Presidential Candidates Sell Their Platforms at Debate

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Volume 49 • Number 103 Since 1957 Wednesday, April 18, 2007 http://sundial.csun.edusundial.csun.edu A financially independent student newspaper Presidential candidates sell their platforms at debate Katie Sheehy dential candidate Miguel Daily Sundial Segura focused on the idea of getting the student popu- he Associated Stu- lation involved with A.S. as dents Presidential early as possible. and Vice Presidential When asked how they Tdebate took place Monday would find people to become night at the Satellite Student senators, Salgado said there Union's Shoshone Room, was a need to “ask people where the candidates pres- who are already active in ent vied for the last word in A.S.” an evening that was full of Salgado stated that, if information, promises and elected, he would want his veiled hostility. cabinet ready by June 1, and Presidential hopeful he has already thought of and current A.S. Director some people who would be of Finance Adam Haver- ideal for the positions that stock was asked what he will be available. Later in plans to do for clubs and the debate, he changed his organizations, and then was stance and said, “There’s told that talk is cheap and always room to change. he was responding like a Never promise someone a “bullshitter.” He respond- position.” ed that he knew that talk Haverstock saw the idea was cheap, and said, “my of seeking out senators actions are going to show.” from the concept of look- President Adam Salga- ing at more than a resume, do took the opportunity to and said, “We can teach remind the audience that he Erin Lee-Chin / Daily Sundial you to be a director, but we had experience and stated, Current Associated Students President Adam Salgado and his running mate, Darren Hause, at the presidential can’t teach you how to be “I’m not b.s.ing.” and vice presidential debate, held on Monday night in the Satellite Student Union’s Shoshone Room. motivated, how to be pas- The “Make A Connec- sionate.” tion” slate was asked by the president, responded, “As The role of senators tor. “The Senate needs more Segura agreed with audience how they would someone who has not been became one of the most Haverstock felt there support, more motivation,” Haverstock’s statement and fix “all the damage that was involved with A.S., I feel it debated topics, as each can- was a number of positions he said. said, “I don’t want to judge created by Haverstock and is important to get in touch didate expressed what they that could be eliminated Salgado said he felt that just by seeing them.” Salgado.” Bethany Tucker, with those who are not nor- felt was the role, responsi- and moved to standing the senators already were who is running for vice mally involved.” bility and ability of a sena- committees. ambassadors, and presi- See DEBATE, page 3 CSUN alumnus now serves as Beverly Hills mayor Darya Riyahi nando Valley State College. Delshad first moved to tics. Delshad found himself in council to approve such an Daily Sundial “When I was there, there Minnesota with his older “I went to every commu- trouble with Iranians and oth- initiative. weren’t that many Persians,” brother, who was accepted to nity meeting and council meters when election ballots fea- Delshad, who has a back- he new mayor of Bev- he said. “People were looking the University of Minnesota. tured English, Spanish and, ground in computer technol- erly Hills said his eth- at us saying, ‘Where are you Upon moving to Minnesota, for the first time, Farsi togeth- ogy, said he wants the city to nicity places a heavy from? Persia? Where is that “we worked together, went to er all on the same sheet. do everything “smart.” Tresponsibility on his shoul- in France?’” the same school and used the I went to every Delshad said four years He has become involved ders to represent Iranians in Delshad recalled that he same books to save” money, community ago he introduced a separate in a project to utilize gov- a positive light and pave the and some friends formed an he said. Farsi ballot. But this year, ernment-funded “smart traf- way for more Iranians to enter international club, where once But the brothers quickly meeting the city clerk, an indepen- fic cameras.” According to politics. a month they would gather, became too cold and lonely. dent, decided on his own to Delshad, this means having a “The main reason I ran is play their countries’ music Determined to leave Minne- and council combine all the languages on “traffic light that goes based that I feel like opening the and eat their specialty foods. sota, and in pursuit of dif- meting, so a single ballot. on the density of traffic rather door,” said Jamshid (Jimmy) Delshad also formed a ferent terrain, they moved “People were shocked. than sequence of time.” Delshad. band with his two brothers to Southern California and when I talk They weren’t warned and that Delshad wants to install Delshad, a CSUN grad- playing the santour, which is a enrolled at San Fernando Val- caused a lot of reaction,” he “active cameras” that are uate, is Beverly Hills’ first traditional Iranian instrument ley State College. it’s with said. Also, this time around, intelligent enough to know mayor of Iranian descent. played by tapping on strings After graduating with an authority and an unprecedented three out of something out of the ordinary Los Angeles houses the pinned to a horizontal base. engineering degree, Delshad the six candidates for mayor has happened. For example, biggest community of Ira- “We’d go out and play worked for a technology com- knowledge. were Iranian, he said. This, if you are walking and fall nians outside Iran. Out of Christmas parties or Hanuk- pany, which sponsored him combined with the trans-lan- down, the camera detects that approximately 33,000 resi- kah parties,” he said. for a green card. – Jamshid Delshad, guage ballot, divided the com- and connects to the police sta- dents, Beverly Hills is home From the beginning, Del- “I didn’t have to marry mayor of Beverly Hills munity, he recalled. “That tion, Delshad explained. to nearly 8,000 Iranians. shad said, education was very anybody,” he said, laughing. was a mishap.” “So the big brother issue Delshad, 67, said he has important to his mother. A Delshad explained that in Delshad initiated an idea goes away since the camera fond memories of his early college graduate herself, in an effort to prepare for his to make the Iranian New Year doesn’t know the difference years as an undergraduate. He 1945 she opened up the first political career, he took two ing, so when I talk it’s with “Norouz” a holiday in Bev- between people, it just senses enrolled about 48 years ago girls’ school in the Iranian years off from work in order authority and knowledge,” he erly Hills. He said it would when CSUN was San Fer- state of Shiraz. to study every aspect of poli- said. require three votes from the See MAYOR, page 3

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[email protected] CSUN students, administrators News Briefs reflect on Virginia Tech shootings Kari Thumlert concern on campuses across Residence complex for four do in case of an emergen- D aily Sundial the nation. CSUN students years, and he feels safe cy, such as a bomb threat,” Using DWP workers instead of who live nearby said they because of dorm policies and Allen said. onday morning, feel safe but are in disbelief security is always visible. Kevin Mojaradi, mar- contractors cost millions the worst campus that VPI did not go into “They have a policy here keting and public relations shooting in the lockdown immediately and that you show some sort of coordinator for the Asso- LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some upgrades to the Department Mhistory of the United States officials allowed students to ID if you are here to visit ciated Students, and John of Water and Power’s aging system were shifted from private occurred at Virginia Poly- walk around, even though someone, and at a certain Chandler, director of public contractors to costly DWP crews, pushing the price tag up mil- technic Institute in Blacks- they knew there was a gun- time all visitors have to relations and strategic com- lions of dollars, it was reported. burg, Va., leaving 33 people man at large. leave,” he said. munications, both said that The Daily News reported Tuesday that a DWP review found dead, including the gunman, “What the hell?” said A security guard who as of now there are no plans that using city crews to install trunk lines roughly doubled the and 29 wounded. Harlan Allen, a 42-year-old spoke on the condition of for an open forum. cost and the length of time it would have taken private workers At about 7:15 a.m., 23- senior history major who anonymity confirmed the “The Senate will probably to complete the project. year-old Cho Seung-Hui, lives two blocks away from policy. discuss it later this week and For instance, a private contractor bid $6.2 million to install a native of South Korea, CSUN. “I’m a little weirded “We make sure all visi- bring it up (at) next week’s a 42-inch pipeline beneath Burbank Boulevard and White Oak walked into the West Ambler out that classes continued tors are out of the building meeting,” Mojaradi said. Avenue, a project estimated to take 250 days. Johnston dormitory and shot after the first shooting at after visiting hours end at Chandler said he wanted When the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, two students. One student is Virginia. The police should 10:30 p.m. and check IDs those who may have con- Local 18, objected, the project was turned over to unionized believed to be a friend, and have locked down the cam- if we don’t recognize some- cerns to know the university DWP crews, who completed the work in 439 days at a cost of the other was a 22-year-old pus after the first shooting. one.” is doing everything it can $13.8 million. resident adviser. If they don’t have enough He added that security to ensure the safety of its “Experience indicates that contractors can complete trunk Nearly two hours after information, (it’s) better safe checks of the premises are students. line projects on a substantially shorter time period than in-house the shooting, an e-mail was than sorry.” conducted “anywhere from On Tuesday afternoon, forces,” water system chief James McDaniel wrote in a memo- sent out alerting members of Others agreed with Allen. every 15 minutes to an President Jolene Koester randum to DWP general manager Ronald Deaton. the campus community that “It’s crazy,” said Shelese hour.” sent an e-mail to the campus Despite cost overruns, the DWP plans this week to hire a there had been a shooting Ruffin, a 20-year-old fresh- Since the incident, calls community, expressing her 20-member union crew for a third trunk line project. It’s part and that everyone should be man majoring in child devel- made to the CSUN Public confidence that the universi- of a compromise with the union, which agreed not to challenge cautious, which has raised opment. Safety Department to find ty will find ways to respond private contracts for 13 upcoming trunk-line projects. criticism that officials wait- “Everything should have out what is being done for to the shooting at Virginia The 13 future projects will cost rate payers an estimated $737 ed too long to notify students gone into lockdown right the safety of students yielded Tech. million, but officials said it could have up to $1.3 billion if DWP and employees that there was away. Because it didn’t, no comments by press time. Mark Stevens, Ph.D. and workers did the work. a gunman at large. the shooter was able to get The Public Safety Depart- director of University Counsel- “The settlement agreement clears the way for the depart- At 9:45 a.m., Seung- where he wanted to be, and ment’s Web site lists CSUN’s ing Services said there has not ment to enter into a number of contracts for essential trunk-line Hui went into Norris Hall, so many people were hurt,” emergency procedures, been a lot of calls that are spe- construction work,” board president David Nahai said. “At the chained the doors shut, head- she said. “The moment which suggests each depart- cific to the events in Virginia, same time, we have to remember that we need to have in-house ed to the second floor and they knew they had a situa- ment develop its own emer- but there has been a rise in capability, as well. went on a shooting rampage, tion, they should have acted gency preparedness plan. emergency walk-ins and that “At the end of the day you can’t just continue contracting killing students and profes- quicker.” Allen, Andrews and Ruf- could be because people are out.” sors, raising the death toll “I think it sucks. It’s sad,” fin said they are unaware of feeling anxiety over the tragedy from 2 to 33. Others were said Dashalle Andrews, a 21- what the campus emergency and are not sure why they are injured by gunfire and from year-old senior kinesiology procedures are and think feeling a sense of vulnerability. Sacramento State president jumping out of the second major. “That was poor judg- now would be a good time Stevens wants students to floor window to escape. ment on their part to allow to inform the campus com- know it is free and confi- faces faculty no-confidence vote Norris Hall is comprised of students not to worry and go munity of them. dential to come and speak faculty offices, classrooms to classes.” “We should have emer- with the counselors about SACRAMENTO (AP) — Faculty at Sacramento State Uni- and laboratories. Andrews said he has lived gency drills so we can know any problem or concern they versity have begun a two-week voting process that will serve as The shooting has raised in the Northridge Campus the procedure and what to may be having. a referendum on the performance of campus president Alexander Gonzalez. Faculty called the no-confidence vote in response to academic Crime Briefs cuts, increased class sizes and a looming school deficit. Scott Merlino, a philosophy lecturer, said the vote goes 04/16/07 the student with vandalism. The suspect 04/16/07 beyond a few line items in the campus budget, noting that some Vandalism damaged a wall and destroyed an office Forged Driver License Crime classes have increased from 35 to 45 students. chair by throwing it at UPA 11. The suspect was booked at LAPD Devonshire. “Class sizes have increased a lot,” Merlino said. “I can’t give Someone wrote graffiti on the parking A CSUN police officer arrested 28-

