The Party in the Desert

Vol. 87 Issue 37 April 22, 2010

THURSDAY

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton The party in the desert Human capital: The 11th annual Coahella Music and Arts Festival brought a record 75,000 from around the world to jam in the sand Strategizing a college’s worth

photo By Allie mosier/Daily Titan Staff Writter Students, faculty and the president’s administrative board gather to discuss the strategic planning activity document.

By Allie Mosier Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

A group of concerned Cal State Fullerton students and faculty met with the president’s administrative board to discuss the future of the university on Tuesday at the Ti- tan Student Union. The students discussed the Strategic Planning Activities document which states that the university would put less emphasis on programs that are “esoteric,” such as philoso- phy, literature and fine arts. According to the document, they would instead focus on those that would produce a needed expert labor force in fields like health care, public administration, science, engineering and business. Those in attendance were acting Director of University Planning/Writer of the Strategic Planning Activities, Mi- chael Parker; Vice President of Academic Affairs, Ephraim Smith; Vice President of Student Affairs, Robert Palmer and acting Chief Information Technology Officer, Chris Manriquez. Dean of Students Kandy Mink Salas served as the moderator. PHOTOS By Christa CONNELLY/Daily Titan Photo Editor Among the students who attended were current As- sociated Students Inc. President Juli Santos and ASI Pres- ABOVE: Swedish twee-pop band Camera Obscura performs to a By MEghan Alfano acts with other music aficionados. ident-elect Joe Lopez. crowd in the Mojave tent on Saturday, April 17. They were one of Daily Titan Sound-Off Editor Despite no longer selling one-day passes and over 120 bands performing over the three-day festival. [email protected] a line-up that some considered to be upsetting, See HUMAN CAPITAL, Page 3 Coachella attracted 75,000 people from all over TOP LEFT: The party rages around ‘Successful House Plants,’ an art Walking around in the desert heat, the smell of the globe, selling out the event and making it the marijuana and body odor coming from the guy in biggest Coachella thus far. installment by Michael Christian of Oakland, Calif. This is the front of you as you walk around searching for the The growth was definitely noticeable to regular artist’s sixth year as part of the festival. band you want to see, ah, Coachella. Coachella attendees, including Mark Casas of La The 11th annual Coachella Music and Arts Mirada, who has attended Coachella every year CSUF campus TOP RIGHT: Festival goers escape the desert heat in the air- Festival took place April 16-18, and attracted since 2005. conditioned Heineken Beer Garden, featuring two bars and a thousands of people from all over the world for deejay making sure the music never stopped. the three-day festival to celebrate their favorite See COACHELLA, Page 6 prepares for Illegal students live Comm. Week in fear of deportation

By Juanita Vasquez where they went. Daily Titan Staff Writer The pursuit of a better quality of life [email protected] and greater economic opportunities are the reasons for immigration, legal or il- Eloisa’s brother first set foot in the legal, and Eloisa said she doesn’t blame United States when he was 17 years anyone for her current situation. old. The second time, he was put on a “My parents came here to this coun- photo courtesy of comm week website plane back to Mexico City. try to have a better education, to have CSUF alumni Henry DiCarlo (center), meteorologoist for CBS He had been living and working in a better future for my brothers and I,” and KCAL, gives Comm. Week keynote speech at the 2006 the U.S. for five years before traveling Eloisa said, who first came into the Photo courtesy MTC Alumni Luncehon. to Mexico for personal reasons. He had U.S. with a Visitor Visa. “I feel that it’s Luis Alberto Diaz Cujcuj (right) with his friends in the small village of San Jose Calderas, come into the country with a Tourist a struggle for me to get an education, Guatemala, talked about being chained on his deportation flight from the United States. By Allie Mosier Visa, which allows people to tempo- but I’d rather be struggling for an edu- Daily Titan Staff Writer rarily enter the U.S. for business, plea- cation than be struggling by working he was able to apply for legal residency accident because I don’t have insurance,” [email protected] sure or medical treatment. But he was 48 hours a week.” and continue his studies. Eloisa said. working without a workers’ permit Pérez said the constant thinking Brent Wilkes, national executive di- Eloisa also thinks about sobriety Comm. Week is a week-long event dedicated to spot- during his stay. about their safety and thinking they are rector of the League of United Latin checkpoints, which she explains often lighting the college of communications, which will take “When he tried to come into the in danger of being deported filters into American Citizens, said in a press con- lead to deportations. However, she is a place Monday, April 26, through Sunday, May 2. There United States through Ontario,” said the academic lives of undocumented ference that over 380,000 people were part of a network of friends, some un- will be a variety of workshops students can attend and Eloisa, an accounting and Chicano(a) students. deported in the first year of the Obama documented and others legal citizens, guest speakers from all areas of the communications field. studies major. “That’s when they told Associate Dean of Students Esiquio administration. who, through text messages, alert one “We have over 75 guest speakers coming from the pub- him that he couldn’t because the visa Uballe said about a year ago a CSUF “There’s a lot of people who are in another about checkpoint locations. lic relations industry as well as the entertainment indus- that he had was for visitors only.” graduate, who had been living in the our situation but are afraid to lobby Eloisa awaits the approval of the Fed- try, among others,” said Director of Logistics Committee When he tried to ask for the permit, U.S. since he was young, was going to or to protest,” Eloisa said. “And there’s eral DREAM Act, which would give the Griselda Ramirez. “We have been planning for this event he was interrogated for about three be deported to Mexico. people who have documentation and undocumented youth a path to citizen- since the beginning of the semester. Right now, we’re do- hours, and in less than six hours, im- “Because he was in the middle of want to help out, but they don’t see it ship in exchange for a mandatory two ing last minute preparations.” migration officials had boarded him finishing his masters, we felt that it was as a priority, so they don’t help out as years in higher education or military The event will kick-off with a scavenger hunt called on a plane to Mexico City. important for him to complete his stud- much.” service. In addition, they need to have TEXTravaganza! on April 26, at noon in which students Patricia Pérez, assistant professor of ies. So, there was an appeal made to let Eloisa said what frightens her most entered the U.S. at age 16 or younger will use their cell phones to play. Chicano(a) studies, knows of undocu- him stay until his deportation hearing is driving, because she does not have a and must demonstrate “good moral “We will be asking students questions about Cal State mented people who, before they were so that he could be released and then license. conduct.” Fullerton and students will have to find those locations,” able to fix their immigration status, finish his masters,” Uballe said. “I remember my first year of college said Chief Financial Officer Jeannette Lalamas. had to live “under the radar,” and were At the time of the arrest, the stu- it was hard for me to drive to school, constantly scared and worried about dent was engaged. After his marriage, because I was afraid of getting in a car See DEPORTATION, Page 2 