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Since 1960 Volume 87, Issue 4 Tuesday February 5, 2008 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND ‘We’ve got your back’ food drive ends Mar. 8

Help provide weekend meals for local elementary school chil- dren ages 5 years and older of low Super Tuesday income families. Donations of packaged food items will be ac- cepted until March 8th. Propositions The Giving Children Hope By Joshua Burton bins will be at the following lo- Daily Titan Staff Writer cations: Dean of Students Office, [email protected] TSU 235; Volunteer and Service Center, TSU; Career Center, LH PROPOSITION 91 208; College Park, CP 450-3; A bill that would keep transporta- Residence Halls, CRH; WoMen’s tion funding from being spent else- Center and Adult Reentry, UH where. Proposition 1A was passed 205. in 2006, which covered the issue ad- ‘We’ve got your back’ is a com- dressed in 91. It was qualified in 2006, munity service project of the Uni- but Proposition 1A had passed around versity Leadership Conference. the same time, accomplishing the bill. PROPOSITION 92 Granny found hiding Could provide for the official - es tablishment of the California commu- cocaine in her bra nity college system. This proposition would set up an independent govern- OAKLAND PARK, Fla. - ing board for California’s community Broward County authorities colleges and would provide a system said a grandmother was arrested of factoring the college-age population for hiding cocaine in her bra dur- of the state into a formula for fund- ing a drug raid in Oakland Park. ing the new college districts. The bill Eight others were also arrested also mandates a student fee of $15 Friday at or near the home of per unit and would make it extremely Henrietta Corvin Daise, 62. difficult for the legislature to increase Many of them were her grand- that amount. Community colleges children. currently charge $20 per unit. There Jail records said deputies con- By Nicole Padilla/Daily Titan Staff Photographer is concern that giving the community ducted a search warrant on her colleges too much control over state Hillary Clinton opens her speech at Cal State LA on Feb. 2 promising to fulfill her duties as president if she is elected. home and found Daise with pow- funding could mean decreased money der cocaine stuffed in her bra. to Cal State University schools. Deputies also found 20 crack “Colleges and Cal States pool from cocaine rocks, four grams of Endorsements Orange County a last minute platform the same monies,” said Matthew Jarvis, powder cocaine, marijuana and an assistant professor in the political $1,000 in cash. science department at CSUF. “If you The eight face various charges by celebrities lock in anything into the state budget, including possession and intent for final five presidential hopefuls it limits flexibility elsewhere.” to sell cocaine within 1,000 feet Proposition 92 would adopt a of a church, probation violations affect on votes formula which would increase the amount of money the school system and marijuana possession. By Marissa Willman would get from the general funds while Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] the amount received from student fees Successful ads during would decrease, according to the At- Constituent-tested and Chuck torney General’s report on the bill. Superbowl Sunday Norris-approved. What more could a voter ask for? PROPOSITION 93 Norris has been campaigning This bill could decrease the time a across the country and the Inter- legislator could serve in the state con- net in support of Republican Mike gress from 14 years to 12 years. At the Huckabee. Norris spoke at Hucka- same time, it would allow a represen- bee events and released YouTube tative to spend all his or her terms in videos featuring the campaign one chamber of the state Legislature. catchphrase, “Chuck Norris ap- Under current law, state officials proved.” have to split their 14 years by serv- Not a big Norris fan? Do not ing six years in the assembly and eight fret –- Oprah, Jenna Jameson and years in the senate. Opponents of the Earvin “Magic” Johnson each have bill fear powerful lobbyists would have a candidate for voters. more time to woo comfortable Con- Coca-Cola and Sun Silk sham- gress members into their pockets. poo topped the 30 second ads “Magic” Johnson joined Bill Clinton on the campaign trail for Some people disagree, arguing produced for Superbowl Sunday, shorter terms hinder a legislator’s abil- said the OC Register. the former president’s wife, Demo- cratic nominee candidate Hillary ity to get experience and clout in the Stewie from ‘Family Guy’ and By JOHN SYNCO/Daily Titan Staff Writer Clinton. Johnson attended numer- state Congress. Another fear is that Underdog broke free and fought Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney rallied supporters Monday night at the Daugherty Skyharbor in Long Beach. ous pro-Clinton events and released uncertain freshmen politicians are eas- over a giant Coke bottle during ily swayed by knowledgeable and ex- the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. an advertisement in which he im- plied Barack Obama was too in- perienced lobbyists who could unfairly It was Charlie Brown though, By Eric Bartolome had low turnout rates, some students In recent weeks, Obama has closed experienced to make an adequate influence legislation. who made the catch in the end. Daily Titan Staff Writer have maintained a steady interest in the gap between him and Clinton. president. “Only people with experience can [email protected] the current election. After winning a land-slide victory in Johnson joined an assortment of translate any new ideas into legislation A former Army soldier, Cal State South Carolina, Obama has ridden successfully,” said Alana Northrop, a celebrities who have received criti- Super Tuesday is today, and presi- Fullerton Criminal Justice major Da- a wave of momentum, garnering the cism for their endorsements of vari- CSUF professor of politics, adminis- EWP deadline soon dential candidates have campaigned vid Glayzan favors endorsements of tration and justice. ous candidates. down to the wire, looking to reel in Obama as the Dem- California’s first The EWP registration dead- Matthew Jarvis, assistant profes- every last vote in the California Prima- ocratic candidate. I teach media lady Maria Shriver PROPOSITIONS line for the Feb. 23 test is on sor of political science at Cal State ry. Last night, Republican presidential “I don’t know and Senator Ed- 94, 95, 96, 97 Feb. 7. Students in at least junior Fullerton, said in a primary season candidate Mitt Romney appeared in what it is, but there’s politics. I’ve been a ward Kennedy, the voters will not give much clout to “ These bills would allow four large standing wishing to take the test Long Beach for a rally. Yesterday, John just something political researcher. youngest brother tribes of Native Americans to increase must register through the CSUF celebrity endorsements. McCain made a Southern California about him,” Glayzan of former president “When it comes to celebrities, the number of slot machines in their online portal by 5 p.m. The next appearance in Gardena with Governor said. “Barack is one [Student’s] don’t vote. John F. Kennedy. casinos in exchange for a larger cut test will be conducted in April. voters don’t necessarily respect them Arnold Schwarzenegger and former of those few people to that degree,” Jarvis said, adding I can quiz them on on their winnings and a larger sum Secretary of State Bill Jones. He is also that make you actu- REPUBLICAN of money per year to be paid into the

