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Two Fullerton police officers charged with second-degree murder SEAN VIELE & CHARLOTTE KNIGHT Daily Titan

Orange County District Attor- ney Tony Rackauckas filed charges Wednesday against two of the six Ful- lerton police officers involved in the beating of a homeless man. The charges came after an 11-week- long investigation that is still under- way. Officer Manuel Anthony Ramos was charged with second-degree mur- der and involuntary manslaughter, and Cpl. Jay Patrick Cicinelli was charged with involuntary manslaughter. The two officers, along with four others, are accused of beating Kelly Thomas to death July 5 at a Fullerton bus depot. Thomas, who had a history of schizophrenia, died five days after the incident. A press conference was also held at the Fullerton Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Sgt. Andrew Goodrich, public information officer, introduced acting police Chief Kevin Hamilton, and informed they would not be taking questions from the press. Hamilton stated that the Police Charges filed Department is undergoing an FBI civil rights investigation, an inde- pendent internal investigation and a department review being con- ducted by an outside firm, known against officers as the Los Angeles Office of Inde- pendent Review.

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan See CHARGES, page 4 Acting police Chief Kevin Hamilton said the Fullerton Police Department is currently undergoing an FBI investigation, an internal affairs investigation and a department review at a press conference Wednesday. Training future Army officers Hockey ready ROTC program provides scholarships and teaches leadership to those who are willing to serve The club is gearing game. They averaged about 40 shots against per game last year. JESSICA ESCORSIA campus and ready to begin an hour commitment to the U.S. Army as 2.5 GPA. However, Rodriguez adds up for another season Daily Titan “We’ve got to lock down the de- of intense physical training. long as they meet the requirements. that due to the economy and recent that begins against fensive zone,” Heethuis said. “Me The Fullerton ROTC, Reserve Upon entering the third year in budget cuts, which have also affect- rival USC next week being the goalie, I need to help carry It’s 6 a.m., and while many stu- Officer Training Course, is an elec- the program, cadets must contrac- ed the amount of scholarships they the defense and keep the puck out of dents may be pressing the snooze tive study program that is indepen- tually commit to either active duty award, GPA requirements have be- the back of the net. Every other game button on their alarm clocks, the dent of required college degree cur- with the Army or a reserves contract come more competitive. SEAN VIELE we were getting out-shot and we can’t cadets from the Cal State Fuller- riculum. Students can become part with the Army or National Guard. The first two years in the pro- Daily Titan have that this year.” ton ROTC program are already on of ROTC program without any The years of commitment will de- gram, known as MSI and MSII The Titans finished 13-16-0 last pend on which type of agreement (military science), cadets learn the The Cal State Fullerton hockey season, allowing 150 goals against in team is ready to hit the ice next week each individual makes. basics of the Army and military. 31 games. in what it hopes will be the start of a “The whole focus is to train (col- This includes learning how to salute But on the positive side, the Ti- successful season that will eventually tans have faith in their current de- lege) students to be officers in the properly, studying military branch- take the Titans to the ACHA region- fensive core, a side of the team that Army. Upon completion of their es and military ranks, and how to al tournament in February. should be a strong point this season, bachelor’s degree from CSUF, they wear the uniform properly. As ca- After the first official practice Heethuis said. end up getting a commission as a dets enter their third and fourth Tuesday night, the Titans are feeling After the defensive woes of sea- second lieutenant in the Army,” years, they begin an advanced train- good about the upcoming 2011-12 sons past, Heethuis is looking for- said Cpt. Minerva Rodriguez, re- ing course in leadership and prepa- campaign. ward to potentially having solid cruiting operations officer. ration for officer duties. “I’m very optimistic about the blue liners, an aspect that is very Requirements include being a This program is beneficial to upcoming season,” said Brandon important to the success of a goal- U.S. citizen, meeting medical quali- those interested in joining the mili- Heethuis, goaltender and team cap- tender. tain. “We’re a pretty young team fications and meeting the physical tary because it gives students the Up front, the Titans are hope- this year. The experienced guys need requirements. Students must also opportunity to have the normal ful. Despite losing their top scorer to step up this year and try to help from last season, third-year Titan be enrolled at a four-year college or college experience, get their bach- out the new rookies. Our goal is ulti- forward Patrick McDevitt believes university either at CSUF or any of elor’s degree, earn a minor in mili- mately to make regionals.” the team has the potential to be the other four participating schools: tary science and enter the Army as In order to accomplish this, the as good offensively as it was last Biola University, Vanguard Univer- an officer. Titans know they are going to have season when it collectively scored JESSICA ESCORSIA / Daily Titan sity, Whittier College or Chapman to play better in their own zone than 126 goals in the 31 games played. Cpt. Minerva Rodriguez, a recruiting officer for the Fullerton ROTC program, University. Eligibility also states See ROTC, page 2 they did last season, when they of- ten got bottled up defensively and works in the program’s office in the Engineering Building. students should have a minimum See CLUB, page 10 allowed too many shots on goal per Health services fees may increase Cleaning up Cause is higher demand for mental services in 2010, was done by a random sample of 10,000 enrolled students through Huntington Beach an email survey. SHANNON McPHERSON “I think it’s a good idea that they (the health center) want to open it up For the Daily Titan for (mental services) because that is a large amount of students, even if it’s only 1 percent of everybody that goes here,” said Jewel Peeler, 21, a liberal The Cal State Fullerton mandatory health fee may increase from $90 to arts major. $140 due to a greater demand from the Mental Services Department. According to a study by the NCHA, 94.7 percent of students are de- The fee hike would increase the amount of counseling, staff and psychiat- pressed due to school-related stresses and 92.1 percent feel exhausted. ric care available to students. It would also make the department available for “If it helps a small portion of people, I think it’s worth it,” Peeler said of after-hour calls for anyone in crisis. the fee increase. “We’re really seeing a great need. We have a higher incidence of thoughts The fee works similar to health insurance in that the more people you of suicide, depression and relationship issues than the national norm,” said have paying, the less it costs, Spofford said. CSUF has the largest amount of Kathy Spofford, associate director of the Student Health and Counseling students among the CSUs. Center at CSUF. However, not all students believe they should even be required to pay the Roughly 1 percent of students on campus have tried to commit suicide health fee, let alone be subject to the increase. The Daily Titan Scan to view in the past year. That’s 360 students, according to the Healthy Minds 2010 “I think the people who need to use it should have to pay the fee, not the ONLINE takes a look at survey. people who don’t use it,” said Misti Miller, 25, an undecided major. EXCLUSIVES community The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) determines priority According to the 2010-11 CSU list of fee rates, CSUF along with Cal dailytitan.com members’ efforts health issues among student populations. The NCHA identifies students’ State Long Beach currently have the lowest fees for health services. to clean up litter risk factors, impact of health and behavior on academic performance and in Huntington level of self-knowledge about health protection practices and illnesses See HEALTH, page 5 Beach. dailytitan. through surveys and assessments. The most current assessment, completed com/hbcleanf11

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com September 22, 2011 2 NEWS ROTC: Students enrolled in program said they’re looking forward to the opportunities ahead Students well doing a written test that chal- ...Continued from page 1 lenges their Army knowledge. David Downey, a senior at Biola use iFullerton “We end up being the supervi- University and Ranger challenge sors of the enlisted,” Rodriguez captain, is excited about the up- Features include said. coming challenge and has had no parking availability and ROTC schedules consist of regrets about joining ROTC. Student Portal access Monday, Wednesday and Friday “The ROTC program is excel- physical training from 6 a.m. to lent. It has given me many, many VINCENT LA ROSA 7:15 a.m. and an optional class and opportunities,” said Downey. Daily Titan lab Friday afternoon. Downey will be graduating May Fullerton’s ROTC promotes suc- 2012 and will begin his contract By delivering campus tools, updates cessful academics as well as partici- with the Army as an infantry offi- and news directly to cell phones, the pation and volunteering within the cer. Cal State Fullerton mobile application school and community, Rodriguez Of the CSUF ROTC cadets, 90 is proving itself useful for students on said. Besides helping Junior ROTC percent are males, but Maggie San- the go. teams from local high schools, ca- chez, a third year at Fullerton Col- Created and developed over the dets also compete in several com- lege who is cross-enrolled through course of two years, the iFullerton mo- munity and military-based compe- extended education at CSUF, is en- bile app launched in its current form at titions throughout the year. joying her first month training with the beginning of the fall semester. The Rodriguez along with several the CSUF Rangers. app is available for Apple, Android and other cadets took a trip this