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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 4 Tuesday February 10, 2009 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND New GI Bill Campus e-mail helps CSUF Due to recent campus policy changes, students who no longer attend Cal State Ful- veterans lerton will retain lifetime access to their Student Portal, by david armenta their e-mail address and their Daily Titan Staff Writer Student Center (to access [email protected] their unofficial transcript, update biography/demographic information, etc.). Campus Soldiers active post 9/11 policy requires students to uti- will gain from the new lize their ‘@csu.fullerton.edu’ e-mail address and no longer benefits package allows students to forward campus e-mail to another e- A new GI Bill for soldiers who mail address. served on active duty post 9/11 will provide improved education assistance benefits, which will help servicemen and servicewoman continue their education. Students helping The Post-9/11 Veterans Educa- tional Assistance Act of 2008, or The Educational Oppor- “New GI Bill,” has been enacted tunity Program Association into law and will include the cost will be collecting food, clean of tuition that does not exceed the clothing, books and money most expensive in-state undergradu- at designated collection bins ate tuition at a public institution of Photos By Sherwood prusso/Daily Titan Staff Writer campus throughout Feb. and higher education, monthly housing The Long Beach State Peterson Hall replacement building is one of 130 projects affected by the state’s freeze on disbursement of bonds-funds. March as part of the Care allowance depending on residence of Students Helping Students school and zip-code and a stipend of Program. $1,000 for books and supplies, ac- Students, faculty and staff cording to a pamphlet issued by the can help out by donating items Veterans Benefits Administration. in the bins marked ‘Help Your Students who live in California Peers’ and ‘Donate Here.’ State freezes Cal State construction and New York are eligible to receive The donations will be dis- Facing a budget crisis, are the classrooms of the future,” he more money because of higher resi- tributed to students in need said. dency costs, Joseph Chang, coordi- every Friday beginning Feb. CSU projects come to a A list compiled by the CSU shows nator for Veteran Student Services at 27 through March 20 in Uni- grinding halt projects with funds frozen by the Cal State Fullerton, said. versity Hall, room 141 from 1 State Controller’s Office. According “An Orange County resident can p.m. through 3 p.m. By SHERWOOD PRUSSO to the list, Fullerton has three proj- receive $2,150 a month, and that also The organization will be Daily Titan Staff Writer ects affected by the state’s emergency includes $1,000 that can be spent on holding an informational [email protected] action: the College of Business and books and supplies,” Chang said. meeting for volunteers today Economics, heating, ventilating and In order to be eligible for any and Friday at 12 p.m. in the air conditioning improvements and benefits, a person must have served Links Mentoring Office in Construction on state-funded improvements to the nursing facil- at least 90 days of active duty af- University Hall. projects at all 23 Cal State cam- ity. ter Sept.. 10, 2001. A person can puses has been put on hold fol- Kim Aple, manager of Physi- receive the maximum amount of lowing the state’s freeze on bond cal and Capital Planning at CSUF, tuition and residency if they have funds. explained that these projects have served an aggregate period of three CSU projects impacted by the We find ourselves in a rare either already been finished or sim- years of active duty after, according state fiscal crisis total over $848 ply require minor work. He said al- to the pamphlet. moment where the citizens of million, according to the Com- our country and all countries are though “99.99%” of Mihaylo Hall To receive benefits, a soldier must “ mittee on Campus Planning, has been completed, there are still file their benefit status from Chapter watching and waiting for us to Building and Grounds. some very “insignificant” things that 30 Montgomery Bill to Chapter 33 lead. It’s a responsibility that this “I am disappointed that the

need to be done. He did not elabo- GI Bill, Chang said. generation did not ask for, but one state hasn’t approved a budget rate on exactly what type of work “It can be that a person will not

that we must accept for the future yet,” Cal State Fullerton President this includes. receive more from the GI Bill that of our children and our grandchil- Milton Gordon said, in response “ “The current construction you they were getting from the Mont- to the current financial situation dren. see around campus is not funded by gomery Bill, so I highly recom- facing the CSU system. – President Barack Obama, the state. These projects are financed mend for those who are thinking of In his first presidential press conference “Everyone is disappointed switching to really look at what their when projects get put on hold, through different means, like tuition and other student fees,” Aple said. percentages are going to be,” Chang but these things can take a great said. deal of time.” Fullerton does not have any state- funded projects undergoing major A majority of veterans who attend Although this marks the fourth CSUF will be eligible for the new GI time during Gordon’s presidency construction at this time. “CSU Fullerton was pretty fortu- Bill. that California has delayed the “About 60 percent of veterans here Tom