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Vol. 88 Issue 2 August 30, 2010 Hip-Hops Finest WHAT’S INSIDE FEATURES rocks the bells Los Angeles Times festival Rock the Bells festival graced by Snoop Dogg, Lauryn previewed Hill and many more hip-hop legends ...... 8 See Hip-hop, page 9 OPINION 10 signs his ex is crazy BP Oil Spill ...... 11 Clean-up efforts outlined SPORTS Attempted solutions for capping oil leak discussed and new Cross country ready for ways of green provided to students Big West races See BP, page 6 ...... 13

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The California Faculty Association CSUF Women’s has acquired internal documents from the CSU administration that indicate Soccer a mismanagement of finances and ef- See highlights Scan to view forts to avoid accountability. of the CSUF Auditors associated with the uni- women’s soc- versity have found that the system has cer team at inappropriately mixed public money dailytitan.com/ and other funds held inside the uni- csuf-womens- versity’s auxiliary organizations. soccer-vs-ewu “The auxiliaries have always managed their money in secrecy,” said Shelly Arsneault, associate professor of political science at Cal State Ful- lerton. “It is certainly inappropriate Rally participants spread flood awareness and terrible accounting practice to JOHNNY LE / Asst. Photo Editor co-mingle public funds with auxiliary Peaceful participants gathered at UCLA’s Bruin Plaza to raise awareness and discuss the recent crisis currently taking place in Pakistan. With nearly one fifth of the country still funds.” submerged under water, local organizations seek aid. See Rally for Pakistan flood relief,page 4 for full story. Just under two weeks ago CFA staff stumbled across minutes of meetings involving the top financial officers of the CSU. These minutes record comments saying that auditors had Volunteers Clean found the co-mingling of taxpayer money with private donations and up the Gulf From Cal State to campus level other business revenue, said Lillian See the BP Oil Scan to view James Dietz, acting associate vice president for Aca- - The German and French programs were sus- Taiz, history professor at Cal State Spill volunteers PART 2 of 3 : Impacts felt by demic Affairs. pended due to lack of enrollment, not the budget. Los Angeles. in action at Part 1 of this 3 part series on the ramifications of The guitar program was affected by the budget. According to the CFA report, dailytitan.com/ the Cal State Fullerton campus the budget and its importance, informed students “The master’s degree in French and the - bach funds held in these organizations are bp-oil-spill- community analyzed on the allocation of state funds and how it is han- elor’s and master’s in German were suspended,” to be used to further the university’s overview dled when reaching the CSU level. said Edgar Trotter, acting associate vice president of educational mission, but they have LAURA BARRON-LOPEZ This second installment covers: the individual Undergraduate Programs. “Suspended means that been used for a range of purposes News Director university, how funds are managed at the CSUF they will still continue but not take in anymore stu- including personal loans to execu- level, and why the dispersal of funds from the state dents.” tives and board members, executive Using the QR Code “Scan to the CSU down to CSUF, are important to com- In contrast, the guitar program has not been dis- compensation, perks and real estate to view” function in the Despite the fact that the number of students en- prehend. continued or suspended; it is ongoing. development projects. Daily Titan rolled at Cal State Fullerton has been reduced signif- A second Q&A has been compiled from various “Due to instructional budget cut backs felt last According to a list published on icantly, the demand for a CSU education has not. documents and a sit down interview with Gordon, year and this year, we are cutting back on enroll- the CSU chancellor’s website, there “This year we’ve had the largest number of ap- Dietz, Executive Assistant to the President Pat Car- ment for the program. are a total of 93 CSU foundations If you possess a smartphone, plications for 2010-11 in our history; we had a little roll, and Vice President of Student Affairs Robert It is very expensive for instruction since all of and auxiliaries. CSUF houses four of download a free QR Code reader over 62,000 applications, and we’ve already rejected Palmer was granted to the Daily Titan. the guitar majors receive private lessons,” said Marc them, including Associated Students application. 11,000 qualified students and that hurts us,” said Dickey, chair of the Music Department. “We will California State University, Fullerton CSUF budget breakdown of losses and gains Inc., CSUF Auxiliary Services Corpo- When coming across a QR CSUF President Gordon. see the current students through and then let small- Code in the Daily Titan news- In comparison to the last academic year, how- er sizes in. It is sad because it is a very popular and ration, CSUF Philanthropic Founda- paper, scan it to instantly load ever, and in anticipation of the budget passing, the First, what happened to the guitar program? Was successful program.” tion and CSUF Housing Authority. multimedia content. Chancellor’s Office allowed the campuses to go it suspended like the German and French pro- beyond their target enrollments by 2 percent, said grams? See Budget, page 2 See Mismanagement, page 2 Thousands gather for L.A.’s electric festival ISA GHANI Editor-in-Chief

The Electric Daisy Carnival used to be synonymous with the growing rave scene in Los Angeles. One of the biggest rave festivals in L.A., EDC, boasts an attendance of thousands, peaking this year at 185,000 the weekend of June 25. More than just music and dancing, EDC is an amalgamation of the auditory and the visual. It’s an experience, not a concert. This year, EDC had carnival rides, like a Ferris wheel, alongside light boxes and fireworks. Standing imposingly JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor over the crowds, thronging the Cir- cuit Grounds stage were 20-foot Hundreds of cigars were available for donations to be sent to troops stationed in Afghanistan at the “Cigars for Heros” fundraiser at Vintage Cigars in Santa Ana. tall statues built out of industrial scrap metal. At night these statues of twisted steel spewed flame and Cigars donated to U.S. troops light from their appendages. Two Romanesque statues lined the main For the Daily Titan MICHELLE WIEBACH I hear “cigars” I think of old men entrance to the Kinetic Field stage NICK MARLEY / News Editor smoking in a lounge room with a with their heads replaced by giant A concert-goer stands out from the crowd at the Kinetic Fields stage during this years Electric Daisy Carnival. glass of scotch in one hand and a fat, disco balls. And of course, there was juicy cigar in the other. the music. in electronic music such as Dead- Standing out, particularly, was homegrown talent. The thick woody aroma of cigar This event is to remember fallen Over 150 artists took to the Los mau5, Benny Benassi, Will.i.am the only disc jockey booked to play “I think it’s kind of cool that smoke flows through the air on this loved ones, celebrate troops and Angeles Memorial Coliseum and and Kaskade — who played mostly a set on both days of the festival, DJ we have this house sound and this breezy Sunday afternoon. Families send them care packages to cheer Exposition Park from 2 p.m. to 2 mainstream, crowd-pleasing songs. Chuckie. Hailing from Holland, Dirty Dutch sound and every- and friends of United States Marines them up. a.m. for two days, spanning over The Circuit Ground stage had more Chuckie is known as the “CEO thing,” Fedde said. “It mostly makes walk towards and gather near Vin- These troops have been overseas five major stages. Each stage mainly of a trance feel, with Moby, BT and and Godfather” of the Dirty Dutch me proud, of course, because we’re tage Cigars in Santa Ana in front of on shifts that can last for over a year. showcased a certain sub-genre of Fedde Le Grand, among the main movement, a collection of Dutch such a teeny, tiny, small country, so a row of waving American flags and Many of them look forward to re- electronic music, but this wasn’t headliners. Other stages, like Bass DJs working together to bring good it’s cool that we have so many guys portraits of loved ones. ceiving care strictly the case. For example, the Pod, catered to the dubstep sub- electronic music to the world. doing serious stuff.” The name of the event, “Cigars biggest stage, Kinetic Field, show- genre, with acts like Subflo, Evol Other Dutch DJs, like Fedde for Heroes,” can fool anyone. When See Cigar, page 7 cased most of the bigger names Intent and Dirtyphonics. Le Grand, are also proud of their See EDC, page 9

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com August 30, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS BUDGET: UNIVERSITY MONEY BREAKDOWN ... Continued from page 1 years and an evolving master plan, Given the specific cuts to CSUF, how Figures provided by the Faculty Af- INTERNATIONAL Palmer said. has enrollment been affected? fairs and Records Office stated that How low was the enrollment for the “It takes literally years...this particu- – “From the 2008-09 academic year since the 2006-07 academic year hir- Japan’s intelligence orbiter faces break downs French and German programs? lar parking garage was in the works at to the 2009-10 academic year enroll- ing of new tenure track faculty has – Between 2005 and 2010 the least five years ago and a referendum ment at Fullerton has dropped 8 per- steadily decreased. In the 2009-10 JAPAN - Of four Japanese intelligence-gathering satellites currently in orbit French M.A. averaged seven students, was held. We looked at the fact that we cent,” said Associate Vice President of academic year, the count was 44 new to observe North Korea, the lone radar orbiter, impervious to darkness and the German M.A. averaged 1.9 stu- were planning additional dorms and Finance Brian Jenkins. “Also from the tenure track faculty. cloudy weather, has broken down, the Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. dents and the German B.A. was 6.4 we had to replace parking for that,” 2009-10 year to 2010-11 year, enroll- Gordon has extended his goal for TheC abinet Satellite Intelligence Center said it detected a glitch in the satel- majors, Dietz said. Palmer said. “Students agreed to have ment dropped 10.8 percent, so over one more year, this year, and due to the lite’s radar system Monday and began remote operations to restart the system. “I think it’s important to point out incremental increases and this particu- a two year period at Fullerton enroll- great deal of budget uncertainty today The government plans to launch its next radar reconnaissance satellite in that sometimes we cut programs and lar year one of those increases came ment has decreased somewhere around at all levels, with varying effects on the fiscal 2011. The failure of the orbiter is expected to badly affect intelligence- we add programs at the same time,” into play. It was a vote held five years 19 percent.” state, the CSU and the campus. As a gathering activities for Japan at a time when North Korea has tested nuclear Dietz said. “President Gordon sent to ago.” Those figures are across the board, result, President Gordon has decided weapons and China has built up its military. the Chancellor’s Office just recently a The Children’s Center has been in including; transfers, freshmen, every- to review the circumstances annually new B.A. in earth science, a Bachelor the works for as long as President Gor- one. rather than commit to a longer term. of Fine Arts degree in dance and a don has been at CSUF and that’s been Despite the increasing hardships screenwriting Master of Fine Arts de- 20 years. Students were not the only ones af- CSUF and the CSU have endured the NATIONAL gree has been approved.” We do what we are supposed to do fected ... How many professors have past few years due to deficits, President Hurricane Danielle weakens, could spare Bermuda with those funds; they are designated received tenure? Didn’t President Gordon has remained at CSUF and is What steps are followed when decid- for specific purposes, Palmer said. Gordon set a goal for hiring new now entering his 21st year. ing to cut back on programs? tenure track faculty? NEW YORK – Danielle, the first major hurricane of the Atlantic – The proposal goes through the What did CSUF do to make up the – According to figures provided by When asked how much longer he hurricane season, has lost strength and has been downgraded to a Cat- department, through the school, plan- deficit caused by the cut from the Jenkins, MPP (administration/super- intends to stay on as president, he egory 2 storm with sustained winds of 110 miles an hour, the National ning resources, budget committee, state? How deep was the cut to CSUF visor) positions were reduced by 3.7 responded, everything has a time. Hurricane Center said on Saturday. Academic Senate and at each level individually? percent making that eight Full-Time – “I hope that I could stay on Danielle was rated a Category 4 storm on Friday, with sustained they make recommendations to Presi- – “I can tell you what we lost in Equivalent (FTE) positions. Faculty through this difficult period of time winds of 130 miles an hour, and was moving east toward Bermuda. As dent Gordon so he receives all of those funds. We lost almost $39 million in positions were reduced by 63 FTE or because I believe in total accessibility it has weakened, it has moved north and is expected to pass well east of before he makes his decision, Carroll the 2009-10 year,” said Gordon. “That by 4.8 percent. for college students so that’s the rea- Bermuda, the center said. said. was one of the larger losses in the sys- “I set a goal about five or six years son why when I said we turned away The U.S.E ast Coast was expected to experience swells and dangerous tem because we are one of the larger ago, I think it was in 2005, that be- 11,000 qualified CSUF students this rip currents, and Bermuda remained under a tropical storm watch, and On another note, the new structures: campuses in the system.” cause of our growth I would like to hire year, it hurts me to my heart, and I’m with possible dangerous winds. Eastside Parking Structure, the dorm In order to make up the balance, 100 new tenure track faculty a year. sure it hurts all these other gentlemen expansion and new Children’s Cen- tuition was increased, and has incras- This year was the smallest number that (referring to Carroll, Palmer and Di- ter, who gave the go- ahead to build aed again by 5 percent for the 2010- we’ve ever brought in and that was 20 etz),” Gordon said. STATE those? Were the students given an 11 academic year. That makes the cost new tenure track faculty for the 2010- opportunity to vote, a referendum per year $4,866. Since the fall 2007 11 academic year,” said Gordon. Part 3 of this series will run on A horrible crime, a year gone by of sorts stating they agree with the semester to the fall 2010 semester the Dietz explained Gordon’s goal more Tuesday Sept. 8. The Daily Titan asks construction of these buildings, will- State University Fee has risen by 75.5 in-depth. that students and faculty, who have BAKERSFIELD – It’s been just over a year since Annette Sowders ingly knowing that they will receive percent. “I think it was 100 searches with the been significantly affected by the bud- and her mother were gunned down in their Oildale home. a raise in parking permit cost? “Under $5,000 is still a great mark goal of 80 percent success rate. This get cuts and actions of the CSU and Robert Dale Fuller, the man charged with their murders, sits in – “I gave the go-ahead to build when you look at it nationally as a fig- year we are down because there were CSUF, send in their stories/experiences Lerdo Jail awaiting a December readiness hearing. Fuller, 57, was the those,” Gordon said in reference to the ure, I know everything is relative, but furloughs last year and a lot of depart- to [email protected] by Friday estranged husband of Sowders, and had been the son-in-law of victim new structures. if you can come in under $5,000, it’s ments chose not to do searches because Sept. 3. Of the statements submitted, Sharon Cannon. The build out of a university takes seen as a great year,” Gordon said. of the furloughs,” Dietz said. only honest ones will be printed. The killings outraged many in the community and deputies reported that Fuller violated restraining orders eight times in 11 days leading up to the killings. Fuller’s trial is currently scheduled to begin Dec. 13, according to MISMANAGEMENT: FUNDS WRONGLY DISRIBUTED the Kern County Superior Court website. ... Continued from page 1 * Top-ranking CSU executives dollars,” Taiz said, who is also president audits altogether, while auditors are responsible for financial management of the CFA. “From these minutes, we finding money ‘inappropriately’ held The auxiliary organizations hold had been aware of improprieties at can see that is simply not true.” by the auxiliaries and the CSU is at- about 20 percent of the CSU funds, least since March of this year “This is the point of theC FA calling tempting to defeat legislation that For the Record about $1.6 billion. But even though * Executives in the CSU Chan- for an investigation by the state legis- would actually require the auxiliaries they do business and handle money cellor’s Office are uncertain as to how lature’s Joint Legislative Audit Com- to be more publicly accountable.” It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- that has a large impact on the life of much of the funds are taxpayer’s dol- mittee, including an audit of the CSU In February 2009, Senator Leland tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any the CSU, they are not subject to the lars by the State Auditor, to determine the Yee (D-San Francisco) introduced a incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction public records law, Taiz said. * Executives are motivated to causes and scope of the misclassifica- bill to close the loophole in Califor-

printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any Because of this loophole in the state solve this mismanagement by fear of tion of state funds,” Arsneault said. nia’s Public Records Act that currently

other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will Public Records Act, it is not known an external legislative audit. TheC FA report indicates that CSU exempts university-affiliated founda-

be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online how many campuses are involved in * Executives Chancellor Charles tions and auxiliaries from the trans-

version of the Daily Titan. “ this problem. are fighting against The auxilaries have always B. Reed is fighting parency standards to which other state Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at “In its lobbying, the CSU adminis- transparency law legislative actions agencies are held but was vetoed by [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any tration has argued that the auxiliaries SB 330. “managed their money in to close the loop- Gov. Schwarzenegger. State lawmakers errors. don’t have any public funds and there- The most recent secrecy... hole, and although approved a modified version, known fore they should not be open to public example surfaced CSU executives as SB 330, on Aug. 19 . The governor - Shelly Arsneault, Associate scrutiny, even if at the same time its this spring when have known about will have until Sept. 30 to approve or auditors are telling them otherwise,” the CSU Stanislaus professor of political science the inappropriate veto it. said Aimee Shreck, CFA research ri- Foundation refused housing of state “The bill this year has been changed Daily Titan rector. to say how much it would pay former funds for months, it appears that the to ensure anonymity of donors – it Editorial Audits of financial statements are Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to speak at a Chancellor’s Office is unable -or un would certainly seem to be counterpro- done to ensure that statements are fundraiser. It was later uncovered that willing to make the necessary correc- ductive in the current climate of public Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani done correctly. It’s through audits that university officials had played a role in tions to separate the funds. finance scandals to continue to keep Managing Editor Rachel David problems are identified. Part of the managing the foundation’s money and “What we find is that simultane- hidden what may be vast amounts of News Director Laura Barron-Lopez audit process is to reveal whether the that Palin received $75,000. ously we’ve got at least three things money used for any number of public News Editor Michelle Wiebach campuses are following state policies. “We’ve been told again and again going on,” Shreck said. “We have the purposes,” Arsneault said, who is also News Editor Juanita Vasquez News Assistant Allie Mosier The main points observed in docu- that all the money inside these founda- chancellor looking for a way to get out the current Assembly Delegate at the Features Editor Carolina Velazquez ments are as follows: tions and other auxiliaries are private of a legal requirement to do financial Fullerton chapter of the CFA. Features Assistant Asia Nelson Detour Editor Melissa Hoon Detour Assistant Anna Gleason Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom Opinion Assistant Sabrina Park, Serena Whitecotton Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III Sports Assistants Aaron Gilliam, Alex Jaich Copy Editor Kelsey Laney Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash Copy Assistant Alexander Dominguez Content Editor Brian Zbysenski Photo Editor Mark Samala Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Heather Monteleone, Fred Sakai, Lucio Villa Graphic Editor Jonathan Gibby Graphic Assistant Jennifer Chung Multimedia Editor Ashley Prager Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero Multimedia Assistants Alexandra Andersen, Philip Cabrera, Deyja Charles Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina Online Editor Andrew Meshot Adviser Jason Shepard

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Contact Us at [email protected] August 30, 2010 Campus & World NEWS x Former dean fills post nomic climate. I don’t want to move ogy Department, thinks Murray has a Steve Murray named back; I want to move forward.” lot to offer in his new role. Aside from academics and budgets, “Dr. Murray definitely has vision,” new acting vice presi- Pollak Library, Admissions and Re- Bowman said. “He has a vision in dent of Academic Affairs cords and University Extended Educa- which both the college and the uni- tion also fall under Murray’s umbrella versity can improve itself. He has an FRANCINE RIOS of responsibility. eye for the details while still keeping a Staff Writer The five years Murray spent as dean broad view, and those are unique char- of the College of Natural Sciences and acteristics. He has the tools to get the Mathematics helped prepare him for job done.” Steven Murray, former dean of his new role. Murray came to CSUF in 1971, the College of Natural Sciences and “As dean, I was responsible for man- fresh out of his doctorate program at Mathematics, has been named the aging programs within UC Irvine. He started new acting vice president of Academic the college level,” he off teaching marine biol- Affairs. said. “Because of that, ogy and had very specific “As a result of Dr. Murray’s five I am familiar with the reasons for choosing this years of excellent leadership as dean management process.” university as his home. of the College of Natural Sciences Dr. Anil Puri, dean “I wanted to be near and Mathematics and his 39 years of the Mihaylo College the coast,” he said. “I as a faculty member on our campus, of Business and Eco- wanted the students to he is clearly the right person to pro- nomics, worked with have hands-on learning vide leadership in the Division of Murray on the Dean’s and get out of the typi- Academic Affairs at the present time,” Council and spoke very cal environment where said University President Gordon in highly of his abilities. people talk at you. Also at his formal announcement of Murray’s “Dr. Murray is a very the time, the lab facilities position July 1. methodical, careful per- Courtesy of Academic here were quite good, in Murray will remain the vice presi- son,” said Dean Puri. Affairs fact, better than at other, dent of Academic Affairs for the time “He is very knowledge- Acting Vice President of more expensive schools.” Academic Affairs, Steve being, until a national search is con- able, and it is a pleasure Murray Eventually, Murray cluded to fill the position. to work with him.” would come to wear Murray anticipates handling a full Robert Koch, who took Murray’s many hats at the university, including load while he serves as vice president, place as dean in the College of Natu- acting director of Athletics in 1994, which will include seeing the univer- ral Sciences and Mathematics, agreed department chair of Biological Sci- sity through these tough economic with dean Puri’s evaluation of Mur- ences in 1975 and 1982, chair of the times. ray. Campus Budget Advisory Committee “As the acting vice president of the “He makes deliberate, evidence- in 1994 and campus hearing officer division and as the former dean of the based decisions, and he will continue for Student Discipline from 1997-05. College of Natural Sciences and Math- with this method of thought in his 39 years later, Murray has a new ematics, I want academic programs to new position,” Koch said. “He has title to add to his legacy of work. get better,” Murray said. “I also want been at the university a long time, “I saw this position the same way to improve instruction for students, as and he knows the university environ- I saw my position as dean of Natural well as the climate for fostering faculty ment and the culture of shared gov- Sciences and Mathematics,” he said. scholarly activity, and find ways to ernance.” “I want to come in, do the best I can, have all of this happen in a bad eco- David Bowman, chair of the Geol- and move things along.” Campus mourns loss of sociology professor University. Zimmer not only lent a helping Faculty member Troy He published a variety of publi- hand to his students but also to his cations focused on mass media in- colleagues. Zimmer passes away but fluence, voting participation and Sociology professor Jack Bedell his legacy remains paranormal beliefs. said Zimmer served as a mentor Zimmer’s latest project was co- to his junior colleagues and made ALLIE MOSIER authoring a book with his wife, Jan himself available to them. Asst. News Editor Zimmer, dealing with the search “Everyone knew they could go for truth and reality, a topic that to Troy (Zimmer) for advice any- was the basis of his Social Interac- time. His door was always open to Sociology professor and chair of tion (Soci 341) class. us,” said Michael Perez, a sociol- the Sociology Department Person- “His Social Interactions class was ogy professor. nel Committee Troy Zimmer, died not your ordinary college course; Sociology professor Lisa Guer- last week on Aug. 25. it was based on life,” said Fidelia rero not only knew Zimmer as a The cause of death is yet to be Castillo, 19, a sociology major. colleague but also as his student. determined. She said Zimmer empowered his Guerrero said that Zimmer’s Zimmer’s colleagues and stu- students to improve their life by lectures and ideas about being pro- dents described him as an inde- using their energy more wisely. active is something that she still pendent thinker who refused to “Professor Zimmer is truly a one implements in her daily life. be put into one box and one who a of a kind professor. He changed Mindy Chang, 24, said that always made time to sit and talk and touched the lives of his stu- Zimmer’s teaching techniques with students and faculty. dents,” Castillo said. weren’t conventional. “On many occasions I would Katelynn Monday, 21, a soci- “He hated titles, refused text- pass by his office filled with stu- ology major said Zimmer made a books and asked his students to dents sitting on the floor and hav- huge impact on her life. Monday treat him like a human being, ing nice conversations,” said Ron- recounted a time when Zimmer rather than a professor,” Chang ald Hughes, a sociology professor. helped her when she was confused said. “He dedicated his life to the uni- about what to do after graduating Zimmer’s teachings will live and versity and all of his students.” college. grow in the minds of his many stu- Zimmer joined Cal State Ful- “He told me, ‘Whatever job you dents, Chang said. So it’s inaccu- lerton in 1971. He received his take after college, make sure it is rate to say that he is “gone.” doctorate in sociology (social something you love,’” Monday “Zimmer was someone I looked psychology, communications, col- said. “I am very sad to have lost up to. He was someone who in- lective behavior) from Ohio State such a great man.” spired me,” Chang said. Students socialize at cookout Students, members gather at ASI sponsored event on campus

KEITH COUSINS Staff Writer

Students gathered for hot dogs and drinks at the Associated Stu- dents Inc. cookout Thursday Aug. 26. The event was an opportunity to meet ASI members, as well as socialize with classmates. Well before the noon start time, hungry students lined up to get their free food at the Becker Amphithe- ater. KEITH COUSINS / Staff Writer “I saw everyone gathered around,” Associated Students Inc. distributed free food and information regarding campus said Eddie Quinonez, 24, a human involvment at Cal State Fullerton’s Becker Amphitheater. services major. “I decided to get on the bandwagon.” had a presence at the cookout. Rep- Lacey Hague, a theater major, said ASI Film Coordinator Alfred resentatives were out in force, telling she knew a little about ASI, but after Aquino II greeted students and let interested students about Greek Life. the event she learned more. them know about the free movies “An event like this is important for Interaction was number one on being shown at Titan Theater. Films us to attend because we get our name the agenda, and as music played, ASI such as Iron Man 2 and Despicable Me out there and make the Greek sys- members served food and encour- are shown throughout the semester. tem on campus stronger,” said Jerry aged students to get to know each “Basically ASI brings students to- Stutz, an IFC member. “By making other. gether,” Aquino said. “We give them the system stronger, each house gets “Some students go through col- the opportunity to get more involved stronger as well.” lege not meeting anyone,” Aquino on campus, get to know other stu- During the event, students were said. “But here, students can have dents and have a real college experi- able to meet ASI members and find free food, talk to people and make ence.” out more about what the organiza- new friends, which will help them The Interfraternity Council also tion does on behalf of students. out in the long run.”

