly ers that keep the sport of boxing Then came the deciding sixth fresh and compelling. Undefeated round, which Pacquiao seemed to why people Mexican WBC light middleweight be controlling. As the round was champ Canelo Àlvarez looks very coming to a close Pacquiao got a watch boxing, promising. He recently won his bit too overzealous and tried to match in September against Josèlito finish the round strong in order to to see an un- Lòpez in dominating fashion. ensure a round scored for him. For the Filipino fight fans who Instead he paid for that overconfi- derdog come are looking for an up-and-coming dence with just one second left in the fighter to root for in the wake of round as a beautiful counter right from behind...” Pacquiao’s recent fight, look no hand was landed from Marquez put- further than WBO super bantam- ting Pacquiao out cold for close to boxers of all time. This is exciting as weight champion Nonito Donaire. two minutes. It’s punches like that up-andcoming boxers will try their In addition there are many that give boxing the nickname of hand at dethroning the undefeated other great prospects in the fight “the sweet science” its validity. champion. There will also be in- game that make it an exciting time This is exactly why people watch trigue as not only his record will be to follow the sport. Names like boxing, to see an underdog come challenged but also his legacy by un- featherweight Gary Russell Jr., from behind to land the perfect derdog fighters who will try to throw lightweight Adrien Broner, feath- shot and take the win. It was coun- a perfect punch much like Marquez. erweight Yuriorkis Gamboa and ter-punching at its finest and -fi Pacquiao on the other hand, will lightweight Brandon Rios are all nally pushed 39-year-old Marquez have to rebuild his legacy starting with unbeaten and poised to make their out of the shadow of Pacquiao and a fifth bout against Marquez. It seems mark in the ring. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. the only natural move he should make Boxing has definitely had it’s fair The outcome did, however, ruin other than possible retirement. share of knockdowns but it’s exciting the luster of a potential super-fight For Marquez, this knockout not fights and fighters that keep the casu- between Pacquiao and Mayweather. only solidifies him as one of the al fan getting up and back for more.