week- “I’m loving it so far,” said San- Windows 7 mobile operating systems end to San Francisco to participate chez. and according to CSUF’s Information in Ragnar, a 200-mile relay from Sanchez originally wanted to be Technology Department, it has been San Francisco to Calistoga, Calif. a police officer but after becoming downloaded more than 15,000 times The day and night race took the involved with ROTC, she has be- across all platforms. ROTC team 26 hours to complete. come interested in military service iFullerton provides mobile access “We try to introduce the physical as a career. to many of the features found on the aspect by being part of not only the “It’s a great opportunity and I’m CSUF website and Student Portal by Army or military physical fitness looking into the military police,” using a combination of web-based and but also civilian,” Rodriguez said. she said. native applications. The hybrid acces- Seniors in the ROTC program Some benefits that come with sibility gives greater freedom to stu- are also advised to serve as mentors joining ROTC are receiving book dents on the go by displaying student and tutors to lower level cadets. stipends, or allowances, monthly information without connecting to the Some cadets also participate in cash stipends, full-paid tuition for Fullerton website each time the appli- the Ranger challenge each Novem- scholarship recipients, as well as cation is initiated. ber. According to the Fullerton’s participating in a weekend train- “One of the challenges (of apps) is to Army ROTC website, this chal- ing exercise at a military base once a JESSICA ESCORSIA / Daily Titan make it work well in a mobile device,” said David Sullivan, the lead program- lenge allows schools to compete semester. Aside from these benefits, David Downey, a senior at Biola University, is enrolled in Cal State Fullerton’s ROTC. The program promotes successful academics as with one another through physical cadets will graduate as an officer in well as participation and volunteering within the school and community. mer and developer of iFullerton. “You fitness drills and military tasks, as the Army. don’t want just a bunch of links to web apps.” Keeping student feedback in mind, FOR THE RECORD the app’s developers conceded that iF- Professor brings outside ullerton is in no way a finished prod- It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- uct. They will continue to work on up- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any dates and additional features for future incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a cor- versions. rection printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed experience to CSUF “The main thing we are trying to get on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion going, that we have a prototype for, is page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the Titan Online,” said Kenara Ly, se- the online version of the Daily Titan. Students, faculty in this nation, we needed some- his lectures, not only do you nior director of development and ap- Please contact Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach at 657-278-5815 praise endowed chair body who was well known na- learn the theory, you also com- plication in CSUF’s IT Department. or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to tionwide and worldwide to lead bine the theory with practice,” “It would be cool if students could add report any errors. for work, research he our program. We also needed a Lu said. “He cares about his stu- and drop classes while they are waiting has done so far national leader to build up our dents a lot.” in line somewhere.” image to a higher level and in D’Arcy’s ability to explain dif- Among the array of applications us- MARIBEL CASTANEDA addition, to attract more indus- ficult concepts has not wavered ers can run within iFullerton, key fea- Daily Titan try support, and Steve D’Arcy since Lu’s days as a student. tures include: a searchable directory of as endowed chair will make this Wendy Wen, an accounting CSUF faculty and staff, campus maps powered by Google and the CSUF Cal State Fullerton’s Steven G. happen,” said Weili Lu, Ph.D., major and a former student of course catalog with the ability to dis- Mihaylo College of Business and CSI director. D’Arcy’s Enterprise Risk Man- play the user’s enrolled classes and their Editorial Economics honored Stephen P. D’Arcy, who has been teach- agement class, is proof of that. locations on campus. D’Arcy with the title of Rob- ing the groundbreaking new “He explains very compli- While these features can be of great Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach itaille Chair in Risk and Insur- course Finance 562–Enterprise cated problems in easy ways so Managing Editor Wesley Nease use to the students, one of the app’s News Editor Nuran Alteir ance. Risk Management for two years everybody can understand, even more popular features gives students News Editor Anders Howmann Professor D’Arcy, if you don’t have the ability to view the number of avail- News Assistant Jaryd Lucero from the University any finance back- able computers and parking spaces on News Assistant Ian Wheeler of Illinois at Urba- He explains very complicated problems ground,” said Wen. campus in real time. Features Editor Jessica Druck na-Champaign, is in easy ways so everybody can As the new en- Initial student reactions to the iF- Features Assistant Jessica Rubio the first to be given understand, even if you don’t have any finance dowed chair, D’Arcy ullerton app have been almost wholly Detour Editor Krystle Uy positive, garnering four-star review rat- the Robitaille Chair said it would be ideal Detour Assistant Jeanette Castaneda background. ings on both iTunes and the Android Opinion Editor Joseph Szilagyi title. This endowed to add additional Wendy Wen Market. However, many students have Opinion Assistant Peter Cornett chair position is the courses on risk so stu- Accounting Major been vocal in their criticism of the app’s Opinion Assistant Charlotte Knight second for CSUF dents who are inter- Sports Editor Elliot Cook lack of student email. Sports Editor Patrick Corbet and Mihaylo Col- ested in pursuing an “Email is the No. 1 way we commu- Sports Assistant Blake Fogg lege. at CSUF, will start his new posi- advanced designation in the risk nicate with people around campus, so Sports Assistant Rick Gomez D’Arcy’s position was cre- tion in spring 2012, but said he actuary area can take additional that would be nice to have,” said Kim Copy Editor Gilbert Gonzalez ated with $1 million given by has already started his research courses and prepare for that. Haycraft, a philosophy major. Copy Editor Kyle Martinez Frank Robitaille, past president on a paper about the impact of While he was at the Universi- Unfortunately, students aren’t likely Photo Editor William Camargo to see email in the app any time soon, Photo Editor Camille Tarazon of the private insurance agency inflation and deflation on the ty of Illinois he developed online Armstrong Robitaille Riegle and insurance industry. programs in enterprise and fi- as developers say the email application Photo Assistant Alvin Kim native to each mobile device is much Photo Assistant Brian Yamamoto with a matched $1 million raised D’Arcy was the former presi- nancial risk management, which Page Editor David Hood more functional. However, students by Anil Puri, dean of MCBE, for dent of Casualty Actuary Society is something he said he hopes are still able to integrate email directly Page Editor Anibal Ortiz the college. and chairman of the board of CSUF will be interested in do- Page Editor Steve Sly to their phone with the help of Titan Page Editor Patrick Schwarz The $2 million is put in a that organization. He was also ing because it expands the op- Apps online. Page Assistant Alvan Ung bank and the interest is used to former president for American portunity for students to come Multimedia Editor Hannah Dellinger pay the endowed chair as salary. Risk and Insurance Association on campus. Multimedia Editor Andrea Mena The chair is a teaching and (ARIA). Being accorded the title of Multimedia Editor Andrew Reed research position focused on Lu, who has known D’Arcy Robitaille Chair in Risk and In- Multimedia Assistant Cara Seo Web Editor Susana Cobo continuing the development of since 1987 when he was her doc- surance in August was an honor CSUF’s insurance and business torate adviser at the University for D’Arcy, who looks forward to Adviser Holly Rizzo programs. D’Arcy will be exam- of Illinois, said she was thrilled further working with CSUF. ining a wide variety of risk and to have D’Arcy on board with “It is a tremendous honor. I Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 insurance issues. the program, not only for his am very impressed with CSUF’s News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] As more research is published, leadership abilities but for his program. First of all it is the larg- Advertising the program will gain recogni- teaching skills. est insurance program in the West tion from fellow scholars and “He was a wonderful teacher. Coast and it is also an extremely Director of Advertising Amber VanOrman people in the insurance industry. He was selected as one of the innovative program. It is willing National Sales & Promotions Daniel Zamilpa For the Daily Titan Production Assistant Liz Hernandez “If we were going to improve best faculty of Illinois and won to try new forms of education,” ALLAN XU / Production Assistant Tiffany Le our ranking to become top 10 numerous instructor awards. In D’Arcy said. School officials look into ways to improve app. Classifieds Manager Stephanie Mercado Webmaster / AE Eric Van RaalteDirector of Advertising Account Executive ElizabethAsst. 