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Vol. 88 Issue 5 September 9, 2010 Recent reactions WHAT’S INSIDE DETOUR to religious debate A look into the soul-search- ing memoir Eat Pray Love Collection of facts and opinions regarding the ...... 4 constructions of the Islamic community center near ground zero. OPINION See RESPONSES, page 3 How to tell he is not that into you ...... 6 SPORTS Wrestling program receives second wind ...... 8

dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton TOLERANCE IN QUESTION Controversy raised regarding the construction of an Islamic community center as the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches Islamic holy day Tension escalates over building of center smoking, sex, alcohol, etc. It ALYSSA WEJEBE was previously called Cordoba House in hon- ing the cultural center, said in an Op-Ed for the Muslims impose dis- teaches you patience and helps Staff Writer or of the city that was ruled by Muslims from New York Times that the construction of the you understand the pain that the eighth to 13th centuries. Now it is named community center would continue. cipline, seek spiritual those who are less fortunate Park51, after the project’s location two blocks “Our broader mission — to strengthen rela- reflection may have to endure.” The United States has been embroiled in a from the old World Trade Center. tions between the Western and Muslim worlds Amiwala attends her mosque controversial debate over plans to build an Is- Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, the leader advocat- and to help counter radical ideology — lies not ALLY BORDAS in Corona on a daily basis. lamic community center (commonly known as in skirting the margins of issues that have polar- Staff Writer “You also should try to avoid a mosque) near ground zero in New York. ized relations within the Muslim world and be- watching TV, listening to mu- For many, that distance is too close for tween non-Muslims and Muslims,” Rauf sic and such, just to keep your- comfort. said. “It lies in confronting them as Every year Muslims around self focused on God,” Amiwala The center has been proposed a joint multi-faith, multina- the world celebrate the Islamic said. to be built about two blocks tional effort.” tradition of Ramadan. Though Ramadan is a time to dispel away from the site of the there are 1.3 billion Muslims all evil thoughts, actions and old World Trade Center, See MOSQUE, page 3 world wide who are followers words. Avoiding gossip and according to the Los of the Islamic prophet Muham- negative energy is also a must. Angeles Times. mad, many people are not aware Nonprofit radio did a special The center when their Muslim co-workers report and interview about Ra- or fellow Islamic students are madan on Aug. 10, 2010. Vali celebrating the holiest month of Nasr, a professor at Tufts Uni- Islamic tradition. versity’s Fletcher School of Law Ramadan takes place in the and Diplomacy, answered ques- ninth month of the Islamic lu- tions on Ramadan and gave a nar calendar. This year Rama- basic background information dan began after sunset on Aug. on the holiday. 10 and will continue until sun- rise on Sept. 10, lasting around See RAMADAN, page 2 30 days. “Ramadan commemorates the period when Muhammad is said to have received the first recitations of the Quran from Allah via the angel Gabriel,” said Boston University scholar Stephen Prothero, in a CNN report. Cal State Fullerton student Asra Amiwala, 21 years old and a senior liberal studies major, describes the basics of Ramadan. “It is a holy month where Muslims avoid things such as food,

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Reaction to controversy puts freedom of religion in perspective CHRIS POTRYKUS citizens, we have the right to practice religion freely.” basketball court, a performing arts center, a 500-seat auditorium a museum Staff Writer El-Hajjaoui is a member of the Muslim Student Association, a religious and a culinary school among a number of other services. organization that reaches out to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The MSA “Only the top two floors are going to be space for prayer,” Mohamedui, seeks to educate the campus community about Islam and debunk any mis- president of MSA said. Our Founding Fathers believed America should be a beacon of freedom conceptions about their religion. One of the biggest concerns by the opponents of the project, namely and set in stone some of the most basic yet elusive freedoms in human rights “99.9 percent of Muslims in the United States denounce 9/11,” El-Hajj- 9/11 Families for a Safe & Strong America, is the sensitivity to the site. The history. Americans have the freedom of speech and freedom to practice the aoui said. “That is not what our religion stands for. Those are political fanat- organization considers ground zero as hallowed. religion of our choosing. Americans can protest and vote our officials out of ics. It’s time that Muslim Americans are detached from (Sept. 11).” “Nobody disputes the freedom of religion,” said Bonnie McEneaney, the office when we think they are wrong. The project is often referred to in the media as a mosque. But according widow of a Sept. 11. McEneaney was quoted in the New York Daily News. The recent controversy over the building of a mosque in the ground zero to the Cordoba Initiative’s website, which is the official title of the project, “The question isn’t about that. The question is about sensitivity. To me, this area of New York City has put the freedom of religion into perspective for it’s much more than that. is solely about sensitivity, the feelings of friends and relatives who lost loved many Cal State Fullerton students. “It’s more of a community center,” said Ozair Mohamedui, a 23-year-old ones on 9/11.” “Our First Amendment right is our freedom of religion,” said Rached business major. “Technically a mosque is just a place for prayer.” El-Hajjaoui, a 24-year-old biology and accounting major. “As American The building plan includes an athletic center with a swimming pool, See REACTION, page 3

