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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 41 Thursday April 23, 2009 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND The ever-changing face of Cal State Fullerton A Gold for Being Green The Student Recreation Center at Black 3% Cal State Fullerton hosted “Positive- Other ly Green,” an event celebrating its re- cent LEED® Gold certification from Ethnicities the U.S. Green Building Council 15% (USGBC), yesterday. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Hispanic 28% Environmental Design) is the US- GBC’s Green Building Rating Sys- tem™ used to distinguish the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. The Student Recreation Center achieved the second highest rating, receiving LEED Gold certification White 32% for energy use, material selection, lighting and water conservation, and incorporating a variety of sustain- able strategies including a Construc- tion Waste Management Plan which diverted the project’s construction waste from landfills to recycling cen- ters. The “Positively Green” celebra- Humanities and tion featured a presentation of the Arts LEED Gold plaque; speaker Jorden Social Sciences Segraves, Chair of the USGBC - Or- Asian 22% ange County Chapter, speaker Jason Black 1.25% Black 6.4% Lorcher of Green Dinosaur (a south- ern California firm specializing in White 77.5% White 70.4% assisting organizations through the LEED rating process); and an infor- Hispanic 5% Hispanic 7.7% mation fair showcasing “green” ef- Photo forts of Cal State Fullerton academic Asian 8.75% illustration Asian 10.3% programs, student organizations and by daniel suzuki others. Daily Titan Photo Editor President, CEO and Founding All others 7.5% All others 5.1% Chair of the USGBC, Rick Fedrizzi notes, “The Student Recreation Stats in photos above correspond with CSUF student population. Center at Cal State Fullerton is an important addition to the growing Stats in boxes correspond with full-time faculty in each department. strength of the green building move- ment.” Business and Communications Engineering and Health and Human Natural Sciences Economics Computer Science Education Development and Mathematics Solving the puzzle Black 3.5% Black 1.6% Black 0% Black 1.3% Black 2% Black 0% White 60% White 76.5% White 41% White 79% White 73% White 75.3% (UWIRE) – While most struggle to solve a Rubik’s Cube with infi- Hispanic 0.6% Hispanic 1.6% Hispanic 2.6% Hispanic 9% Hispanic 6% Hispanic 3.1% nite time on their hands and solid ground underneath their feet, Uni- Asian 30% Asian 14.1% Asian 51.3% Asian 5% Asian 11% Asian 16.5% versity of Alabama student Adam Morgan managed to solve one in All others 6.9% All others 6.2% All others 5.2% All others 5.2% All others 7% All others 5.1% 47 seconds while free falling from a plane 14,000 feet in the air. Morgan, a freshman majoring in computer science, accomplished this feat when he skydived for the first time on April 11. The video of his stunt has been featured on a few Faces bobbing among Cal State Changes in diversity of full-time faculty blogs already. 100 % A member of the Army skydiving Fullerton’s lines and crowds are team scrambled the cube on the way 90 % up as Morgan prepared himself for the jump. markedly different than the less- 80 % “I don’t remember much of the Hispanic free fall,” he said. “I wasn’t nervous diverse student body of 20 years 70 % about the jump itself, but I had a lot of pressure to actually do the cube 60 % White because if I didn’t, it would just be a ago; so much so that CSUF complete failure.” 50 % You can watch Morgan solve the stands as an island with a more Black Rubik’s Cube during free fall at you- 40 % tube.com. diverse population than Orange 30 % Asian County. While that diversity de- 20 % Correction creases when full-time faculty is 10 % Graph and The ‘Hay Fever” photo caption professor stats 0 % by Austen Montero featured in the Wednesday edition taken into regard, CSUF is en- 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 of the Daily Titan incorrectly identi- 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 Daily Titan Editorial Director fied the actors in the photo. The ac- tors in the photo were Ben Lambert deavoring to diversify every as- All faculty figures in graphs and story are based on Fall 2007 statistics. playing Sandy Tyrell and Lee Lee Lawler playing Jackie Coryton. pect of the university. Fall 2008 statistics were not available at the time of writing. The production of “Hay Fever” by the Cal State Fullerton Theatre and Dance Department runs until May 3. People like the I can tell you I’ve worked for two presi- Tickets are available for purchse concept of equal op- dents here ... both believed and practiced online at http://www.fullerton.edu/ “ “ arts/events/seanpg.html. portunity, they hate things about pushing ahead and forward in

the idea of quotas. making gains and strides in diversifying the “ “ workforce. WEATHER – Matthew Jarvis, – Paula Selleck, Assistant Professor TODAY TOMorrow of Political Science Senior Communications Officer

Minority students can relate more to those minority professors.

