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ALEXANDRA ANDERSEN to start their blogs and enter for a ists will be announced on Sept. 30 List. Asst. Multimedia Editor chance to win. The top 10 finalists and the grand prize winner will be “I’m a Biochemistry major, I don’t to make the Dean’s List will be cho- chosen on Oct. 10. write anything but lab reports! I Popular Stories sen based on the blog’s creativity, Chelsea Tajc, is currently in the never even considered myself a cap- Computer companies Lenovo popularity among the Uni- No. 1 spot on the Dean’s tivating writer or blogger,” Tajc said. and Intel are teaming up to host a versity of Bloggers com- “Yet, here I was writing for fun and • MGMT concert lacks stage presence nationwide collegiate blogging con- munity and the amount I was actually inspiring others test with a $20,000 scholarship as of entries that are writ- to cook some of • Making Sense of the Muslim Center in NY the grand prize. The guidelines are ten. the dishes I had simple: contestants pick a goal and James C. Leonar- made!” then spend the next month blog- do, Public Outreach Tajc, a stu- • Only 6 percent of terrorists are Muslim ging about their progress. Coordinator for dent at Northern Gus Schmedlen, Lenovo director lenovoblogu.com, Arizona Univer- of Worldwide Education said in a urges all students sity, named her blog • The girl on fire takes flight in “Mockingjay” press release, “Whether your goal is to enter the com- “Bites of the World” to learn how to cook or travel cross petition even and set her goal to • Should Marijuana be legalized? country, we want to read why you if writing isn’t cook a new dish from a chose to accomplish this goal and their forte. different country at least the steps you took to achieve it. In He said the See XXXXXX, page X four days a week. She • Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey a sense, we want to take the journey entries are calls her journey “a sort with you.” simple. of international Julie and celebrate 200th Birthday Students attending an accred- T h e Julia” and plans to make a ited college or university across the D e a n ’ s cookbook of her personal fa- • Dumb Celebrity Quotes country can go to lenovoblogu.com List final- vorites for friends and family. See BLOG, page 3 Featured Stories

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• Celebration of Ramadan Website study Professors incorporate ebooks into New crime mapping aid for students their classroom curriculum • Music fans gather at FYF MICHELLE WIEBACH News Editor • Wrestling gets a second chance technology and law Quizlets provides a new MICHELLE WIEBACH way to study Cal State Fullerton was one of five Cal State cam- News Editor puses chosen to participate in a pilot program that MARYANNE C. SHULTS aims to license digital content for college courses. Staff Writer The initiative, called Digital Marketplace, was Daily Titan Poll The Placentia Police Department recently joined a launched last month through the Chancellor’s Of- comprehensive crime mapping website to assist with fice. The Digital Marketplace is an agreement made What do you think of parking at tracking dangerous trends occurring in cities and neigh- Whether memorizing the hor- between the CSU system and five major college pub- borhoods. mone systems of the human body lishers to provide students with personal-use sub- CSUF this semester? Placentia subscribed to CrimeReports.com, the crime for an anatomy midterm or prepar- scriptions for digital content through their campus mapping website, earlier this summer. ing to take the General Readiness bookstore. Students will also have access to publisher It is better this semester “I think one of the benefits of CrimeReports is that Exam to apply for graduation, most content throughout the course. it’s free,” said Sgt. Michael Busse of the Placentia Police students have to spend time drilling The initiative has three goals in mind, which are It still sucks Department. “People can see the location of the crime, and studying. “improve learning outcomes through accelerating no matter where they are in the world.” Today’s students no longer have teaching innovations, improve the accessibility of It is the same CrimeReports is an online interactive website that to spend hours writing out flashcards learning materials to students and significantly re- works with law enforcement to report and post crimes on three-by-five inch index cards. duce the cost of learning materials (textbooks) to I gave up on parking and now I online. Residents can form online communities and re- Instructors do not have to start from students.” port any crimes that happen in their neighborhood. scratch creating study guides for There are currently six classes participating in rather walk/cycle/skateboard/ About 1,800 law enforcement agencies worldwide exams. They can now turn to free, the pilot program: Math 125, Business Administra- have teamed up with the website service web-based applications that generate tion 201 and 501, Radio-TV-Film 100, Educational scooter to keep track of crimes and provide up- interactive study tools with a few key- Technology for Secondary Teachers 320 and Finance to-date information for residents. strokes. One of these is Quizlet.com. 370. CrimeReports resembles and func- Preparing for an exam is no lon- The pilot program will collect and analyze tions similarly to Google maps. ger confined to sitting at the library student and faculty user data from the five “We wanted to use tools that are or favorite coffee shop, flipping index participating universities during the fall readily accessible to the commu- cards over and over, but never being semester to help identify usage and nity,” said Scott Kinzie, truly confident in the level of reten- preferences for future digital materi- senior vice president of mar- tion. als. The Chancellor’s Office will keting and product strategy for Quizlet.com offers several differ- be conducting surveys with stu- CrimeReports. ent formats of study tools including dents enrolled in the various Residents can keep track of flashcards, quizzes and competitive courses. neighborhood crimes on a daily study games. Search for subject-spe- See DIGITAL, page 2 basis and not have to wait until cific terminology and use tools oth- it is seen on the news. The web- ers have already created. Users may site is also updated daily with the also customize terms and questions most frequent and current crimes. to suit their own needs. See CRIME MAPS, page 2 See QUIZLET, page 2 dailytitan.com September 14, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS CRIME MAPS: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH INTERNATIONAL ... Continued from page 1 centia is the nearest city to Ful- curred in Placentia where about occurred instead of the specific lerton that uses the service. eight reports of theft, seven re- address. At least 21 survivors in Venezuelan plane crash “It’s pretty much a win-win “It is a subscription based ser- ports of vehicle burglary, about While CrimeReports is used situation,” Sgt. Busee said. “It’s vice and there is a monthly fee six reports of assault and about and viewed by many around the