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com September 9, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS The ethics INTERNATIONAL of public Gang targets those probing Mexican migrant killings relations WASHINGTON – Slowly but surely, the criminal gang behind the killing of 72 migrants late last month is killing anyone coming close to the case. Officials confirmed lateT uesday that they had found the bodies of a prosecutor Current, future members and investigator into the massacre. Earlier this week, the bodies turned up of of campus organization three of the alleged gunmen involved in the execution-style killings. The new deaths underscore the power of the criminal organizations involved have their first meeting in migrant trafficking. KEITH COUSINS NATIONAL Staff Writer The Public Relations Student So- Obama proposes $300 billion business tax break ciety of America met Wednesday to MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Muslims in Southern California pray five times throughout the day. They face the northeast because that is the direction of Mecca. welcome interested students and par- WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama proposes $300 bil- ticipate in an ethics discussion. lion in business tax breaks and more broadly addresses how he plans to PRSSA, a student-run organi- revive the economy in a speech in Cleveland, Ohio, an economically zation that works closely with the battered city in a big swing state. RAMADAN: TIME FOR SPIRITUAL REFLECTION Public Relations Society of America, It’s also where Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, who’s poised to be the hosts speaker sessions, helps students next speaker of the House of Representatives if Republicans win control ... Continued from page 1 their experiences thus far. like burning a shared tradition, it is get internships and attends a national in November, gave his own speech on the economy in recent weeks. “Muslims fast during the day, but burning God’s name and his word.” conference every year. Wednesday’s speech is more about the politics of the economy than “Ramadan is a period dedicated they also break the fast usually in The Imam, or religious direc- “It’s a great opportunity to net- fixing it, for Congress is unlikely to act on these proposals before the to God. It’s a period of spiritual re- large events. They get together with tor, at the mosque in Anaheim also work, we have a really good mentor elections. Obama’s combining a populist tax stand against the rich with flection,” Nasr said. “It’s a period of family, with friends. It’s often a feast,” commented on the controversy sur- program and touch on every aspect pitches for business-friendly tax breaks that put Republicans on the imposing discipline on ones desire, Nasr said. rounding the Florida pastor wanting of the public relations field,” said spot. most basic desires and wants, which “They invite people to their homes, to burn the Quran. Kristina Bello, fundraising director. is hunger and thirst. And it’s an im- and they also go out a lot after the “Symbolically speaking it is a ter- Cal State Fullerton Chapter Presi- portant part of the Muslim religious fast breaks and spend differently than rible thing that could trigger a wave dent Christa Keizer stressed that the calendar.” they do the rest of the year,” Nasr of actions and reactions that are ex- organization promotes hands-on STATE “Muslims pray five times through- said. tremely negative,” said Imam Mo- experience by working closely with Appeal for more marijuana clinics heard out the day beginning with the dawn The last 10 days of Ramadan are hammed Faqih. But Faqih has hope. nonprofit organizations such as prayer, two afternoon prayers, a sun- usually the most intense. Many Mus- “These actions further confirm the Ready OC – a group that is raising set prayer and an evening prayer, lims take time off work or time off need for more education and eradi- LOS ANGELES – Operators of medical marijuana clinics ap- awareness for emergency prepara- prayers are completed in about three from school in order to spend as cation of ignorance, since ignorance tion. pealed to the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday to allow more clin- to five minutes” said Annan Aboul- many hours as they can in prayer. leads to actions like these,” Imam ics to stay open citywide, saying many facilities would otherwise just “Our members graduate and have Nasr, Executive Assistant at the Is- Sometimes people will even spend Faqih said. the experience and create networks operate illegally. lamic Institute of Orange County.” all night in their mosques in order to Aboul-Nasr also said that the Under the city’s latest interpretation of a new ordinance, only 41 that help them get internships as well “During Ramadan additional eve- finish the month strong. Quran is a collection of prayers that as jobs,” Keizer said. clinics would be allowed to stay open citywide, even though the City ning prayers are made as Muslims Recent reports about a pastor in signify respect, tolerance for others Council initially said it wanted to allow at least 70. Marijuana clinic It is the experience and network- seek to increase their good deeds and Florida who intends to burn copies and peace. ing provided by the organization that operators and supporters said 41 was insufficient for a city this size and earn forgiveness from their Lord,” of the Quran on Sept. 11 has created “Many people in our congregation many clinics would simply opt to flout the law. drew many interested students to Aboul-Nasr said. “By the time Ra- much controversy in the media and are trying to raise awareness about Wednesday’s event. 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Contact Us at [email protected] September 9, 2010 Campus & World NEWS 3 MOSQUE: CULTURAL CENTER OUTCRY ANALYZED Responses to mosque ... Continued from page 1 people’s sentiments must be considered. Rauf insisted that it is a commu- “It might not have been the smart- issue voiced nity center, not a mosque. And also est place to establish the center because said that it will include different fea- of the emotion it stirs up,” O’Regan tures such as a play area for children, said. classrooms and a swimming pool, Benjamin J. Hubbard, professor Rev. Terry Jones, a pastor of an Evangelical separate prayer locations for Mus- emeritus of comparative religion at church in Florida plans to burn copies of the lims, Jews, Christians and people Cal State Fullerton and an author of with other faiths and a multi-faith an Op-Ed in the Orange County Reg- Quran, the Muslim holy book, on Sept. 11. memorial honoring the victims of ister concerning American Muslims, the Sept. 11 attacks. absolutely believes the Constitution The debate over the Islamic com- gives the center the right to be built. His threats come after a wave of anti-Muslim munity center has stirred debate over However, the organization Sept. 11 sentiment arising from the proposed building freedom of religion in the U.S. Families for Peaceful Tomorrows sup- “Muslims have the same right to ports the construction of the Islamic of an Islamic center in New York. practice their religion as everyone community center. else in this country,” said President Scott Spitzer, assistant professor of Barack Obama. political science, lived in New York at “He followed the Constitution, the time of Sept. 11. which protects that right,” said Val- “I don’t think we honor anyone by MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor erie O’Regan, assisstant professor of being intolerant and dominated by Backdrop: Outside of the Islamic Institute of Orange County, located in Anaheim, Calif. the Politics, Administration and Jus- our fears,” Spitzer said. Above: Inside the intisitute, during the Cuhr afternoon prayer, a man reads the Quran. tice Department. “I think it’s a safe Hubbard doesn’t buy the center

position.” having a possible relationship with ter- the Taliban and al-Qaeda. sides of the issue are further divided I think it’s a perfect example of being an extremist

Max Dery, a professor in the rorists. “They oppose Sufism, think of it as amongst themselves. “from another religion or culture. It’s something that will

Criminal Justice and Political Sci- “I don’t think there’s any connec- a kind of heretical type of Islam, a cor- “You’ve got Muslims that support bother us, but it’s something that he wants. We“ shouldn’t ence Department, talked about the tion to Islamic extremism at all,” Hub- rupted form of Islam,” Starr said. the establishment of a mosque or com- act on it as Muslims; we should protest against it, but we First Amendment’s two clauses on bard said. Spitzer said that Sufism is a mystical munity center, saying this is a country shouldn’t do any violent acts to refute it, because that’s religion. He said that he believed the center branch of Islam of freedom of religion,” O’Regan said. exactly what he (Rev. Terry Jones) wants.