voters recognize that celebrities are speaking in San Diego today. Over the ally want to follow these candidates, they While the Dem- not considered experts in political state’s general fund. The bills also ex- weekend, Hillary Clinton made an him.” ocratic race remains empt expansion plans the four tribes

WEATHER matters. appearance at Cal State LA and her CSUF assistant wouldn’t even know neck-and-neck, the Celebrity endorsements, which make on their casinos from being husband and former president was at “ Today Professor of Po- some of them. Republican nomi- regulated by the California Environ- once were generally limited to be- Santa Ana College on Monday cam- litical Science Mat- nation has seen Clear / High: 63, Low: 37 ing received from other political – Anthony Fellow, mental Quality Act, which could limit paigning on his wife’s behalf. thew Jarvis said the one candidate dis- the environmental oversight restraints figures, have become exceedingly Department Chair of WEDNESDAY Obama campaign tance himself as concerning construction. Those op- present in the current primary cam- WHO VISITED ORANGE COUNTY appeals [to] Afri- Communications the front-runner. Clear / High: 62, Low: 40 paigns. Each candidate has a num- posed to the bills are concerned about AND WHEN can-Americans and After winning the the consequences to communities sur- THURSDAY ber of celebrities who have openly The primary election will likely younger voters. This Florida primary, rounding the casinos should gaming Clear / High: 67, Low: 44 expressed their preference for a par- determine who will be on the ballot support could prove a drawback come McCain has maintained a growing ticular candidate. in the area be increased. FRIDAY come November. Over 20 states are voting time if young voters continue lead over former Massachusetts gover- Celebrities like Oprah Win- In addition, many people argue the Clear / High: 71, Low: 46 holding primaries or caucuses today. with their history of low turnout rates. nor Romney. Jan. 15 an LA Times poll legislations benefit only the four tribes frey might be best known for their For the Democratic Party, 52 percent In contrast, Jarvis points out the Clin- reported that California puts McCain SATURDAY listed on the bills in exclusion of the power of persuasion with their au- of delegates will be at stake while the ton campaign appeals to an older de- and Clinton ahead in their respective Partly Cloudy / High: 69, Low: 47 diences. 108 other federally recognized tribes candidates from the Republican Party mographic. parties. in California. “I don’t really care [who celebri- will battle for 41 percent of its del- “Hillary Clinton has been in the “People have known the name Mc- ties endorse] because Oprah doesn’t Those in favor tout the sheer amount egates. public eye since 1993. So she’s built Cain for awhile. They haven’t known of income the state general fund would affect my life; the president will,” up supporters over time,” Jarvis said. Romney. So right now McCain is in a CONTACT US said Chris Coromelas, a freshman see. The four tribes would pay a com- DEMOCRATIC “In the Democratic party the first fe- pretty good driver’s seat,” Jarvis said. “I bined increase of a $22.6 million an- Main line: ( mechanical engineering major at 714) 278-3373 Come January 28, 2009, the United male candidate can generate a lot of wouldn’t take a bet either way, Clinton nually (in addition to the $200 million News desk: (714) 278-4415 CSUF. State could inaugurate its first female enthusiasm. However, so can the first or Obama. It’s a coin flip right now. Advertising: they currently pay) as well as a tax on (714) 278-4411 He said his vote will depend on or first African-American president. E-mail: [email protected] African American candidate. So they You really can’t say who’s going to win funds from new slot machines, accord- See ENDORSEMENTS, Page 3 While historically youth voters have both have strong bases of support.” See VOTING, Page 3 ing to the Attorney General’s report. Xxxxxxx X, XXXX NEWS X

2 Page Two February 5, 2008 IN OTHER NEWS Titans show support for Obama INTERNATIONAL By Haley Barnett that group on as an officially -rec Web site in the fall of 2007, Baxter, as the chapter’s treasurer, the pair ac- Daily Titan Staff Writer ognized portion of the campaign,” an Accounting major at Cal State complished the procedures needed to Bomber kills in Israel, threatening peace [email protected] Courtney Baxter, coordinator of the Fullerton, decided to start a chapter become a recognized CSUF organiza- DIMONA, Israel (AP) - A Palestinian bomber blew himself up Monday CSUF chapter of Students for Barack on her own campus. Baxter soon con- tion. in this desert town near Israel’s nuclear reactor, killing an Israeli woman and In the summer of 2006 a group of Obama said. tacted her fellow CSUF Obama fans “We want to try to convince the wounding 11 people in the first suicide attack inside Israel in a year. optimistic young people at Cal State What started as a Facebook group through the Web site’s list-serve. youth there is cause worth fighting Police killed a second attacker after a doctor found a suicide vest while Fullerton initiated a Facebook group has now grown into “Students for “Our first meeting was at the Star- for,” Pegan said. “Every decision we treating him for wounds suffered in the blast. with the aspiration to “Draft Obama Barack Obama.” With over 500 bucks down the street. A few of us make is going to come back to us. The attack fueled Israel’s fears that Gaza militants would exploit a border in ‘08.” When Senator Obama an- chapters on college campuses nation- showed up,” she said with a slight We will inherit this political situation breach with Egypt to sneak into Israel. Militants claimed the bombers en- nounced his plans to run for the pres- wide, the group works together to get laugh. “And Andrew was one of sooner rather than later.” tered Israel through the porous Egyptian border, about 35 miles from Di- idency, the group’s ambitious efforts young people excited about Senator them.” The chapter soon began holding mona, more militants were inside Israel waiting to strike. did not go unnoticed. Obama’s campaign. With Andrew Pegan, a 20-year- weekly meetings and participating in An offshoot of Palestinian President Abbas’ Fatah movement claimed re- “The campaign decided to take While browsing Obama’s official old political science major, serving See OBAMA, Page 3 sponsibility, threatening to complicate recently revived peace talks. NATIONAL McCain’s new ad campaign criticizes Romney NEW YORK (AP) - Republican John McCain assailed Mitt Romney’s conservative credentials on the eve of the Super Tuesday presidential pri- maries, going on national television with a new campaign ad that claims Romney “was against Ronald Reagan before he was for him.” McCain had