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illustration by jennifer luxton / visual editor Police Chief Anne Glavin supports assault weapons ban and rejects concealed carry permits on campuses season warned Americans not to cation Secretary Arne Duncan, suggested solution of having more firearms defined as assault weap- use the tragedy for political pur- along with the recently formed guns on college campuses. ons. According to the summary Hansook oh poses. College Presidents for Gun Safety, At a press conference on Jan. of the bill, 120 specific weapons senior reporter Five months later, 20 children the Association of American Uni- 24 California Senator Dianne as well as “certain other semi- and six adults were shot and killed versities, Mayors against Illegal Feinstein unveiled strict gun- automatic rifles, handguns, shot- at a small elementary school in Guns, the International Associa- control legislation that mirrored guns that can accept a detachable Newtown, Conn., and the discus- tion of Campus Law Enforcement the 1994 Violent Crime Control magazine and have one military W hen 12 people were sion on gun control started. Administrators (IACLEA) and the and Law Enforcement Act, which characteristic” are classified as killed in a mass shooting at a Some voices that chimed in United States Student Association, expired in 2004. The Assault assault weapons. theatre in Colorado last July, poli- on the conversation have been held a press conference to support Weapons Ban of 2013 would rein- ticians and campaigners in the coming from the higher education gun control reform and to reject state the national ban of several midst of a presidential election community. On Feb. 4, U.S. Edu- the National Rifle Association’s high-capacity, semi-automatic See guns, page 5 string theory Marine hopes for front line equality turn in implementation plans and duration of the risk is greater Megan diskin and until January 2016 to make or equal to that of combat unit daily sundial cases for retaining certain posi- positions, according to Women tions exempt for women. in Combat: Issues for Congress, “I’m pretty sure some men a report issued by the Congres- are not going to be comfort- sional Research Service. able,” said Krishna Flores, 27, The “risk rule” was later D efense Secretary veteran and senior public health deemed inappropriate in 1993 in Leon Panetta announced last promotion major. “Times are a memorandum written by then week that the Department of changing. (People) see women Secretary of Defense Les Aspin. Defense’s 1994 ban prohibiting as a valuable source in war.” Aspin established an Imple- women from serving in combat A “risk rule,” developed in mentation Committee to create Jorge Neri/ daily sundial had been lifted. 1988, said that if women are at more jobs for women in the Bruce Tiu, 16, plays violin and is a junior at Chaminade High School. The CSUN Youth The decision creates 238,000 risk of exposure to hostile fire, military branches. provides students like Tiu with a place to hone their musical talents. new positions for women. Rep- capture or direct combat they can be excluded from noncom- See , page 3 resentatives from each military branch have until May 15 to bat units as long as the severity See frontlines, page 2

Sunday’s grammys are about to get crazy 2 News February 7, 2013 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • [email protected] frontlines provided convoy security, did One of Flores’ concerns is a problem within the unit. He core. “I feel like it’s a good that it will be interesting to vehicle recovery and escorted that in the military one out of said that the men start making thing. It takes a tough chick to see how women will perform Continued from page 1 Equipment Operation Demo- every three women are sexu- connections with the females do it. Good for them,” Hurtado under combat roles. lition. She understands that ally assaulted. Former Marine and if it’s a high ranking offi- said. Solis said that if she felt A woman named Barbara there are definitive standards Corps sergeant David Guz- cer, the officer may sometimes Cadet Abril Solis, 22, senior like she was at a place in her S. Hope, former United States of engagement but thought she man, 27, agreed that this issue give out unfair punishment if political science major, is a life where she was physically assistant secretary of the Navy, saw a lot of action while in the is certainly a problem. “As a he’s getting jealous. “The cam- cadet in the ROTC program. fit and mentally ready, she created an ad hoc committee service. male, it’s a natural instinct to raderie is broken up. It fees She enlisted on June 1, 2009 to would like to serve in the com- reevaluating women’s roles in She said that even though protect the female. In a combat like that equality isn’t there the Army National Guard and is bat roles that are now being