Meg Whitman OPINION Hired Undocumented Worker Comedy Central Funny Man Mocks Congress Dirty Laundry Aired About the Republican Candidate

Vol. 88 Issue 19 October 5, 2010 WHAT’S INSIDE

Meg Whitman OPINION hired undocumented worker Comedy Central funny man mocks Congress Dirty laundry aired about the Republican candidate ...... 4 during recent debate See WHITMAN, page 2 FEATURES Take a trip down memory lane with a Disney classic Gay cyber bullying ...... 5 leads to suicide SPORTS Death of a Rutgers University freshman Bee in the Know: Yankees prompts rally to promote tolerance vs. Twins in pennant race See SEXUAL ACT, page 3 ...... 8

dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Referee calls upset fans and players

Officials decisions affect game outcomes to dismay of spectators CHRIS POTRYKUS Staff Writer

There are gods living amongst us. We only know them by their mortal names, like Michael Jor- dan, the god of flight, Hank Aar- Meal plan made mandatory for on, the god of strength, and Ray Lewis, the god of wrath. But make no mistake about it. They will live dorm residents next fall semester on forever. Sports has turned regular human Cal State Fullerton student and parent surveys reveal need for dining commons beings into immortals with super human powers. There is only one JOHN SOLLITTO Fred Lipscomb, director of housing. hiccup that needs to be addressed. For the Daily Titan Lipscomb said that the decision to make the meal Mortal humans are telling the gods plan mandatory was made some years prior, based on what they can and can’t do. By student and parent surveys. This data suggested that a mortals, I mean the referees. The residence halls at Cal State Fullerton will be dining commons would increase the sense of commu- Referee controversies have come implementing a mandatory meal plan to all students nity on campus, and would provide another avenue in an unusual abundance this year, living on campus after the completion of the Phase for faculty and staff to communicate with students but that’s partly due to it being III dorms. and build more personal relationships. an unusual year. The FIFA World This can cause problems for those who are thinking Christian Avina, an 18-year-old electrical engineer- Cup was played in South Africa about residing on campus during the fall 2011 term ing student, can’t commute from his home in Palm- this summer and was not without as rent costs have already increased since last year. dale, Calif. Since Avina must live on campus, he is its bumps in the road, especially “Coming from UC Irvine, which is a school with a very concerned about the potential cost of the meal when it came to officiating. dining program, students found this convenient and plan and how it will affect his financial situation. Although there were a slew of enjoyable and I would expect the same here at CSUF, bad calls, there are only two that especially since this is a state-of-the-art facility,” said See MEAL PLAN, page 2 stick out in particular. Those being Maurice Edu’s disallowed goal that would’ve helped the U.S. beat Slo- JENNIFER CHUNG / Asst. Graphics Editor venia and Frank Lampard’s goal for England that was never called, both according to the Bleacher Report. See RULES, page 8 Sexy scorcher at Young Theatre

Racy play suggests nudity, as seduction is acted out onstage ERIN BRADLEY Staff Writer

Spend the night in 1970s Britain, where sex and comedy collide in the physical and funny play, Move Over, Mrs. Markham, which premiers Oct. 8 at Cal State Fullerton’s Young The- atre. When Mr. Markham and his wife go out for the evening, their bedroom becomes a rendezvous spot for three couples. Mr. Markham promised his London flat to his business partner, Mr. Loge, to entertain his latest flame, while Mrs. Markham promised the flat to Mrs. Loge for her to meet with her secret lover. The confusion turns to comedy when the couples meet the CHRISTINE AMARANTUS / For the Daily Titan Markham’s interior designer and Au Earlier this year in Long Beach members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church protested outside of an elementary school. The Pair, who have decided to test out the people surrounding the church member were counter-protesters, holding signs such as “God Hates Hate.” Markham’s new round bed. “It is clever, charming (and) naughty – without being crude. And Funerals disrupted by Westboro Baptists it is both a comedy of manners and British sex farce,” said Eve Himmel- KEITH COUSINS of emotional distress.” hebber, director, who is a professor in Asst. News Editor The case calls into question the extent of freedom of the Department of Theatre. speech guaranteed in the First Amendment. Compared to the haunting Son- “Certain ‘hurtful’ words are protected under cer- nets for an Old Century, the psycho- The Supreme Court will meet Wednesday to begin tain circumstances, and under other circumstances logical Equus and the passionate Rent discussion of the appropriateness of protesting at sol- they may not be. For example, shouting ‘Fire!’ in a that the Department of Theatre and dier’s funerals. crowded theater is either heroic (if there is a fire) or Dance will show this semester, Mover A series of protests, led by members of the Kansas- creates a clear and present danger (if there is not),” Over, Mrs. Markham is straightfor- based Westboro Baptist Church, at the funerals of said Genelle Belmas, associate communications pro- ward humor. Courtesy of CSUF Department of Theatre and Dance various servicemen and servicewomen have triggered fessor. “Our season this fall is predomi- The cast plays Twister with a sexy spin. Full of sexual innuendos, Move Over, Mrs. several lawsuits. The Supreme Court will analyze Belmas added that it is the intent of the speech that nantly drama, and I thought that be- Markham will intrigue as a sultry stage show. Phelps v. Snyder to determine if the church’s actions determines whether or not the speech is protected. She ing the ‘comic relief’ would be a nice are protected by the First Amendment. said however, that it is not a black and white answer. way to kick off the season,” Him- ficult for the design team to create to feel immersed in the action of the Matthew Snyder was a 20-year-old Marine who The Fourth Circuit Court dismissed the initial $5 melheber said. “(Mover Over, Mrs. due to the stage layout. Young The- play. Himmelhebber said the stage died in Iraq in 2006. His funeral service was not just million award to Snyder on the basis that he was not Markham) is very accessible – not full atre is a smaller venue, with the audi- configuration was “tricky” for the set attended by friends and family – Westboro Baptist a captive audience in witnessing the protests and the of heavy implications on the meaning ence surrounding the stage on three designers and the actors who have to Church was there to protest. church did not specifically target Matthew Snyder in of life and humanity. It is just intend- sides. A traditional stage would be cover more stage than in a typical per- According to the Supreme Court’s docketing in- its protest. ed to be a bit of fluff and fun.” set higher than the seats, but Young formance. formation, Snyder’s father alleged that witnessing the Himmelheber said the play has an Theatre’s stage is in close proximity protests on television caused an “intentional infliction See WESTBORO, page 3 Austin Powers feel – something dif- to the seats, allowing the audience See YOUNG THEATRE, page 6