Daschle budget, it has never taken this nate in that sense,” Aple said. Other CSU campuses have not will be able to receive the benefits, Campaign Ad long. and it would be a great opportunity Gordon did say he was grateful been as lucky. According to a press release issued by the CSU Office of for them to go to school and earn a for the Mihaylo Hall College of degree with the aid from the govern- Business and Economics. the Chancellor, 130 projects have been suspended in response to the ment,” Chang said. “I never could have imagined The GI Bill is still in the process of classrooms like that when I first Construction on non-state funded projects continues at Cal State Fullerton. The new being finalized so there has not been started teaching. I tell people they See CONSTRUCTION, Page 2 University Police facility is expected to be completed in March. See GI BILL, Page 2

A previous Tom Daschle campaign ad showcased how Daschle drove to work daily for 15 years in an old Pontiac. Free tax assistance for students and low-income families The Former Senator and Health and Human Services VITA, Volunteer Income four-step tax preparation process. Roland Bassily, who plans to get his training through the IRS Web site. As a former client, Halim advises Nominee recently withdrew Tax Assistance is here to After appropriate documents and taxes prepared by VITA at CSUF They trained to prepare taxes on pa- students interested in VITA to have his nomination because he information are given, a volunteer this year. per and to use software for up to an all necessary documents and infor- did not pay taxes on his Lim- help will determine if the client meets The 25-year-old business major additional 40 hours. mation readily available for a smooth ousine Driver. the qualifications. If requirements also was undergoing training to be- Each tax preparer is required to process. By STACEY WANG are met, the client’s taxes are pre- come a volunteer. He was unable to contribute a minimum of five hours With several sites around the pared with a 1040 form, and other complete the training due to his ex- of volunteer work. country, VITA is in its third year at Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] necessary documents and forms. The tensive involvement in campus orga- “Its main benefit is for clients be- CSUF. It is sponsored by the De- preparer’s work is reviewed, and then nizations and work. cause they get a free tax return, but partment of Accounting and is sup- WEATHER the preparer and reviewer’s work is Anyone screened through the pro- volunteers get real life simulation ported by Mihaylo College of Busi- As pocketbook woes are steepened checked by a site coordinator. cess to become a volunteer is thor- experience in a real work environ- ness and Economics. by the economic crisis, an IRS-spon- “Each step is handled by a dif- oughly instructed on confidentiality ment,” Kress said. Working to improve the program, TODAY TOMorrow sored community program could be ferent person. It’s a fresh set of eyes and several steps are taken to ensure As a former volunteer, Kress has Kress and other coordinators are es- a blessing for Cal State Fullerton stu- looking at the return, that privacy is upheld, Bassily said. seen the number of volunteers dou- tablishing a club to enhance VITA dents and the community. which is a benefit Using the software TaxWise, vol- ble since last year. by teaching its volunteers social and The program, Volunteer Income of the process,” unteers can e-file or print the return “It’s a good program. It’s really interpersonal skills. Tax Assistance, will offer free tax re- Kress said. for clients to mail to the IRS. Al- helpful especially for lower income To be eligible for services, sin- turn services to assist lower income High: 61 High: 64 Last year, though volunteers are not lim- people because it’s free,” said Erra gle person households must make families and individuals, beginning VITA at CSUF ited to accounting majors, each Halim, 22, accounting and finance $40,000 or less; family households Low: 41 Low: 47 Feb. 11 in LH-320. Available to saved the com- undergoes approximately 40 to major. with three members or less must Sunny Partly Cloudy anyone who meets the requirements, munity around 60 hours of training, Halim was a client in 2008, and make $45,000 or less; and family VITA is comprised of IRS-certified $5,500, averaging Kress said. decided to become a volunteer to households with four members or volunteers who specialize in basic $75 per tax return The tax preparers gain more experience with tax prepa- more must make $50,000 or less. and intermediate tax return prepara- prepared. began training with ration. VITA will be held Wednesdays tion. “For me being a an in-depth orien- In order to receive IRS certifica- from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. until April 8 CONTACT US “We train volunteers on tax law student, it’s conve- tation in Decem- tion, Halim had to take basic and and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Main line: (714) 278-3373 and how to interact with clients,” nient. Also, saving ber. During winter intermediate tax return preparation until March 28. The program will News desk: (714) 278-4415 Anthony Kress, a VITA coordinator, about 100 bucks, and break, volunteers were courses. She also underwent manda- accept clients 45 minutes to an hour Advertising: (714) 278-4411 said. having someone do it required to take 30 to tory training with VITA coordina- before closing time on a first come, E-mail: [email protected] Clients go through a three to for me, is a plus,” said 40 hours of online course tors to become a volunteer. first serve basis. 