the military in lieu of the 1991 she wasn’t technically on environment it’s essential to anymore,” Guzman said. currently an E4 specialist. After opened up for women. Tailhook Scandal. the front lines, she considers be focused,” Guzman said. Flores knows that conse- graduation she will be a second She went on to say that Flores served in the Marine people shooting at her a form Guzman, junior business quences will come with the lieutenant. During the summer, she doesn’t want the physical Corps between 2004 and 2008 of combat. management major, suggested decision and it will take a she’ll be in a one month train- standards for men and women and was stationed in Japan. She “Women have been able that the military provide train- while before the decision is ing session that will decide if to be different. “That’s the then volunteered to go to Iraq in to communicate better with ing that focuses on women and widely accepted, but is still she is placed in active duty, the cool thing about the military. 2005. She is now an E4 Corpo- locals,” Flores said. She added men interacting in a combat optomisitc about the situation. reserves or National Guard. Your performance speaks a ral in the U.S. Marine Corps. that culture makes people environment. Junior publich health major When asked about the ban lot about who you are and She was augmented to the more receptable to women Guzman also said that Laura Hurtado, 32, is currently on women serving in direct what you’re capable of doing,” military police unit where she than men. female presences already cause serving in the Army medical combat being lifted, Solis said Solis said. Chancellor stresses better education for students admitted you can’t find the line classes. They can work michelle reuter classes or the advice that you for more advanced students daily sundial need.” but are not ideal for begin- White stressed that simply ning students. Simply adding using the allocated $10 mil- more on-line classes is not the lion from Brown’s proposed answer, he said. investment budget to add more White said he plans to New CSU Chancellor online classes will not cure the look at classes that have been Timothy P. White stressed the situation students find them- shown to have high failure importance of creativity and selves in when trying to enroll rates and determine how tech- collaboration to improve con- in high-demand courses. nology can best be used to ditions for students, faculty He described a “bottle- help students pass the first and Californians Wednesday. neck” situation in which stu- time. If fewer students have At a press conference at the dents have to delay their edu- to re-take a course, then there CSU office in Long Beach, he cation while trying to get into will be more room for new also addressed concerns about required courses. While online students to enroll, preventing Ken Scarboro / senior photographer the state budget and ways to classes can help increase the the “bottleneck” effect. Chancellor White talks to student journalists at his Wednesday press conference in Long Beach. improve access for current and number of sections available, White, a CSU alumnus, future students. classes must still serve stu- said one of his biggest con- “When I started thinking he said. fornians. “It’s one thing to be admit- dents’ educational needs. cerns will be how to make about California’s future and He hopes to give back to “There is no reason why ted to one of our campuses,” Provost Harry Hellenbrand the CSU serve the needs of the role that California State the system he attended by your background should get White said. “But it’s kind of has expressed similar concerns not only students, but Cali- University plays, I’ve become making a college education in the way of you getting a a false access if once you’re about the addition of more on- fornians. moreGAPCOM_UCNorthridge_1_2013_Layout and more concerned,” more accessible1 1/28/13 9:54to all AM Cali Page- 1degree,” White said.

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VPAC are great, Roscigno said. jorge neri Each group has 10 three-hour long daily sundial rehearsals before every concert, except for the last performance of the season, which takes them six to eight sessions, Roscigno said. Jacob Rubinstein, 16, is a trumpet player from Oak Park High School. He On Sundays at 5 p.m., young described the orchestra as fun, different musicians from throughout Southern and challenging. California finish setting up for rehearsal “My school band is bad and this in Cypress Hall. Between laughter and is at a higher level,” Rubinstein said. smiles, they take a seat to prepare for “This is different because people come their conductor to arrive. It only takes from everywhere to audition just to one call to get the orchestra’s atten- do this. People in high school do it for tion. They tune their instruments and credits.” rehearsal