(students) as much as I’d like to, as I used to.” ticket machine at the southwest entrance year-old Lourdes Maria Bantatua. Ban- In response to the referendum, Gonzalez provided statistics of Lot B1. tatua was charged with forging a Califor- showing the student-faculty ratio has remained at 20-to-1 during 04/16/07 nia driver license to obtain fingerprints at his tenure. Theft of Personal Property DPS Live Scan. The suspect, who is not “There is no trend and no evidence that it has increased sub- a CSUN student, was booked at LAPD stantially,” Gonzalez wrote last week. 04/16/07 Someone stole a CSUN student unse- Van Nuys. Gonzalez said he would not resign, noting that any decision Vandalism cured textbook when the victim left the about his job should be in the hands of the system’s chancellor it at the USU. and board of trustees. A CSUN police officer arrested a California State University spokeswoman Clara Potes-Fellow 24-year-old CSUN student and charged — Provided by CSUN Police said the referendum was a campus issue for its own faculty to sort out. Voting began Monday and will continue through April 27. Weather Update More seniors passing California’s high school exit exam sooner Thursday Friday Saturday

SACRAMENTO (AP) - A higher rate of California high school seniors has passed the exam required for graduation, Sunny Few Mostly according to state education officials. Showers Sunny As of February, 91.4 percent of the class of 2007 had passed both the English and math sections of the test. Another 36,930 students statewide still need to pass the exam by the end of the High 73 • Low 49 High 56 • Low 47 High 69 • Low 48 school year. By this time last year, 89.3 percent of seniors had passed the test. State schools Superintendent Jack O’Connell attributed the higher passing rate to $70 million spent to tutor at-risk students: “Our efforts are paying off,” he said. Despite the slight improvement, poor and minority students Check out what's new @ http://sundial.csun.edu do not do as well as whites, Asians and those from wealthier backgrounds. Daily Sundial • CSUN • Wednesday, April 18, 2007 • 3

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Erin Lee-Chin / Daily Sundial Associated Students Senator Miguel Segura is running for A.S. president for the 2007-08 school year, with Bethany Tucker as his running mate.

they do each week. something that can be solved because we can’t fund that.” DEBATES Advisement, one of Sal- in one term. We need to work Haverstock asserted that Continued from page 1 gado’s projects during the on the programs set in place.” services for the deaf should be AP photo current school year, was Segura said he felt that part of the university budget, Then-incumbent Councilman Jimmy Delshad The issue of whether to important to all candidates, advisement through IM would and vice president hopeful poses with a campaign poster in Beverly Hills on pay senators in the future was and their feelings ranged from not benefit the students, and Tucker agreed that the univer- March 5, 2007. On March 21, he became the first extremely important to all being pleased with the prog- stated, “The one thing I don’t sity should take responsibility Iranian-American mayor. candidates. Salgado had not ress made so far to being like is that it takes away that for some of the funding for unsupportive of some of the one-on-one (atmosphere).” the deaf. here they try to stay under yet reached an opinion on work. When it comes to inter- Dina Cervantes and MAYOR the radar,” he said. supporting stipends for sena- Salgado reiterated his pretive services for the deaf, her running mate, Monica Continued from page 1 Delshad said his suc- tors, while Haverstock and intention of making academic Salgado admitted, “We don’t McNeeley, are running on the cess elevated the accep- Segura both stated the need advisement available through provide interpretive ser- slate “Vote for P.E.D.R.O.,” that you have a gun in your tance level of the entire for senators to be compen- instant messenger and Haver- vices for weekly meetings. but were not present for the hand or you fell down,” Iranian community. sated for the amount of work stock said, “Advisement is not They shouldn’t be held back debate. he said. Still, having two com- Delshad said he feels munities watch his moves strongly that the federal means he has had to prove government should make himself more. Beverly Hills a test city for “I tried to remove A.S. committee recommends money for fundraiser the new technology. everything that was a Hilda Yeghishian with their request of a $251 charity soccer tournament also attending Project Cannes: Stu- Aside from the threat conflict of interest,” he Daily Sundial transfer from Africa Week, held within the week. dent Filmmaker Program. of terrorism, Delshad said said. “I wanted to serve another event also planned by The committee also recom- A graduate student from the even though the city is rel- my term with dignity.” espite their previous ASO, to specifically go to pay mended $100 to ASO from the art department was also rec- atively safe, it still has a Delshad said he is practice of not fund- for a coordinator at this event. unallocated reserves for pro- ommended the standard $400 ways to go. saddened by the current ing fundraiser events Crandall went on to express motional costs of the event. recommendation to attend a “There are home bur- relationship between Iran Dput forth by various clubs and that the $251 the committee Other recommended allo- conference titled Animals and glaries, and people are and the U.S. government. organizations at CSUN, the allotted was not a major cost cations were made through the Society II: Considering Ani- attacked here and there,” Iranians are very pro- Associated Students Finance and would not make or break Academically Related Reserve mals, which will take place in he said, adding that he American, he said. Most Committee members voted on the committee, but his concern Account, resulting in a total Hobart, Tasmania. The confer- believes most crimes are ordinary people love this Monday to fund the cost of an was their consistency between of $2,000 for five students to ence will discuss the represen- committed by people from country and what it rep- event coordinator for Niger varying projects. further their education and tations of animals in contem- other cities. resents, Delshad said. Hunger Drive Week. Niger Hunger Drive Week knowledge through attend- porary art. Delshad also wants “I’m just so sorry that “Had it occurred to me will be held on April 23-28, ing programs and conferences Two students apart of to install “smart” solar- the (Iranian) government that this committee would and it will raise donations that outside their immediate com- the music department each powered parking meters takes such a derogatory even consider an allocation, I will go to Africare, a non- munity. received recommendations for that scan credit cards and attitude,” he said. “I think would have asked more ques- profit organization out to make A graduate student from $400 to help fund part of their allow people to text mes- it will take Iran 300 years tions like…who (the coordina- a difference in rural African the English department was trip to Florence, Italy for the sage more money while back in terms of PR.” tor) would be and what they life. recommended $400 to attend CSU Summer Arts Program. away from their cars. Delshad entered poli- would be expected to do. I was An additional $507 transfer The Great Plains Theatre Con- Other transfers and change Delshad said he created tics four years ago when stunned by that,” said General recommendation from Africa ference in Omaha, Neb. The of purposes were recommend- a technology community he ran and was elected a Manager David Crandall. Week to Niger Hunger Drive same recommendation was ed by request for Water Ski & to come up with “smart” city councilman. He said The committee granted the Week was made so as to pay made for a Cinema, Televi- Wakeboard Club, AS Ticket ideas for Beverly Hills. it was his term as pres- African Student Organization for the soccer field for the sion Arts student who will be Office and Legislative Affairs. Delshad wants more ident of the non-profit Iranians to run for poli- Sinai Temple that pre- tics throughout the U.S. pared him for politics. State appeals court upholds lower court's ruling “I thought, 'If I lose, it’ll Delshad said Beverly be a real let down. Then Hills isn’t the metropoli- nobody is going to run,’” tan city people think it on Los Angeles schools takeover law he said. is. LOS ANGELES (AP) pushed through the state Leg- forming schools. Mayor to appoint the mem- Delshad attributes the It’s like a little village — A state appeals court on islature to support Villaraigo- The appeals court upheld bers of the Board, such (an) Iranian lack of political where everybody knows Tuesday upheld a lower court sa’s plan. a December ruling by Los amendment would indisput- involvement to a general each other and people are ruling that a law designed to The law sought to shift Angeles County Superior ably be proper. What is not mistrust of government very close to each other, give Mayor Antonio Villarai- some powers from the Los Court Judge Dzintra Janavs. permissible is for the Legis- rooted in their experi- he said. gosa partial authority over Angeles Unified School Dis- “The citizens of Los Ange- lature to ignore that consti- ences in Iran. He said Aside from his volun- the nation’s second-largest trict’s elected seven-member les have the constitutional tutional right and to bypass most Iranians aren’t com- teer work as mayor, for school district is unconstitu- board to the mayor and a right to decide whether their the will of the citizens of fortable giving personal which he is paid a token tional. new council of more than two school board is to be appoint- Los Angeles and effectively information at the reg- salary of $600 a month, The ruling by the Cali- dozen other mayors of cities ed or elected,” the appeals transfer many of (the) powers istration process, afraid Delshad said he operates fornia 2nd District Court within LAUSD boundaries. court wrote in its decision. of the Board to the Mayor, the information would be a food packaging com- of Appeal marked a second It was also intended to “If the citizens of Los based on its belief, hope, or used against them. pany, called International legal blow to a law known give Villaraigosa control of Angeles choose to amend assumption that he could do “So when they come Packaging Company. as the Romero Act that was the district’s 36 worst-per- their charter to allow the a better job,” it said. 4 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Wednesday, April 18, 2007