2 Page Two February 10, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Obama: ‘Now it’s time to act’ INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON (MCT) – Presi- dent George W. Bush’s tax cuts for his cabinet, “were designed to build his desk by President's Day. dent Barack Obama on Monday the wealthy had only “helped lead us up some trust over time." However, Earlier in the day, Obama traveled Suicide bomber kills five in Iraq used his first news conference in of- to the crisis we face right now," and he emphasized that the nation des- to the nation’s heartland, visiting a BAGHDAD (MCT) – Four American soldiers were killed at a checkpoint fice to urge Americans to embrace pledged that “as long as I hold this perately needs an economic stimulus town with double-digit unemploy- in northern Iraq on Monday when a suicide car bomber attacked their ve- big government in the face of a re- office, I will do whatever it takes to package now, one that will create or ment to put a human face on his hicle, authorities said. cession he called “the most profound put this economy back on track and save 4 million jobs, and in that con- urgent plea for more than $800 bil- The U.S.-led Multi-National Force in Iraq said that three soldiers died in economic emergency since the Great put this country back to work.” text “I can’t afford to see Congress lion in new spending and tax cuts to the attack in the northern city of Mosul and a fourth later died of wounds. Depression.” Taking questions on a wide range play the usual political games." jump-start the economy. An interpreter also was killed, and two Iraqi police officers were wounded at “The federal government is the of issues for nearly an hour, he also The president’s remarks came “We’ve had a good debate,” he said the checkpoint. only entity left with the resources said that Americans would eventu- hours after the Senate voted to cut in a town hall meeting in Elkhart, Ind. Iraqi police said the suicide bomber attacked the American patrol in west to jolt our economy back to life,” ally have to sacrifice to help pay for off debate on its $838 billion version Now it’s time to act. That’s why I am Mosul around 12:40 p.m. Obama said during his the news extraordinary spending now to meet of the stimulus legislation, paving calling on Congress to pass this bill According to the Pentagon, Monday’s attack was the deadliest since May conference. He implored Congress the crisis. “No free lunch,” he said. the way for a final vote on it Tuesday. immediately. Folks here in Elkhart 2, when four Marines were killed in a roadside bombing in Anbar, a western to pass his $800 billion-plus eco- On another topic, asked if his ef- Then negotiations on a final- com and across America need help right province that was once the heart of the Sunni insurgency. nomic stimulus program. forts to court Republicans had failed, promise package will begin with the now, and they can't afford to keep The security situation in Iraq has improved significantly in recent months, Noting Republican objections to Obama said his overtures to Repub- House of Representatives. The presi- on waiting for folks in Washington with few American casualties. However, Monday’s attack highlights just how his plan, he said that former Presi- licans, including putting three into dent hopes to have the legislation on to get this done.” fragile the country remains after almost six years of sectarian bloodshed. Despite the security clampdown, Mosul remains something of a battle- ground where relations are uneasy between Arabs and Kurds. GI BILL: Soldiers reap ed benefits From Page 1 paid tuition, it will really help me out a lot.” opportunity to go to school if not for the GI Bill NATIONAL Veteran Services will inform all those who are being passed. “I think this is a really great deal be- Madoff makes deal with SEC on civil case been a lot of advertising for it, but some veterans qualified to receive any cause once soldiers get back have been doing their research and are looking kind of benefits. from their duty, some have NEW YORK (MCT) – Accused Wall Street scammer Bernard Madoff forward to increasing their income with the new “We’re going to be ... now that I can get to stay in the military be- settled a large part of the civil case brought against him by the Securities and bill, Jason Fagan, CSUF business major and vet- sending a mass e-mail cause they can not afford to Exchange Commission, the agency said Monday. $2,000 and paid tuition,

eran, said. to all the veteran CSUF “ keep a job and go to school if Without admitting or denying any of the allegations against him, Madoff The Montgomery Bill was only a stipend that students, and also have it will really help me out they have to support a fam- agreed to a permanent injunction prohibiting him from disposing of any was given monthly and now the GI Bill helps in- pamphlets and an- “ ily,” Edward Kim, a veteran assets in connection with the SEC lawsuit over the alleged $50 billion Ponzi crease the income for those who are in need. nouncements throughout a lot. and human services major, scheme, officials said in a statement. “I have not received any information on the the school to make sure – Jason Fagan, said. Consent degrees and permanent injunctions are common in settling SEC new GI Bill, but I have done my homework since everyone knows when to Student Veteran “It’s going to really help lawsuits and the action involving Madoff, which still has to be approved by a I have been inactive and once it takes effect, I will sign up," Chang said. the soldiers get back on