begins. According to Roscigno, the orches- There is an expectation for each tra plays anything from Beethoven or musician. They are all supposed to Brahms to Mahler. know what they are doing and where “They really do get challenged with their part is. The conductor doesn’t the top level of repertoire,” he said. hesitate to call out their mistakes and “They play stuff that any professional demand the best performance possible. orchestra would play.” With more than 250 musicians from about 30 different high, middle and elementary schools–most in the Jorge Neri/ Daily Sundial San Fernando Valley–young musicians Katrina Agate,15, is a high school sophmore and a student at Moorpark College and Nathan Le, 12, is in 8th grade at Sierra have the opportunity to thrive in the Canyon School. CSUN Youth Orchestras. For most members, the orchestra with the Youth Orchestras.” and it has since been called the CSUN “My parents started me in piano supplements the music education they The Youth Orchestras have three Youth Orchestras. Orchestra members when I was 3 or 4 and I didn’t really receive from school and private lessons. different groups: the philharmonic, the range from 5 to 18 years old. Any like it, but my parents didn’t want me “It’s like little league,” said John symphony and the camerata strings. pre-college students are welcome to to quit,” Yim said. “As you keep prac- Roscigno, director of the CSUN Youth “Students audition and whatever audition. ticing it gets easier and more fun. It’s Orchestras and music professor at level they are at, we place them in one Victoria Yim, 15, a sophomore at fun to express yourself through music.” CSUN. “The kids probably get to play of the three groups,” Roscigno said. Marlborough School, plays the flute Every season the Youth Orchestras SCAN THIS QR CODE a little baseball and sports at school, The group started in 1970 as the and piano with the CSUN Youth has three performances and they usu- for a behind-the- but they want to join an organization Valley Young People’s Orchestra. But Orchestras. At her school, there isn’t a ally cost $10 to $12. The last perfor- scenes rehearsal clip outside of school and meet other kids in the late 1970s CSUN invited the symphony or band. Yim wanted to join mance will be at the Valley Performing from other schools. It’s the same thing orchestra to take residency on campus, an orchestra, leading her to CSUN. Arts Center because the acoustics at the

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But that’s a different story. Find out who’s nominated (and who should lose) at the 55th Grammys

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LL Cool J will host the annual album sales,” according to the Song of the Year is awarded als.” P!nk is also nominated in the Coldplay is also in the run- michelle reuter ceremony, airing Sunday, Feb. official website for the Grammy to the artist who wrote an excep- same category for her edgy new ning for their youthful, folksy pop daily sundial 10 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Awards. tional single, while Record of The album, “The Truth About Love.” anthem, “Charlie Brown.” The on CBS. Fun., Jay-Z, Mumford Record of the Year nominees Year goes to the artists involved in The race for Best Rock Perfor- race for Best Rap Album includes & Sons, Frank Ocean and Kanye include the edgy distortion of the actual recording of the song. mance includes some newcom- 2 Chainz’s “Based on a T.R.U. West top the nominations with six “Lonely Boy” by The Black Keys, Fun. and Kelly Clarkson also ers and a couple of very familiar Story” and “Undun” by The Roots. each, followed by The Black Keys Kelly Clarkson’s pop anthem picked up nominations in the Song names. The Black Keys are nomi- Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross and Nas With no clear front-run- and Miguel with five nominations “Stronger,” the rollicking “We Are of The Year category. Other nomi- nated again for “Lonely Boy” and are also nominated for the award. ner in the nominations, the 55th each. Young” by Fun. featuring Janelle nees include Ed Sheeran for “The Mumford & Sons are up for their Best Album annual Grammy Awards show is The prestigious Best New Art- Monae, Gotye and Kimbra’s moody A Team,” Miguel for “Adorn” and breakout hit, “I Will Wait.” is an eclectic mix of talent this shaping up to be an interesting ist category includes Fun., Ala- tune “Somebody That I Used Carly Rae Jepson for her peppy Fans of “The Boss” will be year. The category first appeared evening. bama Shakes, Hunter Hayes, The to Know,” the laid-back groove summer hit “Call Me Maybe.” glad to see Springsteen is nomi- in 1991, and was originally The lineup of performers Lumineers and Frank Ocean. The of “Thinkin ‘Bout You” by Frank Florence + The Machine nated for “We Take Care of Our intended to highlight artists that include nominees Fun., Mumford award is intended to honor record- Ocean and Taylor Swift’s inescap- picked up a nomination in the Best Own,” a classic rock ‘n’ roll song & Sons, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and ing artists for their “overall excel- ably catchy “We Are Never Ever Pop Vocal Album category for her that hearkens back to the days of The Black Keys. lence without regard to actual Getting Back Together.” powerhouse vocals on “Ceremoni- “Born In The USA.” See nominees, page 2 2 february 7, 2013 Culture clash [email protected] GRAMMY SHANANIGANS b STAFF PICKS