[email protected] President Bush offers prayers, condolences at Virginia Tech BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) quoting the Internet posting. that they hoped to lead.” been shaken to the core by this ing images of his presidency empathy was later viewed as — Representing America’s “For those of you who are in Meanwhile, the federal event and so I think what we is Bush standing atop a pile the key factor in reviving his anguish, President Bush told pain or who have lost someone Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, need to do is focus on support of rubble in New York with a presidency and helping him Virginia Tech students and close to you, I’m sure you can Firearms and Explosives has of the victims and their families bullhorn in his hand. After Hur- win re-election. teachers at a somber convoca- call on any one of us and have sent 12 agents to Virginia Tech and then also allow the facts of ricane Katrina struck the Gulf Bush first spoke about the tion Tuesday that the nation is help anytime you need it.” and the FBI has contributed the case to unfold before we Coast, Bush made repeated shootings on Monday after- praying for them and “there’s a He urged those angered by some 15 agents as well for the talk any more about policies.” trips to the region but wound noon, expressing shock and power in these prayers.” the killings not to be overcome investigation. The federal help, In times of tragedy, Ameri- up criticized for the govern- sadness about the killings “Laura and I have come to by evil. including input from the U.S. cans turn to the president to ment’s sluggish response to the from the White House. He Blacksburg today with hearts “People who have never Attorney’s office in the West- be the nation’s consoler and storm. lamented that schools should full of sorrow,” he said in six- met you are praying for you,” ern District of Virginia, is being comforter. President Clinton went to be places of “safety, sanctu- minute remarks at a convoca- Bush said. “They’re praying for coordinated at a command cen- Bush rallied the nation after Oklahoma City in 1995 after the ary and learning” similar to tion on the campus where 33 your friends who have fallen ter set up on the campus. the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist bombing of the federal build- remarks he has made in the people, including the suspected and who are injured. There’s a In addition to helping with attacks. One of the most endur- ing there, and his on-the-scene past after school shootings. gunman, died in two separate power in these prayers, a real the crime scene, the Depart- shootings the day before. “This power. In times like this, we can ment of Justice is making coun- is a day of mourning for the find comfort in the grace and selors available to victims and Virginia Tech community and guidance of a loving God.” their families through a spe- More charges filed against kidnapping suspect it is a day of sadness for our Before the service, Bush cial office and the Education POTOSI, Mo. (AP) allegedly kept the boys, and the initials, which match entire nation.” received a briefing on the Department is offering assis- — Seven more charges, with federal counts of por- Shawn’s name. Before flying to the trage- shootings and their investiga- tance as well. including attempted mur- nography and transporting Rupp declined to dis- dy-stricken university in south- tion from Virginia Tech Presi- White House spokeswom- der, have been filed against a boy across state lines. cuss details of the charges western Virginia, Bush also dent Charles Steger. an Dana Perino deflected any a former pizzeria manager Washington County he announced Tuesday. He ordered flags flown at half staff Bush spoke on a day of questions about Bush’s view of accused of kidnapping two prosecutor John Rupp said the crimes occurred and issued a written proclama- raw emotion. He spoke to stu- needed changes to gun control boys and holding one of filed the additional charg- through early November tion in honor of those killed and dents who he said had just lived policy, saying the time for that them for four years. es Monday against Dev- 2002 in Washington Coun- wounded. through the worst day of their discussion is not now. Michael Devlin was lin, accusing the 41-year- ty but would not say if Speaking to a somber bas- lives. “We understand that there’s already charged with kid- old of attempted murder, Devlin was keeping Shawn ketball arena, packed with “On this terrible day of going to be and there has been napping Ben Ownby, 13, in kidnapping, armed crimi- in the county, instead of at students and others, many mourning, it’s hard to imagine an ongoing national discussion, January in Franklin County nal action, three counts of his apartment in St. Louis wearing orange short-sleeved a time will come when life at conversation and debate about and with kidnapping Shawn forcible sodomy and one County. Shawn disappeared Virginia Tech T-shirts, the pres- Virginia Tech will return to nor- gun control policy. Of course Hornbeck, then 11, in 2002 count of attempted forcible in October 2002. ident quoted a recent student mal, but such a day will come,” we are going to be participants in Washington County. sodomy. Michael Kielty, an attor- blogging about the killings to Bush said. “And when it does, in that conversation,” she said. He also was charged The new charges allege ney for Devlin, said pros- encourage those who grieve to you will always remember the “Today, however, is a day that with several counts of forc- that Devlin tried to suffo- ecutors have not shared reach out for help. friends and teachers who were is time to focus on the families, ible sodomy in St. Louis cate “SH” after kidnapping details of the allegations “To all of you who are OK, lost yesterday, and the time you the school, the community.” County, where Devlin him. The papers only give against his client. I’m happy for that,” Bush said, shared with them, and the lives Perino added: “Everyone’s Daily Sundial • CSUN • Wednesday, April 18, 2007 • 5

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[email protected] A message from the Students First slate y name is Adam that the current culture of A.S. a group of positions in AS the AS Support section of our interviews and surveys to myself to make sure that if the Haverstock and I is one that doesn’t effectively referred to as the “Sub-Direc- annual budget and in Univer- make sure that we are advocat- governor tries to raise fees, he am a candidate for advocate for the students of Cal tors,” which includes all of the sity Programs, a section of ing what the students want us is going to have a hell of a time MAssociated Students President State Northridge. It includes directors who don’t sit on the the budget representing pro- to. While I have no hard data doing it. in the current election. I would members from various social, executive cabinet. These posi- grams run by the University to prove it, the students I speak like to take this opportunity to academic, cultural and politi- tions have no system of sup- that A.S. pays for. We have to tell me that they have issues CFA and CSU Negotiations tell you about my involvement cal organizations on campus. port, guidelines for duties or cut funding to these areas in with CSUN parking avail- I believe that the faculty at CSUN, the platform of my We want to make sure that the accountability for lack of effort. the past (2006-2007) and the ability and class availability. deserves to receive Equitable slate, Students First, my plans student perspective is at the These positions also currently University Programs were able I don’t only want to work on Pay for Quality Instruction for when I enter office, and forefront of the agenda of the get paid. I would rather see the to continue to operate. In fact, those issues, but all the issues and the argument on behalf my opinion on various campus Associated Students. With that people who would be working the University’s budget is sig- people have, whether they are of the CSU stating that the issues. in mind we developed a plat- in those positions sitting on the nificantly larger than the AS big or small. CSU University presidents are I am a graduate stu- form consisting of three parts: senate or in one of the senate budget and the University will Finally, I wanted to state a underpaid is ridiculous. If a dent at CSUN. I have been Effective Government, Fair “Standing Committees,” the barely feel the effect of such few of my opinions on various president feels underpaid at going to school here since fall Funding and Student Issues. five committees made up of a small increase compared to campus issues: over $200,000 they need to 2001 (six years) and have been Ineffective government, senators and general student the rest of their budget. I have re-evaluate why they became on the Dean’s List for two of or more specifically senate members. By pouring all of the also worked this past year to Tuition an educator. The A.S. Senate them. I graduated in December apathy, is a problem that cur- fruits of our recruiting efforts give unprecedented amounts The Associated Students made a bad move by not tak- 2006 with a BA in Psychology rently plagues the student gov- into the senate we can lower of funds to both students going have had a long standing stance ing a stance on the issue. Sure, and am currently a graduate ernment. There are two main the amount of senate turnover to conduct or present research opposing tuition increases, some students support the CFA student studying Recreation causes for this: Lack of Moti- and the generally small size of and for student projects such which I agree with completely. and some support the CSU, and Tourism Management. I vation for Senators and High the senate. as films. One of the values of Associated but by taking no stand the have been involved in a few Turnover in the Senate. It is Fair funding is an outcry I want to find out what stu- Students and the State of Cali- A.S. represented the opinion of campus organizations includ- with that in mind that I have I have heard from many student issues are most important. fornia has always been access none of these students. It is the ing being Vice President of my developed a plan to make the dent organizations who are Most of the time the student to education for everyone and A.S. job to be opinionated and fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, The senate more effective. I plan struggling to produce new pro- government speculates what raising student fees cuts access take stands on the issues. Model United Nations com- on revising a document called gramming. Of the $5 million the big campus problems are to education for the people petitive political science com- the Standing Rules, which is Associated Students Budget because there has never been who need it the most. Tuition School Spirit petitive team, and being the the code of conduct and office for next year, only 10 percent, any specific research to find out has gone up over 70 percent I feel that school spirit is current Director of Finance of requirements of a senator by roughly $500,000, goes to stu- what troubles students. While in the last five years, and the something that can be achieved Associated Students, your stu- including that classroom pre- dent groups. I want to increase A.S. hears plenty about the CSU Trustees plan on increas- many different ways at CSUN. dent government. I have been sentations, club meeting visits that to 15 percent in the next grievances of student groups, ing it 10 percent each year until Students that represent CSUN in CSUN’s Associated Students and club program attendance annual budget. Many people non-active matadors are of left 2010. I feel the reason they at various Academic, Ath- since spring 2005, longer than are part of a senator’s duties ask, “Where will you get the out of the conversation. I plan raise our tuition is because we letic or other extracurricular any other candidate including and plan to have a system of money?” Well, my experience on launching an information let them. As president I will activities or competitions are the current president. accountability for making sure creating two different annual gathering campaign to deter- be the students’ primary advo- My slate, Students First, is that the Senate sticks to it. budgets has shown that the mine what it is that bothers all cate against fee increases and a group of students who feel I also plan on eliminating funding can be found in both students using focus groups, will find motivated people like See message, page 8 and win a free iPod Shuffle