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 5, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL Senate halts piracy bill Cabbage shortage hits home in South Korea ready rallied against the “illegal prof- processors and online ad network providers. Many in Hollywood iteers” or file sharing websites which Popular BitTorrent search engine, Pirate Bay, is they say are “solely dedicated to us- widely used across the country with its founders from SOUTH KOREA – It’s being called the national kimchi crisis. The coun- support bill that would ing the Internet to create money- Scandinavia. try’s ubiquitous spicy side dish of fermented cabbage, radish and chili paste is fight Internet piracy making websites that steal from “They’ll just make a new website,” said sociology vanishing from tabletops following freakish fall weather that spoiled the latest our members and put major Olga Altamirano. “There’s no way of stopping crop of its main ingredient — cabbage. the American public at every website from bringing up another one.” On Monday, after prices soared to more than $10 a head, the Seoul city gov- STEPHANIE RAYGOZA risk.” AT&T Inc. and other Internet service providers Asst. News Editor ernment began a subsidy program in which it is providing stores with 300,000 “I agree with the leg- have openly said they refuse to remove any alleged il- heads of cabbage at 70 percent the market price, enough for 10,000 households islation and think these legal file sharing sites without a to make the dish. Last week, the federal government announced a temporary A Senate bill, that would combat sites are preventing court order. reduction in tariffs onC hinese-imported cabbage and radishes in a plan to rush online piracy by allowing the U.S. artists from making an additional 100 tons of the staples into stores this month. Department of Justice to shut down any profit off their domain names accused of illegal file work,” said liberal sharing, has been pushed back. studies major NATIONAL After an unsuccessful attempt to Sergio Pelayo. rush the bill to Congress before the “Sooner or lat- Wave of outside money pours into 2010 elections upcoming elections, the bill, pro- er, these sites posed by Senate Judiciary Committee are going to WASHINGTON – Half a billion dollars from independent groups with Chairman Patrick Leahy and Senator be taken strong but unofficial connections to Republicans and Democrats is flooding Orrin Hatch, must now wait until into congressional campaigns across the country this year, according to a study down.” released Monday. after elections to face Congress. T h e TheC enter for Public Integrity found that Republican-allied groups are like- Several network engineers, con- pro- ly to outspend their Democratic-oriented rivals by 3-to-2, and maybe even by sumer and interest groups, and the p o s e d 2-to-1. The center is a respected nonprofit, nonpartisan source of investigative Electronic Frontier Foundation have b i l l journalism devoted to making institutional power transparent and accountable. come out in opposition of the bill looks to While big money in politics is hardly new, there never have been sums of this saying that it violates freedom of also tar- magnitude in midterm elections. The Center for Responsive Politics, another speech and censors the Internet. g e t independent research group, estimates that in 2006, the last nonpresidential “I think going after these guys may federal election year, independent interests spent about $300 million. be a slippery slope. While I agree it is illegal in the U.S., to other cultures these platforms are a way to share STATE ideas,” said art major Marcus Sung. pi- U.S. Senate Bill S.B. 3804, also r a t e Metro to get $4.8 million grant for new alternative fuel known as the Combating Online websites Infringement and Counterfeits Act, b a s e d SANTA CRUZ – The SantaC ruz Metropolitan Transit District has received would propose amendments to overseas, a $4.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to buy 12 new Chapter 113 of title 18 of the United w h i c h buses that operate on alternative fuels, which will save an estimated 150,000 States Code. It would permit cutting the U.S. gallons of diesel fuel per year. off Internet service of an infringing has yet to Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, announced the grant today, saying the funds will domain name with a history of on- succeed in help the countywide bus system reduce its toll on the environment. line piracy or counterfeiting regard- taking down Metro will use the funds to replace 12 diesel buses, 10 that were bought in less of whether the website’s owner is with previous 1984 and two bought five years later. The new buses will run on compressed located inside or outside of the U.S. attempts. The natural gas, or CNG, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere The Motion Picture Association attorney general by more than 12,000 metric tons over the life of the buses. of America, U.S. Chamber of Com- would serve the court The federal grant reduces the number of diesel buses to 30 among the sys- merce, Screen Actors Guild and Via- order on other specified tem’s total 120 buses. com have all backed the bill. third parties, such an Inter- Hollywood labor unions have al- net service providers, payment Graphic by Jennifer Chung: Asst. Graphics Editor For the Record It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate information printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Whitman taking fire for housekeeper incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction tillan’s illegal status.The worker’s at- printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any Whitman given bad torney claims that the Social Security other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will Administration sent a letter to Whit- be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online publicity for employing man’s home in 2003. But Whitman version of the Daily Titan. an illegal immigrant said she was not aware and had no Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at reason to suspect her housekeeper’s [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any status until 2009. errors. CHRIS POTRYKUS Staff Writer “Supposedly, the first time (Whit- man) had heard that she was illegal was right around the time that Republican gubernatorial candi- (Whitman) announced her candidate Meg Whitman admitted early dacy,” said Ashley Sinohui, a 26- Daily Titan last week that she had employed a year-old graphic design major, who housekeeper for nearly 10 years who credits her knowledge of the issues Editorial was an illegal immigrant. to National Public Radio. Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani Whitman was trying to avoid Upon the discovery of Santillan’s Managing Editor Rachel David questions on the matter at a debate status, Whitman immediately fired News Director Laura Barron-Lopez against Democratic candidate Jerry her. When Santillan came to Whit- News Editor Michelle Wiebach Brown at Fresno State. But with so man for help in seeking legal resi- News Editor Juanita Vasquez many issues regarding immigration dency, she refused to assist, accord- News Assistant Keith Cousins, Stephanie Raygoza policy, questions about her former ing to the Los Angeles Times. Features Editor Carolina Velazquez housekeeper, Nicky Diaz Santillan, In an attempt to discredit Whit- Features Assistant Katie Evans were inevitable. man’s character, Brown told report- Detour Editor Melissa Hoon “It has been a pretty serious prob- ers that Whitman flunked the fun- Detour Assistant Anna Gleason Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom lem for her,” said Raphael Sonen- damental test to treat people with Opinion Assistant Serena Whitecotton shein, the chairman of Cal State respect and decency. Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III Fullerton’s Division of Politics, “It has been interesting to see Sports Assistants Aaron Gilliam, Alex Jaich Administration, and Justice. “Her how she’s responding to it,” said Copy Editor Kelsey Laney political strategy has been based on Fransisco Cabrera, a 22-year-old Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash navigating a midpoint; halfway be- religious studies major. “But I don’t Copy Assistant Alexander Dominguez tween conservative Republicans and think there’s much of an upheaval Content Editor Brian Zbysenski Latino voters.” over it.” Photo Editor Mark Samala Whitman has had to walk a fine But Sonenshein disagrees. Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Heather Monteleone, line between the conservative and “The reason this is so damaging is Lucio Villa Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby Latino voters and was careful not this issue uniquely hurts her in both Graphics Assistant Jennifer Chung to endorse the well-publicized and communities,” Sonenshein said. “It Multimedia Editor Ashley Prager controversial law in Arizona. She has hurts her among conservatives be- Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero also heavily invested in advertising cause she had somebody illegal. It Multimedia Assistants Alexandra Andersen, Philip Cabrera, on Spanish-speaking networks. hurts her with Latinos because a lot Deyja Charles “The problem she had was that of Latinos feel she treated the per- Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina apparently what she was saying in son pretty horribly. It’s a lose-lose for Online Editor Andrew Meshot Spanish was a little different than both key constituencies.” Adviser Jason Shepard what she was saying in English,” Sonenshein also believes it has cast Sonenshein said. doubt on her honesty, which was al- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 There have been discrepancies as ready in question due to claims of LUCIO VILLA / Asst. Photo Editor News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] to when Whitman knew about San- advertising that were not factual. Meg Whitman former CEO of ebay is the Republican gubernatorial candidate in California. Advertising Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie Production Assistant Jennifer Razo MEAL PLAN: NEW PART OF DORM LIFE National Sales & Promotions Katie Hennessey Webmaster Daniel Gonzalez ... Continued from page 1 us all go on a meal plan,” DeBlase day as well as room for late-night Account Executive Liz Hernandez said. dining. Account Executive Amber VanOrman Avina spends anywhere from With all this negativity sur- With dozens of TV’s, a wood Account Executive Maricris Tsigarida $50 to $100 a week on groceries, rounding the meal plan, Lipscomb burning stove and new furniture, Account Executive André Mosley and hopes that the meal plan won’t is working hard to ensure that the Lipscomb believes that the dining Account Executive Gilbert Gonzalez cost him much more. meal plan will not drive students hall will give a continuous dining Account Executive Daniel Zamilpa III away. He is optimistic that it will experience to residents. Account Executive Josh Linden Many students may feel this Advertising Dept. Asst. Kassia Azimioara way, and as a result, may not want draw students towards housing Students now living in the con- Distribution Santana Ramos to room on campus because of it. though the cost for the meal plan structed dormitories, which are Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage Some residents are still confused has not been determined. equipped with a full kitchen, will about the reason the meal plan is The Housing Department is in be able to use their meal plan to Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 mandatory. Zack DeBlase is one of the middle of negotiations with purchase groceries such as milk Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] these students. several food vendors that are com- and eggs at a community market- DeBlase, a 20-year-old anima- peting for the chance to provide place/convenience store located The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The tion major, said he will not be services to CSUF students. Until inside the new resident student Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public living in the dorms next year par- a vendor is chosen, there will be center. forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, tially because of the meal plan. He no price to release to the students Lipscomb said the marketplace advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified is uncertain as to why it’s being who are looking to apply for hous- is primarily for those living in the in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be imposed on every student in the ing. A deal will be made in about apartments with a meal plan. construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- dorms. a month. 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Contact Us at [email protected] October 5, 2010 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 Sexual act secretly broadcasted online able by up to one year in a county Student jumped from a jail, by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both that fine and bridge after roommate imprisonment. “outed” him online There are also state torts against invasion of privacy. MARYANNE SHULTS “He hadn’t come out… he had Staff Writer no answers,” said Susan Leavy, acting director of the Women’s Cen- ter at Cal State Fullerton. “What Rutgers University student Tyler would make someone do that to Clementi leapt to his death from their own roommate? It is the the George Washington Bridge height of bullying. This is not OK three days after discovering his and cannot continue.” roommate had secretly broadcast Clementi was the fourth victim his sexual encounter with another of gay teen bullying that led to man live over the Internet. suicide within a one week period. Clementi, 18, left a note on his That same week, Seth Walsh, 13, Facebook page that said “Jumping Asher Brown, 15, and Bill Lucas off the gw bridge sorry,” according all took their own lives after suf- to the Star-Ledger. He was outed fering harassment from school- by a cyberbully and his world mates for allegedly being gay. shattered. Chris Armstrong, the openly- On Sept. 19, his roommate gay student body president at the Dharun Ravi, 18, posted on his University of Michigan is yet an- Twitter feed that Clementi was other victim of Internet bullying, having sex with another man in but the bully is not a student. their dorm room, classmates told He is Andrew Shirvell, a Michi- the Star-Ledger. gan assistant attorney general. He tweeted that his roommate According to the Washington asked for the room until mid- Post, Shirvell started a blog called night. “Chris Armstrong Watch” where Two nights later, he posted an- he accuses Armstrong of being other note telling his 150 Twitter a dangerous homosexual ‘rights’ followers to video chat with him extremist. In the blog, he records Courtesy of MCT via iChat; this is when he sent the Armstrong’s dating life, posts A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday evening for Tyler Clementi, a freshman who killed himself nearly two weeks ago after harassment over his sexuality, at Rutgers University. live streaming feed of the inci- video taken outside the student’s dent. house, writes and follows the stu- eryone” and “teenage bullying surrounding their sexual orienta- students come forward to develop place to go to talk to someone.” Ravi and Molly Wei, 18, were dent’s friends on Facebook. and teasing is an epidemic in tion place “a significant burden and promote anti-bullying aware- CSUF’s Queer Straight Alli- charged with two counts each of “[Clementi’s] roommate went this country, and the death rate on mental health and personal ness and advocacy programs cam- ance is a student organization that invasion of privacy. Under New too far taking a private situation is climbing…One life lost in this safety.” pus wide. The issue should be ad- provides a safe, non-threatening Jersey law, it is a fourth-degree public,” said Jeff Diller, 28, an senseless way is tragic. Four lives “Young gays and lesbians dressed at new student orientation environment for people of all ori- crime to collect or view images English graduate student. “The lost is a crisis.” (thoughts of suicide) stem from and in the residence halls. entations and serves as a support depicting nudity or sexual contact only good thing about this is that “This week, we sadly lost two cultural issues, especially gay “This would raise awareness,” network for the community. involving another individual with- perhaps now people who commit young men who took their own men,” Leavy said. “They feel they Leavy said. “It will promote think- In response to the recent sui- out that person’s consent, Middle- hate crimes’ behavior will no lon- lives for one unacceptable reason: are letting their family down. Sui- ing through the consequences of cides, Gay-Straight Alliance Net- sex County Prosecutor Bruce Ka- ger be accepted.” they were being bullied and ha- cide rates are higher in the Latino everything we do.” work launched the Make it Better plan said. It is a third degree crime The American public was out- rassed because they were openly and Asian cultures.” The CSUF Multicultural Cen- Project on Oct. 3. to transmit or distribute the im- raged. Celebrities such as Nicki gay or believed to be gay,” U.S. Leavy said the Women’s Center ter, located in room 235 of the This project is to give youth ages. Minaj, Paula Abdul and Ellen Secretary of Education Arne Dun- and CSUF offer a variety of ser- Titan Student Union, is another the tools they need to fight back However, California Penal Code DeGeneres and other public of- can wrote in a release. vices for students who are victims campus resource for one suffering against anti-LGBT bullying Section 653.2 states that one who ficials have spoken up saying this According to a report by the of gay bullying. from gay bullying. and make schools safer for these electronically distributes material was enough. It is time to no longer U.S. Department of Health and The center would like to offer “Look for places all over the youth. with the intent to place another accept this treatment and bullying Human Services, gay male adoles- more for the LGBT community. campus in faculty and staff of- Using various social media, the person in reasonable fear for his must stop. cents are two to three times more She said they used to have a ques- fices displaying the SafeSpace de- project allows both students and or her safety, or the safety of the Openly gay Ellen DeGeneres likely than their peers to attempt tioning men’s group as well as a cal,” said Director Carmen Curiel. adults to upload video messages other person’s immediate family, is posted a video saying the recent suicide. discussion group for lesbians. “These spots are so that the LGBT to share to discuss alternatives to guilty of a misdemeanor punish- deaths are a “wake up call to ev- It also states that personal issues Leavy said she would like to see community has an ally and a safe suicide. WESTBORO: FREE SPEECH QUESTIONED