High: 70° High: 65° “The white professors or non-minority professors can also interact Low: 52° Low: 49° with them and get more, it’s not just student to professor but it’s“ PARTLY CLOUDY PARTLY CLOUDY professor to professor also and they can learn from each other. – Michael Yahia, CONTACT US Criminal Justice Major Main line: (714) 278-3373 News desk: (714) 278-4415 Advertising: (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] See full Diversity story on page 3 2 Page Two April 23, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Planning INTERNATIONAL Oil-rich Kirkuk should not be divided, U.N. says BAGHDAD (MCT) – The United Nations said Wednesday that it had in poetic given Iraq four options for resolving the Kurdish-Arab dispute over the oil- rich city of Kirkuk as well as recommendations for ending disagreements over 14 other contested areas in northern Iraq, The U.N. gave no details of the recommendations, which it said had been motion Bobby “Double b” williams Marissa Duran seen by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Massoud Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan Regional Government. By Cristina Contreras It said all the Kirkuk options “use the Constitution of Iraq as a starting For the Daily Titan point ... and require a political agreement among the parties and then some [email protected] form of a confirmatory referendum.” All four options treat Kirkuk as a single entity and don’t include plans for Student Organizations Accessing splitting the territory, its statement added. Resources-Communications Inter- Though Iraqi officials aren’t obliged to accept any of the recommendations Club Council (SOAR-CICC) hosted of the long-awaited report, they’ve pledged to take them seriously. its fourth annual Poetry Slam Tues- Discord has long existed between Sunni Muslim Kurds and Sunni Arabs day at 8 p.m. in the Underground in Iraq, but it has worsened dramatically in recent months. Pub at the Titan Student Union, as part of the 31st annual Communica- tions Week at Cal State Fullerton. Steve Ramirez, the host of Two Benny franco Eric morago NATIONAL Idiots Peddling Poetry in Orange FEMA nominee pledges high standards for disaster response hosted the Poetry Slam. Ramirez was the first to go on stage and read Screen shots By KATHERINE OROZCO For the Daily Titan WASHINGTON (MCT) – Craig Fugate, who oversaw the response to his poem so others could feel more back-to-back hurricanes in Florida, said at his confirmation hearingW ednes- comfortable. day that he would hold the Federal Emergency Management Agency to a “There were a great diversity of “much higher standard of success” than its Hurricane Katrina performance. Crimson poet takes top prize, but poets, wide range,” Ramirez said. Fugate, President Barack Obama’s choice to head the agency, which was Contestants needed to have at roundly criticized for its performance during the aftermath of the 2005 hur- least two original pieces in case they ricane, got a friendly reception from senators, who warned him that there’s made it to the second round, and audience at Pub end up winners plenty of work left to be done at FEMA. their pieces could be no longer than He told members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and four minutes. The top three poets re- By Elizabeth manzo and As the lights dimmed at Cal State summer 2007, titled “And then ev- Governmental Affairs that he wants to create a “national focus on the next ceived gift cards ranging from $50 to Katherine orozco Fullerton’s Underground Pub, late erything got all awkward and I had disaster” – which, he noted, could occur without notice. 100. Of the 20 poets who competed For the Daily Titan arriving students squeezed through to take her home.” “We have to begin looking at our citizens as a resource, integrating and in the first round, the top seven went [email protected] the crowd to get a better view of the The second place contestant was building readiness at a local, state and federal level,” he said. on to the second round. contestants, as the cheers rose for the the returning winner from last year’s Members of the committee, which championed changes to the federal Mario Davis, 21, a broadcast It was a night of expression, raw brave souls who took the stage. De- event, Eric Morago. The 28-year-old law after investigating FEMA’s response to Katrina, said they were impressed journalism major, was the chair of emotion, laughter and heartache, all spite the hustle and bustle of trying poetry major from Long Beach State with Fugate’s experience. the Poetry Slam committee. the feelings that come with a first to find a decent place to sit, the ener- shouted his verse with deep emotion “This has been a wonderful- ex break-up, disillusionment of a rela- getic vibe transformed the inside of and vigor. perience. I worked with talented tionship or even a one-night stand. the crowded Pub. When the spotlight hovered over STATE individuals,” Davis said. “You never These were the components of Tues- First-time contestants shared the him, one could see the veins burst- Activist placed on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted Terrorists’ list know what to expect.” day night’s Poetry Slam. spotlight with some returning po- ing out of his neck, as he shouted his Students were lining up before etry winners from last year’s event, poem to a shocked audience. OAKLAND (MCT) – The FBI has added an animal-rights activist sus- the event, and after 8 p.m. there was but only one contestant took the “I believe in writing good poems pected of bombing two East Bay companies in 2003 to its “Most Wanted standing room only. Faculty host Bowman, a national awarding win- $100 prize. and performing them as if I’m really Terrorists” list, making him the second U.S. citizen and the first domestic Jack Mierop added his lighting ex- ning debate/forensics graduate from The winning phrase that won trying to connect with the audience,” terrorist to earn the distinction. pertise to the event. All three judges 2000, who had a special reading. much applause and laughter came Morago said. Daniel Andreas San Diego, 31, has been a fugitive since soon after bombs were student leaders. America Arias, “It seemed like it was from the top from a tall, thin, fair skinned, red- His intensity stems from his fasci- exploded Aug. 28, 2003, at Chiron Inc. in Emeryville, Calif., and Sept. a 21-year-old broadcast journalism of his head,” Davis said. “He’s really haired contestant. nation about relationships between 26, 2003 at Shaklee Corp. in Pleasanton, Calif. Nobody was hurt in either major, was one of the three judges. good at what he does.” “I’m a white guy that loves black human beings. blast. “Every year it keeps getting better, One of the committee members women,” said Bobby Williams, 21, “Not only romantic relationships, Federal agents got a warrant for San Diego’s arrest in October 2003, but and I hope this event can become was 21-year-old public relations also known by his stage name “Dou- but fraternal relationships and spiri- he eluded surveillance and disappeared. A federal grand jury indicted San a highlight of Comm Week,” Arias major Jeannette Lalama. This is her ble B.” tual relationships,” Morago said. Diego in 2004 on two counts of destroying or attempting to destroy prop- said. second year working on the Poetry The Indiana native dazzled the Morago has taught poetry work- erty with explosives and two counts of use of a destructive device in a crime During intermission, Benny Fran- Slam committee. audience like an old pro, despite the shops at middle schools and high of violence, and the FBI in January 2006 offered a $250,000 reward for co, a local up-and-coming perform- “It keeps getting better, and every fact that this was his first appearance schools. He is also the co-founder of information leading directly to his arrest. er, had students dancing while he year I look forward to it,” she said. at CSUF’s Poetry Slam, which he Use Your Words, a poetry workshop, The FBI said Tuesday that San Diego’s addition to the Most Wanted Ter- sang “La Bamba.” Students received The winner of the night was heard about online. which targets young people behind rorists list underscores the bureau’s determination to curb domestic terrorism complimentary Red Bulls and AMP 21-year-old Bobby Williams, aka Whenever Double B took the bars. He has been writing poetry for in the name of social causes such as animal rights. Energy drinks, ate free dinner from “Double B.” stage, he would tell his poems with three years and plans to publish a L&L Hawaiian BBQ and had des- His first poem was about being his body moving in a natural grace, few “real” books with his work. serts from the Cheesecake Factory. rejected by girls because they see like a fish in water. He would twist One of the few women to par- Audience member Lilian Sotelo, a him as the nice, nerdy guy. His sec- his scrawny limbs all over the stage ticipate in the poetry reading was For the Record 21-year-old marketing major at Cal ond one was about his love for black to make the audience travel with CSUF student, Marissa Duran, 19, Poly Pomona, attended the Poetry women. him to his experiences. a communications major. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Slam for the first time with a CSUF Besides SOAR-CICC, the event He has been residing in Califor- Duran considers her poetry style tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any friend. was sponsored by the O.C. Poetry nia since October, and even though to be eclectic and with a rhym- incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction “The poets were inspiring and Festival, CSUF Associated Students he hates the traffic, he has enjoyed ing flow, which often embodies her printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any funny. I would love to attend anoth- Inc. and CSUF’s Comm Week Task himself here. mood. other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will er Poetry Slam. I wish they had one Force. “I love the people, I love the sunny One of her poems titled “Breathe be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online at Cal Poly Pomona,” Sotelo said. “I thought tonight was awesome,” weather, and the smiley-like attitude in Breathe out,” came from a break version of the Daily Titan. One of the highlights of the night Williams said. “I thought the audi- of California,” Double B said. up that Duran went through, and in Please contact executive editor Jessica Terrell at 714-278-5815 or at was special guest Marcus Omari ence was ready to love.” The poetry he writes comes from turn, she converted her heartbreak [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any his real life experiences and different into poetry. errors. things that are on his mind. Even the Part of what inspires her is one of most mundane situations are turned her favorite artists, Frida Kahlo. into a work of art. “Even though she is not a poet, His final recital, titled “Flowers,” her art and just the way she lived her garnered hysterical laughs from the life, it’s really inspiring to me,” Du- Daily Titan audience, and came from the stereo- ran said. “I would like to someday types he had to face when he dated a strive to be like her.” Editorial black girl in St. Louis. Taking into account the roller Executive Editor Jessica Terrell “People just really gave us trouble coaster of emotions experienced by Managing Editor Michal Olszewski for that, and so I just kind of con- all the attendees, people look forward Editorial Director Austen Montero News Director Luis Delgadillo verted it into a poem,” he said. to next year’s event, which promises Asst. News Editor Jesica Eastman Double B does poetry and rap for to be a representation of the contes- Asst. News Editor Eui-jo Marquez a living. His latest CD came out in tants’ originality and creativity. Asst. News Editor Sean Belk Asst. Opinion Editor Christine Amarantus Features Editor Muey Saephanh Features Editor Christee Lemons Students host fundraiser for animals Asst. Features Editor Brittney Lange Sports Editor Crysania Salcido By Anne Beck mals than can be cared for, so the Detour Editor Skyler Blair Daily Titan Staff Writer pets that aren’t adopted after a couple Asst. Detour Editor Brittany Ulate [email protected] of days are immediately euthanized Copy Chief Amy Dempsey Public Relations students at Cal and put to sleep, even if they are in Photo Editor Daniel Suzuki State Fullerton have organized an healthy condition. Editor’s Assistant Isa Ghani event aimed to raise money for the “There were about six or seven Adviser Ricardo Chavira pets at New Beginnings for Ani- dogs and about 10 cats that the shel- mals. ter was going to euthanize and we Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 The fundraising event, called just got freaked out so we took in News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] “Mardi Paws,” will be held at the those pets,” Klein said. Advertising Bell Tower Foundation in Rancho Many shelters and rescue groups Santa Margarita Saturday at 7:30 are now warning of massive over- Director of Advertising Sarah Oak crowding and are being forced to Production Assistant Chris Ullyott p.m. The event is geared for adults Production Assistant Mandi Braga age 21-and-up and for just $20, stu- turn pets away. One of the shelter National Sales & Promotion Kassia Azimioara dents can help make a difference to volunteers, Lorie Armbruster cares Classified Manager Kiran Kazalbash raise funds and find potential adop- for some of the dogs taken in. Account Executive Liz Hernandez tive families for cats and dogs. “These dogs that are turned in Account Executive Dante Galan “These animals are all just so pre- normally have a skin condition Account Executive Andrew St. Pierre cious and are merely in need of a called mange which is a result of Account Executive Katie Hennessey good home with love,” Diane Klein neglect, yet it is easily treatable with Account Executive Adrian Gaitan said, founder and president of New antibiotics,” she said. Distribution Santana Ramos Beginnings for Animals. Rescue centers like New Begin- Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage The CSUF students will be host- nings for Animals are made up of ing the casino style event, along everyday busy people who dedicate Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 with a raffle, silent auction prizes, a their time, money and energy to Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] guitar-hero contest, accompanied by help save abandoned animals as well The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The music, food and drinks. as animals about to be euthanized. Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, Klein started the organization af- All animal lovers are encouraged CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public ter witnessing what happens to pets to come out and support the cause forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, at overcrowded shelters. Klein and to help reduce the number of help- advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified less animals in shelters and prepare in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be a friend volunteered at an adoption construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- shelter event in Los Angeles when them for adoption. mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. they discovered healthy animals were For more information, go to the Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan being put down. organization’s Web site: www.great- Many shelters receive more ani- pets.org. April 23, 2003 NEWS 3 Diversity is something to talk about From Page 1 said Susamma Barua, acting associ- said Michael Steiner, professor of chance to form ate dean of Computer Science and American Studies. “There are very novel friend- 2007 California By Sergio Cabaruvias and Brittany Kunza Engineering. “We have been trying few countries that are homogeneous. ships, but also ethnicities by percent Daily Titan Staff Writers and introducing programs that are They don’t exist. We have to deal with to surpass some [email protected] female oriented so we can attract a the world of nations interacting.” ingrained be- Other lot of female students, that is the case Students may learn more from liefs, “to break 2% all over the country, not just unique interacting with peers from varied barriers, to Races The breadth of CSUF boasts eight- col to CSUF.” backgrounds and ethnicities than get rid of ste- 36.2% Hispanic Barua is a minority in the College from one faculty member at the front reotypes that leges with over 36,000 students, buildings of Engineering of a classroom you have,” said 12.4% Asian that define the horizon and a population and Computer speaking to doz- Merida. Science, where ens of students at Despite the 6.7% Black that aims to represent the world at-large. It women made once, Jarvis said. general consen- up 13 percent of Some stu- sus on the high 42.7% White is the diversity of CSUF’s community that full-time faculty dents agree that value of diver- in 2007. diversity has and sity, in Decem- enables some of the university’s missions. The Language continues to en- ber of 2007, Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau Department seeks hance their edu- the California CSUF’s Web site lists as two to full-time faculty. In 2007, whites to expand its cul- cation. State Auditor released a report that Perhaps the incongruity between university-wide goals to “provide maintained a majority at just over 70 tural diversity. “Minor- criticized the CSU system for being the opinions concerning the level of experiences in and out of the class- percent of full-time faculty. “In the Depart- ity students can too inconsistent in its hiring policies, diversity at CSUF rests on a lack of room that attend to issues of culture, However, if the trend continues ment of Modern relate more to with special regard to the representa- consensus of what diversity means. ethnicity, and gender and promote into the next 25 years, minorities Languages, we those minority tion of minorities in search commit- “Diversity, I think, is commonly a global perspective” and to “recruit may topple the majority of full-time have been actu- professors,” said tees that are formed to collect poten- mistaken for representing commonly and retain a highly-qualified and di- faculty by approaching a combined ally welcoming Michael Yahia, tial faculty. underrepresented populations. Lati- verse staff and faculty.” 50 percent. more groups from I’ve been here for criminal jus- “Since audited, it has been brought no American population, Asian pop- The last 20 years of growth at “The good is that there is some Asian cultures tice major. “The up the matter of diversity in the fac- ulation, but it also represents people CSUF have seen change in the de- more representation of minority and even Iranian “34 years and when I white professors ulty, management, and California who have been represented. I would mographics of the university which groups but it should not lead to, as cultures, so these first came it was like or non-minority education enrollment. We got two say Howard University isn’t diverse, accomplishes those I would say, are all good posi- professors can [opinions]. One thought we went although it is mostly African Ameri- two goals: A more discrimination tive new steps Ozzie-and-Harriet land also interact overboard regarding affirmative ac- can,” Jarvis said. “There are students diverse environ- of the major- towards this,” with them and tion and the other one that wanted us here who represent all walks of life.” and now it’s wonderful.“ ment from which I think it generates ity,” said Fanny Daubigny said. get more, it’s not to be sure we didn’t lose sight of the Statistics and data pulled from students may pull “a richer sense of what Daubigny, as- Others may – Michael Steiner, just student to issues of diversity in California,” said various agencies around the state knowledge. sistant profes- encourage diver- American Studies professor but it’s Rosamaria Gomez-Amaro, director support Jarvis’ observation. The faces

“I can tell you the world is like ... You sor of Modern sity, but hesitate Professor professor to pro- of Diversity & Equity Programs. at CSUF lay a mosaic that tells of di-