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Make a Connection Students First Miguel Segura - President Adam Haverstock - President Bethany Tucker - Vice President Josh Hansen - Vice President

CSUN Pride & Unity: Current students and even those who do not attend CSUN EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT – We want to make sure that the senators that represent the immediately say that we are a huge commuter university. We would like to start giving students of CSUN are seeking out the opinions of students and working hard to express commuter students, and even those who live close-by, a reason to stay on campus and those opinions to the various university entities. By making it mandatory for senators feel a sense of camaraderie with their fellow students. We want to work towards to visit student organizations, attend athletic events, or go to student programs, we increasing the number of students who are involved in on-campus clubs and organiza- want to make sure students know who their senators are and how they can improve the tions, as well as increase student participation in on-campus events. student experience.

The First Year Experience: Right now, the rate of CSUN students who drop out of FAIR FUNDING – The Associated Students has a budget of 5 million dollars for 2007- college after their first year is at 23%. We want to focus on keeping first year students 2008. Unfortunately, only $500,000 is given back into the hands of students. That interested in attending CSUN, and sport a sense of pride in the wonderful university means only 10% of the student fees you pay to enrich your college experience actually they're attending. Working with organizations such as New Student Orientation, CSUN go toward programming for student groups. We want to increase that amount to 15% Residential Life, and Student Development Outreach Programs; we plan to focus on in next year's budget in an effort to establish a trend of increasing funding for student ways to keep that drop out number as low as it can be. groups. Students deserve to get more than just 10% of the fees they pay.

Campus Outreach & Visibility : CSUN organizations have been known to put on some STUDENT ISSUES – We want to make students the priority of the student government great events. For example, UPC's Matador Nights, or A.S. SPACE's Big Show, and other and plan to launch a large information gathering campaign, including surveys, focus large-scale events have been very successful, but have much more potential to have a groups and interviews to determine what are the biggest problems at CSUN for larger turn out of students. More creative ways to get students informed and involved students. That way, we can work on what you really want us to do. These might be for events need to be explored. things like parking, class size and availability and financial aid.

111 You Decide Again Vote for Pedro Adam Salgado - President Dina Cervantes - President Darren Hause - Vice President Monica McNeeley - Vice President

Advisement has always been a concern for students at CSUN. The coming year 111 You PEERS, we understand that we are all students; we stand together united in our Decide Again would like to continue helping improve advisement by pushing for struggle for a quality and affordable education. advisement, via Instant Messaging. This will help further alleviate stress from our advisement system by working in conjunction with our advisement data base. EMPOWERING, we believe the Associated Students has the potential to provide information of events and activities that can empower students to make a 111 You Decide Again would like to help clubs and organizations by lowering the cost difference on campus and in their communities. of meeting services, reducing or eliminating intramurals fees, and by providing more financial support for clubs and orgs during the clubs and orgs fair, so that they can DIVERSITY, we take the stand that Associated Student should be on the forefront of market their clubs or organization for improved recruitment. promoting and reflecting our student’s cultures, our non-traditional students, student with disabilities, any all others regardless of sexual orientation. This semester, we have been working hard to have banners around sierra quad and the Oviatt Libray so that we can provide school spirit. This coming year we would want a REPRESENTATION, we believe that Associated Students should be representative matador statue, more entertainment during red rallies, and lowering or eliminating the of the students voice on campus. Elected representatives should advocate and cost of intramurals for clubs. fight for those issues affecting CSUN students, locally, on the state, and national levels by fighting for access to classes, student services, and NO more fee hikes!! 111 You Decide Again want all Senators to be able to show the work they have been accomplishing for their constituents, so we would like to introduce a type of report OF AND FOR STUDENTS! That means your voice will be heard! card for the Associated Students Board of Directors to hold them more accountable.

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[email protected] A statement from the 111 You Decide slate ood Evening Fellow always remained open for stu- mitted and united to working I have served in A.S. for Intercollegiate Athletics Board, Decide Again, have served in Matadors, dents to come in and address any towards a better CSUN. We are over two years and I know what University Corporation Board A.S., whether it be a, Univer- concerns they might have. students who will listen to your it takes to be an effective Presi- Member, Denouncing Violence sity Affairs Committee member, GMy name is Adam Salgado, Also, I and the current A.S. needs and not let you down. dent. My current involvements Against Women & Children Senator, Cabinet member or and today I will speak to you Vice President have done a lot include the following, A.S. stu- and the CSUN Foundation director, we have the experience about what 111 You Decide this past year. All of the goals If elected into office a second dent body President of CSUN, Board. to lead. Again has to offer to you as your that we set out to do will be term, 111 You Decide Again has California State Student Asso- My Previous involvements I would like to thank all of potential student leadership. accomplished by the end of 4 main goals that we would like ciation (CSSA), Lambda Chi include, Attorney General, you for your time and please First off, I would like to let this semester. Some of which to see accomplished: Alpha ,Academic Grievance & Upper Division I Senator, Poli- remember to vote for 1 vision you all know what 111 You include, CSUN banners which Grades Appeals Board, USU cies Committee, Judicial Court, 1 Goal 1 United campus, You Decide Again stands for. 1 will be posted next month all 1.) The first is to continue Board of Directors, Student Fee Mission Matadors and the USU Decide Again . Vision 1 Goal 1 United Campus around Sierra quad and the Ovi- with improving student advise- Advisory Board, Instruction- Board of Directors. You Decide Again. att Library, working with the ment by pushing for advise- ally Related Activities Board, All the candidates in 111 You GO MATADORS!!!!! The reason that it is Again administration to create a pro- ment via instant messaging. is because I am your current gram for CSUN students, much Associated Students President like “Ask Jeeves”, where stu- 2.) The Second is to Help continued support of her be the ones who are financial and I am running for re-elec- dents who have questions about Clubs & Organizations by Message effort to develop the Student’s supporting the athletes who Continued from page 1 tion. My running mate is Darren advisement can seek the answers (a) Lowering the cost of the Bill of Rights and Respon- bring in that revenue. Fund- Hause, who is currently the Vice that they need. This Advisement PAC usage sibilities for Advisement ing for the Athletics program President for Deaf CSUNians, a “Ask Jeeves” system will be up (b) Providing more finan- the heart of school spirit at and the Online Advisement should come from the Bud- member of Lambda Sigma Pi, during the summer and the full cial support via fee waivers CSUN, and as a student gov- Instant Message Service will get of the University Cor- works for the NCOD and serves version will be available during (c) Reducing or eliminating ernment, we need to focus on result in improved Academic poration and the University as the Director of Deaf & Hard the Fall 2007 semester. Lastly, intramural fees giving these people the tools Advisement across campus. General Fund, not Associated of Hearing students for A.S. another one of our goals that we (d) and establishing a they need to be successful in Students. That way, we will We are running for President have met is a transition work- greater connection with Clubs representing CSUN to the Athletics have an adequate amount and Vice President because we shop for Clubs & Organizations & Organizations best of their ability. That is Let me be clear: I do of money to give to student have the desire to implement which will be taking place the why I want to increase fund- not support the cutting of organizations in the future. change and great passion to rep- first week of May. 3.) The Third would be ing and other support for stu- Athletic Scholarships! What I would like to thank resent all Matadors attending CSUN needs leaders who Increase Matador Spirit by dent organizations. They are I do support is changing the the Daily Sundial for giv- CSUN. Darren and I both have won’t let their constituents down (a) Pushing for a Matador the heart of CSUN and bring source of athletics scholar- ing me the chance to speak the experience that is needed to and who will keep promises that Statue lots of spirit to our campus. ships funding. The University to the CSUN student body serve the all matadors of CSUN. are made. CSUN needs lead- (b) and more entertain- Corporation and the Univer- about the issues, and want Being that I am your current ers who will reach out to them, ment during Red Rallies Advisement sity Administration receive to remind all students to A.S. President, I know what educate them and advocate daily I want to commend the the increased revenues and put Students First and vote it takes to get the job done. for their needs. Darren Hause 4.) And the Fourth would president and vice president donations from alumni and for me, Adam Haverstock, Throughout this year my office and I are the type of leaders who be to hold senators more for her work on Academic other donors from the athlet- for Associated Students hours have ranged from 40-50 resemble these qualities. You accountable by establishing Advisement. Hopefully, my ics program, so they should President. hours a week and my door has will find that we are very com- monthly report cards.