CHRISTINE AMARANTUS / For the Daily Titan Members of Westboro Baptist Church picketed in Long Beach on Feb. 19. They are known for picketing the funerals for American troops.

... Continued from page 1 founded in 1955 by Fred Phelps. Ac- mixed reactions to the appropri- cording to their website, the church ateness of the Westboro Baptist The Supreme Court voting, to is an “Old School” Baptist Church Church’s actions. hear Snyder’s appeal could forever that “adheres” to the teachings of “We live in a free country, every- change the landscape of how free- the Bible and preaches against all one has the right to express their dom of speech is viewed in Amer- forms of sin. own opinion,” said Alexei Konden- ica. Preaching against all forms of kov, 26, a business major. “If they “The ramifications for speech sin, according to Westboro Baptist feel that (protesting at soldier’s fu- as a whole will depend entirely on Church, includes engaging “in daily nerals) is the most appropriate way how sweeping the Court’s decision peaceful sidewalk demonstrations to express how they feel about the is,” Belmas said. “The results could opposing the homosexual lifestyle war, that’s where they should do it.” be minimal or they could be tre- of soul-damning, nation-destroy- However, some students feel that mendous. I’m rooting for minimal ing filth. We display large, color- a soldier’s funeral is not an appro- negative impact, regardless of the ful signs containing Bible words priate venue to be protesting the outcome.” and sentiments.” These sentiments wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Belmas added that she would be include signs with statements such “I consider myself a Christian surprised if the Supreme Court did as “God Hates Fags,” “AIDS Cures also,” said Melissa Ruiz, 25, a child not pay any heed to the families’ Fags,” and “Thank God For Dead development major. “It’s disrespect- plight. Soldiers.” ful to the families who are trying to Westboro Baptist Church was Cal State Fullerton students had mourn their losses.”

dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com October 5, 2010 4 OPINION From the other 97 percent Letters to the editor: use their own paychecks to buy I would like to make some corrections to the claims given by Charlotte It’s time to let the Bush things. Knight. I appreciate the interest in the so called “Global Warming Crisis,” President Obama is in favor but it should instead be labeled as drastic climate fluctuation. As we prog- tax cuts for the rich of allowing the tax cuts to expire ress into the 21st century, the importance of the carbon cycle becomes expire for the rich, saying that it would crucial to our existence because temperature, water supplies, agriculture, save $700 billion over the next 10 food chain etc. are all dependent on the balance of the carbon cycle. It years. was fair for Ms. Knight to claim that temperature has changed over the CHRIS POTRYKUS past 4.5 billion years, but she forgot to mention that these temperature Staff Writer Sounds like, oh I don’t know, the same $700 billion that the fluctuations are inappropriate for human existence. 20 million years ago government owes to the people the levels of carbon dioxide and temperature dropped due to the reduction of volcanism this coupled increased photosynthesis allowed our species to The middle class is eternally who got screwed over by Wall flourish in appropriate conditions. screwed. Street’s greed. As far as Ms. Knight’s statement on carbon having no relation to tem- Suffering from huge job losses, However, let’s get one thing perature, scientists have actually proven that carbon levels and temperature record home foreclosures and straight. form a feedback system where the increase or decrease in one variable causes trickle-down decreased buying The Bush tax cuts affect every a direct correlation in the other. Since the existence of the human species, power, the middle class has been spectrum of the American eco- carbon levels in our atmosphere have remained below 280 ppm* until the hurt by the recession the most. nomic system, from lower class to beginning of the Industrial Revolution, where due to carbon emission over The upper class? upper class. 150 years earth’s carbon levels have reached 388 ppm. This number might Massive tax cuts and bailout But, there are some 35.6 mil- not mean anything to your everyday life, but due to our current emission money, in some cases, while slash- lion people were not affected by Courtesy of Flickr user Amagill rate the future holds a “tipping point” for human existence. ing the jobs of middle class work- the cuts. Ms. Knight also mentioned the concern with extinction of cute ani- ers. These people didn’t make and giving $700 billion to the got bills to pay left over from the mals, but due to drastic temperature fluctuations associated with high car- The debate now is: should Con- enough money to pay into the people who need it the least. mess that you put us in. Think bon levels it will be our own well being and existence in jeopardy. I am gress allow the Bush tax cuts for federal income tax, which is where Their logic is that higher tax about what’s fair. not here to force science or ideologies down students’ throats, but due to the rich expire? the cuts were made. rates will cause the rich to save Congress, rich people, are you urgency we must stop this petty talk about if “Global Warming” is real and The real question should be: Again, in plain English, 35.6 more, hurting small businesses be- listening? start reducing our impact immediately. Why is this even a debate? Of million people were too poor to cause the rich aren’t investing in Because there is one simple fact So, I apologize to Charlotte Knight and all other nay-sayers, but drastic course you let the tax cuts expire! get a tax cut. them and putting a crimp in hir- in all of this. climate fluctuation is pending and if we do not act now the existence of According to FactCheck.org, Is it just me or does that sound ing. Honestly, what I want to know the human race is at risk. I hate to see the fate of future generations (your anyone making over $200,000 per completely illogical? I think there’s a term for that. is who cares about pissing off the children) sacrificed because of the decisions we make to drive instead of year was getting an average cut of It’s unfair. It’s called appeasement; making top 3 percent? riding a bike or watch television instead of reading a book, which add to $47,527 in 2003. I’m quite certain that those 35.6 the rich happy so they stop hurt- It’s 3 percent. the continual emission of carbon and other pollutants affecting the future’s In plain English, chump change million people would find some ing us. If you really want to test the survival. to the rich. good use for $700 billion. Call me a naïve college student patience of the other 97 percent, *ppm = parts per million (unit measurement for measuring molecules) Change for the people who need And yet, economists across the with a liberal agenda but I propose make no doubt about it, there will Thank you for this opportunity to appropriately inform the students. it the least board are in favor of extending the a simple solution. certainly be hell to pay. Put that kind of money in the tax cuts for the rich. You know that $700 billion we No matter how much money Brian Maddock hands of working class people According to CNNMoney.com, let you borrow? you’ve got, there is no price for Environmental Studies so they can pay off their credit 18 leading economists are in favor Yeah, we kind of need it now. what you have cost us. And you card bills, keep their houses and of extending the cuts for everyone All I know is my family has still can take that to the bank.