nominees Continued from page 1 Sundial suggestions didn’t fit into more mainstream groupings like Best Rock or Best R&B Album. This year’s nominees Ben Andrews include Gotye’s often hauntingly Social Media Editor atmospheric mix, “Making Mir- For Best Artist, Frank Ocean. Not only did Frank Ocean make big waves rors,” Bjork’s “Biophile” and the by coming out last year, his album “Channel Orange” offered something venerable Tom Wait’s in-your- new and different to the hip hop / r&b scene. Frank Ocean’s sensitive lyr- face arrangements on “Bad As ics and unique style are a breath of fresh air in a genre that’s too often a Me.” With Fiona Apple and M83 one-note bragging game about money and hoes. rounding out this category, who will take home the golden gramo- phone is anyone’s guess. Some Photo courtesy of MCT artists are noticeably absent Mumford and Sons are nominated for Album of the Year for ‘Babel.’ yoscelin perez from the list of nominees this year. Assistant Photo Editor Pop darling, Justin Bieber I really want the Black Keys to win Record of the Year but I’m thinking released his third studio album, that Gotye will take it. Mainly because of how instantly popular Gotye’s “Believe,” to some critical song became and the lyrics, in my opinion, were well written. For Best acclaim. The album featured New Artist I want Alabama Shakes to win because they are a cross a more mature sound for the between soul and rock and I haven’t heard anything like them. “Beibs” but The National Acad- emy of Arts and Sciences weren’t impressed enough to offer a nomination in any category. More seasoned artists also jacqueline kalisch found their efforts shut out of this Daily Sundial Staff year’s awards ceremony. Lionel Ritchie’s “Tuskegee,” a collabo- If Taylor Swift wins Record of the Year the Grammy’s and I are never ration album of duets with coun- ever getting back together. The record itself needs a breakup from Swift. try music stars, didn’t receive a single nod despite strong record sales and positive reviews. The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will once again be host nathan mcmahon to an incredible mix of artists and genres. We’re all going to Opinions Editor have to wait and see who will go “Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy...” and now it’s stuck in your home happy, and who will just head. Don’t deny it. Fighting the inevitability of finishing that chorus in go home. a sing-song voice is impossible. Even if you don’t say it out loud, you’re For a full list of the nomi- Photo courtesy of MCT still singing it in your head. So, get over yourself and embrace the gramo- nees and categories go to www. Kanye West is has been nominated for 53 Grammy awards over phone-shaped trophy Carly Rae Jepsen is taking home Sunday night. Let- grammy.com/nominees the years and is again leading the race with six nominations. ting go makes you feel better while you’re singing an awesome pop tune.

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13995-12 february 7, 2013 Culture clash [email protected] 3 C GET ON TRACK POP CULTURE OPINION White’s blue album Always the same degree – Jay Z (“Niggas in Paris”), early on and shifting with the megan diskin Drake (“HYFR”), 2Chainz (“Based market. Essentially, he is respon- daily sundial spencer kilgore on a T.R.U Story”), Rihanna (“Talk sible for transforming an entire daily sundial that Talk”), Flo Rida (“Wild Ones”). generation of self-loathing emos It’s hard to imagine them being into a generation of peace-loving recognized as the best of anything. unity-respecting dubstep freaks But no, they are all nominees for (clearly the lesser of two evils). , of the White the best rap album, best rap song The single-most frustrat- Stripes and Raconteurs fame, The 55th Annual Grammy or best rap/sung collaboration. It ing part of this year’s Grammys, debuted his solo album “Blunder- Awards is only three days away, doesn’t seem like a joke either. however, is how “Gangnam Style” buss” on April 23 of last year and meaning there’s no better time The prerequisite for this cat- managed to stay off the Record- it seems to tell the tale of a beaten to reflect on some of the most egory this year seems to be hav- ing Academy’s radar completely. down and broken man struggling. popular, confusing, and