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Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com September 22, 2011 4 NEWS Art professor in top 25 ASI scholarships get CSUF students admire his talent, personality and approach in the classroom Two-Dimensional Design for years. MARIBEL CASTANEDA The course is part of the four courses Daily Titan Bachelor of Fine Arts majors are re- little to no applicants Cal State Fullerton art Professor quired to take during freshman year Joseph Biel’s passion for art, his easy- in order to declare their concentra- going personality and his commit- tion. Some students who apply to scholarships offered by Associated Students Inc. do not turn in ment to his students are evident by “There is something kind of ex- complete applications; many others do not apply for the opportunity to get the free money the praises he receives on RateMyPro- citing about starting with the super fessors.com. basics and watching people get it. It There is no doubt why Biel ranked is almost like watching a photograph MIKE WHITE Daily Titan an entire semester of textbooks. They want to make students aware through more than 60 applications among the top 25 on the popular develop. Every time a photograph “The case where you have only and inform them that it’s not that and many of them were incomplete professor rating site last May. comes up in the developer it is almost Every semester, Associated Stu- six or eight students applying, you hard or time consuming to apply or missing important information. Biel started working at CSUF in kind of like magic,” Biel said. fall 2003 but has been teaching since Even other professors have noticed dents Inc. offers thousands of dol- have a 25 percent chance of getting for this money. “We get a lot of people that 1990. For Biel, teaching and art runs Biel’s abilities as a good professor and lars in scholarships, but students the scholarship,” Jefferson said. “It’s “A lot of people think it’s impossi- are interested, but they don’t fol- in the family. His mother was a piano as an artist. are not taking advantage of the free almost like flipping a coin.” ble to get a scholarship, but it’s not,” low through,” said Mata. “Just try teacher and his late father was a clas- “His talent as an artist, and the fact money. The Kyle O’Brien Memorial said Meneses. “Our lowest GPA for it and if you don’t get it the first sical violinist. On July 12, the CSU Board of Scholarship is available to students a scholarship is a 2.5, which is rea- time, try again another semester. Biel has shown his artwork in Trustees voted to increase tuition who participate in on-campus ath- sonable because students are sup- If you want money for school it’s galleries in Los Angeles, New York, His biggest strength fees by an additional 12 percent. letics, have campus or community posed to get C’s or better.” not gonna come to you. You have Berlin, Seattle and museums in San is his critique classes Francisco. He also took up a long- That meant every student became involvement and meet a minimum Mata said last semester she went to go for it.” because he is able to see responsible for an additional $294 3.0 GPA requirement. term residency at the 18th Street Arts to $360 in tuition fees for the fall Jefferson said that very recently Complex in Santa Monica from 2003 his opinions as opinions and semester. the O’Brien Scholarship had only to 2006. Remaining an artist allows not as facts. him to be an active teacher in his Statewide budget cuts to educa- five applicants and they offer two classroom. tion have already reduced class of- each semester. Those students had a “I don’t think I could teach if I Josh Reed ferings and made it hard for many 50 percent chance of receiving the wasn’t making work actively some- Graduate Art Student students to afford higher educa- $1,000 fund. how. I need to feel like I am con- tion. Cuts have been made to ev- Associate Athletics Director Julie nected to what I do just to teach it that he can communicate what you ery department and some students Bowse said student athletes were effectively,” said Biel. need to be to be an artist and how to expressed their feelings very clearly not aware of the availability of ASI Students on RateMyProfessors. develop into personal ability – that when a spray-painted banner read- scholarships. She said as long as the com have praised his hands-on ap- makes him deserve a great ranking,” ing “Why Pay More 4 Less” was scholarships are NCAA compliant proach with each individual, the pro- said Joanna Roche, a colleague and hung above the financial offices. they should work as countable aid ductive feedback they receive and the art history professor. “That’s an interesting thing,” said and would be very beneficial as very quality of his assignments. Despite being on sabbatical this Josh Reed, 31, a drawing and semester, Biel continues to work hard Jay Jefferson, ASI executive vice few students are on a full athletics painting graduate student of Biel’s on his artwork. He has two huge president. “Tuition has gone up, grant. for the past year and a half, said Biel’s projects. One is an enormous wall the need for financial assistance has The ASI Scholarship Committee courses have taught him to approach piece for a collector in New York increased, but the participation in realized students were not taking work critically and with an open City, and the other project is a draw- applying for scholarships has de- advantage of these opportunities mind. Students said they appreciate ing that will take about two years to clined.” and is trying to fix the problem. how he treats them with respect. finish in his LA studio. Biel thrives on Jefferson said there are many This semester, Yasmin Mata, chair “His biggest strength is his critique his passion for art. scholarships targeting a wide range of the Scholarship Committee, and classes because he is able to see his “Everybody has things they con- of students available every semester. Samantha Meneses, vice chair, have opinions as opinions and not as facts. nect to, whether it is art, music or These include options for student tried to become more aggressive in So he really tries to look at what your writing, through which they under- parents, adult re-entry, student ath- their marketing strategy by handing specific goals are and tries to help you stand the world and for me, art is like achieve those goals,” said Reed. a language. I understand the world letes and even 35 free book rental out information at events like Dis- ASI offers thousands of dollars in scholarships, but many students do not take advantage Biel has been teaching Art 103- best through it,” Biel said. scholarships that cover the costs of coverfest and the ASI Block Party. of the opportunities available to them. CHARGES: Ron Thomas said he will do everything he can to see all six officers in court, tried and convicted is being held on $25,000 bail. Ron said he was quite pleased with There was a slight lack of order day meeting, supporting the recall. Ron told the council Tuesday. “I ...Continued from page 1 While Goodrich said at the begin- how the department responded. throughout the night and the Council “The only reason that I’m sup- support the recall only because, as ning of the press conference there “When I had the one on one with called a recess between the more than porting this recall is because of my leaders, I haven’t heard you do any- “We cannot make a determination would be no questions afterward, a Chief (Michael) Sellers, Cpt. Ham- 30 to 40 people who addressed the is- son,” Ron said. thing.” as to specifically how long it will take reporter asked about the manner in ilton was in there and I told them, in sue during the public comments ses- The failure of the Council to take Earlier this month, Fullerton the FBI and the Los Angeles Office which the officers dealt with Thomas. that closed door, ‘You guys need to sion. action on the matter is what has City Clerk Lucinda Williams ap- of Independent Review to complete “Is there any comment at all about do something. You’ve done absolutely Fullerton resident James MacLach- prompted Ron to support the recall proved the recall petitions for the their investigations. We do believe (Ramos) holding out his fist?” a report- nothing ... You haven’t had a press lan got the public comments started off of the three councilmen, he said. three councilmen. the FBI and the Los Angeles Office er attempted to ask before Hamilton conference or anything.’ The day that with a bang, addressing Mayor Jones as “We have two council mem- For more information on the charg- of Independent Review will be able to left the room. “I mean, I don’t know Cpt. Hamilton took over, he immedi- “Dick,” to the mayor’s disapproval. bers who indeed have spoken out, es against Officers Ramos and Cicinel- complete their respective investigations if anyone can answer that question. ately had a press conference,” Ron said. “What we want to know, why is they’re trying to do something,” li, visit OrangeCountyDA.com. in a timely manner,” said Hamilton. The (press release) that came out to- “So, there was a huge development in the investigation taking so long?” Ma- “Completion of the investigations will day, there are people here in the town the case today, huge ... He’s trying to cLachlan asked the mayor. allow us to arrive at an appropriate and of Fullerton that when they hear of an rebuild the city of Fullerton’s Police When Mayor Jones answered that lawful determination as to the status of officer holding up their fist and saying, Department.” he is not the district attorney, Ma- the involved officers with the Fullerton ‘I’m going to F you up,’ how are they But not everyone feels the same as cLachlan replied, “Well OK, that’s why Police Department.” supposed to—” Ron. Hundreds of Southern California your name is Dick.” The remaining four officers, Officer Goodrich said he wouldn’t answer. residents came to protest and express Complaints regarding the lack of Joseph Wolfe, Officer Kenton Hamp- “I am not answering any questions. I their disapproval Tuesday night at the action taken by the Fullerton City ton, Sgt. Kevin Craig and Cpl. James understand your questions, but that is Fullerton City Council meeting. Council and the alleged corruption of Blatney, will remain on administrative the decision that has been made,” he The protesters expressed their con- the Fullerton Police Department were leave, he said. said. cern about how the Council has been the main point of discussion during Thomas’ father, Ron Thomas, and “Of course not,” came a response handling the death of Thomas, de- the public speaking session. other family members were present at from the crowd. manding the recall of three Fullerton CSUF geography Professor Jona- the press conference. Criminal charges were not filed councilmen. than Taylor has been involved in the “I’m looking forward to the FBI in- against the remaining four officers due One after the other, supporters of Justice for Kelly Thomas movement vestigation for civil rights violations,” to lack of evidence. Thomas spoke in front of the Council, for the last six weeks. said Ron. “I believe the other four can “The only reason (the remaining directing most of their anger toward “I had to walk by the site once a still be brought