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Stephen Colbert was invited to speak his mind by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren about the immigration policy before congress in an Immi- gration, Citizenship and Border Se- curity subcommittee hearing. It was nothing short of over the top, of course. Although Colbert came in with a comedy piece rather than serious debacle, I feel his satirical humor made a lot of sense. He addressed Congress as his Colbert Report character, and Congress should have anticipated such from this actor. It was obvious that Colbert wants to raise awareness of undocumented farm workers and undocumented people in general. Sometimes humor is the best way to portray the most serious of subjects. Colbert was seen as a joke to Congress just as past decisions have been seen as a joke to U.S. citizens. Of course Colbert mocked the political process but not without rea- Courtesy of MCT son. I’m not sure what he promised I will admit Colbert has been speak in front of them. to deliver before appearing in this funnier on his show, but that’s be- I understand Congress is an enti- congressional meeting, but if any- cause he was in his element. ty that makes very serious decisions one pays attention to his show they I can’t imagine how unwelcom- but humor can get the most serious should expect Colbert to be as out- ing the room was when Colbert be- points across, if used correctly. rageously sarcastic as usual. gan reading his narrative. Maybe this was not the right time The only reason politicians I agree with USA Today, “There for Colbert to be his right-winged should feel uncomfortable around was some grumbling from law- character, but he exaggerated such Colbert is because he speaks the makers about Colbert testifying in views to prove a more serious point truth in the most blunt way pos- character. and I applaud him for that. sible. It’s not unusual for actors to ap- It takes vast knowledge of the Colbert was asked to leave after pear at hearings, but they’re nor- political system to be able to mock his “speech” because apparently mally speaking as themselves. it and Colbert did an amazing job there is no room for humor within Congress has heard testimony of this (as usual). It was worthwhile Congress walls. from the Sesame Street puppet to watch – I wasn’t bored for one Although such might be true, ev- Elmo, however.” minute. ery word he said made more sense If every statement before Con- If it weren’t for Colbert, I to me than any subtle exchange gress is meant to be serious, then wouldn’t have paid any attention to of arguments on immigrant farm it makes absolutely no sense as to this hearing. Colbert did not waste workers. why a puppet has been invited to time. If anything, he simplified complex issues that often get lost in a sea of political jargon. Migrant labor is a serious issue and mocking the political system might have brought some satirical justice to those who have felt mocked in the past. My favorite line was, “Now we all know there is a long tradition of great nations importing foreign workers to do their farm work. After all, it was the ancient Isra- elites who built the first food pyra- mids. But this is America. I don’t want a tomato picked by a Mexican. I want it picked by an American, then sliced by a Guate- malan and served by a Venezuelan in a spa, where a Chilean gives me Courtesy of Flickr user Cliff1066 a Brazilian.”