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[email protected] Japanese mayor shot to death by organized crime chief TOKYO (AP) - The mayor ing Ito with a handgun with contracts, Kyodo reported. mate there are about 84,500 the nation. Last year, a right-wing of the Japanese city of Naga- the intent to kill, Nagasaki Backed by the ruling Lib- gangsters across Japan. In 2002, a ruling party politi- extremist burned down the saki was shot to death in a chief investigator Kazuki eral Democratic Party, Ito was Attacks on politicians in cian was fatally stabbed in a dis- house of ruling party lawmak- brazen attack Tuesday by an Umebayashi said at a news campaigning for his fourth post-war Japan are extremely pute over political funds. In the er Koichi Kato after the poli- organized crime chief appar- conference. term in office before Sunday’s rare. 1990s, a Liberal Democrat law- tician criticized then-Prime ently enraged that the city Prime Minister Shinzo elections. He was an active In 1960, Socialist leader maker was killed at his home by Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s refused to compensate him Abe called for a “rigorous figure in the movement against Inejiro Asanuma was killed in his daughter and an opposition pilgrimage to a controversial after his car was damaged at investigation.” nuclear proliferation, heading an attack by a sword-wield- lawmaker was stabbed to death Tokyo war shrine. No one a public works construction It was the second attack a coalition of Japanese cities ing 17-year-old that riveted by a mental patient. was home at the time. site, police said. in the last 20 years against calling for the elimination of The shooting was rare in a a mayor of Nagasaki, which nuclear weapons. country where handguns are was destroyed by a U.S. atom- “Mayor Ito had a strong strictly banned and only five ic bomb in 1945 and whose and boundless passion for Egypt accuses employee of spying for Israel politicians are known to have leaders have actively cam- peace,” said Sunao Tsuboi, CAIRO, Egypt (AP) Saber, 35, stole “important city. She declined to give her been killed since World War II. paigned against militarism. leader of a survivors’ group — An engineer from the documents” from the Atomic name because of the sensitiv- Mayor Iccho Ito, 61, was In 1990, Mayor Hitoshi based in Hiroshima, a city Egypt’s nuclear agency stole Energy Agency and gave them ity of the issue. shot twice in the back at Motoshima was shot and seri- also flattened by a U.S. atom- documents and gave them to Mossad agents in Decem- In Jerusalem, Foreign Min- point-blank range outside a ously wounded after saying ic bomb in 1945. to the Israel’s Mossad intel- ber in Hong Kong in return for istry Spokesman Mark Regev train station Tuesday evening, that Japan’s emperor, beloved Commonly known as yaku- ligence service in exchange $17,000, Badawi said. Saber was skeptical about the allega- Nagasaki police official Rumi by rightists, bore some respon- za, Japan’s organized crime for $17,000, a prosecutor first met the two foreigners in tions: “These sort of charges Tsujimoto said. sibility for World War II. groups are typically involved said Tuesday, announcing the Hong Kong between 2004 and unfortunately appear all too One of the bullets struck Tuesday’s attack appeared in real estate and construction man’s arrest on espionage 2006, Badawi added. often in the Egyptian media the mayor’s heart and he went to involve a more trivial mat- kickback schemes, extortion, charges. The engineer’s fam- Saber’s family, however, and they always prove to be into cardiac arrest, accord- ter, however. gambling, the sex industry, gun- ily denied the accusations. said the engineer was the one baseless.” ing to Nagasaki University Shiroo reportedly clashed running and drug trafficking. State security prosecutor to report to authorities that News of Saber’s arrest Hospital spokesman Kenzo with Nagasaki city officials in The yakuza also have Hisham Badawi announced the people he worked with in followed the detention in Kusano. Ito died after emer- 2003 after his car was dam- had a long-standing politi- that two foreigners, one Japa- Hong Kong were suspicious. January of Mohammed gency surgery, said Nagasaki aged when he drove into a hole cal alliance with right-wing nese and one Irish, were also The family did not know more el-Attar, another Egyptian prefectural police official at a public works site. He tried nationalists in Japan, although wanted in the case. specific details. who also holds Canadian Hirofumi Ito. unsuccessfully to get compen- authorities did not indicate Badawi identified the “We leave it to God to citizenship, on charges of Tetsuya Shiroo, a senior sation from the city after his that Tuesday’s attack was Egyptian engineer as Moham- take revenge on his behalf. Is spying for Israel. El-Attar member of Yamaguchi-gumi, insurance company refused to politically motivated. med Sayed Saber. He said this what he gets for inform- has pleaded not guilty to Japan’s largest organized pay up, according to Japanese Organized crime groups Saber was arrested Feb. 18 ing about them and trying to the charges and alleges he crime syndicate, was wres- broadcaster NHK. are behind most shootings in after he returned to Egypt from defend the security of his coun- was forced to confess while tled to the ground by officers Shiroo also sent a letter Japan, with two-thirds of the Hong Kong, but authorities try? He did nothing wrong,” authorities tortured him after the attack and arrested to broadcaster TV Asahi to country’s 53 known shootings withheld news of his detention Saber’s wife said from her by electrocution and other for attempted murder, police protest recent money scandals last year being gang-related, during the investigation. home in Giza, Cairo’s twin extreme measures. said. linked to Ito, including hidden according to the National He later admitted to shoot- accounts and public works Police Agency. Police esti- Daily Sundial • CSUN • Wednesday, April 18, 2007 • 11