in on charges based on officers) weren’t given charges today is Mayor Richard Jones, Mayor Pro Tem week; I was emotionally bothered. The civil rights violations, so I’m looking because there is not enough evidence Don Bankhead and Councilman Pat more that speak out the better,” he said forward to that.” beyond a reasonable doubt. That does Mckinley, whom some want recalled. regarding why he was involved in the Ramos’ arraignment will be moved not mean there is no evidence at all. It Every so often after a speaker fin- protests. to Monday. He is being held on $1 just means to convict beyond a reason- ished his or her allotted three minutes, Outside of the meeting, Thomas’ million bail. able doubt,” Ron said. “I am not done Thomas’ supporters, who have dubbed supporters set up a table collecting Cicinelli, who is awaiting a pretrial with this at all. Those six were involved. themselves Kelly’s Army, responded petition signatures in what they hope Nov. 4, pleaded not guilty to involun- I’ll do everything I can to get those six with chants. will eventually cast Mayor Jones, Pat tary manslaughter at his arraignment into court, tried and convicted.” “What do we want? Justice! When Mckinley and Don Bankhead out of ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Wednesday to the following accusa- Despite the distrust the city of Ful- do we want it? Now!” the crowd the Fullerton City Council. Upper left, Melissa Pape, Kelly Thomas’ stepsister. Upper right, Ron Thomas, father. tions, according to the press release. He lerton has developed from the case, called out. Thomas’ father was also at the Tues- Bottom, left, stepmom Dana Pape stands with others who call themselves Kelly’s Army.

Contact Us at [email protected] September 22, 2011 dailytitan.com NEWS 5 Breakfast with a chance of employment

Tech networking event gives students a chance to mingle with professionals in their field

DANIELLE EVANS Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s College of En- gineering and Computer Science is hosting the first of two fall technology breakfasts this morning. The event, open to the public, is tar- geted toward four audiences: students, alumni, faculty and the general public. Michael J. Bostic, director of cus- tomer advocacy for the Civil Com- munications Solutions Division of Raytheon Network Centric Systems, will present “Long-Term Evolution Advancing Capabilities in Policing.” Since 2004, ECS events held in the morning have been tradition, allowing CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan attendees to enjoy breakfast and min- Jordan Sidfield, 21, practices a routine with Rebecca Tuscer from the upcoming theater arts production, The Wedding Singer. Sidfield is one of 10 Bachelor of Fine Arts majors in his class. gle with colleagues, while students net- work with professionals in their field. The early morning event is catered toward outside audiences, so they are Performing with the best CSUF has to offer able to attend on their way to work. across the stage, enamoring the 9. At 15, he decided to take musi- The first two years of the musi- characteristic called “super-focus” The general public accounts for a big Jordan Sidfield is juniors who watch his group per- cal theater seriously. cal theater program whittled 250 where he only focuses intensely on part of this audience, so the time of the living the dream as one form. It was working with his commu- aspiring musical theater students one thing. For Sidfield, that one event is key. Sidfield’s charisma and supreme nity theater group that connected down to 10 promising B.F.A. ju- thing is musical theater. “I just of the elite Bachelor of performing ability have won him Sidfield with CSUF. Andrew Rou- niors. Although the threat of be- know a lot about musical theater. Fine Arts majors the chance to play Robbie Hart in bal, a class of 2009 musical theater ing cut always loomed over him, I really respect the genre itself and Our goal there is Cal State Fullerton’s production of graduate, traveled to Santa Cruz Sidfield said, “At times it did feel I want to do it justice.” primarily for industry JOEY BECERRA The Wedding Singer this like we were being In regards to playing Robbie’s folks to go to work afterward. Daily Titan fall. subjected, but criti- love interest, Julia, in the upcom- Sidfield is a fourth- I just know a lot about musical cism in the program … ing production, Caitlin Hum- We send out about 2,500 Jordan Sidfield, 21, is not nec- year musical theater theater. I really respect the genre they only do it to help phreys said, “I am so excited to invitations to people in the essarily the tallest actor in his mu- student in CSUF’s itself and I want to do it justice. you. For the most part play his opposite. Jordan does his area in a 30-mile radius. sical theater class, nor is he the highly competitive though, I felt a lot of work, he gets up there and he kills best dancer. Bachelor of Fine Arts support.” it every time.” Jordan Sidfield Hart Roussel As he performs with the rest of in Theatre Arts pro- So far, Sidfield’s ex- Sidfield has definitely worked Bachelor of Fine Arts Major Director of Development the seniors in his class, practicing gram. perience onstage at hard for the production. He for his new role, he briefly seems The program only CSUF has been limited learned to play the guitar this sum- “Our goal there is primarily for in- to lose the choreography. admits 10 juniors every year. to direct and choreograph a show to ensemble roles. “This is my first mer in preparation for this show. dustry folks to go to work afterward,” He falls behind the beat of the Sidfield describes his experience for All About Theatre. He recom- time playing a character with a full Michaela Martinez, a senior said Hart Roussel, director of develop- music for only just a second; his working in the program as “noth- mended that Sidfield visit CSUF arc.” B.F.A. student, describes Sidfield ment for the College of Engineering slip is so small that it can only be ing but a dream come true. I’ve during his junior year of high Sidfield is set apart from other as being the right man for the and Computer Science. “We send out seen if one is sitting directly next learned so much.” school. actors because he has a learning show. about 2,500 invitations to people in to the stage. Sidfield grew up in Santa Cruz, “I watched a few of the classes disability. When he was 10 years “He just jumps right in every the area in a 30-mile radius.” Nonchalantly, he regains his where he worked with the com- and I knew right away, ‘Oh yeah! old, Sidfield was diagnosed with time. He doesn’t have any inhi- At the breakfast lecture, Bostic will rhythm and proceeds to belt out munity theater group All About This is the program that I would Asperger’s Syndrome. As a re- bitions or fears. I know that he’s discuss the need for the public safety a small singing solo as he traipses Theatre on and off from the age of like to try out for,’” said Sidfield. sult of his disorder, he displays a going to be great in this role,” she sector to work together and engage with the industry to help define the future of next-generation, “long-term HEALTH: Medical fees could rise evolution” technologies for civil com- munications. Police executives and IT professionals in public safety are de- manding these new field capabilities and many companies, like Raytheon, have begun development and research for broadband capabilities in public safety. “Ten years after 9/11, first respond- ers still can’t talk to each other the way they need to. They are trying to bridge the gap between cops, military and firefighters,” Roussel said. Students like Cesar Ramirez, a civil engineering major, feel that technology is developing rapidly in many aspects. “There are less hand calculations. Everything is computerized and we use programs like SAP2000 and Auto- Cad,” said Ramirez. Susan Barua, associate dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, explains that the decision of who will speak at these events is a WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan thought-out, multi-step process. Fee increases would allow the Mental Services Department to increase the amount “The decision is made from discus- of counselors and allow the department to take after-hours crisis calls. sions with several deans’ affiliates, with high-level managers, from the VP to thinks the fee is worth putting into ...Continued from page 1 CEO level. We meet once a semester effect. If the committee agrees to and discuss happenings of the college increase student health fees, a refer- and our future plans,” said Barua. “We Some of the pricier health fees are endum will be issued in the spring try to find a balance between comput- $680 per year for California Mari- semester of 2012 and students will er science and the different disciplines time Academy and Humboldt State take a vote on whether they feel as of engineering.” University at $384 per year. The though the increase is worth it. The The breakfast lecture will be held health center will propose the fee increase could possibly go into effect at 7:30 a.m. in the Holiday Inn Hotel increase to the Student Fee Advisory as early as the fall 2012 semester and and Suites at 2932 E. Nutwood Ave. Committee this fall. The committee as late as the spring 2013 semester, in Fullerton, and is free for students. will then vote on whether or not it Spofford said.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com September 22, 2011 6 OPINION Are video games a bad influence on children? Video games improve coordination, visual attention and spatial skills Video games have a negative effect on behavior, health and grades