eased up on his criticism of the former Massachusetts gover- nor since winning the primary in Florida last week and had begun acting like a general election candidate, focusing his harsh rhetoric on Democratic rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama. But with hours to go before voting began in more than 20 states from coast to coast, McCain unloaded on Romney. The 30-second ad airing on national cable TV shows Romney distancing himself from Ronald Reagan, patron saint of modern conservatism, in a ‘94 debate when he was challeng- ing Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts. “Look, I was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush. I’m not trying to return to Reagan-Bush,” Romney says in the ad footage. An an- nouncer then intones, “If we can’t trust Mitt Romney on Ronald Reagan, how can we trust him to lead America?” STATE Calif. judge says Navy not exempt from laws LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Navy must follow environmental laws plac- ing strict limits on sonar training that may harm whales, despite President Bush’s decision to exempt it, a federal judge ruled Monday. The Navy is not “exempted from compliance with the National Envi- ronmental Policy Act” and a court injunction creating a 12 nautical-mile no-sonar zone off Southern California, U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie By CRAIG GROSSMAN/Daily Titan Staff Writer Cooper wrote in a 36-page decision. Cal State Fullerton students dance around and enjoy themselves at the first CSUF Dormal event. “We disagree with the judge’s decision,” White House spokesman Tony Fratto said. “We believe the orders are legal and appropriate.” The president signed a waiver Jan. 15 exempting the Navy and its anti- submarine warfare exercises from a preliminary injunction creating the no- Getting to know each other at Dormal sonar zone. The Navy’s attorneys argued in court last week that he was within his legal rights. have for it.” Environmentalists have fought the use of sonar in court, saying it harms First annual social net- After plans for the dormal became whales and other marine mammals. working event brings finalized, one of the next steps was “It’s an excellent decision,” said Joel Reynolds, attorney for the Natural promotion. Resources Defense Council, which is spearheading the legal fight. CSUF students together Walling said the event was promot- ed online, at the dorms and by stu- By Craig grossman dents who canvassed the word across For the Record Daily Titan Staff Writer campus and dorms, some of which [email protected] was done on the day of the event. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- “We have it on Facebook,” said tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any For the first time in Cal State Ful- Walling. “The Week of Welcome has incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction lerton history, a formal dance named a Web site, and it’s the closing event printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any a “Dormal” took place at the school for Week of Welcome. We have fliers other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will residence halls free of charge for stu- posted on campus; we have students be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online dents. putting the word out. We have several version of the Daily Titan. Amid a sea of festooned red and students who work in the bookstore Please contact executive editor Ian Hamilton at 714-278-5815 or at white balloons and orange wall and on campus and they’re constantly decorations, an estimated 150 to [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any putting the word out by mouth.” 160 people converged for the RSA’s Although Walling said target at- errors. (Resident Student Association) first- tendees for this event were freshmen, ever dormal Friday at the Housing she indicated the dormal was open to Multipurpose Room of the school everyone else on campus. residence halls. “I like it, it’s different,” said 21- Billed as a means for those in atten- year-old Juliet Valdez, a communi- Daily Titan dance to meet new people, as stated cations/public relations senior and on the CSUF Web site, the four-hour school housing resident. “The decora- Editorial dormal, which was also sponsored by tion is amazing. You look at it from Executive Editor Ian Hamilton the Associated Students Inc. (ASI), the outside and you’re like ‘wow,’ I Managing Editor Julianna Crisalli featured a live in-house disc jockey didn’t know it can look like this. They News Editor Laurens Ong who played contemporary pop music put a lot of time into it and it looks Asst. News Editor Urmi Rahman hits throughout the night from art- amazing in there.” ists including Soulja Boy and Britney Asst. News Editor Jade Lehar By CRAIG GROSSMAN/Daily Titan Staff Writer Twenty-one year old mechanical Sports Editor David Carrillo Spears as much of the crowd, most of engineering major Tony Habib, who Entertainment Editor Jennifer Caddick whom were in formal and club-like A red licorice tree, built by RSA delegates, beckons visitors on one corner of the Housing had heard about the dormal online, Asst. Entertainment Editor Richard Tinoco attire, gathered on the dance floor. Multipurpose Room. gave it favorable reviews as well. Opinion Editor Johnathan Kroncke Guests of this event, which was RSA advisor/program said the plan- school. “I thought it was a lot of fun. It’s Features Editor Nathan Wheadon modeled after the Candy Land board ning process for the dormal began “We started planning it about two actually kind of sick,” said Habib, Copy Chief Sofia Arvidson game, mingled around a large com- early December in one of the asso- weeks before we [CSUF fall 2007 staff whose highlight of the night was Copy Editor Karl Zynda plementary food spread. ciation’s general council weekly meet- and students] went on winter break,” dancing. “I got to meet a lot of people Internet Editor Christy Orgeta Among the food items, they were Multimedia Editor Patrick Chavis ings. said Walling, a business major, who and it seems like a lot of people [were] Adviser Tom Clanin treated to M&M candies, carrots, Walling said CSUF housing resi- along with fellow RSA advisor Mitch- having fun, too.” broccoli, cookies, Cheetos, graham dents (who mainly consist of fresh- ell Sholly serves on the association’s Walling was pleased with the ulti- Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 crackers, punch and a chocolate foun- man) were sent an informational flier event planning committee. “What we mate dormal outcome. News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] tain. about events in which they would like start with is having students brain- “We were just glad to see people In addition, guests had the oppor- to partake and the idea for a dance storm about themes, and then once coming out of the dorms, and it’s a re- tunity to have their pictures taken in generated a “huge response” because we select a theme, we have a brain- ally good turnout for a Friday night,” Advertising an adjacent room. she indicated that it was something storm about any kind of decorations Walling said. “So we were extremely Brianna Walling, a 20-year-old many of them had missed from high they would want to see, any ideas they satisfied with the results. Director of Advertising Stephanie Birditt Asst. Director of Advertising Sarah Oak Ad Production Manager Keith Hansen Production Designer Mike Gomez Classified Manager Glen Monroe National Sales Jackie Kimmel Promotions Jackie Kimmel Account Executive Ailin Buigues Account Executive Elizabeth Hernandez Account Executive Juliet Roberts Account Executive Helen Sim Account Executive Kiran Kazalbash Distribution Santana Ramos Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage

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Along with the cam- “One representative from each “For the first time I want to vote paign taking on Students for Barack chapter calls in and we talk about for someone, not against someone,” Obama, free rallies aimed toward what’s working and what’s not and Baxter said. “Other times I voted for students have been held across the give out ideas,” Baxter said. “Like this the lesser of the two evils.” country. weekend in Sacramento, a group is Baxter and Pegan’s excitement for “Barack has taken the investment going out to the local bars at night the campaign is infectious. in making students a valuable constit- all dressed up with their signs in little “Beyond anything else for me uency group,” Goedmann said. “And I college bars.” there is a feeling of authenticity. He think they [the youth] respect that.” Obama’s official campaign advises talks about hope and a better tomor- That investment has clearly paid the student organizations on every- row and I’ve been looking for that for off. At the South Carolina Primary, thing from dealing with the media to a long time,” Pegan said. 67 percent of voters ages 18 to 24 advertising. One goal the campaign Other presidential candidates supported Obama. set for students was to get 20 percent might wonder what has made these “He [Obama] is obviously a stu- of their campus population to pledge two students that have been deemed dent of history,” Goedman said. “And a vote for Obama in time for the pri- part of a generation that just doesn’t change has always been driven by mary. However, with the only leader- care so excited about politics? the young folk. The message of his ship positions being filled by Baxter “Other campaigns have less of an campaign is change, and the way and and Pegan, this task was a near im- investment in the youth,” said Men- which the government changes are possibility. no Goedmann, Director of Califor- through the young.” With the primaries underway, the nia Student Outreach for Obama’s On Super Tuesday, Students for group hopes to exponentially increase campaign. “It’s rare to find someone Barack Obama will be watching all their campaigning efforts. The also that actually walks the walk when it of the results come in with ASI and plan on increasing their 30-person comes to the youth.” the Political Science Honor Society in By Nicole Padilla/Daily Titan Staff Photographer membership. Signs will be posted The campaign has several paid staff the Titan Student Union. There will Basketball great Earvin “Magic” Johnson supports Hillary for president at Cal State LA on Feb. 2. and meetings will be held all in hopes members strictly dedicated to dealing be free food and games while students that one day Senator Obama will be with the youth, as well as its campus cheer on their candidate of choice. Voting: Young voters still have Endorsements: ‘I care more a lot to learn about politics about their actual views’ From Page 1 From Page 1 The current era of infortainment have more influence on undecided on Feb. 5.” the candidate’s stance on important has led to an emergence of celebri- voters. In hopes of gaining last minute sup- issues. ties in the political world. Some Senator Maxine Waters, a black port, Mitt Romney held a campaign “It’s more about what the candi- candidates are able to use celebrity senator from California, voiced rally in Long Beach Monday night. dates actually say and their point- endorsements and star power to her endorsement for Clinton on Romney delivered a twenty minute of-views,” Coromelas said. gain publicity and media attention. January 29, immediately follow- speech to supporters, addressing issues Oprah received criticism for Other candidates distance them- ing the Kennedy endorsements for ranging from the economy to immi- openly endorsing Senator Barack selves from the celebrities who sup- Obama. gration. Obama, an African American can- port them. “Maxine Waters could have sent “I think it’s more than just a rough didate, rather than Senator Hillary The presence a possible signal to patch,” Romney said, “I think at a Clinton, a female candidate. of such celebrities conflicted African time like this we need to have a presi- Norris’ endorsement and cam- and their endorse- With some celeb- American women dent who has had a job in the real paigning for Huckabee has also ments, however, rities, you don’t want voters to lean to- economy.” received media attention and criti- cannot be mis- “ ward Clinton,” Romney supporters cheered to his cism. taken for political their endorsement. Jarvis said. comments in a display of support. Other celebrity endorsements, power or influence. “ Some student such as that of porn star Jenna Though celebrity – Matthew Jarvis, voters at the CSUF THE YOUTH VOTE Jameson for Clinton, have not re- endorsements may Assistant Professor campus seemed to For young voters, terms like “del- By Nicole Padilla/Daily Titan Staff Photographer ceived as much media attention. receive widespread of Political Science disregard the ce- egates” and “primaries” may sound Former President Bill Clinton promises Senator Hillary Clinton supports universal Jameson announced in May of media coverage lebrity presence foreign. Jarvis said many young voters healthcare for all Americans at Santa Ana College on Feb. 4. 2007 that she would be in favor initially, they may in politics, giving still need to learn how to navigate the of another Bill Clinton presidency, not hold much authority with the more precedence to the candidates’ political system. Civic Learning and Engagement, from CSUF professor and Department but would endorse Hilary Clinton, general voting public, Jarvis said. platforms and viewpoints. “There’s a lot of reasons why young 1972-2000 youth voter participation Chair of Communications Anthony according to the New York Daily “Especially in a primary season, Melissa Gallardo, an undeclared people don‘t vote,” Jarvis said. “One of decreased by 16 percent. However, Fellow said. “I can quiz them on these News. the voters are going to be showing sophomore at CSUF, said she pays the biggest ones, that really doesn’t get the 2004 presidential election saw an candidates, they wouldn’t even know “The endorsement could actually up [this] week and the voters who little attention to celebrity endorse- as much attention as they should, is 11 percent surge, when 47% of youth some of them. They’re busy doing become an anti-endorsement. With are showing up are more intensely ments. that they haven’t voted before.” voters participated. This trend could other things. They have to work. They some celebrities, you don’t want committed [to a particular can- “I’m waiting