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Katie Sheehy He yelled about the greed for the government, Biafra said. He Daily Sundial oil and called people who drive encouraged people to vote and SUVs “Hummerheads.” In stated, “I’d rather vote for some- s Jello Biafra, former regards to chain corporations, thing I want and not get it than leader of the Dead Ken- he stated, “I haven’t eaten at vote for something I don’t want nedys, walked on stage McDonald’s in 30 years. I have and get it.” Aat the Northridge Center on yet to give one penny of my Biafra encouraged a maxi- Wednesday, he was greeted by money to Wal-Mart – EVER!” mum wage for everyone, talked nearly 200 people who called A member of the Green about squatters’ rights and the out “Hello Jello!” Party, Biafra ran for mayor of need for dialogue between dif- His speech, titled “Spoken San Francisco in 1979 and also fering ideologies. Word,” was the last in an event briefly ran for president in 2000 “Don’t argue, communicate,” to commemorate Earth Celebra- before supporting Ralph Nader. Biafra said. ” You’re planting tions Supershow, which was put He came in fourth in the may- seeds.” on by the Green Party and Asso- oral campaign, according to his He drove home the point ciated Students. record label Alternative Tenta- to the audience that they were Biafra’s monologue ranged cles’ Web site. responsible for creating change in ideas from the war in Iraq Biafra encouraged his listen- and reminded them that they to fast food, as he informed the ers to maintain an active role in have helped to create a turn- audience of the things that need the anti-corporate movement. He around in the perception of the to be done in today’s society. mentioned sabotage at the work- war in Iraq faster than was done Biafra held nothing back place, finding fulfilling work that with the Vietnam War. from the audience as he cried can pay bills and not purchas- Nativo Lopez, president of out, “Oh my god, why isn’t Dick ing anything that comes from a Mexican American Political Cheney in jail?” referring to the chain store or restaurant. Association, focused in a speech vice president’s military and per- “Doing something is better on the need for incoming immi- sonal actions. than doing nothing every time,” grants from Mexico to only to Biafra reiterated a point by Biafra said. “They can’t have be allowed into the U.S., but for Maria Armoudian, radio host on me.” them to be given the opportunity KPFK 90.7 and commission- With his rapid-fire stream to be part of the U.S. popula- er for the city of Los Angeles, of consciousness, Biafra also tion. who introduced him, in stating, asked the audience to continue Maria Armoudian spoke to “Don’t hate the media; become to pressure the government and the audience about the need for the media.” to oppose the War on Terror. reform in the areas of media, Biafra encouraged everyone “Don’t believe the hype elections and corporations. She to not buy commercial products that the anti-war movement has asked the audience to “never Katherine Briggs / Daily Sundial and to support local businesses, failed… Blow torch up the ass sacrifice your principles.” Jello Biafra, activist and front man for legendary punk band the Dead Kennedys, as he stated that was one of the the whole time,” Biafra said. The event also included spoke on a range of topics at Earth Celebrations Supershow on Wednesday, April ways they could make a differ- Local elections are the start- music by Chotto Ghetto and 11 at the Northridge Center. ence. ing point to make changes in Blood on the Stereo. Costumed visitors seek pleasurable pastimes at faire vary,” dancers with faux horses around their waists. Chants of Renaissance “God save the queen!” went up faire a myriad as her highness passed, from both performers and viewers. for adventurous People who visit the Faire can be just as into the act as Danielle R. Swopes the performers. Many visitors Daily Sundial dressed up, came prepared with costumes or took the opportu- t may have been overcast nity to buy or even rent from this Easter, but the weath- the vendors. There were booths er did little to dampen the filled with period clothing, leath- Ispirits of the revelers at the ers, fragrance, jewelry and other 45th Annual Renaissance Plea- adornments. There were also sure Faire in Irwindale, Calif. two booths available to braid The environment is that of ladies’ hair, though they were Elizabethan England, and those willing to take a shot on beards. who work the Faire go all out Faire activities included with their dress and manner- fencing lessons, a dunk tank, isms. “Good day, m’lady, enjoy- archery and trying out weapons Danielle Swopes / Daily Sundial eth thee the faire?” such as crossbows and javelins. Calvary dancers accompanied the Queen’s grand procession through the shire at the 45th Annual Renais- Nobility, knights, merchants Visitors could have their faces sance Pleasure Faire at the Santa Fe Recreation Area in Irwindale. and inventors, peasants and painted, their fortunes told, even a few disapproving church listen as troupes tell tales and work in many mediums includ- and steak. “Sin on a stick” is just the eatery area, vendors wander before he disappeared in pursuit folk can be found amongst the watch belly dancers or naughty ing stained glass, leather masks, that, chocolate dipped cheese- the crowds carrying baskets of of another. crowds. One lass was prepared laundry wenches. ancient coins, puppets, puzzle cake on a stick. flowers and poles of garlands. The Renaissance Pleasure for the end of the world, with Knights jousted on real boxes and pottery. Often the “It’s worth the admission just “You do not think I am in this Faire is a sensory adventure, wooden wheeled boats on her steeds, and at one point sparks artists themselves were present for the food,” said Carrie Kara- for the money do you? Surely providing hard-to-find sights, feet and a long pole that she flew from the clanging blades, and willing to discuss how their mas, a veteran visitor dressed not,” said one seller with a wick- scents and tastes. Visitors spend used to “row” herself along. earning gasps from the crowd. art was created. as a fairy. ed grin, as he stuck a flower tube a day in the past and get to return The Queen herself was Dust flew through the air as first The food was a treat in itself. If you tip, the ladies in the into his mouth and then into a to the present without the cares carried through the shire in a the horses and then the combat- Stands offer whole turkey legs, booths will “wiggle and jiggle woman’s cleavage. Whether the of plague or lack of plumbing. grand procession, complete with ants raced across the ring. soup in bread bowls, shepherds and shout ‘huzzah,’” as they idea is to warm the cold plastic The faire takes place on armed guards, musicians, mem- The shows were great, but pie, artichokes and various items slip the extra cash into baskets or that the moisture will help weekends until May 20. Admis- bers of the court, clergy, ladies the shopping was perhaps more on sticks, including a toad-in-a- or bosoms. keep it in place is unknown, sion is $25 for adults, $22.50 in waiting, servants, and “cal- interesting. Artisans offered art- hole, roasted corn, pork chops While visitors take a break in but he seemed to enjoy himself with a student I.D. Daily Sundial • CSUN • Wednesday, April 18, 2007 • 13

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[email protected] & entertainment Magical realist story comes alive at CSUN Natalie A. Cole “It was challenging, but it was fun to Daily Sundial look back on your childhood,” said Jen- nifer Lui, a 22-year-old an undergradu- useful trick to not go crazy ate theater major. “I looked at my little when dealing with all that col- cousins and watched how they moved. lege brings is to take a step In terms of innocence, I remembered Aback from all the madness of being a my experiences from Disneyland.” college student and immerse yourself in There were a lot of colors through- how it felt to be a kid. That is what the out the play. For example, La Luna play “A Very Old Man With Enormous (Raychel Espiritu) was dressed in a Wings” allowed me to do for an hour blue-layered gown with skillfully done on Sunday afternoon. blue eye makeup to help portray that “A Very Old Man With Enormous she is representing the moon. Wings” is a short story written by The Spiderwoman’s (Danina Gabriel Garcia Marquez and was adapt- Moguel) costume was a tight-fitting ed into a script by Nilo Cruz. The bodice on both Spiderwoman and Spi- play is performing here on campus at derwoman 2 (Raychel Espiritu). Spider- the CSUN Little Theatre. Anamarie woman 2’s face was covered to show Dwyer, who is a full-time professor in the unity of the two people portraying the Theater department, directed the one character. play. The cast was enrolled in TH376, What comes to mind when envi- which is Theater for Young Audiences. sioning Spiderwoman would be the The play takes place in a small color black. Instead, they took a more Colombian town close to the Caribbean creative and imaginative approach in Sea. It begins with two young children, Spiderwoman’s costume and makeup

Momo (Max Rosenblum) and Fefe Courtesy of CSUN theater department and donned her with varieties of colors (Jennifer Lui). Momo and Fefe find an Momo (Max Rosenblum) and Fefe (Jennifer Lui) find Afar (Jesse Bethune), who appears to be a ranging from blue and green to purple old man with wings. They are led to fallen angel, in ‘A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings,’ performed on weekends at CSUN until and pink. believe that the man is an old angel and April 29. The story was originally written for name him Afar (Jesse Bethune) because young audiences and the duration is an he can not remember his own name. townspeople. Afar brings him money the spiderwoman. expressions,” said Jesse Bethune, an hour long with no intermission. It’s a Momo and Fefe are the only ones that until something better comes along. Bethune portrayed Afar wonderful- undergraduate theater major. “It takes a sweet story that makes everybody feel can understand Afar because he does The characters as a whole are very ly. Throughout the whole play, Afar did lot of focus and concentration.” like a kid again. not speak. He only communicates to believable for that time period and for not speak but instead used his eyes to Max Rosenblum and Jennifer Lui, The cast of this play has just finished the two children with his eyes. When what was occurring on stage. There is a convey his emotions and what he want- who portrayed the children, gave a their first weekend but will be open for Momo and Fefe bring him back to their definite theme of magical realism when ed to say to the two young children. very realistic and believable perfor- three more weekends. The dates are home, their father, Pelayo (Matt McK- magical elements appear in an other- “It was extremely difficult for me to mance that they were children in a April 20-22, and April 27-29. There are enna) sees Afar as a sideshow for the wise realistic setting, like the angel and rely only on body movement and facial small town. 11 more chances to watch this play.

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sold out audience of families with their children arrived a half hour early to pick the best Aseats for the 4th Annual Folklor De Mexico concert. The concert celebrated Mexican culture through a combination of music, dance, theater and comedy. The three-hour event in the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall explored the many regions of Mexico and touched upon subjects such as reli- gion and love. A pre-show excited the audience before the event began. The Bal- let Folklorico Las Estrellistas are young children dancers. Their ador- able performance and bright-colored costumes delighted the audience and moved them to clap along. It was a testimony to how the young generation can preserve culture. The curtain opened with a loud drumbeat as a sense of reverence filled the room. The Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc revealed the traditional Aztec ceremonial and warrior dances. The dancers also partici- pated in the percussion through hand held shakers and beads around their ankles. The show included the Paso de