PRO: TIM WORDEN daughters stronger mental health and better behavior. CON: CHARLOTTE KNIGHT him to shoot at unarmed victims with a wide array The Nintendo Wii features family-friendly games of weapons. like Mario Party, Wii Sports and Wii Fit. Players can According to The Independent, Klebold and Har- Looking back, I cherish the times I spent playing dance and exercise. Families can bond and relax. These If there’s one thing my parents have done right, it’s ris made a videotape of them dressed in trench coats video games as a child. Happy memories emerge when games encourage cooperation and are perfect for par- that they never raised me with a video game console. shooting school athletes—for a class project. Innocent reminiscing my days playing Mario Kart with friends. ties. They already had to regulate my time spent in front lives were lost because such a blatant warning sign Video games have the potential to be addicting and Video games can foster a child’s curiosity and imagi- of the TV watching Spongebob and on the computer went ignored. violent, but with parental guidance they can exert a nation. Fantasy or futuristic games give children an playing solitaire. Having to make sure that I would The boys were also known to be social misfits, positive influence on children. Family-friendly games appreciation for the world. I learned about history put my joystick down and get right to my homework which can also potentially be attributed to video like Guitar Hero and Wii Sports bring families together and saving the world from evil in Medal of Honor and would be just another hassle in their lives. However, games. Children who spend more time locked up in in a fun environment. Games give children excellent Metroid Prime. A child could become interested in my parents were also smart enough to know that at their bedrooms playing video games pull themselves motor skills and can be educational. science-fiction after playing a game like Metroid Prime such a young age I away from healthy activi- Children just and decide to read more needed some adult ties, such as sports or so- want to have fun. books in the genre later. supervision regarding While video games are not directly cializing with friends. Young boys could Violent games are not recommended A comprehensive study these media, no mat- related to poor grades, children who On top of that, Min- spend hours play- for children … But child-friendly by Pew Research found ter how innocent they spend more time playing them sacrifice time neapolis’ National In- ing video games that 65 percent of teens may seem. stitute for Media and games for moderate amounts of time provide that they need to study and achieve better test with friends. Age- children with a fun activity that aids cognitive regularly play video games Unfortunately, the Family, as reported appropriate games in with another person pres- the oblivious parents and homework scores. by RaiseSmartKid.com, moderation can be development and learning. ent. It found those teens who don’t think twice suggested that kids who beneficial for chil- who play with others show about what can go on develop addictions to dren and will be re- more interest in civics and behind a closed bed- video games (and we all membered as amaz- vote more frequently as room door may find that they’re helping their chil- know those addictions are not very uncommon) have ing childhood memories. adults. Rather than creating socially isolated teens, so- dren dig a hole deeper than they can climb out of. increased depression and anxiety levels. Moreover, A study by Shawn Green, a University of Roches- cial video game playing can be beneficial by boosting While some video games promote hand-eye coor- excessive playing and using the same repetitive hand ter professor, in the journal Nature found that video civic involvement and friendships. dination, memory skills, multitasking and making motions with a joystick or other control can result in games improve coordination and visual attention. Parents can easily limit playing time by having the quick analytical decisions, behavioral results may carpal tunnel. Video game players performed better than non-video system in the living room and making video games a leave much to be desired. Boxing on Wii Sports may School performance can also be affected. game players in an easy and medium difficulty vision reward. Children can play for 30 minutes after they be a fun little workout for little Timmy trying to set According to TheMedGuru.com, a study found test, and did drastically better as the test became more finish their homework, for example. The children will a personal record, until he gets rowdy with his class- that American boys aged 6 to 9 years who were given difficult. enjoy playing and can be supervised, a benefit to chil- mates on the playground and accidentally chips some- access to video games were slower to develop math “Although video game playing may seem to be rath- dren and parents. one’s tooth. and reading skills than boys who were not exposed. er mindless, it is capable of radically altering visual at- Violent games are not recommended for children But I’d rather see Timmy make an innocent mistake Education.com states that while video games are not tention processing,” said Green. because of mature content and the allure of long play- like that than find that a teenager has shot up his high directly related to poor grades, children who spend Teachers can use this to benefit students in school. ing sessions. But child-friendly games for moderate school a la Columbine. A 2003 article from The In- more time playing them sacrifice time that they need Educational games that teach children to solve prob- amounts of time provide children with a fun activity dependent claimed that the infamous Littleton, Colo. to study and achieve better test and homework scores. lems and puzzles can be used to engage the students. that aids cognitive development and learning. Com- shooters Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris enjoyed play- There’s virtually no harm in regulating what chil- Another study by Sarah Coyne, a BYU professor, bined with parental involvement the family will grow ing a video game called Doom, licensed to train the dren play on their Xbox for a limited amount of time, shows the benefits of video games on young girls when closer. U.S. military in lethal combat, and Harris himself has but picking up a book and learning something vital to they play with their parents. The family bonding gave But mostly, video games are just plain fun! a customized version of the game that would allow their education wouldn’t hurt them either.

Contact Us at [email protected] September 22, 2011 dailytitan.com OPINION 7 Don’t even bother PETER CORNETT economic downturn. We are in a Paul fellow? The tin foil hat-wearing Daily Titan jobless recovery, haven’t you heard? conspiracy theorist wants a balanced Less jobs means less work, and let’s budget. It’s not polite to discuss politics face it folks, work sucks. And since Ann Coulter, among others, has at the dinner table, it’s been said. It the only thing that sucks more than called his supporters crazy, and we certainly isn’t a topic for a first date, work is school, raise your glass to ris- should definitely trust her judge- and probably not for any subsequent ing tuition and sweeping class cuts! ment; the brilliant lady went on Fox ones for that matter (hint: your date How does that Pink Floyd song go? News after the Fukushima power doesn’t care). In fact, the only way “We don’t need no education!” plant meltdown in Japan and ad- political discussions are even slightly Brothers and sisters, comrades, vanced the argument that “radiation tolerable is if they are unburdened friends, break free of these annoying is good for you.” What a straight- by antiquated concepts such as ra- things called books and statistics and shooting genius. tional thought. leave politics to the experts—experts The mainstream Republican Par- Whenever those insufferable po- like Treasury Secretary Geithner ty, bless their God-fearing souls, has litical geeks complain about vio- who claimed only a few months ago rejected Paul and the rest of these lations of habeas corpus or about there was no danger that the United so-called constitutionalists, and the dangers of fractional reserve States would lose our AAA credit for good reason. These extremists Courtesy of MCT banking, we simply tune them out. rating. I went to school, I can count; have been demanding a return to a Politics and the research involved are we only lost one A. There are still 200-year-old document that guar- boring, so the obvious solution is to two more left. antees freedom of speech, the press, routinely ignore the evidence and Thank God we have President assembly, religion, the right to a fair You are the follower! simply go with your gut feeling. Barack Obama to lead us in our time trial and other ancient concepts we Why does anyone think the aver- of need. He speaks so well, and he’s are in the process of revising. This age American cares that, according handsome! Let’s make sure not to is the 21st century. If the American BRANDON COLLINS periority and achievement for just being better than the trash to the Department of the Treasury, ask him too many tough questions people want to embrace tyranny, For the Daily Titan portrayed regularly on TV. we pay more than $400 billion per about why he is failing to honor why should a fading piece of parch- That very sense of superiority is the danger in shows like year worth of interest on our na- his campaign promises; that might ment stop us? It’s a free country, after For those of us who study history, the lessons of the Ro- Jerry Springer. When you watch Springer, it’s easy to com- tional debt? make him uncomfortable. By the all. man Colosseum should be very easy to recall. One of the pare yourself to the bottom 1 percent, the dregs of society, Unless they are from ESPN, don’t way, if you don’t like his mandated The United States is a nation that purposes of the large amphitheater was to create blood-sport and to see how good your life is rather than attempting to tell me the numbers. It is self-evident health care program, you’re a racist. values diversity of thought; each of to keep the masses entertained and therefore placated. We’re better yourself. That comparison, that moment of content- that strippers, football and American Obama’s economic policy is bril- us are free to invent our own ide- a society that in its own way abhors the idea of a coliseum, edness, is the destruction of the American Dream. You’ll Idol are more interesting than cor- liant; any idiot can see that the dollar ologies at random. In the year 2011, and yet we still fall victim to the same political ploy of dis- never want to climb to the top if you feel that you’ve already recting imaginary problems such as is doing wonderfully, especially since we Americans will learn to feed our traction that the Roman emperors used; we don’t realize how hit the ceiling. the U.S.