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THIS WEEK AROUND Rally for Pakistan flood relief CAMPUS Monday UCLA march draws Titan WOW (Week of Wel- crowd of peaceful come) continues 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. supporters KIRAN KAZALBASH Tuesday Copy Editor Re-opening of the Book Sale Center White-shirted supporters gath- Located at PL-199 ered along Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles to show support and Wednesday raise awareness for the victims of the recent floods occurring in Pakistan. Discoverfest Begins in the Quad Americans for Flood Relief in 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. partnership with the Pakistani Stu- **Come check out the Daily Titan booth! dent Association of UCLA hosted the awareness rally on Aug. 29, in Fall Fitness Fling at the SRC order to educate the public about 5 - 8 p.m. the severity of the floods. “Many people are not aware of the scale of the flooding or do not Thursday know how they can help; the mis- Discoverfest Continues in the sion we uphold is to tell them,” said Quad Pakiza Chatha, volunteer coordina- 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. tor for the Pakistan Flood Awareness **Come check out the Daily Titan booth! Rally. “We hope to spread awareness to the local community about the Sunset Strike: Titan Bowl and JOHNNY LE / Asst. Photo Editor flood and collect donations at one Pakistani Americans marched down Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles on Aug. 29, holding signs while attempting to get the attention of passing motorists and pedestrians. Billiards centralized location and to allow the The purpose of the rally was to raise awareness and encourage the local community to donate money to aid the victims of the recent floods that took place earlier this summer. The 5 - 8 p.m. media to know that we Americans participators represented organizations such as Americans for Flood Relief and the American Red Cross. care for the people of Pakistan.” The flooding in the agricultural help.” said Zaki Haider, senior long march along Westwood trina and the flood disaster in Friday heartland that started on July 29, finance major and member of Boulevard. Pakistan.” took place after heavy monsoon Cal State Fullerton’s Pakistani Organizers of the rally and According to the Associ- Women’s Soccer: Titan Stadium rains inundated the Indus River Students Association. “Being a participants alike hoped that ated Press, Americans were 40 Starting at 11 a.m. that flows throughout the country. Pakistani born, I was also once the event would help gain times more generous during About 1,500 people were killed by a victim of the floods that took media attention and support, the earthquake in Haiti than the flooding and more than a mil- place in Pakistan in the early which many expressed there they have been with these Saturday lion people were left homeless as it 90s. However, it wasn’t nearly was a significant lack of. recent floods and much of CSUF Women’s Volleyball stands from the latest United Na- comparable to the 2010 floods “(This) natural disaster that may have to do with the vs. UNC Greensboro: Titan tions reports. and what these people are go- has affected more people than complicated relationship that Stadium Flood waters still cover a land area ing through today.” the Haiti earthquake and the Pakistan has with the United 1:30 p.m. Representatives from organi- Southeast Asia tsunami com- States. The United States is, equivalent to the size of Italy, leav- CSUF Women’s Volleyball vs. ing one-fifth of the country still un- zations such as American Red bined, yet it does not receive however, providing $200 mil- Colorado: Titan Gym derwater though the flooding took Cross, Shine Humanity and a fraction of the attention,” lion to assist in relief and re- 7:30 p.m. place more than a month ago. Council of Pakistani American Chatha said. “In 2005, we covery efforts. According to the United Na- Affairs spoke to participants united in our efforts for our “(It’s) tragic,” said Banaf- tions, the country is in dire need of about the current situation of fellow Americans during Hur- she Sharifian, a health - sci Sunday assistance now due to the threat of the floods and what their orga- ricane Katrina. Now, on the ence professor and CSUF’s water-born disease. nizations were doing to help. five-year anniversary of that PSA adviser. “I believe (these CSUF Women’s Soccer vs. Pur- “It’s a catastrophe for Pakistan and Many of the rally partici- tragic natural disaster, we are floods have been) listed as one due: Titan Stadium 7:30 p.m. beyond devastating for the victims. pants donated generously to coming together to pray for of or the worst disaster in re- (Pakistan) is in desperate need of the cause before their mile the victims of Hurricane Ka- cent history.”

DAVID MUÑOZ / Staff Photographer Vincent Gibson and Davie Scott work to clean up tarballs on the beach of Pass Christian, Miss. on Aug. 4. BP oil spill past

DAVID MUÑOZ / Staff Photographer and present Residents display their frustration toward British Petroleum by placing signs outside of their homes and alongside Highway 23 in the city of Ironton, La. which to build upon, experimenting the financial restitution substantial. Ramifications of the with capping methods is necessary, Matthew Jarvis, assistant profes- and it should be expected that things sor of political science, said, in an oil spill and the company’s go wrong until the correct solution is spill, a fine is levied, dependant on actions analyzed achieved,” he added. the amount of gallons of oil spilled July 3 marked the first day of the which can have a large margin of error. KELSEY LANEY clean-up process in which a super- Copy Editor tanker, a large oil tanker, was trans- “BP is on the hook for fines. I formed into what the media calls a can imagine major fights in court. A “super skimmer.” This “super skim- judge will probably have to look at The oil has reportedly stopped mer” can suck up to 500,000 barrels, 10 different scientists’ reports,” Jarvis spilling into the Gulf of Mexico, ac- equivalent to 21 million gallons, of said. cording to British Petroleum (BP), the oil and seawater every day. Ac- Because of the magnitude of this but the extent of the damage left be- cording to an article on ChattahBox. spill, Congress may take action to- hind has come to the realization of com, the super skimmer acts like a ward government oversight. marine biologists and scientists alike. whale; it removes the oil and seawater “It will be interesting to see if there “The BP oil spill is one of the larg- mixture from the ocean surface and will be hearings in Congress because est oil spills in our history, with 4.9 then separates through a series of fil- of this. The government doesn’t- di million barrels of oil spilled into the ters and vents, much like how the ba- rectly deal with oil spills; all that gov- Gulf of Mexico,” said Jindong Wu, a leen in the jaw of a whale works. This ernment does is have the Coast Guard geography professor. method is experimental, but testing oversee the cleanup,” Jarvis said. “So, On April 20, 2010, an explosion has been successful. it’s BP’s problem to fix with Coast occurred on a drilling rig licensed to On July 12, BP installed a “cap- Guard supervision. Congress may BP, the Deepwater Horizon, while ping stack” to seal the oil well and hold hearings to revisit this setup.” drilling in BP’s Macondo project better prevent the well from leaking In any event, there will not be a located 42 miles southeast of Ven- more oil than the previous failed ma- court decision any time soon. Many ice, La. The oil rig drilled a reported neuvers. Valves within the well were tests and multiple opinions must be 13,000 feet below the seabed. then shut off after the U.S. govern- sought and heard in court before any The explosion killed 11 workers ment gave the OK, and on July 14, solid amount of money is paid by BP. and the blowout preventer failed. BP ran a “critical pressure test” to ac- The Exxon Valdez spill occurred in Within two days, the $560 million curately calibrate the amount of pres- 1989, but payments were not made rig sank and left a five-mile oil slick sure within the well. by the company until 2008. The BP behind. On July 15, BP announced that oil spill is larger and farther reaching. Some speculate the explosion was the tests determined the oil leak had Although the oil has stopped leaking, DAVID MUÑOZ / Staff Photographer due to the depth at which the drilling been successfully sealed. On Aug. 4, the case is far from over. Volunteers for the International Bird Rescue Research Center monitor a Northern Gannett in Theodore, Ala. on Aug. 5. took place, said Curtis Plotkin, envi- BP performed a “static kill” procedure ronmental compliance manager for in which mud was pumped into the Cal State Fullerton’s Environmental capped well to push the oil back fur- Health and Instructional Safety De- ther below the ocean floor. BP posted partment. a press release Aug. 9 on their website, Cal State Fullerton, a green university A week later, President Obama BP.com, stating the “static kill” was a said the United States will “use every success and that there has been no ergy saved on campus is dependent on Inc. are also making an effort to be- while making their facilities more ef- available resource (including the mil- more oil spilled in the Gulf since the Various environmental people’s behavior. come more environmentally friendly. ficient. itary),” according to News.National- cap was put in place on July 15. “We could have the most efficient According to an update on its web- Green Facts, according to Oberlin Post.com. He also halted any new Though the oil has stopped leak- friendly elements on systems but, for example, if a student site, ASI recently created a group called College, Research Conservation Team drilling until the cause of the explo- ing and the well has been effectively campus are discussed leaves the lights on all day in their the Green Committee to make a great- *Letting your faucet run for five sion was known. plugged, the cleanup is still ongoing dorm room, it will affect how much er effort in becoming more conscious minutes uses about as much energy as Tony Hayard, BP’s chief executive, and the long term effects of the spill energy we end up saving that day,” about the environment throughout letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 also released a statement saying the on the marine life and fishing indus- SAMANTHA DABBS Staff Writer Bond said. ASI operated facilities. hours (EPA, 2008). company takes full responsibility and try in the Gulf are still unknown. Bond also described the new tri- Alison Wittwer, member of the *About 75 percent of the water we will pay for cleanup and every legiti- “I think it’s horrible because they generation Power Plant, which is cur- Green Committee and coordinator use in our homes is used in the bath- mate claim that comes to them. don’t know the effects the oil spill will Cal State Fullerton facilities are rently completed and being tested on of Titan Recreation Center Fitness room (California Energy Commis- By May 7, almost three weeks after have on the ocean because they’ve finding new ways to become more en- the CSUF campus as a way to save and Aquatics, said that the committee sion, 2006). the initial explosion, the first attempt never had an oil spill that has gone vironmentally friendly with different energy and money. Essentially, the sys- consists of about 20 people who brain- *If you need to warm up or defrost to stop the leaking oil was made in this deep in the ocean before,” said technologies as well as smarter deci- tem was created to allow the campus storm on ways to “go green.” small amounts of food, use a micro- the form of a “containment dome” Nichole Hines, 21, a liberal studies sions. to make its own electrical energy and Buildings coordinated by ASI in- wave instead of the stove to save en- which was placed over the well. The major. “Now that protecting the environ- use waste to heat and cool the campus, clude the Titan Student Union, the ergy. Microwave ovens use around 50 dome failed and so did the “top kill” Wu said, with the 4.9 million ment has become more popular, it’s Bond said. Student Recreation Center and the percent less energy than conventional maneuver attempted on May 26 to barrels of oil spilled, extensive dam- like everyone is trying to ‘go green’ to “Though technology helps in the Children’s Center. ovens do (California Energy Commis- plug the leaking well. age was made to marine and wildlife save the planet,” said Jay Bond, associ- fight to ‘go green,’ it is not the only The Student Recreation Center re- sion, 2006). Meanwhile, three executives ar- habitats. ate vice president of CSUF Facilities way to help save the environment,” ceived a Gold LEED, Leadership in *Each of us uses approximately one gued during congressional hearings “The good news is that areas clas- Management. said Nicole Zuniga, marketing direc- Energy and Environmental Design, 100-foot-tall Douglas-fir tree in paper over which company was to blame sified as possible oil anomalies with Bond said even before the recent tor of AES Electronic Recycling. certification for its energy efficient de- and wood products per year (EPA, (BP, Tansocean or Halliburton). BP remote sensing imagery has appar- emphasis on saving the environment, Zuniga said the Fullerton AES re- sign process. 2008). stock in London dropped 17 percent, ently decreased since the well has CSUF Facilities Management has al- cycling center provides a free public This, Wittwer said, was a complex *Recycling paper instead of mak- costing the company $23 billion. been capped,” Wu said. “However, it ways done its best to make CSUF as service of removing or collecting elec- effort. ing it from new material generates 74 “Drilling at depths greater than is uncertain how much oil plumes are energy efficient as possible, and with tronic waste. “It even came down to figuring percent less air pollution and uses 50 one mile is uncharted territory; noth- staying under the water surface and the latest energy saving technologies, “We collect the materials to make out how to save water by the way the percent less water. (EPA, 2008) ing like this has happened, so differ- the effect on bottom-dwelling plank- CSUF is evolving into a “greener” sure they get shipped off to be proper- toilets flush in the fitness center’s bath- *Over 73 percent of all newspapers ent remediation technologies need ton that larger marine species depend campus. ly disposed of and plastics and metals rooms, up for liquid waste and down are recovered for recycling. Almost to be attempted to find a corrective on.” “We make sure we have efficiency,” get melted down to be reused,” Zuniga for solid waste,” Wittwer said. a third goes back into making more action method that will work,” Plot- While scientists are beginning to Bond said. “Efficient systems, efficient said. Wittwer said the Green Commit- newsprint. The remainder is used to kin said. “At these depths and with study the effects on the marine life, lighting and we recycle our waste.” Other organizations on the CSUF tee plans on continuing to figure out make paperboard, tissue, and insula- the lack of previous technologies in the battle in court will be long and Bond noted that much of the en- campus like the Associated Students ways to recycle and reuse materials, tion. (Keep America Beautiful, 2006).