absent ing absolutely no rhythm, no skill PSY’s anti-American banter sur- It would be wrong not to men- nominees. and grade-school rhymes. The only facing at the peak of his popular- tion that in the months leading up Believe it or not, there’s actu- nominated rap artist worthy of a ity is surely to blame for that, but to the creation of the album the ally some good news (some very Grammy, coincidentally, is one of being the artist behind YouTube’s White Stripes, which garnered four good news). One Direction and few that doesn’t seem to have any most viewed video of all time Grammy wins in its heyday, were The Beibs himself, by some stroke connection with the Kanye touch apparently doesn’t mean a thing. breaking up and so was his mar- of destiny, both miraculously in this year’s awards. Lupe Fiasco. Sure, he may be a one-hit-won- riage to model and singer Karen Photo courtesy of MCT White with ex-wife might have inspired his lyrics. avoided a single nomination in Although his “Food & Liquor II: The der (or one-trick-pony), but that Elson. any category. Great American Rap Album” may didn’t stop Gotye’s “Somebody I The only musically congruent carry the solemn bluesy flair as All the songs on ‘Blunderbuss’ Though amazing, yes, the not be the pinnacle of American Used to Know” from being nomi- section this album has is between the love-stenched tracks previous- were written during one session exclusion of the hardly-pubescent rap albums, It’ll do over the other nated for record of the year and tracks four through six. It’s in this ly mentioned, most are rock jams and the album was released on teeny-bopping boy wonders is but it’s the only nominated album best pop duo/group performance sequence where true value lives. heavily dipped in Jack White’s White’s label . without a doubt counterbalanced worthy of the win. of the year. It didn’t even stop The fourth track is the aformen- quirky style. The piano on “I Guess On the opening track “Missing by two of the most annoying, You- The “Best Dance Recording” Fun. from racking in the nomina- tioned “,” followed I Should Go to Sleep” sounds simi- Pieces” White sings “sometimes Tube-parodied, ear-raping tracks and “Best Dance/ tions of numerous categories with by the album’s title track “Blun- lar to the Dresden Doll’s “Back- someone controls everything of 2012. Low and behold, “We Are Album” categories include the their uninspired radio hit “We Are derbuss” and “Hypocritical Kiss.” stabber.” about you, and when they tell you Never Ever Getting Back Togeth- expected Deadmau5, Chemical Young” and it’s mediocre (at best) “Blunderbuss” tells of White vying In entirety, the album doesn’t they just can’t live without you, er” (Taylor Swift) and “Call Me Brothers, Swedish House Mafia, album “Some Nights.” after a woman who is already spo- have a sense of musical cohesion they ain’t lyin, they’ll take pieces Maybe” (Carlie Rae Jepsen) both Kaskade, etc. and have surely infu- In reality, whoever walks off ken for. It’s a softer bluesy sound but lyrically, all tracks have to do of you.” made the cut to everyone’s dismay riated the EDM nation. But the stage with that cheap miniature with a slight country twang that with some aspect of love, whether The track definitely sets the tone and nobody’s surprise. former From First to Last front man gramophone statue doesn’t have echoes the suffering of a man in it be unrequited or tumultuous. of the album and the familiarity of What is really pathetic, howev- Sonny Moore (A.k.a. Skrillex) is much to brag about considering love. “Doing what two people need The beauty of Jack White is that White’s flair for the and slide er, are the rap nominees. Contrary well deserved in making the cut in the low standards the Grammys is never on the menu,” he croons. he gives a variety of sounds so guitar is reminiscent of his White to what Kanye West and the rest both categories (regardless of how have come to hold themselves to The last song in the sequence “Hyp- as to not bore the listener. This Stripes days. “,” the of mediocre generica thinks, his undanceable dubstep seems to be) over the years. But look on the ocritical Kiss” has an overpowering album is primarily for fans who are Grammy-nominated single, has music isn’t perfect. It’s actually far with his Transformers-gasm 2011 bright side, maybe LMFAO’s hiatus piano-fueled melody that screams familiar with Jack White’s style. White semi-rapping his lament over from it. What’s even less perfect is EP and title track “Bangarang.” will be permanent and this will be western saloon. It’s not for the untamed ear of an a woman who’s gotten away with the clusterf*** of nominated art- He’s not only a genius for recog- the last time they wiggle their way Not all tracks on the album unfamiliar bystander. breaking his heart. ists associated with him by some nizing the EDM surge in America into a nomination.