-China trade imbalance. the government is printing more all families on a diet consisting entirely similar to the Roman masses we’ve become. Jerry Springer plays off of the demand for brain-numbing Everything is fine, don’t believe the time! While on the subject of of hope and change. But you say you In a very American fashion, we’ve modernized the Colos- television. Jerry Springer, in fact, became two shows when the fairy tales about the so-called idiots, have you heard of that Ron want facts? Lame. That’s so 1990. seum to be a bloodless circus that anyone and everyone can Steve Wilkos, the former security head for the series, created watch. We’ve expunged the violence and replaced it with a his own talk show in 2007. Even worse, the 2010-11 sea- healthy dose of degradation. It’s easy to remember one of the son for The Steve Wilkos Show posted a dramatic increase in more memorable chants used for a modern coliseum, as it viewership, giving the show its highest total viewer numbers America: Always consuming tends to be the same name repeated over and over: “Jerry! in the show’s history. It’s a clear trend that shows like Jerry Jerry! Jerry!” Springer and The Steve Wilkos Show will keep popping up, GILLIAN HADLAND consumerism is this horrible idea planted by corporations and the government to get us to buy more. Yes, many of The idea that the Colosseum can be compared to shows because there will always be demand for low-grade entertain- Daily Titan Jerry Springer us are guilty of abusing the privilege of consumerism. As- like may seem far-fetched to some, but it’s ob- ment. Jerry Springer In high school, I had an art history teacher who spent the sociatedContent.com makes a great point about the abuse, vious if you look at the effects that it has. takes It’s easy to fall into the trap of mindless, garbage televi- entire class time ranting about our “consumerist society” stating that consumerism is leading to negativity because the most ridiculous, disgusting and reprehensible topics and sion. The demand for shows with high entertainment value and why we shouldn’t “conform” to what our government “more people are being killed for their sneakers and more peddles them like cheap jewelry to the masses. It’s the Mc- but no substance seems to be growing faster than the na- Jerry Springer wants us to be. He whined about how living in the early kids are seeing value not in education, but in the latest elec- Donald’s of entertainment. brings fights, strip- tional deficit. Every day it seems that some new reality show 1900s would have been so much better, because it was a tronic toy. Consumerism is driving more and more people pers, cheating, drugs and stupidity to your television while pops up with no inherent values, except to show how far time when our culture was untainted by objects and the ob- to buy, buy, buy without enjoying the pleasures of life that you sit on your cushioned couch and lord your supposed the American standard for entertainment has fallen. It’s a session of ownership. Thanks, Mr. Kadri, driver of a popu- come to us naturally.” In the beginning of consumerist cul- superiority over the squabbling morons on TV. sad commentary on what the American Dream has become, Jerry lar sports car, but here’s a bit of a history lesson: ture, the youth were excited about their freedom to buy According to the Internet Movie Database, the rather than what it was and should be. Springer Jerry Industrialization led to the rise of monopolies of produc- whatever they wanted, but they were also excited about show started in 1991. There’s a reason the Next time you cut on your TV and you see the barbarism Springer The Steve Wilkos Show tion. This new era brought Standard Oil, U.S. Steel and the their freedom to create a new lifestyle. They consumed, but show has been around for over 20 years; people eat portrayed by or the idiocy prevalent in Jersey Shore rise of the new white middle class. In a time when Victo- gave back by creating as well. it up. The entertainment factor is based on the under-culture , remember: There are better things you could be rianism was once the dominant culture, the new Commu- Tyler Durden, of Fight Club, once said, “The things you of American society. It takes the moments that middle class doing. Read a book, ride a bike, get laid for God’s sake. Just nication Revolution moved in. New establishments such own end up owning you.” Our society has become spoiled and poor Americans don’t see and shoves them into the fore- don’t get forced into the most mediocre category of society: as movie houses and amusement parks changed the era’s in the ways of consumerism, never appreciating what we front of our consciousness. It gives the viewer a sense of su- the masses. values and interests. have. It’s become too easy and ready to order. We aren’t be- A culture of consumption is born! Popular culture arises, ing creative in our uses of it. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have a topic you’d like covered in the opinion section. leading a tidal wave of new ways of talking, spending, loving When consumerism was beginning, people were anxious and living. This mass culture created a mob-like mentality. to let go of their old Victorian views and try something People were accustomed to living in a world where order, new. Since we have never had to fight for consumerism and balance and restraint were the respected cultural standards. never had any other kind of life before it, we’re just begin- Now everything switched to the opposite side. Culture was ning to lose ourselves in objects. Just buying for the sake now for amusement, to release sensations and emotions. of buying. Victorian youth had once felt that pleasure was evil, So without the Communication Revolution, we never and that domesticity and virtue ruled their lives. With this would have made certain discoveries, come up with inven- new way of consuming and liberation from their moral tions or had the building blocks to move our country up constraints, America was transformed to the 20th centu- and forward. So for those of you who are still blogging ry. People could buy what they wanted, spend what they about how consumerism is “the man’s way of keeping us wanted and live their lives with the freedom to do what down,” I suggest you log out of Facebook, put down your they wanted. Mac laptop and spend a night outside. Pioneer style. I So it’s ironic that so many people out there believe that mean, that’s what you want, isn’t it? A technological drug

JUSTIN SHANNON We are unable to concentrate be- only distract them from their future Daily Titan cause we constantly include an elec- goals, but also take away critical mo- tronic device in any activity we take ments of their social development. Every time I walk into a Barnes part in. We’re unable to do something An article in The Daily Mail, a UK- and Noble there’s a crowd of students without simultaneously listening to based newspaper, states, “We could be who appear to be studying. However, music or checking our text messages. raising a hedonistic generation who upon taking a closer look, most of the An article for National Public Ra- live only in the thrill of the computer- students are listening to their iPods, dio titled “Think You’re Multitasking, generated moment, and are in distinct checking their Facebook or texting Think Again” discusses technology and danger of detaching themselves from faster than I thought humanly possible. the myths of multitasking. The article what the rest of us would consider the There’s rarely a minute that passes states, “As technology allows people to real world.” without someone shuffling through do more tasks at the same time, the songs, sending a smiley face or provid- myth that we can multitask has never ing another hit on a social networking been stronger. But researchers say it’s site. still a myth—and they have the data Our addiction to technology is cre- to prove it. Humans, they say, don’t do ating socially inept people who can’t lots of things simultaneously. Instead, put their gadgets down, endangering we switch our attention from task to current and future generations’ abilities task extremely quickly.” to effectively communicate and func- This constant transitioning of tion. thoughts within our brains never fully Recent research compares the addic- allows us to concentrate on the task tion to technology with the addiction we’re trying to perform. We are spread- to drugs. We experience some of the ing ourselves thin by not solely focus- same physical withdrawals and highs ing on what’s in front of us. in both addictions. Imagine if Picasso had a pair of In an article from WebMD.com, headphones on while painting, or if Dr. Edward Hallowell, author of Cra- Thomas Jefferson was checking his zyBusy: Overbooked, Overstretched and Twitter while writing the Declaration About to Snap!, discusses the cons of a of Independence. There’s a reason why technologically advanced generation. an astonishing amount of amazing “There’s something very irresistible things were accomplished in centuries about an unopened message. You do past. There were little to no distrac- get a dopamine squirt from accessing tions. your messages. The mail used to come Instead of becoming addicted to once a day. Now it comes every sec- technology, people were addicted to ond,” wrote Howell. their crafts, goals and ambitions. Technology provides short experi- Currently, the most concerning de- ences of exhilaration. There’s an inevi- mographic impacted by this addiction table addiction that occurs rapidly and to technology involves children. consumes people’s time and money, According to the The New York just like a drug. Times, 36.1 percent of children ages Howell continues to discuss the 10 to 11 own a cell phone. dangers of technology, bringing to In a period of life when the brain is light the idea of multitasking in a tech- rapidly developing, constant access to nological age. “Multitasking can cause technology can cause numerous prob- the brain to overheat, like a car engine. lems. When a child who still hasn’t The brain needs periods to recover, not learned to multiply knows how to send just sleeping at night, but during the out text messages and reply to emails, day, it needs periods of rest and recov- it’s concerning. ery. It simply can’t run straight out all Kids who barely get by in school are day long at peak performance.” consumed with technologies that not