VENEZUELA – At least 21 people survived when an aircraft carrying 47 accessible 365 days.” based on the population of the five reports of vehicle theft. world, Ruelas speculates that the

passengers and a crew of four crashed Monday in southern Venezuela, authori- Sgt. Busse also said that peo- city,” Busee said. “(We) data CrimeReports is also accessible website’s services and informa- ties said. The plane, operated by the state airlineC onviasa, had taken off from ple will use CrimeReports more dump to them (Crime Reports) to the public. To access the crime tion will wear off as time goes tourist favorite Margarita Island and was headed to the city of Puerto Ordaz, frequently because there are ap- and they do “ information and by. in the state of Bolivar. plications for iPhones and other not intrude It’s pretty much a win- receive current in- “Maybe at the beginning peo- Earlier, Venezuelan Infrastructure Minister Francisco Garces had said the services on the Internet such as into our (Pla- formation from a ple will use it, but then I think aircraft had been traveling from Puerto Ordaz to Margarita. 23 people were Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. centia Police “win situation... specific location, they won’t care” Ruelas said. rescued from the wreckage alive, but doctors said two died later in the hospital. The applications are useful for Department) users need to be- Sgt. Busse said that the web- The TRA -42 model aircraft crashed shortly before landing into the scrapyard those who wish to access crime system.” - Sgt. Michael Busse, come a member site is growing and there are of a nearby plant operated by the steel company Sidor. information about their neigh- The web- Placentia Police Department by registering on about 700 to 800 police depart- Bolivar Governor Francisco Rangel said emergency teams acted quickly to borhood on their iPhones. site contains the website. ments joining the service and as rescue 23 “badly injured” people who were taken to two hospitals. No one was “I’m sure people would use information on the most up-to- Kinzie said users can look for it grows in popularity people will injured on the ground as a result of the accident, he said. (the applications),” said Jessica date crimes, as well as the type of a specific address at any given hear about it and use it. Ruelas, a 21-year-old liberal arts crime such as theft, assault and period to see nearby crimes and Kinze said citizens will be major. “It’s better to be safe then robbery and how frequent the their privacy will be protected. able to do a lot more with the sorry.” crime occurs in a city. The information is provided next generation of CrimeRe- NATIONAL Not all cities in Orange Coun- In about the past month, the in a block level, meaning crimes ports which will go live later this Immigration issues hurting Obama, poll finds ty are part of CrimeReports. Pla- most frequent crimes that oc- will be seen on what block they month.

CALIFORNIA – Immigration issues, including questions about who should have U.S. citizenship, have hurt President Barack Obama’s standing with voters, according to the latest Quinnipiac University national poll. The poll found that respondents had a strong anti-immigrant tilt, favoring stricter enforcement of immigration laws rather than integrating illegal im- : NEW INTERACTIVE STUDY OPTIONS migrants into society and an end to the constitutionally guaranteed prac- Instructors can also use Qui- dents truly benefit from your tice of granting U.S. citizenship to children born of illegal immigrants. ... Continued from page 1 zlet.com and create study mate- unique and ingenious site. They DIGITAL: NEW Flashcards are structured into rial specific to his or her curricu- share, collaborate and learn. It’s three levels. According to Qui- lum as well as a custom fit for an amazing asset for any student OPTIONS STATE zlet.com, Flashcard Mode lets the learning style of the classes’ who needs a little help memoriz- one use repetition to become fa- students. ing.” ... Continued from page 1 Man arrested on suspicion of scamming elderly woman miliar with the material; Learn Subject categories include lan- According to a story in the Mode is “the most powerful guages and vocabulary, math, “Slice of MIT,” the alumni online Some of the publishing com-

LODI – A 54-year-old man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of study mode,” using quizzes that science, history, geography, art magazine for the Massachusetts panies participating in the initia-

scamming an elderly woman out of $76 and stealing a credit card, ac- keep track and litera- Institute of Technology, Quiz- tive are Wiley, Pearson, Thomson, cording to Lodi police. of scores and ture. let.com began as the concept of Houghton Mifflin and Bedford