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According to Keep Guns Off Cam- to Glavin, IACLEA rep- pus, 15 states in the last resents 33 countries and two years have introduced bob garcia focuses on improving pro-concealed carry legis- daily sundial public safety on college lation, but most have not and university campuses succeeded. around the world. “In light of situations Glavin said that as a that have occurred at cam- public safety advocate puses like Northern Illi- CSUN’s Alpha Gamma and expert, she and the nois and Virginia Tech and Alpha sorority will be host- organization worked other places where there ing the first annual “Imagine: with Feinstein behind the have been these horrible Runaway to Relief” charity scenes to produce a bill tragedies, they are look- fashion show event Saturday that would help to make ing to protect themselves– Hansook Oh / Senior Reporter Feb. 9 at the Northridge Com- colleges safer. Glavin said that’s not surprising,” said CSUN Police Chief Anne Glavin, president of the International Association of Campus Law Enforce- plex at 6 p.m. that her involvement with Glavin. “They sometimes ment, supports Senator Dianne Feinstein’s gun control legislation. She thinks more guns on cam- The event is sponsored the bill was in no way go beyond looking to uni- puses is no solution to the problem of gun violence. by the Society for Orphaned representative of CSUN or versity police or campus Armenian Relief (SOAR), an the CSUN Police Depart- public safety, security, protect yourself isn’t appro- that these individuals could abiding citizens. international nonprofit orga- ment’s political stance on whatever the colleges have, priate,” said Gold Hammer. then protect themselves if “Do we want that hap- nization committed to provid- the issue of gun control, and they feel they have to “If some deranged person someone comes on the cam- pening on college cam- ing humanitarian support to but understands the highly arm themselves.” is on campus, what are we pus with a gun and tries to puses, all because we are orphaned Armenian children politicized nature of gun Aaron Goldhammer, a supposed to do? Duck and commit a massacre,” said worried about the still rare and adults. control legislation. CSUN alumni and previ- cover? I mean, what plan Glavin. “It essentially says occurrence of a massacre Entry into the show will “Does this topic have ous president of the student do we have? Are we sup- that anybody on the cam- happening?” asked Glavin. be a $20 donation for students political pieces to it? Of organization CSUN Col- posed to be sitting ducks or pus community is in a posi- “There’s no question that and a $30 donation for adults. course it does,” Glavin lege Conservatives, sup- should we fight back?” tion to know how to use these massacres are hap- At the door donations will be said. “But that’s not our ports the idea of concealed Goldhammer contends that weapon, know when pening more in say the $25 for students and $35 for primary focus – ours is the carry on college campuses. that when seconds count, to use that weapon, when last 20 years, but the fact adults. safety of students, faculty From his understanding the police are only minutes not to use that weapon, is is, these things are still The proceeds from the and staff on college cam- of the second amendment, away, but Glavin refuted properly trained to use that rare occurrences. There are event will be going to reno- puses. That started a long he believes any kind of the idea that the only way weapon. The training that things that have to be done vate a SOAR orphanage in time ago for our organi- attempts at gun control are that people can protect goes for armed police offi- both in terms of mental Armenia and provide relief to zation with the concealed illegal and infringes on themselves in dangerous cers is enormous.” health issues and safety their chapter in Syria. weapons issue, which is a people’s rights to protect situations is to carry equal- Glavin worries that guns issues to ensure that we There will also be a silent big issue in this country, in themselves. ly dangerous weapons at would unfortunately be can be as tight as possible auction on the showcased terms of which states have “There really isn’t any all times. used in heated altercations in protecting our campus clothing lines at the event. laws that keep handguns place where the ability to “We reject [the] notion or misused by even law- communities.” 6 dailydaily sundial•csunsundial•csun

FEBRUARY 7, 2013Opinion [email protected] Sensible gun laws stymied by childish NRA where the motive did not involve money or gang retribution. Critics could argue MICHELLE REUTER this skews the numbers, but the intent here DAILY SUNDIAL was to examine the phenomenon of mass shootings. No matter how we arrange the statistics one thing is clear - we, as a society, need to act. As President We all know the names: Colum- Obama said in his bine, Virginia Tech., Aurora, and now Sandy address on Jan. Hook . It’s a long, sad list of violence; mas- 16, “We can’t sacres carried out in public places where we put this off should all be safe. any longer.” President Obama recently held a press So, what conference announcing his plan to reduce is the presi- gun violence in the United States. His dent proposing? sweeping proposal involves not only reduc- After a month-long ing the number of assault weapons on our review process dur- streets, it also examines funding for our ing which Vice President mental