until after the pri- Jarvis said young voters need to continue in 08’ as recent primary and go to school. This is something they’ll their endorsement,” Jarvis said. didate],” Jarvis said. “People who maries [to choose a candidate],” learn how the voting process works. caucuses have seen a surge in youth do later in life. They’ll get interested as Jarvis also said celebrity endorse- are a lot more politically interested Gallardo said. Polling history has shown meager participation. While statistics may in- they get older.” ments that can work against the aren’t going to care who Madonna “Besides, I care more about their turnout rates for voters 18-24 years dicate change, many remain skeptical. candidate are not publicized, such endorses.” actual views than who endorses old. According to CIRCLE, The Cen- “I teach media politics. I’ve been a –Adam Elmahrek contributed to this as Jameson’s seal of approval for the Jarvis added that endorsements them. They tend to flip-flop,” Gal- ter for Information and Research on political researcher. They don’t vote,” story. Clintons. from other political figures could lardo said. 4 FEATURES February 5, 2008 ‘Strange‘Strange Wilderness’Wilderness’ isn’tisn’t aa stonerstoner flickflick...... theythey drinkdrink beerbeer too.too. by Heather Perry Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

Do not call “Strange Wilderness” The cast of a stoner flick or you will have Steve “Strange Zahn to deal with. “Strange Wilder- Wilderness” ness” comes to theaters Feb. 1 with from left eyelid tattoos, Bigfoot and Happy to right: Ashley Scott, Madison Productions alumni. De- Justin Long, spite the hype about this movie Jonah Hill, being another one of those movies Steve Zahn, with gross-out fart jokes and refer- Allen Covert ences to “cheeba," Zahn is quick to and Kevin defend this film as being a solid slice Heffernan. of comedy. “It pisses me off,” 40-year-old Covert said he loves to star in Justin Long, Jonah Hill and Kevin award-winning actor Zahn said. the movies that get laughs no mat- Heffernan, all with backgrounds in “When I read this, I didn’t think, ter where they come from. He can comedies. ‘Oh, great I get to do this stoner understand why people may pigeon- “I feared I was ruining takes that movie.’ They categorize movies. hole movies as pot flicks, but blows would be good for the movie because There is pot smoked in the movie, it off for this film. I was laughing so hard with Justin yes. But it’s not a stoner film. We “This is just hardcore comedy,” Long and Jonah Hill,” Zahn said. drank a beer too, so I guess it’s a Covert said. “Justin Long is a stoner Covert agrees that a witty cast can beer-drinking movie too!” Zahn and my guy’s kind of a stoner. There enhance a film, but there were times quipped. are guys in it who smoke weed, but is when he felt as if he had to play “Big In “Strange Wilderness,” a group it a stoner movie? No. People smoke Daddy” and cut his cast mates off. of nature-retarded enthusiasts head weed in it. It’s just a minor part in “We had so many times where into the woods in search of Bigfoot it. But I will say that the things that Jonah would just go off and the to salvage their dying late-night pub- happen when we smoke the weed are only time we would stop was when lic access TV show, “Strange Wil- very funny,” Covert said. we were all laughing,” Covert said. derness.” What they find is a lot of Not only is there pot in the mov- “He and Justin Long were so crazy ill-conceived shenanigans involving ie, but gory scenes such as Zahn’s together because they just came off humans clashing with nature. privates getting attacked by a crazed of ‘Accepted.’ I was like this old guy “I haven’t laughed this hard at a turkey. going, ‘All right, enough! Let’s get script in a long time,” Happy Madi- “I will say that this is the most back to work. It’s three in the morn- son veteran Allen Covert said. “We bloody comedy I have ever worked ing and it’s raining.’” had all these crazy-funny people who on,” Covert said. “Everyone goes to Despite the honest effort the can think on their feet. In compari- the hospital within the first three boys give in the film to discover the son to ‘Grandma’s Boy,’ if you like minutes.” whereabouts of Bigfoot, Zahn has to that movie, you will definitely like Zahn and Covert seemingly agree admit that this movie has not made this one. A bunch of idiots go look that though there are gruesome him a believer. for Bigfoot.” scenes, it in no way detracts from the “I believed before, but now − ab- Covert stars in the movie as sec- hilariousness of the film. solutely not. It’s a guy in a big suit,” ond in command to Zahn. “I read the script and laughed my Zahn said. He’s most famous for his role in ass off,” Zahn said. “I read it again So, “Strange Wilderness” may not the cult hit “Grandma’s Boy” which and laughed even harder and said, ‘I reinforce your supernatural beliefs, he wrote and starred in, and also have to do this.’” but it will provide laughter; if not at Photos Courtesy of Paramount his knockout role in “The Wedding A good cast also makes for a good the dialogue, then at least at the ac- Steve Zahn heads into the “Strange Wilderness” in search of Bigfoot, hoping to salvage his dying late night public television show. Singer” as Sammy. movie. Actors in the movie include tor’s physically painful expense. February 5, 2008 OPinion 5 Titan Editorial Web campaigning for dummies Caroline Duffy on YouTube. indiscretion (“I did not inhale” will their names come election day. Providing insight, analysis Daily Titan Staff Writer It’s as if someone taught an Inter- always be my personal favorite cam- And it’s working – sort of. Even and perspective since 1960 [email protected] net tutorial down at the retirement paign trail quote). though these presidential wannabes home, and the candidates can’t wait However, sitting on Jay Leno’s are using the media of youth, it My aunt has a Facebook page. So to show off what they’ve learned. couch is no longer enough. With an doesn’t ring with authenticity. does my uncle. When I logged in A presidential hopeful using the entire country aching for a change in Their Facebook and MySpace Obama vs. McCain and discovered this for the first time, media to their advantage is nothing leadership, every candidate is trying pages look carefully constructed by This year, voters will have more take control of Washington and I was equally bemused and amused. new. Televised debates, radio ad- to mobilize the legions of young vot- interns and staff members trying to power than ever. bring the country back to where How had they found Facebook? dresses and long-winded articles in ers who are too cynical (or perhaps appeal to a younger audience, while With a vacant presidency, an it was before the Bush-Cheney What were they doing there? How newspapers and magazines are now just too apathetic) to vote. To cap- still maintaining an air of authority. economy in turmoil and an in- era. long had they known about the In- essential methods that candidates ture their elusive uncast ballots, can- I don’t know the candidates any terminable military strife, we the Many who support him are ternet? must use to deliver their message to didates are taking to the Internet. better