See COMM, Page 2 2 April 22, 2010 IN OTHER NEWS Students find sleep on campus INTERNATIONAL By MaryAnne Shults of my favorite places is on the benches For The Daily Titan in the orange grove in front of Langs- Pakistan switches off the lights [email protected] dorf Hall, near the fountain. When I close my eyes, it kind of feels like the LAHORE, Pakistan – Amid fears that severe energy shortages could touch For college students who find them- beach with the sound of the water.” off riots, Pakistan will announce drastic measures this week to save electricity, in- selves a bit sluggish in the afternoon, Sanjurjo works full time as a bus cluding a shorter workweek and restrictions on nighttime wedding celebrations, and a can of Red Bull or a quick visit boy at a seafood restaurant, while also government officials said Wednesday. to Starbucks for a double-shot latte carrying a full academic load. He’s on With power outages lasting up to 20 hours a day in cities and villages, halting doesn’t seem to pull them back to the campus several days a week and his industry and even farming in some places, the electricity crisis could further de- peak level of brain function, there’s al- first class begins at 8:30 a.m. He said stabilize a vital United States ally. Already this year, there have been street protests ways the option of a quick afternoon he gets tired during the day because he – some violent, resulting in at least one death – over the electricity stoppages. nap to hit the reset button. However, tends to stay up too late, so he naps “Children can’t do their homework. Household work doesn’t get done, as since most Cal State Fullerton stu- during breaks. Fifteen minutes of washing machines and other appliances cannot work. When you go home from dents commute, the trick is to find the shut-eye will usually revive him. work, you have no idea whether there will be electricity at home. Your whole life best place on campus to catch a little The TSU has several areas with is disturbed,” said Mahnaz Peracha of the Network for Consumer Protection, an shut-eye. comfortable chairs independent Pakistani advocacy group. Research from and couches. Favor- the American I love sleep! ites are the alumni Psychological As- “ lounge and on the sociation shows “ – Shani Daniels second floor along NATIONAL that the longer Health science the outside wall. Oil rig workers missing after explosion one is awake, major “The best place photo By MaryAnne shults/For The Daily Titan the more diffi- to take a nap on Matthew Sanjurjo, 19, manages to sleep on a concrete wall outside the Humanities NEW ORLEANS – Coast Guard rescuers are “still optimistic” they cult it is for the campus is on the building under the shade of a giant tree. can find up to 12 missing workers in waters 52 miles off the coast of brain to absorb information including top floor (of the TSU). Go down Louisiana after an explosion and fire. dates and facts or even remembering the hallway with the sofa chairs and just enough time to make it to my watch a little of the movie, then set Coast Guard rescuers in cutters, helicopters and a plane were scouring a simple conversation. A 20-minute tables. You can combine them and next class. This is the place to go for the alarm on your phone and take a the waters 52 miles off the coast of Louisiana on Wednesday slumber can invigorate the short-term make a bed,” said James Stanton, a power nap.” nap. I love sleep!” “We’re still optimistic we can find them,” said Coast Guard Petty Of- memory required to comprehend and 20, psychology major. “Everyone Students utilize the tables in the Students report that the library ficer Mike Blakney. maintain new information. does this during finals week and I’ve north end of the fourth floor of the staff doesn’t seem to mind that stu- The explosion on the Deepwater Horizon, a mobile offshore drilling Experienced nappers know where done it many times.” library to study in groups or to just dents doze as long that they aren’t unit owned by the Houston company Transocean Ltd., occurred at 10 all the best places are on campus to There are several favorite locations chat with friends. However, tucked hindering use of the resources. p.m. Tuesday, off the coast of Venice, La., on the far southeastern “toe” sleep. The popular spots are various in the library, including the cubicles away in the west corner is another “It’s school. People spend lots of of the boot-shaped state. locations in the Pollack Library or the in the quiet area on the third floor. popular napping area. time studying and sometimes you just Titan Student Union. “I was trying to do some home- “The best place is in one of the need a little down time. There’s no lack Some find peace and quiet in their work and I knew I was tired, but soft, comfy chairs by the window of space to find a quiet corner,” said cars while others prefer grassy knolls didn’t realize how fatigued I actually overlooking the health sciences Trish Campbell, an administrative as- STATE near the Arboretum, or even benches was,” said Janice Kellogg, 54, who building (in the library), especially sistant for technical services and an an- in the Quad. is studying playwriting. “When I in the morning,” said Shani Dan- thropology graduate student. “I’ll only Heather Locklear faces misdemeanor traffic charge “I like to sleep outside or on the found my little cubicle, I opened iels, 20, health science major. “In wake up a student if they are sleeping couches in front of the TV,” said Mat- my computer and I fell asleep im- the afternoon, you can check out a at a computer station, otherwise, I just THOUSAND OAKS – Actress Heather Locklear could face a misdemeanor thew Sanjurjo, 20, math major. “One mediately without knowing it. I had video or DVD, rent an AV room, leave them be.” charge for allegedly knocking over a traffic sign in Thousand Oaks this weekend, authorities said today. Locklear, 48, was cited and released on suspicion of misdemeanor hit- and-run April 17 in connection with an incident in the 1100 block of North Lakeview Canyon Road, said Capt. Eric Dowd of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. DEPORTATION: Comm: events to After responding to a report about 8 p.m. Saturday that a sign on Lakeview Canyon had been knocked down at about 4 a.m., deputies investigated and determined Locklear’s car was involved, Dowd said. They found evidence at the scene that was consistent with damage to the vehicle, the captain said. Locklear is scheduled to appear in Simi Valley court May 17 in connection A THREAT TO start next week with the hit-and-run charge. From Page 1 “This is a fun event where people will be able to express themselves Students can register for this through poetry,” Lalamas said. immigration event online at Communications. Assistant Dean of the College of For the Record fullerton.edu/commweek/2010 Communications Peggy Bockman From Page 1 Pérez, however, thinks that and will have the chance to win said Comm. Week is aimed at hav- It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- the measure was able to pass $200 redeemable at the Titan ing students better understand the tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Last week, Arizona lawmak- because there are strong con- Shops. field they’re getting into. incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction ers approved what some think servatives in Arizona. Ramirez and Lalamas said one “There will be many events that printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any is the toughest legal measure “I think people don’t stop of the key events students should are geared towards students net- other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will against illegal immigrants. to think that California needs look forward to is “Casino Royale” working with professionals,” Bock- be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online Senate Bill 1070 allows local to be able to maintain a pro- on Wednesday, April 28, hosted by man said. Ramirez said the Comm. Week version of the Daily Titan. police to arrest a person and ductive state economy,” Uballe the Public Relations Students Soci- committee hopes