their Manhattan federal judge, doesn’t resolve the criminal case against him. apply because I really need that money to come The new GI Bill is be- feet, especially in this econ- The amount Madoff will have to pay in penalties and disgorgement of al- in,” Fagan said. “I was only getting $1,400 for ev- coming an encouraging tool for veterans, who omy,” Kim said. Applications for the GI Bill will leged proceeds of illegality are to be determined later, the SEC said. erything, and now that I can get up to $2,000 and have to support a family and may not have had an start being accepted Aug. 1. Madoff is currently being held under house arrest at his $7-million Upper East Side apartment on a $10 million bond. STATE Construction: unfit Physical plant Former eBay boss explores run for governorship From Page 1 Resident Halls. Construction on a new children's center will begin in April, re- SACRAMENTO (MCT) – Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman state General Obligation and Lease Rev- placing the 40-year old buildings, which officially submitted her bid to explore a run for governor on Monday. enue bonds used to finance these proj- were the university's initial facilities. The move by the billionaire businesswoman sets up what’s expected to be ects. Some construction projects affected Construction on a new multi-level park- an expensive, 17-month auction between herself and Insurance Commis- include the CSU Northridge science ing facility located on the southern por- sioner Steve Poizner in the 2010 Republican primary. building, Fresno State library addition tion of existing Parking Lot E will begin “California faces challenges unlike any other time in its history – a weak and renovation, the San Francisco joint in June, right after commencement, Aple and faltering economy, massive job losses, and an exploding state budget library project, the Long Beach State Pe- said. deficit. California is better than this, and I refuse to stand by and watch it terson Hall replacement building and a A project to remodel the sixth floor fail,” Whitman said in a prepared statement, announcing her exploration of number of other projects. of the Fullerton Humanities and Social a run for governor. Many of these projects were well un- Science building for the Department of Whitman, 52, first stepped onto the political stage in last year’s presiden- derway, making it difficult to stop con- Psychology has been put on hold for a tial campaign, initially as a fundraiser to GOP presidential candidate Mitt struction with virtually no notice. year due to current fiscal affairs, said Lisa Romney, then as a senior adviser to Republican nominee John McCain. Jerry Stinner, Dean of Science and Kopecky, Assistant Vice President of Aca- McCain, at one point, called Whitman one of the “three wisest people” he Mathematics at CSUN, said it would demic Operations. The project derives its knew, handing her a speech at the Republican National Convention in St. have cost the university too much money funding from “100 percent campus-based Paul, Minn.But Whitman’s political unveiling hasn’t been without its stum- to stop construction on a new science funds,” Kopecky said. “We would like to bles.She only registered as a Republican voter in 2007 – in order to support building when the state froze funding. revisit the project next December.” Romney in the primary – and news reports have since surfaced that she did “We already had math and science In the latest 5-Year Capital Improve- not vote in half the elections since 2002. classes scheduled for the Fall semester,” ment Program, Fullerton proposed the Stinner said. construction of a new Physical Services “The University courageously scram- Complex with the intent of correcting For the Record bled to come up with $13 million on its the deficiencies of existing temporary fa- own to finish the project: $8 million for cilities. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- the remaining construction and $5 mil- However, the project was unable to re- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any lion to get the building equipped. But ceive funding from the state. According incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction now there are rumors that we may never to the proposal, the existing Physical Ser- printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any By Sherwood Prusso/Daily Titan Staff Writer get that $13 million back from the state vices Complex is comprised of 17 tempo- other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will given the current situation.” rary buildings, 14 of which date from the be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online The existing Physical Services Complex is comprised of seventeen temporary buildings, fourteen from the late 1950s to early 1970s. This year will host the launch of several late 1950s to early 1970s. These facilities version of the Daily Titan. new and exciting non-state have been in use much longer than origi- Please contact executive editor Jessica Terrell at 714-278-5815 or at funded construction proj- nally intended and are becoming more [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any ects on the CSUF campus. and more ill-equipped for industrial-type errors. A new dormitory-style operations as the years go by. student housing complex How this relates to Fullerton's estimat- will begin construction in ed $121 million deferred maintenance March. The new buildings backlog is unclear, as Physical Plant Di- will be located on the cam- rector Willem van der Pol was not avail- Daily Titan pus adjacent to the existing able for comment. Editorial Executive Editor Jessica Terrell Managing Editor Michal Olszewski Editorial Director Austen Montero News Director Luis Delgadillo Asst. 