Billy Melvin Huber, whose residence is unknown, was arrested on then retesting It’s an amazing“ asset for any For the 15-year-old Andrew Sutherland Freeman Worth. suspicion of burglary, elder abuse and possessing less than an ounce of any incorrect “student who needs a little help more ad- when he was studying French vo- Students registered for these marijuana, police said. answers. v a n c e d cabulary words with his father. courses were sent an e-mail spe- Police are investigating whether Huber may be involved in a series F i n a l l y , memorizing... student, After several hours of repeat- cifically laying out how to obtain there are ing the words, he thought there of scams against the elderly. Test Mode - Quizzlet User an electronic copy of the required categories must be an easier way. Suther- Someone has reportedly approached several elderly women recently, g e n e r a t e s Testimonial course textbook at 35 percent of the telling them he noticed a mechanical problem with their vehicle, Cpl. customizable for college land launched Quizlet.com in retail price of the new print book. Sierra Brucia said in a news release on Friday. exams with a entrance 2007 after working on its devel- The pilot program deactivates access variation of questions including exams. According to the Quizlet opment for over one year, he is codes for anyone who has dropped short-answer, matching, mul- blog, 260,000 flashcards are up- now a student at MIT. the course and is not on the current tiple choice and true/false op- loaded each day. There are now mobile Quizlet roster by the census date. For the Record tions. Online user testimonials in- applications for both WebOS- The price of digital license for If the standard flashcard-quiz clude comments such as, “Amaz- based handheld devices, through It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Math 125 is $62.98 plus tax com- format is too dry and boring, ing. This site is absolutely genius Study Buddy, and for Android tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any pared to the print copy priced at turn it up a notch with online - it’s strange to find myself actu- phones via the KaKa Flashcards incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction $161.77 on Amazon. games and race against the clock ally ‘enjoying’ preparing for tests application. printed on the front page. 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JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor One of the many organizations present during Unity Week was the Alliance of Students for an Equal Education. The student club supports the passing of the DREAM Act, which would give a path for citizenship to undocumented students in California. Latino unity promoted Crystal Rojas, vice president of HSF, Ballet Folklorico. Campus events solidify said it will be like a “little festival day.” Romero praised Unity Week and Her organization plans to sell water- said the event brings cultural awareness relationship among melon with chili powder. to the CSUF campus. Elizabeth Romero, fundraiser chair Gladis Lopez, vice president of the organizations at Mesa Cooperativa, explained that Mesa Cooperativa (an umbrella coun- each organization in Unity Week can cil for Latino organizations on cam- ALYSSA WEJEBE sell whatever item it wants. Mesa Co- pus), said Unity Week was started “just Staff Writer operativa will only support them. to promote unity within the organiza- Romero said the Mesa Cooperativa tions on campus.” Yesterday the Chicano and Latino gets funds through Associated Students “So far, it looks better than last year... student organizations of Mesa Coop- Inc. and other sponsorships. there are more groups this year,” said erativa started their Unity Week event, On Wednesday, each club will pres- Leticia Cardoso, president of HSF. to kick off National Hispanic Heritage ent social awareness issues, such as Yesenia Altamirano, secretary for Month. Chicanos in higher education and im- Ballet Folklorico, said that Unity Week All along the Titan Walk near the migration. serves as a way to take her culture “out Titan Student Union were different The hours of the event will be the there.” clubs bound by cultural ties: the La- same as the previous two days. Altamirano also said that Unity tino Business Student Association, Josh Mendoza, president of the Week is a opportunity to learn about Ballet Folklorico de CSUF, Chicana Salsa Club, said that his organization other clubs on campus. and Chicano Resource Center (CRC), will cover voter awareness with Delta Damien Montaño, the internal Salsa Club, La Fe (Latino Bible Study), Sigma Chi on Wednesday and further events coordinator for the new club Chicana & Chicano Studies Alliance team up with ASI and CSUF Voter CASA, represented the club on the (CASA) and the Hispanic Scholarship Mobilization. walk. Fund (HSF). Romero said that Unity Week will “Participating in unity week makes Manuel Mancera, student assistant have a political awareness element, for me feel connected to campus, con- at the CRC, said that the purpose of example, people will be encouraged to nected to other organizations,” Mon- the event was “to promote Chicano register to vote. taño said. and Chicana awareness on campus.” She also said that CSUF is compet- Montaño praised the event for shar- Mancera said that yesterday (Mon- ing with Cal State Long Beach over ing experiences between organizations, day) was about informational booths who can get the most students regis- for promoting student involvement on from each participating organization. tered. campus, and for generating a feeling of Each of the clubs, from 11 to 2 p.m. Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. being supported by campus, especially will sell different items today, such as they will have games and live enter- when they give a whole week for this chips and salsa, throughout the event. tainment, such as performances from cultural awareness. Student loans more affordable need to change to the direct loan pro- Previous loans are still with their pri- Federal direct program gram,” Schutte said. “Luckily, we hired or lenders, however, the department of a consultant ahead of time and had al- education has purchased some of these makes borrowing ready invested a year worth in advance loans and students are currently be- money easier to prepare for the 2010-2011 year.” ing notified via mail. Citibank, Chase, Students who have taken out finan- Wachovia and Wells Fargo are a few STEPHANIE RAYGOZA cial aid loans for previous semesters do of the lenders replaced by direct loan Staff Writer not have to make any necessary chang- program. es to their loans. As stated on the finan- Financial aid adviser Jessica Magee cial aid website, as long as students are said, “Besides having to do the MPN Cal State Fullerton’s financial aid of- enrolled in school on at least a half time and loan entrance counseling again if fice transitioned to a new federal direct basis, prior federal loans with continue [students] took out a new loan, inter- loan program as of this fall semester. to be deferred. Enrollment informa- est rates and everything else stayed the The William D. Ford Federal direct tion is reported to the lenders by the same. It’s been easier.” loan program allows all student loans college on a scheduled basis. As with all financial aid loans, re- to be directly administered by the De- “We’re very happy with the transi- gardless of who is administering them, partment of Education as mandated by tion. It works with the system very Schutte strongly encourages students the Health Care and Education Recon- well,” Schutte said. to be wise borrowers and take out the ciliation Act enacted earlier this year. least amount needed for education.

Under the student loan reform, all “The banks went out of business,

colleges across the nation either bor- The banks went out of but the money is still guaranteed by rowing subsidized or unsubsidized “business, but the money “ the federal government. Students still loans have to go through federal direct owe that money. The loan obligation loans. is still guaranteed by the doesn’t go away,” Schutte said. Students no longer have to choose a federal government. The financial aid office is now pro- bank lender. viding slips to students needing help “It’ll streamline and make it a lot - Jessica Schutte, accepting their direct loans. Health sci- easier for students,” said Jessica Schutte, Acting Director of Financial Aid ence major Natalie Antolin, who also acting director of the office for finan- works the front desk for the financial cial aid. aid office, said, “can get confusing -on In the past, CSUF participated in CSUF has already dispersed about line. Just getting information and do- the Federal Family Education Loan $31.8 million for the fall term under ing the extra steps are the main con- Program, in which students were al- the direct loan program. For students cern students have,” Antolin said. lowed to select their own bank lender choosing to take out loans for the first Further information, including and still considered a federally spon- time for the 2010-11 school year or fu- quick facts, regarding the direct loan sored program. ture semesters, they must fill out a new program may be found on the finan- “The FFELP program was going Master Promissory Note regardless cial aid website or by simply stop- very smoothly and there was really no even if they’ve already done so. ping by the office.

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... Continued from page 1 something on my to-do list and this “A lot of social media is being blog was a good way to get me going used to promote blogs,” said Leon- Laura Romeo, a business ad- on it,” Romeo said. ardo, who added that many of the ministration major at University of “I really like the idea of University contestants are using Youtube, Face- Denver, is currently in sixth place on of Bloggers because it encourages stu- book and Twitter to steer more traf- the Dean’s List and says she plans on dents to make a goal for themselves fic toward their blogs. putting the scholarship money to- and to work towards it, and you can The deadline for the contest is ward her student loans if she wins. get rewarded for blogging but only if quickly approaching, but Leonardo Her blog is entitled “The Meaning of you earn it,” Romeo said. assures students that they shouldn’t (My) Life” and chronicles her jour- Because there’s a popularity re- be deterred by the looming date. ney of writing her first novel. quirement to make the Dean’s List “There’s still a lot of time for you “I chose my particular goal be- and win the grand prize, creativity is guys to get involved,” Leonardo said. cause writing a novel has always been a must in order to stand out. “Just start blogging.”

