Salvia, a Legal Trip Dangers of This Smoke-Shop Hallucinogen Remain Unknown

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dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Salvia, a legal trip Dangers of this smoke-shop hallucinogen remain unknown

VANESSA MARTINEZ For the Daily Titan In recent years, salvia, or Salvia divinorum, has gained recognition and raised curiosity among prospective users. Authorities are also compiling information on the hallucinogen, said University Police Detective Robert Botzheim. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse web- site, salvia is native to “southern Mexico and Central and South America.” Its main ingredient, salvinorin A, activates “kappa opioid receptors in the brain,” altering the user’s sense of percep- tion. These receptors are different than those activated by other opioids like heroin and morphine, according to the site. This hallucinogen, which was first used by ancient Maza- tecs in Mexico, can be chewed, drank as tea or smoked, which is the preferred method of salvia users, said the store manager of a local Fullerton smoke shop who requested not to be named. Spencer Beshoff, 20, a business major, said he experi- mented with salvia in high school because he was curious and because it would not appear in the random drug tests administered by his school. Botzheim said the reason Beshoff’s high school did not look for salvia use is because authorities were not as knowl- edgeable about it as they are today and it’s not illegal. WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan This thumb-sized container of salvia costs about $20 at local Fullerton smoke shops. Many students only try this drug once due to uncomfortable and sometimes frightening trips. See SALVIA, page 2 UCI drops Titans Roller hockey tournament raises money for cancer CLARK PAGADUAN the Titans in the second half as the Fifth annual Give In September 2009, Strale was Daily Titan Anteaters came storming out of the Blood Play Hockey lets diagnosed with adrenal cortical car- locker room wanting to prove why young players have cinoma, an aggressive cancer that af- An electrified Titan Stadium they are the defending champions. fects 600 people a year. Those who crowd was on hand Friday night In a second half marked by phys- fun and give back contract this form of cancer usu- as the Cal State Fullerton women’s ical play and heartbreaking misses, ally only have a 15 percent chance soccer team fell to Big West Confer- the Anteaters rallied from their NURAN ALTEIR of survival. In October 2009, Strale ence rival UC Irvine Anteaters, 2-1. halftime deficit on goals by fresh- Daily Titan fell into an induced coma for five The loss drops the Titans’ overall re- man Cami Privett and sophomore weeks. Time after time, doctors said cord below .500 at 6-7-2 and 1-3-0 Natalia Ledezma. Privett evened Cal State Fullerton students in- he wouldn’t make it, but he pulled in conference play. The game was the score when a corner kick by Le- terested in entering a roller hockey through. played before 1,277 people at Titan dezma hit junior Sarah Devine on tournament benefiting the Children’s “Casey’s story, his story alone, Stadium, the third largest crowd in the back post. Devine then passed Hospital of Orange County can still is unbelievable. Then, when you school history. it to Privett on the left side and she register for the fifth annual Give meet this kid, he’s such an inspi- The defending conference cham- shot it through traffic to tie it at 1-1 Blood Play Hockey tournament. ration,” said Mike Marshall, 32, a pion Anteaters came into the game in the 60th minute. It was Privett’s The charity tournament will be hockey coach at Mater Dei High having shut out their last two op- fifth goal of the season. held at the 949 Roller Hockey Cen- School. ponents, but sophomore midfielder The Anteaters’ go-ahead goal ter in Irvine Friday to Sunday. It didn’t take long for the found- Janali West made sure the Titans came at the 75th minute when “It (the tournament) gives people ers of Give Blood Play Hockey to weren’t the third when she scored Privett found Ledezma at the top of a chance, people like me who love hear about Casey’s story. He was her second goal of the season in the the box and zoomed a shot that ric- hockey, to have fun and give back to honored in the 2009 tournament first half. West’s goal came when she ocheted down off the crossbar and the community,” said Casey Strale, while in the coma. volleyed a corner by senior captain into the net. The goal was Ledez- 14, a hockey player and volunteer at Courtesy of Mary Quayle Caitlin Mellano that was punched ma’s seventh of the season, which Give Blood Play Hockey. See HOCKEY, page 3 Young volunteers sell tickets for the fifth annual Give Blood Play Hockey tournament. out by the Irvine keeper right at leads the team. West, who sent it in for the 1-0 lead Refusing to give up, the Titans in the 27th minute. West credits staged a furious rally attempt in be a good way to fill the gap and cater to the the goal to her team. the final two minutes. A goal by New degrees offered student looking to either learn about environ- “It felt great. My team is awe- sophomore Kishi Smith with 1:45 mental sciences or teach K-12. some and they definitely had a big remaining was taken off the board Three new degrees in the fields of screenwriting, Earth The Chemistry and Biochemistry Depart- part in it,” said West. when it was called for offside on the ment also welcomed a new program this se- The Titans played solid defense left wing. That wasn’t the end of it. science and chemistry made available to students this fall mester. the rest of the half to preserve the The M.A. in Chemistry is the first program lead going into the half. See UCI, page 8 CAMYRON LEE Live. Students are working toward their own of its kind offered in Orange County. Only San However, the tides turned against Daily Titan comedy show that will be held Nov. 1, which Diego State