to make this a Please contact Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias at 657-278-5815 or determine whether he or she in said. ety of America. memorable event for students as at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report the country legally. Uballe also said,”We have “This event is a great way for stu- well as make this year’s events stand any errors. “I wish it wasn’t possible, but invested so much in educating dents to network with public rela- out a little bit more than those of since it has happened in Ari- students and we need to look at tions professionals,” Ramirez said. previous years. zona, there’s a possibility that how we can reform the current Students must RSVP for this it could happen in California,” immigration laws that will al- event and are required to wear If students want to get a be- Eloisa said about the Arizona low students a path to citizen- cocktail attire. hind the scenes look at how a story measure. ship.” Another event students should comes to life, they can visit the Dai- Daily Titan keep an eye out for is the Forensics ly Titan newsroom on Wednesday, Editorial Showcase Debate on Tuesday, April April 28, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias 27, from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Managing Editor Jeremiah Magan This debate will focus on News Editor Katelin Paiz whether the Constitution should News Editor Laura Barron-Lopez be amended to require that more MULTIMEDIA News Editor Donald C. Stefanovich money be spent on higher educa- Check out the Daily Titan’s Opinion Editor Skylar Smith tion than prisons. coverage of select Comm Week Asst. Opinion Editor Melissa Hoon Also, April 27, Student Organi- events at twitter.com/daily_titan Detour Editor Brittny Ulate zations Accessing Resources – Col- Also, visit dailytitan.com for Sound-Off Editor Meghan Alfano lege Interclub Council and Associ- stories and photos from more Features Editor April Ehrlich ated Students Inc. will host “Poetry Sports Editor Simon Liang Comm Week events at CSUF Asst. Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez Slam” at the pub at 7 p.m. Copy Editor Ashleigh Johnson Copy Editor Adrian Gaitan Copy Editor Danielle Flint Photo Editor Christa Connelly Photo Editor Nick Marley Design Editor Kristen Hulsey Design Editor Shiori Nakamura Design Editor Bianca De La Rosa Multimedia Editor Isa Ghani Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina Asst. Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero Online Editor Damon Lowney Editor at Large Christine Amarantus Adviser Jason Shepard Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] Advertising Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan Production Assistant Mandi Braga Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie National Sales & Promotion Katie Hennessey Classified Manager Rachel David Webmaster Chris Ullyott Account Executive Liz Hernandez Account Executive Amber VanOrman Account Executive Hayley Toler Account Executive Rebecca Krantz Account Executive Monzerrath Gonzalez Advertising Dept. Asst. Kassia Azimioara Distribution Santana Ramos Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free.

Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan April 22, 2010 3 Campus group takes strides for the globe By Brian Zbysenski toric house from the Victorian era print,” said Chief Operations Daily Titan Staff Writer that was built in Orange County Officer of Campus Footprint [email protected] and moved to the arboretum.” Nash Ream. “So I think a col- A few examples of sustainabil- lege like UC Irvine has a bigger Speakers from the Cal State Ful- ity include that of future projects, carbon footprint than the entire lerton Arboretum and Campus which vary from catching water off country of Iraq.” Footprint organization gave a pre- roofs, to looking into using solar While it is known that about sentation on Wednesday to inform techniques to help make the arbo- 50 percent of schools’ carbon students about how they can help retum more efficient. footprints are from commuting, the environment through estab- Recycling and being environ- Campus Footprint offers an al- lishing sustainability. mentally friendly doesn’t always ternative to those who are will- While many students don’t re- have to involve money or modern ing to make a difference. alize that the CSUF campus has technology either. They offer electric bikes that an arboretum, Earth Week has “We recycle woodchips and they can maintain a 20 mph speed provided an act as a way to re- and are cleaner than driving a opportunity duce the evapora- car. They may even be more prac- to become ac- College campuses tion of water and tical than a vehicle due to some Photo By Katie Rossomano /Daily Titan Staff Writer quainted with account for a lot of it suppresses weeds electric bikes having the ability A paper mache globe where participants of Project Earth pledged to be environmentally conscious Wednesday in the Quad. it. “ so we can reduce to fold. Other products include The arbore- our countries’ carbon the amount of her- stainless steel water bottles, wa- tum is run by bicide use … of ter efficient showerheads and the city and footprint. course, we want “ even eco friendly garbage bags. the campus – Nash Ream, to reduce our wa- All these, and many other envi- Project Earth organization jointly, and Chief Operations ter use and the use ronmentally friendly products, is a 26-acre Officer of Campus Footprint of any chemicals,” can be found at Campus Foot- green space said Living Collec- print’s website. housing more tions Curator Chris Both the Fullerton Arboretum hosts first Earth Week event than 4,000 Barnhill. and Campus Footprint are look- species of plants, all surrounded by The Arboretum also contains ing for support in their mission By katie rossomano bos, project director and senior sociol- though would inspire people to make the urban environment of CSUF. a 12,000-square-foot farm that to provide a cleaner environ- Daily Titan Staff Writer ogy major. a promise to reduce their impact on There are classes offered to help grows organic produce, which is ment. [email protected] The exhibit provided information the environment. educate people on growing their later donated to homeless shelters The Fullerton Arboretum is regarding a variety of environmental One area of the exhibit was dedi- own food, different types of gar- in Fullerton. always looking for volunteers, Cal State Fullerton student or- issues such as greenhouse gases, global cated to encouraging recycling, with dening, as well as basic knowledge The Arboretum is not the only part-time workers, full-time ganization, Project Earth, hosted warming, deforestation, water and designated areas for students to drop about sustainability and how to organization on campus that strives workers and also offers intern- its first Earth Week event “Face air pollution as well as the over-con- off cans and bottles. reach out to the community. for a healthy environment. ship opportunities. the Earth,” which included a walk- sumption of fossil fuels. Another booth gave students the The arboretum also contains a Campus Footprint, a student- Their website can be accessed through exhibit, recycling center “550 health problems occur each opportunity to plant a seed as part of historical presence. run organization that teams up at Fullertonarboretum.org. and an opportunity to plant a seed. year in the U.S. and Canada due to their promise to the earth. “We have ... an agricultural heri- with other student organizations Students can also become ac- The event took place in the Quad acid rain,” according to one panel. Janelle Truong, a child develop- tage museum that connects people on campus, have so far reduced tive by joining Campus Foot- Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Americans are 6 percent of the ment major and volunteer at the with plants through the past and carbon emissions by an estimated print or purchasing eco friendly and students were encouraged to world population and produce 35 event, showed participants how to into the present,” said Arboretum 15 tons. products through