ALYSSA WEJEBE acting, Keane’s masterful, subtle all the songs. Staff Writer animation and some sound effects, “There are so many (songs), I the Beast comes to life as a character can’t even choose one,” Gould said. genuinely tormented by his worst “They’re like all my favorites.” Almost 20 years since its debut, enemy – himself. Before the film started, Alan Men- Beauty and the Beast still captures its “Beast is probably the closest audience’s imagination as it returned character I’ve ever played to me,” ken, composer of the Oscar-winning to the big screen at the El Capitan Benson said. score, did a special performance for Theatre in Hollywood promoting its He described animation as “liter- the audience at El Capitan. He sang Blu-ray edition coming out Oct. 5. ally like a relay race.” His part to and played on the piano a medley of Beauty and the Beast was the first play was one role in a massive col- different Disney songs fromAladdin , MIMI CASTELLANOS / Staff Photographer animated film to be nominated for laboration. All supporting characters The Little Mermaid, The Hunchback The Submarines (above) performed at the Eagle Rock Music Festival, which celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 2. The festival hosted an Academy Award for Best Picture. carry their own weight, especially the of Notre Dame, Pocahontas, Hercules, 16 venues of art and wine galleries, apparel shops, food vendors and many musical acts. The story truly is a “tale as old as Beast’s enchanted servants; Lumiere’s and of course, Beauty and the Beast. time,” just as the soundtrack’s lyr- optimism and cunning nature con- “Beauty is a very special part of ics suggest, as the film is a familiar stantly play off clock Cogsworth’s classic today. strict adherence to the rules and my life,” Menken said. Beauty and the Beast opens with general pessimism, and Mrs. Potts’s O’Hara called Menken “a true ge- Variety festival hits LA a still breathtaking and unique pro- motherly gentleness and firmness go nius” because his score was certainly logue told predominantly in static, well with her son, Chip’s, playful in- a major part of the success of the there are a bunch of people coming onto the building next to the stage, cathedral-like glass scenes that de- nocence. film. MIMI CASTELLANOS Even the antagonist, Gaston, For the Daily Titan out and coexisting with each other enhancing the trance like atmo- pict an enchantress transforming a A sing-a-long version of the film happily and without violence,” said sphere. cruel prince into a monstrous beast Belle’s jilted suitor, gets some de- was screened, with captions for the Chris Gillam, 16, of Santa Fe, New “This shindig is pretty cool,” said for his sins. velopment when he steadily evolves lyrics silently inviting the audience into a truly menacing villain, which Low End Theory, Fuck Yeah Fest, Mexico. Collin DuCharme, 20, of Garden She left him and his equally cursed to sing along if they wished. Dublab, LA Record and many more servants (transformed into house- is more frightening in the respect This year, big acts from the con- Grove. “I mean, I just like the variety Madison said the movie was a joined forces with the Center for the tributing programmers took the of bands. I don’t really listen to a lot hold objects) with an escape clause that’s he not as fantastic as some classic since it had a moral, which Arts for the 12th Annual Eagle Rock stages with performances by The of music, so it gets me to hear a little – if he truly grew to love someone other Disney villains. He just wants Music Festival (ERMF) Oct. 2. Submarines, The Soft Pack, Lucky of everything.” and that person reciprocated his love to marry Belle whether she wants to taught a valuable lesson about not Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Dragon, Free the Robots, Gaslamp Performing on the Kingsize before time ran out, they would be or not. That motive carries all sorts judging on appearances alone, for ERMF is an innovative, nonprofit Killer, Nosaj Thing and a special ap- Soundlab Stage, husband and wife human again. of dark implications. When he real- someone may be kind on the inside. free community street festival pro- pearance by Flying Lotus. duo John Dragonetti and Blake Haz- Still, there was a catch: he had to izes Belle has greater feelings for the Gould said the film “teaches how duced annually by Center for the Past performances have included ard of indie pop group, The Subma- find love while cursed as a monster. Beast, he crosses a line when decid- to not be wicked and superficial,” Arts in Eagle Rock, a northeastern well-known artists such as Pierre de rines, transported festival-goers to a Believing it impossible, the Beast ing to off his rival. and to love each other. neighborhood of Los Angeles. More Reeder of Rilo Kiley, Edward Sharpe fictional world. turned even more bitter and de- In between all the characteriza- tion and plot is the music. Many red Madison also attributed the mov- than 3,000 attended the festivity and the Magnetic Zeroes, Fool’s The set was comprised of tracks off spaired. ie’s classic status to the simple fact Saturday, attracting those living in Enter Belle, a bookworm peculiar carpet guests at El Capitan could not Gold, Kill Sonic, The Parson Red their sophomore album, Honeysuckle that everyone knows it, and it has and around Los Angeles. Heads and Peanut Butter Wolf. Weeks. “Thorny Thicket,” “You, Me to her century in France, and her pick a favorite song from the ani- the ability to bring the whole family The festival took place on Colo- The Low End Theory stage drew and the Bourgeoisie,” and “Subma- quest to rescue her father from the mated musical. Phoebe Price (Carly rado Blvd. from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., in the largest crowd throughout the rine Symphonika” had fans dancing Beast when he captures him. Ulti- on “Stanley DeBrock”) said she loves together. covering eight blocks lined with more night, with more than 300 people. in place, bopping their heads and mately, she takes her father’s place than 16 unique venues, including a Hosted by San Diego native humming in unison. as the Beast’s prisoner, and what fol- variety of art and wine galleries, vin- Gaslamp Killer, the set bumped Hazard charmed the crowd with lows is an extraordinary transition tage apparel shops, food vendors and hip hop into another dimension, her high octave, slightly breathy from jailer and prisoner to friends to dozens of dining options, such as a while Free the Robots, Nosaj Thing voice riding on waves of enchant- something more – something curse- ‘50s diner-turned-Thai restaurant. and special guest Flying Lotus per- ing keyboard, guitar and synthesizer breaking, even. Scattered throughout the street was formed. chords. “I love Belle. She’s awesome,” said 11 stages and two main stages that It zoned into warped under- “(ERMF has) gotten wildly better Bailee Madison (young Betty Anne hosted local acts of all genres from ground rap, with narcotic rhythms (and is) still just consistently good,” in “Conviction,” to be released lat- experimental, dub, Latin and Indie and unhinged voices that added to said Simon Sotella, 26, Highland er this year), one of the red carpet to rock, punk and gospel. the already euphoric disorientation. Park, a neighborhood in northeast guests at El Capitan. “I think this event is great because Abstract visuals were projected Los Angeles. Paige O’Hara voices Belle with unparalleled sophistication and intellect. She injects the character with fire when successfully standing up to the Beast, while also imbuing her with enough warmth for Belle’s growing friendship with that same monster. Jadin Gould (Ellie in “Chuck” and Lucy Donovan in “The Forgotten”), said Belle is her favorite character in Beauty and the Beast because “she brings a certain something everyone loves.” Belle is not the only well-devel- oped character in the animated musical. There is also, of course, the Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures Beast. Disney’s classic film, Beauty and the Beast, comes out on Blu-ray today. A screening with Combined with Robert Benson’s red carpet guests was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Oct. 3. Classic Book: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens TIM WORDEN Darnay’s father imprisoned many ton all receive a hope for a second For the Daily Titan people in the Bastille, the famous chance in their lives. For example, Parisian prison that was overthrown, the elder Manette was held in prison sparking the French Revolution. for 18 years (“buried alive” in his The first line of A Tale of Two Cit- One such prisoner was Dr. Alex- words), but was rescued and trans- ies, “It was the best of times, it was andre Manette, whose daughter, ported back to London to reunite the worst of times,” immediately Lucy Manette, Darnay falls in love with his daughter and be “recalled immerses the reader into the French with. Carton also falls in love with to life.” Revolutionary world. A Tale of Two Cities, written in her, further entangling the various The plot of the novel is broad but 1859, is one of Charles Dickens’ characters’ plots, something Dickens significant. It is very readable for a greatest literary achievements. The does well in his novels. college student and provides insight novel contains elements of history, A wine-casket spilling onto the on self-sacrifice and self-worth. The romance and action and discusses road epitomizes the ripeness of revo- novel also provides social commen- themes contemporary readers can lution: “All the people within reach taries on British and French culture relate to. had suspended their business, or and politics. (At the start of the nov- A Tale of Two Cities deals mainly their idleness, to run to the spot and el, Darnay was on trial for a crime he with two protagonists, Charles Dar- drink the wine.” The French citi- did not commit, and two spies were nay and Sydney Carton. Darnay is a zens were tired of being hungry and planted to provide false testimony). good natured French aristocrat who thirsty and thirsted for noble blood. Perhaps the two greatest quotes fled France due to its unjust social Perhaps the greatest part of this Dickens ever wrote are the first and system. Carton, a London lawyer, is novel is its theme of resurrection, last lines of A Tale of Two Cities, a lazy drunk who shows his intellect important to a Christian Victorian which give the reader a glimpse into at times. audience. Manette, Darnay and Car- the turbulent times the novel is set. Album: Sounds People Can Hear by The New Limb