University and San Jose State Uni- will feature original material from students in versity offer similar degrees. For three departments at Cal State Fuller- the program. They are also taking classes in “Since Orange County is home to a large ton, the fall 2011 semester brought some new advanced scene writing, television history and number of chemical, biochemical, biotechnol- opportunities for current and prospective stu- critical studies. ogy and other technical industries, we hope to dents: three new degrees. The B.A. in Earth Science is also new to attract many employed from those fields that are The Radio-TV-Film Department introduced CSUF this fall. The program is designed spe- interested in pursuing an advanced degree with- a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting, the Geo- cifically for those students who are interested out extensive research activities that is required logic Science Department now offers a Bach- in teaching K-12 geology or earth science, or by our M.S. Chemistry degree,” said Chandra elor of Arts in Earth Science and the Chemistry those who wish to study environmental sci- Srivivasan, Ph.D., an associate professor of bio- and Biochemistry Department is now offering ences. chemistry and graduate program adviser. a Master of Arts in Chemistry. This degree is less technical than a B.A. in According to Srivivasan, the program is de- An MFA in Screenwriting focuses on screen- Geology and offers students more course flex- signed to be completed in two to three years, in- writing for TV, film and interactive media. The ibility and a broader range of career options. cluding summer sessions. It is specifically created program is comprised of 12 to 15 students who “We wanted to create a degree program that for students interested in teaching chemistry at move through the courses together. would appeal to a broader audience, particular- the high school or community college level as “This is our first year in the MFA in Screen- ly because environmental issues are increasing well as those interested in technical librarianship, writing program and I am very excited. The in society. We felt that it was natural that this scientific writing, professional schools or those students are dedicated, curious and determined would be valued by people,” said David Bow- who are currently employed in the industrial sec- to expand and polish their skills,” said Jule Sel- man, professor and chair of geological sciences. tor. bo, head of the MFA in Screenwriting program An M.A. in Earth Science was previously of- The three degrees offer broader avenues for at CSUF. fered by the department, and both biology and education and future career plans for students in According to Selbo, the program is focusing geography offer bachelor’s degrees in environ- any of these three fields. CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan on comedy this semester. Students are writing mental biology and environmental geography, All three departments are optimistic about Sophomore midfielder Kishi Smith (number 10) dribbles the ball. Her goal with 1:45 stand-up routines, sitcom scripts and sample respectively. According to Bowman, having a higher enrollment numbers in these new pro- remaining was called back following an offside call Friday. sketches similar to those on Saturday Night B.A. in the Earth Science program seemed to grams in future semesters.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 17, 2011 2 NEWS Campus Crime Map HOCKEY: Volunteers play and donate blood for CHOC

Courtesy of Mary Quayle Mary Quayle, founder of the Give Blood Play Hockey tournament in Irvine, gives her blood for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

...Continued from page 1 While registration is said to have closed Friday, teams will continue to be accepted until the tourna- Compiled by Ian Wheeler from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12. ment reaches its capacity of 95 teams. It costs $500 Courtesy of University Police. This list does not He and his family have been participating and vol- to register, but teams can save $25 when they sign up represent all police events that have taken place unteering at the tournament ever since. at CSUF. two blood donors. “There are so many people that put their heart and Organizers and contributors said the tournament is soul in this (tournament),” said Traci Strale, Casey’s also fun for those who don’t play hockey. Blood dona- mom and a volunteer at Give Blood Play Hockey. She tions will be accepted all three days of the event: Fri- Oct. 6 (9:59 a.m.) Attempted Suicide Oct. 10 (12:45 p.m.) Traffic Stop added that the tournament is the product of volun- day from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 Eastside Parking 4 Parking Lot I teers, 100 percent. 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Structure Arrest Made This will be the Strale’s third time volunteering at In addition to the tournament and blood drive, Give Blood Play Hockey. Oct. 9 (11:18 a.m.) Traffic Stop Oct. 11 (11:49 p.m.) Suspicious Person Mary Quayle, 21, the founder of the Give Blood there will be family-friendly events like a skills com- 2 Arrest Made 5 Student Housing - Oak Play Hockey tournament, said she created the tourna- petition, a wheelchair hockey exhibition, rink-side Arrest Made ment with the help of her family after her grandfather vendors and games. There will also be an opportunity passed away from a rare blood cancer. drawing where participants will get a chance to win Oct. 10 (11:52 a.m.) Traffic Stop Oct. 12 (4:40 a.m.) Traffic Stop “I had such a good childhood,” said Quayle, who donated “high-ticket items” and hockey equipment. 3 Arrest Made 6 Arrest Made was one of 30 grandchildren. “These children that are Organizers will present a $100,000 check to sick are always in the hospital and that’s not fair. They CHOC hospital Saturday. deserve to have a childhood.” The tournament is open to the public. Entry is free.