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Courtesy of MCT Socialists say ‘Obamacare’ is NOT socialist SOPHIA ISLAS Obama is not a socialist is that his ad- be provided coverage. The measure their members of proper treatment costs of whatever medical bills pop up, benefits for individuals depending on Staff Writer ministration is steering clear of mak- would add 16 million people to the through unconventional and discrim- and oftentimes leave illnesses or harm- their demographics, and ends up saving structural changes to the financial Medicaid rolls, and would also require inatory practices, all in the name of ful conditions unchecked. Money is ing a lot of money in the long run. most Americans to boosting stock values and increasing being saved The bill President Obama’s health care bill have health insurance. quarterly profits. in short-term may look came under fire last year from both The most important An example of these said practices increments, expensive,

Republicans and lobbyists alike for aspect of the bill is that includes denying coverage for patients but there is but in fact it

it more closely regu- who have a pre-existing medical con- a long term The funny thing is, of was already being “too socialist,” but what I don’t course, that socialists know understand is why the term socialism lates private insurers in dition (i.e. arthritis, asthma, etc.), and cost when “ “ budgeted is being applied to an economically order to prevent them using that as an excuse to deny cov- people avoid that Barack Obama is not within the motivated bill and why the term so- from denying coverage erage for a new and often unrelated preventative one of us. Not only is he not govern- cialism has such a negative connota- for people with pre- medical condition. medical care. socialist, he may in fact not ment’s an- tion. existing health condi- This business model has fatal con- Going to even be a liberal... nual health tions. sequences because individuals who are the doctor care funds. Though President Obama’s health - Billy Wharton care plan may seem socialist at first Though the bill will denied life-saving treatment can end should be a Since it re- glance, upon closer inspection it is cost roughly $700 bil- up dying. casual expe- duces the evident that what he is really trying lion over the next de- Because health insurance compa- rience, and amount of to do is fix the structure of America’s cade, it will actually nies act in this manner, many Ameri- people should not be scared to seek money that taxpayers need to spend health care system. reduce the federal defi- cans are adamant about regularly go- treatment if they need it. President and makes the health care system Socialism is ingrained within cit by $138 billion over ing to their doctors. Obama was thinking long term with more efficient and less discrimina- American society, and allows us to that same time frame, Most individuals feel worried that his medical bill, not as a socialist but tory, the funds are very well allocated. have public education, law enforce- system, instead choosing to create thus reducing taxpayer spending. their health insurers won’t cover the as an economist. The bill has varying There were multiple options to reduce ment and other services that are avail- temporary measures that can be easily When President Richard Nixon monetary waste within our govern- able to all Americans essentially free of erased once the economy stabilizes. agreed to the use of Health Mainte- ment and this health bill was one of charge. This also holds true for health care, nance Organizations (HMO) to han- them. Socialism is defined by its emphasis as President Obama is focusing on dle health care, the quality of health Though it doesn’t include the on production for the sake of public mandating that almost every person care in America quickly deteriorated. public health option that President use rather than profit, as well as the in America become insured rather HMOs have made it difficult for Obama originally fought for, there is absence of economic competitiveness. than changing the structure of the many individuals to receive prompt nothing preventing him from propos- “The funny thing is, of course, that health industry. and effective health care because they ing us a much needed socialist bill in socialists know that Barack Obama is If he truly were a socialist, HMOs are strictly profit driven, i.e. capitalist. the near future. not one of us. Not only is he not a would be dismantled and a public Privately owned health insurance “Obamacare” was never intended socialist, he may in fact not even be a health option would also be man- corporations, such as Kaiser and to be socialist because it is more about liberal...” wrote Billy Wharton of the dated. According to the New York Cigna, have been cashing in on our repairing a damaged system for our Washington Post. Times, under President Obama’s bill, nation’s corrupt health care system for economic gain. The fact that it will Wharton goes on to explain that the over 30 million Americans who years. Courtesy of Flickr user Fibonacci gradually improve our quality of liv- the clear indication that President currently don’t have health care will They are notorious for denying Protestors raise their signs at a Tea Party rally to stop the 2010 health care reform bill. ing is simply an added benefit. Crazy is the new black ghanistan said, “Images of the burning of a Quran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghani- stan – and around the world – to inflame public opinion and incite violence.” “Even the rumor that it might take place has sparked demonstra- tions,” Petraeus continued. “Were the actual burning to take place, the safety of our soldiers and civilians would be put in jeopardy and accomplishment of the mission would be made more difficult.” Jones called off the burning last minute. If any of this sounds familiar, last year’s media darlings, the West- boro Baptist Church, protested on their platform of… just about ev- Courtesy of MCT erything, spewing hate filled rheto- ric about the soldiers in Iraq and peace, it’s not a message of love, it’s Afghanistan, gays and America in With one fringe group a message of warning…” general. Many officials have condemned The media arrived with cameras in after another causing the actions of Jones, the head of hand, treating the infamous group stirs, ignoring them is the Dove World like celebrities – Outreach Cen- we thought the our best option ter. world was com-

But it was This message is not ing to an end.

LUKE CHERNEY an outspoken But now the

Staff Writer Hillary Clinton “a message of peace, group is barely a

that summed up it’s not a message of “ vague memory. the sentiment It seems like Regardless of your views on First held by officials. love, it’s a message of the louder these Amendment rights or the fact that In an As- warning... fringe groups Quran burning could just as easily sociated Press yell, the more be flag burning or Bible burning or article, Clinton - Terry Jones attention audi- the comparison that you could draw said, “It is re- ences are forced to Nazi Germany or Mao’s Cultural grettable that a to give them. Revolution, the last question to ask pastor in Gainesville, Fla., with a Whether or not these groups are would be: why would the media church of no more than 50 people correct is not the question, but how give someone so insignificant, so can make this outrageous and dis- society should deal with them is. much spotlight? trustful, disgraceful plan and get I am not suggesting censorship, Reverend Terry Jones planned to the world’s attention, but that’s the but instead choosing not to listen. commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks world we live in right now. It is un- Instead, I am suggesting we stop by staging a Quran book burning fortunate, it is not who we are.” giving them the attention they on the lawn of his church. According to the Washington want. Jones said in a Guardian video, Examiner, General David Petraeus, Maybe if we ignore them, they’ll “This message is not a message of leader of the ground troops in Af- eventually go away.