Campusfoot- walk through the main exhibit first, percent of the waste,” another panel plant their own seeds. A small amount Education Manager Ami Becker. “College campuses account for print.com. which consisted of cardboard pan- informed viewers. of compacted dirt was mixed with “(The Heritage House) is a his- a lot of our country’s carbon foot- els hung from crafted wood frames, There was also advice about how to water to create soil, then participants creating an impromptu hallway. reduce one’s impact on the environ- could choose from a variety of seeds Adrian Diaz, a project director ment. Some suggestions were to use to plant such as oregano, basil, sweet and senior human communica- Energy Star qualified products and to pepper and cucumber. tions major, said that the group had turn off and unplug electronics when Truong was a project director two been working on the exhibit all se- not in use. semesters ago but she continues to be Human Capital: A university mester. “These issues are talked about a lot, passionate about the project and vol- The exhibit itself demonstrated but we wanted to remind students unteers whenever she can. ways to recycle for it was comprised and really hit home,” Diaz said. “Being part of Project Earth has of reused and donated materials. At the end of the walk-through made my college experience so much The project directors had - writ was a large paper mache globe made better, (I enjoy) making a difference,” Document offends students ten environmental information on of recycled materials that participants Truong said. From Page 1 rette said. was devalued in the document and each panel of the exhibit. could write a “promise to the earth” Earth Week started April 19, and Palmer said that students should not thought of as a “core” activity. “We’re just hoping to impact on. will continue through Friday with Department Chair of History, utilize ASI and voice their concerns Palmer said it becomes diffi- people. Even if it’s just one thing Ishita Shukla, one of the project di- more events encouraging environ- Bill Haddad said students came to through them. cult to decide what is core when that they learn,” said Shelly Villalo- rectors, said she hoped that the walk- mental awareness. him because they felt frustrated by “ASI is the primary voice of stu- the university fewer and fewer re- the document. dents,” Palmer said. sources. “People who are from profession- History major Chirag Bhakta re- Smith added that students have al programs on this campus need to sponded by saying that ASI is not some control in this decision. be especially aware of the implica- the primary voice because a major- “Students vote when they ap- tion of putting out documents like ity of students don’t know who they ply to the university, and by which this,” Haddad said. are or what they do. programs they go into,” Smith Haddad said students who are in “I don’t think we can rely on ASI said. the Humanities programs feel like to be the primary voice when only Graphic design major Rodrigo they are being targeted. 10 percent of the student popula- Calderon said that even though “The tension that is occurring tion vote,” Bhakta said. “core” hasn’t been defined, deci- now is that no one is standing up Parker said that if he knew stu- sions have been made at Cal State and saying we value students who dents would read the document, he Fullerton that show otherwise. know how to think,” Haddad said. would have written it in a different “We have cuts that are going Parker responded by saying that way. through the arts and humanities it never entered his mind that the One student replied by saying programs, and that’s reflecting document could be interpreted as that since the document was a stra- what the document says,” Calde- a “slam” to Humanities and Palmer tegic planning document for the ron said. agreed. university, students should have An open forum titled “We Are “I would have to resign my posi- been included. Not Human Capital” will be held tion if I felt in anyway that students Questions where also brought up Friday at the TSU in Alvarado should not embrace the Humanities as to why the Humanities program from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. program,” Palmer said. History major Tim Barrette said the only problem he had with the document were the cold terms that it used. “It devalued the human nature of people, like we’re just capital,” Bar- 4 April 22, 2010 Titan Editorial Shades of Green Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “Made from 100 percent all-natural opinion” Free speech vs. moral obligation

Society is nothing more than a loose collection of the American Professorial Class ....” No one on the laws, rules and taboos that the people who make up staff noticed it and most people who visited the site Gluttony, greed and green society agree upon. When one of those laws, rules or likely ignored it because of its bland nature, unlike taboos are broken, there are consequences. In the case the flashy designs of many advertisements more com- be a gluttonous pig, eating whatever 10:5). That means only taking what of laws and rules, the punishment is more tangible monly seen on the Internet. by April Ehrlich you want and stuffing landfills with you need so everybody can get a fair than in the case of taboos. Often, those within a so- If any of our readers saw the ad before it was re- Daily Titan Features Editor [email protected] your garbage, because it’s simply too share, much like Jesus Christ, who ciety purposely break the taboos of their collective, moved and were offended by its content, we sincerely late. Might as well speed up the pro- shared his meals with everyone, in- whether it be to change them for the betterment or apologize, as it was not our intent to upset or anger Last night, a customer at work cess toward self-annihilation. cluding societal outcasts. detriment of their society. any of our readers. said to me: “Don’t tell me you’re one I mean, isn’t that what Jesus would Still, that’s not really my reason- In February 2010, Wisconsin University newspa- We were only made aware of the ad’s existence af- of those environmentalist types. I’ll do? ing for going green. I do it for my- per The Badger Herald inadvertently ran an advertise- ter Smith e-mailed the Daily Titan Executive Editor, have to jump back there and beat it Granted, reversing the effects of self. I like ensuring that no food goes ment on its website that was directly associated with congratulating him and the entire Daily Titan for “its out of you!” global warming is basically impos- to waste, I like preserving water and “Holocaust revisionist” Bradley R. Smith. Upon dis- willingness to run a on-line banner that links to the Then she droned on about how sible, not to mention that it’s seem- I like riding my bike. covering the ad’s placement, The Badger Herald staff text of a talk I gave at the Holocaust conference in Jesus Christ is going to save us, so ingly cheaper and more convenient Believe it or not, it makes me held several meetings to determine whether it would Tehran (Iran) in December 2006. The full title of the I shouldn’t waste my time worry- to live an anti- feel like a good leave the ad or take it down. Initially, they opted to talk was ‘The Irrational Vocabulary of the Professorial ing about such insignificant things. green lifestyle. person, and it leave it until the end of its paid run. Two weeks later, Class with Regard to the Holocaust Question.’” She basically said it’s a waste of time, You get to eat at clears my head they took it down. After both decisions were made, We immediately followed the link embedded in the That means only we’re already too deep into envi- Del Taco every of materialist the Badger Herald received criticism for its actions, ad to the Committee for Open Debate on the Holo- ronmental damage, and “cows farts day, you get to taking what you need so congestion. Not or lack thereof. caust’s website, more specifically to the transcript of “everybody can get a fair produce methane gas. What do you buy soap and “ to mention that Months before that, Harvard and Yale inadvertent- a speech that Smith gave. Smith