I’ve worked for two learn a lot more. As a Languages and about certain as- fessor also and The report stated “although sys- versity incarnate. presidents here,” Literatures. pects of hiring in they can learn temwide guidance would help im- Daily Titan Staff Writer Emily An- said Paula Selleck, faculty you learn more. “ D i v e r s i t y relation to minority status. from each other.” prove consistency in campus hiring derson contributed to this report. senior commu- – Bradley Starr, challenges spe- “People like the concept of equal Furthermore, a diverse campus practices, the overall workforce of the nications officer cific to each opportunity, they hate the idea of may present students with a unique CSU is diverse and women and mi- of CSUF’s public Liberal Studies Professor department are quotas,” said Matthew Jarvis, assis- opportunity. norities are hired in greater numbers affairs & govern- addressed in tant professor of political science. “You learn from being on cam- than their proportion of the available Daily Titan ment relations of- different fash- So much change in the faculty pus, learn from different cultures,” labor pool. fice. “This one is in his 19th year and ions, each suited to the department’s may lead one to wonder the value said Brenda Merida, junior nursing In addition, the audit examined Editor Diversity: the one that proceeded him ... both needs. of diversity. How is a pool of simi- student. “I have friends that are from discrimination lawsuits at the CSU By the Numbers believed and practiced things about “If you look at Engineering and lar looking individuals less desirable Palestine and Iran and I would have during the past five years, but did pushing ahead and forward in mak- Computer Science programs in the than a pool of diverse individuals? never met them on my own.” not make any recommendations to ing gains and strides in diversifying country and look at the student pop- “That’s the way the world is,” Diversity not only offers the change current practice.” Sex: the workforce.” ulation in Engineering and Comput- Male – 7 Since 1987, white full-time faculty er Science and gender of the students Female – 10 members have decreased by about 4 in these programs you will realize I love the diversity I, myself am a mi- percent every five years, with respect it is predominantly male students,” nority ... I am French of“ Southern Califor- “ Ethnicity: and I am definitely Latino/White – 6

2007 Orange County nia. When I go to White – 5

other places in the glad that there is some sort of positive dis- Latino – 2 “ ethnicities by percent country I miss it. “ Asian – 2 – Karen Lystra, crimination. Black – 1 – Fanny Daubigny, Other American Studies Asian/White – 1 1.7% Professor Modern Languages Latino/Asian – 1 Races Professor

33.3% Hispanic Religion: I don’t think any- Agnostic – 5 16.1% Asian “ Catholic – 3 body should be given No affiliation – 3

2% Black favorable treatment Christian – 2

because they look dif- Muslim – 1 Baptist – 1 46.9% White “ ferent. Mormon – 1 – Heping Zhao, Atheist – 1 English professor Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau Women now getting ‘SMART’ Club for female math majors prepares them for a historically male-dominated field

By Emily Anderson ral Sciences and Mathematics, while president. Kidd finds scholarships the Daily Titan Staff Writer slightly more women, 115, graduated. members can apply for and high school [email protected] Cristian Bueno Correa, SMART teachers that need tutors, and grants to Girls club secretary, feels that most Three years ago, four female math get money from. Kidd said no mem- women probably do not do well be- majors at Cal State Fullerton decided bership is required – all female math cause math can be boring. to start a club to offer each other sup- majors are welcome. “I want to be one of the fun teach- port. They wanted to help make math Males can join as associates, “but ers in high school,” Bueno Correa said. they just don’t like to wear pink T- easier for women. They wanted more “I want to make sure they (students) women to be SMART. shirts,” Kidd said. Pink is the club’s of- know their basics. Fun ways and easier ficial color. SMART, which unofficially began techniques. I want to make it exciting. There are several reasons the club has in 2006, is an acronym for Sisters in I think it can make a difference if you Mathematics with Academic Relations teach it differently.” inspired Bueno Correa. in Teaching. SMART Girls, which be- Professor Margaret Kidd is the adviser “It’s opened a lot of doors for me, just came an official club during the Fall and credential coordinator for SMART being involved,” Bueno Correa said. “I 2008 semester, provides members with Girls. Kidd’s dream is to have SMART represent the SMART Girls with the In- help becoming the best math students members graduate and become high ter-Club Council. So you kind of get to and future math teachers-in-training school math teachers who encourage know other clubs … to help them out.” they can be. their students to attend CSUF. Some do not think women can be as “I saw females take courses over and successful as men in math-related fields. over,” Kidd said. “Some of the members Controversial theories have arisen to are first-generation college students in explain why women have traditionally their families.” been under-represented in math-heavy The group hopes to continue reach- majors. Lawrence Summers, director of ing out to more students in the coming the White House’s National Economic years. SMART Girls has two meetings Council for President Barack Obama, a month – one for free lunch and one had a theory. In 2005, while serving business meeting. Their next meetings as president of Harvard University, he are April 30 in McCarthy Hall 488 at said that women might not have the 10:30 a.m. and May 12 in MH 484 “intrinsic aptitude” for math. That is, at 11:30 a.m. biologically they can not do it. On Feb- Kidd said that when the “girls” get ruary 21, 2006, Summers resigned as into graduate courses, it gets lonely for Harvard president. them. For a long time men dominated Throughout the semester, SMART math and science fields. According Girls’ members have been learning to CSUF’s Institutional Research and about tutoring jobs, available scholar- Analytical Studies, from 1959 to 2008, ships and study group sessions, while 4153 men graduated with an under- making friends with other hard-work- graduate degree from the College of ing female students like themselves. Math and Natural Science. Only 2996 Members said they consider Kidd a women received those same degrees. friend. They talk to her about problems But the numbers for 2007-2008, when they need advice about anything, show a changing trend. Only 103 men not just math, said Roxana Rodriguez, graduated from the College of Natu- a 20-year-old math major and club 4 FEATURES April 23, 2009 Peace Corps: Honduras part II fusion at this new world. Already we’ve become a cohesive unit, more than thing, though lately I’ve managed to Special report from Citizen_K friends, bound together by our alien status. sneakily help Marguerita with little Our first hour or so is always spent in administrative tasks; getting ID tasks, and to help clear the table and Citizen_K is now a former Peace Corps member. The cards, filling out bank account applications and learning about immuniza- sweep up without being noticed. It’s tions required. I’ve had two shots already, and need five more this week! that whole Peace Corps spirit rub- editorial staff has decided to continue to tell this story until Afterward, we split into smaller groups, going to language classes, medical bing off on me, I imagine. That and the end of the semester. Part III next Thursday, April 30. interviews, technical classes, team-building games, oral presentations and the guilt. many other activities. It’s hard work, and by 11:30 a.m. we are all ready for A brief aside, because guilt is a our hour lunch break. big part of my life here, it needs to Our “shower” consists of a concrete shower stall, and to get to it I have to We eat like the starved, each with his or her own boxed lunch packed be addressed. First, I’ve felt guilty take my towel, razor, all my things and a bucket of boiling water from the lovingly by our new mothers. Usually this means tortillas again, some type from the moment I stepped off the electric range out the kitchen door, turn left down a dirt path past the stove of fruit or vegetable, rice, beans and perhaps a bit of carne asada or chicken. plane in Tegucigalpa. This country and the kitchen of M’s parents’ house, and duck into a small room that con- Lunch is the one time you can tell the difference in income levels between is so poor monetarily that it stag- tains our toilet and shower. Dropping off my things, I bring the bucket of the various host families. Some, like mine and X’s, pack small tupperware gers the imagination. Everywhere water back outside to our large open concrete storage tank containing about containers with the foods mentioned, while others send elaborate salads, you look, there is something in dis- 150 gallons of reasonably clean, but frigid water. Here, I mix the boiling wa- local fruits and perhaps sandwiches (tuna is big here). In general, we vol- repair, piles of garbage, plastic bags ter with about two gallons from the outside tank. This bucket is my shower. unteers share among ourselves, partly out of guilt, partly out of the strong and manure, and buildings in such I use it, a small dipping bucket and my washcloth to keep myself clean every bonds we share. None dare complain – our families are all giving us more a state of neglect that the realization morning. Honestly, once you get used to the cold, it’s not bad. then they give themselves, and we are all grateful. that people still inhabit them bog- After my shower, I run back inside wrapped in a towel to put on my After eating, people split into groups to play soccer, toss a Frisbee someone gles the mind. Meanwhile, I sit here Peace Corps clothes, which consist of a collared shirt, jeans or slacks, and brought, sit and talk briefly in English (los clases son solamente en espanol) with my laptop, on my sleeping my boots. Honduras is a very conservative, formal country as far as cloth- or perhaps to sleep. D, one of my friends and the only smoker in the group, bag, under my mosquito net, with ing goes, and anything less is considered rude and unprofessional. Men do puffs off in one corner, and I usually keep him company simply because he’s my jeans, sweatshirt, headlamp and not wear shorts, and T-shirts are only for hanging around the house. I also shy and quiet. I do a lot of that here. Somehow I’ve become the class clown, warm socks, not to mention my put on strong sunscreen and bug repellent, my wide-brimmed hat and my the guy everyone knows, the most popular kid in school, if you will. I spend full stomach, well-groomed self and leather jacket. After dressing, I walk back into the main room to eat break- a lot of time seeking out the people who are obviously having a hard time bags of possessions. I may be poor fast with my family. or a bad day, and try to get them to smile or laugh. Life here is the hardest by our U.S. standards, but here, The table is very tiny, with only three chairs, so people eat sitting on the any of us have ever experienced, and I’m fortunate enough to be well-liked. I live like a prince, and knowing how much poverty surrounds couch or bed. As I am an honored guest, I am always given a chair at the It would be much harder if I felt lonely or outcast, me, eats at me. That said, the guilt is a great motivator – I will succeed, I will table, and extra food. It does not matter how much and so I think that bringing people back into the help people, I will make their lives just a small bit better in my time here. I I protest or ask them to treat me equally, it is simply group is one of the best things I can do with my must, if only to assuage my aching heart. a “costumbre,” a custom. Breakfast is some variation First, I’ve felt guilty from time. If I don’t see anyone alone or down, I usu- Getting back to my day. After dinner, I do homework with the girls. They of eggs, tortillas, beans, cheese and perhaps ham or the moment I stepped off the ally do acro-yoga with X (2-person yoga, it’s fan- do English lessons, I do my Spanish. Sometimes we practice talking back avocado. We drink coffee or water since there is very “ plane in Tegucigalpa. This tastic), meditate or do exercises in the yard. and forth, each in our foreign tongue. I watch telenovelas with the family, little fruit, juice or milk in the Honduran diet. The After lunch, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., we have read a lot of books, listen to Honduran radio stations (they love American coffee is fantastic here – it puts anything at Star- country is so poor monetarily more classes. The school program is amazingly rap/hip-hop down here) and talk, talk, talk. bucks, Peets or really anything in the U.S. to shame. that it staggers the imagination. well-structured, fun, informative and constantly Thick, dark, rich and incredibly caffeinated, the cof- Everywhere you look, there challenging. It is as if someone set exactly what fee is probably my favorite part about breakfast. is something in disrepair, you needed to know in order to survive in Hon- After we eat, I’m not allowed to touch the dishes duras, and then made a curriculum around that. (again, because I am both a guest and a man) so I piles of garbage, plastic bags Every day I learn a thousand new things, each les- pack my bag for school, help the kids get ready for in manure, and buildings in son builds on the previous, and not a single mo- school, and perhaps take out the trash if Marguerita such a state of neglect that the ment is wasted. If college or high school was 1/10 isn’t looking to stop me. The oldest girls (J and G) this well done, we would be a nation of specialists, are studying to be tour guides after they graduate realization that people still engineers, intellectuals, scholars and artists. from school, and so they talk to me in English and inhabit them boggles the mind. Because my program is in water and sanitation,