JESSICA RUBIO zation. A lot of the ministries hap- Daily Titan pen with athletes and families and working professionals all around the In order to simplify its name, re- world,” said Whitmore. “So the word late to all parts of its ministry and ‘campus’ didn’t really relate to those eliminate confusion, Cal State Ful- ministries.” lerton’s Campus Crusade for Christ Katie Murrell, a CSUF student chapter officially changed its name to and CRU member, said because “CRU.” members often referred to the orga- Campus Crusade for Christ is a nization as “Crusade,” people often world-wide organization, but only confused their Christian-based orga- clubs located in the United States nization for “The Crusades.” have decided to change their names “The word ‘crusade’ kind of turned to CRU. a lot of people off,” said Murrell. Although it seems like a simple Matthew Jansson, CRU student process, Kristen Whitmore, 29, a leader, said normally people would full-time CRU staff member, said shut off very quickly when they changing the organization’s name was would hear the word “crusade.” Courtesy of CSUF CRU a two-year process. The organization “Among many things, the word Members of CRU support the CSUF soccer team as part of a week-long event called “CRU hired a branding company to con- ‘crusade’ has often carried a very neg- loves CSUF.” Currently the club has about 75 members and is growing at a steady rate. duct interviews with students, sup- ative connotation which has really porters and staff in order to research hampered our ability to reach certain connotation associated with our and Facebook. But Whitmore said how a name change would effect a people who don’t know the Lord,” name,” Jansson said. “They don’t see that nation-wide, everything from large organization like Campus Cru- said Jansson. “So we wanted to create us as much of a hostile group and as letterheads, websites and printed ma- sade for Christ. a more friendly and open environ- just a group that wants to come and terials will have to be changed over WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Whitmore, who has been on CRU ment for them.” engage in a discussion with them.” time. Ultimately, the name change Due to its convenient location and size, some students have canceled their personal staff at CSUF for three years, said The organization made sure that Whitmore said although the name has not altered what the members gym memberships in order to work out solely at the Student Recreation Center. the organization ultimately changed with this new name change, it was change is expected to launch in early of CRU stand for: encouraging stu- its name for two reasons: the word opening the ministry up to everyone 2012, the CSUF branch has been dents to encounter Jesus, experience “campus” and the meaning of “cru- and not creating a barrier between calling themselves “CRU” for the last the gospel and embrace the mission. A healthy hangout sade.” campus ministries and recreational two years just like many other cam- “As a movement we have in some “Even though a large part of the ministries. pus branches have. ways instilled a common idea that The Student Recreation Center has heavy Campus Crusade for Christ is the “People have been more welcom- CRU at CSUF, which has about we are now CRU,” Jansson said. “We student traffic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. campus ministry at places like CSUF, ing to us talking with them when 75 members, has made its new name are no longer Campus Crusade for that’s really just part of the organi- they don’t have that same negative simple and visible through T-shirts Christ.” KASIA GREGORCZYK fore spring break are when it picks For the Daily Titan up.” The SRC is also a social place FOR THE RECORD Increasing disability awareness Cal State Fullerton’s Student for students to meet up, hang out Recreation Center opened its and get fit together. One popular MIKARI KUGA It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- therapy graduate, said she encourages doors in 2008 and has been very way to do this is through drop-in Daily Titan students to ask questions without fear tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any popular ever since. Students can fitness classes like cycling or yoga. incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a cor- at the event, and hopes they will talk The student organization, Students about disability issues openly. walk in at any time of day and see The facility is free to all enrolled rection printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed the various areas the SRC offers students. on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion Navigating Accessibility, is hosting its “The more that people are aware of being put to good use. One student even canceled his page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on first on-campus event, “Disability His- disabilities, the less people without dis- the online version of the Daily Titan. tory Month Awareness,” to exhibit the abilities fear people with disabilities,” With pickup games on the bas- gym membership elsewhere and Please contact Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach at 657-278-5815 history of people with disabilities. The said Voronel. ketball court, people running on now solely works out at the SRC. or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to event will take place Thursday from 11 Boards and videos about the history treadmills or the indoor track, per- It is “cost-effective, convenient report any errors. a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ontiveros AB in the of people with disabilities will be show- sonal training sessions, and even and a great place to go and meet Titan Student Union. cased so visitors can learn about the students hanging out with their fellow students, even see people SNA is having the event this month movements and the rights people with laptops in a seating area, there are from classes,” said Robert Murray, because October is the National Dis- disabilities acquired. Maria Zabeti, an a wide variety of things to do. an economics major. ability Employment and Awareness SNA member and junior human ser- The SRC is open most days The areas that get the most Month, and to celebrate people with vices major, said the event will inform disabilities for their achievements and students on how to help their friends until 11 p.m. Friday it closes at 8 attention are the weight room contributions to American society. and/or family with disabilities. p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. This downstairs for males and