Contact Us at [email protected] August 30, 2010 dailytitan.com FEATURES 7 Daytripper diverse marketplaces and intriguing Finding adventure in individuals. Chinatown’s stylized buildings the charming depths resemble pagodas and temples from of Chinatown the Far East. I only walked from the station a few minutes before stum- SOPHIA ISLAS bling upon the entrance of a bus- Staff Writer tling marketplace. This was the Saigon Plaza Shop- ping Mart (800 N. Broadway), one I began my journey on the Metro of the many market attractions of Gold Line at the Atlantic Boulevard Chinatown. Before I could even About a block further up Broad- station, traveling northbound to enter the plaza, I was accosted by way are two richly decorated plazas Chinatown. numerous merchants who tried to called the Central (727 N. Broad- JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor In the 15-minute trip, I met two sell me a number of goods, includ- way) and ChungKing plazas (be- Damien Galindo, 24, enjoys a puff at the “Cigars for Heroes” fundraiser held at Vintage Cigars located in Santa Ana. commuters. Conversation ensued ing a man who was wearing armfuls tween College and Bernard Streets). and I learned that the Metro was a of fake Rolexes. Adorned with bright orange lan- vital source of transportation, offer- Pushing past the peddlers, I terns and Zen gardens, these centers ing an economical chance for people stepped into Saigon Plaza. For those are filled with stores more spread to explore Los Angeles. interested in purchasing knick- out than those on Broadway. CIGAR: FAMILY, FRIENDS REMEMBER The Metro Gold Line borders Los knacks and toys, this is the place The shops here are geared toward ... Continued from page 1 to family and friends in the states but was stalled when he went on a Angeles, acting as a preview of what to go. As an indoor swap meet, it is tourists, as most offer trinkets and and will also be in Cigar Aficionado mission. When he came back, he the heart of the city has to offer. filled with almost 30 vendors who shot glasses labeled “Greetings from packages to cheer them up. magazine. and his troops encountered an ex- Since it is relatively new, the sell everything from Batman action Los Angeles.” In addition, there are These troops have been overseas While many troop members love plosion from a bomb that had been trains are clean and air-conditioned, figures to prom dresses. affordable restaurants and bakeries. on shifts that can last for over a year. cigars, there are a few who weren’t placed were they were staying. which made my $6 commute ex- Most of the vendors sell their With passes starting at $1.50, it’s Many of them look forward to re- too keen on the aromatic smokey The explosion blew his face off. tremely comfortable, especially in products well below market value difficult not to take a mini-adven- ceiving care packages of general toi- treat. “They decided not to show his the summer heat. and only accept cash; cards won’t be ture around the city. letries and snacks, but those things “Claudio wasn’t into cigars. He face, he looked like a mummy,” Ariz- Out of the 21 stops spanning of service to you here. My trip to Chinatown allowed are expected. Cigars? Now cigars are was about exercising and Mixed Mar- mendez said about his son’s funeral from East Lost Angeles to Pasadena, But buyers beware; it is at one’s me to meet new people, daily com- a treat. tial Arts,” said Marlon Chinchilla of service. “It softened him like he was I decided to get off at Chinatown, own risk when purchasing items muters and tourists, and gave me a “From the guys we talked to, when Yorba Linda, who was remembering rested. Like an angel. It softened the a location that offers a taste of tra- here since most vendors don’t accept chance to reap the benefits of public you get a box of cigars, you’re like a his little brother, Claudio Patino IV, blow by looking at the white.” ditional Chinese culture with its refunds or exchanges. transportation. king for a week,” said Shawn Nelson, a United States Marine Cpl. I couldn’t think of how Sgt. Ariz- Orange County Supervisor. But even though Cpl. Patino mendez’s father felt. I had never ex- Nelson blows out a puff of heavy wasn’t a cigar fan, he always enjoyed perienced a loss so great. smoke. “We can send them cigars. the other treats in his care package. “He’s in heaven now, no more They get to enjoy one of the luxuries “He was very unselfish and would troubles,” Arizmendez said. of life.” always share his care packages with Arizmendez’s mentality flowed Owner of Vintage Cigars, Ribhi his friends,” said Chinchilla. “He threw the event. Everyone was jo- Saoud, was approached by event was known for sharing his Tapatio vial, relaxed and had a sense of coordinator Steve Spernak and felt sauce.” peace more than happy to hold the even at Albert Arizmendez, who had two Their loved ones aren’t gone, they his cigar shop. chocolatey brown cigars nestled in live on in their stories and memo- Families and friends held cigars, his coat pocket, tilted his head and ries. blew out smoke with a sense of relief looked at the portrait of his son, The care packages will help the and shared memories of their loved United States Army Staff Sgt. Marc troops overseas feel less homesick ones while enjoying food and com- Andrew Arizmendez. and hopefully surprise them with pany. “He liked being a soldier. He was their favorite indulgences. “We’re sending them (troops) an very compassionate,” said Arizmen- “This is something special. You Orange County flag so they can take dez. get a cigar, it’s handmade, they know a picture while they’re smoking their Arizmendez told me about his it’s something special to them,” Nel- cigars,” said Steve Spernak, who co- son, and how he was a mechanic and son said. “It takes 45 minutes to an ordinated the event. loved to fix tanks. Sgt. Arizmendez hour to smoke and it’s something to The picture will then be sent back was due to come home this August help them relax.”

JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphic Editor A man gazes at mounds of green beans, corn and racks of Chinese-language magazines as he passes through Chinatown.

A month of living legends

DEYJA CHARLES Haley says she tries her Quarterly and Literary Re- Asst. Multimedia Editor hardest to be positive with her view, Cappeluti took her time granddaughters, letting them to reflect on her goal and the know that there are no limits legacy she really wants to leave We hear the saying all the to their future. behind. time, “live each day as if it’s “When I was a little girl, “I hope all of my published your last,” but in most cases it’s I would have never thought papers and poetry remind used to justify something stu- that a woman or a black man people the importance of ex- pid. Not many take the time could be president, but here it ploring Humanity,” said Cap- to consider what they want is,” said Haley, “I want them peluti, “and what I mean is the their last impression to be. to know that they can do any- strangeness, the mystery and Will it be a goal that makes thing, except jump on my beauty of being human”. one proud or is it something couch.” For the students who are that will creep and hide under Her legacy is that of a genu- impacted by the wisdom of the pillows of embarrassment? ine grandmother, providing grandparents and professors A legacy is the definition of comfort and optimism to her like history senior Matthew someone’s life. It peels apart future generation. Payan, 23, his most impor- their purpose and goals for For the most part, this tant goal is to impact the lives others to learn from. legacy is what people long for. of others through his dream For the month of August, They want to be remembered profession of being a history students and professors were for their good deeds and atti- teacher. asked what their legacy would tude towards others. “My grandmother lived by be. If the month of August But Professor Joanne Cap- the motto of ‘make someone were to define their purpose, peluti pushes beyond her ac- else’s day,’” said Payan, “and what would they want it to tions and relies on her mes- that’s something I hold dear to convey. sage. heart. From that, I would like Patricia Haley, is a woman A poet and writer who has to be remembered as a good who has accomplished a lot in been published in wide va- person.” her life. rieties such as the New York Payan expressed that he in- Not only is she a wife, tends to carry this positive at- mother and grandmother, but titude beyond his personal life she is also a spectacular woman and into his career. who has earned many degrees Time is a gift. With no ex- including an MBA in public pectancy, a goal can turn into administration. a legacy and impact the world Regardless of her achieve- around us. So the next time ments, she says her biggest you hear that infamous say- task is being a great role model ing, think of your purpose and for her two grandchildren. make it a goal.

Graphic by Jennifer Chung

dailytitan.com/features dailytitan.com August 30, 2010 8 FEATURES A summer in Mexico: Rain

JC VERA / For the Daily Titan Popular ice cream sandwich truck, CoolHaus, is one of many trucks to attend the event. Eat, drink and be merry CAROLINA VELAZQUEZ interesting blend of wine tasting, food by chef Tommy Tang from Easy Thai Features Editor trucks and an outdoor concert. Cooking. Held at the Paramount Pictures Stu- Tickets are still available starting at dio in Hollywood, this all day event will $55 (in advance) for general admission As Labor Day weekend approaches, feature an array of chefs from various or $65 at the door. Concert-only tick- hinting the end of summer, one might networks such as the Food Network, ets can be purchased both online and want to go out with a bang by enjoying the Cooking Channel and Bravo. at the door for only $40. tasty food, mingling with new people As if that alone wasn’t reason to go, All ages are welcome and children and listening to good tunes. there will be a special performance by under the age of nine obtain free ad- For all you food aficionados, wine musical darlings, She & Him. mission with the company of a tick- enthusiasts and Zooey Deschanel ad- With four different stages present- eted adult. mirers, The Los Angeles Times Cel- ing several events, there will be a vari- The event is approaching, so don’t ebration of Food and Wine is an occa- ety of spectacles to choose from, which forget to mark it on your calendar. sion taking place this coming Sunday, include a panel discussion with past For more information on schedules, JUANITA VASQUEZ / News Editor Sept. 5. winners and contestants from Bravo’s directions and parking, visit Events. People sit outside their homes and talk at all hours of the day in the town of Queseria where Vasquez grew up. The celebration brings together an Top Chef and a cooking demonstration LATimes.com/FoodAndWine.

Not that I was up to trouble, the stand strategically below the pipes A student journals her rain had a way of luring people out- through which water flowed from side their houses. It still does. the roofs and make myself believe it thoughts as she visits Throughout the neighborhood, was a shower. In fact, when it stopped home men and women sat on white plastic raining I felt cleaner. Inside and out. A guide to Fullerton’s Art Walk chairs and talked about nothing. On one of those days, I saw what Every once in a while they would I thought was a rock walking toward etching. Nicky engraves portraits of women KATIE EVANS in extravagantly detailed dresses, skeletons Studio EMP JUANITA VASQUEZ pull their coats or blankets closer me, its head slightly bent against the Asst. Features Editor News Editor around themselves and take a sip current. with elaborate, feathered wings and intri- 112-B W. Commonwealth Ave. from their ceramic cups of coffee. It took me a minute to realize that cate architecture upon mirrored surfaces. Employee and CSUF PhotoComm The Fullerton Art Walk takes place alumna Stefanie Camarena will show It was not uncommon to see me Children ran up and down the the rock was a turtle, so I ran over to on the first Friday of each month, ex- Out of Vogue local photographic landscapes of the running without a shirt on. street – hide and seek was much it and picked it up. I had to hold it emplifying the creative and entertain- 109 E. Commonwealth Ave. destruction from the Triangle/Freeway And for the majority of little girls more exciting when it was raining, with both hands. ment center of the city: Downtown. In their usual fashion, Out of Vogue will Complex Fire in 2008, which destroyed in Mexico, running shirtless under then a bare foot stepped on a puddle, Its little legs moved around in cir- This free event allows visitors to walk display vintage prints from the 1960s and around 120 homes across four counties the rain was as natural as drinking splashing everyone around. cles and the gasping mouth told me through downtown, soaking up cultur- 1970s, this time with a selection of big eye including cities such as Chino Hills and coffee with milk every morning, as Sometimes the rain was so hard to put it back down. al and aesthetic artistry while shopping, art of children and pets with large, sorrow- Yorba Linda. picking up little frogs that came be- that the drops left red marks on our I had never held a turtle in my dining and socializing. ful eyes, acting out woeful scenes. fore the rain, as eating sugarcane and skin. But that didn’t draw the slight- hands, let alone seen one walking This quick guide highlights some Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir coconuts in the summer. est concern from me, I’d lie down on down the street, but I realized the places to start, though maps (and free Otto 220 N. Malden Ave. At the time I was living in Colima, the street and let the water wash over turtle, too, needed water to survive. refreshments!) can be obtained at many 111 E. Commonwealth Ave. In addition to presenting walls of a small state on the southern coast me. What I felt when I ran, hair drip- of the venues on Sept. 3, from 6 to 10 This cutesy shop and gallery utilizes framed art on the exterior, their weekly of Mexico, my 9-year-old self cared I never thought about the dirt the ping, plastered to my face, has never p.m. dimensions by exhibiting, “Get The Lead open mic comedy/variety show will be- only about playing with my friends rain was carrying, and I liked the been equaled since those rainy days Out,” sculptures from Bay Area’s Rose gin at 7p.m. and making sure my school uniform way the drops fell on my closed eyes. in Mexico. Unity Salon Thomas. Her figures harness #2 pencils, With such a cozy and snug noir in- was laid out every night. I always tried to feel a pattern, but I’ve often thought about the effect 305 N. Harbor Blvd. metals and paint. The Art Walk marks the terior, this would make the ideal final During July and August, when I came to realize that rain doesn’t that living six years in that country Unity Salon will be showcasing opening night of the showing, but her dis- stop after checking out the remaining the rain pours down incessantly on have one or maybe I never figured it has had on the way I see life. Nicky Alice, whose specialty is glass play will remain through September. venues. Colima, I spent almost every day out. Maybe the rain is different. But outside. On different occasions, I would now, I always wear a shirt.