I respond in my rapidly-improving Spanish. Elias is Meanwhile, I sit here with my a lot of my classes focus on engineering, topog- a joker, and he loves to kid with me about my hair,

raphy, microbes, sanitation (duh) and the water my looks, pretty much anything. I love him for it laptop, on my sleeping bag, in Honduras. Here in the mountains near Santa though, because it is from him that I learn most of under my mosquito net, with “ Lucia the water is clear and clean, but in many the slang and local phrases. my jeans, sweatshirt, headlamp parts of Honduras the water quality is terrible, At 7 a.m., the oldest girls leave for school, and I and water-bourne diseases are a significant risk. walk the mile or so to school with X, another Peace and warm socks, not to In fact, there is a local joke that goes something Corps trainee and one of my best friends here. X mention my full stomach ... like this: Someone will explain something, then lives with Ana, who is 27, and M’s sister. Since we Switching gears here: The following are short anecdotes and things say “claro?” which means, “is it clear?” or “do you live in the same compound of houses, we’ve become fast friends. X is far I have learned from my brief time here in Honduras. There’s a lot of understand?” The response is “como el rio chocoteca” which is “like the more experienced then I at traveling and the Spanish world, and so she has humorous yet horrible parts to life here, and you have to learn to laugh Chocoteca River,” which is flithy and brown in some parts. It loses a lot in become my traveling companion and sometimes translator. In return, I help at it, or you’ll go nuts. Around these parts, everything is a joke, espe- translation, but trust me, that one gets them. her to spurn the advances of the surprisingly aggressive Honduran men who cially bodily functions. That said, here goes: After 4:30 p.m., we all look like the survivors of some sort of accident. love to harrass foreigners. We make a pretty good pair, if I say so myself! Dazed, tired and antsy from being unable to move around for nine hours, I’ve gotten a bit ahead of myself here, so let me explain the housing situa- * The food makes everyone gassy. No way around it, you’re going to we all need some sort of release. Most of the trainees take buses back to their tion. The family, or at least the majority of all four generations still alive, live fart on someone you barely know. Luckily for everyone, they’re prob- communities in surrounding towns, but those of us who live nearby have in a cluster of houses near the major road into and out of the region. Don ably going to return the favor sometime in the near future, and so you organized a running group, and most days you can find us running up into Daniel and Dona Eva, the matriarch, run a small general store out of their can just apologize and move on. the local mountains along trails and dirt roads. I forgot to bring my soccer house, and rent parts of the land to other families. The result is about 20 per- shorts, so I’m still running in jeans, but we manage a good time anyway, manent residents, along with a constant flow of visitors, customers, family * Everyone is going to get sick – this gets drilled into us day in and usually doing five or more miles, with some pilates or exercises thrown in. and friends. Honestly, I could not have asked for a better place to live. The day out – we’re all going to get something awful that will probably The exertion is fantastic, and it’s the only part of the day we’re able to wear opportunities to practice Spanish are endless, and I am getting the real Hon- make us poop blood or cause worms to live inside of us. Again, it hap- casual clothes without issue. Really, I’m so much healthier here then I ever duran experience of poverty, family togetherness and resourceful living. pens to everyone, so there’s no alternative but to move on and joke was in the U.S.; between walking and running everywhere, eating organic Getting back to my day, X and I walk down the road about a mile, past about it. and local-grown foods and having no access to sweets or sodas, I’m feeling a few other houses, a few pulperias (small stores) and a lot of Honduran amazing. men who love to whistle or honk at X as we walk. After cutting through a * Most of us are going to be robbed. Be it pickpockets, burglars, A bit after 6 p.m., we return to our various houses, making sure to stay in pine forest (pine forests? Honduras is full of surprises), we emerge into the or straight-up armed robbers, we’re all going to lose our cell phones, groups or pairs, and always getting home before dark. It’s not that this part Peace Corps training ground, a private school staffed by a fantastic bunch of cameras, money, and possessions unless we’re very careful, and very of the country is unsafe, but Honduras as a whole has the highest murder volunteers, staff and professional language instructors. sneaky. I’m aiming to be part of the 1/3 of all volunteers who don’t rate in the Western Hemisphere, and we’re still strangers here. As the saying Classes start at 7:30 a.m., but first X and I have an incident during their stay, but we shall see. Meanwhile, hide goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” So far so good. I’ve mingle with the other 49 trainees and your valuables and carry only that which you truly need. never felt unsafe, but it can’t hurt to be too careful. our teachers, getting coffee or water, At home, I shower (cold this time) or wash my face, and change for din- joking, speaking in Spanish and Eng- * You’re not a Peace Corps volunteer until you poop your pants. This ner. I hate that we have to wear shoes here all the time, or rather that I lish and bonding over tales of cultural is actually an unwritten law – between intestinal parasites, stomach do, because I don’t have sandals aside from flip-flops, which are pretty misunderstandings and common con- viruses, bacterial infections, and the like, you’re going to poop yourself much shower shoes. After the shower, I eat dinner, which is usu- at some point, and you’re going to laugh about it the rest of your life. ally rice, beans, meat or a vegetable, and more coffee. I’m an addict already, and I don’t see any chance of stop- For the full story, including part I go to ping soon. Still, its always delicious, and always appreciated after my long www.dailytitan.com tiring days. Again I can’t help with any- Students to show work at Newport Beach Film Fest By lauren wenz tern with Newport Beach Festival. this is his first film festival. He made For the Daily Titan Seven students at Cal State Fuller- the film for a class project. His pro- [email protected] ton will show their films at the Or- fessor, Cecilia Raquel, approached ange County Museum of Art April Cho and recommended that he en- Cal State Fullerton is going to the 26, at 11 a.m., according to the ter the festival. beach – the 10th annual Newport Newport Beach Film Festival Web “The film is about a teenage kid Beach Film Festival, that is. site schedule. The following is a list whose parents get divorced. He Opening night is April 23 and of the students and their films: decides to get attention by faking closing night is April 30. The fes- “A Plain Picture” by Jacob Brook- a suicide attempt,” Cho explained. tival will showcase over 400 films, field, “Suicide Gestures” by Thomas When asked about the hardest part including feature films, documenta- Cho, “Quantum Jobless” by Aaron of filming, Cho responded, “work- ries, short films, student films and Scott, “The Pound” by Tommy ing with the actors. Especially this seminars. There are five venues; Ed- Dinh one night, it was the coldest night of wards Island Cinemas, Edwards Big Dear Zack by Javier Descalzo, A the month and we were shooting a Newport, Regency Lido Theatre, Mountain of One by Peter Hebri, pool scene … it was difficult.” Cho Muth Interpretive Center and the Just Breathe by Sean Willis is excited about showcasing his first By lauren wenz/For the Daily Titan Orange County Museum of Art, CSUF senior Thomas Cho, 21, film, he said. Edwards Big Newport Theatre is one of the venues that will preview the films. according to Michelle Sandoval, in- director of Suicide Gestures said New directors that participate in the Festival have the opportunity to meet and greet with talent from all contemporary filmmaking from just starting your career, “ Mark over the world. around the world to Orange Coun- Wystrach, actor, said. “The Newport Beach Film Fes- ty. The festival is a great opportunity Along with CSUF students, Long tival is a great opportunity for net- for cultural understanding and en- Beach State, Loyola Marymount working. It’s a nonprofit interna- riching educational opportunities.” University, University of California, tional festival that focuses on artistic “I think that anytime you have a Irvine, University of California, Los outreach,” Allison Montanile, intern festival that has legitimacy and gar- Angeles, USC, Chapman Univer- for the Newport Beach Film Festival ners respect, you should try to be a sity, Orange County Community and CSUF student, said. part of it, it can be hugely helpful. College and Saddleback Commu- All of the money earned at the fes- Because the Newport Beach Film nity College students will be at the tival goes back in to the program. Festival it is not directly in the in- Festival showcasing as well. For According to the Web site new- dustry, it allows outsiders to jump schedules, show times, ticket pur- portbeachfilmfest.com, the mission in and participate, and having ex- chases and party information go to is to “bring the best of classic and posure is your lifeline when you’re www.newportbeachfilmfest.com y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