Oro Dance Company, who repre- William Kammer / daily sundial sented the Sinaloa region of through (Above) The Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN performs a dance during the fourth annual Folklor flirty dances between male and de Mexico in the Plaza el Sol Performance Hall on April 13. (Right) A member of the Paso de Oro female dancers. Light hearted and Dance Company dances. joyful, the women wore red and white swirling skirts with flowers in show, beginning with dances from The Teatro Aztlan also performed the Jalisco region, while the Maria- their hair. The men wore gold shirts, the region of Michoacan. The a comedy skit called “Chicano Idol” chi band supported them through black pants, and cowboy hats. The women wore flowered hats, hand- that made the children in the audi- music and smiles. fun lively dance with flashy and made purses and braided hair. A ence laugh. Although the show was 30 min- seductive kept the audience going. unique characteristic of this dance Later in the show, the Ballet Folk- utes behind schedule, it simply added Then, there was Mariachi Estrel- was the women holding up their lorico Aztlan de CSUN awarded their to the comfortable atmosphere of the las de Jalisco, a classic Mariachi aprons with both hands the entire two scholarship recipients and invit- event. band that excited the audience. The time they danced. ed them on stage. The first scholar- A five-piece band of acoustic eight-piece band, which included The second dance was from the ship winner was Cindy Miranda, a guitar players, called Los Rayos Del trumpets, violins and acoustic gui- region of Zacatecas. Big swirly senior at Van Nuys High School, and Sol, also performed during the pre- tars, provided powerful singing and skirts and smiles dominated the the second was Edgar Siles, a fresh- show. The melodic music and deep flawless musicianship. All eight stage and again, the dance filled the man at CSUN. Both students were harmonizing voices brought a warm members had equally strong voices. room with joy. very grateful for their scholarships feeling to the concert, like a relaxing A talented trumpet player entertained The provocative Raul Ortega, and thanked their parents. backyard party. the audience with goofy gestures who portrayed the infamous stereo- The finale of the concert was The concert provided a good and funny body language that made typical Latin lover, provided com- a joint performance by the Ballet taste of Mexico and brought every everyone laugh. edy relief. He engaged the audience Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN and the color of the culture to life. The only Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de with questions about love, and gave Mariachi Estrellas de Jalisco band. thing missing was a Margarita on CSUN performed throughout the humorous advice to the men. The Ballet performed a dance from the rocks. A critical perspective Film explores Hollywood vilification of Arabs Grace Chon children’s movie such as Disney’s, “Aladdin.” of images that imprinted Arabs as an American dominate Hollywood depictions of Arabs. The Daily Sundial The opening scene of “Aladdin,” is view of a enemy. Although the movies involve fictional stereotypical female movie role as belly danc- desert and the lyrics to an opening song are, Middle Eastern characters, for the public, they ers has changed to a terrorist as well. But these SUN’s Muslim Student Association “They will cut off your ear if they don’t like often came to represent particular images of images were easy to adapt. presented a documentary called “Reel your face.” Arabs and how to think about them. “It was a lot easier to step into war in 2003 Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies A This is one example cited by Shaheen to “Washington and Hollywood spring from because for years we have been vilified of all CPeople” for a screening and discussion during show depictions of Arabs as violent and inhu- the same DNA,” Jack Valenti, former CEO and things Arab,” Shaheen said. “Nineteen Arab Islamic Awareness Week on April 10 in the mane. president of the Motion Picture Association of and Muslim terrorists were responsible for (the Flintridge Room at 12:30 p.m. But Arab images started from mythological America, said in the film. death of) nearly 3,000 people. Their action now The film is based on a book with the same portrayals from the British and French writers Through Shaheen’s research in the portrayal reflects the action of 1.3 billion people. That’s title by Dr. Jack Shaheen, a professor of mass and artists who traveled to the Middle East and of Arabs, he points to a link between politics dangerous.” communications at Southern Illinois University. originally created these stereotypes. Images of and Hollywood, and the two reinforce each “When I think of terrorists, I think of them as In the film, Dr. Shaheen, the narrator, explores magic carpet riders and snake programmers other. random people,” said Roya Alamdari, a senior continual negative stereotypes of Arabs, recy- who lure reptiles in and out of baskets became “Cast a Giant Shadow” is a 1966 movie that business finance major who finds no relation cled in one American movie after another, part of an instant “Ali Baba kit” for movies. contains a scene with a Jewish woman tied to a in those characters to the Middle East. “I never which constitutes about “20 percent of films.” But the “Ali Baba kit” soon changed after wrecked train with blood dripping on her back looked at my own culture. I always looked at “I’ve watched over a 1,000 films and each World War II when images became far more because the Star of David was carved into her black and Latino representations in American one consists of hateful Arab stereotypes,” Dr. violent and portrayed Arabs as the ultimate back. The Middle Eastern characters with weap- films. But we’ve been exploited too.” Shaheen said in the film. “They’ve recycled American enemy, much like the Nazi figure. ons in their hands makes for a haunting image. Even though Shaheen states that many are every old degrading stereotype. These are the Three events in history placed the Arab people “We see (stereotypes) so many times,” said comfortable with prejudices, he has faith that stereotypes that rob an entire people of their to the ultimate enemy status: The Palestinian CSUN student Haider Al-Dhaif who is from future filmmakers would change stereotypes. humanity.” and Israeli conflict, Arab oil in the 1970s and Iraq. “I was so used to being vilified that I didn’t “We have to speak up, take a stand and say These stereotypical images are not only the Iranian Revolution. care anymore.” this is morally and ethically wrong to demonize played in movies for older audiences but also in The film industry was the main perpetrator Since 9/11, images of terrorism have come to a people,” Shaheen said. 16 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • Wednesday, April 18, 2007

[email protected] Apathy not the reason students don’t vote Paul Castillo Wednesdays either? You can of doing this, and I know a myself included, just don’t certainly a step in the right ably a different reason for Daily Sundial vote anytime during those lot of other people, many of seem to pace themselves in direction. It’s pretty tough to each person, the fact that you two days online, as well. whom are very concerned their activities. I can’t say reason away not voting when can have a hand in an organi- here’s a big issue that They even offer perks like about what happens in A.S., whether it was this way 30 it’s available 24-hours-a-day, zation that controls about $6 no one running for an food and raffles. What col- do the same. years ago or not, but almost especially with how much million, some of it your own, office in the Associ- lege student can refuse free To me this shows not that all the students I know time the average college stu- just doesn’t get people mov- Tated Students is talking food? we don’t care, but that we’re today study for tests that dent spends on the Internet. ing. If that doesn’t, I don’t about. Most of them don’t So why, then, does only 5 just lazy. I know this is the are the very next day and This obviously isn’t know what will. even want to acknowledge to 10 percent of the student case with me, anyway. I know write essays the night before enough, though. Even though This is something that no its existence. Simply put, population come out to vote, I’m certainly a big enough they’re due. the ability to vote is avail- one at A.S. seems to under- there’s not much that will even at the best of times? critic of A.S. that I should be While I can see the advan- able to everyone all the time, stand. While an apathetic get the general student body The general term for people getting out there and actually tage of learning to bang out the vast majority of students student body is certainly out to vote. just not coming out is voter making my voice heard, as product overnight when nec- still aren’t voting. For the a problem, especially on a That’s not to say they apathy, but I don’t think this innumerable “Rock the Vote” essary, it seems like a much majority of the students, the campus where a small minor- don’t try their best to get term is correct. I don’t think ads have pushed me to do. better idea to take my time motivation to vote simply ity of the student body is people out to vote. If con- the reason people don’t I’d like to think I’m even and really refine my work. isn’t there. actually involved in a school fronted with the reality of come out is because they informed enough that I don’t On an intellectual level I Perhaps part of it has to activity other than classes, this situation, the common just don’t care. feel like I would need to do completely understand this. do with everyone telling stu- it isn’t their apathy but their response is to figure out a When you ask someone extra research just to make I’m an advocate of making dents it’s so important for laziness that keeps school way to throw more money at if they voted in the A.S. sure I’m really voting the sure you give yourself more them to vote? Our generation spirit to a minimum. There’s the problem until it’s solved. elections, “I don’t care what way I should in the election, than enough time to finish, has been flooded with mes- nothing I can think of that Pretty much every excuse happens to A.S.” just isn’t but it’s so much easier for and yet when it comes right sages telling us how impor- will change that. No amount people could have for not a common answer. More me to just say that I’ll do it down to it I have the same tant it is that we vote, even of free food or giveaways voting has been covered. often, some sort of excuse later and go back to playing tendency to wait until the though it goes against all of will get the student popu- The booths are open for two is given, for instance “I a video game. very last minute. the existentialism many of lation out to vote because days not just on campus but was too busy to vote” or “I Of course, this laziness Surely, if this is the real us learn as teenagers. Per- they would rather spend their online as well. Don’t come already knew my side was and tendency towards pro- problem behind why no one haps this unwillingness to time hanging out, watching a to school on Tuesdays and going to win anyway.” This crastination isn’t restricted goes to the polls on the vot- get off our lazy ass and vote movie, or, god forbid, read- Thursdays? The polls are is almost always followed by to just elections, though they ing days, we can find the is an unconscious backlash ing a book. open on Wednesdays, too. a sheepish look away and a are a very visible example. solution to a lazy campus. against that? Now, if you’ll excuse me, Don’t come to school on change of subject. I’m guilty Young people in general, Allowing voting online is For whatever reason, prob- I have a video game to play. Increasing gap between rich and poor already too big Marla Schevker top 50 to 90 percent held that of any other. It is not, prove that it is difficult to sarily have a good lifestyle, There is a Cree Indi- Daily Sundial Contributor 27.9 percent of net worth in as poverty was before, the change ones circumstances it just means they’re above an Proverb which states, 2004 while families on the result of natural scarcity, without a lot of extra help. the poverty line. That also “Only when the last tree he differences and bottom half saw their share but of a set of priorities Philip Slater, sociologist means that 26 percent of is cut; only when the last gaps between the fall .3 percent. imposed upon the rest of and writer, acknowledges Americans live below the river is polluted; only when people in the Unit- The rich keep getting the world by the rich. Con- the discrepancy yet can- poverty line, which isn’t the last fish is caught; only Ted States are overwhelm- richer as the poor keep sequently, the modern poor not reason why this is the bright at all. then will they realize that ing. There are differences getting poorer. While that are not pitied but written case. He says that if house- While the United States you cannot eat money.” in religious beliefs, politi- statement may sound cliché off as trash. The twentieth- hold labor, performed by is known for helping people We need to pull together cal point of views and, of in its essence, the repercus- century consumer economy both men and women in in other countries who need as a country to help those course, economics, to name sions of its fact are not cli- has produced the first cul- the U.S., were given proper help, there needs to be some in need. Financially, if the a few. Most of these differ- ché at all. The small amount ture for which a beggar is a monetary compensation, sort of aide given domesti- government won’t close ences don’t affect individu- of people who already have reminder of nothing.” it would equal the entire cally in addition to what’s the gap, than individuals als on a daily basis, but the more money than a major- Today, people in pov- amount paid in wages and already in place. Yes, the need to offer help. In the economic gap between rich ity of the nation get things erty are looked down upon salaries by all the corpora- United States offers wel- end, all the money in the and poor is disturbing. like tax breaks whereas the instead of helped. There is tions in the United States. fare programs to those who world won’t be able to help According to the Wall- people who truly need help a negative feeling attached Salaries aren’t equal, and need help. Yes, the United and it will be up to us as street Journal, the top 1 are turned away. Instead of to someone in poverty, that there isn’t very much an States gives financial aid to a nation to come together percent of U.S. families the government concentrat- they may not being doing individual can do to change students who can’t afford and support each other. We held 33.4 percent of the ing effort that is needed enough to help themselves that. While there may not to pay to go to college. Yes, are physically capable of nation’s net worth in 2004. toward the people who need get out of the situation they seem to be a bright side, the United States shows coming together in times After the richest 1 percent, it, they tend to disregard are in. How mant times have according to the Federal some compassion towards of crisis, but it shouldn’t the next wealthiest 9 per- people unless it’s for some you just seen people walk Deposit Insurance Corpo- helping those domestically take a national catastrophe cent of families held 31.6 sort of political gain. right by a homeless person ration (FDIC), 74 percent who need it. But that obvi- to get us to help each other. percent of the net worth Marxist and novelist on the street? However, the of Americans have incomes ously isn’t enough if you We’re all Americans and in that same year. Below John Berger said, “The pov- discontinuity of money in above the poverty line. That look at the gap between the in the end that should be them, the families in the erty of our century is unlike theory and money in practice doesn’t mean they neces- rich and the poor. enough.