the car- Roberto Cabrera, president of SNA “I can help them (visitors) under- gives students plenty of opportu- dio studio upstairs for women, and a marriage and family therapy stand the impact that the disability has nities to work out at almost any said Krista Van Allen, a kinesiol- Editorial graduate, said he has never seen one made in my life, and also the strength time of day. ogy major. workshop or event focusing on dis- it has given me to push forward,” said Katy Lofaso, who works at the If students ever need a break or Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach abilities on campus. Zabeti. front desk, said the busiest times want to grab a healthy snack after Managing Editor Wesley Nease “Fifteen percent of the world popu- News Editor Nuran Alteir SNA is inviting its sponsor, Dayle of the day at the SRC are “between working out, the Rec Express of- News Editor Anders Howmann lation and 10 percent of the United McIntosh Center, which is an advo- 11 and 1 around lunch time and fers items like sandwiches, salads, States population is disabled. It means News Editor Ian Wheeler cacy organization that works with dis- a rush starting in the early after- Naked juice and more. 35 million are disabled here in the abled people, to provide its resources News Assistant Jaryd Lucero noon around 4.” More ways the center is put Features Editor Jessica Druck United States. CSUF has 35,000 stu- and internship opportunities for stu- Features Assistant Jessica Rubio dents. It means there is 3,500 disabled dents with and without disabilities. Jon Arroyave, an employee at to use include the rock wall and Detour Editor Krystle Uy students going to CSUF. It is a large “When leaving the room, (the visi- the SRC, said because CSUF is outdoor pool. Student organiza- Detour Assistant Jeanette Castaneda number, and nobody talks about them. tors) will get silver ribbons. Ribbons largely a commuter campus, there tions on campus have used both to Opinion Editor Joseph Szilagyi It is time to do that,” said Cabrera. are representative of their knowledge is “pretty much no one over sum- put on events in addition to the Opinion Assistant Charlotte Knight Colleen Voronel, vice president and being more aware this month,” mer,” however “the first month or various events the SRC puts on Sports Editor Elliot Cook of SNA and a marriage and family Sports Editor Patrick Corbet Cabrera said. so of each semester and right be- throughout the year. Sports Assistant Blake Fogg Sports Assistant Rick Gomez Copy Editor Gilbert Gonzalez SALVIA: The legal hallucinogen could be outlawed in the near future Copy Editor Kyle Martinez Photo Editor William Camargo Photo Editor Camille Tarazon ...Continued from page 1 site. The bill, which took effect Jan. ence with it. “The second time I took a lesser ver- Photo Assistant Alvin Kim 1, 2009, is the only salvia-related bill “They were curious as to how it sion of it,” Beshoff said. “I don’t know Photo Assistant Brian Yamamoto that has been approved in California. felt—the effect of it,” said Alavi. “It’s how to describe it, and it kind of just Page Editor David Hood “A couple years ago, there was very Botzheim said in order to test for a hallucinogen so they wanted to see made me feel, just kind of high, but Page Editor Anibal Ortiz few police officers who were looking salvia, officers must specifically look what it’s like. Some of them did it not in a good way ‘cause I couldn’t re- Page Editor Steve Sly Page Editor Patrick Schwarz for this kind of drug,” said Botzheim. for the substance. However, not all fo- more than once and some of them had ally control my arms or anything. The Page Assistant Alvan Ung “And even now, it’s not illegalized, so rensic units are set up to test for it and a bad trip so they didn’t do it again.” first time, especially, I felt like I—I Multimedia Editor Hannah Dellinger there’s not a real push to look for it.” Cal State Fullerton is not planning on According to Beshoff, he only tried fell over my side and couldn’t move. Multimedia Editor Andrea Mena Botzheim cautions students using purchasing test kits anytime soon be- salvia twice because of how it made It was kind of weird. Wasn’t very fun, Multimedia Editor Andrew Reed the substance for recreational pur- cause it remains legal. him feel. I thought.” Multimedia Assistant Cara Seo Web Editor Susana Cobo poses because of its strength and pre- Botzheim also said there have not Adviser Holly Rizzo vious cases where salvia has proved to been any instances where CSUF’s University Police arrested student sal- Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 via users. News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] “I don’t know how However, there was one student to describe it, and it six months ago who may have been kind of just made me feel, under the influence of salvia, but no Advertising just kind of high, but not in a blood was drawn from the student, so good way ‘cause I couldn’t it was not confirmed. Director of Advertising Amber VanOrman really control my arms or National Sales & Promotions Daniel Zamilpa Despite the gradual increase in Production Assistant Liz Hernandez anything. curiosity of salvia, smoke shops like Production Assistant Tiffany Le Spencer Beshoff Twilight Zone Smoke and Gift Shop Classifieds Manager Stephanie Mercado Business Major do not have a constant demand for it Webmaster / AE Eric Van RaalteDirector of Advertising because of its strength, according to Account Executive ElizabethAsst. Swiontek Advertising Director be dangerous, as in cases he has heard the store manager. Account Executive Megan Klute Production Assistant where individuals stopped breathing. “It’s usually a one-time drug, be- Account Executive Rebecca HansonProduction Assistant Although salvia remains legal in cause when they smoke it, they’ll Account Executive KathyNational Hamamoto Sales & Promotions Classifieds Manager California and no federal law prohib- never try it again because the intense Account Executive Andrea Ayala its its sale or use, 22 other U.S. states euphoria it gives, so it’s usually a one- Account Executive Dorado QuickSenior Account Executive Account Executive have made it illegal, Botzheim said. timer,” said the store manager. Account Executive Cindy Ang Account Executive Account Executive Cathlyn Gonzales Past legislation in California, such as Nushin Alavi, 21, a psychology Account Executive AB 259, banned the sale of salvia to major, knows four peers who have Account Executive Adviser Robert Sage Account Executive minors, according to the Official Cali- smoked salvia, some of whom smoked Account Executive fornia Legislative Information web- only once because of their bad experi- Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702Webmaster Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] Business Manager/Adviser