PHILIP CABRERA As if it wasn’t enough to hear time- large screen. Asst. Multimedia Editor less classics like “Electric Relaxation” He performed other hit songs to and “Bonita Applebum,” the crowd create what was known as “The Dog- & went crazy when Busta Rhymes came gystyle Experience.” AARON GILLIAM out and performed “Scenario.” Most fans rapped each song along Asst. Sports Editor They capped-off their performance with Snoop; their vibes fueled his en- with their hit single “Can I Kick It.” ergy. Warren G joined Snoop to per- The NOS Event Center was the Even if people in the audience weren’t form “Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies home of the seventh annual Rock the fans of Tribe, most couldn’t help but Can’t Have None).” The fans were so Bells concert Aug. 21. As if the hour yell back, “Yes, you can!” loud you could hardly hear the artists wait in traffic and two-hour lines to get Wu-Tang Clan, a fan favorite and over them. into the event weren’t bad enough, the former Rock the Bells performer, took “If y’all get loud enough, I might 102 degree weather was even worse. the stage next and performed each song just come back out there,” said Snoop After braving the heat and long lines, from Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers), as his set ended. After a loud encore the guests were finally able to get inside along with hit solo singles. cheer, Snoop reappeared to perform the show and see some of their favor- Throughout their set, they gave “I Wanna Rock” and “Drop it Like it’s ite artists. However, because they had shout-outs to original member, late Ol’ Hot.” waited so long in traffic and the lines, Dirty Bastard. “I love the fact that you get to see NICK MARLEY / For the Daily Titan many people missed the early acts. “Look around out here man, it’s the groups that you used to listen to To make matters more chaotic, by beautiful!” said Jasen Hines, 23, of Los growing up,” said Michael “Kedus” The Electric Daisy Carnival crowd went wild as white balloons cascaded over them during Kaskade’s set at the Kinetic Fields stage at Angeles. “There’s no violence, every- Emond, 28, of Riverside. “As an aspir- the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park on June 25. 5:30 p.m., every beverage stand ran out of water, soda, Powerade and en- body’s lovin’ each other, and everybody ing rapper, these are the people that ergy drinks. The only thing that was is chillin’, man, and that’s what it’s all inspired me to do what I do today. I available to drink was lemonade, beer about. It’s hip-hop — it’s supposed to think this event is a good thing for hip- EDC: ELECTRIC SIGHTS AND SOUNDS and liquor. be fun.” hop and the fans, so that people can see The performers were scheduled to Snoop Dogg performed his entire more of a foundation of what hip-hop ... Continued from page 1 in bright pink T-shirts, urged those stampede. EDC remains one of the perform their classic albums. These Doggystyle album, and his skits in be- was as compared to what it has become sitting or lying down in the audience premier electronic music festivals in acts included well-known artists like tween songs were displayed on the today.” DJ Chuckie started DJing at the to leave the area or to stand up to the world. The perfect blend of vi- age of 14, but it has only been re- Lauryn Hill, A Tribe Called Quest, avoid being trampled. sual (where else can you find flaming Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg and Tha cently that his music has started to Because security thoroughly trees, light boxes, dancing harlequins blow up worldwide. Dogg Pound. Additional artists on searched each festival attendee, event and stilt walkers?) and auditory as- the card included Rakim, Jedi Mind “The record that kind of blew entrances were backed up for hours. sault (with some of the biggest up for me was Let the Bass Kick ... Tricks, Immortal Technique, Brother Most stages had multiple exits (but names in electronic music like Steve Ali and KRS-One. The way electronic music is shaping only one entrance) to ensure quick Aoki and MSTRKRFT), EDC rates up in the states is crazy right now. I Talent-wise, the show was stellar emergency evacuation. a 10 on the epic scale. with highlights including the freestyle mean, I never expected it to be this One death and 114 hospitaliza- Standing in the middle of EDC’s big!” Chuckie said. Of performing battle between KRS-One, Supernatural tions were reported during the two- crowd, you could feel the energy and Immortal Technique. The vibrant onstage, he said, “It’s always like my day event. After the report, the Los when looking around. It’s difficult first time. I try to find the balance and blunt lyrics got the crowd riled up Angeles Memorial Coliseum Com- to describe how beautiful the stage the second they hit the stage. between education and entertain- mission threatened to ban all future dancers were. Also indescribable is ment — I try to play some new stuff, After a long hiatus, Lauryn Hill electronic music festivals. Mayor how it felt when hundreds of big, made a highly anticipated appearance but I also give (the audience) what Antonio Villaraigosa issued similar white balloons were released into the they want.” onstage to perform songs from her al- warnings. Consequently, accord- crowd and, together as one, everyone bums Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and In both of Chuckie’s sets, he did ing to EDC’s website, Insomniac laughed with delight as the balloons indeed give the crowd what they Fugees. During her set, Hill said the Events, the carnival’s promoter, im- slowly bounced from person to per- reason for her absence was the birth of wanted, mixing tracks from different plemented an “18 and older policy” son. How could you choose just one genres into a mash-up of epic pro- her son Zion, 13. for future events. word to describe the combination of Many claimed Hill’s mic was too portions over his nearly two-hour Despite the death and hospi- music, lights, the pumping bass and set. He mixed Oasis and Queen with low and her band overpowered her. talizations at the event, EDC was fireworks? “She didn’t live up to the hype. She LMFAO and Lil Jon. The high point Perhaps you could say it was elec- positively demure in comparison made up for it at the end, but it wasn’t was Chuckie’s major hit, “Let the to last year’s Hard Summer Festival tric. Ah, now it all makes sense. Bass Kick.” what I thought it was going to be,” said Big name hip-hop artists were also Paola Plaza, 22, of Norwalk. included in this year’s talent, which Next up on the main stage was A reflected the changing face of elec- Tribe Called Quest, which took the AARON GILLIAM / Asst. Sports Editor tronic music. Will.i.am of the Black excited crowd over the edge by per- Eyed Peas performed and held up to forming songs from their hit album Method Man was one of the many performers at the San Bernardino hip-hop festival veteran electronic musicians, balanc- Midnight Marauders. Rock the Bells on Aug. 21. Other performers included Lauryn Hill and Wu-Tang Clan. ing hip-hop and electro. Lil Jon joined numerous artists’ sets and ad libbed some of his familiar scratchy-throat rap to their sets, throwing his trademark “Yeaaaaah!!!” in for emphasis. During an onstage cameo, Lil Jon gave a Public Service Announce- ment when festival attendees started jumping the venue’s fence. After a failed spokesperson’s attempt asking security to block the fence, Lil Jon belted out over the microphone, “Oi, you motherf-ckers!” He urged the fence-hopping to stop, remind- NICK MARLEY / For the Daily Titan ing the crowd that they were there to Many who attended EDC wore brightly colored beaded bracelets called “candy.” have a good time and if this went on, the show would stop. He eventually got the crowd to police themselves saying, “If you see a motherf-cker jumping the fence, pull the motherf- cker down!” This wouldn’t be a proper review of EDC if security issues were ex- cluded, considering the large crowd. Police and event security seemed to be everywhere, always on the look- out for violence or drugs. “Get Up and Dance,” a crew clad

dailytitan.com/detour dailytitan.com August 30, 2010 10 DETOUR Reviews Album: Crazy For You by Best Coast CAROLINA VELAZQUEZ tino’s voice is both dreamy and endear- because Best Coast’s sound is continu- Features Editor ing. It echoes a similarity to other mod- ous from the opening song to the last. Film ern lo-fidelity band vocals, like Beach Yet, the tracks do not blend with one House and Crystal Stilts. another, making every song distinct, All it took was a few innocent songs One loses count of how many times fresh and hard not to dance to. The about romance, sunny days and lazi- Cosentino almost amateurishly rhymes albums bonus track, “When I’m With ness, to instantly hook listeners and “crazy/lazy,” such as in their title track, You,” also repeats “crazy/lazy.” leave them wanting more. “Crazy for You.” However, the song is a great addi- It is safe to bet that not many would In other songs, Cosentino’s silly side tion to the album because it delivers have expected newcomers Best Coast to is exposed when she sings about her some of the sweetest lyrics: “When I’m make the album that would epitomize marijuana being taken away in “Our with you, I have fun,” Cosentino con- youthful summertime sentiments. Deal,” losing a favorite T-shirt in“Bratty fesses throughout the song. Last year, the Los Angeles-based trio B” and how she yearns to hear her cat Crazy for You is an album that stands began releasing seven-inch singles and talk in “Goodbye.” out, so be prepared to hear a wave of EPs, which garnered them much at- Best Coast’s lyrics lack a profound other bands come out with a similar tention before signing with small label, meaning, which in many cases, would sound. It’s clear that Best Coast has the Mexican Summer. appear to be a huge setback for the ability to deliver great summer tunes Their debut album, Crazy for You, band. However, in “Crazy for You,” and will no doubt have their fans ea- is an interesting blend of upbeat indie simple lyrics never sounded so charm- gerly anticipating their next release. pop and lo-fidelity with a refreshing ing. From their first single, “Boy- Until then, fans can probably be take on 1960s surf rock. Best Coast friend,” the refrain, “I wish he was my seen dancing along to the album’s sings lovable songs about being boy- boyfriend,” is reminiscent to lovelorn catchy surf-pop harmonies across Cali- crazy and being out in the sun. rants by 1960s girl groups. fornia’s sunny coast in their sunscreen Singer and lyricist Bethany Cosen- As a whole, the album flows together and swimsuits.