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Today Thursday, April 19 Friday, April 20 Monday, April 23 “Why It’s Hard to Speak About Acasola A Cappella Latino Business Association Race” – Performance – Meeting 2 - 4 p.m., Flintridge Room, USU 12:10 p.m. 3 p.m. Beneath Sierra Tower Thousand Oaks Room, USU Bahai Club – Fellowship: Intro to Bahai Faith Central American United 4: 30 – 6:30 p.m. Student Association – Meeting Black Graduation Committee Glendale Room, USU 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Meeting Jerome Richfield Hall, Room 218 Lesbian Gay Bisexual 12 p.m. Transgender Alliance Hermanas Unidas – Meeting Bayramian Hall, Room 245 – Meeting 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Reseda Room, USU Flintridge Room, USU M.E.Ch.A. – Meeting 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 Wednesday, April 25 Thursday, April 26

Jerome Richfield Hall, Room 118 “A Life of Humanitarian Black Graduation Committee Bahai Club – Fellowship: Service in the United Nations – Meeting Intro to Bahai Faith CSUN Chess Club – Meeting & Careers in World Affairs” 12 p.m. 4: 30 – 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Robert Muller, United Bayramian Hall, Room 245 Glendale Room, USU 5:30 p.m. Nations Assistant Secretary General Flintridge Room, USU 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. M.E.Ch.A. – Meeting Lesbian Gay Bisexual Flintridge Room, USU 3 p.m. Transgender Alliance Jerome Richfield Hall, Room 118 – Meeting A.S. Senate – Meeting 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Flintridge Room, USU Grand Salon, USU

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[email protected] women's softball Matadors get second conference win, but lose series Ivan Yeo to score the tying run. Daily Sundial The Mustangs had several chances to take the t took a while and cer- lead, but Gehrke-Jones was tainly a lot of short- thrown out at home trying comings, but the CSUN to score on a Kelly Com- IMatador softball team stock grounder. Comstock finally registered that elu- herself was later thrown out sive second Big West Con- at third on a grounder by ference win. Cristen Lee, which ended After staying with the the inning. In the bottom of undefeated Cal Poly San the seventh, freshman pinch Luis Obispo Mustangs for hitter Christina Saenz led the first two games on Satur- off with a single to right day, only to come a tad short field and Sophomore Sarah in the end, the Matadors Kahn-Shamout came in as a came back to win the rubber pinch-runner. match in dramatic fashion, Kahn-Shamout took winning the final game 7-6 second on a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the seventh, by freshman designated handing Cal Poly its first player Lauren Olivas, then conference loss. took third on a sacrifice “That says a lot about grounder by senior third their character. I’m very baseman Kelly Zakosek. proud of them,” head coach Junior center fielder Jackie Barbara Jordan said. Duree came up and sent a CSUN took a 6-5 lead laser down the right field into the seventh inning, but line that just stayed in fair Sarah Iwata led off the top territory, allowing Kahn- of the seventh inning with Shamout to score the win- erin lee-chin / daily sundial a double to right-center ning run. The CSUN softball team fell short on Saturday's double-header against Cal Poly, losing 10-8 and 3-1. field, then Jackie Gehrke- “I definitely thought it Jones hit a flyball to left was fair,” Duree said with- the Mustangs a 3-0 lead. in the top second to take a the third and once more third on a single by Duree field. Smith hustled, trying out hesitation. Northridge pushed a run 5-1 lead. in the fourth. Northridge that scored Zakosek, but to make a diving catch, Cal Poly jumped ahead across in the bottom first CSUN stayed in the pushed two across home Cal Poly pushed another but the ball instead went from the get go Sunday. on a single by sophomore game, pushing another run plate in the fourth inning run across an inning later off her glove and into the Melissa Pura hit a three- catcher Amanda Peek, but across in the bottom of the on RBI singles by sopho- on a sacrifice flyball by grass, which allowed Iwata run home run to left to give Cal Poly added two more third, then busting out with more shortstop Micah Put- Stephanie Tam that scored a four-run fourth inning to nam and freshman Alex- Jenna Maiden. That was take the lead. Junior pitcher andra Alvarado. Cal Poly all Mustang pitcher Maid- Mercedes Lovato came in appeared to have put the en needed, as she pitched as a reliever in the second first game on ice with a a complete game, striking inning and held the Mus- five-run fifth inning, but out seven batters. tangs scoreless through the Matadors came right “All of our losses in four innings. back with five runs of their conference have been by “When we all showed up own in the bottom fifth one or two runs,” Jordan this morning, we felt really to stay alive. The Mata- said. “We’re right there good about it, and we knew dors had several chances in every game, and it was we could hit any of their to score more runs, but Cal just a matter of staying pitches that they threw us,” Poly got the key defensive committed, don’t get down senior left fielder Megan plays the last two innings because things aren’t going Smith said. to hold on for the win. our way.” Northridge’s Sunday win Game two saw Cal Poly The Matadors hit the against Cal Poly was mush unleash the power. Iwata road this weekend for three needed after two agonizing homered to left field in the games with the UC Santa losses to the Mustangs the top of the second inning and Barbara Gauchos. The two day before. In game one an inning later, Lisa Modg- teams play a double-header of Saturday’s double head- lin golfed a deep flyball off this Saturday, followed by er, the Mustangs scored the Matador scoreboard at the finale on Sunday. Both at least once in each of left-center field for a solo games can be heard on the first five innings. Cal home run, giving the Mus- gomatadors.com and ibsu. john dubois / daily sundial Poly once in the first and tangs a 2-0 lead. CSUN net with Bill Courtland at Matador second baseman Micah Putnam steps on second and throws to first. second innings, twice in scored one in the bottom the call.

volleyball preview CSUN to face off with USC at Matadome tonight Ivan Yeo USC Trojans at the Mat- 27 and recovering from a losing the second game Throughout the year, pain” category. Daily Sundial adome in the play-in round hard-fought game two loss in sudden death (31-29), the Matadome has been “Home is the best,” tonight at 7 p.m. in sudden death (33-31) to rebounded to win the last one of the loudest places junior Isaac Kneubuhl said. f it’s mid-April, it “Its going to be nice,” win the last games 30-18 two games by scores of 30- on Earth for a men’s vol- “Our fans are unbelievable. must mean the CSUN junior setter Travis Bluem- and 30-27. Senior opposite 27 and 30-21. leyball game. The team has They’re a huge reason why Matador men’s volley- ling said. “It’s going to be Dan Rhodes led the way Senior middle blocker a record of 11-4 at home we win the games that we Iball team is embarking on nice to come back for one with a season-best 26 kills, James Lischer was the main this season. The Matadors do, and it’s just a treat for another postseason run. last (home) game,” while sophomore outside threat for the Matadors have received tremendous all of us.” For the sixth straight Both teams should be hitter Eric Vance had 13 that night, as he smashed a support from a variety of The winner of Wednes- year, the Matadors will quite familiar with each kills. Juan Figueroa led the game-high 19 kills. CSUN sports teams as well day’s match will head up compete in the Mountain- other by now, as the Mat- Trojans with 21 kills. Rhodes was not far as the student body, and to Provo, Utah to face the Pacific Sports Federation adors and Trojans faced The first meeting at the behind with 17 kills. Fresh- the players expect no dif- second-seeded BYU Cou- playoffs. This year, North- each other just four days Matadome back on Feb. man middle blocker Kevin ferent for tonight’s game. gars on Saturday evening. ridge, seeded seventh in ago at USC’s Lyon Cen- 2 was no different from McKniff knocked down In fact, considering that The Matadors finished the MPSF playoffs will ter. The Matadors emerged the most recent meeting, 10 kills and Bluemling its now playoff time, expect the season 11-11 in the start in its own confines, as victorious in four games, as the Matadors won the assisted 56 kills that night the noise at the Matadome MPSF, and finished 17-14 it hosts the eighth-seeded winning the first game 30- first game 30-28, then after against the Trojans. to reach the “threshold of in overall play.