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October 17, 2011 dailytitan.com OPINION 5 My right to eat

ALVAN UNG Daily Titan

Eating and driving. Yep. That’s why man in- vented the drive-thru. I literally live and breathe because of my ability (and right!) to stuff my face while driving. My cup holder is completely stuffed with wrappers from cheese crackers I ate last week. Under the passenger seat are plastic bottles and containers of all sizes and shapes. I keep thrift store bags in my car to store trash–mostly dis- carded food wrappers. And I’ve seen others eat while driving too. Cereal. Donuts. Burritos. One woman I saw exiting the freeway had her steering wheel and some barbecue sauce in one hand, chicken tenders in the other. Lying on her lap was a box, filled to the brim with those little tenders. Turns out, meals on wheels just might be a tad dangerous. A 2006 study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute states that “nearly 80 percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involved some ALLAN XU / Daily Titan form of driver inattention within three seconds before the event.” Fast food is definitely convenient when in a rush, but is it too much of a distraction when driving? And even though it’s inexpensive, should it be eaten regularly instead of more healthier alternatives? In those three seconds I observed her eating, she could have accidentally splattered that nasty tween starving to death or eating in the car. about reckless driving. barbecue sauce all over her steering wheel, caus- But, much, much more importantly, it’s be- What’s the difference between somebody ing her to lose grip and slam into my car instead cause there are so many other forms of distract- who nibbles on granola bars and somebody Cheap food vs. of rolling up beside me injury-free. ed driving. Where do we start with the bans? who brings a bowl of cereal, spoon and all to A driver participant study by Brunel Univer- Where does it end? It’d be like playing whack- eat while driving? One is totally reckless, the sity in London put 26 experienced drivers in a a-mole–one stupid distraction gets banned, an- other is just sensible. driving simulator. The study found that, despite other pops up. Oh, and we have a nice, clear legal definition healthy food their best efforts to compensate and slow down, The game has already begun; drunk driving of a reckless driver. According to the Califor- the drivers still had trouble driving distracted. and texting while driving are already punish- nia DMV, a reckless driver is somebody who difficult. A few minor dietary changes According to a BBC article, the number of able by law. Most of us would agree that these drives with a “willful or wanton disregard for CLARK PAGADUAN Daily Titan can lead to better grades and ultimately crashes doubled when the drivers had to eat and are serious, debilitating distractions. the safety of persons or property.” a better college experience. drive for the study. We can go much further than that, but we Reckless driving is taking the effort to be The brain needs fuel to function; “Drivers may not perceive the risk to be any don’t need to (nor do we want to). The NHTSA stupid and careless. Anyone with a “willful or There’s a nutritional war within the filling up the tank with nutritious higher than other menial in-car tasks,” said listed a ton of different forms of distracted driv- wanton disregard” for safety has no place being walls of college academia. Fast-food foods will have it working at an opti- Mark Young, a university researcher. “But the ing under the umbrella term “secondary tasks,” on the road. People who eat and drive reck- tanks armed with the latest value menu mum level. Research relating good nu- impaired reactions combined with the increased including pets in car, jewelry, looking at pedes- lessly make the rest of us civilized, in-car diners perpetually ride into the distance. The trition with academic achievement has workload suggest drivers should exert caution.” trians, singing (singing!), smoking and, I quote, look bad. fruit and vegetable troopers parachute supported this. The question now: Are the risks big enough “looking at objects.” Distracted driving, on the other hand, is from the heavens hoping to disrupt According to an Ode Magazine ar- to warrant laws about eating and driving? I mean, when we fall deep enough into the something that happens to everybody every their advancement. In the eternal ticle, Stephen Schoenthaler, a criminal Short answer: no. And it’s not because the rabbit hole of regulating in-car distractions, day. Hell, I’m always “looking at an object.” struggle of cheap eats vs. healthy eats, justice professor at Cal State Stanislaus, danger is nonexistent, nor is it because of some- we’re going to have to seriously contemplate Sometimes, I people-watch during traffic stops. starving college students lie in the epi- has been researching the relationship thing as petty as defending my love for eating making “looking at objects” while driving pun- And singing? I am all about singing in the car. center. But which side do we choose? between food and behavior for over while driving. ishable by law. And eating in the car, too. So long as I don’t As the classical Roman poet Virgil two decades. It’s because I routinely have to decide be- Lucky for us, we have some nice laws in place get reckless about it. put it, “The greatest wealth is health.” Through research he has discovered According to the 2009 Gallup- that reducing the sugar and fat intake Healthways Well-Being Index, nearly in daily diets leads to higher IQs and loan needs to be repaid. two-thirds of people are obese or over- better grades in school. When Schoen- itan Money Matters So why listen to anything out of this guy in a suit? I like your skepti- weight. It seems as if diet choices are thaler supervised a change in meals cism; we need more thinking like that in this country. often made on impulse. While many served at 803 schools in low-income by GILBERT GONZALEZ I’m a student just like you, and I’m just as broke as you are. students are simply “too busy” to pre- neighborhoods in New York City, the I understand what it means to decide whether I want Flame Broiler pare a home-cooked meal, this doesn’t number of students passing final exams T for lunch or enough gas to get home, or to play the “how long into the mean cheap “grab-n-go” foods are the rose from 11 percent below the nation- “Because your money matters” semester can I get before I buy my textbooks” game. only choice. In fact, it’s a choice that al average to 5 percent above. However, I haven’t always been the struggling student. When I be- may compromise one from function- Oh yeah, there’s also the money I’m a business major. I want to make money. The thing is, I want you came a full-time student at Cal State Fullerton last fall, I gave up my ing at one’s fullest capacity. issue. Value menus are magnets for to make money too. In fact, I want you to make money so bad, I’m will- full-time job. The majority of these cheap foods tight student budgets. However, eating ing to peg my success to yours. You see, I had an agreement with my family where I told them I would have almost zero nutritional value. cheaply might actually be hurting your There’s others like me and they represent a profession I so badly want to join. work my own way through community college and when I transferred, These are processed foods that are wallet. Educating yourself about good Financial planners, asset managers, wealth advisers; they go by so I’d scale back on the hours and accept some much-needed assistance so loaded with sugars, sodium and satu- nutrition and planning meals will not many names but the function is the same: I could focus on what matters: the degree. rated fats which can lead to a variety only make you a healthier person, but maximize client wealth. Some take com- Before I was a Titan, I held various of health issues. The body is being de- may also save you money. Making gro- missions and others fees, but if the clients I’m a student just like you, and I’m positions in many companies, some in prived of essential nutrients that are in- cery lists full of healthy eats and avoid- aren’t making money, neither are they. banking and some in retail. tegral to good health. But why is it that just as broke as you are. I understand ing greasy fast foods translates to more Normally people in the profession try I’ve been a stock boy, a telemarketer, a these foods are so cheap? money staying in your pockets. to reel in some whales or go institutional, what it means to decide whether I want customer service rep, a teller, a salesper- According to the Academy Award- One trip to the grocery store can all in the name of huge, fat salaries and Flame Broiler for lunch or enough gas to son and a manager. nominated documentary Food Inc., supply you with all the food needed even larger bonuses. I’ve had a four-figure paycheck every we have a food system that is skewed for a week, which keeps you away My personal spin is that I’m a student, get home, or to play the “how long into two weeks, but I’ve also had a three-figure toward bad calories. These bad calories the semester can I get before I buy my from the value menus and bad calories. who struggles alongside students, and so I stipend every month, so no matter where are cheaper because they’re the ones Moreover, it also saves you time. want to help ... students. textbooks” game. you fall on the spectrum of rags to riches, being heavily subsidized. The calories Cooking and preparing meals isn’t Understandably, college students don’t I’ve been there. coming from fast foods and snacks as daunting as it seems. Preparing a have much to work with and not too many You may not think about it now, but come from cheap commodity crops healthy meal takes up the same amount have realized that net worth is a more im- in a few years you’ll be in the market for such as wheat, corn and soybeans. This of time as going through a drive-thru portant status symbol than which car is parked in the driveway. a new car or house. is why they’re gentler to the wallet, but window. Being “too busy” is simply no So why work with students? Do you buy or lease your car and which mortgage is best for your their lack of nutritional value is also excuse to compromise your health. My belief is that no matter how much a person makes annually, a set family? You’ll have kids before you know it and they’ll rely on you to why they should be avoided. At the end of the day, your health of tools are available which can, pardon the pun, give you more bang start a college savings plan. Healthy eating can feel difficult for should be of utmost importance. Mak- for your buck. Should you start a 529 Plan or just put money away in the bank? a college student. With lives that have ing healthy choices can make a posi- Taking into consideration the complexity of issues that arise from You’ll be working long enough in the years ahead to have a decent bal- us sprinting between work, school and tive, significant difference in your ev- advising people about their money, this column will mainly focus on ance in your retirement account. If you switch jobs, do you roll it over homework, the Mcdonald’s drive-thru eryday life. entry-level topics in areas that pertain most to students. to the new 401(k) or into your IRA? conveniently fits into the schedule. A healthy mind and healthy body You can expect to read about credit, student loans, savings and even Hopefully because of things you read in this column, you’ll have a Continual stress from classes tends to can lead to a lifetime of rich rewards. retirement–trust me, it’s never too early to start planning. head start on what to do when those situations present themselves. produce moments of mindless snack- Check here to read about all the components of your credit score and Before we meet again, I’ll remind you that your money deserves your ing not gentle to the waistline. why keeping it in good shape could help you land a job. attention. You can do great things with whatever you have if equipped Let’s not forget empty-calorie social If you don’t know the difference between a Roth or traditional IRA, with the right tools. gatherings and the late-night binges we you’re in the right place. And don’t let anybody have you believe your money is inferior to any love to have after them. And if your financial aid is coming from student loans, you will defi- other person’s or that your money can’t make a difference. Eating healthily at college may seem nitely benefit from learning a thing or two about how and when your Because your money matters. intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be

dailytitan.com/opinion dailytitan.com October 17, 2011 6 FEATURES City sights Experience France through one CSUF student