health system, getting more trained Joe Biden and his task police at our schools and requiring uni- force met with 229 organiza- versal background checks for those who tions including the NRA, purchase guns. These common-sense ideas law enforcement and are a good start. public health officials, So, why is the National Rifle Associa- the administration tion having a meltdown? has decided to focus They’ve made it clear they’re vehe- on these points: mently opposed to any kind of gun control legislation. In the wake of the Newtown Providing school shooting in which 20 children and better fund- six adults were killed, Wayne LaPierre, ing for mental head of the NRA, went so far as to suggest health services that what we really need are more “good There is little guys” with guns. question that these The NRA’s outlandish behavior is com- mass shootings are pletely out of proportion with the sugges- being carried out by dis- tions that will soon be before Congress. turbed individuals. We need Their ridiculous attack ad paints the presi- more money and support dent as an out-of-touch elitist liberal who for mental health services ILLUSTRATION BY GABRIEL IVAN ORENDAIN-NECOCHEA/SENIOR ILLUSTRATOR wants to line up the nation’s children for in our communities so we target practice. They sound less like an can recognize and treat peo- influential constitutional rights lobby and ple before something terrible happens. not only to hunting, but to protecting one’s pointing a gun at them. more like spoiled, angry children having Too often, violent, mentally ill patients home and person. That’s fine. People can The person who legally carries a con- temper tantrums on the floor of the Wal- don’t get treatment until they’ve commit- do that with handguns, shotguns and rifles. cealed handgun and goes to the range once Mart toy department. Well, maybe the ted a crime. Let’s help them before they’re The average citizen should not be allowed or twice a week is not. Would they know sporting goods department. going to group therapy in shackles and an to own a weapon designed for modern where the shots are coming from? If some- Maybe the NRA leadership is just so orange jumpsuit. warfare. Some police support the idea that one else is “helping” as well, how do they busy having paranoid panic attacks they they don’t need to be facing civilians with know who the perpetrator is? How good haven’t had time to listen to what the con- Requiring criminal background military-grade assault weapons. No one is their aim? Once authorities arrive, how versation is actually about. No one is sug- checks on all gun sales needs a gun that is inherently designed to are they supposed to determine who is the gesting repealing the rights of Americans This already goes on in many places. kill people. “good guy” and who is the “bad guy”? to carry a gun for lawful purposes. We In California, for example, a buyer can’t Listen to the pre-show announcements have the right to defend our homes and our just purchase a gun at a gun show and take Allocating funds to hire more police the next time you go to the movies. You families. We have the right to go out into it home. They must wait 10 days while a officers at schools will probably be reminded to “keep an eye the woods and shoot at deer. Those rights background check is done. Once approved, Here’s a crazy idea! If you want more out for suspicious characters” after the shouldn’t extend to running around with they can pick up the weapon from the people with guns to protect schools, rather admonition to turn off your cell phone. an AR-15. seller. Not only does this provide a “cool- than arming teachers and custodians, lets Seriously? We’re ok living like this? In the last 30 years, there have been 62 ing down” period, it helps sellers ensure hire some folks who are actually trained How many people have to die at school, mass shootings in the U.S. Seven of them they aren’t giving a gun to a known felon. to do it. These really are the “good guys” work, or the movies before we stand up occurred in 2012. It’s true that the data can We need to make this consistent across with guns. They have the training and and say, “No more”? We have become so be analyzed in different ways. For example, the country. If someone commits a violent accountability to do the job correctly. Let’s numb to violence and so apathetic about Mother Jones Magazine recently published felony, they have given up the right to own let them. the possibility of making any changes that a comprehensive study on mass shootings. a gun. Period. Just because someone owns a gun it took first-grade children being shot in They started with the FBI’s definition of a doesn’t mean they know how to use the their classrooms for us to take any real mass murder (four or more people killed Reinstating the 1994 assault weap- thing. Police and military personnel are notice again. in one location by a single person in a ons ban trained to react in combat situations. They It’s time to wake up. Violence only short period of time), then, excluded gang This one seems like a no-brainer. The are conditioned to counteract their auto- begets more violence. More guns is not the violence and armed robbery from their right to bear arms as covered in the Second matic fear responses and make thoughtful, answer. It’s time to take control of this situ- analysis. They chose to focus on shootings Amendment has been understood to apply split-second decisions when someone is ation and demand real change.