He explained that there is the would have the opposite effect, pro- Starr said that there are many Sufis “And you have Muslims who think

Establishment Clause, which pre- moting more reli- in the world, and it’s insensitive to establish the center – Ozair Mohamedui, 23, president of

vents the establishment of any state gious tolerance. I don’t think we honor “ that the move- there.” CSUF’s Muslim Student Association religion, and that there was then the According to the anyone by being intolerant and ment tends to be She said non-Muslims are also split, Free Exercise Clause, which allows LA Times, that po- “ very moderate. with advocates for free religious prac- everyone to exercise the religion of sition is contrary dominated by our fears... “He’s (Rauf) tice and those who protest their belief their choice. to U.S. Rep. Peter been an adviser in an inherent insensitivity. Dery said it is that second clause King, ranking mi- - Scott Spitzer to the govern- Jarret Lovell, associate professor of that closely relates to the Islamic cen- nority leader of the Assistant professor of political science ment ever since division of politics, administration ter issue. Homeland Security 9/11. From time and justice, said that there are already “So essentially, I believe that Committee, who to time, they call mosques in downtown Manhattan, al- the people who wish to build the cited the 1993 bombing of the World on him,” Starr said. “Right now, he’s ready in the vicinity of ground zero. mosque have a constitutional right Trade Center as an example of a terror- on a speaking trip to Islamic countries, Lovell said it isn’t a new issue, and under the First Amendment to place ist plot created from a mosque. and his message is that the U.S. is not that it’s simply being emphasized for I think it is really tragic,” Hub- minute,” Hubbard said. “I think the mosque where they wish,” Dery Bradley Starr, professor in the Com- an enemy of Islam, that the U.S. guar- political reasons. bard“ said. “Tragic and dispicable. that there is a lot of pressure being said. “As a constitutional issue, it parative Religion and Liberal Studies antees religious liberty, and that Mus- “Every election, we have a culture It flies in a face of the first amend- put on him. I think he may back strikes me as pretty clear.” Departments, said that Rauf is part of lims are free to practice their religion war,” Lovell said. ment guaranteeing freedom of down. I hope so.”

Although O’Regan acknowledged a movement in Islam called Sufism, in this country.” Resistance to mosques spans across religion and it serves to alienate In regard to the pastor’s ac-

the legal right, she said that other which is also opposed by people like O’Regan said that even the two the nation. Muslim Americans, the vast ma- tions possibly being a reflaction of

jority of whom love this country America’s views. Absolutely not.

and accept its core values.” It is one thing to“ not accept Islam “My hope is that so many as your religion. It’s quite another REACTION: COMMUNITY VOICES THEIR OPINION ON ISSUE American religious and political to insult and persecute someone ... Continued from page 1 article in USA Today, about 60 Mus- and I personally know a couple.” America, we celebrate the freedom leaders have decried this book else’s faith. lims died during the attack, including “I can understand why people of religion and we have to practice burring that their response will Sarah Palin also commented, say- an EMT who bypassed work to offer would be bothered just because of that.” prevent this from happening,” – Benjamin J. Hubbard, ing “to build a mosque at ground zero his services. the history of 9/11,” said Trina Tan, New York City mayor Michael Hubbard said. professor emeritus of com- is just a stab in the heart of families of “There were a lot of Muslim Ameri- administrative chair of CSUF’s As- Bloomberg said on the Daily Show “I also think that the pastor parative religion at CSUF. the innocent victims of those horrific cans that were also victimized because sociated Students Inc. Association that he supports this project since the may change his mind at the last attacks.” of these attacks,” said Mohamedui. for InterCultural Awareness. “But I controversy began and claims a large But Mohamedui believes that is “It’s not just other religions or other do believe it would be insensitive to majority of Sept. 11 families are also an unfair position. According to an cultures. There were also Muslims deny the mosque to be built. Here in in favor. Former House Majority Leader Newt Gingrich, the leading Repub- lican voice of dissent, said on his website, “Building this structure on the edge of the battlefield created by Most Americans say the strongly negative views. The new radical Islamists is not a celebration “planned Muslim community results come alongside increas- of religious pluralism and mutual center and place of worship ingly critical public views of Is- tolerance; it is a political statement of should not be built in Lower lam: 49 percent of all Americans

shocking arrogance and hypocrisy.” Manhattan, with the sensitive say they have generally unfavor-

Gingrich also compared the proj- locale being their overwhelming able opinions of Islam, compared

ect to the Nazis putting up a sign at objection, according to a new with 37 percent who say they

the Washington Holocaust Museum Washington Post-ABC News have favorable ones.“ That’s the or the Japanese putting up a site near poll. most negative split on the ques- Pearl Harbor. Two-thirds of those polled ob- tion in Post-ABC polls dating to Another notable figure in support ject to the prospective Cordoba October 2001. of the project is President Barack House complex near the site of Obama. The president spoke at an the former twin towers, includ- - The Washington Post Iftar, a dinner when Muslims break ing a slim majority who express their fast during the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, saying “our commit- ment to religious freedom must be unshakable.” A number of opposition leaders were not happy with the president’s comments. “Barack Obama has abandoned America at the place where America’s heart was broken nine years ago...” said Debra Burlingame of 9/11 Fami- First Amendment

lies for a Safe and Secure America. “

As the fight for the Cordoba House

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment rages on, El-Hajjaoui believes it is

of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;“ or time for Muslims to take action. abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the “Its time for us to stand up for our right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition rights, just like the African Americans the government for a redress of grievances. stood up for their rights, just like women stood up for their rights, just like every minority group in the Unit- - U.S. Constitution ed States has done,” El-Hajjaoui said. “We need be more proactive in opening up. We need to teach people… that Islam is a very peaceful religion.”

dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com September 9, 2010 4 DETOUR Book: Eat Pray Love OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY behind and move forward towards self ashram. She successfully attained the Staff Writer discovery. She was desperate to love her art of devotion through deep medi- life again. tation in India. She finds true joy in After a messy divorce, Gilbert sold Indonesia, her last stop, as the paradise You would think she had it all as an her apartment and embarked on a atmosphere allows her to find love. accomplished writer married to a hand- year-long journey to Italy, India and Although this book may seem like some man, living in a prestigious home Indonesia, to find the balance between it’s only geared towards women in in Manhattan. Elizabeth Gilbert was worldly pleasures and divine transcen- search of self-help or readers who re- an educated and ambitious modern dence. ligiously worship Oprah’s Book Club, American woman who had the kind of Her love for the romantic Italian Eat Pray Love is universal. life many envied. But something was language led her to Italy, where she We all go through stages of self- missing. She wanted out. learned to appreciate the finer things in evaluation during crisis, and through Eat Pray Love, part of Oprah Win- life, like gelato, pasta and pizza. After beautiful prose, Gilbert makes her ex- frey’s Book Club, takes you on a jour- living in Italy for four months and 23 perience so relateable. She is a writer ney of spiritual growth. Gilbert had lost pounds heavier, Gilbert traveled to In- full of humor and sincerity; you can’t battles not only with her marriage, but dia to dedicate herself to the practice of help but love her for her honesty and with herself. Out of an act of despera- yoga. She spent four months exploring choice of words. tion, she decided to leave everything spirituality while living in her guru’s “But my one mighty travel talent is KRYSTLE UY / Staff Writer that I can make friends with anybody; I can make friends with the dead,” Gil- Festival patrons braved the heat and long lines at the Fuck Yeah Festival at Los Angeles State Park Sept. 6. bert wrote in Eat Pray Love. “If there Book: isn’t anyone else around to talk to, I Mockingjay could probably make friends with a ERIN BRADLEY sty and fiery hunting partner from four-foot-tall pile of Sheetrock.” Staff Writer the Seam, or smooth-talking Peeta, a If you see the film adaptation of Eat Music fans gather at FYF baker’s son who shares her nightmares Pray Love, starring Julia Roberts, you from the Hunger Games. will be disappointed. The film high- Animal Collective and the reunion their hands on their legs. The band Empty your quiver and load your KRYSTLE UY When Gale joins the rebellion and lights the book’s main points and is of metal band Sleep. The festival also played “Me and Mia,” whose hooky bow because Katniss Everdeen is as Staff Writer the Capitol hijacks Peeta, Katniss’s love visually enticing, with the travel scen- offered comedy by Janeane Garofalo, guitar riffs left fans smiling and clap- lethal as ever in Suzanne Collins’s con- life becomes a weapon for both the ery and all-star cast, but lacks Gilbert’s Paul Scheer and more. ping. Cal State Fullerton alumni Da- clusion to the bestselling The Hunger Capitol and the rebellion. She does sharp wit and detail evident in the In its eighth year, “Fuck Yeah Fes- People from all walks of life came to vid Ponce, 26, said Ted Leo and the Games trilogy, Mockingjay. not know whom to trust or whom to book. tival” welcomed thousands to Los An- FYF. Everyone from infants to the gray Pharmacists were his favorite band of The young adult series, which in- kill, but one thing is certain: she must Eat Pray Love is an awakening to our geles State Park on Sept. 6. Many felt haired, from shaved heads to dread- the festival. cludes The Hunger Games, Catching assassinate President Snow, the inven- emotional and spiritual needs. We may the hiccups of last year’s festival like locks, vintage attire to headdresses and “(Leo) was really intense,” Ponce Fire and Mockingjay, released Aug. tor of the Hunger Games, and the cre- not be able to travel around the world long lines, overpriced food and water, bright face paint and half-naked people said. 24, is gaining popularity with older ator of her agony and the slave driver to pursue self discovery, but Eat Pray and braving through the park’s dry and to those wearing glittered tops. Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) may audiences for its political undertones, of the districts. Love proves that it’s possible to live a dusty terrain in 100 degree weather. Highlights of the festival included have drawn one of the biggest crowds graphic descriptions and page turning With more adrenaline-fueled battle fulfilled life. Some fans covered their faces and hardcore punk band 7Seconds, whose of the night. The audience seemed plot lines. sequences, emotional and bloody coughed from the massive amounts of fans danced to their sets in mosh pits, entranced by his performance, with Everdeen’s story grabs readers from confrontations, and plenty of graphic dust at the park. Many were fatigued bobbing their heads to crowd favorites, visuals of ominous creatures and ka- the beginning of the series when she violence, Collins shows the horror and dehydrated from the heat, as little such as “Young Till I Die.” leidoscopic effects displayed on the volunteers on behalf of her sister for of oppression, the danger of power shade was available. Tents and shade Indie rock/folk band Local Natives screen behind him. However, feedback the Hunger Games, an annual event hungry rulers and the force it takes to provided by trees were overpopulated from Silverlake drew in huge crowds from the speakers from the ambient hosted by the dystopian Capitol that stop them. From combat training in with people trying to keep cool in be- with energetic drumming and three and drone-infused jams floating over places 24 children from the 12 districts District 13 to the slimy, bloody battle tween performances. part harmonies. The band opened with Panda Bear’s melodic yelps caused fans of Panem in a specialized arena. With on the blocks of the Capitol, Collins’s Everywhere festival-goers went, they their catchy “Camera Talk,” which to plug their ears. cameras rolling, and all Panem citizens vivid descriptions will make readers waited in line. The line for will-call sounded even better than the album “Panda Bear is the best act here,” are forced to watch the children fight keep the lights on. Her quick ability to stretched from the entrance toward version. Fans danced enthusiastically said Tim Koh, bassist of lo-fi psyche- to the death. kill off important characters will leave Chinatown with the wait time near- and sang along. delic rock band Ariel Pink’s Haunted When Katniss beats the Capitol at readers shocked, exhausted and blind- ing two hours. Some waited in line an “(Local Natives) gave a really good Graffiti. its own game, saving herself and fellow sided, as if they were in battle them- hour to buy food or $4 water bottles, energy and they did well in a festival FYF also included FYF Fan Fest on District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark, she selves. Mockingjay does not end lightly which were sold out by night’s end. and not in a club environment, which Sunday, featuring three shows, includ- becomes the face of a district-wide re- and the horrifying, yet heartwarming However, crowds were eager to take is not what they’re used to,” said Re- ing The Rapture at the Ecohplex in Los bellion; she becomes the Mockingjay. story of the girl who was on fire will be in the festival’s performance featuring becca Peloquin, 25, of Los Angeles. Angeles, a free show by Davilla 666 at Troubled by nightmares of the are- difficult to forget. 36 music acts ranging from rising un- “Having seen them many times, they the Echo and Panda Bear at the Glass- na, haunted by children she watched Mockingjay will not be the end for derground bands, LA-based acts and did great.” house in Pomona. die and those she killed herself, Katniss Katniss and her troops. Lionsgate Courtesy of Elizabeth Gilbert reunions of music legends. Headliners Power punk rock band Ted Leo and The small venue was packed with worries mostly about hurting the ones Films will adapt the books to film, were dance punk band The Rapture, the Pharmacists’ set had the audience fans as they bobbed their heads to the she loves, and cannot decide whom beginning with The Hunger Games, In her best-selling novel, Elizabeth Gilbert experimental musician Panda Bear of bouncing up and down, while tapping anthemetic “Comfy in Nautica.” she loves more: Gale, her equally ang- scheduled to be released late 2011. travels the world to find balance in life. Carell bids farewell to ‘Office’ JOEY SZILAGYI Staff Writer