makes a number of suggest we do about that? You can’t lotion on sale at I save a good ly let the ad appear on their websites, which created claims in this speech, most of which are questions of share, much like Jesus do anything!” Target and you dollar by eating controversy and drew national attention. It is diffi- what society has come to accept as fact in reference to Christ, who shared His Needless to say, “Ruth’s” physi- get to careless- leftovers and by cult to assume that three major universities would the Holocaust. cal threat has enlightened me to ly scarf down meals with everyone. printing notes run this ad not believing it to be objectionable, and Our initial reaction, to both reading Smith’s let- the grand realization that being an double choco- on the backs of then changing their minds only after receiving criti- ter to the Daily Titan and his speech, was to remove overall eco-conscious human be- late brownies old essays in- cism. In reality, Smith used a deliberate process to his advertisement immediately and refund his money. ing is stupid. Why deprive yourself every night, much like my favorite stead of using new sheets of paper. ensure that his ad would appear on the websites he This was our final decision, but only after several dis- of polluting luxuries? At this point, customer, Ruth. The smallest deeds of conservation purchased space from. cussions about First Amendment Rights and what it we’re already too deep in pollution Little does Ruth realize that she is add up. Smith starts by using a third party to solicit the ad means to stand for free speech. to really save anything. committing two of the seven deadly Conservation is not expensive, space. The ad is paid for and he then turns in the link The Daily Titan staff does not share the opinion According to some theories, the sins: gluttony and greed. it’s definitely not sinful and it’s not to the ad after the deadline, right before it is supposed presented by Smith, but we felt for a time that if we Earth will run out of consumable She is a glutton, because she is a waste of time. If anything, we are to go live on the websites he is advertising with. In a silenced Smith by removing his ad from our site, we resources and we will either starve eating too much of what she doesn’t buying ourselves more time. Al- rush to meet their end of the deal, the publications would be hypocrites. As advocates for free speech, we to death or kill ourselves in war for need, and she is greedy, because she though the sudden green wave can allow the link to go live without taking the time they would be silencing someone’s voice simply because we them. praises a societal hoarding of natural appear silly and trendy at times, and normally would to review content of the ad and what disagreed with what they said. It did not sit right with If that doesn’t happen, the sun resources. tax payers everywhere are complain- it linked to. us to decide for society what it should and should not is going to supernova and consume According to the Bible, the abil- ing about the expenses of newly-im- For those of our readers who may not have no- be exposed to. But in the end, we realized that this is our planet before we consume our- ity to say “no” to anything in ex- plemented green technology, every ticed, the Daily Titan fell for Smith’s ploy, and for something we do every day, just not to such a compli- selves. Then God is going to save us. cess, also known as self-control, is little step can increase our planet’s two weeks ran his ad on our website. the Daily Titan cated and controversial degree. As journalists, we are Unless you’re condemned, of course. one of the fruits of a clean lifestyle lifespan. has since removed this ad, but only after multiple dis- the gatekeepers of information. We make decisions So, what’s the point? (See Galatians 5:22, Deutoronomy The reward will hopefully be that cussions and debate. Knowing the history of Smith’s based on what we believe is important or of interest I love when people tell me stuff 21:20, Proverbs 23:2, 2 Peter 1:5-7, we can watch our children grow up ad but not wanting to defer to the decisions of other to the Cal State Fullerton community. like this. It’s okay if you would rather 2 Timoth 3:1-9 and 2 Corinthians in a world where they can breathe. publications, the staff of The Daily Titan struggled We ultimately decided to remove the ad from our with the implications of both running and removing website because we believed we held a responsibility an ad of this nature. to the sensibilities and sense of decency of our read- For the record The ad, which appeared as part of the rotating ban- ers. We hold the right to free speech in the highest ner ads at the top of the Daily Titan website, is rather regard, but we also make a distinction between our Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or unassuming, displaying only a white background legal right to publish this ad and our moral obligation with blue text reading: “The Irrational Vocabulary of to our readers; that is what lead us to our decision. guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. April 22, 2010 5 Q&A: Artist discusses disaster, THis week at the beckeR: THe Swivel third album and influences By Eric Young What exactly happened and how did For The Daily Titan you psychologically recover from [email protected] that mishap? RM: Time, I suppose. (laughs) For fans of: Le Loup, The Dodos, I’ve got no idea why the van actually Animal Collective caught fire. It was a motor home, and I was driving down the motorway and Photo Courtesy Sub pop The Ruby Suns is the brainchild of basically saw flames coming out of the Ryan McPhun of The Ruby Suns. Ryan McPhun. Born in California, exhaust in the rearview mirror, and we McPhun frequently visited New Zea- freaked out, pulled over and got out of if there’s a good crowd and they’re into land, which he has called home since the van and watched everything burn what you’re doing, then that’s better 2003. His travels and his exposure to to the ground, which was scary. It was in some ways because you have more exotic musical styles have infused his almost liberating having lost all of that people. At the same time, in a smaller music with tropical rhythms, uncon- stuff. We had nothing after that except venue, there’s more intimacy and you ventional arrangements, sunny melo- the clothes on our backs. can have more of a rapport with the dies and lush sonic textures. DT: What is the main inspiration audience. Recently, The Ruby Suns released for your free-form, improvisational DT: Do you write music while on Fight Softly, their second album for approach to making music? the road? Sub Pop, and third album overall. RM: I’ve been really influenced by RM: I don’t really write music, I A short while before his headline a close friend of mine, Bevan Smith, just come up with ideas every now performance at The Echo, McPhun from New Zealand. He has a really and then, and I just jot them down had some time to share a few words good attitude about making music and record them. But yeah, I never about his approach to writing music, and kind of opening yourself up to have the time to sit down and work on his influences and how a fire-related creativity, allowing yourself to impro- something (on tour) because I’m too disaster involving his band’s vehicle vise and keep fleshing something out, exhausted. If I do have time I just want has not deterred him from touring. even if you don’t think it’s that great to watch TV. (laughs). Daily Titan: Did you go to a lot when you start. You can keep refining DT: Did you produce Fight Softly of shows as a kid growing up in Ven- it. He’s got a band called Signer, who I yourself out of necessity, and was it Photo By Lucio villa/For The Daily Titan tura, Calif? really like. A vocalist who I really, really easier producing it yourself rather The Swivel’s lead singer and bassist Matt Garza and guitarist Nathan Hawela bring a new enthusiasm to the Becker RM: I went to Los Angeles when like is Arthur Russell, and his record- than finding an established producer? Amphitheatre during the latest installment of Associated Students