COACHELLA ‘09: see more at dailytitan.com April 23, 2009 www.dailytitan.com 5 [email protected] SOCO Music shouldn’t ‘Costa’ cent By Juanita Vasquez Costa was on the verge of becom- ments with his lone guitar on his and ‘Lions’ Daily Titan Staff Writer ing a pro-skater before the accident. first three releases. With his latest [email protected] During his 18 months of recovery completed work, Unfamiliar Fac- LA skank stars, The Lions, and rehabilitation he started to play es, the Huntington Beach native and other guest artists Skinny jeans, plaid shirt and around with the guitar he had been went on to experiment with big- gray cardigan, Matt Costa intro- given as a gift along with his skate- ger, bolder sounds. A harmonica, bring their dub beats to a duced himself at the beginning of board. keyboards and a trumpet have new crowd his Wednesday performance at Cal Soon he found himself recording been added as backing melodies State Fullerton’s Becker Amphi- songs and distributing demos of his to Costa’s charming voice. music to his family – one eventually He still woos the audience with By Brittny Ulate and theatre before diving into his first found its way to the hands of No his guitar-driven songs, as was the Derin Richardson musical act of the afternoon. Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont, who case with “Sunshine,” which im- Daily Titan Staff Costa gently and carefully [email protected] plucked the strings of his acoustic helped him record his first album, mediately grabbed the ears of the Photos By Lauren Worsley/Daily Titan Staff Photographer guitar before the minimalist notes Songs We Sing. crowd. During the song’s catchy “I like what I am doing right now, “sha la la la la la la la,” the grassy Horns blared and the crowd Vocalists Alex Desert (left), Deston Berry (Middle) and Malik Moore (right) of the band of piano chimed in. “Yellow Taxi” I wouldn’t take back anything, you knoll of the amphitheatre was swayed as Jamaican inspired reggae The Lions perform at the Continental Room in Downtown Fullerton last Sunday. was welcomed with a round of ap- know,” Costa said. “If the accident soon a sea of bobbing heads and and dub pulsated through The Con- plause from the excited audience. hadn’t happened, I’d probably be a smiling faces. tinental Room, lending to the chill it has started to gain momentum in ing styles. The weather seemed to work in jerk.” atmosphere of Sunday night, the day Orange County. In a way, the scene “We just decided to jam in the Costa’s favor, in the middle of a Costa’s piano-driven “Mr. Pitiful” of rest. seems to be making a comeback as studio one day, and it just sounded smoldering heat wave in Califor- casts out any preconceived notion Indie reggae group, The Lions, O.C. is home to the most recogniz- really good. Pretty soon, we were nia, the afternoon was perfect for one might have had about his music. played to a packed house in the able crossover early ska sensations picked up by Ubiquity like that,” an outdoor concert. With the oc- The song jumps around from a com- SOCO district in Downtown Ful- No Doubt, and ska favorites The said keyboardist Dan Hastie, recall- casional breeze, Costa’s mop of hair bination of simple, yet unexpected lerton, along with guest vocalists Aquabats. ing the origins of the band. blew from his face as he strummed melodies and casual vocals right be- Alex Desert and Deston Berry of DJ Bobby Soul, the talent booker The Lions' sound, according to away on his six-stringed guitar. fore the chorus kicks in. Immediate- Los Angeles ska band Hepcat, Ma- for The Continental Room, said he guitarist Dan Ubick, can only be de- Francis Szyskowski, Associ- ly after the first note of the piano is lik Moore from Ocean 11 and Black is trying his best to make the club scribed as “dirty, funky, reggae,” an ated Students Inc., Productions played, the crowd started cheering. Shakespeare. The night also featured the go-to destination for new music, affectionate term that was reinforced Wednesday concert series co-coor- Singer/songwriter Costa has DJs Bobby Soul, Thee Conductor, and is doing so by mixing it up and with graceful fret work on his hol- dinator, said that an estimated 500 moved on from simply acoustic ele- Hyder and HM Selectah spinning booking ska bands like The Allen- low-bodied electric guitar. people turned out. old school reggae, soul and more tons and The Lions. The Allentons, Soulful singing from the Desert, “I think it’s safe to say that this dub. originally from L.A., played Satur- Berry and Moore trio rose in perfect is the biggest crowd we’ve ever With Downtown Fullerton be- day night to another packed house harmony with the funky beats that had,” Szyskowski said. ing dominated by hip-hop and rock full of rude boys and girls skanking were belted out behind them. Szyskowski said it was almost music, The Lions' came to brandish the night away. As the night died down, Minh lucky that they booked Matt Cos- their signature reggae-style music to Originally being from different Pham, aka DJ HM Selectah, made ta, who played at CSUF a couple compete with the big boys. Although bands, the members of The Lions an appearance to flaunt his masterful of years ago. Usually, ASI Produc- the reggae/ska/dub scene is bigger have all been in each of the other spinning skills. tions tries to book smaller bands throughout the Los Angeles area, members' bands, so they are familiar Though he tends to stick to reg- from the local scene, he said. and even as far down as San Diego, with each of their nuances and play- gae as a default platform for his DJ Just to the side of the amphithe- work, Pham mentioned that he has a atre, cotton candy and snow cones diverse musical background, playing were offered to the crowd for free. with an avant-garde free jazz band It was a great way to promote the for 10 years, and is proud of being upcoming Spring Concert, Lind- able to play any type of music. say Kwek, ASI Productions Spring Being a DJ for over four years, Concert coordinator, said. Pham admires reggae. Costa’s life took a different turn Photos By Brittny ulate/Daily Titan Assistant Detour Editor Sunday night was the second time when his left leg was shattered Top: Matt Costa sticks around after the performance to sign autographs for students. Pham has performed at The Conti- during a skateboarding accident. Bottom: Costa plays the trumpet he is familiar with guitar, piano and harmonica. nental Room, also being the second time he has performed in O.C. “I DJ Downtown Los Angeles, that's my spot. I also spin for the guys from The Lions and the guys who run The Continental Room in other places, so I know them well,” Pham said. Pham also knows Berry and Des- ert from Hepcat and grew up listen- ing to their music, praising the band as the face of the L.A. scene for reg- gae. Though he has his roots firmly settled in L.A., he does have inten- tions of doing more DJ work in O.C. to further establish the reggae universe. For now, The Continental MC for The Lions is Black Shakespeare, at the Continental Room in Downtown Room is the place to visit for a taste Fullerton last Sunday. of exciting new music.

Event Calendar

Thursday Friday Saturday • A Day to Remember, Sky • Three 6 Mafia, Anberlin • Matt Costa, The 88 Eats Airplane Titan Stadium HOB Anaheim Glass House • She Wants Revenge • Willie Nelson • Riley, Matt Scott, NME Club 740 LA Equestrian Center Chain Reaction • Mates of State • Ladytron • Joss Stone Glass House Grove of Anaheim Club NOKIA • Resident Hero • The Go-Go’s • UB40 Gypsy Lounge HOB Sunset Strip HOB Sunset Strip • En La Noche • Greg Laswell • The Pack Museum of Latin Hotel Cafe Knitting Factory American Art • Earth Day Celebration • Trust Company • LD & Ariano Garden Grove Park Whisky eVocal • Cirque Le Masque • Spinal Tap • Film: Samurai Japan Carpenter Performing Grove of Anaheim Bowers Museum Arts Cener

Sunday Monday Tuesday • Bone Thugs-N-Harmony • By All Means Necessary • Art of the Samurai In Cahoots Key Club Bowers Museum • Zoe • Past Tents • The Pinker Tones Grove of Anaheim Old Courthouse Museum Knitting Factory • The Faint, Ladytron • Newport Beach Film • Railroad Earth Music Box at the Fonda Festival Roxy Theatre • Pretty & Nice, The Revolts Fashion Island • Tinted Windows Knitting Factory • Sorgente Troubadour • Timber Viper Room • Ximena Sarinana Hibbleton Gallery • Open Mic HOB Anaheim • Hay Fever Gypsy Den • Western Front, Seizure, CSUF Performing Arts • Huntingfield, The Ringers Blackhounds Detroit Bar eVocal

Photo By Andrea Kellog/Daily Titan Staff Photographer 6 DETOUR April 23, 2003 Zombies attack a classic