It’s that time again, television fans. As students begin to settle into their classes and deal with the early stress of the semester, television networks prepare to air their fall schedule. Among the shows that will be most anticipated is NBC’s The Office. The popular comedy has been very successful, as it has received several Emmy nominations and awards, including “Outstanding Comedy Series” in 2006. As The Office enters its seventh season, it looks to fill the vacancy left by one of its stars. Lead actor Steve Carell, who plays Michael Scott, manager of fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin Inc., is preparing to leave when his contract ends at the conclusion of the upcoming season. At the premiere of Despicable Me, Carell told E! News that he is leaving the show. “I just think it’s time,” Carell said. “I Courtesy of NBC just thought it was time for my character to go.” Steve Carell, who plays paper company manager Michael Scott, will leave NBC’s The While it is unknown who will re- Office after its seventh season. Carell said he feels it’s time to retire his character. place Carell, whoever it is will have their work cut out for them, as Carell Fischer and Ed Helms, who starred in get promoted to the lead role,” said was nominated five consecutive years The Hangover, are also recognizable on Samantha Ruiz, 18, a freshman unde- for an Emmy for “Outstanding Ac- the big screen. cided major. tor in a Comedy Series.” He has also “Who knows what is going to hap- The season premiere of The Office starred in blockbuster movies like The pen,” said Eddie Sandoval, 20, a soph- airs Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on NBC. 40 Year Old Virgin, Evan Almighty and omore undecided major and longtime most recently, Dinner for Schmucks. fan of the show. “(Carell) is so freaking Before fans of The Office start worry- funny, I just don’t see any good replace- ing about the departure of Carell, they ment for him.” should consider the shows’ strong sup- Some students refuse to watch alto- porting cast as possible replacements, gether once Carell leaves. whose careers have also blossomed “There are other shows on during from the successful show. Rainn Wil- that time,” said Mike Everton, 18, son, who plays Carell’s sidekick, was freshman English major. nominated for an Emmy for “Out- Others are optimistic about the standing Supporting Actor in a Com- shows’ future. edy Series” and also played the lead role “The show has such a solid cast... in The Rocker. John Krasinski, Jenna there are a bunch of people who can

Monday: Pub Karaoke

MICHELLEE COOPER Pub Karaoke Coordinator. “(Stu- embarrassed to sing, she hopes to Staff Writer dents) can come out and participate one day sing onstage. in free events and contests that have “We want to get the Pub full prizes ranging from gift cards to packed, where everyone comes in Transitioning into the first week DVDs.” and participates,” Florescio said. of school can be tough, especially if Students can come to Pub Kara- Another freshman, attended Pub you don’t know anyone on campus. oke to sign up to sing a song or to Karaoke last week, and although he One may find themselves sitting listen and have a good time. didn’t sing onstage, he plans to bring around for hours between classes “Karaoke provides a way for more friends next time so he will with nothing to do. Associated Stu- people to open up more and they have a comfortable atmosphere to dents Inc. (ASI) Productions wel- will want to come,” Ayala said. “It perform. comes all students to Pub Karaoke is a way for people to get more in- “When I walked by the Pub, I in the Titan Student Union (TSU) volved.” heard the singing and (an ASI Pro- Underground Pub Mondays from ASI activities are a great way to get ductions member) invited me to noon to 1 p.m. incoming students involved because come in,” said Ian Ibe, 18, a fresh- “Putting on weekly events is a they can meet new people. man business administration major. great way to bring the student body “I don’t know anyone yet, but I “If you sing, you get free pizza.” together. Events like this provide heard about this through my cousin Other weekly ASI Production student camaraderie that enhances and I saw an ad on the computer events are held from noon to 1 p.m. college experience,” said Katie Ayala, screen in the bowling alley,” said include Open Mic on Tuesdays in the 20, a communicative disorders major Katheryn Stankan, 18, freshman, TSU Underground Pub, Wednesday and the ASI Productions Director. computer science major. Concerts at the Becker Ampitheatre, “Coming to these events is a really Stankan likes the emphasis Pub Pub Thursday Concerts in the TSU good way to get involved with the Karaoke puts on music appreciation, Underground Pub and Special Event school,” said Jaclyn Florescio, 21, and although she claimed to be too Fridays.

Tuesday: Open Mic

OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY the crowd. The television and music tation, and others even shuffled on Staff Writer shut off, and her energy excited the the dance floor. The audience con- crowd even more. Everyone chatted tinually gave shout-outs and encour- and cheered. Then, a student walked agement. Everyone laughed or sang Tables slowly filled in the little onstage with his guitar and after his along, leaving performers with sin- lounge – students sat in groups and first strum, the crowd turned dead cere applause. others sat alone, trying to enjoy quiet as he covered a song by Jack The Pub serves selected draft and their break before class. Bob Dy- Johnson. Toes tapped and some bottled beers, and is next to Round lan played in the background and a students sang along – everyone was Table Pizza. Dalilah Alvarez, who baseball game was projected behind hooked. works at the Pub, noticed how people the stage. Once he finished, Florescio -in who come there are more relaxed. It was loud, but the kind of loud troduced performer after performer. “People come to enjoy themselves, that is welcoming. When newcom- From poetry to stand up comedy, the which makes our job a lot easier,” ers walked in, they were greeted with creativity in this circle was endless. Alvarez said. “It’s great for our busi- handshakes and smiles – the TSU “I’ve been coming to this event ness, too.” Underground pub was filled with ever since I was a freshman,” Flo- Florescio wrapped up Open Mic good vibes. rescio said. “It’s really just about by singing “That’s Life,” Michael Jaclyn Florescio, Associated Stu- having fun.” Buble’s version of the classic Frank dents Inc. Coordinator for Open And she’s right. The performers Sinatra song. Some stayed for a Mic and a senior child and adoles- were all smiles. Some forgot songs, drink, while others said their good- cent development major, welcomed but began new songs without hesi- byes.