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Contact Us at [email protected] September 14, 2010 dailytitan.com 5 DETOURtime...over the years, we start building a following.” Reason to Rebel’s influences are Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Drake’s online fame Chili Peppers, System of a Down and The Mars Volta. Chandler said their music is ex- perimental because each member of the band has his own style and influences. “We come out and we try to push a message with everything that we Web do...being able to connect with people from across the country (ignites) a lot of different opinions out there Wonder and we see every angle of it,” Jones TO Watch said. “Being out on the road and now on YouTube, people can get more of an idea of what the band is about and I think that will identify us more CELIA LIRA Jones said. as we continue to grow.” Staff Writer Perhaps Reason to Rebel, who de- Fans knowing about upcoming scribe their music as “in-your-face- shows instantly via sites like My- rock,” had a large audience at the fes- Space, brings in a larger audience. Reason to Rebel, a progressive tival due to their online promoting, “(People) can check us out across hard-rock band from North County, as they are active members of social the world. We have friends now in San Diego, is up-and-coming, large- networking websites like Myspace, Italy and Germany. We met (bands ly due to their Internet fan base. Facebook, Twitter and more. like us that have toured with us) The band consists of Cal State “(The Internet) makes it a lot eas- online,” Zivkovich said. “We would Fullerton radio-TV-film major Evan ier for a band like us to do it on our never be able to play with a band Jones (guitar), Luke Chandler (vo- own – shows like (The Sunset Strip from Italy if there was no Inter- cals), Sam Hartjen (bass guitar) and Music Festival) validate what we’re net because they would have no Daniel Zivkovich (drums). doing,” Chandler said. way of knowing about us, just like The band performed at the Sunset “We put in a lot of work. The new we would have no way of knowing Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles landscape of music and bands is that about them.” Aug. 28 with renowned artists like some bands, they can be just Inter- Reason to Rebel, who is signed to The Smashing Pumpkins, Slash and net sensations. Sometimes you are Chandler’s independent label Above- Fergie. not even a band – you just all of the Ground Records, is currently work- “(At the Sunset Strip Music Fes- sudden blow up on YouTube. ing on their fourth album, which Courtesy of Mark Samala tival), you have this overwhelming But we have the old school work they hope to release next summer. feeling that you just know every ethic where we take our music to Reason to Rebel has performed at Hip-hop sensation Drake, from Toronto, Canada, has gained international fame large in part to online self-promotion. time you pick your instrument or the people and promote in parts of South by Southwest (SXSW) Music get up onstage, it was just great be- the country and places where we Festival and Seattle Hemp Festival. ELLIOT COOK cause there was a lot of people there,” wouldn’t even know about half the Their songs are available on iTunes. Daily Titan Detour Editor are still signed. Lil Wayne, one of the biggest acts One of the biggest artists in to- in music today, was at a barber- day’s music industry took online shop when someone played a Drake During the 1990s the music in- promotion to his full advantage. We song. dustry was tough to break into. Art- hear his songs all over the radio, and Lil Wayne contacted Drake and ists had to schedule auditions and he recently had the top three hits on flew him to Houston, Texas the get label executives to listen to their Billboard. next day, where the two met and Lil tapes, but many times doing these His name is Drake (born Aubrey Wayne eventually became Drake’s things would not make them known Drake Graham). Known as “Wheel- mentor. artists. chair Jimmy” on the popular show With the third mixtape, So Far Degrassi. Drake, 23, was thought of Gone (featuring Lil Wayne, Trey Using the Internet as a promo- as a joke when he wanted to start Songz, Lloyd and Omarion) ap- tional tool, today’s artists have it rapping. In 2006, he came out with proaching, Drake’s buzz was at an all easier. Record labels today have tal- a mixtape, a free record online for time high. ent scouts whose only job is to scout fans which showcased his talents to Within two hours of its release, the Internet. record labels, called Room for Im- the album had over 2,000 down- Many artists have been found on provement. loads. “Best I’ve Ever Had” and YouTube and music sites like Dat- Trying to make a name for himself “Successful” of So Far Gone were piff.com. in the United States, the Canadian huge radio hits. Shows like American Idol have rapper released Comeback Season, his The songs were released on iTunes become immensely popular as well, second mixtape. and reached the top the chart. So Far and even if artists on these shows A track from Comeback Season Gone was also released as an EP Sept. don’t end up winning the guaranteed was played on BET, and largely con- 15, 2009, and has sold over 500,000 Courtesy of Reason to Rebel record deal, many of the runners-up tributed to Drake’s success. Rapper copies. North County, San Diego band Reasons to Rebel performed at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles Aug. 28. Album: Surfing the Void by Klaxons Fullerton faculty conducts symphony RACHEL SALAS on music from Wagner’s Teutonic JOEY SZILAGYI Reynolds can contribute, but there Staff Writer legends, Strauss waltzes and touch Staff Writer are many other tracks on which he on Viennese songs. Pieces from the sounds congested or as if he is only concert include the “Blue Danube,” going through the motions. Luck- For the past 78 years, the Rio “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Tritsch- Fans of psychedelic rock, try to ily, Klaxons are impressive on guitar, Hondo Symphony has provided ex- Tratsch” and “Radestsky March.” avoid Klaxons’ Surfing the Void un- which makes up for Reynolds’ in- quisite and sophisticated music, free “It is so much fun to be onstage. less you want a bad trip. abilities. of charge, to Southern Californian I always feel like I’m sharing a deli- Surfing the Void, Klaxons’ latest One of the highlights of the al- audiences. cious secret with the audience, and album, released Aug. 23, gives lis- bum is the lead track, “Echoes.” The Cal State University Fullerton’s even if it’s in a different language, teners a trippy ride in each of its 10 soft, whisper-like voice of Reynolds associate professor of music, Kimo they hopefully understand what I tracks. and numbing guitar riffs guide lis- Furumoto, will conduct four con- mean,” Fontaine said. “After doing a Led by heavy guitar, the album teners to what seems like an extrater- certs in the Vic Lopez Auditorium at lot of competitions and performanc- feels like a twisted, narcotic-induced restrial universe filled with wails and Whittier High School this fall, win- es onstage, I have arrived at the point free-for-all that draws its listeners in euphoric melodies. ter and spring. where – yes it can still be a little scary with lead singer Jamie Reynolds’ in- Besides a few attention-grabbing “It’s a wonderful orchestra,” Furu- – but it is so much more fun. The triguing voice. songs, the rest of the album seems to moto said. “It’s quite remarkable and whole point is to share yourself and Klaxons has released many singles blend together. Each song features very exciting to have musicians that give the gift of music.” during the several years they’ve been heavy guitar, the voice of Reynolds are dedicated to music for the com- Chinese violinist Jing Wang, who in the music circuit. Surfing the Void munity.” has received critical acclaim for her that creates a trance-like atmosphere Courtesy of Kimo Furumoto is their second album. and a sudden switch from fast pace Furumoto is widely respected for performances in China and the What makes this album stand out to slow pace that adds to the spacey his teaching and musical knowl- United States, will perform Legends Associate professor of music Kimo Furumoto will conduct the Rio Hondo Symphony. from similar sounding albums is that feeling. edge. of the East, which will be held Nov. Klaxons do an excellent job of add- Unfortunately, the album plays “(Furumoto is) so dynamic,” said 7. Korzhev. The orchestra will perform Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave),” ing a hint of pop, while not straying out like clockwork once you have Dorthea Cummings, Publicity and The show tells the tale of two star- “Glinka’s Russian and Ludmilla “An Orkney Wedding with Sun- too far from overwhelming guitar understood this formula in which Advertising Manager of the Rio crossed lovers in Chinese mythol- Overture,” “Rhapsody on a Theme rise” featuring Highland Bagpiper jams. Surfing the Void was built on. Hondo Symphony. “His program- ogy through symphony. The lineup of Paganini” and “Tchaikovsky’d and “Scottish Dances” will be per- Reynolds’ celestial voice is easy This is not necessarily a bad thing ming is very interesting and he’s a includes “Spring Festival Overture,” Symphony No. 5.” formed. to get hooked on but is unfulfilled for those who like this type of sound. tremendous asset.” “The Butterfly Lovers Violin Con- Highland Frolic, which will be All concerts are funded by hun- when taken in large dosages. Reyn- Surfing the Voidis a solid album – it’s Among the shows is Oktoberfest, certo,” “Scheherazade” and “Sabre held April 10, will showcase Young dreds of businesses and patrons olds gives minimal fluctuations and just somewhat one dimensional. which will be held Sept. 26. Emerg- Dance from Gayane.” Artists Competition winners. The throughout the Greater Whittier seems unwilling to perform from Listeners will not be disappointed ing soprano and former Miss Cali- Russian Rhapsody, which will theme of the concert takes place Area. For more information, visit outside his comfort zone. Tracks so long as they were looking for an fornia, Jacquelynne Fontaine, will be held Feb. 13 next year, features after an Orkney wedding and dis- the Rio Hondo Symphony at Rio- like “The Same Space,” which has album that will give them a mind perform. The program will focus legendary Russian pianist Mikhail plays an all night celebration. “The HondoSymphony.org. less reliance on guitar, hint at what trip.