after looking at their sites. people control our own destinies. banking on a radical change for I accepted it as a strange, yet ador- the public. The Web is the new frontier of They display the same glossed-over Today, it is up to us to show the good of the nation. able attempt by the middle-aged The candidates that wanted to campaigning because it’s the heart- information on where they stand on up to the polls and make our Obama seems qualified to of- crowd to get in touch with the hap- seem hip used to be the ones that beat of society for young people. We the issues and the generic messages voice heard. And with so many fer the most change to the status penings of the youth of America. made the rounds on late-night talk check our MySpace pages from our about the change they’ll bring to candidates all vying for the most quo, but will be able to he deliver The same could be said about the shows in an effort to seem like a man phones and log into our e-mail as Washington. sought-after office in the world, on his immense promise as a can- 2008 presidential candidates trying (or woman) of the people. soon as we turn on our computers. It’s all very tidy. But I’d prefer only one can be the 44th person didate for the people? to use youth-centered media to their Appearing on MTV By plastering their faces to see the candidates act more hu- to occupy the position. On the Republican side, John advantage. was the ultimate on our profiles and man, even if that means flawed and On the Democratic side of the McCain seems to be the strongest Barack Obama and Hillary Clin- attempt to connect in our in-boxes, a little messy. Facebook, MySpace, aisle, that person should be Ba- candidate. ton aren’t only throwing down on to younger voters, c a n d i d a t e s YouTube – They are our media of rack Obama. McCain possesses a lifetime of CNN, but on the MTV-sponsored as was an admission are assur- choice because they allow us to put In a time plagued with partisan experience for those who want MySpace Election 2008 Web page. of mild ing that ourselves out there as we are. politics and misguided leaders, to maintain a conservative status Forget being backed by promi- youth- we won’t It’s hard for me to believe a candi- Obama represents everything that quo. He seems to be the type of nent politicians – Mike Huckabee ful f o r g e t date’s perfectly shot YouTube video an American president should. candidate in the George W. Bush has the endorsement of Internet is sincere when they look like they He is a multi-ethnic newbie to mold, where he will take prompt sensation Chuck Norris. You can don’t even know how to operate a the Washington scene. action to defend the values of our catch Mitt Romney cracking jokes Courtesy of arttoday.com digital camera. He represents a long-awaited nation, especially if those values and much-needed change to the are violated by external forces. centuries-old establishment on On the other hand, for many Elections are meaningless Capitol Hill and, unlike Hillary conservatives, McCain may lean Clinton, he remains unafraid towards the left a bit too much. when presidents are bought Donkeys and Elephants to voice his opinions and take a He opposed Bush’s tax cuts in stance on important issues like 2001 and 2003, and he worked With Super Tuesday upon us, Yet again, special interests con- almost every level of the political gay marriage and Iraq. with Democrats to avoid a show- presidential nominees on both stitute an integral role in this year’s spectrum and that ultimately means Despite not having as much down over the president’s judicial sides are hoping to establish their elections. What is clear is this: Major victory for the corporations and experience as some of his running nominees. throne as America’s next com- corporations are collectively making bankers. mates (he was elected to the Sen- However, despite these obsta- mander in chief. their bets, financing both sides of the In essence, the elections are rigged ate in 2004), Obama is regarded cles, McCain is poised to take the In a last ditch effort to win vot- political spectrum. at the highest level, making it almost By Edward Peters highly amongst his Democratic Republican nomination and will ers, nominees are disseminating Major companies like Citigroup, impossible to prove fraud. Nominees [email protected] peers as a dynamic speaker and a be a tough candidate to beat in propaganda to the unsuspecting JP Morgan Chase and Morgan are chosen years prior to the election truths hidden from the masses, strong leader, someone who can the national election. public. Voters will eat this cam- Stanley have money behind every and even further, a president is elect- the stark reality of things. paign rhetoric but not understand leading candidate. Lehman Broth- ed far before voting has even begun. What exists deep inside is an it – they will choose leaders based ers, Merrill Lynch and UBS are also Corporate law firms, many of election that has already seen its on character, not experience. decisive players in essentially all the which are unknown to the public conclusion, though the outside Any feedback, positive or negative, is Meanwhile, the money trail of campaigns. but prominent in Washington and would tell you otherwise. Basi- encouraged, as we strive to keep an open corruption will grow colder and This tactic has been prevalent all Wall Street, are thoroughly inter- cally, the election for America’s Letters dialogue with our readership. The Daily the public kept unaware. throughout history. The Rothschild twined with the campaigns. upcoming commander in chief Surely, America’s eight years family, an international banking dy- The political system is like an all- hasn’t just begun – it’s been done Titan reserves the right to edit letters for under Bush has proven to be a nasty, has been responsible for fund- powerful controlling machine. Its and over for a long time. It is a to the length, grammar and spelling. Direct time full of secrecy, deceit and ing both sides of warring nations all exterior is paper-thin, loosely held cleverly thought-out façade, a Editor: all comments, questions or concerns failure. A flawed presidency must throughout European history. together by laws and rules of con- false sense of hope the public be- along with your full name and major lead to great change, or at least Upper echelons of government duct – it is nothing but an illusion. lieves it will inherit from a flawed the public would like to think. have been tainted by private in- The interior though is very com- presidency. to Executive Editor Ian Hamilton at But that is far from the case. terests. There exists corruption on plicated and deep. It represents They couldn’t be more wrong. [email protected] 6 Sports February 5, 2008 Bye Kwame Brown, the Wrestling continues dominance Lakers won’t miss you match (along with Morgan Atkinson The former number And just last year, when Kup- CSUF Titans take down and Dan Ott), continued the strong one overall draft pick is chak refused to include Andrew two foes, bringing their start by scoring the sole pin fall of Bynum in a potential trade that overall record to 9-5. the match at the 184-pound division traded to Memphis would have brought Jason Kidd to in just over a