dailytitan.com/opinion dailytitan.com September 22, 2011 8 DETOUR ‘Footloose’ Nerd alert at Fullerton’s Mulberry St. gets reworked ANIBAL ORTIZ Most Nerdy Thursdays are DANIEL ZAMILPA Daily Titan themed, according to La Tour. The Daily Titan Black and white photographs group comes up with themes such as There’s a stigma with a certain cat- lined the walls of the dim-lit Italian “Thorsday,” created to coincide with egory of film that needs to be cleared restaurant, Mulberry St., in down- the theater release of the movie Thor up. Some call them copies or a com- town Fullerton. Two tables remained and oftentimes are accompanied by plete lack of originality. They have set up. Silverware, a pair of wine visuals such as videos or PowerPoints been called names, poked fun at and glasses and folded napkins were neat- that fit the theme. completely boycotted altogether by ly placed over the white tablecloth. At the time of the rapture proph- die-hard fans. The remaining tables at Mulberry ecy, a video titled The Raptor is Com- But really, film remakes are any- thing but. They’re an homage to films St. Ristorante were all covered with ing was created by La Tour and his that have made an impact on a genera- giant white sheets of paper. co-host at the time, Brian Lucett, tion. Remakes are a way to rekindle a A server dressed in a white but- who is now in San Francisco. beloved film and add a new shade to ton-up shirt and black slacks moved The night consisted of two major the original storyline. quickly to place a glass of Jim Beam themes: a European rave theme and There have been a good amount of on the table. Behind him, another a back-to-school theme, said “Quiz- film remakes that have had some posi- server dropped two bottles of New- master” Mando. tive feedback throughout the years. castle on the neighboring table. Mando incorporated the themes Films such as Freaky Friday (2003), The crowd moved in slowly; about and began the night by calling for King Kong (2005) and Scarface (1983) 20 people sat and joked in the com- three volunteers. Three men quickly have all gone on to act almost as origi- pact room, patiently waiting for the jumped out of their chairs and onto nals for younger generations since the original films were released in years pri- show to begin. Small talk could be the stage. or. The more adolescent crowd is not heard from the handful of passersby Side by side, the three men used being deprived of anything, as some and bar regulars as they lounged on their hands to clap in place of a game critics may believe. their stools. show buzzer as a silent film played on ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Elements such as who directs the Fifteen minutes past 11 p.m. and the projection screen to their left. Patrons of Mulberry St. Ristorante’s “Nerdy Thursdays” events watched the filmSolemn Hour by Mike Spies, a dark comedy exploring film, who stars in it, the budget, the Jesse La Tour welcomed everyone to The first contestant quickly an- the streets of Fullerton. Mulberry St. Ristorante hosts “Nerdy Thursdays,” providing attendees a place to discuss all things nerdy. re-adaptation of the script and plot are Nerdy Thursdays. swered “Albert Einstein” to the first what determine the quality of a film. The variety show, a combination question. Darker than a normal stage, the around Fullerton and playing a game ing through the small Italian restau- The fact that a film is a remake should of comedy, music and friendships, Marison Campbell, a red-haired microphones were placed near a step of chess against death, which is rep- rant helped encompass the European not automatically give the film a bad served as an escape from a “culture woman in her 20s, peered through leading toward a slightly elevated resented by a fire pit. rave scene as it began to clear out. rating, but some people definitely use this clouded way of thinking in regards of sameness,” said La Tour, a co-host her glasses and watched the trio from level. “It was something nerdy,” Spies “It’s the first time we’ve had this to remakes. of the show. the back of the room with her hus- kind of music,” Lyons said as he “It’s a great open mic in town. said. “The darkness and beauty of A film that is soon set to premiere “When do you see a PowerPoint band. There’s always a very friendly audi- Fullerton.” looked around. in theaters is Paramount Picture’s Foot- presentation at a bar?” La Tour said. “Every person they’ve brought has ence,” said Jon Lyons, a bartender at Spies liked the simplicity of the “Local small bands usually take loose, starring Julianne Hough, Kenny “Some people may want to think seemed to enjoy the event,” she said. Mulberry St. event. the stage and play live pieces,” Spies Wormald and directed by Craig Brew- while at the bar.” “We used to go to bed at 9 p.m., Co-host Mike Spies and his friend “It’s a group of friends and people said. er. The film, which was originally made In his presentation, La Tour but we started coming out and we wrote poetry a year and a half before that enjoy making people laugh al- After leaving the bar, two men in 1984, tells the story of Ren McCor- brought awareness to several Mexi- adjusted,” Campbell, who lives just and proceeded to do more comedy. most to the point of tears,” he said. thanked Lyons for the drinks. Lyons mack (Wormald, originally played by can murals and how some of the mu- blocks away, said. “It’s an outlet through art, music, “Nothing in between.” wished them a good night, calling Kevin Bacon) who moves from Boston rals have been painted over. Campbell likes Nerdy Thursdays poetry – this show encompasses all La Tour also tried to find numer- them by name as he went back to to the small town of Beaumont where “The shows usually consist of co- because it’s original and she found that,” said Spies, who performed sev- ous ways to help his community. polishing his glasses. dancing and rock ‘n’ roll music has been banned. medic PowerPoints,” La Tour, who it interesting to see local people do eral times during the night. “This is my culture,” La Tour said. Nerdy Thursday is scheduled for After being asked why they decided works as a part-time English profes- “amazing things.” “I want to contribute, this is one 11 p.m. every Thursday at Mul- One of the videos of the night to be a part of the remake of this film, sor at Cal State Fullerton and Fuller- “But some people hesitate to go featured a black and white dramat- thing I thought of.” berry St. Ristorante in downtown both Hough and Brewer had similar ton College, said. up and joke,” she added. ic comedy depicting him walking The sound of techno beats echo- Fullerton. responses of being so impacted by the film as a child having a strong, inner connection to the film as artists. Costumed crusaders infiltrate movie theaters Hough went on to comment, “I have to tell you … when I first found LUKE CHERNEY comic books as well as an increasing out they were doing a remake of an Daily Titan fan base, has led to the proliferation iconic movie like Footloose, which is Comic book movies have inun- of the genre. really close to my heart … I grew up watching this movie and … I thought dated our popular culture for the “They already have a built-in fan the same thing, like, ugh, remakes, better part of the decade. base from the comics,” said Chris- they suck, you know? Nobody ever Even casual viewers who have tian Montanez, 22, a business ma- does them justice ... but then when never had an interest in costumed jor. I did find out that Craig Brewer was crusaders are familiar with comic Gilbert Beltran, a marketing ma- attached … there’s nobody that could heroes like Superman and Batman. jor, agreed when he said, “They’re have done it justice the way that he Film adaptations have helped to popular because of the fact that has.” attract people who wouldn’t think they’re an easy thing for business Almost in the same sense, Brewer to pick up a comic book. Because models just because they have such said, “I was the kid who didn’t hang out of great storytelling and direction, a niche community already reading with the popular kids, was always sing- new fans are introduced to old he- the comic books. They can build off ing, dancing and acting in the drama room, so when I watched (this film), I roes like Captain America, who of that. They already have the story wanted to be like Kevin Bacon.” made his latest silver-screen appear- there.” Brewer also said that because of his ance in Captain America: The First Comic book movies would go strong attachment to the film, being Avenger. unnoticed had it not been for able to consult and work with the writ- The film’s creators decided to multi-faceted characters and riv- er of the 1984 version, Dean Pitchford, center the story around the long eting plots. Montanez said in the was almost like a dream come true for mythology surrounding the hero. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures end it was all about “the story. It him. Captain America made his first pa- wasn’t just a bunch of explosions. Both Brewer and Hough also en- perback appearance in 1941, where, Comic book movies like Paramount Pictures’ Captain America: The First Avenger have infiltrated popular cinema, part of a growing The characters, they’re compelling, couraged to go watch Footloose with just like in the movie, he was shown trend of adapted comic book and graphic novel movies. they’re not one-dimensional.” an open mind and not have the mind punching Hitler in the face after the With the recent string of Marvel preset that because it’s a remake, it’s go- ing to suck. Having both stayed true to scrawny Steve Rogers received the when one realizes how much stu- Studios let it ride on these sum- Internet Movie Database, and all movies building to a climax in The the original film and tweaked a couple Spider Man Avengers experimental super soldier formula. dios are betting on these movies to mer popcorn flicks because they are three of the movies fall , slated for a 2012 release points that make better sense for to- However, the movies do well work and ultimately turn profit- money-making monsters. between the top 21 box office spots, date; Christopher Nolan’s final Bat- day’s audience, the film is a combina- when they appease true fans by re- able. Big summer movies are called Considering that Christopher it’s no wonder studios feel they can man movie, The Dark Knight Rises; tion that is sure to please both lovers maining loyal to the original source tent poles because they hold up the Nolan’s The Dark Knight is the third lean on the material. a Spider Man reboot; and a Super- of the original and younger audiences material. studios to make their costly, some- highest-grossing movie of all time, Some feel the amount of already- man film in the works, it looks like today, especially teenagers who have This is something to think about times dangerously expensive films. at $533 million according to the available resources, over 70 years of comic book films are here to stay. never seen it.