Courtesy of Klaxons Klaxons’ latest psychedelic rock album, Surfing the Void, gives listeners a mind trip.

dailytitan.com/detour dailytitan.com September 14, 2010 6 DETOUR Reviews Album: Tomorrow Morning by The Eels JOEY SZILAGYI a good range, blending in nicely choir continuously echoes his words, Film: Staff Writer with Tomorrow Morning’s mellow painting the picture of choir mem- Film Vampires Suck tracks, yet his voice also increases bers raising their hands upward as tempo and explodes, like on “Oh a reverend professes his love of the A new album is on the market So Lovely.” On that particular track, lord. that will make even the worst day Everett bursts out, “Everybody / Oh The Eels’ wisdom from nearly feel a little better. so lovely / How can I tell you how two decades of producing albums is Veteran band The Eels’ Tomorrow grateful I am.” evident as they create yet another hit Morning, their ninth studio album At times though, Everett seems to record. since 1992, mixes several genres reach his apex, resulting in a wheezy, Tomorrow Morning has a feel good – mostly pop rock, and hints of asthma-like pant. However, these message that, with an ensemble of electronica and folk – to produce a moments are rare. Most of the time sounds and Everett’s veteran voice, unique, uplifting pallet worth a lis- Everett’s voice is harmonious with has many hits that should make ten. the background instruments like playlists. Tomorrow Morning, released Aug. guitars, drums, violins and a tam- 17, is the final chapter of a trilogy of bourine. albums, according to The Eels’ web- The fusion of genres onTomorrow site. The trilogy started in 2009 with Morning gives listeners a variety of Hombre Lobo and continued with sounds to take in. The addition of a the release of End Times earlier this pop-ish electronica style and subtle year. Lead singer Mark Oliver Ever- hints of folk were intentional to pro- ett said there are different focuses on duce the feeling of a new beginning. each album. The album can best be exempli- “The before. The hunger that fied by the upbeat chorus and pro- starts everything. The after and how phetic voice of Everett on “Looking you deal with the aftermath. (And) Up.” The rambling tambourine, the redemption. A new beginning hand clapping and piano jam, give and another chance,” Everett said. the track a church-like feel. The Eels excels in crafting a list of This feel is accompanied by Ever- tracks revolving around the theme of ett, who seems to be projecting from Courtesy ofThe Eels Courtesy of Regency Enterprises “a new beginning,” led by Everett’s a speakerphone, relentlessly singing, The Eels’ latest album, Tomorrow warming voice. Everett’s vocals have “I’m looking up,” as a background Morning delivers a feel-good vibe. Producer Peter Safran’s spoof of The Twilight Saga, Vampires Suck, mocks the plot and characters of the vampire series. Album: All We Grow by Sean Carey