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Daily Titan Staff Writer instructor at CSUF, shows students The rock wall in the SRC was de- [email protected] and faculty how to climb the rock signed to mimic the conditions of wall at the Student Recreation Center. the ‘real thing.’ Sun shining on a typical California (Right) Alain Bourgault demonstrates The designer referenced pictures day, the laid-back Alain Bourgault is of certain rocks to shade and shape to Climb I participants how to clad in khaki shorts and a navy blue the wall, while Bourgault designed properly and safely wear the harness Student Recreation polo. He stands the placement of the holds and on the Titan Walk amidst the crowds that will hold them when they are picked high quality equipment. of chatting students as they rush to suspended in the air. “Everything is as good as it can and from the Titan Student Union get,” Bourgault said. during their lunch hour. Bourgault’s personal pursuit of Any student who locked eyes climbing includes Mt. Williamson with the smiling Bourgault received in Angeles Crest, Joshua Tree and a Student Recreation Center (SRC) Big Rock in Lake Paris, California. playbook, and encouragement to Emma Garton, a Climb 1 instruc- check out the gym. tor taught by Bourgault, said she “I’m learning how to get rejected!” loves the workout and convenience he joked. Far from rejected, Bourgault is indoor climbs provide. stopped constantly by friends or past In the transition from indoor to students to chat casually about life, outdoor climbs and after climb- or to just say hello. ing Big Rock in Lake Paris, Garton As the instructor for the Climb said she felt prepared with the safety 1 class at the SRC, the Beginning techniques she learned. Rock Climbing class and Surf class What is Bourgault’s next adven- through the Kinesiology depart- ture? Conquering the Leaning Tow- er, a big wall in Yosemite National ment, remembering names can be a photos By Daniel Suzuki/Daily Titan Photo Editor challenge. Park. A 3 to 6 day climb to the top of this majestic giant, dangles climb- “It’s like, ‘How do I know you? He eventually found himself sit- appreciation for the nature around long are you going to stare at that? At a Climb 1 class, CSUF student Where have I seen you before ... I ers at about a 6,500-foot elevation. ting on the shore at a beach in Kauai, him – a nature that rock climbing Five seconds?” Bourgault said. Orian Livnat said, “I will definitely The thought of the climb has know you don’t I?’ I can’t really go the oldest of the main Hawaiian Is- and travel has made him appreciate His silly wholesome humor and come back. Bourgault is really good, Bourgault slightly hesitant, but ea- anywhere without seeing someone I lands. much more. climbing knowledge makes the and I would recommend him. He is ger for the challenge. know now,” Bourgault said. After traveling for a year and visit- “You can go out and experience Climb 1 class not only a learning very determined and patient.” “I live to climb another day, that’s So how did Bourgault find his ing some amazing places, Bourgault nature, that alone is worth it,” he experience, but a time for friendship Before climbing the wall, climb- way to Cal State Fullerton to intro- knew what he wanted to do with his said. “It en- building and ers are taught to make a belay sand- my motto. I stole that from a friend,” duce so many to the 34-foot rock life. courages and good laughs. wich. Bourgault smiled. wall in the SRC, and a potential new He was going to teach and share teaches us skills B o u r g a u l t The belayer is the person on the life hobby? As a Huntington Beach some of his hobbies and passions and the desire I will definitely come uses a play on ground holding the rope and keep- native, Bourgault took nearly a year with college students. to protect na- “ words, boring the tension so the climber does Completing the off in the midst of pursuing his mas- Nine years ago, Bourgault tried ture.” back, (Bourgault) is re- rowed from a not fall. ter’s degree to venture out and travel rock climbing for the first time at B o u r g a u l t ally good, I would rec- co-worker, to Both the climber and belayer Rock Wall Climb: the world. Golden West College in Hunting- not only teach- ommend him, he is very d e m o n s t r a t e must trust one another with their He had no plan and no company ton Beach, thinking, “My gosh, I am es his students how to tie a safety. As the climbers touch and one class is re- – just the world to explore, and an a good climber but I’ve got a lot to how to surf determined and patient.“ rope. Instead of check each other’s harness, and tug undeniable calling. learn ... the challenge is never end- and climb, but – Orian Livnat, using the clas- the rope to check for proper use, it quired for anyone Bourgault sold or gave away most ing, really.” he emphasizes sic bunny rabbit builds respect and eliminates hesita- of his belongings prior to his trav- Once he understood the skill and safety tech- Student metaphor for tion and shyness. wanting to climb els. He stopped in Spain to see the technique involved, he was hooked. niques and the tying shoes, he Bourgault has the person in po- Olympics and watch the Running of Not only did he become hooked, value of nature, uses a metaphor sition to climb the wall say, “On in the SRC. For the Bulls. but now, after years of climbing and both protecting and enjoying it. involving an alien. belay!” “Double slice,” Bourgault While