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This is what you get excited for as a hockey Last season’s top goal scorer for the Titans was senior for- player.” ward Chris Houlihan, who netted 25 goals and 35 points in 30 games. Losing that point production might hurt, but the Titans remain confident in their offensive presence. Although Heethuis said the team is young, the Titans are growing into a tight-knit group. Anyone who has played a team sport knows that camara- derie is key to holding a team together and creating chemis- try; the Titans know this as well. CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan “It takes up a lot of your time playing on this team, even Senior midfielder Caitlin Mellano takes a throw-in during a match this season. She is joined on the team by younger sister Lauren. when you’re not playing hockey,” McDevitt said. “Just last night we had 14 or 15 guys go out to dinner (after practice).” The Titans have been training the whole summer for the Sisters on and off the pitch upcoming season at Head Coach Nick Moran’s gym, Primal Justice Training Center in Irvine, working on off-ice condi- CLARK PAGADUAN er sister in 2010 when she joined the a line across the floor and she would tioning. Daily Titan Titans. Since then, the two have spent antagonize me,” Caitlin said, laughing. “(Coach Moran) was nice enough to let us all go in there almost all their time in each other’s Even on the field, Caitlin doesn’t and use it whenever we want, so that’s definitely different In every family, a story is playing it- company. hesitate to put on her big sister hat. from seasons past where we’ve never had anything like that, Daily Titan file photo self out. For the Mellano sisters, it’s the “Twenty-four seven, we’re always Head Coach Demian Brown is witness joy of playing a game they both love, together. We just do everything to- to the Mellano sister love. soccer, side by side. gether,” said Lauren. “It’s nice having the sisters. The type Senior midfielder and team cap- Caitlin added, “The only time we’re of camaraderie they have encourages a tain, Caitlin, 22, and sophomore de- not together is in class because we’re better relationship within the program. Aztecs Drop Titans in Five Volleyball’s Pink Night fender, Lauren, 19, have been gracing in different classes. Literally, we come One of the funniest things about it is the soccer field together almost their here together, leave together, eat din- when they get on each other. With The San Diego State Aztecs were too much to handle The defending Big West champion Cal State entire lives. Their father, Bob Mel- ner together and watch the same shows Caitlin being the captain, her responsi- lano, who played baseball at Cal State for the Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team Tues- Fullerton women’s volleyball team is hosting Pink together. Everything is together pretty bility is to keep everybody accountable. Fullerton for two seasons in the ‘80s, much.” With the fact that her younger sister is day as the Titans fell in five sets in San Diego. The loss Night Saturday against the UC Santa Barbara dropped CSUF to 5-7, including two five-set losses. began their soccer careers at a very Now several games into the current on the team, it doesn’t change how she Gauchos. Any fan who wears pink will be allowed The Titans won the first set 25-20 before dropping the young age by placing them in peewee season, the sisters are looking to build captains her. That’s always nice to see.” second and third sets 14-25 and 19-25, respectively. After to watch the match for free. soccer at age 4. on momentum from last season as the With Caitlin graduating this year, CSUF posted a 25-18 win in the fourth set, the Aztecs The CSUF Pink Ribbon Club will be in atten- From then on, both of them played team pursues a Big West conference this is the last season the Mellano sis- won the final set 8-15. dance, passing out information about breast can- soccer in AYSO, club teams, high title. Caitlin, who finished tied for fifth ters will be playing soccer together for The Titans fell to 0-18 all time at SDSU. cer awareness and pink ribbons. The Pink Ribbon school and now for the Titans. Caitlin, in the Big West last year with five as- the Titans. Lauren admits that she will Sophomore Bre Moreland led the Titans with a match- Club can also be seen at CSUF women’s soccer who is a little over two years older than sists, is five helpers (she has seven career miss playing with her sister and is ap- high 16 kills while adding 10 digs. CSUF junior Kayla games as well this season. Lauren, credits their father for their total) shy of breaking into the school’s preciative of the bond they share on Neto posted a double-double with 12 kills and 12 digs. Friday the Titans will take on the Cal Poly SLO strong love of the game. top 10 list. Lauren, who scored two the field. Johnna Fouch led the Aztecs with 51 assists and 15 Mustangs, and all fans under 12 will be allowed in “We grew up in a very athletic fam- goals last season, is working to earn “It’s definitely going to be sad. I’ve ily; he raised us all to be very athletic,” digs. Summer Nash added 10 kills and 13 digs for SDSU. for free. After the match, the players and coaches herself a steady starting position. been playing with her forever. I really said Caitlin. “Each of us in our fam- Though they spend plenty of time like playing with her. If I need help The Aztecs landed 57 kills to outpace Fullerton’s 50 will be signing posters and taking pictures with all and also served 11 aces. Paije Pearson had four of the aces ily were playing at least two sports, he together, the sisters have drastically with anything, she’s always there. Just fans in attendance. while Fouch added three. Neto posted the Titans’ only would coach a majority of them. We different personalities that form an in- playing with her, there’s a connection. two aces. SDSU also had 12 blocks to CSUF’s nine. The Titans are looking to make a return trip to were always very active.” teresting dynamic. Lauren’s easygoing I just know what she’s going to do and The match wrapped up the Titan’s non-conference the NCAA tournament this year, and this is the The sisters, who are from Fullerton, nature sometimes conflicts with Cait- she knows what I’m going to do,” Lau- schedule until late November. CSUF will face Cal Poly start of their Big West season. attended high school at nearby Troy lin’s structured and ordered personality. ren said. SLO and UC Santa Barbara this weekend in Titan Gym where they both garnered numerous It’s a combination that created lasting Caitlyn shared the same sentiment. to begin its defense of the Big West Conference Title. player accolades. They played there childhood memories. “It’s definitely unique to play with together for two years before Caitlin “It drives me crazy. Thank good- your sister for multiple years. Not too Brief by Patrick Corbet Brief by Elliot Cook graduated and joined the CSUF team ness we don’t share rooms anymore. many people get that opportunity. in 2008. Lauren reunited with her old- Because when we did share, we drew There’s no disadvantage,” Caitlin said.

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