By Rachel David I read that your book is 85 percent As for Austen’s approval or disap- For the Daily Titan Austen, so it seems like a clever way proval, we’ll never know, but I like to [email protected] to get readers, students especially, in- think that she would’ve had a sense terested in the comedy of manners of humor about it. Seth Grahame-Smith, author of type of novel without really realizing She was, after all, an incredibly How to Survive a Horror Movie and it. funny, sarcastic writer. And many of Pardon My President, is the co-au- Grahame-Smith: I wish I’d gone the people she wrote about seem like thor of the much anticipated April into this with loftier goals. Really, all zombies, to be honest. 1st release, Pride and Prejudice and I wanted to do was write a book that DT: During the moments when I Zombies, which is currently No. 4 made people laugh. wasn’t laughing, I was gagging at the on the Los Angeles Times Paperback But since it came out, I’ve spoken revolting images such as when, “one Bestseller list. to college professors and high school of the sores beneath (Charlotte’s) eye Grahame-Smith’s zombies only English teachers who tell me they’re burst, sending a trickle of bloody add to Jane Austen’s already well-es- excited about this version, because it pus down her cheek and into her tablished and endearing 1813 com- gets a new group of people talking mouth.” edy of manners novel. about Jane Austen. Or the scene when Elizabeth Grahame-Smith will be speaking I’ve also heard from readers who rips out the beating heart of a ninja on campus Thursday, in KHS 199 say they would’ve never, ever picked and takes a bite out of it, which is at 2:30-3:45 p.m. He will also be up a Jane Austen book before Pride reminiscent of the daydream scene signing books. and Prejudice and Zombies. in Dumb and Dumber when Lloyd Pride and Prejudice and Zombies DT: How would you describe rips out a guy’s beating heart, but, is currently stocked in the student your novel? Austen once described instead of eating it, he puts it in a bookstore. Pride and Prejudice as “light and doggy bag. How do you come up The most notable differences be- bright, and sparkling.” with that stuff? tween the two novels are the number Grahame-Smith: I’d describe this Grahame-Smith: I’ve been a fan ‘Egg Hunt’ in the OC of times Grahame-Smith’s version version as ‘light, bright, sparkling, of horror movies since I was a kid, so elicits out loud laughter and nause- and tremendously bloody.’ “revolting” comes naturally. ating, repulsive reactions. DT: Who is your favorite charac- As for the ninja stuff, I thought Unsigned East Coast natives bring their lyrically driven In an interview with Seth Graha- ter in P.P.Z.? it would be funny and interesting me-Smith, he discussed where the I personally love how Elizabeth’s to give Elizabeth a savage side that sound, made especially for the kiddies, to Anaheim idea for a zombie book originated, guttural reaction to various situa- would stand in contrast to her other literary influences and his latest lit- tions is to reach ladylike quali- By Michelle Schiavo The album is not available in his forehead and an acoustic guitar erary project. for her dag- ties. Daily Titan Staff Writer stores due to the fact that the band across his chest, opened the show ger or resort to Throughout [email protected] is unsigned. with a slowed down version of Ne- Daily Titan: Is there a significant violence in gen- the book, you “We were signed for a brief min- Yo’s, “Closer.” reason why you chose Austen and eral. I laughed see little mo- ute with Universal, but that didn’t McCaffrey, in a light blue V-neck Pride and Prejudice for your project Chain Reaction off Euclid and out loud several ments of this: work out,” Federspiel said. and jeans, sat on a stool to Scanlon’s other than just liking the author and Lincoln in Anaheim, hosts a multi- times as a result Elizabeth letting “Fans can buy our music on right and accompanied on guitar. novel? tude of different rock bands. of her stubborn out a primal PureVolume or iTunes,” he said. Federspiel, in a black vest, sat to Seth Grahame-Smith: Actually, The walls and ceiling of the de- and strong- scream, stran- As it got later into the night, the Scanlon’s left and played the bass line I can’t claim credit for picking the cent sized venue are covered with willed nature. gling a ninja anticipation to see Making April on his large, black and white bass. book. My editor, Jason Rekulak, had different band’s T-shirts and random Having Eliz- with his own grew. Next they played “Brighter been dying to do a literary “remix” stickers. Some of the T-shirts on the abeth reach for intestines and Two young girls stood right in Bright,” which is the second track on for a long time, and he kept lists wall bear the names Plain White T’s, her dagger after biting a still- front of the stage bouncing up and The Egg Hunt. As the sweet melody of ideas: “Wuthering Heights and Scatter the Ashes and My Chemical Darcy’s infa- beating heart. down unable to control their excite- played, Cachoi-Negrete and Maler- Werewolves”, “War and Peace and Romance. mous line, “She DT: Who are ment to see the band. be, along with two other girls, sang Pirates” and so on. The stickers are of anything from is tolerable, your literary in- Fully clad in black, Christine along as Scanlon crooned. One day he called me out of the band names to slogans such as, “Go but not hand- fluences? What Cachoi-Negrete, 16, said, “Sean’s “This song’s an oldie,” Scanlon blue and said, “OK, I can’t get this vegan.” some enough to books are cur- my favorite because he writes good said before taking a seat behind the title out of my head: ‘Pride and Prej- No need for a massive bar to take tempt me; I am rently on your music.” keyboard. udice and Zombies.’” up room here, Chain Reaction is an in no humour at nightstand? Alongside her, her friend in a black The guys then played the love song For whatever reason, it struck me all-ages venue. present to give Grahame- and white striped shirt with her hair “I Wrote This Song,” which is off as the most brilliant thing I’d ever In the back left is the beverage consequence Smith: When I tied back in a white bow shared her their first album,Runaway World. As heard, and I got to work right away. counter where thirsty concert-goers to young ladies was a kid, I de- sentiments. Scanlon’s tender voice came through DT: What is the writing process may choose from almost any soda who are slighted by other men” defi- voured Stephen King – It, The Stand, “Sean’s my favorite because he’s the speakers, the audience swayed like for a project such as this? they can think of. No alcohol served nitely made that scene more satisfy- The Shining, The Tommyknockers – the lead singer and I like his voice,” back and forth. Grahame-Smith: The first thing I in this club, Rockstar Energy Drink ing. everything. I must’ve read Skeleton Priscilla Malerbe, 15, said. The show went on with Scanlon did was read the original book twice- is the most potent drink available. As did the scene right after when Crew 20 times before I was 14 years Off to the side a young man in a belting out ballads to a crowd of -once to re-familiarize myself with it Aside from the bar, the club is an Mr. Bennet shouts, “Girls! Penta- old. T-shirt and jeans waited to hear the about 50. –I hadn’t read Pride and Prejudice open space inviting plenty of people gram of Death!” Since Austen is In high school and college, I loved band. He has an extremely distinctive since high school– and a second in to huddle close to the stage, dance known for mocking societal conven- everything from Dickens and Twain, “I have their music and I think it’s voice with a wide range that can be time to work out the logistics. and have a good time. tions of her time, which can be seen to Bradbury and Sagan. a little different. They sound like -Re both subtle and powerful at times. That second pass took a while-- But beware, signs on the walls in her other novels as well, I think As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become lient K, but not with a Christian un- His voice, combined with his long making notes in the margins, scrib- warn partiers, “No crowd surfing, she definitely would have approved obsessed with biographies and histo- dertone. I wanted to check them out hair and good looks, give him rock bling down ideas on scraps of paper. no stage diving, or you will be asked of you mocking the times even fur- ries: Walter Isaacson, Doris Kearns in person,” said Ian McQuire, 22. star quality. If I changed something in chapter to leave.” ther by inserting zombies into the Goodwin and David McCullough. Finally the guys took the stage. The guys will continue showcas- three, what were the consequences On Monday the crowd at Chain storyline. McCullough’s Truman is on my With dim orange and blue spot- ing their new songs on tour, finish- in chapter 53? Reaction grew larger as the three Grahame-Smith: Elizabeth is nightstand at the moment. lights illuminating the stage, Scan- ing in New York on May 1. I also looked for places to add the opening bands played, all leading up my favorite by far, not necessarily DT: What character in P.P.Z. lon, donning a blue bandana across new zombie mayhem sequences, and to the main act of the night, Making because of the things she says and would you want to talk to over a cup keep them evenly spaced throughout April. does in this version, but because of of coffee or a drink? Which literary the book. Sean Scanlon, Gregory Federspiel the way Jane Austen drew her in the figure (past or present) do you wish Once I had the plot worked out, and Steven McCaffrey from -Ver original book. you could sit down and chew the fat it was just a matter of starting on planck, NY, make up the band and She’s incredibly witty, indepen- with? page one and weaving new stuff in, have known each other since child- dent and sharp-tongued. In some Grahame-Smith: In P.P.Z., I’d line by line. hood. ways, she’s the original literary bad- buy poor Mrs. Bennet a drink, since DT: What is your goal for P.P.Z.? They formed the group while in ass. All I had to do was put a dagger she needs a drink more than any To bring a new audience to Austen? college in 2005. in her hands. character in literary history. No specific bands influence Mak- As for another literary figure, ing April’s sound, just the guys’ fa- that’s a tough question. Maybe Na- vorite songs. poleon the pig from Animal Farm. “Right now it’s ‘This Week The He’d have plenty of fat to chew. Trend’ by Relient K,” said tall and DT: Do you have a project you thin McCaffrey, who plays guitar and are currently working on? Can you sings back up vocals for the band. give any insights into it? Shaggy haired bass player, Fed- Grahame-Smith: I’m working erspiel, calls their sound, “piano on a book called “Abraham Lincoln: rock.” Vampire Hunter.” They’re currently on tour promot- It’s a sprawling, complex study of ing their new album The Egg Hunt, a dysfunctional suburban family in which came out on March 17. 1950s Ohio, struggling to come to “Expect to hear songs that are By Rachel SchwartZ/Daily Titan Staff Photographer terms with love, loss and the chang- melodic, poppier than our old stuff, ing American landscape. Top: Making April guitarist Sean Scanlon and bassist Greg Federspiel on stage at Chain with interesting lyrics,” said lead Reaction venue in Anaheim Monday night Above: Acoustic guitarist Sean Scanlon Just kidding, it’s about Abraham singer Scanlon, who also plays piano singing for the all-ages crowd in support of their album ‘The Egg Hunt’ Lincoln and vampires. and guitar. Three 6 Mafia and Anberlin come to campus Acadamy Award winners and up-and-coming rock band to head up this Spring’s ASI concert

By Scott Fahey and Skyler Blair ence heard across the airwaves. it’s all about,” he said. estimated that there are about 200 Daily Titan Staff The pairing of Three 6 Mafia and “I don’t look at the dichotomy student tickets left. [email protected] Anberlin might seem unlikely, but it and start to judge the other band. Students can pick up tickets in is not the first time ASI Productions Lets just face it, I’m an entertainer, the Titan Student Union lobby with has tried to bring a diverse line-up. and so I go out there and do it.” a student I.D. Hip-hop and alt-rock will come The inaugural 2007 Spring Con- Last year’s concert was a measur- None of the previous concerts together at Cal State Fullerton to- cert had an equally unexpected ably more like-minded pop-punk have sold out, but this year’s is going morrow to bring students this year’s hodgepodge of acts. show, featuring New Found Glory to be close. edition of the annual Spring Con- That year the stage was shared and The Academy Is... Last year 2,309 student tickets cert. by the electro-driven indie rock of However, after ASI Productions were given out, but only 1,327 actu- Academy Award winning hip-hop Shiny Toy Guns, the more organic, circulated a survey to the student ally attended. Still, that was an in- veterans Three 6 Mafia and Anberlin hook-laden indie rock of Sherwood, body to get a pulse for what students crease from 2007, when about 1,100 will host the event, which will take and hip-hop artist Consequence. wanted to see, the results were clear. students attended. place in the Titan Athletic Field at Kanye West even performed a Hip-hop was a popular request, and Ashley Barron, Union and Special 7 p.m. brief surprise set during the show. students also asked for a diverse line- Events Coordinator, said she believes Three 6 Mafia had its last album, “We’ve played with everyone up, according to Lindsay Kwek, the the concert Friday will go over well. Last 2 Walk, peak at No. 2 for the from Alkaline Trio to My Chemical Spring Concert Coordinator. “Most of the tickets are almost U.S. Billboard Top Rap Albums fea- Romance,” Anberlin frontman Ste- The motive behind the concert, gone and we’ve never had that be- turing the single “Lolli Lolli (Pop phen Christian said, undeterred by Kwek said, has always been to throw fore,” she said. That Body).” the odd pairing. a big concert like other schools have, “The acts are pretty good this year The group also won an Academy “You name it and we’ve played and to bring together students. and the student response has been Award for their song “It’s Hard Out with them. We’ve played with Nine The concert is free to CSUF stu- good.” Here For A Pimp,” when it was fea- Inch Nails, Alice in Chains.” dents, but tickets are running low Christian agreed and called for tured in the film Hustle & Flow. Christian professed excitement and going fast. students to come out. Anberlin released their first major for the show and confidence in his Some 500 guest tickets, which “If you want interaction, energy label album, New Surrender, in Sep- band’s performance. were offered on a one-per-person and sweat and maybe even a little tember 2008, with the re-recorded “We’re just going to have the time basis for $10 to students, are already blood then come to a show. I feel like “Feel Good Drag” making its pres- of our lives, you know. That’s what sold out, and at press time, Kwek that’s what the show is all about.” April 23, 2003 DETOUR 7