in Europe, he also visited a master’s degree in Kinesiology, he “Rock climbing, surfing, these ac- The group laughs and appears to interjects. “Belay on!” the belayer info on class dates Italy, and became friends with his is helping other college students get tivities... I make a joke with the surf- have a good time, and does not seem responds, indicating the rope is se- and fees check: hostel mates in France. They all hooked, literally, to the rock wall in ing class, we can sit here for hours intimidated or look uncomfortable cure, and the belayer is ready for the shared a room, which butted up the SRC. and just stare at the waves and be in in the harness, which accentuates climber to start his ascent safely. http://asi.fuller- against the train station causing the Bourgault’s love for rock climb- awe and feel satisfaction. If you sit the body in an awkward way. They Smiling ear to ear, the climber is room to rumble every twenty min- ing, surfing, yoga and running is here and stare at a tennis court or are excited to learn something differ- excited to test the unknown with ton.edu/reccenter utes. intertwined with his enjoyment and a basketball court it’s boring. How ent and new. his/her newly developed skills and 4 Opinion February 10, 2009 By Ryan Castle Titan Editorial Castle’s Corner Daily Titan Columnist Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “Enlightening your mind by exploring every corner of mine.” 15 minutes of shame Nearly nine years and 13 sea- No, I am not talking about sons ago, “Survivor” started a fad what used to be known as Music The Dominion of Dogma deserves the freedom of faith called “reality television.” Television. The idea was that viewers I am talking about Reality It has ended friendships, broken have brought about their belief, or to work as a magical genie, who will going after life. It presents ideals of would want to watch “real” peo- Central, a cable channel dedicat- families, sparked wars and caused why it is so important to them, but grant their desire if they pray hard morality so we may better our own ple on TV. ed to showing reality television endless fighting. it is a sensitive issue, so don’t press enough. I am not innocent of this. lives, as well as the lives of those Many people found the idea 24 hours a day. It is the clash of religious views, your own beliefs and hold disdain I can recall getting on my knees around us. entertaining. After all, MTV’s And with “America’s Next Top and the stubbornness so many peo- for them if they don’t accept it. five times a day asking my Lord and For some, religion provides the “The Real World” had already Model” entering season 12, there ple have with the acceptance of an- I'm all for intelligent discussion savior for an LA championship, for lone hand of assistance when every- been on the air for years, and rat- is no reason to see how all the other’s differing belief. on the issue. A good religious talk the most beautiful girl in school to one else has lost hope. ings were through the roof. time slots can be filled. And for what? Why should a reli- can be very healthy for moral intu- become my girlfriend and to score For others it is less important, Other shows followed suit, but The idea then snowballed and gious belief cause any dissension, let ition. But whenever doing this, al- 25 points with seven assists and 10 conjecturing that the holy scriptures many thought the trend could evolved to what VH1 dubbed alone death? ways understand the nature of one's rebounds in victorious fashion in my can be contradicted, the system of only last so long before people “celebreality” with shows like Each religion may have a different own beliefs, and respect it as their weekend basketball game. Specificity beliefs upon which the religion is got tired of watching the same “Surreal Life” and “Rock of basis, but I can assure you, none are own. was not withheld. founded is bogus, and afterlife is a thing on a different island. Love.” meant to kill. I also believe too much impor- Prayer brings about peace of fallacy of hope. Those people, unfortunately, That evolution created a new We all have our own individual tance is put on the practice of wor- mind. It gives you a chance to gather Maybe you are right or maybe were very, very wrong. market for reality television, and race, gender, body and physical fea- ship, rather than the following of what is important in your life, and they are right. Maybe in some cra- For eight seasons, millions now we can enjoy Denise Rich- tures; likewise, we also have individ- religion. know what requires that extra bit of zy way, we are all a little right. The have tuned in to watch “Ameri- ards, Lil’ Kim, David Alan Grier ual minds. If there is a God, which I believe attention and care. point is we don’t really know because can Idol,” and whether you are a and Steve-O on the next season With this individuality comes there is, I’d like to think he would If you continuously pray to im- it is all based on faith, and that’s all diehard fan, you stop watching of “Dancing with the Stars.” self-realization, which lets individu- not be so insecure to need my con- prove a situation, it will stay in your we have to go on. after the awful singers are kicked And the purpose of all this? als think and believe what feels right stant worship. mind, and naturally you will work Have credence in your own faith, off or want to disable FOX from Apparently 15 minutes of fame to them. Instead, he should be happy to to better yourself. Perhaps, a divine but remain open-minded and be sending a signal to your televi- for Tila Tequila and the simplic- We have the right to