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Since 1960 Volume 87, Issue 30 Thursday October 23, 2008 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND Campus Life Associated Students Inc. Lob- Avoiding cycles of violence by Corps is hosting an Asian/Pa- tated the workshop and encouraged cific Islander summit on Monday Guest speakers advise students to ask questions. in the TSU. students on how to notice “Reenactments are a powerful Speakers and students will dis- early signs of abuse way to show the dynamics of vio- cuss issues ranging from conflicts lent intimate relationships,” Passal- in the Asian/Pacific Islander com- By Christian Brown acqua said. “This is the perfect edu- munity to dealing with diversity Daily Titan Staff Writer cational piece to offer.” and stereotypes. Attendees will [email protected] With more than two dozen stu- also discuss party allegiance with- dents and faculty members in at- in the community. In an effort to prevent domes- tendance, Chapman and Diaz emo- The purpose of this event is tic violence, the CSUF Women’s tionally depicted the autonomy of to address issues and concerns Center hosted two community intimate partner abuse. that Asians/Pacific Islanders have educators Tuesday who dramatized “These relationships are about about the upcoming election. an abusive, teenage relationship to power and control,” Chapman said. The event starts at 6 p.m. For help students recognize the differ- “These people (abusers) feel like more information call 714-278- ence between healthy and unhealthy power and control are their right to 3295 relationships. have.” The event, “He Loves Me ... He As a part of the presentation, Loves Me Not,” comes in October, Chapman shared the story of a wife Personification of pets which is national Domestic Vio- and her two kids who endured a concerns some experts lence Prevention Month and high- physically abusive husband and fa- lights the warning signs that every ther who literally trapped his family BOISE, Idaho (MCT) – “Oh, person should look for in their po- at home by monitoring them with isn’t he cute? My little smootchie- tential intimate partners. video cameras in every room of the wootchy!” Some women talk baby- Human Options community house. talk to their boyfriend or husband. educators Robert Diaz, 25, and “The wife worked but her hus- Some folks talk baby-talk to, Beth Chapman, 26, portrayed the band timed her trips to and from well, babies. perfect teenage couple of Jason and work,” Chapman said. “This is an And some of us talk baby-talk Kelli, which quickly turns into an extreme case, but it does happen.” to our animals. abusive relationship when Jason Diaz also highlighted the impact “You shouldn’t use the D-word, seeks to control Kelli. modern technology is having in as far as we’re concerned,” Diane According to Chapman, people emotionally abusive relationships. Turner said. between the ages of 15 and 24 are “We are so connected today,” Turner is the proud owner of a at the most risk of being in an un- Diaz said who mentioned the use of pug named Madison, and, as the healthy relationship like the one Myspace and Facebook by abusers local pug meet-up group organizer, which was portrayed. to stalk their partners. “Cell phones she’s speaking for the entire pug “One in four in this age group and text messaging can be used to owner world. ends up in an unhealthy relation- be abusive.” “Madison is my baby, and that’s ship,” said Chapman who has During the workshop, Chapman the beginning and end of every- worked with Human Options for and Diaz focused on the cycle of thing.” nearly four years. violence, which explains how a By Shruti Patel/For The Daily Titan If that raises your eyebrow a Sue Passalacqua, associate direc- Beth Chapman, playing victimized girlfriend Kelly, telling Robert Diaz, playing abusive boyfriend Jason, that she does not deserve the notch, here’s another tidbit: in an tor of the Women’s Center, facili- See RELATIONSHIPS, Page 2 way he treats her and that she is good enough without him. e-mail from Turner regarding a visit from a Statesman newspaper photographer, she wrote: “There is a big flag of Madison flying in front of the house, so it is hard to More than just web page deep miss. I am very excited about all Students of this – and I’ve told Madison all Career Center The Career Center hosted a work- have pictures of yourself that indicate Posting action pictures will likely about it so she is expecting you. shop on Tuesday on networking sites your political affiliation, religion, sex- help your job chances versus hurting We are looking forward to meet- representatives called “Myspace and Facebook: Help- ual orientation or marital status?” If them. Pictures of your graduation, ing you in person.” advise students ing or Hurting Job Chances.” you do, you may be subjecting your- sharing happy moments with your So, what’s wrong with this play on the harmful One of the most important tips self to discrimination. family, images showing leadership picture? Some experts say that speakers Sarah Yoo and Christina “Do you have and teamwork humanizing your pet – anthropo- and safe uses Hubburt gave was to be aware of the pictures that show were some exam- morphism – is just not the right of Internet content posted. Most significantly, be you drinking? Do We want to gear ples suggested.

relationship. networking sites aware of what is posted about cur- you have pictures students toward “We want to

rent or previous employers and co- of yourself dressed “ gear students to- By POrtia Bode workers. in an inappropri- thinking more about ward thinking brokers “ For the record For The Daily Titan Yoo, related a story about an em- ate/unprofessional their future ... more about their Oct. 21 - In the photo cap- Grade schoolers learn ‘the [email protected] ployer who had a “perfect” candidate manner?” future rather than tion for “Hollywood invades business’ with help from for a legal secretary position. The em- These were – Christina Hubburt, just thinking CSUF” actor Marley Shelton a stock market simulator In an event hosted by the Career ployer used the Internet to look her some of the ques- Career Center intern about being here was incorrectly identified as Center, students were told that 63 up, and found out that the candidate tions asked on a in the moment,” percent of employers decided not to had posted information revealing that survey during the advised Hubburt. Mary Shelton. We apologize for By Katie Rossomano this inaccuracy. hire potential employees after seeing she didn’t even want the position. So event to help students analyze if their Sattar Langary, a CSUF graduate For The Daily Titan the content candidates had posted the candidate didn’t get the job and networking accounts could be used student is pursuing his masters degree [email protected] online. probably never learned why. against them professionally. in sociology, said “I want to learn how Presenters gave attendees examples The Career Center’s goal was also to build a good career.” Cal State Fullerton’s Center for This practice might seem ques- of the kinds of inappropriate informa- to tell students that there are ways He recommended that all students ‘A new gadget for your Economic Education is offering tionable but it’s legal, and the Career tion employers look for when weed- students could use their social net- utilize the Career Center’s facilities a “Stock Market Simulation” to Center can help students avoid any car’ may ease road rage ing out applicants, such as, “Do you working sited to their advantage. while they can. encourage students in fifth grade embarrasment. through high school to become in- formed about economics and current events, something that is as impor- Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ tant as ever considering the current Voters debate crisis in the U.S. stock market. “Because the market is roly-poly right now ... there’s a lot to talk about,” Barbara Sideri, administra- Props 7 and 1A tive assistant at CSUF’s Center for Economic Education, said. Guest speakers argue over vironmental Advocacy Committee, Now when someone cuts you The Stock Market Simulation, de- veloped by Stock-Trac Inc., was first the issues and hear students a subcommittee of Associated Stu- off you can flash him the “anger dents Inc. Lobby Corps, to discuss face” rather than flipping them offered in high schools four years comments about the ballot ago. According to the California the pros and cons of the two proposi- the bird. tions that students will be voting on This new gadget gives drivers SMS Web site (www.csusms.com), there are currently 17 states using the By Bahar Taghizadeh-Ansari in the upcoming elections. and passengers a new on-the-road “I am here to learn more about the communication medium. SMS with approximately 200,000 Daily Titan Staff Writer students participating annually. It [email protected] pros and cons and have the facts be- The Traffic Emoticon contrap- hind each side clarified because there tion is made from grids of bright was designed to provide students with an entertaining means of learn- Supporters of Propositions 7 and is no clear cut line on either sides of LED lights that form faces and 1A argued that these propositions are these propositions,” Eva Greer, an words at the touch of a button. ing about the economy, finance, cur- rent events, practical mathematics environmentally beneficial, though anthropology graduate student, said. and technology. opponents said they were expensive Proposition 7 was discussed first. WEATHER Around 300 teams are signed up and