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dailytitan.com/detour dailytitan.com October 5, 2010 6 DETOUR Play analyzes life’s meaning HEATHER REST brightly painted, multi-level plat- Staff Writer form that allowed the performers to become chameleons for different pieces. The creative set design- al Every moment of your life lowed the stage to rotate, giving the should be a work of art. This is a illusion that the cast could travel final thought and suggestion from though different spaces of reality. At the wrap-up scene of Sonnets for an different points throughout the play, Old Century, a play that ponders the cast members spun the stage to give everlasting questions of the human the effect of change. After the spin- condition. The play opened Oct. ning stopped, even though no scen- 1 at Cal State Fullerton’s Hallberg ery had physically been changed, it Theatre and runs through Oct. 24. created anticipation and made the The play was written by Jose Rive- audience wonder what could be ra in 2000 and was directed at CSUF next. by acting professor Maria Cominis. With such intentional minimal The play consisted of several use of scenery and wardrobe, the monologues that demanded emo- lighting and music effects played a tional response from the audience. major role in giving the play depth The concept asks the following ques- and fullness. tion: can you tell the story of your The lighting added warmth or life in the length of a moment? coldness to scenes, evoking joy or un- Courtesy of CSUF Deptartment of Theatre and Dance Sonnets for an Old Century takes comfortable emotions. Some pieces place somewhere between earth were quiet, while others were accom- In a semester that mostly offers drama performances, Move Over, Mrs. Markham brings sexuality and comedy to the stage throughout this month, beginning Oct. 8. Although there and heaven where the characters are panied by song or instruments, like is no nudity, the play suggests it. Director Eve Himmelhebber said the play is sexy without being “crude.” asked to plead their final case. The guitar and drums. All these added ef- intimate setting of the theatre, with fects amplified the emotion that was the stage in the middle of the room, being conveyed. YOUNG THEATRE: ‘MRS. MARKHAM’ SEDUCES ONSTAGE forced the audience to see each oth- Synchronicity was used in the dia- er, which was very appropriate for logue. Many acts had sections where ... Continued from page 1 ing children to the play because of this piece. two or more characters would speak its sexual content. The underlining human con- together or alternate words, which The nine characters inMove Over, “There is no visible nudity... just nection that the play connived was gave the performance texture and Mrs. Markham are played by under- the suggestion of it,” she said. “If physically apparent by watching the commanded attention. graduate and graduate students from ladies in negligees, gentlemen in person across the room react to the The play is a journey of heartbreak the Theater underpants or same emotion. and laughter. Every story was full of Department sexual innu-

The play was exciting and deeply twists and turns. Some required in- Brooke Diane endos offends profound. In many ways it ques- vestigation to determine the emo- Flint plays If ladies in negligees, you, then this tioned life’s meaning and how tion and some were obvious right Mrs. Joanna “gentlemen in underpants... “ is probably not “meaning” can be so many different from the start, but all of them gave a Markham and offends you, then this is not the show for things, depending on individuals’ different perspective of life that may Ben Lambert you.” journeys. After we have passed on be different from your own. Take ad- plays her hus- the play for you. Move Over, from this world, what will be the vantage of the award winning The- band, Phillip Mrs. Markham defining moments in our own life? atre Department at CSUF. M a r k h a m . - Eve Himmelhebber will show at The play demands a personal look General admission tickets are $10 Jocelyn Pron- Director 8 p.m. and 2 inward for each person to question at the door. Tickets are $9 with ad- ovost will play p.m. through their own life. Maybe you will be vance Titan Discount purchase for Linda Loge O c t o b e r . full of love, regret, anger or sorrow, students, students with a CSUF ID and Vernon Tickets are $9 as some of the characters were. Ev- or seniors at the door all tickets are Taylor will play Henry Loge. Andy for students and $10 for general ad- ery emotion that you could think of $10. Babinski, Quinn Sherman, Alex W. mission and at the door. Tickets are was projected through the characters Tickets are available at Joseph Rocha, Delilah Kujala and Kaylee available at the box office Monday stories. Clayes III Performing Arts Center Bouwens play various lovers, from through Friday and one hour before The wardrobe was kept in neutral Box Office, (657) 278-3371 or at Au Pair to the phone operator. the performance. For more infor- colors and the stage was simple and Fullerton.edu/Arts/Events. Himmelheber discourages bring- mation, visit Arts.Fullerton.edu. Courtesy of CSUF Deptartment of Theatre and Dance