conceive see my good deeds and positive liv- power will then assist you by laying sensitive to the intuition of your sion, it does not show any signs ity of being entertained by others our own morals, political views and ing each day, following the word he the bricks so you can follow the path neighbor. Don’t chastise anyone for of letting up soon. like her, dying to get some of the tastes. So what is wrong with having preaches, not just preaching it my- of destiny. differing beliefs. Even with ratings dropping to limelight. our own religious belief? self. I believe the effort to answer your We are individuals, and we make their lowest since 2004, “Ameri- The genre has become so diffi- Religion is an extremely sensitive Worship is an integral cornerstone own prayers is rewarded, not so our own decisions, mistakes and be- can Idol” still defeated the com- cult to avoid that even those who topic with people, and it is impor- to religion, but I think the value of much the act of praying itself. liefs. One person's faith is their’s to petition in its premier with over hate it have likely succumbed to tant to respect someone's personal prayer is sometimes lost. Many times Religion gives us a guideline on possess, not yours. 30 million viewers itching to see at least one guilty pleasure. beliefs, no matter how crazy they people think of praying as granted which to base our lives, and faith to So at the end of the day, if they just how mean Simon Cowell And so it seems, the never end- may seem. wishes to test fate by asking for help us answer life questions such as want to believe something different could get. ing cycle of ingesting more brain You never know exactly what may things to happen and expect God why we are here, and where we are than you, let them. “Reality television” has dug its mush will continue. claws into American culture and Like it or loathe it, “reality spawned one show after another. television” has become a seem- There is even an entire channel ingly immovable piece of Ameri- Reader response dedicated to it. can culture. Miss Terrell,

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Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You will get the peculiar urge to go outside and roll around in something yicky. Also, you’ll notice your ears are getting hairy. Libra (September 23 - October 22) This is a good time to get out there and make a difference! I’m often tempted to do that, but I just can’t figure out where “there” is -- every time I get there, it’s here. Maybe if I run really fast? Oh well, if you figure it out, be sure to make a difference. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) An old nickname will surface today, much to your dismay, “Giggles”. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) This is a good time to start becoming a connoisseur. You have to take that one thing at a time, though - e.g. nobody is going to become a wine connoisseur overnight. Start with something that’s fun to say. Pumpernickel, for example. Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) HOW TO PLAY: Each row must contain Good day to use nautical terms in ordinary situ- ations, and to refer to the different sides of your the numbers 1 to 9; each building as “port” and “starboard”. column must contain the Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) numbers 1 to 9: and each Thirteen short bearded men will invade your set of boxes must contain living quarters soon, eat all your food, and drag the numbers 1 to 9. you off on an ill-advised adventure, much to the amusement of an elderly gentleman of your acquaintance. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) It will turn out that someone you spend a great deal of time with is actually one of the last remaining Sinanthropus (Peking man), rather than an actual Cro-Magnon. This will explain Brought to you by the people at www.dailysudoku.com things you’d been wondering about 6 Sports February 10, 2009 Lacrosse starts off with a bang By Mario Aguirre Daily Titan Staff Writer Capistrano. student-run organization, and that’s from Casino Night, which will help [email protected] The next day, theT itans came on one of the hard parts.” the team run its annual $45,000- campus to post fliers, displaying the “It’s not really discouraging, but $60,000 budget, Lee said. club’s game schedule. it’s a little bit frustrating when you On the field, the team has pro- Four years ago, as Warren Lee “That’s something we didn’t do see that the baseball team has the nic- gressed. trotted around campus, he noticed a last year,” Jordan Michaels, team est field on campus. For us, we have “Every year it’s a new learning pro- poster which jolted the landscape of co-captain, said. to go through cess,” Michaels said. “We’re just tak- his collegiate career. “We’re putting the the school to do ing notes and looking to improve.” It promoted Cal State Fullerton’s time and effort to It’s really reward- everything.” It won one game in the first sea- men’s lacrosse team, which was look- promote the team ing to see something Lee believes son, two in the second and last year ing for students to join the club for around campus.” “ the additional it collected five wins. its inaugural season. The effort also you’re a part of grow work has made So far, the Titans have won both Lee committed without much includes vying for the team’s suc- conference games. The success so hesitation, or expectation. practice time on and succeed. “ cess that much far has the team’s lone All-American “I didn’t think I’d be a part of it campus. greater for those predicting success for the Titans. the way I am now,” Lee said. “When Because the – Warren Lee, who have been “I think we’re capable of going I first started to play I said, ‘Yeah, team is considered Lacrosse co-captain with the club to the national championships,” I’ll come to the games and show up a club, it has to since it first sophomore midfielder Jesse Luch- to practice.’ I didn’t think I’d get in- do some of the leg started. ansky said. “We’re on the right path volved with it as much as I did.” work other teams receive automati- “It’s really rewarding to see some- to success, and everything’s coming Since then, the Titans have assem- cally, such as reserved practice time thing you’re a part of grow and suc- together.” bled a formidable team that could on the field. ceed because we’re getting more rec- The Lacrosse club hopes its- suc wreak havoc this postseason. Because of this, team co-captains ognition from the school,” Lee said. cess will help it to gain more support It would be a fitting culmina- have to request time from the ASI The team was active during Dis- from around campus as well. tion to a strenuous collegiate career office, Lee said. cover Fest, and plans to continue “Everyone at Cal State Fullerton for seniors who had only three wins The lacrosse team currently prac- taking part in activities on campus. should get on board because we’re during their first two seasons. tices on the recreation field from 9 Because the lacrosse club does not never going to get a football team,” This season, the Titans have p.m. to 11 p.m. – not an ideal time receive much school funding, it rais- Lee said. “This team will live for years amassed a 9-3-1 record, highlighted considering the campus lights turn es money by selling game tickets to and years to come because the la- by a win this past Saturday against off an hour before midnight. watch the Anaheim Arsenal, a minor crosse community in Orange Coun- UC San Diego, 11-8, at Capistrano “It’s just nothing but an uphill league affiliate of the Los Angeles ty is huge, and we’ve established our- Valley High School in San Juan battle,” Lee said. “It’s always been a Clippers. It also generated $3,000 selves as a strong program.” By brian evans/Daily Titan File Photo The Chef’s Special A-Rod’s steroid use final blow to the integrity of recent Major League Baseball greats, so let’s move on

was going to overtake big, bad Barry admission. Behind Bonds, Roger Few believed him, and who would with it. But now, he’s just the same as Bonds and his tainted all-time home Clemens and the hundreds of play- want to? Then Bonds came along and Bonds ... another freak show. run record. ers who have allegedly tested positive He was smearing America’s pas- dwarfed McGwire and Sosa by not So while it hurts to see that no Instead, he appears before the for one form of steroids or another, time by throwing all of the league’s only breaking the single-season one is playing the game with honor baseball world as another steroid Rodriguez was still the measuring best players under the bus. home run record, but by passing anymore, is it really that big of a abuser after admitting during an stick of greatness in the league. But alas, the allegations reached Hank Aaron into baseball immor- deal? Everyone is always looking for ESPN interview he used anabolic But now, in the mess that has Congress, and whispers of the truth tality and standing alone atop the a competitive advantage and baseball steroids for three seasons, includ- become Major League Baseball, the were growing louder. home run mountain. players are no different. ing his final season with the Texas only stand-up guy appears to be the The greats of the past decade slow- Everyone knew Bonds was taint- The Steroid Era was fun to watch. Rangers, in which he won his first one who cashed in on naming the ly emerged as the games biggest liars. ed, but they still watched as ball af- The last remnants of pure players is Most Valuable Player award. This, users, Jose Canseco. Tests were becoming mandatory and ter ball landed in McCovey’s Cove. going down the drain and fans can By michal olszewski of course, after Rodriguez’s 2007 The former slugger was a non-ros- players were running out of places to It was a freak show from which no now enjoy the game as a side-show. Daily Titan Managing Editor 60 Minutes interview in which he ter invitee to the Los Angeles Dodg- hide. Names were named, and there one could look away. The player pool is officially tainted [email protected] said he’s never used, and was never ers’ spring training camp a few years was no going back. The record didn’t matter, we still and no one can be taken at their tempted to use performance enhanc- back, but he had no intentions of Now the Summer of 1998 was had A-Rod. The chosen one, the one word. ing drugs. making the team. tainted. Mark McGwire and Sammy who would restore order atop the The new wave of players won’t Alex Rodriguez has inflicted a Rodriguez, while seen as a prima The “Bash Brother” was just there Sosa were exiled. baseball greats, not join its cast of seem as impressive, but at least whole new definition of “’Roid donna by many fans, was believed to plug “Game of Shadows,” which The summer that made me love cheats. He was a freak-of-nature out baseball, a game synonymous with Rage” amongst baseball fans. to be one of the few untainted su- was his experience with steroids and baseball and revived the post-lock- of high school and was destined to cheating, will be pure. And, again, Here was the golden boy who perstars left in the game up until his the players who used them. out sport was a sham, but I stuck be one of the greatest. I’ll stick with it.