unnecessary in a debate on the The initiative would require - Cali through CSUF this semester, Sid- environmental propositions held fornia’s energy industry to acquire eri said, which is about average for Tuesday evening in Titan Student half of their energy from renewable TODAY TOMorrow spring participation. The program is Union Pavilion A. sources by 2025, Mike Dennis, field mostly used by teachers to augment “These propositions are both im- organizer for Yes on 7, said. their lessons and help students con- portant and our role is to get young By increasing the use of renew- nect what is happening in the mar- voters to vote on how they see these able energy each year, the demand ket to current events and everyday propositions,” Elizabeth Hessom, for sources, such as solar or wind issues. For example, Sideri said, the chair of the Environmental Advo- power, increases. Building additional High: 92˚ High: 86˚ SMS can help students understand cacy Committee, said. plants to meet the demand will cre- Low: 56˚ Low: 56˚ how the market is impacting gaso- Proposition 7, titled “Renewable ate 370,000 general skills jobs for line prices. Energy Generation,” requires utility middle-class Californians, Dennis Sunny Sunny Steve Eggert, economics teacher companies to generate part of their argued. at Fountain Valley High School, has power from renewable sources of Dennis’ opponent, Jo-Ellen Al- By Ramzi Ibrahim/For The Daily Titan CONTACT US used the SMS in his classroom and energy. Proposition 1A, titled “Safe, len of Southern California Edison, Main line: (714) 278-3373 The Department of Theatre and Dance at CSUF go through dress rehearsals for Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train argued against Proposition 7, saying said that the program is an effective their production, Shakespeare’s popular pastoral comedy, “As You Like It.” The News desk: (714) 278-4415 and efficient tool. Bond Act,” establishes a 220 mph that the initiative is flawed and very Advertising: (714) 278-4411 show is being performed at Young Theatre from Oct. 17-Nov. 2. transportation system. E-mail: [email protected] See SIMULATION, Page 2 The debate was hosted by the En- See PROPS, Page 2 2 Page Two October 23, 2008 IN OTHER NEWS College Legal Clinic helps community INTERNATIONAL Non-profit program gives faculty and lawyers in 1971, the The attorneys hold free consul- Amanda Jamil, 21, a political Afghanistan presses for peace talks with militants CLC was created to help release tations on campus once a week. science major who is interning at professional legal advice KABUL (MCT) – As the crisis in Afghanistan deepens and some West- jailed student demonstrators dur- Consultations are also available at the CLC, estimates that the clinic ern officials warn that the battle against insurgents cannot be won militar- to students in need ing the Vietnam War, according to the clinic’s main office, located on administers eight consultations ily, the Afghan government is pushing hard for peace talks with Taliban-led its Web page at the Associated Stu- Chapman Avenue in Fullerton. each week and has made 49 refer- militants despite warnings that they could backfire. By van le dents Inc. Web site (http://asi.ful- If students feel they need more rals since the clinic opened during Fazil Hadi Shinwari, the head of the government-appointed national For the Daily Titan lerton.edu/tsu/collegelegalclinic. in-depth advice after a free session, the second week of the semester. council of religious scholars, told the Chicago Tribune in an interview that [email protected] asp). the CLC provides them with a list The nonprofit program is- gov the Saudi royal family has agreed to President Hamid Karzai’s pleas to medi- Fast-forward 37 years. The CLC of attorneys who specialize in that erned by a Board of Trustees, which ate negotiations. He said the Taliban had agreed to initial talks in Dubai and now deals with more contemporary particular field, and the student consists of prominent lawyers, had sent two passports of Taliban negotiators through him to be cleared for Until last semester, Nedda Safi, legal issues, such as DUI, immigra- can contact an attorney of their judges, and community members. travel. The Taliban denies any plans to talk, but if they happen, the meet- 21, a business major, knew little tion and landlord-tenant disputes. choice. It is run by student interns, whose ings would mark the first time that Taliban representatives have sat down to about the program she would “If you can think of it, we have Some attorneys on the CLC responsibilities include arranging negotiate with the U.S.-backed Afghan government since being driven from eventually manage. dealt with it,” Safi said. panel agree to reduce their fees for consultations, screening attorneys power in late 2001. While the Saudis reportedly hosted a meeting between A year later, Safi is now the exec- According to Safi, the CLC students who are able to demon- and planning a campaign to in- Afghan and Taliban officials last month, some of those present said they were utive director of the College Legal panel consists of over 40 attorneys, strate financial needs. crease awareness on campus. not true talks and involved only former Taliban officials. Clinic, an on-campus organization who can advise students about a The program is certified by the “Our goal is to make sure that Negotiations would mean a significant change in the approach toward the aimed at providing students and wide range of legal topics, includ- State Bar Association, and is the students are aware that we have Afghan insurgency, which has gained strength in the past year. low-income members of the com- ing sexual harassment, discrimina- oldest college-based program to be expert attorneys who are willing to munity with free legal advice. tion, insurance claims, bankruptcy recognized as lawyer referral ser- donate their time,” said 22-year- NATIONAL Formed by a group of students, and disability. vice, according to its Web site. old intern, John Kawashima. Obama accuses McCain of distorting his tax plan MIAMI (MCT) – After brainstorming about the economy with Google’s props: opposition to going green CEO and a former Fed chairman, Barack Obama whipped supporters into chants of “We want pie!” at a noisy rally in Miami. From Page 1 She said that the cost of electricity This proposition calls on voters to to complete the project.” Dyson The demand for pie amounted to an inside joke for tens of thousands of for households will increase an aver- give permission to issue bonds for said. supporters at Bicentennial Park, where Obama used the metaphor to swat Dennis called in to question age of $300 annually. But her state- $9.95 billion to build a high-speed Curtis Schlaufman, CSUF’s ASI down allegations that a “spread the wealth” philosophy amounts to social- the validity of Proposition 7 oppo- ment was quickly argued against by train from Southern California, ac- president, filled in at the last minute ism. nents’ arguments by pointing out Dennis, who assured the audience cording to the California General after the scheduled opponent was “I heard Senator (John) McCain say that I’m more concerned with who that all three major utility compa- that the cost of electricity would not Election Voter Information Guide. unable to attend to argue against gets your piece of the pie than with growing the pie. But let’s be absolutely nies in Southern California, includ- rise more than three percent annu- Since the population and econ- Proposition 1A. This project will cost clear, after eight years of Bush-McCain economics, the pie is shrinking,” ing Southern California Edison, are ally. omy are booming, we need a trans- taxpayers over $20 billion in princi- Obama said. “And what’s left of the pie has been eaten by millionaires and among those opposing the proposi- Allen also added that electricity is portation system that meets the new pal and interest and there is no guar- billionaires. tion. Renewable energy production an absolute necessity and the transfer needs, Paul Dyson, president of the antee on how much it will ultimately But it neatly distilled the tax argument the campaigns are waging in the will be increased two percent per to producing electricity from renew- Rail Passenger Association of Cali- cost for its completion, Schlaufman final two weeks, with the Democrat vowing to help the middle class by roll- year for 17 years until it accounts for able resources would be extremely fornia, said. said. ing back Bush-era tax cuts, and the Republican saying that would boost tax 50 percent of energy production, he expensive. Dyson said that the trains are “Who’s going from Northern bills for many Americans. added. “One thing worse than expen- environmentally clean, will connect California to Southern California Renewable energy will help make sive electricity is no electricity at all,” Orange County to Northern Cali- everyday?” Schlaufman asked. The the air cleaner and promote better she said, which the crowd disagreed fornia at an affordable price, and will average worker commutes 20 to 30 STATE health for people, Dennis said. with. create 45,000 new jobs. He noted miles a day, he added. A new gold rush in California “Clean energy versus dirty en- An audience member replied, say- that low steel prices make this a good Schlaufman showed concern re- ergy,” he said. “This is going to bring ing, “One thing worst than expensive time to start the project. Since the garding the billions of dollars this ITALIAN BAR, Calif. (MCT) – In the cold deep canyons of the Stanis- us green, and if you