minute. L.A., everybody wanted Kupchak Ryan castle After the Roadrunners got on the by david carrillo Daily Titan Sports Editor fired. I thought it was a bit of an Daily Titan Staff Writer board with a narrow 3-1 victory at [email protected] overreaction, but I certainly un- [email protected] the 197 bracket, heavyweight Wade derstood the sentiment. Sauer fired back, winning a 10-4 de- Good riddance, Kwame Brown, Now that Kupchak has man- The Cal State Fullerton wrestling cision over Roadrunner Ryan Berg- your glorious ineptitude is no lon- aged to pull off the Brown-for- team added two victories to their man, displaying why he’s ranked ger Los Angeles’ problem. Some- Gasol blockbuster, people are season win total Sunday, bringing fourth in the nation. how we managed to dump your ready to anoint him king of L.A. their overall record to 9-5, with a The Roadrunners would not go bloated contract on Memphis, and and mail in their ballots nominat- 6-1 record against Pac 10 competi- down easily though, as Brandon Zo- not only did we get rid of you, but ing him for general manager of the tion. In addition to defeating Cal etewey scored a major decision over we received all-star forward/center year. It’s amazing how short the State Bakersfield 21-14, the Titans Titan Andre Gonzalez in a high en- Pau Gasol in return. memories of sports fans are. also prevailed over Menio College ergy 125-pound match. There are a lot of reasons to dis- Don’t get me wrong, I really like 31-6 in their last home dual of the Junior T.J. Dillashaw continued like Brown, 9,075,000 [his annual the trade. We received an all-star season. his domination with a 10-3 victory salary] to be exact, but it extends caliber player in exchange for our The Titan’s, who are now first at the 133-pound weight class. Dil- far beyond that. He is a big man third-string point guard, two fu- place in the Pac-10, beat Cal State lashaw is one of four Titan wrestlers with a small heart, a chronically ture first-round draft picks and the Bakersfield for the first time since ranked number one in their weight lackadaisical player who too often aforementioned useless Brown. Head Coach Dan Hicks’ took over classes and is excited for the oppor- came off as aloof in a sport that The move also puts the Lakers the program in 2002. When asked tunity to prove himself. demands constant critical thought in contention for a title not only for a word about the win after the “I’ve wrestled everybody I’ve need- and awareness. this year, but for the next few match, Hicks raised his arms in tri- ed to,” Dillashaw said. “My weight’s His personality – or lack there- years. The core of the team is all umph and said, “A word? Victory.” been good and everything’s been go- of – didn’t cut it in a city obsessed under 30 years of age, with 33- The action began at the 165- ing good for me and I’m healthy.” with not only winning, but win- year-old point guard Derek Fisher pound weight class, which featured a CSUB’s Elijah Nacita kept things ning with style. He showed the serving as the team’s elder. Kobe is match Hicks referred to as the “most close with a 7-2 victory over Adin tenacity of a kitten, which is unac- 29, Lamar Odom, 28, Gasol, 27, key match of the night.” Titan fresh- Duenas at the 141 pound division, ceptable when you play a position and Bynum, 20; how is that for a man Todd Noel avenged two previ- By Daniel Suzuki/Daily Titan Staff Photographer who wrestled in place of the injured that requires a lot of “dirty work.” solid team nucleus? ous defeats to his opponent, Jason CSUF Junior, T.J. Dillashaw, tries to take down Justin Durham of CSU Bakersfield Teddy Astorga. Luckily for the Ti- during Sunday’s Pac-10 Conference dual-meet How Mitch Kupchack, the gen- So while I do look forward to Points, by winning a thrilling 8-5 tans, senior Morgan Atkinson came eral manager for the Los Angeles seeing new championship ban- decision. up with a key victory over Jeremy just have to wrestle up to another division, icing the victory for the Lakers, managed to dupe Mem- ners being hoisted in the Staples “To start us off beating a guy Doyle, 13-8, putting the Titans out level when you’re ranked.” Titans. Velasquez, who his coming phis so greatly is anyone’s guess. Center, I’m not ready to forgive that’s been beating us, that was tre- of reach for the rest of the match. Junior Devin Velasquez put the fresh off his first place finish at the What I do know is that there are a Kupchack for his past transgres- mendous.” Hicks said. “This is my 3rd year being ranked finishing touches on the dual, de- San Francisco State Open, is aware lot of Lakers’ fans that owe Mitch sions. Yes, he did manage to trade CSUF’s Ian Murphy, who was one so I’m getting used to having a target feating the Roadrunners’ Daniel of the challenge that lies ahead. Kupchak an apology. I should Brown for Gasol, but lest we for- of three seniors honored prior to the on my back,” Atkinson said. “You Alejandro 9-6 at the 157-pound See Wrestling, Page 8 know, I have been one of his stron- get that he was the one that traded gest critics. for Brown in the first place. When Shaq and Kobe had their Yes, he has managed to sur- infamous Hollywood breakup, round Kobe with talent despite Kupchak received the lion’s share his enormous contract, but he has CSUF Women win fifth game in a row of the blame. The fact is Shaq and played a major part in the Lakers’ Kobe couldn’t co-exist, and Lak- cap troubles. Five and half mil- Titan women extend late in the second half against Cal and five steals. Weathersby left the The win improved the Titans to ers’ owner Jerry Buss was reluctant lion dollars a year for Vladimir winning streak against State Northridge to win, 59-55, Sat- game momentarily with six minutes 7-13 overall and 5-3 in Big West con- to give Shaq the lucrative contract Radmanovic? Not exactly a wise urday at Titan Gym. left after grabbing her tenth board ference play. The Matadors are now extension he was seeking. Kupchak investment. Cal State Northridge Titan guard Daviyonne Weath- with what she called a “dead leg.” 0-18 (0-8) and haven’t won a match had to trade Shaq and got what he Regardless of his track record ersby put the team on her shoulders “I had to fight for that one,” since March 31, 2007. could for him. as general manager, it certainly is by michal Olszewski and turned the momentum around Weathersby said. Titan Head Coach Maryalyce Jer- When Kupchak traded away a good time to be a Lakers fan. We Daily Titan Staff Writer with her pressure defense. The Matadors led most of the way emiah said the team was fortunate to relatively inexpensive/borderline have a young, talented team ready [email protected] “I’m just trying to work hard for until Fullerton began a 13-0 run come back. all-star Caron Butler for Kwame to take the league by storm, and my team,” Weathersby said. with seven minutes left. Guard Lau- “It wasn’t one of our better games, Brown, Lakers’ fans were ready to fortunately for us Kwame Brown The Cal State Fullerton women’s The junior posted her first career ren Chow hit a three-pointer with but it was one that we needed to riot. I know I was. is not part of the plan. basketball team extended their win- double-double with 10 points and 5:22 left to give the Titans a lead have,” Jeremiah said. ning streak to five games by rallying 10 rebounds, also adding six assists they wouldn’t relinquish. See Basketball, Page 8