Inc.’s Wedsnday Concert series on April 21. The band seemed I was in high school to go see shows. ings are really improvisational. RM: A part of it was necessity. We new to performing in front of a crowd however they were able to maintain a steady crowd and provided an enertaining and There wasn’t too much going on in DT: Did you approach the song- do get money from our label, Sub Pop, energetic set to Cal State Fullerton students watching their performance. Ventura. I went to a university in Los writing process on Fight Softly differ- but I don’t think it would be enough Angeles for one year, so I went to a lot ently from Sea Lion? to pay for a proper producer, at least of shows while I was there. RM: The process was kind of simi- with want I would want out of a pro- DT: Were there any shows that lar, in that a lot of the songs are hodge- ducer. Also, if I produce it myself, I get had a big impression on you? podge and sort of thrown together. I the producer money, and I need that RM:Probably one big one was would sometimes connect two seg- to live (laughs) and to pay for rent and Krist Novoselic from Nirvana had ments and make it one song, kind of food, so I’ve gotten into the habit of started some, like, supergroup with like a jigsaw puzzle, which is some- doing that. some guy from Sublime and one of thing I’ve always done. It’s much more DT: Did you achieve the sound the guys from the Meat Puppets. electronic than the last album, and you had in mind? That was sometime during my teens. with that, I veered away from double- RM: I think there are things I would Dave Grohl also happened to be at tracking and triple-tracking everything change, but I think I came pretty close. the show, so I ended up meeting both and focused more on sounds more If I listen to something a couple times, Dave Grohl and Krist Novolesic on than I had before. I was working on as time goes by I pick out things I don’t the same night, so that was an excit- one sound a little bit more rather that like and I think, ‘I would this differ- ing one. having three things going on at the ently or do that differently.’ But for the DT:Which venues have you en- same time. most part, I’m proud of it. joyed playing at the most in the DT: You’re performing at the DT: Would you consider yourself California? Great Escape Festival in May. How a competent producer now? RM:We’ve actually played at The do you feel about playing in festival I probably would never consider Echo before and we really enjoyed it. venues compared to playing smaller myself a proper producer because I’m We played Bottom of the Hill in San indoor venues like The Echo? always guessing, and I don’t know that Francisco and we really enjoyed that RM: Sometimes they can be really many techniques. I kind of just throw too. good, but at the same time, festivals can shit on the wall and see what sticks, DT: I read that your van caught be really stressful because you don’t get (laughs) which I think can get you in- fire when you were touring in 2006. a proper soundcheck. But sometimes, teresting results. 6 April 22, 2010 coachella: thousands gather to celebrate music From Page 1 1 2 “Every other time I’ve been to Coachella, I had been able to wander around and randomly see bands at different stages without a set plan. It seemed this year, you had to carefully plan out exactly where and when you needed to be. There was never a time I went into a tent to see a band where the crowd wasn’t pouring out of the sides” he said, adding that this set- back would not prevent him from 3 attending the festival in the future. “Overall, I think performance- wise, this was the best Coachella 4 5 yet. Every artist I saw, except for MGMT, put on a great show,” Ca- sas said. The festival did see some setbacks. The volcanic activity in Iceland caused some foreign acts to cancel, including The Cribs, Frightened Rabbit and Gary Newman. How- ever, as a whole, the festival was a success, with great performances by more than 100 artists; including up-and coming acts like Frank Turner, La Roux and Local Natives, Deejay sets from David Guetta 6 and 2ManyDJ’s, old favorites like Devo and a reunited Pavement, and headlining performances from Muse, Gorrillaz, Thom Yorke ????, The Dead Weather and Jay-Z, the first hip-hop artist ever to headline Photos by christa connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor the festival. The Coachella Music and Arts Festival, which took place April 16-18, attracted 75,000 music fans and over 100 musicians to the desert The event also included new at- of Indio. 1. Festival goers take a break in between performances at one of many art installments placed throughout Empire Polo Fields. tractions, including a giant ferris ‘Golden Shack-Easy Time’ was created by Los Angeles artist Shrine. 2. Gossip’s Beth Ditto performed to a large crowd on Saturday in the wheel at its entrance and various Mojave Tent. 3. British folk-punk singer Frank Turner was the first to perform in the Gobi Tent on Saturday. 4. The Dead Weather’s Dean pieces of art, most of which were Ferita and Jack White played a packed set headlining the Outdoor Theater on Saturday. 5. Fans were more than anxious to dance during Gossip’s energetic performance in the Mojave tent on Saturday. 6. As the sun dissapeared into the horizon, the destert skyline lit up witth interactive. various strobe and skylights, turning the daytime festival into a lively party-like atmosphere. Artists from all over the globe performed at the event. British folk-punk rocker Frank Turner, who opened the festival on Satur- looks and feels like a humanitarian to meet new people, and gave peo- The friends were impressed with ing, and this year was no different. California, to attend. It is a diffi- day afternoon, was one of the art- disaster, with some bands playing,” ple an opportunity to listen to his Coachella, and said they enjoyed Beyonce made a surprise appear- cult experience to describe, as each ists fortunate enough to make the he laughed, adding that American music who might not have listened the performances of Jay-Z, Vam- ance during Jay-Z’s performance person who attends has the chance trek to Indio. His first time play- festivals are much cleaner than Eu- to it otherwise. pire Weekend, Passion Pit and The on Friday, and characters from Yo to make their own of it. A mod- ing at an American music festival, ropean ones. Artists weren’t the only one’s to XX, among others. Gabba Gabba were present during ern Woodstock by day, and argu- it was also the first time that he “European festivals are fun to go come from across the pond to at- “The only problem is the drink- Lance Rock’s set the same day. ably one of Southern California’s played a show on the West Coast to because they are absolute chaos,” tend Coachella. James Faiers, Mat- ing, you have to sort of sit in a By giving the opportunity to biggest parties by night, Coachella with his full band in tow. he said, “but to play at them is an thew Mchugh, and Luke Mchugh corner if you want to drink and see hundreds of bands you may or is one event that music fans of all Turner said that his experience absolute headache. Everyone who’s of England came to the States to you can’t just walk around and see may not have heard before, and ages should attend at least once in at Coachella was quite different supposed to help you are off their attend the festival. bands,” they said, joking that, “if the chance for people from vari- their lifetime. from any festival he had been to or fucking minds on drugs.” They all agreed that the line-up, they changed it, we’d definitely ous backgrounds to come together “Once you go one time, it’s hard played at in Europe. Turner added that he enjoyed and what they had heard about come back.” to celebrate a common love for to stop,” Casas said. “Coachella is “Friends of mine happily re- playing smaller live gigs better, Southern California weather, ini- The one thing about Coachella is music, Coachella is quite possibly basically a giant party in the desert gailed to me stories about Coachel- however, he enjoyed Coachella be- tially attracted them to the festi- that those in attendance can expect one