let them bring electricity is having health issues,” price of steel has dropped 60 percent, project is going to cost California laus River, James Anderson isn’t worried about the stock market. The weak this (Proposition 7) down, it will be which Allen agreed with. this is an economically good time to with the state budget already running dollar doesn’t bother him. Slumping home prices? No problem. He’s got no the same as it is now which is noth- Allen said she believes the high start the project, Dyson said. a deficit in the millions of dollars. house but a bed in the back of his 33-year-old Dodge van. Gold prices are up ing at all,” Dennis said. costs these renewable resources will “Where we stand at the moment, “The government does not have and for Anderson and the legions of other prospectors scouring California’s Allen said that the cost of car- create in the long run offsets their we have a dysfunctional government, the money especially for such a big old mining sites, that justifies the tedious and back-breaking work. rying out this bill will increase and benefits at this point.H e encouraged who can’t fix a budget for the state, project and has asked for money “When you rinse it away and see the gold sitting there, it sends something consumers will have to pay for these voters to vote no on Proposition 7. we can’t wait around for them to fix from the Wall Street and as we all through your blood,” said Anderson, 68, who lives on Social Security and costs with a raise in their electricity The next proposition discussed the budget and provide funds for this know, Wall Street doesn’t have any whatever nuggets, flakes and dust he finds in this rugged Mother Lode riv- bills. at the meeting was Proposition 1A. project, therefore we will use bonds money,” he added. erbed, near the town of Columbia in northwestern Tuolumne County. “It’s like an adrenaline shot.” Stock market volatility, high metal prices and the popularity of outdoor adventure has triggered California’s biggest mining boom in three decades. As gold more than doubled in the last decade now approaching $800 an simulation: educating young students ounce Americans are returning to the foothills, buying picks, filing mining claims and sifting for their fortune, though few ever get rich or even earn From Page 1 tian, chair of the CSUF Department minimal fee of $15 per teacher-ad- then into teams of approximately enough to pay for the gas to cover the trek. of Economics, confirmed that the vised teams, and a $20 fee for other 3-5 people each. Participants of the SMS are di- simulation is “100 percent realistic, teams. Individual teachers have the CSUF professors can register for vided into teams and provided with except for the money provided.” option to offer the program to their the SMS by accessing the Web site $100,000 of “computer money” to A variety of investment opportu- students and then enroll the teams. of the Center for Economic Educa- For the Record create a portfolio that they are ex- nities are available. Teams can trade Although it is based on the decisions tion. Team numbers and necessary pected to manage and invest. To mutual funds, preferred stocks and of individual teachers, the “game” is passwords are provided for students It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- do so, students must research and common stocks over the Internet or usually played by students during before they begin trading. The SMS tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any then choose companies they expect via fax. Some stocks earn dividends, their own time and does not affect Web site also provides instructors incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction to be successful. They must become and money that is held will earn in- their grades. with lesson plans to direct students printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any familiar with the companies’ ticker terest. At the end of the 10-week ses- Along with fifth- through twelfth- while in the classroom so they can other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will symbols (the stock market code used sion, the three most successful teams grade students, college students and make effective decisions while using be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online for a publicly traded company). A (i.e., those with the highest financial adults may also participate, but only the simulation on their own time. version of the Daily Titan. research page is offered on the www. gain) receive rewards ranging from those with a teacher advising are eli- Two 10-week SMS programs Please contact executive editor David Carrillo at 714-278-5815 or at csusms.com Web site to assist stu- T-shirts to monetary prizes. Stu- gible for the potential rewards. Stu- are offered annually. The current [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any dents. dents may compete at the regional, dents are divided into one of four di- program began on Oct. 6 and will errors. The simulation, played at www. statewide or national level. visions; the elementary/junior high continue through Dec. 12. The next csusms.com, offers a realistic eco- The simulation is offered as a vol- school division, the high school di- session is available from Feb. 23 to nomic experience. Morteza Rahma- untary extracurricular activity for a vision, college or adult division and May 1. Daily Titan Editorial relationships: abusers and lovers Executive Editor David Carrillo News Editor Jessica Terrell From Page 1 said Diaz. “But most feel so isolated Human Services major Antonia helped us see what we don’t see.” Asst. News Editor Jeremiah Rivera that it’s difficult to leave.” Maldonado, 21, said the workshop This Saturday theW omen’s Cen- Asst. News Editor Veronica Espinoza tumultuous relationship goes from Human Options offers many was a success and the role play was ter will also host their 10th annual Asst. News Editor Muey Saephanh Sports Editor Michal Olszewski physical fights and angry arguments resources for people desiring to es- a crucial example for college stu- Violence Prevention Conference in Detour Editor Nate Jackson to apologies and reconciliation. cape abusive relationships including dents. the Titan Student Union, which Opinion Editor Austen Montero “The average victim makes six to a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling “I think it was very informa- highlights intimate partner abuse, Web Editor John Synco seven attempts to leave the relation- and an emergency shelter for bat- tive. It showed us the red flags in family violence, elder abuse and hu- Asst. Web Editor Andy Anderson ship before the relationship ends,” tered women and children. relationships,” Maldonado said. “It man trafficking. Asst. Web Editor Christee Lemons Photo Editor Michael Thiele Copy Chief Karl Zynda Copy Editor Luis Delgadillo Adviser Ricardo Chavira Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] Obama focuses on foreign policy Advertising RICHMOND, Va (MCT) – Ba- Republicans have latched on to “Joe Biden ‘guaranteed’ a generated lems. Director of Advertising Sarah Oak rack Obama on Wednesday rejected the statement, arguing that electing international crisis if Barack Obama It marked the second day in a Ad Production Manager Stephanie Birditt his own running mate’s prediction Obama could invite attack. In Ohio, is elected, and a smile-for-the-cam- row that Obama surrounded him- Production Designer Matthew Lopez that enemies would go out of their McCain cited the statement as he eras press conference isn’t going to self with elder statesmen to signal National Sales & Promotion Kassia Azimioara way to “test” him soon after he takes stepped up criticism of Obama. mitigate the risk of an Obama presi- a readiness to lead. In Florida on Classified Manager Kiran Kazalbash office, as he and rival John McCain “I will not be a president who dency,” he said. Monday, he led a discussion on the Account Executive Liz Hernandez Account Executive Helen Sim wrestled with a disturbing report needs to be tested. I have been test- McCain spent the day defend- economy with former Fed chairman Account Executive Dante Galan suggesting that terrorists are rooting ed, Sen. Obama hasn’t,” McCain ing states President Bush won, New Paul Volcker and Google chairman Account Executive Jackie Kamel for the Republican. told supporters in Green, Ohio. Hampshire and Ohio. Obama was Eric Schmidt. Account Executive Andrew St. Pierre “Whoever is the next president is “The next president won’t have time vying for Virginia, which hasn’t But his focus wasn’t entirely on Account Executive Katie Hennessey going to have to deal with a whole to get used to office.” voted for a Democrat since Lyndon foreign policy as he stumped in Vir- Account Executive David Ahn host of challenges internationally Obama rejected his running Johnson in 1964 reflectingO bama’s ginia, where Democrats see a strong Distribution Santana Ramos _ and a period of transition in a mate’s language but embraced his surge in the polls. chance to snap their 44-year losing Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage new administration is always one larger point. The Democrat spent an hour or streak. in which we have to be vigilant,” “Joe sometimes engages in rhe- so in private with national security Obama stepped up his rebuttal Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 Obama said in Richmond, flanked torical flourishes, but I think that his advisers, among them former U.N. to allegations that his plan to roll Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] by national security advisers to sig- core point is that the next adminis- Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, back Bush-era tax cuts would hurt The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The nal his readiness to cope with what- tration’s going to be tested regardless former Navy Secretary Richard middle class taxpayers and mark a Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, ever crises might come. of who it is,” Obama said, thanks to Danzig and former Sen. Sam Nunn shift toward socialism. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public Switching gears from the econo- wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, “an of Georgia. “It’s not a very plausible argu- forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, my his favorite campaign topic late- economy in freefall,” and a host of He said afterward that he decided ment,” Obama told reporters in advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified ly Obama addressed for the first time “bad policies” by the current presi- to convene the briefing two or three Richmond, reiterating that McCain in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- Joe Biden’s assertion last weekend dent. weeks ago to ensure that he kept up had opposed a proposal that skewed mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. that within six months, adversaries McCain spokesman Tucker to speed on international issues de- tax cuts to the wealthiest. “Was he a Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan will provoke an international crisis Bounds chided Obama for trying to spite the crush of politicking and the socialist back in 2000 when he op- “to test the mettle of this man.” shrug off the concerns Biden voiced. campaign’s focus on domestic prob- posed the Bush tax cuts?” October 23, 2008 Features 3 Give a little, get a lot back How To: Titans who are Big begin using illegal drugs, 27 percent “She drew a picture of a house, So she’s really planning the details less likely to begin using alcohol and and it was the same way I use to draw down to the grocery list for break- Brothers and Big Sisters 52 percent less likely to skip school, when I was a kid. And her dad’s a fast and dinner, and the movies that find that rewards are according to their Web site, http:// painter, and my dad’s a painter, and we’re going to watch,” Sagisi said. Turn your house into a greater than the effort bigbrooc.org. she loves horror movies and I love Some Big Brothers and Big Sisters Cheryl Glover, a 27-year-old ac- horror movies, and I thought, gosh, have been able to maintain their re- haunted attraction counting major, has been a part of this one could be a match,” Wilson lationships and go to their “Little’s” By Eui-jo Marquez the program for more than six years said. college graduation or wedding, Sag- By Veronica Espinoza and Muey Saephanh Daily Titan Staff Writer and was matched with 15-year-old Matches are made based on loca- isi said. Daily Titan Assistant News Editors [email protected] Simone more than five years ago. tion, personality and preference, ac- There are many benefits for the [email protected] “I became a ‘Big’ because I have cording to the Web site. Big Broth- “Littles” in the program, but “Bigs” Work. School. Study. Work. always thought it was important to ers Big Sisters provide a case worker benefit too. Halloween comes once a year, but the hype of this day has been in- This schedule is the reality of have good role models and influenc- who helps the “Big” deal with any “It’s fun to hang out with her. creasing for centuries. Halloween is considered one of the most deco- many of today’s college students. es in young people’s lives. I want re- problem that may arise. It’s fun not to talk about politics, or rated holidays and decorating your home can make it that much more Cal State Fullerton students have sponsible, productive citizens in my Cortes definitely feels a kinship work, or adult stuff. It’s fun to talk exciting for children and the neighborhood. A spooky house is not busy schedules, running from work community and wanted to do what with her little sister, Alma. They about kids’ stuff and go have fun,” needed to make it scary; it just takes some creativity and time. to school, sometimes to a second I could to promote that,” she said. come from the same neighborhood. Wilson said. Create a spooky atmosphere: Use black lights to replace house job, all the while trying to find time Glover works full-time, goes to They both love math.A nd they both Hanging out with a “Little” can lights on the front door and inside the home for a deserted eerie to study. With this busy schedule, school full-time and is married, but needed a big sister. make “Bigs” feel young again. look. most students might not want to still finds time for Simone. “I also didn’t really have that help “He reminds me of me when I Use household items so you don’t break your bank: Stuff shirts, take on another commitment. But “Time can be challenging, but after school for homework. I didn’t was his age,” said Scott Codon, 59, jeans and pillow cases to create a zombie and place it on the front maybe they should, Ray Gillenwa- it’s important to just fit what you have anyone telling me, yeah, you who is an alumnus of CSUF, and has lawn. Make tombstones with wooden planks by cutting them in vari- ter, a 23-year-old advertising major can in. Since Simone is older now should keep doing math because been a Big Brother to Anthony, 15, ous shapes and scatter them around the yard. With a sharpie marker, at CSUF, said. and involved more with school it’s going to pay off. You’re going to for six years. give the dead a proper inscription. “Often times in life we get dis- and friends, sometimes we just get have a good career,” Cortes said. “It’s a lot of fun. You end up doing Visit your local party supply or Halloween store: Buy fake cob- tracted worrying about ourselves,” together once a week for about an Cortes brought Alma to campus things that you normally wouldn’t webs and plastic spiders and decorate the doors and trees around the Gillenwater said. hour at Starbucks to catch up,” she to see what it was like. do. Like I don’t think I would wake yard to give them a dirty, gloomy feel. Remember to pick up a fog Gillenwater said he believes it’s said. “A lot of the messages she gets up one morning and say, ‘Hey, I machine for your front yard cemetery. good for people to think about Teenage “Littles” can benefit from at home or from friends are, well, think I’ll go do paint balling.’ But Pumpkins: Nothing says Halloween more than funny/scary/odd someone else for a change, and that’s a relationship with a college student, maybe she wouldn’t go (to college) he wants to go paint balling. So we Jack-O-Lanterns. If you are not much of an artist, use a carving kit or why he became a “Big Brother” to Kimberley Wilson, 35, said. because it’s too hard, and she might go paint balling,” Codon said. simply take two pumpkins and carve out Happy Halloween. 16-year-old Kyle. Wilson, an alumna and CSUF just go work,” Cortes said. Codon and Gillenwater are the Proper tunes: Spooky sounds or a classic Halloween party mix is With the Big Brothers Big Sisters employee, is assistant director for Cortes said she wants her to see minority in the program. More Big always a plus. It creates the perfect atmosphere for your fellow trick- program, college students can men- advance research and prospect man- the other side, that a college educa- Brothers are needed than Big Sis- or-treaters or party-goers and boosts their Halloween spirit. What tor the next generation, providing agement in University Advance- tion means having more options. ters. other day can you really play the “Monster Mash?” fun experiences, advice and access to ment, which raises funds for various Cortes sees Alma two or three “They’re dying to get guys in the Candy: You can’t possibly have a haunted attraction without a a new world that the “Little” might CSUF initiatives. times a month, but according to program,” Wilson said. proper finish.T ake a bowl - the larger the better - and fill it up with never have known. “Little” is the “As college students, now is the Big Brothers Big Sisters, “Bigs” and Gillenwater thinks that the low sweets (try gummy worms and eyeball Gobstoppers). Remember to word used to describe the children time to get involved in Big Brothers “Littles” only need to meet once a turnout of Big Brothers is due to include Halloween party favors for those who prefer fun tricks rather or teens who are mentored by “Big Big Sisters. So many of these kids see month for three hours. guys not being aware of the program than treats. Brothers” or “Big Sisters.” college as something that can never Sharon Sagisi, a CSUF alumna, or understanding it. “I know that mentoring works happen for them. They see their sees 9-year-old Nathalie at least once “Sometimes I wish I were a guy, because that’s the only reason I’m in parents, who scrape by on less than a month. They have been together because when I go to pick (Alma) college, because I had someone who minimum wage, welfare, et cetera, for more than a year, and have done up, I see her older brother, I think showed me, this is how you go to and they don’t think that they are a lot of different things, like -kaya he’s twelve. college,” said Angelica Cortes, a 30- good enough or smart enough or king, swimming and going to mu- He’s so sweet, and he’s always very year-old math graduate student and have the money to get into college,” sicals. “Bigs” go through a careful friendly, and it makes me