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com October 5, 2010 8 SPORTS Bee in the Know... Yanks and Twins The Yankees have dominated the missing nearly two months with a The Yankees have a prime nine Twins since Ron Gardenhire took groin pull. Phil Hughes, the likely offense, though if you checked their over as manager in Minnesota, but game three starter, is on an inning lumber lately, it’d be difficult to find as cliché as it sounds, this is not the count but has been reasonably solid a pulse on most. Alex Rodriguez was same team that used to roll over and this season. The fourth starter for the a beast in September, and Derek Jeter play dead when New York came to Yankees is where it gets spectacularly finally emerged from his season-long town. They’re a well-constructed disastrous, though. A.J. Burnett will slump, but most offensive players team with solid pitching. Besides, probably be pitching game four, and were silent during the season’s final past records mean nothing in Octo- his work since August has been par- month. The Bombers also… well, ber. It’s a crapshoot. The tiniest slip ticularly putrid. His start may well bomb the ball, and playing up to in momentum could mean the end be a day the Yankees pray for rain so three games in Minnesota will curb of a team’s championship aspira- that they can toss CC Sabathia on their ability to do that. STEPHANI BEE tions. normal rest. Morneau will miss the American Courtesy of MCT Sports Columnist While the Yankees looked awful Toeing the rubber for the Twins, League Divisional Series, but the Philadelphia Phillies Roy Oswalt delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals. in September, the Twins have been opposite Sabathia, will be Francisco Twins have had other hitters step up smoldering since the All-Star break. Liriano, who is looking sharper than to fill the void since his concussion. The 162-game marathon is over. Forced to play without one of their ever post-Tommy John surgery. It’s Joe Mauer will lead the way, with a The calendar has flipped to Octo- top boppers, Justin Morneau, the a blockbuster matchup befitting supporting cast including Danny Aces come to play ber, the air is crisper, and the crowds team picked up the slack, going 48- two teams who each won at least Valencia, Jim Thome, Jason Kubel have an intangible energy and that 25 in the second half. They stumbled 94 games. Carl Pavano will face the and Delmon Young. That’s a solid can only mean one thing: baseball’s a bit at the end while resting some of Yankees, his former team, in game base, but it might not be enough to JOSEPH SZILAGYI ERA. Though critics may question postseason is upon us. their regular players, though. two. He hasn’t looked brilliant lately, match the Yankees’ might. Staff Writer New York’s bullpen, those doubts are The matchups in the American Pitching could well decide this but he has been able to get the job This is a series that should go the extinguished when closer Mariano League came down to the season’s series, and the “Brooklyn Bomb- done. distance. The Yankees have two reli- Rivera is on the rubber, who had 33 final day, as the New York Yankees ers’” front four is in shambles. After Brian Duensing, who had a bout able starters and an offense that has With the elite teams ready to saves. and Tampa Bay Rays were jockeying workhorse and staff ace CC Sabathia of shoulder tightness prior to his fi- been quiet as of late, while the Twins compete for the ultimate prize of a The Philadelphia Phillies argu- for position atop the East. The Rays throws in game one, a parade of nal start of the season, is a serviceable have four solid starters and a solid World Series title, there is something ably have the best starting rotation. won their last contest, giving them question marks follow him. Andy start and will pitch game three, while offense. If the series goes to five, I’d fans should be aware of: this year’s Right-hander Roy Halladay led the the division crown. With the wild Pettitte, who should pitch game two, Nick Blackburn, who has pitched put my money on Sabathia and the playoffs may be full of pitching duels majors in many categories: he won card, the Yankees now face a five- has only had one good start since his well against the Yankees, draws the Yankees pulling it out. and low scoring games. 21 games, had nine complete games, game set with the Minnesota Twins. return from the disabled list after fourth game. Prediction: Yankees in five. There is no doubt that dominant four shutouts, and one perfect game. pitching has ruled Major League He also posted a 2.44 ERA and 219 Baseball’s regular season. There have strikeouts. The Phillies also have been two perfect games (and would two of the hottest pitchers in Cole be three if not for an umpiring mis- Hamels and Roy Oswalt. take), there are 15 starting pitch- Five players in the postseason have ers that finished the season with an 30 or more home runs, nine players earned run average (ERA) less than have a slugging percentage of .500 or 3.00 with a minimum of 162 in- higher, and nine players have 100 or nings pitched, and three pitchers more runs batted in. won 20 games or more. These sta- Pitchers like Sabathia and Hal- tistics are foreshadowing what is to laday have proven what they are ca- come this October. pable of and will be a force in every All eight of the teams in the play- game they pitch, and to make mat- offs have dominant pitchers, each ters worse for hitters, these pitchers having at least two starting pitchers may be asked to pitch again after a with an ERA of 4.00 or less in both few days rest. Imagine a series against the American League and National the Phillies where their opponent League. must face Halladay, Hamels and The New York Yankees are led by Oswalt and then Halladay, Hamels ace CC Sabathia who has 21 wins and Oswalt again. Harsh. Even if and a 3.18 ERA, and who has also the playoffs are mostly made up of proved his postseason value last sea- pitching duels, fans should be appre- son by going 3-1 and having a 1.98 ciative nonetheless. Watching some ERA. The Yankees also have Andy of today’s best pitchers blow a pitch Pettitte who, despite being injured by some of baseball’s all-time best part of the season, is 11-3 with a hitters makes each at bat that much 3.28 ERA. Pettitte is a playoff vet- more important. This year’s playoffs Courtesy of MCT eran, starting in 40 games and accu- should show that an arm can be Minnesota Twins Justin Morneau hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., Wednesday June 9. mulating an 18-9 record with a 3.90 more powerful than a bat. RULES: NOT OVERTURNED FOR PLAYERS ... Continued from page 1 For FIFA and the MLB, human son did not “complete” the play. error is something that players and Johnson was off balance on his In both cases, officials had a di- fans alike have been furious over landing, put his hand, still holding rect effect over the possible outcome for many years. So how do you cor- the ball, down to break his fall and of the match. Anyone who plays or rect errors by mortals? Give them as left the ball on the grass. The ratio- even watches sports knows that one many tools as possible to make the nale? Johnson wasn’t able to hand score can alter the momentum of a right call. the ball to the official after the play. game. Instant replay is a tool that has Football fans cried foul while for- And in England’s case, that dis- been successfully employed by the mer players turned commentators allowed goal could have done just NFL, NBA and NHL. Arguments said no. According to ESPN’s Cris that. against using it from both holdouts Carter, when inside the end-zone, Another example is the case of Ar- have ranged from “it slows the game a player must fully finish the play, mando Galarraga, the Detroit Tigers down” (is it possible to slow either which requires that a player must pitcher who had his immortality all game down anymore than they al- have the ability to hand the ball to

but sealed until a mortal interfered. ready are?) to the official.

Galarraga needed one more out not wanting to An odd to pitch a perfect game, which is de- change tradi- ...But in one fell swoop,“ rule consider- scribed by Major League Baseball as tion, according ing one of the “a game in which a pitcher pitches a to CNN.com. “mortal men took away the other rules in victory that lasts at least nine innings Many would powers of a god.... place. That and in which no opposing player say that it’s not being when reaches base.” That means no hits, about tradition in the field of walks or hit batters, in short, “27 up, or slowing the play, the ball 27 down.” game down, it’s about making the can break the plane of the end zone A perfect game is an elusive title, right call. and still be ruled a score without having only 20 names on the list, But even sports that use tools to the player breaking the plane. There including baseball gods like Randy help mortals aren’t without their is no arguing the officials made the Johnson, Sandy Koufax and Cy controversy. right call. Some have come to ques- Young. Calvin Johnson, a wide receiver tion whether the rule is right in the According to ESPN.com, the for the Detroit Lions, makes a super first place. now infamous blown call was made human, one-handed catch, comes It certainly looked like a touch- on the last out of the game, when down in the end zone with both feet down and Johnson’s reaction after Galarraga was covering first base. and clearly has possession of ball. the catch made it feel like a touch- Galarraga stepped on the bag well Amazing catch to win the first down. But in one fell swoop, mortal before the runner but was called game of the season for the dismal Li- men took away the powers of a god. safe, thus robbing the pitcher of his ons and potentially shift momentum And the powers that be continue to seat on Mount Olympus as No. 21 in their favor? Wrong. Officials ruled allow mortals to do just that. And on the perfect game list. it an incomplete catch because John- that’s just a bad call.

Courtesy of MCT New York Giants’ Head Coach Jim Fassel, left, argues his point with referee Ed Hochuli during a Giants’ home game in 2002.