of the greatest events for music with great bands and great people la,” Turner said. “Glastonbury cause it gave him the opportunity val. surprises from the artists perform- lovers, especially those in Southern ... I can’t wait for the next one.” April 22, 2010 7 Local Natives– Gorilla Manor Duo packs Glasshouse in Pomona, wows By Danny Chau in percussion patterns. Much of For The Daily Titan Gorilla Manor enlists the help of [email protected] multiple band members on drum crowd with their brand of sunny pop duty. The result is a frenetic energy For fans of: Surfer Blood, Real that permeates through the entire By Matthew Baldwin Estate, Girls, Fleet Foxes album. For The Daily Titan What’s most compelling about [email protected] Gorilla Manor is the debut full Gorilla Manor is its level of polish. length album of Local Natives, a For a fledgling band, Local Natives For fans of: Rilo Kiley, Neko Case, band whose sound does not stray displays a dazzling sense of layering Camera Obscura, far from its roots in sunny Los and rhythm. However, even with tious climax, where the band Angeles. Risen from the ashes of polish, the band never abandons shows some semblance of discord, As a tune-up for their Coachella Cavil at Rest, the band’s former its boundless enthusiasm. Opener but don’t let it fool you, the men Music Festival performance the next moniker, Local Natives have cata- “Wide Eyes” is, perhaps, the one of Local Natives are in complete day, She & Him played to a sold-out pulted themselves into the “indie song that embodies the band as a control. crowd at The Glasshouse in Pomona elite” with intricate composition whole: layers upon layers of com- Local Natives’ stunning harmo- on April 15. and a penchant for synthesizers. plimentary strings, surging vocals nies and polish make for a con- She & Him, consisting of actress The lush three-part harmonies and soothing melodies, tireless venient comparison to the likes Zooey Deschanel and musician M. are an undeniable facet of the percussion and a sense of wonder. of indie sweethearts Grizzly Bear Ward, gained notoriety last year for band’s ethos. Soaring highs and Listening to Gorilla Manor, it’s and Fleet Foxes, albeit with their their inclusion on the 500 Days of soothing mids typify the Gorilla hard not to gawk at the band’s own regional slant. Local Natives Summer soundtrack (a film in which Manor experience. Members Tay- potential. Standout track, “Sun capture in their sound what it is to Deschanel starred), as well as Ward’s lor Rice and Kelcey Ayer are the Hands,” provides a probable be resident of Hollywood, a place participation in the Saddle Creek most prominent “lead vocalists” in glimpse at what the future may where hopes and dreams are often folk-super group Monsters of Folk the quintet, though it isn’t difficult hold. The song travels in distinct the only things left at your dispos- alongside Bright Eyes front man to get lost in the synergy of Local movements held together, in part, al. Gorilla Manor never dwells too Conor Oberst. Natives. by the hypnotizing bass line of long on its losses, always returning The band was touring in support This high level of interplay is band member Andy Action. The to the steady beats of the drum, al- of their recently released album Vol- not only heard in vocals, but also song climbs towards a rambunc- ways looking on the brighter side. ume Two. It was apparent that this was going to be a big night for the duo, as well before the doors opened at 8 p.m., a line of hundreds formed around The Glasshouse building and strip-mall Editors’ Playlist that neighbors the venue. “(She & Him) make such great music. I really loved the last album” said Katie Malone, 24, of Mission Band you’d choose to headline at Coachella Viejo. “I mean, the last one was good too, but I really loved Volume Two.” Photo By Matthew Baldwin/For The Daily Titan Sergio Cabaruvias – Executive Editor April Ehrlich – Features Editor “I love Zooey Deschanel,” said Musician M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel sold out The Glasshouse in Pomona on Jonas Brothers Broken Social Scene Katrina Nichols, 24, of Chino. “I April 15. The duo is on tour in support of their recent release, ‘Volume Two’. think she’s gorgeous … and her voice Jeremiah Magan – Managing Editor Danielle Flint – Copy Editor is amazing. It’s so upbeat and fun.” panied by a band that included calls aside, seemed more interested Me First and The Gimmie Gimmies Any band that wouldn’t look cool on an indie kid’s T-shirt. The sold-out crowd patiently The Chapin Sisters, opened with in listening to Deschanel than sing- waited through a set by The Chapin “Thieves,” their first track from Vol- ing along with her. Damon Lowney – Online Editor Isa Ghani – Multimedia Editor Sisters, a folk duo from Los Angeles, ume Two. They then played “I Was Ward was musically brilliant, and Sublime Arctic Monkeys who some in the crowd referred to Made For You” and “Black Hole,” provided soft and pefect background as “hippies.” off Volume One. vocals when needed. The backing Donald C. Stefanovich – Sports Editor Melissa Hoon – Asst. Opinion Editor When The Chapin Sisters set Deschanel then announced to the band gave the duo a more Carter Generation X Of Montreal ended, the floor began to fill to ca- crowd that it was “national high-five Family-like feel. pacity. day” which was met with more cat- The band played a great mix of Gilbert Guitierez III – Asst. News Editor Meghan Alfano – Sound-Off Editor With husband Ben Gibbard (of calls and marriage proposals. tracks off of both Volume One and P. Diddy The Smiths Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Ser- Not to be outdone by the men, Volume Two, and threw in a cover of vice) on hand, Deschanel was met the ladies gave Ward a warm recep- “Fools Rush In,” made famous by Nick Marley – Photo Editor Christa Connelly – Photo Editor on stage by a barrage of cat calls and tion when he provided vocals on Ricky Nelson, and even Ward’s own Justice Paul McCartney, every single year. marriage proposals, neither of which songs such as the group’s cover of “Magic Trick.” seemed to phase her. It was clear that The Miracles’ “You Really Got A The band closed its set with “Why Bianca De La Rosa – Design Editor Brittny Ulate – Detour Editor every male in the room was there to Hold on Me” and their NPBQ cover Do You Let Me Stay Here,” and The Beatles No Doubt or Incubus see Deschanel. of “Ridin’ in my Car.” “Sweet Darlin.’” “She’s hot,” said Derek James, 20, She & Him played a very tight, yet She & Him might be a side proj- Kristen Hulsey – Design Editor Adrian Gaitan – Copy Editor of Yorba Linda. “That’s all I can re- free set. Deschanel bounced around ect for both Deschanel and Ward, Yeah Yeah Yeahs La Roux ally say.” stage, and sounded even better than but the duo certainly have the talent Deschanel and Ward, accom- she did on record. The crowd, cat- to make it a full-time job. MGMT– Congratulations

By brittny ulate To be completely frank, Congratu- Daily Titan Detour Editor lations is boring. [email protected] Each track blends into the next like a stream of consciousness, un- For fans of: Vampire Weekend, changing and stuck on one thought, Passion Pit, The Kooks all coming from the mind of a bored, dark hippie who can’t stop obsessing If There were one word to describe about the "good ol’ days" on Haight MGMT’s new album, Congratula- and Ashbury – as he plays a harpsi- tions, it would be, "harpsichords." chord. gratulations, are their lyrics. Lots and lots of harpsichords. The The album starts out semi-upbeat “It’s working in your blood/which band who once described themselves with the track “It’s Working.” The you know is not the same as love/love as “psychic pilgrims” are not diverg- vocals are low and almost indistin- is only in your mind/and not your ing far from that description. guishable, while the music soars heart.” The lyrics give the album Those wishing for a continua- above them, blending old and new some weight, holding it down de- tion of their last album, Oracular school sounds with the energy of spite the flighty music and nonsensi- Spectacular, will be disappointed. MGMT’s psychedelic rock sound. cal direction this album tries to take. Congratulations sounds like a differ- The saving grace of this album, The instrumental track “Lady Da- ent album done by a different band. and maybe the reason MGMT have da’s Nightmare,” is completely for- There is not another “Kids” or “Time garnered so much respect after only gettable other than the fact it sounds to Pretend” on this album. one full length album before Con- like it could be used as a soundtrack to a Tim Burton movie. “I Found a Whistle” is the rocky marriage of folk and electronic music, with so much going on it sounds like the electronic elements ganged up and beat the gui- tar into submission, or just hurt its feelings so much that it decided it no longer wanted to be on the record. MGMT has made such a uniquely different album with Congratulations that it’s hard to tell which is their real sound, this, or the one they had with Oracular Spectacular. Maybe they’ll keep us on our toes and release a surf rock album next. One can only hope. 8 April 22, 2010 Baseball prepares to Softball aims to get tame the Mustangs back in Big West race