ASIA NELSON of his songs. Carey’s musical talents take the listener away to a place of Sparkly vampires suck impressed Vernon when he played thought and optimism. Each melody Staff Writer the band’s songs for him, which led is so beautifully played and thought (Edward Cullen in Twilight), the she does everything in her power to to his acceptance into the group as out, listeners can easily be taken to KIRAN KAZALBASH Sean Carey, originally from the vampire who sparkles in the sun and stop him from presenting himself to a guitarist, percussionist, pianist and nirvana in each song. Copy Editor soul/folk band Bon Iver, recently de- always looks constipated, and Jacob the Zolturi. vocalist. “I try to write lyrics that are pretty buted his first studio album, All We All We Grow White (Jacob Black in Twilight), the The title of the film is an excel- had been in the mak- simple, like the listener can kind of Grow. For everyone who rolled their six-pack-sporting werewolf. lent indicator of the type of comedy ing for some time with Carey stop- make them their own,” Carey said in Stepping into the lead role, Car- eyes and scoffed at the premise of After Edward saves Becca’s life, that is presented throughout the ping and resuming production, care- August in an interview with iStock- ey delivers a relaxing album with a the popular Twilight series, Vampires she falls madly in lust with him. He film. Fart jokes, ripping on the Jonas fully adding and mixing the tracks. Analyst.com. “Some of them have, combination of flawless instrumen- Suck is for you. The film closely mir- claims he cannot be with her for her Brothers and body parts being torn The easy listening album is filled like, a specific experience for me... tals and soothing vocals. rors scenes from the first two Twi- own safety. When Edward leaves her out with bare hands are just a few ex- with long and beautiful instrumen- like a memory or something, but I Attaining his performance de- light installments, but with a twist. in the forest, Becca befriends Jacob amples of the film’s witless humor. tals of a variety of instruments, in- think the way they are presented, gree in classical percussion from Poking fun at Twilight and New and tries to find new ways to put Vampires Suck also incorporates cluding the acoustic guitar and pia- they can kind of be morphed into a the University of Wisconsin (Eau Moon, Vampires Suck, released Aug. herself in danger so Edward will ap- pop-culture gags, referring to celeb- no. Intertwined with soft vocals by different story.” Claire), Carey has been performing As We Grow 18, will evoke smiles and maybe pear to her in spirit form. Lactose rities from Lady Gaga to Snooki of Carey, the record was very carefully is an album to play and using his musical abilities since chuckles in those of us who could intolerant, she even goes as far as Jersey Shore. made to be simple and soothing. while sunbathing at the beach and the tender age of 10 years old. Af- care less about being a member of drinking milk. While the film’s purpose was to Carey’s voice is almost like a light listening to ocean waves, or after a ter hearing of Bon Iver, Carey ap- Team Edward or Team Jacob. When Edward’s sister sees a vision ridicule Hollywood’s recent vam- breath on each track, adding to the stressful day. It can also be the album proached front man Justin Vernon The main character of Vampires of Becca lying unconscious after a pire obsession, it actually adds to the complexity of the music. The songs you put on to sooth you to sleep at the end of one of the band’s first Suck, Becca Crane (Bella Swan in motorcycle mishap, Edward decides madness. Viewers might expect to don’t seem to focus much on the once in bed. Light/mid-beat tempos performances, admitting he knew all Twilight), moves in with her dad in he cannot live anymore and has to see a more original plot in this par- lyrics, but rather allow the music to make for smooth melodies. the small town of Sporks (Forks in sacrifice himself to the Zolturi (Vol- ody film, as opposed to a scene-by- Twilight), only to find that something turi in Twilight), the “royal family” scene replay with tweaked dialogue is weird about the town’s residents. of vampires, and commit suicide. extracted from the original film. At Classic film: Wings of Desire After living in Sporks for a few mo- The Zolturi will be at the Sporks’ most, Vampires Suck is slightly amus- ments, Becca finds herself conflicted High School prom. When Becca ing or hilarious, if you’re looking for KATIE EVANS The film focuses on three charac- tography then becomes Technicolor, between two boys - Edward Sullen finds out that Edward will be there, senseless humor. Asst. Features Editor ters that are closely followed by the signifying the diversity between be- angels. One, an elderly man who ing an angel and only observing, to contemplates how Germany used being a human, who is full of life, Set in damp and dreary late 1980s to be and how jaded the younger feeling and immersion. West Berlin, the 1987 film Wings of generations are. Another, a film di- The ending, tied together with Desire is a quiet, slow insight into rector played as himself, Peter Falk, romantic strings and somewhat pre- the minds of average city folk. The is in Berlin to shoot a movie about tentious dialogue, detracts from the film follows two angels, Damiel and Germany’s Nazi past. The last and rest of the movie. However, consid- Cassiel, assigned to watch over the most notable character, Marion, is a ering the majority of the film’s integ- people of the divided city, able to female trapeze artist who, although rity, this is only a minor setback. listen to the thoughts of those they surrounded by loving friends, finds If the plot sounds all too famil- come into contact with while re- herself deeply lonely. iar, it is likely because the American maining invisible to most. In dark Damiel falls in love with Marion, 1998 “chick flick”City of Angels, star- coats with tucked scarves and pony- so he decides he no longer wishes to ring Meg Ryan and Nicolas Cage, is tails, the two angels roam the city, be an angel, and chooses to become a modern remake, albeit stripped of observing the ruminations of nor- human. The black and white cinema- poetic narrative and dark mood. mal people. One of these people is broken by the loss of his girlfriend, another is a disgruntled cab driver and the last is a man sitting on a building’s ledge, ready to jump. All of these in- ner workings are depicted through a script essentially comprised of poetry. Wings of Desire is a film made for audiences of the following likes: beatniks and poetry fiends, German feature fanatics, lovers of the Crite- rion Collection, Nick Cave follow- ers (he has a cameo as himself in his prime) or anyone looking to broad- en their sense of beauty in a bland movie world of fake imagery and Courtesy of Flickr user Late Night Movie trite themes. Peter Falk’s 1987 film, Wings of Desire, is for fans of poetry and German film features.