feel so bad teaching associate at CSUF who is a Wilson said. interview process and a thorough that there’s not someone picking Big Sister to Alma, 11. Wilson has been matched with background check before they are him up and taking him somewhere,” One of the goals of the program is 13-year-old Cinthia for more than matched with their “Littles.” Cortes said. to build self-esteem, Cortes said. three years. Matches between “Bigs” and “Lit- Cordon said that the satisfaction “I know that I’m helping her,” she “I tell Cinthia all the time that tles” typically last one year, but after he gets from being a “Big” is greater said. she can be pretty much whatever she the year is up, they can renew their than any help he gives. The Big Brothers Big Sisters pro- wants and that she will go to col- commitment. “This is such a cliche, but asa gram matches children ages 6-16 lege,” Wilson said. “After six months, you’re allowed ‘Big’ you get more out of it. Just like with mentors, and is effective in Wilson described the process of to have sleepovers. I told (Nathalie) when you help anybody with any- keeping kids on the right track. becoming Cinthia’s “Big” as seren- now that I have this brand new house thing, you get more than they do,” “Littles” are 46 percent less likely to dipitous. of my own we can have a sleepover. Codon said. Senior receives highest CSU honor Encouraged by educators He grew up in the city of Santa Ana. it.” Mimi Ko Cruz, editor for Inside His mother held two to three jobs at Magazine, had the chance to inter- student rises to the top of times, working long hours with little view Ramos for a feature story. his class time to engage with Ramos. Ramos, “What I love about Hector’s story primarily raised by his grandmother, is that while he easily could have taken By Tatiana Rodriguez was surrounded by crime and drugs a turn down the wrong path, he opt- Daily Titan Staff Writer throughout his childhood. By the ed to work hard in school and pursue [email protected] time he reached third grade, Ramos a higher education because of some had already attended five different great teachers who believed in him Hector Ramos, the son of a Mexi- elementary schools. “Because we and his potential,” Cruz said. “His can immigrant whose father aban- moved around a lot there were times is not just a story about perseverance doned him at birth, received the when we would pretty often not have and determination, but about how highest honor that the California our own apartment or anything,” educators can influence and provide State University grants to students on Ramos said. “We would stay in one encouragement to underrepresented Sept. 16 at the Chancellor’s Office in room in a house with another family, students who might not otherwise Long Beach. so at one point we had 11 people liv- receive such inspiration to set high Ramos, a senior at Cal State Fuller- ing in one room.” goals and work to achieve them.” ton majoring in psychology, philoso- His mother and grandmother al- Ramos maintained a 3.8 GPA phy and political science, was award- ways instilled in him the idea of stay- at Orange High School and took ed the William Randolph Hearst/ ing in school and making something advanced placement classes for col- CSU Trustee’s Award for Outstand- of himself, though Ramos, at times, lege credit. He was an athlete for the ing Achievement. thought otherwise. Orange High Panthers, playing both “Hector’s personal statement was “I definitely started hanging out basketball and football. strong,” Anne Gillespie Brown, di- with the wrong crowd at times,” Ra- After high school, he attended rector of foundation programs and mos said. “But I always tried to stay Santa Ana College. It was never Ra- services for the CSU Chancellor’s Of- away from them because my mom mos’ plan to major in three subjects. fice, said, “He speaks from the heart, and my grandmother always told me At first he chose to major in psychol- he’s charismatic, so it was his video ‘don’t do that, you gotta go to school, ogy. After taking a philosophy class combined with his strong recom- you gotta work hard, you gotta do at Santa Ana College, he realized he mendation along with his story that this’ ... so I always tried my best to had enough time to add philosophy convinced the selection committee not get involved.” for a double major. Ramos’ need that he was the top scholar.” It was not until eighth grade when and desire to help defenseless people One student is chosen as a recipi- Ramos said he truly realized his po- prompted him to add a political sci- ent for the award from each of the 23 tential. Karen Berostek, Ramos’ Eng- ence major, giving him a total of CSU campuses every year and is given lish teacher, was the first “stranger” to three. Mario Jimenez, majoring in a $3,000 scholarship. Two students of encourage him the way his mother electrical engineering, agrees with Ra- the chosen 23 have the honor of be- and grandmother had been doing for mos’ idea of using his degree to help ing awarded the Trustee Ali C. Razi years. other people. Scholar and the Trustee Ali C. Razi “When a teacher comes up and “I think it’s great to use your de- Honors, with each receiving $10,000 tells you that, it’s completely unex- gree to help others that might not and $6,000 respectively. pected,” Ramos said. “But she told have the funds to hire an expensive “The Razi (scholars), that was the me, ‘Hector, you need to push your- lawyer, and besides it would help big one,” Ramos said. “I never ex- self because you’ve got so much more the community out a lot too,” Jime- pected or thought this would hap- potential, you can’t let it go to waste’ nez said. Ramos plans to attend law pen, I just worked hard and knew this and I remember (thinking), but ‘I’m school after he graduates in the spring is what I needed to do to come up an average Joe,’ but she told me ‘Hec- but is undecided as to what school he and help my family, my friends and tor, you have all these abilities’ and will be choosing. He plans on apply- my community, that’s what I kept it really started making me think, ing his $10,000 scholarship towards thinking.” God gave me this gift so I can’t waste law school. y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

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Wire by jesica eastman Daily Titan Staff Writer October [email protected] It is easy to initially feel like an 23 Thursday outsider looking into the compli- Pato Banton cated world of Shakespeare. However, Cal State Fullerton’s The Coach House Theatre and Dance Department’s San Juan Capistrano performance of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” which opened this weekend at the CSUF Young The- 23 thursday atre, proved to be an intimate the- Hellogoodbye atre experience that transcended the terse Shakespearean language. The Glass House The romantic comedy follows its Pomona heroine, Rosalind, played by Kirsten Kuiken, as she flees persecution in her uncle’s court to find safety and eventually love in the Forest of Ar- 25 Saturday den. Rosalind entreats her cousin Chris Cornell Celia, played by Meredith Hinckley, House of Blues to join her for the journey. Other memorable characters in- Sunset Strip clude the swooning Orlando (who is Shakespeare comes to Fullerton in love with Rosalind), played by Jes- se Abeel, the fool Touchstone, played photos By Ramzi Ibrahim and Lanae king/For the Daily Titan The department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State Fullerton goes through dress rehearsals for their production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” 26 Sunday by Jeremy Lelliott, and others. Tiger Army Beginning in the dark Court of hooks the audience into the play. is still dressed like a man), creating a Duke Frederick, the play seems re- At one point in the scene, Gany- hilarious love triangle. Above all, the The Grove mote and what mede and Orlando production was relatable. The cast Anaheim you would imag- The bridge (who stills believes made great effort to make sure all ine a Shakespeare Rosalind is a guy) of the sexual innuendos were under- performance to be: between our text viciously flirt, standable (no wonder Disney never

distant and con- “ 26 Sunday messaging reality and making every real- produced Shakespeare into film) and

ZZ Top fusing. However, Shakespeare’s flowery ity dating show on let the audience in on the laughs. the spectacular MTV pale in com- The bridge between our text- idealism is the fact “ Pomona Fairplex costumes like the parison to their messaging reality and Shakespeare’s Pomona body-shaping cor- that we are all like drama. flowery idealism is the fact that we sets and suit collars Shakespeare’s beloved The cast member are all like Shakespeare’s beloved laced with black characters. that single-handed- characters, “All the world’s a stage, feathers and satin ly steals the show And all the men and women are 27 Monday fabrics added a is Elizabeth Lam merely players. They have their exits The Kooks contemporary touch to the setting. Nguyen, who plays Adam, an old and their entrances, and one man in When Rosalind escapes to the se- man with a cane and a raspy voice, his time plays many parts.” House of Blues rene Forest of Arden, she disguises and Phoebe, whose boyfriend is like The production, which runs until Anaheim herself as Ganymede and tricks her a lovesick puppy. Nov. 2, was commissioned to be a love interest, Orlando, to believe she Phoebe is mean to him and he part of the Kennedy Center’s Shake- is a man. The obvious sexual tension loves it. As the play develops, Phoe- speare in Washington series in April between Ganymede and Orlando be falls in love with Rosalind (who of 2009, and for good reason. The seasoned cast and crew created a memorable theatre experience, and at $9 a ticket, it is still cheaper than going to see a movie. Tickets are available online through the Theatre and Dance De- partment’s Web site (http://www. fullerton.edu/arts/theatredance). October 23, 2008 www.dailytitan.com 5 [email protected] • (714) 278-5027r REVIEWS MUSIC NOVEL MOVIE