Hot spot: The Gypsy Den

KAREN DICKINSON The Den’s menu is filled with It is possible to encounter just Staff Writer everything vegetarian, from garden about every type of person here, and quiche to cinnamon bagels and de- on any given night, you can spot a Courtesy of Big Talk Productions lectable chocolate layer cake. college student sitting alongside a Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) battles his dream girl’s ex-boyfriends to win her heart in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. The setting is a grungy look- Even if you arrive at the Gypsy table filled with middle-aged hippies ing warehouse with coffee tables to Den without an appetite, once in- singing along to a Grateful Dead match. It smells of cigarette smoke side, it becomes difficult to ignore cover. and music circulates the air. the desserts in the glass-case display. Whether you are looking to spend Nothing looks like it was meant Mondays and Thursdays are open an afternoon eating a cream cheese to look sparkling, but it is alluring mic nights, where musicians per- olive sandwich with a friend or an Pilgrim fights for love nonetheless. form covers and original pieces with evening with live music as company, Located in Downtown Santa Ana, Downtown Santa Ana as the back- Santa Ana’s Gypsy Den will leave the Gypsy Den’s atmosphere is raw, ANNA GLEASON his band, Pilgrim decides to pursue there to match the sound. drop. you with an appetite for more. Asst. Detour Editor Flowers, inviting her to watch the bat- Perhaps the most appealing effect of just like the musicians that perform tle of the bands he is competing in. the film is every time Pilgrim defeats at the café throughout the week (an- While in the middle of their song, a foe, the foe is obliterated in to a pile other location is in Costa Mesa). Would you be willing to battle the the first of Flowers’ seven evil exes of coins. The cast works well together. The city center it is located in was exes of the one you love? In the new bursts through the wall and challenges Cera plays his usual awkward, nerdy specifically designed to create an ur- comedy, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Pilgrim to a battle to the death over self, the underdog the audience roots ban space within a suburban area, our hero does just that. Flowers. Pilgrim is then informed he for. Although Cera is well-suited for so it only makes sense to have a di- Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), is will have to fight and defeat all of Flow- the part, the character that seemed to lapidated factory café, like the Gypsy a geeky 22-year-old battling to be ers’ past lovers if he is going to have a steal the scenes with his one-liners was Den, in the midst of it. with the girl of his dreams, Ramona chance with her. From then on, Pilgrim Wallace Wells, Pilgrim’s roommate, There is no dress code at the café Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). is thrust into a fight for love and surviv- played by Kieran Culkin. and there are no rules, so with spon- Pilgrim first sees Flowers after she al that is both hilarious and touching. Not only does this film have great taneity as the norm, it becomes the materializes in one of his dreams and Although the movie relies heavily on comedy, awesome effects and a good perfect spot to relax and sip a cap- is immediately intrigued. Later, after videogame culture, you don’t need to (but not overly cheesy) love story — it puccino while listening to live mu- seeing her at the local library, Pilgrim be a gamer to enjoy it. The influence also has a unique reality, which makes sic. realizes Flowers is a reality, not just a of classic video games and comic books it enjoyable for anyone who watches it. Coffee isn’t the only thing the dream. While dealing with the opin- helps add color and uniqueness to the Whether you spend hours playing vid- Den has to offer. In 2008, it received ions of his gay roommate, overly nos- film. As in classic comics, every time a eogames or have no idea what Zelda the Best of Orange County award Courtesy of Flickr user Ned Raggett ey younger sister and the high school punch is thrown, a door is knocked on is, you will enjoy this movie for every- for “Best Healthy Lunch,” by My With its comfortable atmosphere and healthy menu, the Gypsy Den, located in Santa girl who is infatuated with him and or a phone rings, a visual indication is thing it has to offer. Fox L.A.’s Hotlist. Ana, is the perfect place to listen to live music, have a snack with friends or read.

we’re able to not only showcase our music, but also interact with our fans,” Y-O said. “It’s another way of a fan getting to know you on a different level rather than just music through speakers.” U-N-I fans can easily access fan pages and instantly listen and view videos of the hip-hop duo’s music online. “I randomly came across U-N-I’s Web video for ‘Beautiful Day’ on You- Tube and started sharing the link onder among my friends on Facebook,” W said Kenny Cruz, a business major. TO Watch Word of mouth exposure was made easier than expected through U-N-I’s accessibility to their online fans. “I can definitely agree (exposure ANDREW MESHOT even recognize them from Cal State was gained easier than expected) Online Editor Fullerton’s 2010 Spring Concert. because we didn’t walk the streets “(The Spring Concert) was my overseas and pass out free music. first time hearing (U-N-I’s) music, Because of the Internet, a kid all the Straight out of Inglewood, Calif., and I totally felt the hype they were way across the country can look us hip-hop duo U-N-I brings a refresh- feeding off to the fans,” said JR De- up and get hipped to all of our music ing feel back to West Coast hip-hop los Reyes, a communications major, and videos,” Y-O said. music. and creator and writer for Pilots- U-N-I’s latest mix tapes are avail- Where gangster rap and gang vi- Cabin.com. able for download as well as their olence once were the norm for the U-N-I has loaded up on accom- latest album A Love Supreme 2.0, Los Angeles music scene, the duo, plishments over the past two years, which is available on iTunes. The consisting of Y-O and Thurz, bring including being named “Best Break- album also includes a full-length a positive outlook to life through out L.A. Artist” at the 2008 MTV DVD documentary that tells the rhymes and a feel-good vibe remi- Video Music Awards, being featured story of how U-N-I was able to cre- niscent to earlier hip-hop music. in URB Magazine’s “NEXT 1000,” ate an album that reached hundreds Taking their name from The and being named XXL Magazine’s of thousands of people without a Roots’ (featuring Common) track, “New Kids in Town.” major record deal. “UNIverse at War,” Thurz and Y-O With a strong presence on social “A Love Supreme 2.0 is a project have opened for artists such as The media sites such as Facebook, Mys- we did with our good friend and Roots, Ludacris, Drake, Lupe Fiasco, pace and Twitter, U-N-I has gained producer Ro Blvd,” Y-O said. “So 50 Cent, Redman and most recently, a broad fan base. far, two videos have made MTV — a tour with Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek “The Internet has been a huge ‘Land of the Kings’ and ‘Lately,’ fea- (aka Reflection Eternal). You might help to our success so far because turing Miguel.”

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Inglewood hip-hop duo U-N-I, comprised of Y-O and Thurz, gained popularity via online networking sites like Myspace.

Contact Us at [email protected] August 30, 2010 dailytitan.com OPINION 11 The reign of King James The sex tape no Salley (yes, the guy that hosts of the “Miami Thrice.” frankly, that’s not 100 percent his one wants to see The Best Damn Sports Show Peri- They have said that players like fault. LeBron has people he pays checked off quite a few of the od) has four championship rings, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant a lot of money to make decisions crucial notches on any rational and I would hardly consider him would never leave their team in like that for him so he can focus persons bucket list. one of the greats in basketball their prime to play on a team with on basketball. His advisers gave But there is one more task to history. multiple star players, that Jordan him the green light when they be achieved before you can truly Karl Malone, on the other and Kobe stayed with their team should have told him not to. be hailed as one of the leading hand, who is arguably one of through thick and thin. But maybe they wanted him morons in Hollywood. the best true power forwards in True, Jordan and Kobe never to get all of this media attention Besides his freakish episodes NBA history, is ring-less, as is his left their teams to play with oth- (Hell, I’m writing about it and of insanity and his newly found former teammate John Stockton, er star players, but let me remind this “decision” happened almost obsession with crystals, Pratt’s list who holds the all-time records you that Michael Jordan left his two months ago). of bonehead maneuvers are not for most steals and assists in the team after his first three-peat to Everyone in the sports world quite complete. NBA. Both Stockton and Malone play baseball, while at the peak tuned in to see what team he was What better way to stay in the were selected as one of the top 50 of his career. going to play for next year. spotlight than to release a sex players in NBA history. And when the Charlotte Hor- In regards to James’ selfishness tape. Two NBA legends without nets drafted Kobe in 1996, Bry- on the court, weren’t Michael Not just any sex tape, an ex- a ring, one average player with ant’s agent at the time said play- Jordan and Kobe Bryant often plicit tape featuring his recently four, you do the math. Really, ing for the lowly Hornets was “an labeled selfish early in their ca- estranged wife, Heidi Montag, Courtesy of MCT going girl-on-girl with Playboy arguing he can’t be a king with- impossibility for Bryant,” and reers? After all, it was Kobe who Playmate Karissa Shannon. out rings is nonsense. Everybody demanded a trade. scored 81 points in one game, Glad we could count on Speidi AARON GILLIAM knows that kings reign and wear James was drafted number the second highest in NBA his- to keep it classy. Asst. Sports Editor crowns, not rings. one overall by the Cleveland tory. Though Montag is continu- LeBron James is the reigning Cavaliers, which at that time It was Jordan who chucked ing to deny the tape’s existence, NBA MVP two years in a row, was the worst team in the NBA. up 49 shots in one game. James US Weekly reports Shannon LeBron James is the best player which is quite a feat in his short He promptly became the star of has 34 career triple doubles! Not confirmed the sex tape. Clearly in the NBA. Yeah, I said it. Hear seven years as a professional. the team, taking them from last only does he have more triple Montag’s concepts of reality have me out.Everywhere I go I hear A lot of people, including place to the playoffs in two short doubles than Jordan, but he’s al- been slightly skewed after she the argument, “LeBron can’t Cleveland Cavaliers majority years. ready more than doubled Kobe’s converted herself into a life-size compete with the greats as one owner Dan Gilbert, have said LeBron did what was best for career total. blow up doll. of the best; he hasn’t won a ring. that James’ decision was “self- his career. Sure, he could have My question is why hasn’t TMZ reports it has been con- Kobe Bryant has five, Michael ish,” “heartless,” “callous” and went about it in a better way, but anyone commented on his un- firmed by Vivid Entertainment’s Jordan has six, Magic Johnson, “cowardly.” he had good intentions – ALL of selfishness to not only join two Courtesy of MCT big cheese, Steven Hirsch, that he Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Larry Bird They said LeBron could nev- the money that was made from stars in another superstar’s city and Pratt are in the early negotiat- and all the others have multiple er be in the discussion of NBA “the decision” was given to The but also share the spotlight to ing process for the explicit tape. rings.”And of course, “How can legends, especially after his infa- Boys and Girls Clubs of America, win a championship as a team? Speidi’s new scandal to Pratt boasted to TMZ that the mous decision to “take his talents according to CNBC.com. The ultimate goal in any com- tape is the Citizen Kane of sex LeBron be a king if he hasn’t won tapes. He told the tabloids that it even one ring?” to South Beach and play with the He was wrong for making a petition is to win, no matter stay in the spotlight Miami Heat” to become a third spectacle of the whole event, but what it takes. would make Kim Kardashian look Let me start by saying John like an amateur. HEATHER REST Placing rank among all the Staff Writer losers in the world has not been an easy task for Pratt, but his It is a long and treacherous road continued support from the in- to the top of jackass mountain. creasing army of d-bags is clearly I forgive you, I forgive you not... prevalent. Becoming ruler of all the d-bags JOHNNY LE charge of cementing the well) is Trials of 1692 or the McCarthy environment and communities are takes unrelenting dedication. Jersey Shore’s Nicole “Snooki” Asst. Photo Editor also in question. hearings of the 1950s. Before big suffering,” Hayward concedes to Fame hungry morons are be- Polizzi’s recently (and publicly) BP’s behavior post-spill has oil it was Wall Street, and before the House Energy and Commerce coming an epidemic in our society dumped ex-boyfriend, Emilio been commendable despite Hay- Wall Street it was terrorism. Committee according to The New and one is Masella, looks up to Pratt.

Tony Hayward, CEO of British ward’s questionable gaffes and lack It seems the public would rath- York Times. constantly “Wish I

Petroleum (BP), has become the of crisis PR management. er incite a good old fashion witch “This is unacceptable, I un- challenged did that with public face of the worst natural di- But the reality is that BP has hunt than look at the big picture. derstand that, and let me be very to come up Snooki,”

Wish I did that with “ saster in U.S. history. pulled off a marvel in containing There’s always someone to clear: I fully grasp the terrible real- with new Masella He has been infamously hailed the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and blame. ity of the situation.” and adven- “Snooki. But I’m still told TMZ. as the “most hated and most clue- plugging up the well leak. In this case, Hayward is getting It is foolish to blame one man turous ways learning and wasn’t as “But I’m less man in America.” Yet, BP has Furthermore, BP has shown all the blame. He takes the flak for causing the Deepwater Hori- to exceed smart as (Spencer). still learning done an exemplary job taking re- commitment toward the clean up for his colleagues, those working zon explosion or believing that he the previous and wasn’t sponsibility. process. above him and those he reports could solve it. ruler. -Snooki’s Ex Emilio Masella on as smart as It is no surprise that a disaster of Gaurdian.co.uk reports that to. The real misfortune lies with For Spen- making a sex tape. him.” this magnitude demands account- BP said it would pay all the dam- Daniel Gross of Slate.com the 11 crewmembers that lost their cer Pratt, So Pratt’s ability, but is Hayward a scape- age costs and seek reimbursement writes, “As a human punching bag, lives from the explosion and their the journey an idol to goat? from its partners since it’s the lead [Hayward] absorbs all the blows families left behind. has been the guidos According to MarketWatch. operator on the project. thrown by politicians, the media The fishing communities and extensive, and thanks to the main now? com, though BP owns a 65 per- In an effort to raise $30 bil- and locals that might otherwise businesses along the Gulf coast stream media’s relentless coverage Is the joke on us? cent stake in the Macondo field, lion to meet its liabilities, BP’s land on the corporate board or on also need to be accounted for fi- of his seemingly pathetic life, we Have we all contributed to Anadarko Petroleum has a 25 per- latest sale of its Colombian assets investors. nancially. have all had the pleasure of shar- the gaining popularity of the less cent stake and a Houston-based to Canada’s Talisman Energy and He literally owns the spill—and Only time will tell the true ex- ing that journey with him. intellectual side of humanity? energy subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsui Colombia’s state-run firm, Eco- its consequences.” tent of the damage from the oil Similar to the enjoyment one Have I contributed by writing Co holds a 10 percent interest. petrol, sold for $1.9 billion. All this hysteria needs to stop leak. gets from sharing VD. this piece? Other companies involved in According to The New York and more attention should be paid I’m not excusing the immense With The Hills series finally Let’s all vow to call the duo the Macondo well disaster are Times, the company also agrees to post-spill assessments. damage BP’s oil spill has done to coming to an end, maybe for a known as “Speidi” by their Cameron Internationap Corp. to create a $20 billion fund to People should be more worried the Gulf of Mexico and its inhab- split second, Pratt was feeling Chelsea Handler, rightfully given (the manufacturer of the blowout pay damage claims to thousands about the environmental damages itants, but the real challenge is the chill of normalcy without the names: “herpes one” and “herpes preventer used on the well) and of fishermen and others affected to the Gulf of Mexico and its in- whether BP can step it up with a comforting warmth of the show’s two.” Transocean (the owner of the drill- along the Gulf Coast. habitants. solution. spotlight. By not mentioning their names ing rig). It appears the U.S. has yet to “People lost their lives; others And so far, they’ve been making Hmmm, what to do with your maybe we can deny their exis- Halliburton (the company in progress from the Salem Witch were injured; and the Gulf Coast waves in the right direction. life, Spencer? You really have tence.