Wednesday: Concerts at the Becker Amphitheatre

RACHEL SALAS Staff Writer

“Check one two, check one two.” Lead singer, Jake Brebes’ voice echoed calmly throughout the quad, followed by the sound of a dignified electric guitar that vibrated loudly over the speakers of the Becker Ampitheater on Wednesday, as na- tive Los Angeles band, Threes and Nines did their mic-check. Crowds of curious students gathered in the shade on the hilltop to see what was in store. Last week’s concert featured music from acoustic rock band Threes and Nines. The band, from Arroyo Grande, formed in 2004 when up- right bassist, Tasha Powers, 22, electric guitarist Christian Cortez, 22, and drummer, Leon Le Doux, 24, joined lead singer and guitarist Jake Brebes, 21, who was a solo songwrit- er and musician at the time. “We’re a dysfunctional family,” Powers said. The band took the stage in the blazing sun. With thick black Ray- Bans shielding his light colored eyes, Brebes’s voice, reminiscent of MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Bob Dylan, commanded attention Threes and Nines performed at the Becker Amphitheater on campus Sept. 1. The band as it echoed loudly over the speak- was the second of many who will perform Wednesdays this semester. ers. Powers stood elegantly and strummed the bass in her hands, “Ishmael” and “Won’t Look Back.” ing Stones, Pixies and The Strokes. while Cortez played the electric gui- “(Threes and Nines) remind me of Threes and Nines recorded their lat- tar with relentless determination. Le a cross between Sondre Lerche and est album at the Carriage House in Doux played drums furiously, mov- Johnny Cash. Their music has a re- Connecticut with Violent Femmes’ ing quickly from fast-paced rhythms freshing sound,” said Kyle Hess, 18, director Gordon Gano. to quiet taps to become in sync with a biochemistry major. “(Threes and Nines) are the- nic Brebes’ hypnotic croon. Students Musical influences differ for each est people you’ll ever meet. They’re from around campus gathered on member of the band, yet they find up-and-coming and their sound will the hill at the amphitheater and a way to incorporate sounds from shake up the music scene,” said Ni- nodded their heads to songs such as their respective idols, like The Roll- cole Le Doux, 20, of Los Angeles.

Thursday: Pub Concerts

SOPHIA ISLAS variety of musical tastes. From in- With all eyes on the band, the Staff Writer die to rock to acoustic comedic and audience, comprised mostly of stu- country, bands that will be featured dents, sat in the dimly lit pub enjoy- throughout the semester explore dif- ing the show, while eating lunch or As soon as the band Jeffertitti’s ferent genres. catching up with friends between Nile took the stage, they flooded the “Events like the Pub Thursdays classes. crowd with their “hypnotic river of really are meant to expose people “The Pub has a really relaxing sound.” With songs filled with up- to new music,” said Katie Ayala, a vibe, I come here often to enjoy a beat bass lines, heavy drums, high- 20-year-old junior who serves as the few drinks with my friends,” said pitched vocals and psychedelic elec- ASIP Director. “It really allows me Sara Lopez, a 20-year-old senior ma- tronic sound effects, the band kicked to broaden my musical horizons.” joring in psychology. “When bands off the first Pub Thursday concert of Jefertitti’s Nile rocked out while (at the Pub Thursday Concerts) play, the semester. playing their first song, “Mountain they add to the already nice atmo- Located in the Titan Student Jam.” The song had a dream-like sphere.” Union (TSU) Underground, the Pub quality that was produced by a vari- The following bands are scheduled Thursday Concert is a free weekly ety of different instruments, includ- to perform throughout the concert concert series run by Associated Stu- ing a keyboard creating hypnotic series: We Are She Is, Drumfusion, dents Inc. Productions (ASIP) held sound effects. Jonathan Blake Salazar, Lovehate- from noon to 1 p.m. Following that song, the band hero, The Heavy Guilt, Gold Motel, The concert series was created to spoke to the crowd, encouraging Kris Orlowski, Deep Space Orbit, showcase up-and-coming and well- them to dance before they started to Evan Wecksell, Mike Vitale and established artists that appeal to a perform “Play With Fire.” Tristessa.

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THUMBS THUMBS Should marijuana be legalized? UP right down the drain. No matter DOWN eration is the key. Users should be educated about the pros and cons what excuse I hear. Queens of Jordan James Jae Lee of smoking marijuana and then “But pot helps me create, man.” make an informed decision as to Yes, it helps you create a day of how much should be consumed. watching cartoons and eating way For people who suffer from too much fast food. chronic pain, nausea, anxiety and The current system of mari- arthritis, medicinal marijuana is juana being medically available to proven to be a life saving substance those who “need” it to help with a helping to alleviate their pain. A medical condition is fine. Washington Post article cites that Notice the quotes on the word research conducted over the course need. If your “migraines” are bad of five days at a San Francisco hos- and you get your license from a Courtesy of Montgomery MIMI TRAN KEITH COUSINS Courtesy of MCT County Police Staff Writer pital ward tested AIDS patients, Staff Writer “doctor,” who am I to say that it is all whom suffered from some sort wrong. However by legalizing pot KATIE EVANS SABRINA PARK of nerve pain. The patients were to anyone over 21, we are risking Staff Writer Asst. Opinion Editor I say that marijuana, especially allowed to smoke three marijuana Legalization of marijuana in turning California’s entire popula- medicinal marijuana and its dis- cigarettes per day. California is inevitable. tion into zombies. Hungry, classic pensaries, should be legalized and After those five days, more than Given the outrageous deficit rock loving zombies. Queen Noor and Queen Rania of If you aren’t interested in programs these businesses should be able half the patients noticed a decrease and the apparent lack of anything I really don’t even know why Jordan have passionately advocated for on a certain television station, you nor- to continue to remain open to of the pain they were feeling be- resembling intelligence by our we are bothering to vote on this the betterment of global citizens. mally change the channel, right? help their patients. In doing so, it fore they smoked the marijuana. state’s government, 2010 seems to begin with. Most of the stoner Queen Rania, the current queen Unfortunately, for James J. Lee, that might help alleviate some of the With thorough evaluations like the right time for the law to population of California will be pictured above, focuses on education wasn’t an option – but carrying a gun, economic woes California is cur- from doctors in order to obtain a go into effect right? too high to even remember to and has launched initiatives to reno- strapping self-made bombs to himself rently facing. medical marijuana card and pro- After all, it is projected that if vote anyway. vate hundreds of schools for children and holding eight employees hostage Sure, marijuana is considered to viding strict security for dispensa- legalized and taxed, over $1.4 bil- Besides, with the government in Jordan. She, too, involves herself in at the Discovery Channel’s center of be a dangerous drug that is harm- ries to keep their businesses open lion a year in tax revenue will go of California taxing and control- organizations such as UNICEF and operations was. Apparently, Lee wasn’t ful to our health, but what about and safe, I believe this will help into the states coffers. ling marijuana sales, it kind of the Every Child Council as well as her too fond of the company’s TLC shows, other legal drugs like alcohol and the patients who otherwise might But hold up a second. eliminates half the fun of pot to own, Queen Rania Centre for Entre- “Kate Plus 8” and “19 Kids and Count- cigarettes? Too many drinks could not have a better alternative to Turn down the Peter Tosh re- begin with. That feeling of doing preneurship, which helps develop busi- ing” because they didn’t do anything to lead to alcohol poisoning and do treat their illness. cord and put down the Funyuns. something wrong, of maybe get- ness technology in Jordan. save the planet and promoted overpop- major damage to the brain, liver In November, the ballot mea- Lets think about this for just ting caught. Queen Noor, the queen dowager of ulation. He was upset because he didn’t and can even lead to a coma. Cig- sure that would legalize the pos- a second. Is legalization really a The knowledge of walking into Jordan, has fought for Arab-Western like Discovery’s programs and thought arettes contain hundreds of chem- session and sales of marijuana, smart choice? Absolutely not. a fast food joint with your friends conflict resolution and peace building. it would be a good idea to bring atten- icals. According to the American (Proposition 19) will be on Cali- Yes, I am aware there have been at 2 a.m. knowing that you are She’s active in over ten organizations to tion to it by doing this? Cancer Society website, after fornia’s ballot. no recorded overdoses from pot. “tripping out” and devouring half promote international, environmental According to The Associated Press, many years of consumption, to- If passed, taxing marijuana may Yes, it is a lot less harmful than the menu while normal citizens and egalitarian security. She also writes Lee said that Discovery should run bacco use can lead to emphysema, alleviate the state’s budget, which other legally regulated substances are none the wiser. blog entries for Huffington Post, her “programs encouraging human steril- cardiovascular disease and many has been in trouble for the past such as alcohol and tobacco. I won’t tell you how to vote. most recent about the importance of ization and infertility.” types of cancers. few years and is not getting any But if you legalize pot, what are I won’t even tell you how I am peaceful coexistence in Ramadan. Lee’s rash decision resulted in his On the other hand, there isn’t better. you really legalizing? going to vote on Proposition 19 Both used Twitter to raise aware- own death when he was shot by police any concrete proof or facts that So why not approve the ballot Legalizing pot is legalizing lazi- come November. What I will do ness of the floods in Pakistan. For their officers, but thankfully, the hostages marijuana can cause more damage and be the first state with the guts ness. is urge you to really consider just tireless campaigning for change, the were released unharmed. than the drugs mentioned above. to make this change and see where The entire productivity of our what legalization of marijuana queens earn “Thumbs Up,” proving Regardless, generally speaking, any Just like any other substance, mod- it leads us? great state of California will go means for the state of California. that at least some people give a damn decision that leads to death deserves a about this planet. “Thumbs Down.”