IAN WHEELER was crowded with tourists. We Daily Titan visited the Eiffel Tower and as- cended to the second level. Even I rolled across the coastal plain though we weren’t at the top, into France as the sun set, casting we could still see the whole city. the train’s shadow over the waves We watched a military ceremony of the Mediterranean to the east. under the Arc de Triomphe and AMBER STEPHENS / For the Daily Titan My friends and I were worried; spotted the gargoyles on Notre Protesters on the Brooklyn Bridge crowd the pedestrian walkway for social justice. none of us spoke French and we Dame. In the Louvre, we navigat- had no place to stay. We were try- ed through the throngs of people ing to stay on schedule and get to standing on their toes to see the Occupying Wall Street Paris, but it dawned on us that we Mona Lisa with their own eyes. would be stuck for at least one day Our main mode of transpor- AMBER STEPHENS After the police cleared the way for in Montpellier, a town in southern tation in Paris was the extensive For the Daily Titan us to march across the bridge on the France we had never heard of. subway system, apart from our pedestrian path, the arrested protesters It began as a typical Euro-trip own two feet. I should also men- Up until a few weeks ago, I had became visible; it was clear they were with a few friends. We landed and tion that we were carrying all of never been on an airplane. As part of only arrested for blocking traffic. stayed in Madrid for a few days our possessions on our backs. my quarter-life crisis, I saved enough Nearly 2,000 of us made it across before moving on to Barcelona. The French are culinary ge- money to travel to a place I always the bridge safely that day and as we Two of us were heading toward niuses. They are able to prepare a wanted to go: New York City. While got to the other side, people were I was planning this trip with my travel playing drums, singing chants and Paris and planned to see as much gourmet meal within five minutes companion, Occupy Wall Street was dancing down the walkway. No as possible before swinging back of receiving your order. In France, in its beginning stages. In the weeks matter how many different issues, into Spain to catch a plane back we lived on crepes, baguette sand- that followed, I kept track of the agendas or angles the signs portrayed home about a week later. The oth- wiches and fine beer. protests and actions through social during the demonstration, there was er three were headed to Rome with Luckily, our ability to commu- networking websites. As I watched one clear message: the idea of people a similar plan. nicate wasn’t completely paralyzed the protesters demonstrate in support over profit. After disembarking, we wan- by the language barrier; most of myriad social justice issues, I had a They sang “Hey, hey, ho, ho, this dered into the main square of the people could speak at least a little growing urge to be a part of it. I knew Wall Street greed has got to go!” and town, which was about to start English. The only thing we really this was going to be huge. “Get up, get down, there’s revolution buzzing with nightlife. We ended learned how to say in French was I marched with almost 3,000 in this town!” protesters from Liberty Plaza to the Over 700 nonviolent protesters I up meeting a couple of guys from “I don’t speak French,” but I think Brooklyn Bridge Oct. 1. As we arrived had marched side by side with that Vermont and decided that our the people we talked to appreciat- at the bridge, about 2,000 of us took day had been arrested at the roadway. best course of action was to hang ed being addressed in French first; the walkway as the rest spilled onto The protest marked a turning point in out around the plaza and have a at least we tried. Surprisingly, the road. the social justice movement. Solidarity few beers before huddling up on reading signs was easier than try- Colorful signs and people took over actions and encampments went from a staircase in front of the opera ing to talk to someone. Both lan- the walkway; it’s all I could see in front about 50 cities to over 1,000 across the house overlooking the square. guages share quite a few familiar of me as we approached the Brooklyn nation. President Barack Obama and The discomfort of trying to words. Bridge. We marched forward as people Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner sleep in public on a concrete side- Contrary to popular belief, my chanted “Whose bridge? Our bridge!” made their first public comments walk was forgotten when I knew I friend and I found the French to At this point, we were in such close about Occupy Wall Street after the quarters, I was bumping elbows with arrests. was surrounded by my friends, all be friendly. No one really gave us everyone else and little did I know, a As we departed from the bridge, we going through the same thing. a hard time, and some people did group of about a thousand had taken broke off from the group to explore The next day, after splitting some really cool things for us, like over the roadway. Brooklyn. We sat down in a restaurant with the others, my friend and I fill up our empty water bottles “Let them go! Let them go!” on the north side of Williamsburg caught an overnight train into Par- and help us with directions. There “The whole world is watching!” and when my waitress noticed the is. After some quick last-minute were a couple who could have “Bullsh--! Bullsh--!” was shouted by numbers written on my hand before hotel booking on my iPod Touch been nicer, but I suppose blunt a large group of protesters lined on asking if I had gone to Occupy Wall using free McDonald’s Wi-Fi, we behavior came from constantly the east side of the bridge before we Street. I told her we had just come had beds to sleep in for the next having to deal with tourists. crossed. I squeezed my way through from crossing the Brooklyn Bridge three nights. What we thought of as our di- the crowd lined along the railing and with protesters. After asking me all I could see below were hundreds where I was from, California, she said Paris was a postcard; it’s one of lemma in France turned out to be of protesters and police officers. As she heard people were coming from the most picturesque places I’ve one of the most memorable expe- I caught a glimpse of orange nets Philadelphia or Vermont, but not all ever been to. You can see the Eiffel riences of my life and I hope I get officers were using as a tactic called the way from the West Coast. Tower from almost anywhere in the chance to go there again. My “kettling” to contain demonstrators, I “What did you think?” she asked the inner city. Even ordinary of- friend and I were able to stay on became concerned that we were next, me. fice and apartment buildings were schedule and catch a high-speed IAN WHEELER / Daily Titan but worries subsided as we began to “I think I just witnessed a defining something to look at. train to Barcelona. Half-asleep, I Paris is not only known for its famous landmarks like Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower move. moment in history.” Every famous landmark in Paris hurtled back into Spain. 