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Jenny Lewis has a way of reeling mance by musician Johnathan Rice, Lady luck has always been an elu- debt. The noirish tale of Max Payne, military strength serum that leads to you in with her magnetic music and who plays acoustic guitar in the sive figure. What he finds is a frail young based on the popular shoot-em-up the murder of Payne’s wife. An hour contagious personality. Her latest song, and harmonies featuring Chris But she makes her latest appear- mother whose life is being con- adventure by Rockstar Games, hit of predictable, bloody payback en- solo album, “Acid Tongue,” is a col- Robinson of The Black Crowes. ance in Nicholas Sparks’s new novel, trolled by her stereotypical, bullying theaters Friday with a bloody hom- sues courtesy of Wahlberg, who does lection of brilliantly sewn together “Black Sand” eases into the al- “The Lucky One,” as a divorced ex-husband. age to vigilante detective movies. a so-so job of portraying one of the pieces of art that showcase her diver- bum with Lewis’s elegant voice ac- mother rediscovering love. As our heroes kindle a new re- “Max Payne” stars Mark Wahl- video game world’s top tough guys. sity as a musician. companied by soothing, rhythmic Despite the depiction of stereo- lationship, our villain plots his re- berg as Payne, a man so damaged One would think that playing the It’s as if she has taken her mu- keys, light drums and bass. The song typical characters, and the easy, un- venge, and a steady mound of sus- from witnessing his family’s murder role of a detective with a chip on his sic influences, her experiences with is like turning the pages of a rivet- complicated romance that can only pense begins to grow, leading to a that officials at his precinct deem shoulder would be a slam dunk for Rilo Kiley, her previous solo album, ing book, with the lines, “I have this be found in a book, “The Lucky climactic ending. him unfit for normal duties. Wahlberg, but throughout the movie “Rabbit Fur Coat,” and combined dream where I’m down on my knees One” has a surprisingly suspenseful Released Sept. 30, 2008, “The Payne’s office, a dank and dreary his reactions to the events surround- them into an elegant whirlwind of on the black sand. I’m facing the sea plot that plays with the ideas of luck Lucky One” has a lot of what you storage room for cold case files, ing him seem constipated. emotion, passion and utterly ear- as the wind pushes me down to my and destiny and how loss can inter- would expect from Nicholas Sparks, serves as a metaphor for justice put Kunis’ role in the storyline seems pleasing music. hands.” twine the two. the author of books like “The Note- on hold. unnatural as we see her trying to jus- Lewis shows her softer side with The title track, “Acid Tongue,” “The Lucky One” is the story of book” and “A Walk To Remember.” Acting alongside Wahlberg are tify her presence on screen. alluring piano ballads like “Black ignites a sense of simplicity, with retired U.S. Marine Logan Thibault The story is grounded in a typical Mila Kunis, who plays Mona Sax, a This proves painfully obvious Sand” and “Godspeed,” featuring a empowering vocals and Lewis’ calm- who, while serving in Iraq, found plot line of cotton candy romance, Russian assassin and Olga Kurylen- when she steps in during a gun battle mesmerizing cello and hypnotic vio- ing acoustic guitar work. The song the picture of a young American sweet beginnings, and raw emotions. ko, playing Sax’s sister Natasha. against gunmen threatening Payne. lins that accent her pure voice. oozes with raw, engaging lyrics and woman. But on the slightly more substantial Rounding out the cast are Chris The Ukrainian-born Kunis fits as She expresses her indie/soulful perfectly placed harmonies featuring After years of keeping the picture side, “The Lucky One” also delves “Ludacris” Bridges, as an internal a Russian beauty, but she is uncon- rock side with addicting, let-loose Robinson, Rice and others. in his pocket at all times – during into the depths of the Iraq war and affairs officer investigating Payne, vincing as an assassin. songs like “See Fernando” and “Jack No matter what kind of song which time he miraculously survives its effects on those who have been and Beau Bridges, as B.B. Hensley, Fans of the video game will be Killed Mom.” “The Next Messiah” Lewis creates, she makes it her own dozens of attacks on his life – he unlucky enough to find themselves Payne’s long time family friend who disappointed, unless they have a safe sounds like a compilation of tunes and keeps it genuine. comes to wonder about the power of in its path. leaves police work to become the place in their childhood bedrooms stitched together to form a nearly “Acid Tongue” is another taste the picture. It may not change your life, but as head of security for a pharmaceuti- (or Dragon Lairs) where they can nine-minute-long song with grip- of Lewis’ versatility and talent. The Convinced by his friend that he a quick read, “The Lucky One” is the cal company called Aesir. leave their brains while enjoying the ping melodic transitions. The song album speaks for itself, and it defi- must repay the lucky lady, Thibault perfect book to curl up with and fall The company Hensley serves is re- mindless action in this late arriving features a highlighted vocal perfor- nitely has a lot to say. sets out to find her and repay his head-over-heels in love with. sponsible for a conspiracy to create a sensation. Literary journalist walks with “Wounded Warriors” Mike Sager sits down It came out earlier this month and it was ongoing for ten years in the had it since last December but I All those (troops) undertook that writing about those macho things. is Sager’s third collection of journal- spaces when I didn’t have journalism think it was sort of timed to be more effort honestly and courageously … For instance, in one of things with the Daily Titan to istic prose. Several of the stories are to do. Writing fiction sort of takes political. but I don’t think war ever solves any- that’s always attracted me to them discuss his latest book based in the Southland, including a retooling of the factories … So Oddly as it turned out, publish- thing. I’m more of a talker. A little (the Marines) … the amount of love a close-up look at Kobe Bryant, an the difference is mainly, that I really ers are afraid of putting out prod- good negotiation in any case is bet- they have for each other. Within all by allen d. wilson obese man that weighs 650 pounds know well when I write journalism ucts ... There’s a movie called “Stop ter than pounding over the head es- the macho crap is this deep love … Daily Titan Staff Writer and a piece on Marlon Brando from and I’m learning still when I write Loss” that only lasted one week. I pecially since I’m 5’ 5”, 150 lbs., I’m It’s not all macho butt-slappin’. [email protected] 25 years ago. fiction. was talking to Rush Limbaugh by not going to win a fight. I’m more DT: What we get in so much Daily Titan: Your latest book is I like kind of being out of my phone recently … he sort of said one into reason. non-fiction is assessment and judg- Marines who are proud to have a return to journalistic prose that comfort level, like being frightened. difference between Democrats and DT: In “Donut Boys” you cap- ment. The author often comes off as served in the wars in Iraq and Af- is your signature, after completing It sharpens the senses … I think Republicans is that Democrats are tured the perspective of Marines an authority. You tend to avoid high- ghanistan, talked with Esquire your fiction, “Deviant Behavior.” writing is sort of a lifelong search always feeling guilty and wallowing in training exercises. Did you ever falootin’ talk. writer-at-large Mike Sager, whose What shift in thinking did you have to learn how to say things truthfully and things and I guess he meant on imagine you’d be conducting the Sager: I don’t believe in objec- just released his new book, titled to make? but in a unique way. the other hand like some Republi- post-game interviews too? tivity, there’s no such thing even “Wounded Warriors.” Sager: When I wrote the novel, DT: “Wounded Warriors” posits cans are ignoring things. Sager: No … You just take one though they teach it in journalism. that the soldiers’ ruined lives are jus- I think maybe if the democrats thing at a time. It’s funny that I’ve I’ve chosen every word in that story tification enough for peace. get back in office my book will be never been a real macho guy, but ... The conclusions I’ve come to are a Is the timely release before the better because Democrats are now almost all the stories in “Wounded little different because I’m not preju- election a political message in itself? willing to sometimes face and wal- Warriors” are about men ... I hope diced. Another thing I talk about in Sager: I suspect it’s a political mes- low in the hard truths of what war that I’m a guy who’s able to bring a my teaching is the ability to suspend sage from the publisher … They’ve really means. little bit of a broader perspective to disbelief.