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com September 9, 2010 8 SPORTS Wrestling fights to avoid financial chokehold SIMON LIANG letic Department did not see eye to Sports Columnist eye on the delivery of the money by Aug. 1. “The university will allow the The number of California high wrestling program to use existing school wrestlers has skyrocketed to pledges toward future seasons to over 27,000 and the list of four-year cover the shortfall that was created wrestling programs in the state has when the program missed its August shrunk to seven. goal of approximately $196,000 in Cal State Fullerton can say they the bank to fund the 2010-11 sea- are one of the lucky seven. son,” said CSUF Athletics Director The wrestling team was granted a Brian Quinn. “All new money com- reprieve on Aug. 24, five days after ing in must first go to covering this the university announced it would year’s shortfall.” discontinue the 43-year-old program Three factors stand in the way of a after the 2010-11 season. permanent resolution. “There is no such thing as giving 1. Budget cuts up and I don’t believe in a ‘no-win’ “It really comes down to the bud- scenario,” said Titan Head Coach get crisis and the school not having Dan Hicks. “You find a way to get an answer for what they are going to it done and that is what we’ve done do with athletics,” Hicks said. in the last year and a half.” This was The dire financial situation for after the administration and Ath- many California universities has trickled down to their respective athletic departments. “(With) what’s happening with Multimedia the financial crisis – within our system, within our department, with our institution, we have to find ways to balance the budget,” Quinn said. In his eight years, going on nine, Hicks has seen tuition costs steadily rise each year. The real blow came when the Campus Life and Athletics-Student MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Fee Referendum was 17 votes short 189-pound sophomore tansfer Ian Daube, front, and 174-pound senior Todd Noel training on the mat of the Titan wrestling room during practice. Wrestling in a of passing last spring, leaving the Athletic Department desperate, The Titans wrestle in the PAC- mately $450,000 by March 1, 2011 field, and look for donors who have Div. I, three Div. II All-Americans bind Hicks added. 10 Conference and are not affiliated to fund the 2011-12 and 2012-13 the means to help us.” and 87 NCAA Div. I national quali- 2. Not being in the Big West with the BWC. seasons. He along with his wife Jill Hicks, fiers. See why Scan to view wrestling is Conference. “Any Big West sport we cannot “As we have done before, we will head coach of the CSUF gymnas- For the older wrestlers, they know in danger and “The biggest issue for the reason look at dropping because we are a continue to find ways to overcome tics team, raised a record-setting the opportunity to preserve a pro- what steps they why we were singled out is because member of the Big West,” Quinn the obstacles and save (CSUF) Wres- $700,000 over a 14-month period. gram. are taking to we are not in the (BWC). If it was said. “The only sports that could tling,” Hicks wrote in a letter. “We His nationally ranked incoming “It’s a chance for us to save our return at www. based on performance, number of come under consideration because can continue to fund the Lasting recruiting class features four state program, the program I’ve worked dailytitan.com/ athletes that we have representing they aren’t Big West sports are gym- Impact Pledge drive, develop other champions and five high school All- five years for and the program I love, wrestling-in- the school or being at Nationals for nastics and wrestling.” fund raising events, explore oppor- Americans. and a chance for the freshmen to danger 26 straight years, there is really no 3. Money. tunities for a Fight for Wrestling Overall, the program has pro- get to where I am,” said senior Kurt reason to cut us,” Hicks said. The team needs to raise approxi- Night, like Cal Poly and Cal Bakers- duced 31 conference champions, 12 Klimek. Soccer on Saints to defend title, homefront analysts think not