MUSIC GAME MUSIC

By Sherwood Prusso By Malissa Manzo By Tanya Ghahremani Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Amidst a musical scene where ing guitar licks, complete with the Guitar Hero has finally got its The drums are out of control and In an abyss of modern post-pop standing on its own, a feat that can bands are assuming a retro sound nostalgia-inducing grit of vintage hands on Metallica and quite frank- loads of fun. With Guitar Hero: Me- punk bands that all seem to sound be hard to achieve by many artists. reminiscent of generations past, the distortion and flange. Allan Villad- ly, it’s about time. tallica, they have upped the ante by the same, it is always refreshing when A few songs from the album Blue Van’s latest release, Man Up, sen keeps things moving on the bass, Guitar Hero: Metallica was re- offering a new difficulty level called one comes along that just seems to have the potential to be hit singles fails to deliver an exceedingly origi- while Per Jorgenson hammers away leased March 31 and for avid gamers, “expert plus.” What did you expect stick out among the rest. The Los on the mainstream radio stations – nal adaptation of classic rock. at the drums and Soren Christensen Guitar Hero gurus and metal fans, from a band who has an average of Angeles-based group, Gliss, appears this could be a blessing in disguise. Hailing from Bronderslev, Den- peppers in spontaneous psychedelic this game is 100 percent heaven. It is seven-minute long songs? Expert to be exactly that. Their style, although engaging and mark, the four-piece band dispenses bursts of keyboard fervor. the result and encore of Guitar Hero plus is sure to challenge anyone who Their sophomore album,Devotion unique, isn’t quite the type that ap- a sound heavily influenced by blues- At a time when wannabe vintage World Tour, debuting last year with thinks they can rip on the drums. Implosion, is one of those records that peals to the masses like other bands rock of the ‘60s. Right out of the rock bands seem to be popping up its rocking tracks. Another awesome aspect of the just works. The members of Gliss are in their genre (i.e. The Killers), but box, the Blue Van makes their inspi- faster than warts on a witch’s nose, Guitar Hero: Metallica is sure to game is the use of the double drum the musical equivalents of chemists, instead seems to appeal to the hand- ration apparent. carving out a musical niche has prov- melt your face away, as well as any pedal. Gamers can purchase an extra daring to mix dazed beats, hazy vo- ful of people who tend to appreciate The first track, “Be Home Soon,” en crucial. And while the stripped other limb, including your fingers, pedal that uses an adapter to connect cals and engaging lyrics to cause an the less mainstream. is rife with musical elements syn- down, basic approach of the Blue legs and feet. The game offers many to the drums, thus they are able to exquisite explosion of melodies. Although there are songs on the onymous with The Who. From the Van has been a successful recipe for of Metallica’s greatest hits as well rock twice as hard, or at least try to. Throughout the tracks, lead singer album that would work great on the relentless flogging of the snare drum other bands, the demand for another as about 20 tracks from guest acts If you dare to, play “Dyer’s Eve” on Martin Klingman’s voice is an allur- radio, such as “Beauty” and “Sad to the persistent melodious repeti- White Stripes is not that great. including Slayer, Judas Priest, Foo expert plus, it is virtually impossible ing drawl, often eerily similar to that Eyes,” the others seem more suited tion of the chorus, “Be Home Soon” Listeners who can’t get enough of Fighters and Social Distortion. to pass. of The Strokes lead singer. Raw emo- for just album-listening. is suspiciously similar to The Who’s bands like The Hives, The Strokes This game is by no means easy. To The upside of this game outweighs tion bleeds out of every syllable, each The band itself, consists of Kling- “Who Are You.” Other tracks seem and The White Stripes will definitely call it hard is actually an understate- any downside one could possibly vocal crack further intensifying the man, Cecilia and David Reiss on to extensively borrow musical com- want to give Man Up a shot. Those ment. This game will not only have think of, however the game is miss- creative, inspired lyrics of the songs. guitar, is self-described as “that split ponents from bands like The Kinks looking for a more creative take on you shredding, but also have your ing some iconic metal bands such as Along with the content itself, the second of breathless exhilaration.” and The Doors. the blues-rock reemergence, or fans wrist cramping and fingers strain- Pantera, Misfits and Black Sabbath. order in which songs are placed is This is true in Devotion Implosion, The tracks “Lay Me Down and who are just over it completely will ing. Half of the battle is telling your For those of you who have not one of the most important things which sets out to inspire bliss in Die” and “Put My Name in the surely want to pass. hands to keep moving. Sometimes been hit by the Guitar Hero bug or about creating a truly great album. their listeners. Sand” are two of the better songs on Download: “Lay Me Down and you have to wonder how you can even if you think it is a waste of time, The tracks on Devotion Implosion For a band named Gliss, that’s the album. Singer/guitarist Steffen Die” and “Put My Name in the make it through some of the tracks. lame or foolish, trust me on this one are ordered in such a way that one just about ideal. Westmark lays down some convinc- Sand.” Put yourself in zombie mode. – you will. song does lead to the next while still Download: “Beauty.” 8 OPINION April 23, 2009 Titan Editorial Sex from my position Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “Just in case you ask.” Cannon fire targeting Pirate Bay unfair By Sarah De Mers Daily Titan Columnist

It’s four in the morning and while most people shock ads and lawsuits, but piracy has never been are at home asleep, pirates are on their computer more popular. downloading illegally-distributed programs, such as As of today, Piratebay.org, a popular search engine Pornography skews true intimacy Adobe Photoshop CS4. for .torrent files has reported over three million regis- Bit torrent is currently the most popular form of tered users, nine million seeders (uploaders) and over A study was done a few years back grammed himself to believe that sex stuff, in the privacy of his home and peer-to-peer sharing, superseding its predecessors, 10 million leechers (you do not have to be a regis- that rated men’s satisfaction with their is about his enjoyment, not a partner- disconnected from reality, do you sup- Napster, Kazaa and Morpheus. tered user to download from this site). spouse or girlfriend before and after ship. pose he might wander onto something Simply connect to a tracker site like Piratebay.org The popular site has recently come across a hin- being presented with photos of other The idea of pleasing his girlfriend is a little more exotic? or IsoHunt.com, fill in your query in the search en- der in their business: A court order to pay $3.6 mil- beautiful women. purely based upon obtaining his own Eventually he may do things he gine and download the .torrent file of your desire. lion, and sentence of one year in prison. The charges The results showed the men were enjoyment. would never have thought, but the A secondary program like Bit Lord (Windows) or against Hans Fredrik Neij, Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, highly-satisfied with their partners at Pornography is a large part of our regular stuff does not satisfy him, and Transmission (Mac) connects to various trackers on Peter Kolmisoppi and Carl Lundstrom included 33 the beginning of the study. After the economy. I have heard it brings in bil- eventually he may want his fantasy for the net and connects your cases of alleged copyright men were presented with the photos lions or more. real. computer to another with infringement, 20 of which of beautiful women, their satisfaction It is obviously pretty popular and I’m not saying these situations are the content. Piratebay.org involved music, nine were with their partner dropped consider- the industry gets creative. At the click always the case, but I am saying por- has a comment board for us- movie-related and four in- ably. of a mouse you could find any kind, nography can lead to unwanted out-

ers to rate and advise other “ For college students, volved computer games. So how do the images in pornogra- which I will not list because it gets comes. It is an appetite that ought to

users about the .torrent. Evidence that was gath- phy affect sexual satisfaction for guys? pretty nasty. be preserved. Win for a good down- torrents seem like a god- ered by prosecutors included I have a theory. Allow me to draw the The study on satisfaction is evidence Preserved for what, you say? load, fail for a bad (often send. Free programs for the “ information provided by sus- connection. that a guy may get a little tired of the If this same guy held out for one virus infected). pects, interviews with staff When a guy achieves his climax, “same old stuff” repeatedly. I suppose girl, her image would be only one he For a torrent like Adobe taking. from the International Fed- high amounts of a chemical called that is what the more innovative ma- connects to sexually. Master Collection, it is eration of the Phonographic vasopressin are released into his brain. terial is for. Suppose a guy has been The images of her from their first common to take more than Industry and Sweden’s Anti- This chemical is used to imprint im- looking at porn avidly since he was 11 night together would be there into three days to download, Piracy Agency. ages in the long-term memory or the years old. their old age. which means leaving the computer on overnight, Representatives of the four pioneers of the site have frontal lobe of the brain. It happens – I met a kid on a train I don’t care what you think about running desktop fans to cool the machine and a appealed to the court saying, they had never hosted So if a guy is focused on a static once who had some on his cell phone. elderly people having sex, you want to large electric bill. any copyright infringing content on their site. picture in a magazine or his girlfriend’s Anyway, after about 14 years of have sex for a long time, reader. A small price to pay for a program that is over They only gave information to the user to find the face, that image is getting logged in his investing in the His satisfaction level will be higher $5000. content. mind. He could access it later if he same sexually and monogamy will not be For college students, torrents seem like a godsend. The Pirate Bay owners are not to blame. It is the wanted. such a cynical idea, but a more natu- Free programs for the taking. users’ fault for downloading the music, and it is them Experiences connect to ral conclusion. Sounds sappy, but it is Downloadable eBooks instead of expensive text who the prosecutors must focus on. memories, so the image closer to satisfaction than constant- books. Pirate Bay did give the public a way to share files, would probably pop up dur- ly varied consummation. If you miss your favorite show, you can simply but it was up to each individual to participate in the ing similar arousal. If there is one thing search for it the next day and download it straight file sharing process. Let’s say a guy has had that seems difficult to to your computer without paying the monthly fee We don’t prosecute brewing companies or who- plenty of experiences achieve in our society to- for TiVo. ever constructed a freeway after a DUI. with pornography. day, it is satisfaction. Content downloading is as native to the Internet Just because the resources are there, doesn’t mean After a few years Happiness can be ma- as Google. anyone is forced to utilize them in an illegal manner. his sexual experi- nipulated into our sensory With the proper connection, anyone can transfer All the prosecutors should request is for Pirate Bay ences are tied to experience, so can thrills, content to whomever on the net. to kindly shut itself down, and then spend time put- images and his excitement and energy, The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of ting out an effort to stopping the individual down- sexual enjoyment but satisfaction is not a

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Knolls 15 minutes before my tee You will show be romantic, with someone I There’s one thing point have any of these people

