Vol. 87 Issue 14 March 2, 2010 Show me your cure Nerdgasm: Hollywood Artist photographs breasts for book to aid cancer research. doesn’t do its homework NEWS, Page 2 OPINION, Page 4 Some Winter Olympic sports easier than others TUESDAY SPORTS, Page 6 Adderall imposes unhealthy effects on student body STUDENT BODY, Page 3 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton High heels: The sexy killer PHOTO COURTESY ERAPHERNALIA VINtaGE BY BRENNA PHILLIPS Daily Titan Staff Writer Meg Whitman Steve Poizner Jerry Brown [email protected] PHOTO COURTESY MCT PHOTO COURTESY GAGE SKIDMORE PHOTO COURTESY MCT Carrie Bradshaw may have the ability to effortlessly and gracefully walk the streets of New York in 5.5 inch YSL stilettos, but for the rest of the world, wearing heels can be a painful experience, accompanied by wincing and walking that looks downright ridiculous. Movies such as “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada” encourage women Race for governor begins to toss out their flats and replace them with high heels, without realizing the damage they are doing to their body. Brown, former mayor of Oakland, from round in his arsenal, is a multimillion- carry out. “According to the study by American Podiatric Medical BY ALMA SANCHEZ serving a third term in office. aire. His company SnapTrack was one of Alday says young people don’t usually Association, 39 percent of women wear high heels every Daily Titan Staff Writer “There are some independent groups the first to develop GPS chips used in vote because there’s not a lot of pressure, [email protected] day,” said Dr. Paul Yoon, a podiatrist at Fullerton Medical campaigning on his (Brown’s) behalf, cell phones. and admits his first time voting was in Center. “Within this group, nearly three out of four (wom- what they’re basically doing is attacking Sonenshein says that what can give the most recent presidential election, en) have reported a shoe-related foot problem.” With state gubernatorial elections Meg Whitman, since they see Whitman Poizner a chance in the primaries is that because he was motivated to vote for Ankle sprains and pain in the balls of the feet are com- just around the corner, tension sur- as the leading candidate for the repub- he’s attacking Anthem Blue Cross, who Barack Obama. He says he is not like- mon effects of wearing high heels but long-term condi- rounding which candidate will oc- lican nomination,” are raising insurance ly to vote in the coming gubernatorial tions, such as bunions, hammertoes, calluses, calf contrac- cupy Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s said Raphael J. Son- rates by 39 percent, elections. Nina Nejib, a political science tions that can lead to Achilles tendinitis and knee and lower vacant seat are mounting. enshein, chair of the For Luis Alday... however, he says it’s major and a senior at CSUF, admits not back problems often occur, according to Yoon. In the Republican Party, Meg division of politics a governor should be very hard for Poizner following gubernatorial elections this “Lower back pain can also result as the spine bends Whitman, former president and administration and “someone who’s honest to catch up to Whit- time. backwards to compensate the forward push of the body CEO for eBay, and Steve Poizner, justice at Cal State man since she’s far “I tuned out after Arnold,” Nejib said. when you walk in heels,” said Yoon. “It can also increase California State Insurance Commis- Fullerton. “Whitman and not someone who away in her lead Although not very familiar with the can- the knee joint pressure and contribute to osteoarthritis in sioner and businessman, are running is emphasizing her promises a lot of things “ among republican didates, Nejib knows what she wants in the long term.” against each other in the primaries, business experience that he or she won’t be voters. the next governor - someone that does The fashion industry has seen the rise of the “statement June 8. Although not declared yet, and she’s also run- Sarah Hafeez, an not implement policies with cuts on ed- shoe,” taking away the focus from the clothes themselves on the democratic side Attorney ning very expensive able to carry out. undeclared freshman ucation. Whitman has already invested and turning the high heel into the centerpiece of the out- General Jerry Brown seems to be radio ads that are very at CSUF, says she’s $39 million in her campaign and has fit. leading the party’s candidates for professionally done,” not that into politics said she’s ready to spend $100 million “Christian Loubouitin and YSL brought back the sky- primaries. Sonenshein said. Her ads focus on re- but believes the next governor should be or more. scraper heel trend,” said Lindsay Albanese, a celebrity styl- Schwarzenegger has served two ducing taxes, bolstering education and someone who can relate to the people “She said she is not worried about the ist and FIDM alumna. “Sky-high heels have always been terms in office and is barred to serve creating jobs. and is approachable. prospect of a media blitz attacking her around, but they have definitely become the forefront in a third term, although this is not the Whitman’s business experience hap- For Luis Alday, human resources man- candidacy, and said she did expect her shoe trends in the past few years.” case for Brown, who has also held pens to be amassing a bankroll in the agement mayor and a senior at CSUF, a personal wealth to be an obstacle with However, fashionistas may want to save making a state- a two-term position as governor of billions while in her former role as chief governor should be someone who’s hon- voters,” reported the Associated Press. ment with their heels for when they are at a bar or a club, the state (1975-1983). Implemented executive of online auction giant eBay. est and not someone who promises a lot not when you are trudging across campus with a back- in 1990, the terms do not prevent Poizner, also with a business back- of things that he or she won’t be able See GOVERNOR, Page 2 pack. “Occasional wear of high heels for evenings out would be fine and will not contribute to long term foot prob- lems,” said Yoon. “But daily wear of high heels, especially greater than 3 inches, would significantly increase the foot problems.” M.E.Ch.A. readies students for ‘day of action’ Most fashion-conscious students will argue that “pain is beauty” and they are more than willing to sacrifice their feet in the name of fashion. However, fashion-forward stu- dents do not need to resort to flip-flops to find comfort on campus. “Wedge heels are making a huge comeback this year and they are more comfortable than heels,” said Albanese. “I also love flat boots with most outfits. They are always street chic and stylish.” Or you could opt for a shorter heel or one that is wider, both of which are more stable and better for you feet than stilettos, but they can still be bad for your back and knees, ac- cording to Yoon. “I would never wear PHOTO COURTESY tatIANA PEDROZA/For the Daily Titan high heels to school unless BY ALLIE MOSIER funding to not only colleges and universi- dents will also be holding posters with about how the budgets cuts are affecting I was doing a professional Daily Titan Staff Writer ties, but elementary and high schools as quotes about how the budget cuts have current college students but about how presentation for class that M A R S RKU A FLICKR.COM/M HO [email protected] well. personally affected them. Because of they will affect high school students and day,” said Chaena Mendoza, P T “We want people to be ready for March Gov. Schwarzenneger’s budget cuts for eligible first-time freshman. a 23-year-old health science COUR O major. “I like to look and dress Before the March 4 protest takes place, and be informed and not just walk there the 2008-09 and 2009-10 fiscal year, Cal “California broke its promise,” Her- S E cute when I come to school, T the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de because they think it’s the cool thing to State Universities have been placed $283 rera said. “They said that if we wanted but wearing heels to school Y Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A.) wants to educate the do,” said M.E.Ch.A. member Veronica million below their operational needs, to go to college, people would be able to. Herrera. meaning that CSUs across the country So what do you do when you’re pushing would be overdoing it. When campus community about the issues be- I see other girls wearing heels hind the budget cuts. The March 4 pro- M.E.Ch.A. members, along with to do not have the necessary resources to people out and not letting freshman in? other students, will gather in front of provide for or meet the needs of students. You’re denying them access to what you at school, I feel bad for their test was put together by the California feet.” Faculty Association (CFA), with the goal Humanities March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 Because of this, incoming student enroll- said was able.” of raising awareness about the current p.m. handing out pamphlets with facts ment was cut by 10,000. crisis in public education and the lack of about the effects of the budget cuts.