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UC Davis: Three-game sweep. The color pink will be seen all UC Irvine: Two of three. over Anderson Family Field when UC Santa Barbara: Two of three. the Cal State Fullerton Titans host Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: Results the UC Davis Aggies this week- pending. end. The first three weekends of Big Saturday’s doubleheader is West Conference play couldn’t have CSUF’s second annual “Power gone much better for the Cal State in Pink” Day, as the players and Fullerton baseball team. In nine coaches will wear pink to promote conference games so far, the Titans breast cancer awareness. have accumulated a 7-2 record, good “There are so many lives that are for sole possession of first place, two affected by breast cancer and it’s a games ahead of the 5-4 logjam at big deal,” Titan Head Coach Mi- second place between UCI, Pacific chelle Gromacki said. and UC Riverside. “It’s good to see that UC Davis In other words, all is well in the is in complete support as well. It’s a Big West. great event.” “We’re looking forward to con- The Titans are going into this tinue (playing) good baseball,” Ti- weekend after a series sweeping loss tan Head Coach Dave Serrano said. to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. “Cal Poly’s record is not as good as “Our conference seems to be it probably could be, but I know weak this year and I think it’s go- they’re a good team.” ing to come up to the very end,” For the second time in as many Gromacki said. weeks, CSUF goes into a weekend The two teams were in a three- armed with the reigning Big West way tie with UC Riverside as well, Player of the Week. This time it’s and after the weekend’s games, Cal in the form of junior center fielder Poly sits atop the Big West Confer- Gary Brown, who menaced the UC ence as number one. Santa Barbara Gauchos during last “In the games we play everything weekend’s series win. needs to happen,” Gromacki said. On the weekend, Brown went “We need to be hitting well, have 7-for-14 at the dish with two home luck on our side, but at this point runs on Saturday (his first career it seems we have nothing helping multi-home run game), six RBIs, six us out on our side.” runs scored and two stolen bases. The Titans look forward in “(Cal Poly) is another opponent, preparation for UC Davis this just a different day,” Brown said. photo By david munoz/For the Daily Titan weekend. photo By christa connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor “We need to start with the first Sophomore pitcher Tyler Pill settles in to pitch against Texas Christian University. “I think our plan for UCD Junior first baseman K.C. Craddick trots to first base after getting walked April 10. pitch, first hit, play well and stick will be very similar to that of Cal to our (defense). Simple things. Not fense and have our pitching staff go Since their first meeting in Poly’s plan, because UCD also has ever, as they out-hit Cal Poly in the one pitch at a time.” getting ahead of ourselves and just out and do what they’ve been do- 1984, CSUF leads the all-time se- a decent lefty pitcher (junior Alex last game 13 hits to nine. Titans prepare to take on Pacif- playing ball.” ing the last few weeks,” said junior ries against Cal Poly 46-9 (27-3 at Holmes),” said junior first base- “We got a lot of hits but it wasn’t ic, Long Beach State and Cal State In their 17 wins since being shut- catcher Zach Tanida. “We’re looking home). However, the Mustangs did man K.C. Craddick. “I think this timely,” Gromacki said. “We left Northridge in the last weeks of the out against Fresno State March 11, to go out and get three more wins win two of three against the Titans weekend was disappointing to ev- runners stranded in scoring posi- conference season. the No. 16 Titans have averaged this weekend.” in 2007 – the first and only time eryone because we worked so hard tion. It’s not great hitting that wins “It’s hard, but we can’t just give just over 10 runs and 15 hits a game As for the Cal Poly SLO, they they’ve done so. the week before ball games, it’s up,” said junior pitcher Ari Cer- (which includes Tuesday’s 12-run, come to Goodwin Field with a 3-6 “Everybody in the Big West is preparing for timely hitting.” vantes. “We are trying hard not to 15-hit win against the Pepperdine record in league play which includes good,” said junior second baseman Cal Poly.” We have four Craddick be- let it get us down too much because

Waves). consecutive series losses to UCR, Corey Jones. The Titans weekends left to prove lieves that the things can always turn around and

Still, don’t give all the credit to the UCSB and Cal State Northridge. “It’s the game of baseball, any- are going to try “ team has been any team can beat anyone on any However, Serrano believes they’re body can beat anybody, so we don’t and shake it off why we are the best making out- given day.” surging offense, led by junior short- “ stop Christian Colon (who leads the well capable of turning things take any opponent lightly. We ex- as they play host team in conference standing strides With motivation and confidence Big West with 11 homers) and soph- around. pect Cal Poly to come in and want to the UCD Ag- this season and still high, the Titans are assured that omore first baseman Nick Ramirez “Their offense is very good, they’ve to beat us, especially right now. gies. – K.C. Craddick it is very notice- the postseason is not out of reach. (who currently holds a 13-game struggled a little bit on the mound We’re playing well so there’s going “It always junior first baseman able each week of “As a veteran on this team, I try hit streak during which he’s batting this year, but their top five hitters to be a target on our back. They’re feels good play- play. and go out every single day and .509 with eight long balls), because are as good as anyone in the league,” going to want to beat us in front of ing at home. “We have four show the team why I love to play this in those victories Titan pitchers only Serrano said. “We’re going to have our home crowd so we need to be It’s where we are most comfortable weekends left to prove why we are game. I think it is very important to allowed, on average, three runs a our hands full. I don’t care what ready for anything.” playing and no one knows our field the best team in conference,” Crad- stay positive and keep fighting. This game. their record is, I respect that coach- The first of three games this better than us,” Craddick said. dick said. “We are not concerned team is a bunch of fighters and we “We’re looking to continue put- ing staff and I respect that team and weekend starts Friday night at 7 The team’s hitting has come with the standings right now, all we will not go down without a fight,” ting up runs and playing solid de- we’ll have a battle on our hands.” p.m. at Goodwin Field. around and has been better than are looking to do is win each game, Craddick said. April 22, 2010 9

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