time. glimpses of Ti- loved and cared about and on “ been snatched by multiple It is about 1,320 degrees outside, Y o u ger Woods, but just prom night. Actually, many the movie got right ... women and received oral as a so I have my sunscreen with me. lose all your as your confidence shoots movies and TV shows make us “ form of payment. As I put my bag in the cart, the money over the week- through the roof you morph back believe that prom night is the it did feel like warm I have heard from plenty sunscreen cap opens and decorates end then right before your depart- into Charles Barkley. It’s unprec- night. It did not happen that of women that monotonous, my bag with SPF 15. ing flight you stop one more time edented really. way for me. apple pie. jackhammer-like pounding is I have not even teed off yet and I to gamble and win. The Charles to Tiger ratio has to My first time was not ro- not often pleasurable. am getting a bad feeling about this You go from, “I’m never coming be somewhere around 1,057 to 1. mantic. “Tim McGraw’s Great- There are also plenty of sex- round. back,” to, “I’ll be back.” I start off the back nine. est Hits” was our soundtrack of ual acts that are worked into Somewhere the golf gods are With this said, on the 500-yard Double-Bogey, Double-Bogey, choice. porn movies that are not the pointing and laughing. par-5 second hole, I hit a mam- bogey and now I have left myself a By the time I wrangled everything I needed and least bit desired by women. Hole 1: After I finish cleaning moth second shot leaving me 20-footer to save par. figured out how to put the puzzle pieces together, If you’ve seen porn, you probably know what I’m up the sunscreen, I apply some to about 25 yards from the pin. A And it is rolling and rolling and “Something Like That” was the song playing. talking about. my arms, face and neck. I grab my chip shot and two putts later, I am rolling … (In my mind, someone If you don’t know country, you probably still know Last but not least, according to just about every driver and tee up my ball. settling for a par. “I’ll be back.” somewhere is yelling, “GET IN THE it. It’s the one that says something about a “Barbecue issue of Cosmo, women don’t always want a guy with The sunscreen has unexpectedly Hole 5: Remember the “Jack- HOLE!”) … AND IT’S IN THE stain on my white T-shirt, she was killing me in that a massive penis. Apparently guys who watch a lot of left my hands slicker than Samuel ass” skit where Johnny Knoxville HOLE! mini-skirt.” porn feel they are inadequate, and in turn, become L. Jackson’s hair in “Pulp Fiction.” hides in bushes and blows an air Hole 14: Two Tiger Fist Pumps Really romantic. insecure. Six guys pull up right behind horn just as the golfers start their and a flurry of chest pumps later, I My first time was not with someone I loved. She But there is no reason to worry as it’s usually the me. downswing? am on the fourteenth tee box prep- was someone I cared about, and we still talk to this motion of the ocean that gets the job done. Most guys Writer’s note: Golf is a vulnerable Remember how fun- ping a monstrous drive coming off day. are considered average, but there are some that fall sport. Every shot leaves you open to ny it was watching an improbable and motivational But at the time we were not in love, nor were we outside of the norm either larger or smaller. The gen- criticism. Hit a bad shot and the golf- putt. even dating. eral consensus is that as long as you know how to use your friends take you to ers whiff Shank. It was one of those, “Well, lets just get it over with what you’ve got, you’re OK. the cleaners. Which re- t h e n Just like that, Tiger to Charles in and do it with each other” type of deal. Remember: PORN IS NOT REAL LIFE! minds me … seeing 0.165 seconds. My first time was not on prom night. It was on We can’t just expect our partner to be filled with I hit a t h e i r Ten strokes, two balls and a bent Mother’s Day (hi mom!). pleasure every time we make the whoopie just because hor- furious putter later, I am wondering why I Oh, she would be so proud. It just so happened that is the message displayed on TV and computer reactions? voluntarily put myself through this that I was training for a seasonal job on Mother’s Day screen. It was hys- torture. and the rest of my family was visiting relatives. We should come up with our own goals to strive terical, right? Hole 18: I hit a decent drive, a We had an open house and an opportunity served for in the bedroom, not based on what is shown to Well, not great second shot and a manage- up on a silver platter so we took advantage. There’s us. when you are able third shot. I am putting for the infuriated par. I’m using this tire iron of a golfer. putter to save par … Luckily I was And it’s rolling … and rolling … waiting and rolling … I’m not going to say whether For the record I made the putt or not, all I’m

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fight global warming.com 10 SPORTS April 23, 2009 Titans ready to slug 49ers By mike harding seven straight games at the end of of their last 12 games, including se- Daily Titan Staff Writer February. ries sweeps over UC Santa Barbara [email protected] Since then, they have won 17 of and Cal State Northridge, both Big their last 23 and are on a seven-game West Teams. After a slow and sluggish start to winning streak heading into the se- The 49ers also have the second the regular season, the Cal State Ful- ries. The Titans trampled over the best home record in the conference, lerton softball team has stampeded UC Davis Aggies and the Pacific Ti- with only three home losses. The back into contention and is set to gers in three game sweeps, and beat Titans are not intimidated by Long play conference rival Long Beach both the UC Riverside Highlanders Beach State’s strength on their home By kassandra kearns /Daily Titan File Photo State on the road this weekend. and the Cal Poly Mustangs twice in diamond. The CSUF Lacrosse starting line-up greets the Pepperdine Waves during their final regular season match April 11 at Titan Stadium. The Titans, 22-17 overall, are tied each three-game series. “Our focus is on us playing our for first place in the Big West Confer- “(The streak) has been fueled by game. If we do, the success should ence with a 10-2 record. The 49ers, everybody doing their part,” Titan go our way,” Kingsbury said. 27-17 overall, check in ranked third Associate Head Coach Dee Dee In last season’s 49ers’ series, the in the conference at 8-4. Fullerton is Kingsbury said. “Our players are Titans lost the first game 3-2 in extra Lacrosse Club hosts semifinals tied with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. phenomenal and their work ethic innings and won the last two 2-1 and By crysania salcido Their games included going to tice very hard every practice,” Lee The Titans struggled early this is amazing. We play very well as a 3-0, respectively, to take the series. Daily Titan Sports Editor Washington and Oregon to face said. season, going 2-3 in both the Lou- team.” Based on how well each team has [email protected] some of the other top teams in Divi- The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse As- isville Slugger Desert Classic and the The 49ers are on a three-game been playing, this season’s match-up sion II. sociation National Championships Cathedral City Classic, and had lost win streak and have won eight out is expected to be just as intense. The Southwestern Lacrosse Con- The experience has made the team will be in Denver., Colorado. “It’s a great rivalry. They have a ference No. 1 ranked Cal State Ful- confident in their ability to take on Martinez said he feels the schedule very solid program and we’re work- lerton lacrosse club will head to the the tough competition ahead, but from the regular season has helped ing hard to be ready for them,” SLC Championship this weekend they are maintaining focus into the prepare the team for the schedule Long Beach State Head Coach Kim for a chance to go to the Division II weekend’s match-ups. they would face at championships, Sowder said. National Championships. “We’re pretty confident in our but he said the team knows the level The Titans are making prepara- “Myself and Warren (Lee) were ability to win, but we’re not over- of competition they would face. tions of their own. on the team when it started our confident,” captain and defenseman “It’s the top 12 teams in the na- “They have a strong pitching freshmen year,” long-stick midfield- Jordan Michaels said. tion, so you can’t make any mistakes staff,” Titan Head Coach Michelle er Rick Martinez said. “Going from The Titans have their semifinal ... the teams will capitalize on those Gromacki said. “We need to fine- zero wins then to now in the con- match with No. 4 seed UC Irvine. mistakes, and one mistake can mean tune our short game and be ready to ference championship is a big turn Earlier in the season, the Titans the game,” Martinez said. hit off their pitchers.” around.” crushed the Anteaters 20-4. The players all said they know the This series is important for both The club struggled when it began “We’re going into it how we go team needs to take it one game at a teams as the end of the regular sea- in 2005, but the team can definitely into every game,” Michaels said. time, but are still excited at the idea son nears. The Titans’ success in the see how quickly it has been able to “We’re not going to look at it as an of reaching their season goal. past two months has led to a softball build and progress. easy game ... but we’re going to do “Going to Denver has been our team brimming with confidence. “We’re only a four-year-old pro- what we do.” number one goal for the year. It “We’ve been playing strong de- gram and we went from losing then If the Titans win the match, they would be incredible,” Michaels said. fense and have had strong hitting, to now being one of the top ranked will either go up against No. 3 seed The Titans will host the semifinals and we’ve prepared real well,” Gro- teams in the country. It’s amazing,” Long Beach State or the No. 2 seed Saturday at Titan Stadium. Pepper- macki said. “We expect to win the Lee said. Pepperdine. They defeated the 49ers dine and Long Beach State play first series.” The lacrosse club went 11-3 over- 17-4 and trampled the Waves 17-4 at 5:30 p.m., and the Titans take the The Titans play the 49ers at noon all and 6-1 in the SLC to earn the at Titan Stadium to clinch the No. field against the Anteaters at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and at noon honors and held a position in the 1 position. The SLC Championship will be at By juan valez/Daily Titan File Photo Sunday at the 49er Softball Com- top 10 in the country. They are cur- “If we win we’ll be going to the Coronado High School in San Di- Big West Player of the Week Torrie Anderson hits a home run against the Pacific Tigers. plex in Long Beach State. rently ranked No. 13. national championship ... we prac- ego at noon Sunday. The Don Says ... The Denver Broncos’ first-round draft pick is up in the air, and they better be looking West By adan vasquez be the smartest choice. Super Bowl this decade. All were led good things for the Broncos, but he offense and prepares its guys as good last season. Daily Titan Staff Writer Granted he only started one year by confident quarterbacks who can is not the answer for the long haul. as any school out there. The main concern for the Bron- [email protected] for the Trojans, but he was with the throw the ball and step up under He doesn’t possess the arm strength That is the type of guy I would cos should be not whether Sanchez program for four years going up pressure. Jay Cutler does. He hits the running want if I were a general manager of a has the physical or mental tools to The 2009 NFL Draft is only two against arguably the nation’s most Only the 2001 Baltimore Ravens back out of the backfield nicely, and pro football team. succeed in the NFL, but rather if the days away, but this off-season has talented defenders in practice – and 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers is able to hit the open receiver, but I agree that Sanchez would have system he is drafted to is a good fit already had its fair share of drama, Rey Maualuga, Keith Rivers, Brian won it with game managers at quar- down field is where his main strug- benefited more from sticking around for him. especially with the Denver Broncos. Cushing, Taylor Mays, Kevin Elli- terback. But then again, they got gles are, and with weapons to throw for his senior year, but physically he All the more reason for Denver to That’s right Broncos fans, I’m go- son, Lawrence Jackson and Sedrick there thanks to their dominant de- in Eddie Royal and Brandon Mar- has it all just as Carson Palmer did draft him, as they have a new coach ing to be talking to you about the Ellis. fenses. shall, they are better off with a guy when he was coming out of USC. in Josh McDaniels who knows a quarterback situation your team However, just as Trojan Head The Broncos aren’t going to win who can make that throw down field But staying in school doesn’t al- thing or two about quarterbacks now faces. Coach Pete Carroll noted, quarter- any Super Bowls with both the de- to a streaking receiver. ways equal success in the pros. (Tom Brady and Cassell). Do you move up in the draft and backs who come out early have his- fense they have and Orton at quar- Sanchez will be able to do all that, Matt Leinart was at USC for five Plus they don’t have to deal with select USC quarterback Mark San- torically struggled in the pros. terback. So draft Sanchez, let him and maybe more. years and look how he is has done in a guy who acts unprofessional and chez? That’s a big risk the Broncos sit for a year while Orton manages Another reason to take Sanchez the NFL. cries a river. Or, do you wait for next year’s would be taking, but if they’re se- the team to six wins, and enter the is he loves the spotlight, and he per- On the other hand, Matt Cassell Thank you Jay Cutler. Without crop of signal callers, and in the rious about winning and having a following season with a guy ready to formed big when the stage was at its didn’t start a single game in college you, the off-season would not have meantime go with veteran Kyle Or- confident gunslinger behind center take control. biggest. while backing up both Heisman Tro- been this enjoyable. ton? they must make this move. I’m not trying to knock Orton as Look at what he did to the Ohio phy winners Palmer and Leinart, but And good luck with that offensive While Orton would not be a bad You don’t win in the NFL by play- a quarterback. His record (21-12) as State and Penn State defenses. he’s now a franchise quarterback for line and receiving group in Chi- choice, passing on a guy as physi- ing it safe. a starter speaks for itself, and I like Plus, the guy comes from a win- the Kansas City Chiefs after blowing cago. cally talented as Sanchez might not Look at teams who have won the the guy. 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