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Call 1-800-Help Now or visit us at redcross.org 6 opinion October 23, 2008 Titan Editorial Reality Politics Providing insight, analysis By Joshua Burton Daily Titan Columnist and perspective since 1960 Now imagine the amount of stu- Yet the usefulness of early dents nationwide who would be un- and absentee voting is undeni- Respect the absent voter able to vote were it not for this ac- able. Right now, 28 states allow Pay it forward commodation. This is a number that for no-excuse absentee voting by I just voted. Whatever happens Voting in a confined booth has al- could easily turn an election one way mail and 31 states allow for early in the next 13 days from when lowed people to escape the bribes or the other. voting. Many hope this will make this is printed is beyond my con- and bullying of private interests. Combine this with the numerous voting easier and increase voting when parking trol to respond to. All it would take is one story of people who are physically unable to numbers. This didn’t really hit me until a union offering bonus checks for get out to vote on Election Day and As the numbers come in, it is It has happened to everyone. dential street about a mile away today when I was defending Sen. anyone who votes for Obama on you have a sizable number. easy to see that this argument for Don’t pretend that you do not and you show up to your class 30 John McCain’s chances of win- their mail-in ballot for the nation to However, there are problems in- early voting is legitimate. Take notice it and are not bothered by minutes late, covered in sweat. ning the election. My one (and second guess their penchant for easy herent in this system. Take Tim Ma- Georgia for example: the number it. Everyone knows that parking only) argument was that some- voting. honey, a Florida congressman who is of people who have already voted For most, it causes an immedi- at Cal State Fullerton is horren- thing can always happen in the Given this, I do believe certain up for re-election this November. A in the current election easily ex- ate reaction, usually falling on the dous. We do not need people next two weeks that could kill it precautions need to be taken. We week before early voting started in ceeds the amount of people who side of rage and anger. making it worse by parking like for Sen. Barack Obama, who leads could tighten electoral fraud laws, his home state, he got embroiled in voted by Nov. 4 in 2004. Say you are driving to school they own the place. by around five percent, according making punishments harsher and a sex scandal. Not only that, but he I’m hoping we are seeing vot- for an 8 a.m. class. It starts in All it takes is an extra 30 sec- to the Gallup Organization. enforcement more extensive. Toll- suddenly came under investigation ing trends changing. I am sick of about six minutes and 33 seconds onds of your time to park your Even with all the problems as- free telephone numbers should be for ethics misconduct. the fact that only 63.8 percent of and you need to find a parking car in a way that does not prevent sociated with early and absentee printed on ballots to make whistle- Imagine if that story had hit not a our voting-age population actu- spot ASAP. someone from voting, I still think these methods blowing easier and more discreet. week before the early voting, but af- ally went to the polls in 2004. As you parking directly are worth it. I’m sick of low voter There are obviously unforeseen ter. In Sarasota County alone, 4,700 Given this, 31.5 percent of our

make your way It is called hav- behind you or turnout. I’m tired of voter apathy. dangers out there, but the positives, people have already cast a vote, ac- whole population decided the

through the ing common cour- in front of you. I think that with smart controls I feel, outweigh the negatives. cording to CNN. Imagine numbers fate of the entire country after a parking lot, you This is unac- in place, these types of ballots The thing is, absentee ballots help like that statewide. The secretary of simple majority victory, which is “ “ spot what ap- tesy ... It is small acts ceptable and make the country better. a lot of people. As students, we prob- state’s office would be awash with ridiculous. pears to be an of kindness like these s o m e t h i n g The initial problem most peo- ably know this very well. angry voters. We can’t let our fear of injus- open space. that make the world a needs to be ple have with absentee and mail Students from out of state enrolled Here we have one danger of early tice outweigh our fear of progress. You race over better place. done. ballots is that they can be done in the UC system totaled 10,338, ac- and absentee voting. An early vote We can be intolerant of injustice, to it and just as Thankfully, from home. This flies in the face cording to statistics taken from the means a less informed vote. Howev- but not at the cost of positive you are about the remedy is of a standard many Americans UC Web site. That many people er, scandals can happen after an elec- change. to turn the wheel to pull in, you surprisingly simple. have proudly touted: the secret is equal to the population of some tion, too. A reality of life needs to be If we don’t keep voting easy we realize that the oh-so-kind per- It is called having common ballot. small cities. These are people who, acknowledged. Just because you vote risk letting another generation of son parked next to it has decided courtesy for your fellow class- Since the late 1800’s, the con- without absentee ballots, would be for someone doesn’t mean he is hon- citizens believe they don’t deserve that their vehicle is superior to mates. cept of the secret ballot has been unable to vote in their home state est – just ask anyone who voted for to be counted, and when it comes everyone else’s and needs an extra These days, people are quick important to many Americans. on Nov. 4. Richard Nixon. to elections, numbers matter. parking space. to judge and blame others when Who knows what their reason- what they should be doing is ing is behind this? looking at themselves. It boils Whatever it is, it does not down to treating others as you Cheat on your spouse with the Ashley Madison Agency override the necessity of occupy- wish to be treated. ing an additional parking space That can mean helping some- By Morgan mclaughlin of its kind – the owner, Noel Bider- who purchase an “Affair Guarantee” from the agency – shouldn’t we as a when one will suffice. one pick up some books they Daily Titan Staff Writer man, said the site has more than 2.5 package who do not experience one society be promoting ways to liven So after a few choice four-letter dropped, lending a hand to [email protected] million members and reportedly has within three months will receive a up marriage, ways to work together words, you make your way to the someone whose car ran out of gas made over $20 million since it was full refund. as a couple, or just plain honesty? closest street parking thinking or moving your car over two feet By now we are all used to social started in 2002. Ashley Madison was also in the If you’re married or in a relation- that perhaps there will be a spot so someone can park in the space networking sites. Although the site’s drop down news after ESPN was asked by the ship and it just isn’t doing it for you there. next to you. Facebook and MySpace are only menu offers “Single” status identifi- family friendly Disney empire, ES- anymore, I would think it would be Unfortunately, it is just not It is small acts of kindness like the tip of the iceberg when it comes ers, the “Attached Male Seeking Fe- PN’s parent company, to stop run- easier, and cheaper, to just be up- your day as you notice about these that make the world a bet- to connecting with people online. male” and “Attached Female Seeking ning the agency’s advertisements. front with the person and break up five possible parking spaces that ter place. And surely we are all aware of the Male” are what the company banks Of course not everyone is happy with them. There would be no need could come to fruition if only a We all know that one person multitude of dating sites that lit- on to make its money. about the site’s business purpose. It to have to spend money on Ash- few people pulled up a few mea- cannot change the world, but ter the Internet – eHarmony and You sign up for a free member- ruffles the morality feathers of many leyMadison.com, no need to worry sly feet. if everyone did the little things, Match.com being the most widely ship, and when you want to contact who hear about it. about your significant other finding What inevitably happens is then this big world of ours might known. someone, just enter information for I, for one, have a hard time pass- you out, and there would be no need that you end up parking on a resi- not seem so crazy. And in a society where the di- a credit card (a minimum of $55) ing judgment. I can understand both for guilt. vorce rate is climbing and the ruse and you now have credits to spend sides. 