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It’s a beautiful, crisp Sunday afternoon in the middle of America. Grand- pa has burgers and brats sizzling on the Webber grill in the patio. Aunts and uncles are gathered in the living room, alternately cheering and screaming at the action on TV. Us kids zip through the house, grab a snack and head back out- side to play. Suddenly, the room erupts in enthusiastic whoops and shouts as a Green Bay Packers receiver catches the ball and runs into the end zone. This is what a football game meant to me as a kid in Wisconsin. It was more than just players on a field scor- ing touchdowns and tackling each other. It was a family Illustration by Benjamin Andrews/ Social Media Editor event. Back then it didn’t matter that I was the one girl the plays and strategies more. guys assumed I was just weiser. It’s now estimated ing her cheese-head hat. growing. We are not just in a gaggle of male cousins. I whooped and hollered there with a boyfriend, or that 45 percent of NFL fans There are a slew of wom- showing up to the game to I passed and tackled right along with my mom when it worse, to take their drink are women, according to en-run sports blogs out there appease a boyfriend. We are along with them as we tried looked like a touchdown was order. They gawked in dis- NFL consumer products. now. Female anchors on actually deeply invested in to emulate the players we imminent. I shook my head belief when I argued about Gone are the days when ESPN are no longer a nov- our team’s performance. saw on the screen. Imagine in disbelief when a receiver the merits of a play. Then I had to look for a Brett elty. “Girl’s night out” could When I go out to see a my disappointment when I fumbled a catch. they usually tried to buy me Favre jersey in the boys mean chardonnay at a favor- game now, I do feel less found out I would never be Then sometime around a drink. section of a sporting goods ite restaurant, or it could be like a lonely Packer fan lost eligible to win a Vince Lom- the mid-90s, I moved out These days, it’s a lot store. I can get all kinds a night out at the local sports in Chicago and more like bardi trophy. and discovered that watch- more common to see women of team gear designed for bar. We even play fantasy one of the team. Being a I got over it. But I’ve ing a football game outside supporting their favorite me, in actual team colors football now. fan should be like having a never gotten over my enjoy- of my family’s sphere was a teams, shouting at the TV (not pink sparkles). A girl Women at sporting great, big, extended family. ment of the game. As I got whole different experience. over a basket of buffalo likes to feel attractive while events are still a novelty to And after all, watching the older, I started to understand When I went to sports bars, wings and a bottle of Bud- jumping up and down wear- some, but our numbers are game is a family event.

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The Matadors hit the After a near upset bid at CSUN hosts UC Irvine and Long Beach road to face UC Irvine top-ranked BYU last week, the State on Thursday and Saturday. It will be the and Long Beach State Matadors begin a five-game Matadors’ first time back at home in the last two this Thursday and Satur- homestand Friday. Coming off weeks as they are coming off back-to-back victo- day, respectively. Look- back-to-back losses against ries at CSU Fullerton and CSU Riverside. With- ing to rebound from BYU and Cal Baptist, the out leading scorer sophomore back-to-back defeats Matadors look to guard Stephan Hicks, against CSU Bakersfield turn it around Northridge has stepped and Hawai’i, Northridge against Pep- it up a notch, including heads into the matchups perdine redshirt sophomore with victories over each Friday night. forward Lonnie Wat- team this season. Led by Going into son. CSUN will be sophomore guard Ashlee Wednesday looking to avenge Guay, the Matadors night’s game earlier season look for a repeat per- against USC at losses at both formance against each the Matadome, Long Beach of the teams, where she Northridge has State and averaged 23 points. a 3-1 record at UCI. home, and looks to use that advantage throughout this homestand.

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