ELLIOT COOK MATTHEW PETROPULOS chise history. Veteran quarterback Staff Writer Staff Writer Matt Schaub and receiver Andre Johnson will lead the team in the right direction as they have the past The Cal State Fullerton Titans Are you ready for some football? few years. men’s soccer team got off to a solid I sure am. Now I know everyone The Packers will take over the start this past weekend in the Saint has their own opinion and favorite NFC North, but the Vikings will Mary’s tournament, tying both team and that every team’s record is still make the playoffs because they games. The Titans tied host Saint even for now, but here is my predic- have too much talent on both sides Mary’s 0-0 on Friday then also tied tion for the upcoming NFL 2010 of the ball. San Francisco 1-1 on Sunday. season. The Atlanta Falcons will claim the Although the Titans dominated Out of the 12 teams that made NFC South, but the Saints will still play in both games, these aren’t the playoffs last year, nine teams will make it to the playoffs. considered bad results for the team. return. Finally, the Cowboys will win their “Overall I was very pleased with The Ravens offense will be explo- division again in the NFC East. our performance. Once the finish- sive with quarterback Joe Flacco, The San Francisco 49ers will ben- ing starts to come around we should running back Ray Rice and newly efit from the Cardinals losing retired see those ties turn into wins. We added wide receiver, Anquan Bol- quarterback Kurt Warner to get back dominated the possession battle in din making them an easy pick for to the playoffs and win the NFC both games now all we need to do is the playoffs. The Chargers have one West. finish,” said junior midfielder Nate of the weakest divisions in the AFC The sole survivors battling for the Fischer. West, but they also have a tremen- Championship trophy in their con- The Titans open home play this dous amount of talent. ferences will be the Colts and the Friday vs. San Jose State at 7 p.m. The Patriots will return because Packers. This game will be part of the CSUF their offense is led by 10-year vet- Colts strong safety Bob Sanders is tournament, and the Titans will also eran quarterback Tom Brady, and back from injury, and their defense play on Saturday vs. Washington at wide receivers Randy Moss and Wes looks ready to be on par with their 2 p.m. Both games should be solid Welker. offense. challenges for the Titans, as SJSU MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor The Jets added corner back Anto- The Packers will get back into made the NCAA tournament last Senior midfielder Christina Murillo sprints with the ball towards the goal during practice at Titan Stadium. nio Cromartie and veteran running the playoff race, because they have year, and Washington is part of the back Ladanian Tomlinson. They young quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Pac-10. “I’m really looking forward also possess one of the best defensive Also, their defense is coming off a to the SJSU game because it’s the backs in the league in Darelle Revis. year from which they were the No. 2 home opener and I’m really excited The Houston Texans are finally overall defense. So who is the winner to finally play in front of our fans,” Murillo strives for perfection ready to break through and make of Super Bowl XLV? The Green Bay said junior midfielder Mike Denny. the playoffs for the first time in fran- Packers over the Colts. 27-14 The Titans are in one of the MICHELLEE COOPER helping student-athletes with their “There are five main things: alco- toughest leagues in the nation, get- Staff Writer schedules, but said Murillo takes care hol and drugs, nutrition and physi- ting a good result in each game is of herself. “It is a pleasure knowing cal health, mental health, sexual definitely a main goal for the team her, she is a phenomenal person,” health and overall wellness,” Murillo this year. Juggling: the act of keeping the Kirkland said. said, who has been an active mem- Even ties in league will help them ball off the ground by using any part Murillo leads by example on and ber in the PHUN program for three reach a top finish, putting them in of the body except the hands and off the field, and sets a good example years now. great shape for an NCAA tourna- arms. for incoming freshmen. “(Christina) Murillo shows that juggling a life- ment birth. In the Big West, the In the soccer world, learning to is a positive influence and a role style of sports, academics and com- team who wins the regular season juggle is part of the fundamental model for others,” Kirkland said as munity service is her key to success. crown gains an automatic birth to exercises used in technique and skill advice for other athletes to walk in She excels in the classroom and on the NCAA tournament. training. Juggling is implemented in Murillo’s footsteps. the field as she rounds out her last Then in the Big West tournament, the life of a soccer player on and off When Murillo is not on the field season with Titan soccer. the team who wins that also goes to the field. or in the classroom, you can find her While preparing to obtain her de- the NCAA tournament. “Our goal is Whether juggling a ball during at student athletic advisory commit- gree in health science, Murillo wants to get a result each and every time we practice, or juggling a rigorous aca- tee (SAAC) meetings, or helping out to go on to grad school to become an go out and play. Everyday and every demic schedule, work and or social with the Peer Health University Net- occupational therapist. Setting high game we are looking to get a little life; juggling is the key ingredient work (PHUN) program. goals academically and athletically bit better,” said redshirt sophomore to becoming a successful student- SAAC’s role is to bring teams prepare Murillo for her senior year Nick Swart. athlete. together to volunteer in the com- to rise to the top. The Titans are off to a solid start For Cal State Fullerton starting munity. Whether it is through coin Titan senior goalkeeper Shannon but need to finish better in the of- senior forward Christina Murillo, drives, collecting Christmas presents Simpson commends Murillo on her fensive end. Only scoring one goal is 21, learning to juggle is something through Toys for Tots or going to the community service and outreach. not acceptable for this team. she has dealt with since high school. Orangewood Children’s Foundation “She represents the program well,” Fischer thought the offensive at- Not only does she juggle the life of to play with children, the members Simpson said. “She reaches out in tack did everything right but score. an athlete; but the life of a student, of SAAC try to incorporate a con- a positive way and sets a good ex- “Our passing and time of posses- sister and community service activist nection that enables student athletes ample.” sion is looking great, but we had a as well. to give back to the community. “I want the team to get to the Big few chances that definitely should “Christina is a great student and a According to the Student Coun- West Championship and I will do have been in the back of the net. It’s great person who sets an example for seling and Health Center, the PHUN my part by making as many goals something that we understand and other athletes,” said Gail Kirkland, program is designed to implement and assists as I can,” Murillo said. will improve on,” Fischer said. student-athlete advisor. health education programs for stu- Murillo said the team has a lot to Opening at home with SJSU is a “Gail is wonderful,” Murillo dents on the CSUF campus. build on and with a positive attitude great chance to show the Titan fans said. “She is so helpful with not just “I participate in the PHUN pro- and work ethic; they will be able to Courtesy of MCT that this team is for real and ready to scheduling, but sometimes you need gram that promotes health aware- exceed expectations for Big West make a postseason run. that escape.” Kirkland is in charge of ness,” Murillo said. rankings this year. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completing a pass in Super Bowl XLIV.