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Sudoku is made possible by the people at www.dailysudoku.com 8 Sports February 5, 2008 Wrestling: takes down CSUB CSUF Fencing sticks it to the competition by Paul Aranda jr. and gain confidence in their skills so Ott approached him during a match Daily Titan Staff Writer next year’s team can contend. The that was tied four to four. While ob- [email protected] fencing team is led by Jake Jen- serving the match, Ott noticed Shir- nings, who qualified for nationals ley’s opponent was over-lunging on The action is fast and swift and as a sophomore last year in the epee his strikes. Ott pulled Shirley aside with one blink of the eye the match competition. and told him to alter his strategy is over. This is the intensity the Cal The fencing team is eager to start and be more aggressive. The move State Fullerton Fencing team op- the second half of the season, which worked and Shirley’s counterstrike erates in. While most students at concludes in March with the West- was the match winner. CSUF may be unfamiliar with fenc- ern Regionals to be hosted at CSUF. “It felt good controlling my oppo- ing, the men and women of the So far this season the female fencers nent,” Shirley said. fencing team spend hours practic- have compiled more team victories, It is moments like these that Hino- ing a skill that is both physically and although Hinojos pointed out the jos pointed to when he said the team mentally demanding. level of competition is much higher is improving and growing. Along While this year’s team is young for the men’s team. The men’s sabre with their fencing skills improving, and largely inexperienced, they are team is led by 21-year-old John Bel- Hinojos is pleased that overall, the making strides in their season-long lone, a junior psychology major who fencers have grown together to form rebuilding project. Head Coach leads two freshman fencers. a unified team. Mike Hinojos said the men’s and One of those members is 19-year- “Because of the way the teams are women’s fencing teams have made old freshman John Ott, a kinesiol- split up with different weapons, it is ogy major who received a fencing common for the team to be divided,” CSUF big strides in their performances and Freshman, are on track to becoming a domi- scholarship from Colorado. Ott has Hinojos said. Andre nant force within the Intercollegiate spent the previous seven years fenc- This team, largely because of their Gonzalez, Fencing Conference of Southern ing with the United States Fencing youth, have formed solid friendships locking the California. Association and he uses those gruel- with each other. Fencer Theresa El- head of With only six members of the ing training sessions to prepare for liott said her teammates often serve Brandon squad having previous fencing ex- his matches. as coaches as well. Elliott recalled a Zoeteway perience, Hinojos has realistic ex- The fellow members ofO tt’s sabre match, which she started sluggish. of CSUF pectations. As a team they have team said Ott’s aggressive style on “The guys gave me some advice,” Bakersfield struggled, but Hinojos said there are the mat fuels their performances as Elliott said. “It instantly all came to- during well. Teammate Isaac Shirley, 19, an gether for me.” Sundays some individual members who have Pac-10 excelled. Hinojos’s goal is to see the undeclared freshman, described one The Titans next home match is Conference younger fencers continue to improve moment earlier in the season when Sunday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. By Daniel suzuki/Daily Titan Staff Photographer From Page 6 same recruits, so this is huge for us.” aware of the strain on a wrestler’s “The goal’s to make it to Pac-10’s The Titans getting their first vic- body than anyone, but vows not to Basketball: CSUF keeps the ball rolling and put a show on,” Velasquez said. tory over CSUB in recent memory stop until the finish. From Page 6 by Matador forward Crystal Hahs, The win moves the Titans into “I got some tough kids in my weight is another example of the continued “I’m ready to give my body a scoring only five points on 2-11 fourth place in the Big West. class, [but] I’m going to try to take a momentum the program has devel- break because I’ve been doing it for The Titans played lackluster in shooting while grabbing 10 re- The team struggled at the begin- couple out.” oped over the last five years. five years non-stop, but my body’s the first half, going only 7-31 from bounds. Thomas came into the game ning of the season, losing 13 of their The Titans also were three-for- “All the Pac-10 schools have been doing alright,” Atkinson said. the field and turning the ball over 13 averaging 18.2 points-per-game. first 15 games before the winning three in the exhibition matches that stepping it up and representing Cali- With the last home dual in the times. They trailed 26-18 heading “I wasn’t expecting what I got de- streak. took place prior to the dual, getting fornia well and we’re just adding to books, the Titans reach the home into the locker room. fensively. Hahs is the leading shot “We had young players that victorious performances from Ar- it” Dillashaw said. stretch of the season, gearing up for “I don’t think we shot very well blocker [in the Big West], but I’ve looked like deer in the headlights. mando Gonzalez (133), Nick Jordan With the season winding down, the Pac-10 tournament next month. the entire game, but that was the never seen her play like that,” Thom- Now they’re stepping up and help- (141) and Herman Kucukkoseoglu the sport has taken a toll on many of As they continue to improve, Hicks problem in the first half,” Jeremiah as said. “I’m proud of the win, but ing us win,” Jeremiah said. “When (165). Hicks was excited with the the athletes bodies. furthers his goals of Fullerton becom- said. “I don’t know what it is with I’m not proud of the performance.” you start believing you can win, you dominating performance his team “We’re right in the mix. We go ing a premier wrestling program. this team right now, we seem to get Despite her poor offensive out- don’t play to lose, you play to win. displayed and hopes it is a sign of hard everyday, so your body wears,” “We’ve had 5 years building up to out a little slow, but we get out in put, Jeremiah was proud of Thomas’ That’s what we’ve done the last few things to come. Velasquez said. “You got to just push this point, so now we’re trying to go the second half and do what we need play. games, we’ve played to win.” “We won nine out of 13 matches, through, be mentally tough, that’s to the next level,” Hicks said. “Now to.” “Toni stepped up and played TheT itans return to action Thurs- that’s huge,” Hicks said. “Bakersfield what coach says.” we’re top 20, and now we can see the Big West Conference leading- some really good defense at the end day, Feb. 7 against UC Santa Barbara is always competing with us for the Being a senior, Atkinson is more next level, the top 10.” scorer Toni Thomas was shut down that helped seal it,” Jeremiah said. in the Titan gym at 7 p.m.