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Should we allow a mosque near ground zero? UP DOWN tween Americans and Muslims. Rauf and friends of the innocent victims at has spent a majority of his life on a Ground Zero, and because of that, I Time Warner Cable Dr. Laura good-will mission, swaying Muslims doubt the nostalgia will ever go away. from supporting extremists, preach- It’s like rubbing salt into a wound that ing tolerance and understanding. can’t heal. Why are we getting in his way? Building the mosque is the salt. Shouldn’t we allow Muslims to prac- The remnants of the Twin Towers are tice their religion in a tolerant envi- the raw wounds. ronment rather than alienating them Let’s get this out of the way right and pushing them in to the arms of now: Speech, press, religion, assembly extremist Islam? and petition are all part of our funda- According to ABC news, there are mental rights as stated in the Consti- many families of 9/11 victims who tution. I am not trying to fight our support the building of this mosque. Constitution and beg for amend- Courtesy of Flickr Courtesy of Flickr GABRIELLE ABUTOM We have to remember that among ALLY BORDAS ments to be made. Opinion Editor the thousands of Americans who Staff Writer Those who practice Islam have the SERENA WHITECOTTON CAROLINA VELAZQUEZ lost their lives in the terrorist attacks same rights as every other religion in Asst. Opinion Editor Features Editor this country but like every other reli- Let me make two things clear: on 9/11 were a number of Muslim Welcome to the opposition. Americans. Those who argue that gious group, they have to follow the 1. The “ground zero mosque” is Before I state my opinion, I want emotionally charged unwritten rules Everyone’s not-so-favorite cable pro- Apparently African Americans not just a mosque – it’s a community the building of the “ground zero to say that I agree with the fact that mosque” is disrespectful breed ig- as well. Or face revolt. vider, Time Warner, is making waves who are “hyper-sensitive” about color center open to non-Muslims with the Muslim community has the right In my opinion, it appears that Fei- again. “shouldn’t marry outside their race,” amenities ranging from fitness centers norance and fear. With this logic, to build the mosque. churches shouldn’t exist near the site sal Abdul Rauf, the imam behind the The cable company is threatening according to Dr. Laura Schlessinger. to museums. I absolutely cannot argue with that “brilliant” building scheme, is trying to discontinue services with ABC and 2. It’s not on ground zero, it’s two of the Oklahoma City bombing out fact. Since she condemned homosexuality of respect for those who died since to stir the pot of controversy within ESPN because of the channels’ expen- as a “biological error,” she’s still yap- blocks away and only 686 feet closer However, I absolutely do not agree American society. than an existing mosque. Timothy McVeigh was Catholic. with where they are planning to build sive contracts. ping ignorant slurs 10 years later. She “The war against the terrorists is I have an idea for Mr. Rauf: Why Disney, the ruler of the world, be- just can’t seem to shut up. According to the Associated Press, it: in the ever-darkening shadow of not use the $100 million (which he Muslims have been praying less than not a war against Islam. In fact, you Ground Zero. lieves its channels are invaluable, and The radio show host is in hotwa- can’t have an effective war against still doesn’t technically have) to build 80 feet away from the site of another This mosque scheme has become the mosque in his hometown of Ku- wants cable users to pay more for the ter after using the “n-word” 11 times 9/11 terrorist attack for years; inside the terrorists if it is a war on Islam,” a tension-filled controversy. On one writes Maureen Dowd of The New wait? right to view them. during a conversation with an African the Pentagon, in a room made specifi- hand the people of the U.S. cannot He can build interfaith houses News flash Disney: American female caller. cally for daily prayer during its mas- York Times. If you are at war with deny the rights of Muslims to build Islam, you’re at war with over 1.5 bil- there and create a more tolerant ener- Your channels aren’t the end-all, On Larry King Live, she announced sive renovation. a sacred place of worship and gather- gy surrounding international Islamic be-all of network and cable television. the end of her 35-year-long radio What’s the difference? lion people in the world. Islam is the ing. But it was only nine years ago second largest religion in the world faith. We, as a country and global With brain cell sucking shows like show. Religious freedom is one of the when a few Middle Easterners, who community, need to be sensitive to all core values our country was founded after Christianity. just so-happened to practice Islam, at- “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with I can’t help but smile knowing that 9/11 was an attack on America peoples and religions. the Stars,” the American public can do Schlessinger’s reign is nearing its end. on. The fact that this is even an issue is tacked the Twin Towers. We also need to hold everyone to embarrassing. If anything, we should (including Muslim Americans) or- Is building the mosque putting without your influence. The downside of free speech is hav- ganized by individuals who were ex- these standards, including Rauf and You’re doing us a favor.The all sports be supporting this “mosque.” more emphasis on the terrible events his wife who are planning to build the ing to listen to bored, senile people like Fareed Zakaria, editor of News- tremists (contrary to our propaganda that occurred on Sept. 11? channel ESPN isn’t such a loss either. and sensationalism, only a minuscule mosque. Schlessinger. week International, explains that Sufi Is this mosque placing an emphasis A mosque that is a couple of feet There are plenty of other channels It’s hard to believe she actually has is a sect of Islam that is peaceful and percentage of Muslims are extrem- on the never-ending battle the U.S. ists.) You can’t condemn an entire de- away from an obvious grave site is not that feature sports, and don’t obsess supporters; among them is the mo- loving. Not only is Sufi opposed to al- has engaged in overseas? I think so. at all sensitive towards the thousands over Brett Favre. ronic Sarah Palin, who tweeted, “don’t Qaida, but Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, mographic for the acts of individuals. Respect is my biggest argument Our resistance just shows our ig- that died in the rubble at Ground The best part about this deal is that retreat, reload” to Schlessinger via the man behind the project, is spon- here. A mosque two blocks away Zero. the average ABC viewer can watch the sored by the U.S. State Department norance. The truth is, Muslims live in from Ground Zero is a sign of disre- Twitter. New York and will continue to prac- Build the mosque, but please build channel’s shows online. Dr. Laura, you are an embarrass- to travel to Muslim countries and spect. the damn thing at least a few more promote peace and cooperation be- tice their religion whether the cultural The U.S. united with the families So, “thumbs up” to you, Time War- ment and should be ashamed of center is built or not. blocks away. ner Cable, for sticking up to Disney yourself. Congratulations on your big and “The Man.” thumbs down! You’ve earned it.

Contact Us at [email protected] August 30, 2010 dailytitan.com SPORTS 13 Elders’ runners focus for fall head coach, has high expectations SLO and UCSB losing talented se- Last year’s top performer Carolyn Men and women’s squad after the summer training for both niors,” Elders said. Ellis graduated and is now on the sides of the competition. Reed placed 31st out of 70 athletes coaching staff. is young and determined Elders emphasized on the men’s and first for Fullerton with a time of “We are starting anew with three for Big West foes side that doing well in the Big West 25:22 for the eight-kilometer course returners and some new talent com- won’t be easy. at the conference finals. ing in,” Elders said. ALEX JAICH “The Big West is very competi- Carrel placed 35th, fourth behind Look for Lauren McIntyre a fresh- Asst. Sports Editor tive and the teams are not going to Reed at 25:26. man from La Mirada to make an im- come down to us. If we are going to New freshman talent Jayson Perez pact for the team. move up, we are going to come up to from South El Monte High School a Sophomore transfer from Univer- Men’s and women’s cross country them,” Elders said. 4:17 school-best in the 1,600-meters sity of Nevada-Las Vegas Lexie Bravo is getting ready for their long haul of The men’s team has plenty of will add depth. will also add much needed depth. races this fall, both teams have put in room to come up with a roster that Freshman Anthony Castellon Senior Yomaira Hernandez had a lot of time and effort over the sum- contains no seniors or juniors. from Colony High School in On- a breakout 11th place finish on the mer to prepare for a successful year. Sophomore Tyler Reed, 2009’s tario is a second-generation Titan. six-kilometer Big West Finals course The training is a trade-off from top-returner, fellow sophomores Elders coached Castellon’s father, last season. months of work to a season that in- Ren Jones, Jose Gutierrez and John Tony, in the 1990s. Hernandez was first for the sixth cludes a minimum of eight races if Carrell look to improve on last year’s “This young man has serious po- place Titans with a time of 21:11. every athlete competes in each race. team result of seventh place at the tential,” Elders said. Junior Grace Gonzales, who is The young and talented men’s Big West Conference Finals. Coach Elders is looking forward coming back from an injury, is ex- team put in 70 to 80 mile weeks in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo won to the growth while the team is tak- tremely focused on keeping this team preparation for the eight-kilometer the conference last year, but their ing the initiative getting to know together and determined.“Training courses and 10-kilometer course at conference-champion, Joe Gatel, has each other and grow as runners and with the team this summer was a NCAA Western Regionals in Eu- graduated since then. teammates. huge opportunity to help the young- gene, Ore. UC Santa Barbara and UC Da- “We are building some positive er runners adjust to the program and The smaller in number, tightly vis went second and third. On the chemistry,” Carrell said. motivate the team,” Gonzales said. knit women’s team logged around women’s side, second place finisher It’s brand new ground for the The season’s first races for the 60 miles a week. Julian deRubira of UCSB also grad- women’s team who only ran two men’s and women’s will be held Sept. Courtesy of MattBrownPhoto.com Titan Head Coach John Elders, uated. “Those schools should still be runners at the 2009 Western Re- 4, 8 a.m. at Carbon Canyon Region- Sophomore Tyler Reed strides toward the finish in a 2009 eight-kilometer race. who is entering his 23rd season as considered the favorites even with gionals. al Park in Brea. Striding hard toward new heights in Big West

ELLIOT COOK Ammann also spoke about how for this upcoming season and lately vorite, UC Santa Barbara. A home Staff Writer good the Big West is by saying, “Due have been running two-a-days, even pitch advantage is one hell of a way to the strength of our conference, if three-a-days. to start off conference season right. you are challenging for the top spot, The team only has three seniors (Good) results against them would As the new school year begins, so you also have the ability to challenge this season, so the coaches have been show everyone we are for real. Those does the Cal State Fullerton men’s for a national championship.” preparing the whole team to stay in matches will be hell and we are soccer team, who are ready to prove When the Titans take the field shape. counting down the days until both,” their doubters wrong. this year, they will be led by junior The Titans have a tough schedule Campbell said. Coming off a lackluster eight midfielder Kevin Venegas, one of the as usual, not only in league play, but With so many players returning, wins, nine losses and two ties, the team’s three captains. also out of league, when UCLA vis- the Titans are very anxious for the Titans feel they have a lot to prove. The Titan coaching staff have been its in late September. season to begin. They believe no The Titans recently tied Pac-10’s No. working their players hard, and the The Titans will also travel to Mor- matter who they play, they should 3 California 2-2 which shows the coaches believe this could be a big gantown, W. Va. for a tournament, have a solid outcome. Titans can play with anyone in the year for the team. “The coaches have playing against the University of CSUF opens the season in the nation. set the standards high for us which Pittsburgh and tournament host, Saint Mary’s Tournament against Although they were selected to will only make us better as we strive West Virginia University. Saint Mary’s on Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. in finish fifth by the coaches in the Big to reach them.” Redshirt sophomore forward Moraga, Calif. West Conference, they return nine One of the biggest keys will be the Jameson Campbell is looking for- The Titans open their home season starters and have high hopes. team’s physical fitness level to play ward to two games in particular. with a tournament of their own, on Titan Head Coach Bob Ammann for a complete regular season of 19 “The first one is UCLA because they Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Titan Stadium, believes his team could be compet- games. are known as a national powerhouse. versus San Jose State University. ing for a Big West Championship. To play 90 minutes in a very com- We had them on the ropes last year The one thing you can count on “Every member of our team and petitive conference like the Big West but didn’t get the results we wanted. the Titans for this year will be pas- staff believe we have the ability to is a tough thing to do. The players The second match is our conference sion, being fit and not backing down Courtesy of MattBrownPhoto.com be challenging for a championship.” have been training since last spring opener against the conference fa- from anyone. Senior forward Celso Alvarez led his team with five goals scored in the 2009season.