Classic book: Watership Down by Richard Adams

ALYSSA WEJEBE infused with understandable human morality. Staff Writer psyches, yet Adams never forgets to Watership Down has won criti- show interesting signs of their own cal acclaim, including the Guardian unique animal perspective. Award and Carnegie Medal. It has An entertaining and engrossing The cast is full of colorful per- also been adapted into an animated mythology is weaved into Richard sonalities, such as the prescient and feature film and television series. Adams’s 1972 debut novel, Water- guiding Fiver, Hazel’s shrewd and ship Down. commanding authority, Bigwig’s (the The book features the most un- largest rabbit of the group) reckless likely of casts — rabbits trying to and daring hiding a protective streak make their way in a world where for others; and Blackberry’s intellec- they are not that high on the food tual explorations, rather extreme by chain. rabbit standards. The novel opens with a warren of Some sympathy is shown for the rabbits living peacefully, until one of antagonist, the dictatorial General the runts, Fiver, has a supernatural Woundwort. vision of their home’s destruction. An understanding of where his Soon, his brother Hazel leads him militant nature and desire for order and those who believe on a narrow and safety at all costs comes from is escape from death via human con- apparent — to the point where there struction, only to continue facing is some genuine disappointment countless predators on an epic jour- when he turns down a chance to re- ney as they create their own society deem himself. from scratch. Adams has constructed a mythol- Through their travels, the rabbits ogy for the rabbits and the rest of explore universal questions about their natural world. In a case of a what makes the best society, as they story within a story, the rabbits tell meet others’ communities and forge each other their culture’s folklore, their own. filled with creation myths and Aes- Courtesy of Flickr user ProfessorMortis Although they are rabbits, the op-like fables — but their lessons are Liberal studies associate professor Markus main characters have been mostly more cunning, rather than boasting Fischer’s students read Watership Down. September 14, 2010 7

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com September 14, 2010 8 SPORTS The Campus Huddle Pac-10 ratings Hall of Fame broadcaster ... Pac-10 packs a punch 1. Oregon stays on board with L.A. and multiple recruiting classes from 2. Stanford Head Coach Rick Neuheisel. 3. Oregon State MATTHEW PETROPULOS many people. Hearing another per- siders on this matter, Scully is a be- UCLA’s quarterback proficiency Staff Writer son’s voice say ‘It’s time for Dodger loved and cherished announcer that ranks last in college football, with 4. Arizona baseball,’ would not have the same has seen over six decades of baseball a rusty Kevin Prince at the helm. 5. feeling. Therefore, it is great for the while in the broadcast booth. From Prince, missed numerous fall prac- Cal There have been so many occur- fans and the game of baseball.” the perfect game of Sandy Koufax, tices and fails to show any promise. 6. USC rences when great icons or athletes However, there are some Dodger defeating the Chicago Cubs Sept. 9, The starting quarterback position is in sports do not know when to hang fans that have a different opinion of 1965, to the infamous Kirk Gibson open for competition, as a contro- 7. Arizona State it up and retire. Scully’s return to the game. Accord- game-winning home run in game versy over this position has begun 8. There was Michael Jordan, Lance ing to Greg McIntosh, a senior busi- one of the 1988 World Series and to at UCLA. Recent scrutiny from fans Washington Armstrong and even Jerry Rice to ness major and devout Dodger fan, calling six Dodger World Champi- and media is pointing to Neuheisel. 9. UCLA name a few. “I think he should retire. Although onships, Scully has seen just about ALEX JAICH There is a strong case in the blame. However, when it comes to Vin he is a Hall of Fame broadcaster, his everything a man can see in the Asst. Sports Editor His large contract and overpaid of- 10. Washington State Scully this is not the case. time has come to an end. I believe game of baseball. fensive coordinator, Chow, have not Scully, the face of the Los Angeles he brings up too many unnecessary So next year, when people are at committed to an offensive scam. Dodgers franchise, has committed to stories instead of just sticking to the home looking for their beloved Los The Southern California pro- Defensive coordinator Chuck UCLA is at a low of lows and return for the Dodgers 2011 season baseball game.” Angeles Dodger game or when they grams look dusty and dim as the big Bullough is running a sub par de- USC is not impressive under new and his 62nd season in the broadcast However fans view the return of go out to the ballpark, they will turn programs look better and better. fense that is even letting quarter- Head Coach Lane Kiffin. booth. Scully, he is here to stay, at least for it on and hear, “It’s time for Dodger USC and UCLA had their week backs run on the Bruins. Getting Just up north at Stanford and UC When asked what Scully means one more season. Besides a few out- baseball!” two kickoffs Sept. 11. The Daily Ti- to the quarterback has been a near Berkley, Pac-10 Conference teams, to the Dodgers, Cal State Fullerton tan had photographers and observ- impossible feat for the defense this are doing well. Pac-10 football is as senior and Dodger enthusiast, Matt ers attending both games, myself year. strong as ever. Vizzi said, “Vin Scully is synony- included. mous with the Dodgers. It wouldn’t Before the Titan took a trip to be right listening to the game with- the Rose Bowl and Coliseum, there out him calling it. I can’t even listen were plenty of games to watch on to another baseball game because of the screen. Quality opponents such Vin Scully’s greatness and profes- as Oklahoma, Ohio State, Oregon sionalism.” and Alabama got quality wins over Scully’s wife Sandra gave him high end opponents (wins that were the blessing, making his decision a all picked correctly in last week’s edi- little easier to return to the game he tion). loves. If you viewed the early action He will be calling a limited sched- and then the So Cal teams, it was ule like this year that includes all like watching the pros and then Pop home games and all games against Warner football. the National League West teams; USC and Matt Barkley’s offense the San Diego Padres, San Francisco consistently struggled to move the Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks and ball. The Trojans squeaked by with a Colorado Rockies. 17-14 win over a lowly Virginia team Scully started his career in New that barely scraped by Richmond York where he was born and raised on Sept. 4. Their rival and the dis- as the third commentator for the graceful Campus Huddle preseason Brooklyn Dodgers behind famous national title pick, No. 13 Virginia broadcast men Red Barber and Con- Tech lost another game, this time to nie Desmond. Scully then took over the mighty James Madison Univer- for Barber as he left to call games for sity Dukes, 21-16. the New York Yankees and has not In Pasadena, the UCLA Bruins looked backed for than the past half dropped their second game of the century. year in a blowout 35-0 loss to No. Another Dodger die-hard fan and 25 Stanford. Head Coach Jim Har- CSUF junior, psychology major, baugh and the Cardinal are a pro- Matt Figueroa said, “I think it’s re- gram on the upswing with a future ally great that Mr. Scully is coming top 10 pick in the NFL draft in quar- back for another season. Not only terback Andrew Luck. Still, there is Courtesy of MCT is he the voice of the Los Angeles Courtesy of MCT no excuse for a Norm Chow offense USC quarterback Matt Barkley completed 20 of 35 pass attempts and two touchdowns. Dodgers, he is a legendary figure to Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully is shown at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 22.