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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com October 17, 2011 8 SPORTS Pacific beats down Fullerton UCI: Over CSUF ...Continued from page 1 Titans dropped sloppy match against Tigers and fell to 3-3 in the Big West Conference. Senior setter Andrea Ragan posted 31 assists on her way to setting a school record 3,930 career assists. Outside hitter Samantha Misa led Tigers The goal was Ledezma’s seventh of the season, which leads the team. set, but at 14-13 Neto’s service error Refusing to give up, the Titans promptly ended all hope for the Titans. BLAKE FOGG staged a furious rally attempt in Daily Titan CSUF gave up. They committed three more service the final two minutes. On match point, senior middle errors and had few more bad passes to A goal by sophomore Kishi blocker Leah Maurer’s jump serve lose the set and match 25-19. Misa and Smith with 1:45 remaining was meagerly crashed into the net for the Neto each had match high in kills with taken off the board when it was Cal State Fullerton women’s volley- 13. Moreland had 12 kills in the match called for offside on the left wing. ball team’s 12th service error, and they and seniors Leah Best and Edmond had That wasn’t the end of it. suffered a loss to Pacific University in five kills each. The most excitement came in straight sets (26-24, 25-23, 25-19). “What can I say? They didn’t play the game’s final 15 seconds when The Titans (8-10, 3-3) handed the Ti- well and we just gave it to them. We gers (13-7, 4-3) the win, committing freshman Rebecca Wilson angled made so many errors and so many stu- a shot to the left post that caught 32 errors throughout the relatively pid mistakes, we gave it to them. And the Anteater goalkeeper out of po- close but sloppy match. I think there’s finally a fire going to be “I think we came in expecting to lit under our ass. That can’t happen. It’s sition, but a UCI defender made win. When they pushed us I don’t completely unacceptable,” said Neto a sliding save to keep the ball out. think we pushed back hard enough. after the game. The Titans’ leading scorer, ju- I think we sat back and expected the The match served as a wake-up call nior Ann Marie Tangorra, tried to game to unfold in our favor,” said Ti- the Titans needed. They looked like the put it home on the rebound but tan sophomore outside hitter Bre Mo- shadow of the Big West Championship the shot sailed high for a miss in reland of the loss. team last season. The last time the Titans the closing seconds. The first set was moving along swiftly lost a league home game in straight sets It was a devastating loss for the with the Titans leading by six points at was Nov. 13, 2009 against UC Irvine. 17-11. At 19-14, senior setter Andrea struggling Titans after playing a “My feeling was we represented our strong first half. Ragan set a career assist record with home court in a very disrespectful “It’s a tough loss. I think we 3,908. Ironically, that was the moment manner,” said Titan Head Coach Caro- the Titans fell apart in the set. Pacific lyn Zimmerman on the struggle Friday. played very well, which makes it went on a 7-2 run and tied the game at “What I really like to see is and hope- even harder. All we can do right 21-21 after some good play and a series fully get the message out to my players now is move on. Both sides played of errors by CSUF. is that they play for each other and that well, it just didn’t end up in our The set ended at 26-24 when se- it’s really important for them to unite favor,” said Mellano. nior Jennifer Edmond’s attempted kill on their common goal.” Titan Head Coach Demian couldn’t clear the net for the Titans’ sev- “Carolynn made a good point tonight Brown compared the two halves. enth attacking error. in having pride in our team and even “It was a tale of two different Pacific’s senior outside hitter Saman- though we worked hard, we didn’t get tha Misa was successful in attack with halves. I thought in the first half the outcome we wanted. It’s not about we did a good job with possession six kills and hitting .667. Pacific hit working hard independently, it’s about and doing a lot of the things we .289 in the set to CSUF’s .216. The Ti- working hard for our team and tonight tans’ Moreland was featured early with we didn’t play as a team,” Neto said. wanted to,” said Brown. “In the six kills on 11 swings. The high note for the Titans was their second half, we were a little bit In the second set, CSUF again went setter Ragan breaking former setter Julie sluggish coming out of the locker out in front 5-2 with junior outside Geissert’s record. room. It kind of took us by sur- hitter Kayla Neto and Maurer getting Her next career milestone will be prise a little bit.” kills and combining on a block. 4,000 assists, which can be reached in The Titans outshot the Anteat- Then came the service errors. The just a few matches. ers 16-11 for the game. Tangorra, Titans committed five in the set which “All the success we had in the three years, West and Smith had a match-high they should have won. CSUF matched we wouldn’t have enjoyed without her. She’s Pacific in attack and cleaned up on the three shots apiece. exactly what the team needed – a very self- Sophomore goalkeeper Lindsey attacking errors, hitting .316, but the less leader that is willing to do work and Maricic made three stops for the errors behind the line cost them the set. please her hitters and put them in position Tigers’ middle blocker Jennifer to score. It couldn’t go to a better person,” Titans, who played in front of the Sanders turned it on in the set, hitting Zimmerman said of her four-year star setter. large home crowd. .714 and five kills. Neto and Maurer The Titans need more tenacity if It was only the sixth time in led the Titans with five and four kills, they want continued success during the ROBERT HUSKEY / For the Daily Titan school history that Fullerton had respectively. season and as Moreland put it, “Come Cal State Fullerton sophomore outside hitter Bre Moreland skies for a spike in the match Friday against Pacific. The Tigers dropped drawn more than 1,000 fans for a The Titans tried to take the third out ready for war.” the Titans in straight sets. home game.