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By Melissa Caster sleep.” straight A’s. I would love to get a 4.0 she continued to write to Hicks. Fi- Daily Titan Staff Writer Whatever homework that was not but I know that sometimes there is nally, Yamabe asked to meet her. She [email protected] completed on the way to gymnastics a plus and minus system,” Yamabe was going to be participating in a she would finish on the way home. said. “My personal goals I always meet in the area, so Hicks agreed. Persistence is the key. At least it On weekends she would do vol- set higher and those I strive for even It was her personality and work was for 18-year-old Cal State Fuller- unteer work for her church, Grace more. I’m not really worried about ethic that won Hicks over. Her per- ton gymnast and President’s Scholar, Baptist in Saugus, where she taught that, maintaining a 3.5 will just fall sistence paid off. Hicks said she was Melanie Yamabe. third graders in Saturday and Sun- into place.” pretty good on balance beam and Persistence, along with hard work day school. Some of the benefits Yamabe has that’s where she said, “OK, I’ll give and determination, not only got her When she was in junior high she received for being named a Presi- you a shot.” into CSUF, but earned her a spot on volunteered to go with them to Mex- dent’s Scholar are having her CSUF Yamabe tried out, but wasn’t sure the gymnastics team. ico and help at an orphanage, where tuition paid, a $750 book stipend if she would make the team. After Yamabe, the youngest of three sis- they dug a well to provide running for the year, a Dell laptop to use and finding out she earned a spot she was ters, grew up in Santa Clarita, min- water. a complimentary parking pass for very relieved. utes from Magic Mountain. She was She helped with anything the each semester. “After that I could sleep well, eight when her mom found a coupon church needed; it was time permit- The recipients also get to have knowing that all my hard work paid in a magazine for a free trial at Gym- ting and did not require her to drive dinners with the school president off,” Yamabe said. “College gymnas- nastics Unlimited and she signed up anywhere. Yamabe also did volun- according to Titan media relations. tics was my one goal. Knowing that all three of her daughters. teer work with the Honor’s Society Yamabe also considered a couple I finally made it was such a big goal Although her sisters did not con- holding fundraisers and doing com- UC schools, UCLA and UC Berk- that I could check off.” tinue with the sport, Yamabe says munity service. ley, but she wanted to make sure the Since making the team Yamabe that was the day she fell in love with Yamabe said she had to sacrifice school she chose had everything she has proven that she is a hard worker gymnastics. She asked her mom to a lot of time and sleep and it was was looking for. and a good fit. enroll her and from then on her pas- tough trying to juggle it all. Yamabe, a business major, says “Melanie is really supportive and sion grew. She has been competing In the beginning of her senior she settled on CSUF because it has easy to talk to,” teammate Mika Me- for the past 10 years. year, Yamabe applied for the Presi- a gymnastics team and she felt it dina said. “She has a great attitude As Yamabe entered high school, dent’s Scholar award. would challenge her academically. and always motivates the team.” her drive to succeed extended from The highly competitive applica- However, getting on the gymnas- Hicks said Yamabe brings great gymnastics to academics. She joined tion process, results in the selection tics team was not that easy. Yamabe work ethic and hopes she’ll bring the swim team, was part of the Hon- of only 25 students from a large pool sent Head Coach Jill Hicks numer- confidence to the team. or’s Society and a member of the of California high school seniors, ous letters asking to try out. On balance beam, Yamabe’s fa- California Scholarship Federation. based on academics and community “She was a level 9; there are differ- vorite, Hicks said she seems to do By Joel Rosario/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Yamabe kept herself busy and any service. ent levels in gymnastics. We typically well under pressure.Due to that con- Freshman gymnast Melanie Yamabe practices on the balance beam last Thursday. After spare time she had was spent doing Yamabe had no problem getting recruit level 10,” Hicks said. “Level 9 fidence Hicks hopes to make her a being a walk-on to the gymnastics team this year, Yamabe also was honored by being homework or volunteering. picked with her 4.67 GPA and vol- is a step below our college division “first-person-up-person” who could named a CSUF President’s Scholar for the 2008-2009 school year. “I would take the bus from school unteer experience. and what we were looking for.” handle that kind of pressure. ing or finance that she would enjoy she believes that study groups with to swim practice, leave early, my To remain a President’s Scholar at Hicks wrote back saying that it Yamabe is a business major with most, but she likes math so would be her teammates will help her accom- sister would pick me up, then go CSUF, students must maintain a 3.5 did not look as though Yamabe had an emphasis in finance. She said she satisfied in either area. plish her academic goals. She also straight to my gymnastics, which GPA while still regularly staying in- the ability or skills for their level, but has always dreamed of being a finan- Along with the mandatory eight plans to maintain the characteris- was an hour away,” Yamabe said, “In volved with community service. wished her luck. cial manager for a large company. hours in Study Hall Yamabe is re- tics that helped her succeed in high the car I would do my homework or “I have a personal goal of getting Yamabe didn’t let that deter her; She is not sure if it is more account- quired to do as an athlete, she said school and apply them at CSUF. Think Different. Think Simon. Bay Area fans deserve better from the once proud Raiders and 49ers By Simon Liang football past. Where is the consistency? Where It is easy to play the blame game However, long gone are the days Daily Titan Columnist Last week, Kiffin was the victim is the continuity? these days. of Joe Montana and Steve Young. [email protected] of an NFL coaching change. This Football is the ultimate team It is always easy to point the fin- Jerry Rice is not putting up receiving week, Nolan has received the same sport; it relies on both the offensive ger at someone else rather than ac- records in the end zone. Bill Walsh What is going on with the Bay unfortunate fate. and defensive players to pull their cept fault. is not roaming the sideline anymore Area? The coaching carousel up north is own weight. The Oakland Raiders and San implementing the West Coast Of- Coaches are dropping like flies. really spinning out of control. The coaches and management also Francisco 49ers were once proud fense. Where’s Lane Kiffin? Where’s Mike The theme of head coaches being hold the key to success because they franchises. Although they have had more re- Nolan? the scapegoats for their team’s fail- have to make the right decisions for They were the pride and joy of the cent success than their cross-town They are merely images of the ures seems to be surfacing more. their team. Bay Area. rivals, they have stirred the pot of They had one of the greatest mediocrity for many years. guards to ever play in Gene Upshaw. They are both in a rebuilding it by himself. They had defensive end Howie Long mode, throwing their talented young The defense is spotty at best. The hound quarterbacks for 12 years. players into the fire. only shinning light is their lineback- They had running back Marcus Al- The expectations are always high er core, featuring a second-year stud len pummeling in Raider Land, and known as Patrick Willis. through defenses there is added pres- Both teams need a major make- for a decade. Rebuilding may sure when players over or some veteran help to shore What do all of “not be the sexiest wear that jersey. up the inconsistencies.

these players have Management has Both teams will start with brand

in common? thing to do these days splurged on play- new regimes next season, so that They are all in because everyone ers that they could means more playbook learning in the Hall of Fame wants to win now, but “ have got for far less the offseason. and considered to money. Rebuilding might not be the sexi- be among the best they really have no They are finan- est thing to do these days because at their respective other choice. cially strapped so everyone wants to win now, but they positions. they have to work really have no other choice. When you think with what they However, it will take a while be- of the past Raiders, you think of the have. fore fans and the NFL will see a Bay John Madden teams that were al- Across town, the 49ers are in more Area revival of monumental propor- ways contending for a title. trouble. tions. When you think of today’s Raid- J.T. O’Sullivan is not going to be For now, we will have to settle for ers, you think of the laughingstock the quarterback if they plan on go- the atrocities of the two former foot- of the NFL, an embarrassment to ing somewhere. Alex Smith has been ball giants. the city of Oakland. an absolute bust. The Raiders will dig themselves Not very far off are the San Fran- The quarterback situation needs out of a hole faster than the 49ers, cisco 49ers. to be addressed in the offseason if but that’s not saying much. They are tied for the most Super they want to put some points on the If the Miami Dolphins can do it, Bowl Championships with five. board because Frank Gore cannot do anyone can, right?

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