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NFL’s most wanted slinger ELLIOT COOK BYU team. The Cougars took a total Staff Writer of 10 shots to CSUF’s two. BYU was and it’s cool,” Ochocinco said via able to maintain possession very eas- Legendary quarterback Twitter. ily and rack up passes and carry the continues his Hamlet act Wide receiver Ochocinco has had The Cal State Fullerton women’s ball downfield. fun doing silly celebrations and hav- soccer team had a lackluster perfor- Titan redshirt freshman midfield- ing a ridiculous show on television, mance Aug. 23 at Titan Stadium los- er Kishi Smith thought BYU was a OSCAR ROMERO but his actions do not garner any Multimedia Editor ing 3-0 to No. 14, Brigham Young good challenge. “They are very - tal consequences for his team, and he University. ented and play a fast pace. I really even attends training camp. The Cougars of BYU held pos- don’t think they earned their goals; Football season is around the Favre is like the hot girlfriend that session and dictated tempo from we should be able to fix things for corner and the spectacle of the off- drives the boys wild with their infat- kickoff until the final whistle blew. the next game. I have confidence season once again christened by the uation, even ending the relationship The scoring opened early for BYU, that we will be fine,” Smith said. faux retirement of a familiar face. through a text message, making boys after a botched kicked ball by the Ti- The Titans did a much better job Brett Favre never fails to appear in think out of the ordinary and having tan defense which was collected by in the second half. Their assignments the offseason, flip-flopping like a fish to wait for them all the time. BYU sophomore midfielder Jessica on the pitch were much more clear out of water between retirement and In this case, the boys are the Vi- Ringwood who passed to senior for- and the players seemed to shake out playing another season. kings who bend over backwards, do- ward Kassidy Shumway, and placed some nerves. The ball wasn’t stuck As it turns out, Favre is back. ing things most franchises won’t do, the ball to the back of the net in the on their defensive end as much, and Making his first appearance at- Vi for the luxury of having the veteran third minute. the Titans were able to keep control kings Practice on Aug. 18. at the helm of the offense. Three minutes later the Titans of the ball more often. On Aug. 3, Minnesota Vikings “You get to a point at 40 years had their best offensive chance of the BYU still had their opportunities tight end Visanthe Shiancoe revealed old that you know exactly what you match when BYU misplayed a ball, right where they wanted them. Six that old number four was hanging want to do — if you want to play but junior midfielder Casey Volk minutes in, they had a shot go off up his jersey for what seemed like football or not,” said Rodney Har- missed the post, wide left. the post and then 17 minutes later the millionth time in his career. Vi- rison former NFL safety on the Dan Titan Head Coach Demian Brown had another shot go barely over the king teammates said that their fabled Patrick Show. was disappointed with the way the crossbar. quarterback informed the team of “(It’s) so unfair to your teammates, defense came out. “We had some One thing the Titans can look at his decision via text message. it’s unfair to your coaches, it’s unfair Courtesy of MCT problems with the individual play as a positive, was their defense. To- This text created a whirlwind of to the city, the organization that you on the defensive end. Their tenacity ward the end of the match, junior media attention only to be followed keep leaving people hung out to dry Bret Favre, a 40-year-old quarterback, returns to the grid-iron for Minnesota. wasn’t there.” Brown also gave credit goalkeeper Jordan-Michelle Santos by Favre saying he has not made a like that.” to BYU saying, “Our first game of came out of goal but the defense decision and was waiting on his While the Vikings headed to training camp. Owning an extensive So in the end, it took the action of the season was against a very tough made a great play on a shot on net ankle to heal in order to settle on a training camp, Favre held out while number of records and being great- Ryan Longwell, Jared Allen and Steve BYU team; we know we need to fix and the Titans were able to clear the choice. he considered the options he had. ness in the flesh does not excuse you Hutchinson to fly to Mississppi and some things.” front of the net. So Favre conjured up frenzy and In the 2009 season, Favre also from training camp. bring their quarterback for one final The second goal came eight min- The final BYU goal came from suddenly settled back into seclu- missed training camp despite know- “If that’s the case, didn’t Jerry Rice run. And with his first press confer- utes in after another Titan misplay. Ringwood in the 82nd minute, who sion in Mississippi while a franchise ing his return. While players attend earn it as well? Or Emmitt Smith? ence after practice, he announced his Backed up on their own half, the shot a laser from 22 yards out, unas- hanged on his every word. the toughest weeks in a football sea- Not to mention offensive linemen retirement after this season. Titans botched kicked another ball sisted, that hit off Santos’ right hand Other players have grown weary of son, the leader of the team stays back who played into their 40s, like Bruce But with his comeback, the Vi- that led to BYU junior forward Jen- and went in. the annual fiasco. Cincinnatti Ben- and enjoys the time off. Matthews and Jackie Slater,” said kings have a better shot at reaching nie Marshall collecting and crossing One thing that was a non-issue to gals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, Where does Favre develop this Ross Tucker of Sports Illustrated. the top. from about 20 yards out. The ball the players was the heat. Even with who is known for his own share of sense of entitlement? Even if he is “I’m pretty sure they all earned the The charade that Favre creates ev- went off the far left post and into the temperatures reaching 94 degrees, antics, questions the double stan- one of the greatest players to ever right not to attend the worst three or ery offseason has become a nuisance net, giving the Cougars a 2-0 lead. redshirt sophomore defender Jen- dard created for Favre and his annual bless the game of football, being a four weeks of the year without facing and while the media lingers on every One positive thing the Titans can nifer Smith thought it didn’t matter. debacle. professional athlete has its responsi- the possibility of being fined, but I word, or text, Favre produces, his be proud of is they had more corner “We have been in shape from the re- “We get hell for having fun, but bilities, and in the case of the foot- don’t remember them skipping out real retirement will lack the luster it kicks than BYU 6-4. Almost every- cent two-a-days, so we knew what to he makes a spectacle about coming ball players, one of them is to attend on their teammates,” Tucker said. would have deserved. thing else was won by the aggressive expect,” Smith said. Fantasy advice from real expert stat keeper

WILL SOISTMAN The single biggest help to decid- Teams have changed from using for years. This will be the first year I For the Daily Titan ing what kind of strategy you are a single back carrying the load the don’t. Why? Let’s say most of your going to employ on the losers in entire season to more of a two some- players have bye weeks on two week- your league is to know one thing: times three pronged attack. ends say nine and 10. The sports season of stat taking the rules and settings of your league! In 2004, 17 running backs had Broncos, Jaguars, 49ers, Rams, has changed. No more boring base- There are also several “myths” about more than 250 carries. In 2009, nine Titans, Redskins, Packers, Saints, ball box scores and no more talk drafting that are not what they are running backs did. Along with this, Raiders and Chargers are the teams about the World Cup. The National cracked up to be. in 2009, 17 teams had at least two with bye weeks on those two weeks. Football League is back in session The first myth is to draft running running backs with 100 carries. That There are some good fantasy players and with it the exciting game of fan- backs early and often. The NFL has means that there are a lot of running on those teams. tasy football. changed. backs to choose from. For the 14 or so weeks of the fan- Now, does this mean you are go- tasy season, you are set and at full ing to pass up Tennessee Titans’ strength. Only for a two-week pe- Chris Johnson or Minnesota Vikings’ riod is when you have backups and Average Draft Positions Adrian Peterson? No, you would be free agent pickups filling up spots. insane. But once the later rounds So, if for some reason you have ter- Quarterbacks come, value is the main focus. rible backups and a bad match up, Cleveland Browns’ Jerome Harri- you lose two games at the most. Kevin Kolb - Philadelphia Eagles (9th) son and Kansas City Chiefs’ Jamaal However, the other 14 games you Charles were not drafted in the first play, you are at full strength and Matthew Stafford - Detroit Lions (13th) four rounds last year and won’t be your scrub opponent is finding a Running Backs this year, yet they combined for 440 backup quarterback, kicker, or tight rushing yards when they met in week end because he spread out all his bye Clinton Portis - Washington Redskins (9th) 15 last year (the fantasy playoffs for weeks. your league). Drafts are not won in the first two Justin Forsett - Seattle Seahawks (6th) This means you can grab a top 10 rounds. Anyone can draft Johnson, Fred Jackson - Buffalo Bills (9th) wide receiver in round two instead and Jacksonville Jaguars’ Maurice of reaching for someone like Chi- Jones-Drew. But can someone draft Wide Receivers cago Bears’ Matt Forte just because Philadelphia Eagles’ Brent Celek in you feel you need running backs. the tenth round or Oakland Raiders’ Mike Wallace - Pittsburgh Steelers (8th) The final myth relates to bye Michael Bush in the twelfth? Devin Aromashodu - Chicago Bears (13th) weeks. Experts say try not to have Go dominate. I’ll expect money your drafted players have the same in my mailbox. Oh yes, and please Courtesy of MCT Chaz Schilens - Oakland Raiders (13th) bye week! don’t take a kicker or defense until Granted, I have followed this rule the last two rounds. Oakland Raiders’ wide receiver Chaz Schilens averaged 12.6 per reception in 2009.

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ABOVE & BOTTOM LEFT: Titan freshman forward Kaitlyn Mendoza struggles but manages to get by EWU defenders. TOP LEFT: Redshirt sophomore defender Jennifer Smith drives the ball away from Eagles forwards and upfield.

carried it to the 25-yard mark and Soccer shoots down Eagles shot a laser that went right over the keepers hand. Four minutes later the ELLIOT COOK scramble for the ball, but Santos was Titan’s were once again on the attack, Staff Writer able to hit the ball out for a corner. this time senior midfielder Christina Santos was happy with the de- Murillo scored off a corner kick. fense, and the team met its goal of The final Titan goal was by fresh- The Cal State Fullerton women’s a shutout. man midfielder Lauren Mellano. soccer team got off to a rough start “Our goal was for a shutout; it Mellano took a free kick from 30 last week but made up for that on was very clean and not messy at all,” yards out that went off the right post Sunday with a 4-0 win. Santos said. and in. The goal came with seven The Titan’s (1-1) dominated ear- The Titan defense played much seconds left in the match. ly and often and made sure there better as Eastern Washington only Martinez spoke on her “senior would be no disappointments this attempted seven shots compared to mafia,” who is the group of seniors time around. From the opening the Titan’s 20. that are a very tight knit group. “The kickoff, controlling possession was The onslaught of goals made Titan senior mafia is very close; we work no problem. Head Coach Demian Brown proud. really hard every day to become bet- At the 30-minute mark, freshman “I’m very happy for the girls and ter.” forward Nikki McCants opened the program. BYU was tough to open Martinez understands that some scoring with a splendid individual with, but we have a great ability to of the freshman may have been ner- effort. Dribbling down the right score goals.” Coach Brown knew it vous for the first match in a Titan side, McCants shot the ball from a was a matter of time before the of- uniform, but this time they were foot outside the box and put the ball fense started to click, saying his se- prepared. off the far left post and into the back niors like Geminesse Martinez have The Titans host the Under Armour of the net. been doing this for four years. Invitational this upcoming weekend The Titan’s had five corners in The second half was just like the that includes UNC-Greensboro, the opening frame. Superb play of first, except the Titan’s were able to USC and Purdue. junior goalkeeper Jordan-Michelle finish their chances. The Titans play Purdue on - Fri Santos gave the Titans the advan- Martinez scored in the 65th min- day at 7:30 p.m. and play UNC- tage at half. Eastern Washington had ute to make the score 2-0. Martinez Greensboro on Sunday at 1:30 pm. their best chance of the match after a received the ball on the left side and in preparation for the Big West.